Hawk Happenings

News for the HRRS/Juan Diego Academy Community

Principal's Message - May 18th

Happy Wednesday!

Last weekend, we had the great privilege of being a part of the St. Charles Borromeo auction. The St. Charles community is one that has been very supportive of both Holy Rosary and Visitation over the years, sponsoring such causes as renovations for early childhood licensing and new student textbooks. This year, they joined us in raising funds to support our families with tuition assistance. Through the generosity of their families, we were able to raise over $50,000 for Holy Rosary and Visitation schools. Additionally, our fantastic supporters known as the Guardians of Catholic Education have agreed to match this, making the total raised for both schools just over $100,000! Wow! With our commitment to serving all families desiring a Catholic education, regardless of financial ability, this kind of support is invaluable. Thanks to the St. Charles community and the Guardians of Catholic Education. We couldn't do it without you!!


Have a great week!


With Blessings,

Katie Dempsey

Principal

kdempsey@hrrsjda.org

Important Reminders for this Week!!

  • Thursday - All School Mass at 9 am.


Upcoming:

  • Early Dismissal for Conferences on May 25th and 26th...Noon Dismissal, Extended Care is available both days.
  • No School on Friday, May 27th and Monday, May 30th, in honor of Memorial Day.

We Love our Volunteers!! Thank You!!

Thank You to:

  • The families who help out in the kitchen, at recess, and in the classrooms!


Volunteer Needs!!

  • Recess Helpers from 12 - 1 pm daily!
  • Testing Helpers (See Message Below)

Woodcock-Muñoz Tesing for JDA Students (Grades K - 3): Can You Help??

We will be testing all K-3 students in both English and Spanish. We need help with volunteers to get the testing done! These hours all count towards your family volunteer commitment.


Please email me if you can help - and let me know which language(s) you can test in - English, Spanish, or both.


Thanks!

Bridget (byaden@plu.edu)

Prayer Requests

Please hold in your prayers:
  • Mrs. Silva who underwent surgery last week!
  • All who are ill with cancer and other diseases.
  • Those who are home-bound.
  • All who are homeless in our community and throughout the world.

Curriculum Corner: Speaking Multiple Languages Staves off Dementia!!

Check out this interesting article about the health benefits of learning multiple languages!!


http://nautil.us/blog/speaking-multiple-languages-staves-off-dementia?ncid=newsltushpmg00000003

Upcoming Events!!

Woodcock-Muñoz Testing

Monday, May 16th, 8am to Thursday, May 26th, 3pm

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

Email Dr. Yaden for more information or to volunteer. This is for grades K - 3 only.

Jamba Juice Sale

Tuesday, May 24th, 3pm

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

Jamba Juice sale after school...$3.00.

Book Fair!!

Wednesday, May 25th, 12pm to Thursday, May 26th, 3pm

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

The Book Fair will run from noon to 3 pm on the early release days.

Third Trimester Conferences: Early Dismissal

Wednesday, May 25th, 12pm

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

We will have noon dismissal so that teachers can do the final conferences of the year on May 25th and 26th. Teachers or parents can request a conference, as needed. Extended Care WILL be available both days.

Third Trimester Conferences: Early Dismissal

Thursday, May 26th, 12pm

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

We will have noon dismissal so that teachers can do the final conferences of the year on May 25th and 26th. Teachers or parents can request a conference, as needed. Extended Care WILL be available both days.

Memorial Day: No School

Friday, May 27th, 8am to Monday, May 30th, 3pm

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

There will be no school on Friday, May 27th and Monday, May 30th, in honor of Memorial Day.

Walk-a-Thon

Friday, June 3rd, 9am

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

Please support the walk-a-thon by getting pledges. For questions, contact Shanan O'Driscoll Hedges at sohedges@gmail.com

8th Grade Graduation Mass

Thursday, June 9th, 9am

520 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

8th Grade Graduation Ceremony

Thursday, June 9th, 6:30pm

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

Please celebrate this special event in the school auditorium.

Field Day

Wednesday, June 15th, 12pm

504 South 30th Street

Tacoma, WA

If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please contact PE Teacher, Shannon Higginbotham at shigginbotham@hrrsjda.org.