March 12, 2020

Dear HFS Families,

School activities and events have been on the quiet side this week, as the Coronavirus is all anyone is talking about recently. I know that we are all concerned about its impact, and I want to reassure you that I am working closely with the Phoenixville School District, the Office of Catholic Education, and our Pastor Father Newns. We are processing all the information as it comes to us and making informed decisions for our school community. I am thankful for your patience and understanding as we deal with this unprecedented situation. Please know that the staff and I have our students and families’ best interests at heart. For more information about the virus, please visit the Chester County, Pennsylvania website, the Centers for Disease Control website, or the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.

Spotlight
This week, I shine the spotlight on Mr. Nick Ireland. I have had the opportunity to sit in on a few of Mr. Ireland’s Social Studies lessons with the 7th grade. I so enjoy American History, and I find it interesting to sit in on Mr. Ireland’s class and listen from the students’ perspectives. I really enjoy the way Mr. Ireland conveys not only the facts to his students, but he also makes connections to current day. I even had a chance to show off a bit and answer a question that no one else knew. I wonder...do you know the answer? According to the Declaration of Independence, what are your three inalienable rights as a human being?

Lunch Menus
April Lunch Menus and payments are due Wednesday, March 18th.

Registration
Registration is open to current and new families. If you have not already done so, please visit our website to register for the 2020-2021 school year. If you’d like a paper copy, please call the office at 610-933-7562 or email Mrs. Martino at office@myholyfamilyschool.org.

Upcoming Dates
3/13/2020 No School
3/16/2020 Cyber Day for Students/In-Service for Teachers
3/19/2020 Prayer Service @ 2:15PM in St. Ann’s Chapel (Prepared by Kindergarten)
March Birthdays Dress Down Day
3/20/2020 Terra Nova Testing Begins
6th-8th Grade Semi-Formal 7:00-9:30PM in Griffin Hall
3/21/2020 Trivia Night in Griffin Hall - Doors open at 6:30PM
3/23-3/27/2020 Terra Nova Testing
3/26/2020 Stations Grades 4-8 @2:15PM in St. Ann’s Chapel

As we navigate our way through the Coronavirus and all of its effects upon our community, “I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you…” (3 John 1:2). Stay healthy, and please keep us informed of any developments within your own families, and we will do the same.

Peace and Joy,

Mrs. Jennifer D’Amelio