June 11, 2010
Dear Parents,
Wow!!! What a whirlwind year! I can’t believe we’re nearing the end of the 2009/10 school year. So much has happened this year. Thanks go to all the people - PTO, staff, parents, grandparents, children, etc who have graciously volunteered their time and talents to make Holy Family School a nurturing environment for our children. I know I’m leaving out many events, but I’d still be typing if I included all of them.
• Summer Ice Cream Social to welcome new staff and families to HFS
• Boo Hoo Breakfast
• Family PTO picnic
• Open House
• First Friday Masses
• Halloween Float
• Parent Conferences
• Family Thanksgiving Dinner
• Advent Activities
• Christmas Concert/Art Show
• Visit from Santa Claus
• Fall and Spring Book Fairs
• Catholic Schools’ Week Events
• Lenten Fish Fries
• National Day of Prayer Events
• May Crowning
• Golf Tournament
• Spring Disney Concert
• Dessert Theatre
• Olympic Day (next Tuesday)
• PK and K Celebration (next Thursday)
• Educational Field Trips/Assemblies
Howe Caverns
Tri Cities Opera – “Little Red Riding Hood”
“Beauty and the Beast” – Forum Theatre
“The Lightening Thief” Movie
“Looking glass Alice” – Syracuse Stage
Popp Butterfly Conservatory
Step Into Seuss
Ross Park Zoo Mobile
Auriesville Retreat
Binghamton Mets Baseball Game
Farmers’ Museum
Ecology/Fishing Field Trip
Again, I know I left many events out of the list, but it is important to realize how many opportunities our children are exposed to. Thanks for all the help and support.
I hope you had the opportunity to attend the Dessert Theatre Show last week. The students put a lot of time and effort into preparing their acts. The audience seemed to love the performances as the children gave their “all.” Thanks to Ms. Buckley, Rhett Genung (lighting and sound) and all the other people who made this event possible.
Gene
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tues, June 15 Olympic Day – Gr. 1 – 7
Wed, June 16 Olympic Awards Assembly
Wed, June 16 PreK Pinic
Thurs, June 17 PreK – K Celebration 6 pm
Fri, June 18 Kindergarten Picnic
Mon, June 21 Ecology/Fishing Field Trip Gr. 5-7
Wed, June 23 Early Childhood Celebration 9:30 am
Sat, July 2 Annual HFS Rummage Sale - Gym
Friday, June 11, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
May 27, 2010
Dear Parents,
We’d like to welcome a new student to our school, Zachary Vincent XiZhong Marsh. Zac will be joining his sister Riley in the 3rd grade class for the remainder of the school year. He is the son of Cathy and Rod Marsh of Norwich. Zac is 8 years old and was born in Shenzhen, China, which is near Hong Kong. He’s a typical boy – his favorite subject is physical education. During his free-time in class, Zac can be seen playing chess on the computer. Now several of his classmates have joined in. It appears that this is a win-win situation for everyone!
Congratulations to Father Ralph on another milestone birthday today, May 28th. It’s amazing how he seems to look and act younger each year!!! All of our students enjoyed singing Happy Birthday to Father at lunchtime – they also didn’t mind sharing a bit of his birthday cake with him.
Please join us at several important events this week. They include:
• Tues, June 1st Canine Police Dog – Officer Clarke 9 am
• Wed, June 2nd Dessert Theatre Rehearsal 11:30 am
• Wed, June 2nd Flynn & O’Hara Uniform 1 pm
Measurements
• Thurs, June 3rd Dessert Theatre 6 pm
Council of the Arts
• Fri, June 4th 1st Friday Mass – 2nd Graders 9 am
• Fri, June 4th Adoration – St. Paul’s Chapel
Gene
Dear Parents,
We’d like to welcome a new student to our school, Zachary Vincent XiZhong Marsh. Zac will be joining his sister Riley in the 3rd grade class for the remainder of the school year. He is the son of Cathy and Rod Marsh of Norwich. Zac is 8 years old and was born in Shenzhen, China, which is near Hong Kong. He’s a typical boy – his favorite subject is physical education. During his free-time in class, Zac can be seen playing chess on the computer. Now several of his classmates have joined in. It appears that this is a win-win situation for everyone!
