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Catholic School Matters

September 25, 2016

CatholicSchool MattersSeptember 25, 2016
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The Productivity Issue

This issue is full of articles about time management, workflow, and productivity. This is about the time of year that we all begin to feel a little frayed with the many demands of our work. Our students begin to become stressed, our teachers a little short on patience, and our principals begin to lose the focus of the start of the year. Is there ever enough time?


I don't present these articles to add to your stress. Read the articles which appeal to you in the hopes that they can help you organize your time and efforts around accomplishing what is most important. I certainly hope you don't become discouraged by what you're not doing!


Usually when I'm stressed I find that there is some project or person that I'm failing to confront. We can't allow ourselves to feel powerless and unable to confront what is stressing us. I encourage you to find a way to tackle that which is stressing you out. I hope you find an article which suggests a new strategy in order to make you happier and more more effective.


Dr. Tim Uhl, Superintendent

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Picture Day!

Sacred Heart School's (Miles City) 4th graders participate in picture day. Sacred Heart added a preschool this year and broke up another group of blended classes. Their enrollment is up to 149!
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Congratulations St. Jude!

St. Jude Thaddeus School in Havre celebrated its 100th Anniversary this month. Still going strong!
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Thank you, Dr. Jeannie Ray-Timoney!

Dr. Jeannie Ray-Timoney (right) came from Portland to direct our WCEA team which included Margaret Stell and Lauren Smith from St. Matthew's and Rick Hyland from St. Joseph's. The team recommended De La Salle Blackfeet School receive 6-year accreditation!

The Week Ahead

Monday: office (Helena)

Tuesday: office (Helena)

Wednesday: St. Charles Mission School WCEA visit (Pryor)

Thursday: Montana Federation of Independent Schools mtg (Kalispell)

Friday: office (Helena)


This week: 958 driving miles

Last week: 1,318 driving miles

2016-17: 9,344 driving miles; 2,160 air miles

Farewell, Brother Michael Flaherty, FSC

Brother Michael has retired from De La Salle Blackfeet School in Browning and will be returning to Chicago to live a life of quiet contemplation and fanatical rooting for the Cubs. At 76 years old (57 of them as a Christian Brother), Br. Michael has earned that right! He has served in Browning for four years after his first retirement but spent the majority of his ministry at St. Joseph's High School in Westchester, Illinois. Thank you, Br. Michael. You will be missed.

What I'm Reading 2016-17

  1. Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman.
  2. The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis (finished)
  3. Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption Cragun & Sweetman (finished)
  4. Cultures Built to Last: Systemic PLCs at Work by Fullan and DuFour (finished)
  5. Daring Greatly by Brene Brown (finished)
  6. Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time by Margaret J. Wheatley (finished)
  7. The Orange Frog by Shawn Achor (finished)
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Montana Catholic Schools

Serving 3800+ students in 24 Catholic schools across the Treasure State

Email: superintendent@montanacc.org
Website: www.montanacatholicschools.org
Location: PO Box 1708 Helena MT 59601
Phone: (406) 442-5761
Twitter: @mtcathschools

For Principals

  1. Last week, the Great Falls Task Force presented this proposal to Bishop Warfel, who approved it and then sent it to the pastors for approval.
  2. We have a new form for formal learning evaluations. Principals should begin planning these observations for all first and second-year teachers and the experience educators scheduled for this year.
  3. I'll be sending out a form for NCEA data collection this week. Remember, we submit our data numbers every year and the NCEA compiles and reports on national trends.
  4. Have you registered your school for Montana’s 2016 Student Mock Election? This year’s mock election will take place onNovember 3, 2016. To ensure your students are able to participate in the program, please register here (Link: http://youthvote.mt.gov/registration.asp)

  5. There have been a few changes for scheduled principal meetings this fall and spring. Make sure to check out the new calendar. The most notable change is the Nov 10th meeting in Havre has been moved to Great Falls on Nov 14th.
  6. On the Horizon:
  • Oct 20th & 21st. Professional Development Days & Marketing Seminar.
  • Fall Principal meetings: Nov 3rd Pryor, Nov 4th Missoula, Nov 10th Havre.

Productivity Articles Productivity Articles

9 Productivity Tips from People Who Write About Productivity

9 Productivity Tips from People Who Write About Productivity

Bestselling authors share what they’ve learned.

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Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Oprah Winfrey All Use the 5-Hour Rule

Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Oprah Winfrey All Use the 5-Hour Rule

Top business leaders often spend five hours per week doing deliberate learning.

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The Beginner's Guide to Productivity and Time Management | James Clear

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Boost Your Productivity with 10 Time Management Tips - Bplans Blog

Boost Your Productivity with 10 Time Management Tips - Bplans Blog

If you haven’t taken the time to assess how your routines are impacting your productivity, now is the time to do so.

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6 Questions That Can Eliminate Busywork And Boost Your Productivity | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

Six questions to

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Stop Putting Things Off: 5 Tips For Focus and Productivity

Stop Putting Things Off: 5 Tips For Focus and Productivity

There are many reasons why people procrastinate, but understanding those reasons can help individuals accomplish more in school, work and life.

