October 15, 2010
Dear Parents,
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of two of our parents, Heather Bartle and Sue Converse, your child may receive a flu shot here at Holy Family for a nominal fee of $12. The flu shots will be administered during the school day. Parents need to pre-register their child/children by sending in the payment no later than Monday, October 25. Please make checks payable to Holy Family School. When the date of the flu shots has been set, parents will be notified and invited to go with their child while they receive the shot. The clinic will be held during the school day. Students of all grades, including Early Childhood and Pre-Kindergarten, are welcome to sign up for a flu shot. Please note that the flu shots will be available only to HFS students.
Class field trips begin next week. The students in Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third grade will be traveling to Critz Farms in Cazenovia on Thursday, October 21st. As part of the Science curriculum, Second graders will be visiting Howe's Caverns on Wednesday, October 27.
A Walk-a-Thon and Pancake Breakfast will be held to raise money for Pete and Julie Asma. The Walk-a-Thon will be held on Friday, October 22. The students in EC, PK, K, 1st and 2nd grade will be walking from 1:00pm until 1:30pm. Grades 3-8 will walk from 1:45pm until 2:15pm. Please send in all of your donation money in an envelope by Thursday, October 21st to your child's classroom teacher. The top two classes with the highest total donation average will receive a non-uniform day. As of right now, the weather calls for 30% chance of showers with a high of 52. Students are to wear gym uniforms for the entire school day. Have your child dress appropriately and with proper footwear. The parking lot will be closed to all traffic from 1:00 until 2:30pm. Thank you for your support!
We would like to thank all of our students who participated in our second annual MARS Program (Math and Reading Superstars). Please have your child return their forms for reading over the summer and their math work to their classroom teacher by Monday, October 25th. We will be treating all our students who completed the program with an Ice Cream Sundae on Thursday, October 28th in the afternoon. Thanks to Nikki Strano for all her help with this project.
This week, we will highlight Donna Manley, our part-time Pre-Kindergarten Aide. Originally from Norwich, Donna has lived and worked in Norwich all her life. She was with the Norwich Pennysaver for 16 years and here with us at Holy Family for 14 years before retiring in 2007. She and her husband, Tom, raised three sons, Joseph, Patrick and Brian, all of whom graduated from Holy Family. Her oldest son, Joseph, is a Clarkson University graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Patrick graduated from Canisus with a Business Management and Marketing degree and is currently studying for a Masters in Public Administration at Syracuse University. Brian recently graduated from LeMoyne College with a degree in Marketing. In her free time, Donna likes to research her family's genealogy, tend her flower garden in the summer, and play the piano. Donna's retirement was short-lived as she accepted the part-time position of pre-k aide, working alongside her good friend, Nancy Ritzel. We are grateful for Donna's decision to leave retirement, and rejoin us here at Holy Family.
Have a great weekend!
Mary & Gene
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
October 8 Parent Letter
October 8, 2010
Dear Parents,
We would like to remind all parents that all of our children in grades 1-8 will be given an individual reading assessment exam within the next few weeks. The results of this assessment will be shared with you during the parent conferences in November.
Upcoming Events!
Wednesday, October 13
St. Bart's Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30pm
Commission Meeting, 6:00pm
PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
Thursday, October 14
St. Bart's Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30pm
Thursday, October 21
Critz Pumpkin Farm, grades K-2, 8:30am-2pm
Friday, October 22
Walk-A-Thon to Benefit Pete and Julie Asma, 1-2:15pm
Thursday, October 28
Tri-Cities Opera "Billy Goats Gruff" in the gym, 9am. All are invited.
God bless,
Gene and Mary
Dear Parents,
We would like to remind all parents that all of our children in grades 1-8 will be given an individual reading assessment exam within the next few weeks. The results of this assessment will be shared with you during the parent conferences in November.
Upcoming Events!
Wednesday, October 13
St. Bart's Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30pm
Commission Meeting, 6:00pm
PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
Thursday, October 14
St. Bart's Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30pm
Thursday, October 21
Critz Pumpkin Farm, grades K-2, 8:30am-2pm
Friday, October 22
Walk-A-Thon to Benefit Pete and Julie Asma, 1-2:15pm
Thursday, October 28
Tri-Cities Opera "Billy Goats Gruff" in the gym, 9am. All are invited.
God bless,
Gene and Mary
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday letter
October 1st, 2010
Dear Parents,
This Tuesday we had a super successful Open House night with more than 85% of students represented. Thank you parents for showing your commitment to and support of your child's education. We look forward to a rewarding year for both you and your children!
All students in grades K-8 will be given an individual reading assessment during the month of October. The results will be shared during parent teacher conferences in November.
You should have received your password for our new on-line program, My Students Progress. If you have any problems or questions, please contact Mrs. Ann French.
On Wednesday, students were able to make their confession with Father Ralph. Please encourage your children to attend if you would like them to go to confession. Please practice the Act of Contrition with your children. This is the version used at school:
O my God, I heartily sorry for having offended thee and I detest all my sins because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more, and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
This week we would like to introduce you to John Jablonski, our newly hired temporary custodian. John is a native of Norwich and graduated from Valley Heights Christian Academy. In his free time, John likes to spend time with Tara and their 13 month-old baby girl, Angelina. John also likes the great outdoors. John is doing a great job helping us to keep our school clean and we want to thank him for that!
All students should be in their classrooms by 8:00am. Students not in their classrooms by 8:05am will be marked tardy.
Today we celebrated our monthly Mass planned and organized by students in grades 6th-8th. Starting today the entire student body will be praying a decade of the rosary after each Mass. Our next school Mass will be 9:00am on Monday, November 1st to celebrate the feast day of All Saints. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Gene and Mary
Dear Parents,
This Tuesday we had a super successful Open House night with more than 85% of students represented. Thank you parents for showing your commitment to and support of your child's education. We look forward to a rewarding year for both you and your children!
All students in grades K-8 will be given an individual reading assessment during the month of October. The results will be shared during parent teacher conferences in November.
You should have received your password for our new on-line program, My Students Progress. If you have any problems or questions, please contact Mrs. Ann French.
On Wednesday, students were able to make their confession with Father Ralph. Please encourage your children to attend if you would like them to go to confession. Please practice the Act of Contrition with your children. This is the version used at school:
O my God, I heartily sorry for having offended thee and I detest all my sins because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more, and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
This week we would like to introduce you to John Jablonski, our newly hired temporary custodian. John is a native of Norwich and graduated from Valley Heights Christian Academy. In his free time, John likes to spend time with Tara and their 13 month-old baby girl, Angelina. John also likes the great outdoors. John is doing a great job helping us to keep our school clean and we want to thank him for that!
All students should be in their classrooms by 8:00am. Students not in their classrooms by 8:05am will be marked tardy.
Today we celebrated our monthly Mass planned and organized by students in grades 6th-8th. Starting today the entire student body will be praying a decade of the rosary after each Mass. Our next school Mass will be 9:00am on Monday, November 1st to celebrate the feast day of All Saints. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Gene and Mary
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