Congratulations to Father Ralph on another milestone birthday today, May 28th. It’s amazing how he seems to look and act younger each year!!! All of our students enjoyed singing Happy Birthday to Father at lunchtime – they also didn’t mind sharing a bit of his birthday cake with him.
Please join us at several important events this week. They include:
• Tues, June 1st Canine Police Dog – Officer Clarke 9 am
• Wed, June 2nd Dessert Theatre Rehearsal 11:30 am
• Wed, June 2nd Flynn & O’Hara Uniform 1 pm
Measurements
• Thurs, June 3rd Dessert Theatre 6 pm
Council of the Arts
• Fri, June 4th 1st Friday Mass – 2nd Graders 9 am
• Fri, June 4th Adoration – St. Paul’s Chapel
Gene
Thursday, May 20, 2010
May 20, 2010
Dear Parents,
Please remember tomorrow (Friday) is a free will offering “non-uniform” day to support the Relay for Life Cancer Event. Classroom teachers will collect the donations. Below are the upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 21 Kindergarten Screening 8am – 3pm
May 24-26 Fountas-Pinnell Reading Assessments
Tues, May 25 4th Gr. Science PerfTest 8:20-10am
Wed, May 26 Father O’Connor – speaking on vocations
Fri, May 28 Science Fair – Gym 10-11 am
June 1,2,3 or Officier Clarke and his canine
last week of All students in gym 9 am
school
Wed, June 2 Dessert Theatre Rehearsal 12:15 pm
Wed, June 2 Flynn & O’Hara Uniform Measurements 1-2 pm
Thurs, June 3 Dessert Theatre 6pm
Fri, June 4 2nd Gr. Mass 9am
Fri, June 4 Adoration TBD
Mon, June 7 4th Gr. Science Written Exam 8:20 – 10am
June 8 or last Fishing – Gr. 5-7 Time TBD
Week of school Sarah Stroh’s property, including a picnic
Wed, June 9 Auriesville Retreat – Gr. 5-7 8:30-5:30pm
Thurs, June 10 Binghamton Mets BB Game 9am-2:10pm
Grades 1 - 7
Fri, June 11 Farmers’ Museum Gr. 2,4,5,7 8:45-3:30pm
Tues, June 15 Olympic Day – Gr. 1 - 7 All Day
Tues, June 15 Police Station Visit – Kindergarten
Surprise Picnic
Tues, June 15 PreK Picnic (weather permitting)
Wed, June 16 Olympic Awards Ceremony Time TBD
Thurs, June 17 PreK and K Celebration 6pm
Fri, June 18 Kindergarten Picnic 11am – 1pm
Parents invited
Dear Parents,
Please remember tomorrow (Friday) is a free will offering “non-uniform” day to support the Relay for Life Cancer Event. Classroom teachers will collect the donations. Below are the upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 21 Kindergarten Screening 8am – 3pm
May 24-26 Fountas-Pinnell Reading Assessments
Tues, May 25 4th Gr. Science PerfTest 8:20-10am
Wed, May 26 Father O’Connor – speaking on vocations
Fri, May 28 Science Fair – Gym 10-11 am
June 1,2,3 or Officier Clarke and his canine
last week of All students in gym 9 am
school
Wed, June 2 Dessert Theatre Rehearsal 12:15 pm
Wed, June 2 Flynn & O’Hara Uniform Measurements 1-2 pm
Thurs, June 3 Dessert Theatre 6pm
Fri, June 4 2nd Gr. Mass 9am
Fri, June 4 Adoration TBD
Mon, June 7 4th Gr. Science Written Exam 8:20 – 10am
June 8 or last Fishing – Gr. 5-7 Time TBD
Week of school Sarah Stroh’s property, including a picnic
Wed, June 9 Auriesville Retreat – Gr. 5-7 8:30-5:30pm
Thurs, June 10 Binghamton Mets BB Game 9am-2:10pm
Grades 1 - 7
Fri, June 11 Farmers’ Museum Gr. 2,4,5,7 8:45-3:30pm
Tues, June 15 Olympic Day – Gr. 1 - 7 All Day
Tues, June 15 Police Station Visit – Kindergarten
Surprise Picnic
Tues, June 15 PreK Picnic (weather permitting)
Wed, June 16 Olympic Awards Ceremony Time TBD
Thurs, June 17 PreK and K Celebration 6pm
Fri, June 18 Kindergarten Picnic 11am – 1pm
Parents invited
Friday, May 14, 2010
May 14, 2010
Dear Parents,
I hope you were able to attend the Spring Concert last night. What a wonderful event! Next up is our Dessert Theatre on Thursday, June 3rd at 6pm. Hope to see you there.
