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Catholic Diocese of Arlington 4/23/19 [Edition 1, Volume 1]

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FEATURING:
TABLE OF CONTENTS • Interview questions
1. CATHOLIC DIOCESE from a Diocese staff
OF ARLINGTON EARNS member
AM “A” IN EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
• Updates on school
2. DIOCESE ANNOUNCES
PROFESSIONAL events
CONFERENCE FOR
TEACHERS
• Employee Opportunities
3. SCIENCE FAIR A SUCCESS
FOR DIOCESE

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON EARNS AN “A” IN

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The standards for excellence in schools continue to be held going forward

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Bishop O’Connell is one of many
schools that operate under the
Catholic Diocese of Arlington.
HARRISONBURG, VA, March 15- There are
multiple factors to consider when many parents
decide which high school they want their child
attending. While many children go to the school
in which they are registered for, there are also a
large number of students attending Private
schools. The reputation of the school’s
academics, the strength of the athletic teams, and
the available resources of the school all play a
part in the decision making process. Educational
institutions that attempt to make themselves more
attractive toward interested families want to
model themselves after schools in the Catholic
Diocese of Arlington. The Catholic Diocese of
Arlington has been successful in gaining
prominence due to strong leadership,
geographical advantages, and careful
consideration into determining the makeup of
employees.
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“OUR SCHOOLS HAVE EXCELLENT
QUALITY AND WE ARE FORTUNATE
IN THE SENSE THAT WE HAVE A
GREAT LOCATION
GEOGRAPHICALLY”
-LESLIE LIPOVSKI
Private schools have been an attractive
option in the lives of parents looking to send their
child to an institution that establishes a culture
promoting structure, moral values and academics.
Rules such as having a dress code are typical and
can provide advantages such as removing social
issues from students such as clothing
comparisons and bullying. A student will not
have to worry about being picked on his peers
because he or she does not have a type of brand
of clothing or sneakers. Parents to feel confident
knowing the values and morals that the school
strives for.
Another advantage that Private schools
can offer is different class sizes that the ones
typically offered in public schools. Some students
can get distracted easily and require a different
type of class interaction. According to
ourkids.net, individual learning has a variety of
factors. “Private schools vary greatly in size, but
depending on their teaching style, almost all
focus on the importance of small class sizes to
individually help students’ weak areas and
advance their strengths”(1). This specified type of
learning is ideal for children that thrive in smaller
environments. They are able to receive more
attention from the educators that are qualified for
the position of employment in Private education.
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The practice of Catholicism is a defining trait of
the Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington sent
representatives to a career fair held at Fairfax On
Mar. 9 for potential employees interested in
education. The requirements for students were to
have teacher certification and preferably a few
years of experience. Leslie Lipovski, one of the
representatives, spoke on the number of students
aspiring to join the organization. “There were
around one hundred well-qualified candidates in
attendance and, they were able to make
connections with our numerous schools” Lipovski
said. The Diocese prides itself on hiring
individuals that fit best with the goals and culture
of the organization. Lipovski went on to add that
the standards for hiring go up to all levels. “We
pay attention to hiring the best possible principals
and leaders who believe in our schools.” The
commitment to finding the best available staff has
kept the Diocese running successfully for years.
The Diocese looks for the best candidates possible to employ,
searching for people who are devoted to the profession.
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The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has a large
number of members within the community. There
are over 460,000 registered Catholics as of 2017
according to the 2017 Arlington Diocese
Statistics (2). The Diocese has a strong presence
in Northern Virginia and aspires to continue to
maintain its’ success. One of the main ways in
which the Diocese has been able to remain
successful has been strong leadership. Lipovski
gives much of the credit to the Bishop Burbidge.
“Bishop Burbidge has been with us for a couple
of years after working with the Catholic Diocese
in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is very visible and
makes everyone feel included such as
homeschooled children. He is a huge proponent
of the Catholic mission and is the main figure in
keeping our reputation intact.” The organization
is confident that they are in a positive direction
going forward with important figures such as
Bishop Burbidge in charge.
Some common aspects of the Catholic faith is
forgiveness and healing.
The Catholic religion has come under fire in
recent news for controversies at various places for
sexual abuse. This has been a recurring issue
