Holy Family Happenings
Encourage one another and build each other up. 1 Thes. 5:11
January 31, 2020
Feb 2 - Celebrate LaSalle Pancake Breakfast, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Feb 5 - HF Rosary, 9:15 am @ SJ Church Chapel
Feb 5 - HF Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Feb 6 - HF Parent Association Informational Meeting, 6:00 pm @ LSMS Commons
Feb 7 - HF $1 Jeans Day
Feb 7 - 1st Friday Liturgy, 9:30 am @ LSMS Chapel
Feb 7 - Adoration, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm @ LSMS Chapel
Feb 7 - HF Gala, doors open @ 5:00 pm, @ St. Ludmila Social Hall - see below for more information
Feb 7-9 - Women's CEW @ LSMS
Feb 12 - HF Rosary, 9:15 am @ SJ Church Chapel
Feb 12 - HF Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Feb 12 - XCS Band Festival, 5:30 pm @ XHS gym
Feb 13 - XCS Speech Festival (for LSMS qualifiers), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm @ XHS
Feb 14 - Valentine's Day
Feb 14 - HF Sock Hop, see below for more information
Feb 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Faculty Professional Development Day
PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING
Wow, what a Catholic Schools' Week we have enjoyed this year! I am so excited with the growth that we are seeing in all of our grades. We know that challenges will come with the responsibility of helping children to develop, but the way that we respond to these challenges makes all the difference. I think our community has done a beautiful job in so many ways, and our students' growth is the measuring stick for that. Thank you for your partnership with us in this blessed adventure!
Please remember that our 2020-2021 registration materials are available for next year! An email went out to you last week with information and documents for registration and financial aid for next year.
Remember that this weekend is the last chance to share our most recent school video and earn eligibility for $500 towards next year's tuition. To recap, for every 2,000 views that it receives by February 14 (including both Youtube and Facebook) Holy Family will draw one random name from the list of Holy Family families who have shared it on Facebook during Catholic Schools' Week, and we will award that family a $500 scholarship toward Holy Family fall tuition 2020! (4,000 views would result in two scholarships, and 6,000 views would result in three. We are limiting this to three scholarships).
As always, thank you for sharing Holy Family with others and for sharing any concerns with me!
God bless you!
Zach Zeckser
Chief Administrator
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL SYSTEM NEWS
World's Finest Chocolate Sale Information
Thank you, Holy Family, for all of your hard work selling WFC candy during our World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser. It is time to begin bringing the 2020 candy sale to a close.
Please turn in your sale money and any unsold candy this Monday, February 3rd, if you have yet to do so. Please make sure all money and unsold candy is clearly labeled with your student's name.
Our goal is always to sell what we ordered. We do have some candy remaining. If you are still interested in continuing to help sell the remaining candy, we appreciate your help. You can send re-fill requests on the request form or via email.
Thank you again for your efforts. The 50% profit from this fundraiser goes directly into projects at our Holy Family Schools.
Thank you for your support of our Holy Family Schools
Jenn Kinner WFC candy coordinator
Information Updates
Parent Association "Wishing Snowman"
The Parent Association would like to provide a "Thank you" to our staff. We have a "Wishing Snowman" hanging in the buildings. On the snowflakes are names of our staff and their wish items. Families are encouraged to select a snowflake, purchase the item and return it to the staff member by February 14th.
Thank you!
Celebrate LaSalle Volunteers Needed!
The Celebrate LaSalle Pancake Breakfast is Sunday, February 2nd from 9:00 am - 1:00 PM. We are in need of volunteers to help with our breakfast. We thank you and your student(s) in advance for your help in making this event a success! Please use this sign-up to volunteer to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aacae2da4f85-celebrate1
Thank you for your help with this event!!
Informational Parent Association Meeting
You're Invited!
All are Welcome to the Informational PA Meeting on Thursday, February 6th. We will meet at 6:00 P.M. in the Commons at LaSalle. Please join us for more information on Fundraisers, Events, Scrip, etc.... This is a great way to get involved in your child's school!