We have a very busy spring with many educational field trips on the horizon. I have listed the events that are now scheduled. Please mark them on your calendar.
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 14 Ross Park Zoo Mobile EC-K 8:45
1 – 3 9:40
4 – 7 10:30
Fri, May 21 Kindergarten Screening 8am – 3pm
May Fountas-Pinnell Reading Assessments
Tues, May 25 4th Gr. Science Perf. Test 8:20-10am
Wed, May 26 Father O’Connor – speaking on vocations
Fri, May 28 Science Fair – Gym 10-11 am
June 1,2,3 or Officier Clarke and his canine
last week of All students in gym Time TBD
school
Wed, June 2 Dessert Theatre Rehearsal 12:15 pm
Thurs, June 3 Dessert Theatre 6pm
Fri, June 4 2nd Gr. Mass 9am
Fri, June 4 Adoration TBD
Mon, June 7 4th Gr. Science Written Exam 8:20 – 10am
June 8 or last Fishing – Gr. 5-7 Time TBD
Week of school Sarah Stroh’s property, including a picnic
Thurs, June 10 Binghamton Mets BB Game 9am-2:10pm
Grades 1 - 7
Fri, June 11 Farmers’ Museum Gr. 2,4,5,7 8:45-3:30pm
Tues, June 15 Olympic Day – Gr. 1 - 7 All Day
Tues, June 15 Police Station Visit – Kindergarten
Surprise Picnic
Tues, June 15 PreK Picnic (weather permitting)
Wed, June 16 Olympic Awards Ceremony Time TBD
Thurs, June 17 PreK and K Celebration 6pm
Fri, June 18 Kindergarten Picnic 11am – 1pm
Parents invited
Dear Parents,
I hope you were able to attend the Spring Concert last night. What a wonderful event! Next up is our Dessert Theatre on Thursday, June 3rd at 6pm. Hope to see you there.
We have a very busy spring with many educational field trips on the horizon. I have listed the events that are now scheduled. Please mark them on your calendar.
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 14 Ross Park Zoo Mobile EC-K 8:45
1 – 3 9:40
4 – 7 10:30
Fri, May 21 Kindergarten Screening 8am – 3pm
May Fountas-Pinnell Reading Assessments
Tues, May 25 4th Gr. Science Perf. Test 8:20-10am
Wed, May 26 Father O’Connor – speaking on vocations
Fri, May 28 Science Fair – Gym 10-11 am
June 1,2,3 or Officier Clarke and his canine
last week of All students in gym Time TBD
school
Wed, June 2 Dessert Theatre Rehearsal 12:15 pm
Thurs, June 3 Dessert Theatre 6pm
Fri, June 4 2nd Gr. Mass 9am
Fri, June 4 Adoration TBD
Mon, June 7 4th Gr. Science Written Exam 8:20 – 10am
June 8 or last Fishing – Gr. 5-7 Time TBD
Week of school Sarah Stroh’s property, including a picnic
Thurs, June 10 Binghamton Mets BB Game 9am-2:10pm
Grades 1 - 7
Fri, June 11 Farmers’ Museum Gr. 2,4,5,7 8:45-3:30pm
Tues, June 15 Olympic Day – Gr. 1 - 7 All Day
Tues, June 15 Police Station Visit – Kindergarten
Surprise Picnic
Tues, June 15 PreK Picnic (weather permitting)
Wed, June 16 Olympic Awards Ceremony Time TBD
Thurs, June 17 PreK and K Celebration 6pm
Fri, June 18 Kindergarten Picnic 11am – 1pm
Parents invited
Friday, May 7, 2010
May 7, 2010
Dear Parents,
Just last week I read a disturbing story in the newspaper about a Good Samaritan who came to the assistance of a woman being attacked in New York City. The attacker stabbed the Good Samaritan several times and left him bleeding on the sidewalk. Seven people walked by within an hour of the attack and looked down at the Good Samaritan as he lay bleeding. One passerby even lifted up the dying man, laid him back down and then walked away. The Good Samaritan bled to death before help arrived. All of this was captured on surveillance cameras.
