Principal's Corner

September 23, 2022
As we welcome the fall season, we have many things to be thankful for and celebrate.  We are grateful for our teachers, staff, volunteers, parents, and stakeholders who make it possible for us to accomplish so much.  A special thank you to our facilities committee who have been meeting and getting facilities projects moving in our building.  Although some of these projects may not be visible they are essential steps in the overall big picture.  Thank you to our parents and volunteers that have been coming in to help with lunch and recess.  It is greatly appreciated.  If you want to get involved and have not signed up to volunteer please see the sign-up genius below or contact the office.  

A special Congratulations to our 7th grade students from Nativity BVM who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last night.  

Our students in 3rd-5th grade will attend a small group mass on Friday, September 30th at 8:45.  Our next whole school Mass is October 7th at 9:00.  At this mass we will recognize our Virtue of the month students and have the Installation of our Student Council.  Please join us! 

September 16, 2022
First, I would like to thank everyone who was able to join us for Back to School night.  It was great to finally have a “normal” back to school night.  If you would like to view the slides from last night’s general session click here.
  
Throughout COVID, we have received Grant Funding through EANS - Non-public funds.  With those funds, we have been able to update technology and provide additional DCIU supports such as a math specialist who will begin next week along with the opportunity for student workshops, teacher professional development, and parent information sessions.  To get a better idea of what our parents would like to learn more about, the DCIU has prepared a quick survey.  Please take a moment to fill it out.  Click Here. 

September 9, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,

I cannot believe we have already finished our first week of school.  The first few weeks of school are when the teachers spend a great deal of time working on classroom routines and expectations.  As we return this school year, we are returning for the first time with little to no COVID restrictions.  With that being said we are looking forward to having our parents back in the building volunteering and getting more involved.  

New this school year we will be bringing our virtues to life with a program called Virtues in Practice.  This program is a 3 year program that includes a virtue of the Month and Saint of the Month on a 3 year cycle.  Along with the school component, the program also offers a home component.  We encourage you to take a look at the program and follow along with us as we move through each virtue throughout the course of the year.  This year our theme is Year of Faith. 

More information about this program can be found at https://www.nashvilledominican.org/apostolate/evangelization-and-catechesis/virtues-in-practice/ 

We are very excited to announce that Mother of Providence has been recognized by the Office of Catholic Education as an Archdiocesan School of  Distinguished Instruction for Growth and Exceeding Potential.  

As mentioned in one of our summer communications Mrs. Scarpignato has been actively working on our Department of Human Services certification process.  We are anticipating a visit from our inspector from the Department of Human Services at some point this month.  This certification is very important for us to have as it will allow us to continue to offer CARES and Summer Camp.  With this process also comes additional requirements that we must put into place to remain in compliance. Some of these requirements include additional clearances to volunteer, particular health forms, and other documentation that was not previously required.  I thank you in advance for your patience as Mrs. Scarpignato works to complete this licensing process.