Hornet Herald, December 12
Date: December 12, 2011
Issue 13, Volume 17
Reflections from the Principal
This third week of Advent, our daily prayer continues to allow us to become much more real about naming our desires and preparing the way for the Lord. We begin this week with joy, knowing that our celebration of all the ways our Lord comes to us is near.
Come, long-expected Jesus.
Excite in me the joy, love and peace it is right to bring to the manger of my Lord.
Raise in me sober reverence for God who acted there, hearty gratitude for the life begun there,
and spirited resolution to serve the Father and Son.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of Mexico and the Americas, feast day is today, December 12. Our 8th graders performed the reenactment of Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego in 1531 at our Monday Prayer service.
Safety Patrol currently has only one parent volunteer scheduled which limits safety patrol availability on a consistent basis. Please consider giving one or two mornings a month to chaperone the student volunteers – 30 minutes max. If you can help, please email Carline runs more safely when the patrol is there.
Report Cards will be emailed on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. PreK 3 and 4 and Kindergarten will be sent home in the Monday folders.
From the Library - AR is closing for 2nd quarter at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 14. Please don't forget you can use HomeConnect to check on student status.
Library Web Page - Check out the HFCS library web page: http://hfcslibrary.weebly.com/
Feel free to post on the blog! Questions? Contact Theresa Orand at:
Nolan - The 2011-2012 Academic Year will mark Nolan Catholic High School's 50th Anniversary! To celebrate this golden point in their history, they are planning a variety of special events and receptions from August to June.
For the Holy Family Catholic School community, Father Richard Villa will celebrate our December 15 School Mass. .
Volunteer Hours will be checked mid-year. Please be sure you have recorded them on RenWeb. If you do not have computer access, please call the school and we will input.
Lunch Menus go out today – hard copy. Please note the return date of Tuesday, December 19.
Merry Christmas
And to all a Happy New Year
Christmas Musicals - PreK 3 - Grade 1 will perform tonight beginning at 6:00pm. Students should report to the cafeteria by 5:45.
Grades 2–8 will perform on Tuesday, December 13, beginning at 6:00pm in Christmas attire. Performers report by 5:45.
Band students will perform at the December 13 performance. Attire is Christmas - Attendance is required and will affect the 2nd quarter grades.
Hand Chime Choir will also play at this performance.
Annual Appeal Up-Date – 100% of our faculty and staff have participated in this year's Annual Appeal. As of today, 39% of our families have given. To help us reach our goal and allow students to wear CRAZY socks or CRAZY hats later this week, we have extended the cut-off for giving to this Wednesday, December 14. Donation envelopes will be available at both musicals Monday and Tuesday evenings. In this season of giving, please consider a gift to the HFCS Annual Appeal Fund Drive. Your gift matters, no matter how large or small.
SCRIP cards will be available on Wednesday, December 14, at the Hornet Store. Our next order deadline is Wednesday, December 14, to be distributed the following Tuesday, December 20, from 10 – 11am. If you are unable to pick up your cards at these pre-arranged times, please contact to schedule an individual pick-up.
Box Tops – Be sure to take advantage of the holiday shopping and clip box tops for the school. We will be making a submission in February and the more the better.
Lost & Found – Please check for lost clothing before Monday, December 19. At that time all items will be sent to WestAid or to our Hornets Resale.
Extended Day – Remember, there will be No Extended Day after school on Tuesday, December 20, the Noon Dismissal Day.
Calendar Notes
Dec. 12 – Christmas Musical for 3K to Gr. 1 at 6:00pm
Dec. 13– Christmas Musical for Gr. 2-8 at 6:00pm
Dec. 14 – Gr. 4 choir to Broadway Plaza
Dec. 15 – HFCS Mass; Host: Grade 5
Dec. 19 – Spirit for a Cause
Dec. 19 – Gr. 7/8 Bowling and Caroling
Dec. 20 – Spirit/Christmas Dress
Dec. 20 – Caroling in Church at 11:00 a.m.
Parties to follow 11:30
NOON Dismissal
Dec. 21-Jan 2 – Christmas Break
Jan. 3– Classes Resume
Jan. 4 - Report Cards emailed home