Why would I share this disturbing story with you? The reason is simple – we often forget how fortunate we are. We live in a beautiful part of the State where our children can still enjoy the simple things in life and we have a compassionate, caring and supportive community we live in. This once again came to the forefront last week at the benefit for Maureen Walhberg. The show of support and encouragement was phenomenal! Thirty-three beautiful baskets were raffled off, cakes/pies/cookies sold and a free-will offering taken. While these events were occurring, we were treated to the wonderful music of the Sons of Ireland. All of this was donated by the friends in our community. How different from the opening scenario.
As an educator, I look at this as a “teachable moment.” Here we are as adults/parents/grandparents teaching our children by example how to care for each other. As adults, we all know that an education is important, but there’s more to an education than what we learn from textbooks or cyber-space. We just taught our children, by modeling, how to be caring, considerate and compassionate. How fortunate we are to have a supportive community like Holy Family School and the Norwich community.
Gene
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, May 12 PTO Meeting 7pm
Thursday, May 13 Ascension Thursday 9am
Mass – 1st Graders
Thursday, May 13 Spring Concert 6pm
Friday, May 14 Ross Park Zoo Mobile
EC – Kindergarten 8:45am
Grades 1 – 3 9:40am
Grades 4 – 7 10:30am
Sunday, May 16 PTO Golf Tournament - Norwich
Friday, May 21 Kindergarten Screening 8am – 3pm
Tuesday, May 25 Science Performance 8:20 – 10am
State Exam
Wednesday, May 26 Father O’Connor Visit – Vocations
Monday, May 31 No School – Memorial Day
Dear Parents,
Just last week I read a disturbing story in the newspaper about a Good Samaritan who came to the assistance of a woman being attacked in New York City. The attacker stabbed the Good Samaritan several times and left him bleeding on the sidewalk. Seven people walked by within an hour of the attack and looked down at the Good Samaritan as he lay bleeding. One passerby even lifted up the dying man, laid him back down and then walked away. The Good Samaritan bled to death before help arrived. All of this was captured on surveillance cameras.
Why would I share this disturbing story with you? The reason is simple – we often forget how fortunate we are. We live in a beautiful part of the State where our children can still enjoy the simple things in life and we have a compassionate, caring and supportive community we live in. This once again came to the forefront last week at the benefit for Maureen Walhberg. The show of support and encouragement was phenomenal! Thirty-three beautiful baskets were raffled off, cakes/pies/cookies sold and a free-will offering taken. While these events were occurring, we were treated to the wonderful music of the Sons of Ireland. All of this was donated by the friends in our community. How different from the opening scenario.
As an educator, I look at this as a “teachable moment.” Here we are as adults/parents/grandparents teaching our children by example how to care for each other. As adults, we all know that an education is important, but there’s more to an education than what we learn from textbooks or cyber-space. We just taught our children, by modeling, how to be caring, considerate and compassionate. How fortunate we are to have a supportive community like Holy Family School and the Norwich community.
Gene
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, May 12 PTO Meeting 7pm
Thursday, May 13 Ascension Thursday 9am
Mass – 1st Graders
Thursday, May 13 Spring Concert 6pm
Friday, May 14 Ross Park Zoo Mobile
EC – Kindergarten 8:45am
Grades 1 – 3 9:40am
Grades 4 – 7 10:30am
Sunday, May 16 PTO Golf Tournament - Norwich
Friday, May 21 Kindergarten Screening 8am – 3pm
Tuesday, May 25 Science Performance 8:20 – 10am
State Exam
Wednesday, May 26 Father O’Connor Visit – Vocations
Monday, May 31 No School – Memorial Day
Saturday, May 1, 2010
April 30, 2010
Dear Parents,
I hope to see everyone tonight from 6-8pm in our gym for the Maureen Wahlberg Benefit. I’ll be glad when I can move around my office again – but it’s a good thing. My office is full of baskets that were donated by the families at our school. It’s nice to know that when someone is in need in our family, we all band together to help out. It should be an awesome event!
