Principal's Post March 3,2023

Dear HFS Families,

It has been a busy week here at HFS! There were lots of celebrations surrounding Read Across America Week with our younger students. There was pajama-wearing, crazy hair and socks, and wacky Wednesday, just to name a few of the goings-on. We also had some HFS alumni from Pope John Paul High School come in to read to our PreK through 1st Grade students. 

Today, Barn Hill Preserve visited us for 2 assemblies, and the studets learned all about the bearded dragon, tenrecs, corn snakes, chinchillas, and the Sulcata tortoise. The students had lots of questions, and then some of our students had the opportunity to have their pictures taken with them. What a fun morning!

Principal’s Spotlight

This week, I would like to shine a light on Emma R. in the 4th Grade. Emma is always such a pleasure to be around, and I love how she works hard to include everyone in whatever she’s doing. Yesterday, Emma brought a flamingo marionette into school with her. She was very happy to show any student who asked how it worked. She even initiated a poll to choose a name for the flamingo, and anyone who was interested was permitted to vote. I voted for Pickles, but Wilbur won out! Emma is a bright light amongst her peers. She includes everyone, and she has a beautiful soul. “[And] be kind to one another, compassionate,...” (Ephesians 4:32).

Terra Novas

Don't forget that Terra Novas began today and will continue into next week for students in 1st through 8th Grades. Please make sure your child(ren) gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and comes to school with 2-4 number 2 pencils, and a good eraser. Calculators are permitted for part of the Math section for some of  the upper grade students, so please make sure you send in a calculator as well.

Social Media

This just in…HFS has a new Instagram account! Please follow us at our new handle - @myhfsphx. 

Holy Family School’s Centennial Celebration

As you already know, HFS is celebrating 100 years in Catholic education! What an accomplishment! To honor this momentous occasion, we are having an Open House at the Great American Pub in Phoenixville on Friday, March 24th. Current families and alumni are invited. This is a 21+ event, so get a babysitter and come join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Feel free to come and go as you please! Click here to reply.

Home and School Events

The International Festival is coming up on Sunday, 3/12. Please complete the attached flier to RSVP.

You will also find attached a flier for the Mother-Son event at the Delaware Blue Coats basketball game on Saturday, 3/25.

March Lunch Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to join us for lunch duty in March. If you are interested and available, please click here to sign up.

Lenten Food Collection

Every year, Mrs. Seiverd and the 6th Grade hold a Lenten Food Drive to benefit the Norristown Food Pantry. Next week, we are asking that students bring in canned goods (soup, vegetables, etc.). Week 3 is pasta and sauce; and week 4 is prepared foods (boxed items, stuffing, hamburger helper, etc.). Please no glass jars! 

The homeroom that brings in the most will win a Dress Down Day, and the runner up will win an ice cream party.

Uniform Reminders

This is yet another reminder to all families regarding the uniform policy. 

• Sneakers are NOT an option unless it’s gym day.
• Home and School swag/CYO apparel is not a part of the regular or gym uniform.
• The gym uniform consists of the new Flynn O’Hara maroon pants/sweatshirt OR plain black sweatpants and the Locker Squad components from last year.
• Sperry shoes must have shoe laces that are tied.
• Girls’ skirt lengths must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
• Leggings are NOT a part of the uniform, but maroon or gray tights are encouraged in the colder weather.
• For any other uniform-related questions, please consult our Parent-Student Handbook.

Due Dates

• For any of our 5th Grade families who are applying for the Ruggieri Scholarship, applications are due on 3/17.
• For those of you considering applying for the Knights Scholarship, please submit your applications by 3/27.

Request

While 8th Grade Graduation is still a few months away, we are beginning preparations. If any of our former graduates still have their maroon or white robes and would be willing to donate them, we would appreciate it. Please reach out to Mrs. McNerney at office@myholyfamilyschool.org. 

Attachments

• Palm Sunday Breakfast Buffet Flier
• CYO Sports and Blood Drive Flier
• Hershey Park Flier - please note that all checks should be made payable to Holy Family School.

Upcoming Dates

3/3/2023                     Terra Nova Testing begins for Grades 3-8

3/6/2023                     Terra Nova Testing for Grades 1-8

3/7/2023                     Terra Nova Testing for Grades 1-8

3/8/2023                     Terra Nova Testing for Grades 1-8

                                   Stations of the Cross in St. Ann’s Church @ 2:15PM (4th-8th Grades)

3/9/2023                     School Liturgy (3rd Grade) in St. Ann’s Chapel @ 10:00AM

                                   Stations of the Cross in St. Ann’s Church @ 2:15PM (1st-3rd Grades)

3/12/2023                   Home and School’s International Festival

3/16/2023                   March Birthdays Dress Down

3/21/2023                   Kindergarten Prayer Service in St. Ann’s Chapel @ 2:15PM

3/22/2023                   Stations of the Cross in St. Ann’s Church @ 2:15PM (4th-8th Grades)

3/25/2023                   Home and School’s Mother Son Event

3/29/2023                   5th Grade’s Living Stations in St. Ann’s Chapel @ 1:15PM & 7:00PM

Enjoy your weekend!

Peace and Joy,

Mrs. Jennifer D’Amelio