Thanks for your support of Holy Family,
Holy Family Parent Association
Holy Family Scrip News
Here are the remaining Scrip order dates for 2020:Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 2, 30, April 20, May 4, 18
We hope everyone had a great Christmas Season! With the new year, we will need families to fill out the 2020 calendar year Scrip Rebate Form and return. I am sending them home with current scrip orders or you can download one from the Electronic Backpack and return it at your earliest convenience.
We are looking forward to Catholic Schools week and I'm planning on being at the St. Jude's Soup supper to answer questions and help enroll new families to the program.
Emery Tew
Holy Family Scrip Coordinator
From the Archdiocese of Dubuque about Taxes
o General EITC info is available at:
o For a list of VITA sites that will prepare taxes for free for low-income families go to: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/vitaHoly Family Sock Hop
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Thank You!
MathCounts
10 of our LaSalle students will be competing tomorrow at Prairie Intermediate. The students are: Shea Buenzow, Freddy Zeckser. Bryant Norris, Teresa Pham, Eddie Becu, Sophie Mittlestadt, Killian Simanek, Marie Francois, Same Geise, and Charlie LeGrand. Good luck to these students!
Lasalle/Regis Middle School Wrestling
The following are home meet dates for wrestling. We'll need an announcer, two clock operators, and 2 concessions.
Feb 6
Feb 25
March 5
Please use this link to sign up:
Lasalle/Regis Middle School Wrestling
Jason Dole
Physical Education Teacher
Athletic Director
LaSalle Middle School
LaSalle Speech Showcase
After consideration with the speech coaches from Regis and St. Joseph's, I am happy to say that every act that performed at the LaSalle Showcase will also perform at the Xavier Metro Catholic Speech Festival!
The event at Xavier will take place on Thursday, February 13. The students will be gone to Xavier from 8:30am - 1:30pm. Students were given permission slips last week that were due today.
Scott Davidson
8th Grade Parent Xavier Information
Reserve your place today in Xavier's incoming freshman class. Applications are found here.
Xavier counselors will be visiting with 8th graders in later January to review options for courses. Parents will then be emailed or mailed the recommended courses for review ahead of freshman scheduling night.
Freshman scheduling night is Feb 10th at 6:30 in the Xavier High School gym. Attendance at this event is mandatory for families interested in registering for Fall 2020.
Tuition Assistance in available for the 20/21 school year. Learn more here.
As always, questions can be directed to me 319-739-7313 or cara.joens@xaviersaints.org.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Dress Code Reminders
Shirts: Shirts must be tucked in. Please remind your kiddos before school to have their shirts tucked in before they walk into the building.
Pants/ Slacks: Students are to be in dress code slacks/pants. Skirts and Jumpers may also be worn and must have solid colored leggings worn with them. No Dresses. Shorts/Skorts and capris are allowed to be worn in the fall during August and September, and in the spring during May and June.
Shoes/Socks: only closed toe and closed heel shoes, no boots are allowed during the school day except for snow boots needed at recess, matching socks must be worn at all times, must be non-marking, no Heeley shoes (roller style shoes) allowed.
CALL US
The value of the work and activities missed is difficult to make up. Please schedule doctor/dentist appointments after school hours or on free days if possible. A written note or a phone call to the office is required anytime a student needs to leave during the day. You must come into the office to sign out your child. Absences for a medical or dental appointment require a doctor’s note upon return to school.
Tardies
FAST Testing
The FAST screening window will begin January 13th and runs through February 7th for Kindergarten through 4th grade students. During this time students will be given screening assessments to help us know which students may need additional support. The students complete screening assessments three times each year. These assessments help teachers see which students are likely to meet the end of year learning goals, and which ones need more help. Please be sure your students get adequate rest and nutrition during the screening window.
XAVIER HS, OUR PARTNER PARISHES AND COMMUNITY NEWS
Saints Softball
Saints Softball is looking for a few more players to round out the 8U rosters (players are eligible if born on or after January 1, 2011). We will keep registration open through January 31 or until rosters have filled. Please visit: www.crsaintssoftball.com and click on the 8U tab for instructions. Email any questions to: crsaintssoftball@hotmail.com
Positively Family
Email: zzeckser@holyfamilycr.org
Website: www.holyfamilycr.org
Location: 3700 1st Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: 3193967792
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolyFamilySchoolSystem/
Twitter: @HolyFamilyCR