I’m not sure what dress to wear to the event – oh, I forgot, Gina doesn’t exist anymore! I hope everyone had as much fun as Pete, Rob and I did at the fashion show. The students (and their parents) certainly earned it by raising over $700 in Box Tops.
Our children have just completed the State ELA Assessment Exams and will take the Math Exams from May 5-7. The students performed very well on the ELA exams and we expect the same for the Math exams. Please ensure that your children receive the proper rest the night before the exams.
I know I’m harping, but please turn in your child’s Enrollment Application as soon as possible if your child is returning next year. Please see me if you have any questions.
Thank you for all the feedback concerning next year’s school calendar. I heard from approximately 30 families and the vote was split right down the middle. After reflecting on this, I have decided to follow the public school calendar for the Spring break. This means we will have off the 2nd week of April (April 11-15) and April 21 & 22 for Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Please mark on your calendars May 6th and 7th. All parents/grandparents and friends are invited to join us for the National Day of Prayer and May Crowning events.
Gene
Upcoming Events
Wed, May 5th Math State Exams Grades 3,4,5,6 & 7
Thurs, May 6th Math State Exams Grades 3,4,5 & 6
Thurs, May 6th Nat’l Day of Prayer
All American Lunch 11 am
(Parents Invited)
Festivities 12:15 pm
Fri, May 7th Math State Exams Grades 4 & 7
Fri, May 7th May Crowning & Living 1 pm
Rosary - Gym
Wed, May 12th PTO Meeting 7 pm
Thurs, May 13th Ascension Thursday 9 am
Mass – 1st Graders
Thurs, May 13th Spring Concert 6 pm
Fri, May 14th Ross Park Zoo Mobile
EC – Kindergarten 8:45 am
Grades 1-3 9:40 am
Grades 4-7 10:30 am
Sun, May 16th Golf Tournament
Dear Parents,
I hope to see everyone tonight from 6-8pm in our gym for the Maureen Wahlberg Benefit. I’ll be glad when I can move around my office again – but it’s a good thing. My office is full of baskets that were donated by the families at our school. It’s nice to know that when someone is in need in our family, we all band together to help out. It should be an awesome event!
I’m not sure what dress to wear to the event – oh, I forgot, Gina doesn’t exist anymore! I hope everyone had as much fun as Pete, Rob and I did at the fashion show. The students (and their parents) certainly earned it by raising over $700 in Box Tops.
Our children have just completed the State ELA Assessment Exams and will take the Math Exams from May 5-7. The students performed very well on the ELA exams and we expect the same for the Math exams. Please ensure that your children receive the proper rest the night before the exams.
I know I’m harping, but please turn in your child’s Enrollment Application as soon as possible if your child is returning next year. Please see me if you have any questions.
Thank you for all the feedback concerning next year’s school calendar. I heard from approximately 30 families and the vote was split right down the middle. After reflecting on this, I have decided to follow the public school calendar for the Spring break. This means we will have off the 2nd week of April (April 11-15) and April 21 & 22 for Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Please mark on your calendars May 6th and 7th. All parents/grandparents and friends are invited to join us for the National Day of Prayer and May Crowning events.
Gene
Upcoming Events
Wed, May 5th Math State Exams Grades 3,4,5,6 & 7
Thurs, May 6th Math State Exams Grades 3,4,5 & 6
Thurs, May 6th Nat’l Day of Prayer
All American Lunch 11 am
(Parents Invited)
Festivities 12:15 pm
Fri, May 7th Math State Exams Grades 4 & 7
Fri, May 7th May Crowning & Living 1 pm
Rosary - Gym
Wed, May 12th PTO Meeting 7 pm
Thurs, May 13th Ascension Thursday 9 am
Mass – 1st Graders
Thurs, May 13th Spring Concert 6 pm
Fri, May 14th Ross Park Zoo Mobile
EC – Kindergarten 8:45 am
Grades 1-3 9:40 am
Grades 4-7 10:30 am
Sun, May 16th Golf Tournament
Thursday, April 15, 2010
April 16, 2010
Dear Parents,
I wish to congratulate all of our students who have achieved academic excellence this past ten weeks. Whether a student achieves Honor or High Honor status or neither is not the point. What is important is that each child strives to do his or her best and gives 100% effort. Please make it a point to congratulate your child if they have given their best.