within the Catholic faith, and has caused damage
to the enrollment for students in schools at a lot
of diocese locations. The Diocese of Arlington
maintains strong enrollment numbers despite the
issues with the national reputation of the Catholic
religion. “Our schools have excellent quality and
we are fortunate in the sense that we have a great
location geographically where parents are
working in jobs where they can afford to send
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their children to our schools. If our schools were
in a rural part of Oklahoma, we would likely have
to shut down many of them.” Lipovski said. The
Diocese appears poised to stay committed toward
upholding its’ reputation as a strong collection of
great schools despite the lingering national issues
the Catholic religion faces.
Part of the reason that the Catholic
Diocese is so successful in Arlington is also due
to their ability to keep up with the times by
adapting the way they distribute their curriculum.
The success has been in part due to advancing
their technology. “We have made the switch from
tests on paper to primarily online testing.”
Lipovski says. “This was a big deal for our
schools because it allows us to have the same
resources that a lot of public schools possess. Our
children benefit from this because it makes them
more prepared for the world of College in which
a large amount of work is done online.” The
resources that the Diocese possesses are another
way in which the schools are some of the best to
work at among Catholic schools.
The future of the Catholic Diocese looks
strong going forward and the goals are clear.
Leslie Lipovski maintains that there is a specific
vision going forward for the organization. “In
five years, I see us still thriving and keeping
things strong. Ideally we will open more schools
by then.” The expansion of Catholic schools in
Paul VI Catholic High School has been located in
Fairfax, Virginia for decades. The school will
soon move to Loudon County to become more
accessible to the area in which the majority of its’
students live. This type of forward thinking
demonstrates that the future is in good hands.
The families that send their children to
Private schools typically research the best
possible place to enroll. The process can be
similar to choosing a university and can offer a
chance for children to experience their
adolescence throughout an environment that
promotes a certain moral culture in which values
are expressed that reflect positively on them
going forward. The Catholic Diocese of Arlington
has been put in a position to stand out as one of
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the top options for children to attend with
exceptional schools and established leadership.
The dedication to providing the organization with
employees that fit best with the culture that is
trying to be promoted combined with the strength
of the leadership from figures such as the Bishop
contribute toward the molding of a Diocese with
a bright future. The ;;’ Diocese continues to
uphold its high standards, and one day there will
be a new wave of employees such as those from
the career fair that will contribute toward the
strong sense of culture going forward.
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For additional questions or information, contact
Matthew Lipovski at 512-810-0662 or by email at
matthewlipovski@gmail.com. Additional
information can also be gathered by reaching
Leslie Lipovski at 512-554-3870 or by email at
lclipovski@gmail.com. For general information,
visit the company website at
https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/.
The Arlington Diocese aims to uphold the values
of the Catholic faith throughout its’ perishes and
improve the community of those around them.
Works Cited
1. Ourkids.net. Benefits of Private Schools:
Why parents choose to send kids.
Retrieved from
https://www.ourkids.net/school/benefits-
of-private-schools.php
2. 2017 Arlington Diocese Statistics.
Retrieved from
https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/About-
Us/The-Diocese/Statistics/
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DIOCESE ANNOUNCES PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE FOR
TEACHERS
Educators at the high school level are being given the opportunity to build their skill set
ARLINGTON, VA, February 13- The Catholic
Diocese of Arlington announces there will be a
conference for high school educators at Paul VI
Catholic High school in Fairfax taking place
March 11. Teachers will have individual sessions
where they can learn about multiple skills and
new classroom techniques.
The morning will be filled with a variety
of events. An optional mass session will begin at
7 a.m., followed by coffee and snacks in the
cafeteria for a half-hour. Once everyone has had
their fill of food and drinks, the day will officially
begin.
Educators in the Catholic Diocese are given
opportunities to improve their skills and
experience
Teachers will also strengthen their bond with
their religion in addition to learning effective
ways to properly introduce education. A keynote
speech will be given by the Bishop at 8:30.
Several mass services will be held on campus at
both the beginning of the day and the end of the
event at 12:30 p.m.
Three breakout sessions will be featured
throughout the day that each will last about 45
minutes. The first session will focus on teaching
human sexuality, while the second session will be
