Monday Memo, January 25, 2010
Date: January 25, 2010
Volume 11, Issue 21
From Dr. Shreve
Many years ago, I heard a very familiar phrase: ‘Father or Mother knows best.’ I often wondered, how would they know what’s best for me? As we grow older, we began to understand the meaning of such a statement due to life’s experiences of victories as well as failures, but just imagine how much more God knows which includes everything. God is constantly reminding us that if we trust in Him fully, that everything will be alright.
Respect Life – 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
In gratitude for each day of our lives and all those who gave us life. We pray and hope that each tomorrow will be full of life and peace.
Registration for 2010-2011 – We are now accepting applications for next school year. If you have a child, not currently attending HFCS and would like to enroll that child, please send in your application asap so that we can set up testing.
Celebration of Catholic Schools Banquet is this Saturday, January 30 at the Fort Worth Convention Center Ballroom at 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for parents, school staff and Catholic School supporters to celebrate Catholic education. Please contact the Diocese if you wish to attend.
PTO News - The Family Dance is scheduled for February 12 and Math and Technology Night is now February 9. Be sure to mark your calendars for these fun family events! If you are interested in helping with either of these events please contact Claire Whiddon.
Weather Alert – Please listen for OneCall Now for late opening or school closing if weather turns bad.
Stock Show tickets are being sent home today. Please note the date for 6th grade and older is Sunday, January 31, 5th grade or younger is February 5.
H1N1 Vaccine will be available at Dr. Damico’s office for HFCS parents at a cost of $20. No appointment is necessary. Shots will be given Monday through Friday with the exception of Thursday PM.
Golden Hammer Award was presented to Eddie Monroe, husband of Suanne Monroe, 1st grade teacher, on Friday at the Habitat for Humanity Recognition dinner. Mr. Monroe has spent over 100 hours in one year with this program. He coordinates the volunteers at Holy Family Church.
Annual Appeal kick-off for Holy Family Catholic School is this weekend. HFCS is already benefiting from gifts made to this fund. Parent participation in our annual appeal has an immense impact on HFCS. Please watch your mail for information on how you can contribute.
Catholic Schools’ Week starts with Hospitality weekend, January 30/31, with HFCS students wearing uniforms to Mass: red polos, girls in plaid jumpers or skirts and boys in their navy slacks. Students attending Mass in uniform will earn a non-uniform dress pass for Monday, February 1. Please see Mrs. Strickland on Saturday and Mrs. Griffith on Sunday to sign in for your non-uniform dress pass. Please encourage your child to attend Mass in uniform this weekend since it is not only Open House, but also the Annual Appeal kick-off.
Open House is this Sunday, January 31, from 10:30-2:00. Please tell family and friends to visit if they are interested in Catholic education for their child(ren). Word of mouth is still our best advertisement.
Current families are asked to visit between 1:00 and 2:00pm.
Family Lunch Day will be on Wednesday, February 3. This will be a spaghetti dinner for HFCS students, parents, grandparents. Please RSVP to Lisa at .
Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pemberton Library. Anyone interested in serving on the Council for the 2010-2011 school year must first attend a council meeting on or before March 10, 2010. Application forms are on the Advisory Council section of the school website.
Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest winner in the Age 12-14 division is Mary Hulcher, HFCS 8th grader.
Pledge Run for Haiti will run all this week, ending Friday. Please help your child with this program. We want to help these victims of the earthquake.
Calendar Notes
Jan. 28 - Mass hosted by Gr. 6
Jan. 29– NOON Dismissal, Casual for a Cause
Jan. 30 – Celebration of Catholic Schools Banquet
Jan. 30 & 31 - Hospitality weekend/Annual Appeal
Jan. 31 -Open House – 10:30-2:00
Feb. 1 – High Touch/Tech for Gr. 3, 4, 5
Feb. 3 – Family Lunch Day
Feb. 9 – Math/Tech Night
Feb. 13 – Family Dance at 6:30