I would like to thank those parents who answered my email last week concerning next year’s spring vacation. Norwich has not yet published their 2010/11 school calendar, so I don’t know for certain if they will follow the BOCES calendar or not. Once they publish their calendar, I will share a copy of our calendar with all of our parents.
Once again I’m asking those parents who have not returned the enrollment form for next year to do so at their earliest convenience. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning the form.
Every two weeks you should be receiving a statement from our cafeteria. If you owe a balance, please send in payment with your child or give it to Mrs. Hose. Thank you in advance for addressing this issue.
The New York State ELA and Math tests are on the horizon. The test schedule is as follows:
ELA: Grade 7 Mon, April 26, and Thurs, April 29
Grade 6 Tues, April 27, Wed, April and Fri, April 30
Grade 5 Tues, April 27 and Thurs, April 29
Grade 4 Tues, April 27, Wed, April 28 and Fri, April 30
Grade 3 Wed, April 28 and Thurs, April 29
Math: Grade 7 Wed, May 5 and Fri, May 7
Grade 6 Wed, May 5 and Thurs, May 6
Grade 5 Wed, May 5 and Thurs, May 6
Grade 4 Wed, May 5, Thurs, May 6 and Fri, May 7
Grade 3 Thurs, May 6 and Fri, May 7
Please ensure that your child receives the proper amount of rest and eats a good breakfast prior to the exams.
I hope everyone has a great vacation. Kids Zone will be open for the full week.
Gene
Upcoming Events
Maureen Wahlberg Benefit 6-8pm Friday, April 30
National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 6
Family Luncheon 11am - Noon
Festivities 12:15pm
May Crowning Friday, May 7
Crowning & Living Rosary 1pm
Dear Parents,
I wish to congratulate all of our students who have achieved academic excellence this past ten weeks. Whether a student achieves Honor or High Honor status or neither is not the point. What is important is that each child strives to do his or her best and gives 100% effort. Please make it a point to congratulate your child if they have given their best.
I would like to thank those parents who answered my email last week concerning next year’s spring vacation. Norwich has not yet published their 2010/11 school calendar, so I don’t know for certain if they will follow the BOCES calendar or not. Once they publish their calendar, I will share a copy of our calendar with all of our parents.
Once again I’m asking those parents who have not returned the enrollment form for next year to do so at their earliest convenience. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning the form.
Every two weeks you should be receiving a statement from our cafeteria. If you owe a balance, please send in payment with your child or give it to Mrs. Hose. Thank you in advance for addressing this issue.
The New York State ELA and Math tests are on the horizon. The test schedule is as follows:
ELA: Grade 7 Mon, April 26, and Thurs, April 29
Grade 6 Tues, April 27, Wed, April and Fri, April 30
Grade 5 Tues, April 27 and Thurs, April 29
Grade 4 Tues, April 27, Wed, April 28 and Fri, April 30
Grade 3 Wed, April 28 and Thurs, April 29
Math: Grade 7 Wed, May 5 and Fri, May 7
Grade 6 Wed, May 5 and Thurs, May 6
Grade 5 Wed, May 5 and Thurs, May 6
Grade 4 Wed, May 5, Thurs, May 6 and Fri, May 7
Grade 3 Thurs, May 6 and Fri, May 7
Please ensure that your child receives the proper amount of rest and eats a good breakfast prior to the exams.
I hope everyone has a great vacation. Kids Zone will be open for the full week.
Gene
Upcoming Events
Maureen Wahlberg Benefit 6-8pm Friday, April 30
National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 6
Family Luncheon 11am - Noon
Festivities 12:15pm
May Crowning Friday, May 7
Crowning & Living Rosary 1pm
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