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How Successful People Increase Productivity

How Successful People Increase Productivity

This article takes a look at the one trick the most productive use to increase productivity.

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Why the Most Successful People Constantly Change Their Methods
The First Habit of Highly Successful People

The First Habit of Highly Successful People

Stephen R. Covey forgot an essential habit of successful people. Don’t misunderstand me. After scanning my copy of, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, I resolved to read it again. It’s brilliant.  Be Proactive. You are in charge of your responses. Begin with the end in mind. Rise above busyness to internal directedness. Put…

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How to be Happier and More Productive by Avoiding 'Decision Fatigue'

How to be Happier and More Productive by Avoiding 'Decision Fatigue'

We're conditioned to think that more choice is a good thing, but "decision fatigue" makes choosing much harder. Here's how to fight it and be happier, too.

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3 Ways Technology is Cutting into your Productivity--and how to fix it

15 Surprising Things Productive People Do Differently | Forbes

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Five Unusual Productivity Tips

Five Unusual Productivity Tips

Here are five unusual ideas that will help improve your productivity in work and in life. 

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3 Habits Highly Productive People Do Every Day, Even If They're 'Too Busy'

3 Habits Highly Productive People Do Every Day, Even If They're 'Too Busy'

"Productivity" is such a buzz word these days that hundreds of books, apps and systems have popped up hoping to teach us the magic formula. But at the e...

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Increase productivity: Self-awareness, alignment

Increase productivity: Self-awareness, alignment

How do you increase productivity in an organization? Well, it starts with making sure your organization's goals are actually somewhat aligned.

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Move Away From Shame-Based Management to Inspire Productivity

Move Away From Shame-Based Management to Inspire Productivity

Leading a team is extremely challenging but making employees feel inferior or afraid doesn't foster lasting success.

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Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

The science of stamina has advanced to the point where individuals, teams, and whole organizations can, with some straightforward interventions, significantly increase their capacity to get things done.

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The Secret to Better Work: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

The Secret to Better Work: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

Managing your energy, rather than your time, can be a much more effective way to achieve high results.

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How Productive Are You?

How Productive Are You?

Take this quiz and find out how to be more productive. Includes essential productivity and time management tools and resources.

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6 Questions That Can Eliminate Busywork And Boost Your Productivity | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

Six questions to ask yourself so you can dispense with busywork and boost your

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Discover Your Personal Time Management Style Assessment - Kevin Kruse

Discover Your Personal Time Management Style Assessment - Kevin Kruse

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9 Habits You Need to Stop Now

9 Habits You Need to Stop Now

This article explores nine habits that you need to stop doing right now. The first one? Don't answer calls from people you don't know.

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A former Goldman Sachs employee who launched her own business shares her 4 favorite productivity hacks

A former Goldman Sachs employee who launched her own business shares her 4 favorite productivity hacks

Anyone can try these.

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7 Effective Time Management Tips To Maximize Your Productivity

When procrastination becomes a daily occurrence, it's time to take action. Use these tips to maximize productivity, whether at work or at home.

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Time Management: 6 Ways to Improve Your Productivity

Time Management: 6 Ways to Improve Your Productivity

Workplace performance expert Jason Womack offers six of his most effective tips for better managing your time and giving your productivity a jolt.

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Classroom Management: 3 Things to Save Time

Classroom Management: 3 Things to Save Time

3 classroom management tips to maximize your time.

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Procrastination in the Age of Distraction - Time Management Tips for Teens

Procrastination in the Age of Distraction - Time Management Tips for Teens

In Today's Health Class, Amy Lauren Smith shares tips about how teens can avoid procrastination, despite the constant distraction of technology

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7 Productivity Secrets for Educators

7 Productivity Secrets for Educators

Productivity expert Dr. Frank Buck teaches us how to select the productivity tools to stay organized. Learn these 7 productivity secrets to get organized.

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9 Things Enormously Productive People Refuse to Do

9 Things Enormously Productive People Refuse to Do

There is no magic formula for being enormously productive--just extremely good habits. Here are 9 that can help.

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A 40-hour work week in 1950 = 11 hours of work in 2015 | The Context Of Things

A 40-hour work week in 1950 = 11 hours of work in 2015 | The Context Of Things

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Happiness: The key to productivity | SmartBrief

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14 Productivity and Happiness Blogs to Read This Year

14 Productivity and Happiness Blogs to Read This Year

Need a little dose of zen or just a really good kick in the pants? Check out these 14 productivity and happiness blogs for all the inspiration you need.

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15 Things Highly Focused People Don’t Do

Focus is key to success and happiness in life. Highly focused people are mindful. They don’t do many things that many of us are prone to do.

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Work Smarter: 5 Productivity Tips You Will Love (Video)

Successful presentations start with smart work habits. To deliver dynamic presentations without dropping the ball on other personal and professional tasks, pre…

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How To Multiply Your Time | Rory Vaden | TEDxDouglasville

Past Issues of Catholic School Matters

September 18, 2016 "Measuring our Success"

September 11, 2016 "Courage and Grief"

August 28, 2016 "A Senior Moment"

August 21, 2016 "Schools as Field Hospitals"

August 14, 2016 "The Back to School Issue"

August 7, 2016 "Welcome Issue"

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