going over the theology of the body. After the
first two breakout sessions, there will be a chance
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for teachers to meet in their departments to
discuss curriculum, testing and student concerns.
Teachers are encouraged to bring a laptop to take
notes as some of the sessions are technology
driven. Sites like Kahoot may be used in order to
review key issues and concepts covered during
the session. Multiple topics will be covered
throughout the sessions that would be more likely
to be retained if written down on a computer.
There are a number of issues that students
face with learning that educators must remain up
to date on.
Many issues being discussed during the
sessions will cover how to speak to the students
to effectively educate them. Some examples
include but are not limited to working with
students with anxiety, students that face sensory
and emotional overload, and the use of
technology to educate such as virtual reality in
the classroom.
For additional information regarding the event or
the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, contact
Matthew Lipovski on phone at 512-810-0662 or
by email at matthewlipovski@gmail.com.
ABOUT
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington is an
organization which hopes to spread the word of
God and the Catholic faith to as many people as
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possible. For more information, visit
https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/
Science Fair a Success for Diocese
Harrisonburg, VA-April 16 The science
fair took place over the past weekend at Paul VI
Catholic High School, featuring many bright
young student’s projects in the Diocese of
Arlington. The fair involved 265 students
enrolled in the seventh and eighth grade. The
competition was evaluated by over 100 judges
with criteria set for 13 different categories. Once
the judges had finished scoring, an awards
ceremony took place which saw students
representing St. Mark from Vienna in first place
overall. The best school after St. Mark’s was
Holy Spirit Catholic School, located in
Annandale. The final school to round out the top
three was Saint Leo the Great. The students from
each of these schools displayed scientific projects
deemed as exceptional by the judges in charge of
awarding the best projects.
Bishop O’Connell was one of many schools
involved in the Science Fair.
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has taken
pride in the value of its’ Science Fair events and
the educational experience that students receive
as a result of their hard work. The fairs give kids
the opportunity to create their own experiments
while using the scientific method. Leslie Lipovski
has been a major part of planning the science fair
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and feels that students can learn a lot from the
even. “The biggest skill that students learn is
presentational skills, along with research. A lot of
people that do not do these events do not have a
head start.” Lipovski says. The skills are
developed through personal experience. “Each
kid has to stand in front of 3 judges and explain
their project and that is not easy to do at the ages
of 13 and 14.” The skills are easily translatable to
high school and college classes. The process of
planning the fair was not without its’ difficulties.
“Some of the challenges are that it takes a lot of
time to get the judges, ordering the medals, and
coordinating the entire event. It is a huge event
that requires planning to start in September.” The
time put in by Ms. Lipovski and others help give
the students the best possible science fair. “Most
of our judges, particularly this year, actual
doctors and scientists come to the projects and
award money or some form of gift to impressive
science projects. The faculty feels that what the
kids get out of the experience is worth the
trouble.” The effort put in by the adults is
rewarded by the impressive projects the kids
complete.
Events such as the science fair are a great
opportunity for students to be recognized for their
academic brilliance.
There were a lot of standout projects at
the science fair. Ms. Lipovski was especially
impressed by one aspiring student’s projects that
focused on injury rehabilitation. “The best project
to me was an alternate material used to rebuild an
ACL injury. The person who created this aspires
to become a doctor, and I believe that she will.”
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The bright young minds of tomorrow can be

inspiring for adults working the fair and serve as
a reminder of the importance of the science fair
itself. With the 2019 Science Fair officially
complete, the preparation for the next one will
begin in just a few short months.

The Diocese Defined

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has been around for hundreds of years. They aim to serve the
Catholic faith by promoting a solid education and strengthening the community of the Catholic faith in
Northern Virginia. The education department seeks to continually adjust and improve their methods of
teaching to fit the needs of new generations. The Catholic Diocese strives to help others in need and
create the best possible environment for as many people as possible. Each year, countless hours are
spent building on the teachings of the Catholic faith to provide a solid foundation for the next generation
of students.

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