Dear Parents and Guardians,

Last week, our school celebrated the awesome aspects of Catholic education. It was a great reminder of all that we have to be grateful for in our Catholic school community, specifically our Holy Family family. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make Catholic Schools Week a wonderful experience!

This Friday we will celebrate our EAGLES and have a free EAGLES dress down day in anticipation of the Super Bowl! Students may wear their jerseys, shirts and EAGLES green! Go Birds!

In two weeks, our teachers will be presenting the second Safe Environment lesson to our students. Personal safety for our students is our highest priority. These lessons on personal security and safety are presented at grade level, and help students to learn to identify unsafe situations, learn what to do, and who and where to go for help. Please see this newsletter for more information on Safe Environment lessons.

Looking ahead, our Student Council is sponsoring a Candy Gram lollipop sale for Valentine’s Day. Each Candy Gram is $1. Candy Grams will be sold in the cafeteria at lunch. Also, on Tuesday, February 14, the Student Council will be having a $1 Valentine Dress Down Day. Students may wear red and pink or anything with hearts.

Finally, today we begin sharing our Graduate Profiles. It is hard to believe that our 8th grade is winding down their time here at Holy Family! We are proud to share the accomplishments and words of wisdom from our school leaders. Graduate Profiles will be shared from now until the second week of June.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Mrs. Haggerty

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School

Extracurriculars

Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field, Dodgeball Club, and Comic Book Club

Favorite Memory

One of my favorite times at Holy Family was the Hawk Walk.

Advice to Holy Family Students

Don't be a procrastinator and enjoy your time here.

Bucks County Technical High School

Extracurriculars

Flag Football, Coding Club, and Christmas Pageant

Favorite Memory

2019 gym class was my best memory

Advice to Holy Family Students

Try just enough to make it so you don't burn out.

Student Council is selling heart lollipop candy grams starting Thursday, February 9. Lollipops are $1.00 each. If a candy gram is completed on Thursday, Friday or Monday, it will be delivered to the proper homeroom on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 before lunch. Lollipops will be on sale until they sell out! Don't miss your chance!

You can also support Student Council with the $1 Dress Down Day on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14. Wear your Valentine-themed t-shirts, red or, pink.

Please review the Family Handbook for reference on Morning Carline (pages 15-16):

Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:40 a.m.

Drivers: When entering the parking lot, pull up to the front of the Parish Center where you will be greeted by a staff member. Please do not park and bring your child to the front door. Cars will form in lines in the parish parking lot and will feed to the Parish Center lot. Once your child has exited your vehicle, proceed through the Parish Center parking lot, and exit onto Trenton Road.

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS:

- For safety reasons and the efficient flow of traffic, parents/drivers must remain in their vehicles. We have staff members who will assist your children out of your vehicle.

- If your child has exited your vehicle but the vehicle in front of you still needs to be unloaded, please stay in line and DO NOT overtake the vehicle in front of you.

- Please DO NOT drop off your child(ren) at the front door when staff members are still available in front of the Parish Center for everyone's safety. If you do, your vehicle will be going against the traffic when you exit the parking lot.

- Please be extra cautious and attentive when exiting the parking lot.

We will be reading and discussing your favorite books! Bring a copy of your favorite book! Bring snacks! We will also do book-related crafts and discuss our favorite books - be prepared to share what you like about books! We may also watch the movie version of a favorite book on the third or fourth day of our meeting schedule.

Dates: February 21 and 28, March 7 and 14 / 3:00-4:00 PM

Please return the signed permission to Mrs. Daly by Wednesday, February 15!

All levels welcome! Come learn basic rules and learn some strategy! Chess Club will meet in 7A, Mrs. Kinniry’s room. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kinniry at nicole.kinniry@hfrcs.org.

Dates: February 22, March 1, 8, and 15 / 3:15-4:15 PM

Please return the signed permission form to Mrs. Kinniry by Friday, Februrary 17!

• Feb 7 (Tue): Home & School Meeting @ 7:00 PM, Parish Center PC6 (2nd Floor)
  
• Feb 8 (Wed): RSVP to Valentine's Gift Card Bingo at aaamrhein1@aol.com and include the number of players attending
• Feb 10 (Fri): Valentine's Gift Card Bingo, doors open 6:30 PM and games start 7:00 PM
  
• Feb 22 (Wed): Salvatore's - dine in or take out, 4:00-9:00 PM, mention Holy Family, see flyer for details
• Feb 24 (Fri): Last Day of Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Sale
• Mar 12 (Sun): 1:00-3:30 PM Holy Family at the Rink, see flyer for details
• Apr 22 (Sat): Save the date for the Family Spring Fling Dance

For any questions regarding Home & School events, please reach out to the H&S Leadership Team or holyfamilyhands@yahoo.com

Spiritwear: New spiritwear inventory on hand and available for purchase! Please see attached order form and email holyfamilyhands@yahoo.com for any questions.

Monsignor Magee, Weekend Assistant

View the Parish Weekly Bulletin.

Mass Schedule:

• Monday-Saturday: 9:30 AM
• Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM
• Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
• Holy Days: 6:30 AM, 12 Noon, 7:00 PM (except January 1st which follows a Sunday Mass schedule)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 4:15-5:15 PM or by appointment

Daily Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Saint Joseph Chapel

Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM–8:00 PM

Pot of Gold

Included is this week's winnings. The jackpot prize for the next drawing is $14,000!

Conwell-Egan Catholic is in the process of gauging interest for the return of the CEC Ice Hockey Program. In addition to the high school JV/Varsity teams, the program would include a middle school (grades 5-8) team.

If you are interested, please complete this survey to help CEC in this process.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Tickets only $30 (If purchased in advance, $35 at the door)

Includes 3 chances to win on 10 games of Bingo

Extra sheets and Special Games available for purchase

Location: Saint Frances Cabrini Gymnasium 325 S. Oxford Valley Rd.

Doors open at 6:00 PM / Bingo starts at 7:00 PM

For tickets or more information contact: Susan Rivells 215-327-0278 or

visit www.giftsfromgwyn.org to purchase tickets and view foundation details.

50/50 / Raffles and Door Prizes

BYOB! And feel free to bring your own snacks! The Snack Stand will also be open, selling hotdogs, pretzels, soda and water!