Hornet Herald
Teaching the Way of Jesus Christ
Holy Family Catholic School
Email: jshreve@hfsfw.org
Website: www.hfcsfw.org
Location: 6146 Pershing Ave, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Phone: 817-737-4201
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holyfamilycatholicschoolfw/
Kindergarten Field Trip to Brookdale Retirement
November 6, 2017
A message from our principal
This morning we prayed the Holy Rosary for the 26 people who lost their lives in Sutherland Springs, southeast of San Antonio. We not only pray for those 26 who died, but pray for their families, the community, and for the family of the gunman.
We will be hosting Coffee and Conversation on Sunday, November 12, from 8:30am to 11:00am. If you have friends who are searching for a Catholic School with a “family feel, “ please invite them to come by Holy Family on Sunday.
Additionally, your students are encouraged to attend Mass this weekend in their formal uniforms to make a statement saying that Holy Family Catholic School is “the best kept secret in Fort Worth.” Students who dress in formal uniform to Mass may have a non-uniform dress day on Tuesday, November 14.
Veterans Day Prayer Service – Monday, November 13, 8:05am. Since Veterans Day falls on Saturday, please join us as HFCS hosts a parish-wide Veterans Day Prayer Service. “We Remember and Give Thanks” is how we honor those who have served and those who are currently serving in the United States Armed Services. We will meet outside (weather pending) in front of the Parish Hall. Our band will perform the National Anthem and sing God Bless America.
Peace in Christ,
Dr. John Shreve
UPCOMING EVENTS
Due to a constantly changing calendar, we will not be printing a full calendar this year. Please refer to the Holy Family Catholic School website calendar for all important dates. There is a printable version at that link, for your convenience. Thank you!
November 9 - Blaze Pizza Spirit Day
November 7 - Soccer @ 4:15; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
November 11 - Soccer @ 10:00; Holy Family Hornets Nest; Soccer @ 12:00 CANCELLED
November 12 - Coffee and Conversation; HFCS Library
Next Week
November 13 - Veterans Day Prayer Service @8:00 in front of the School
November 16 - Picture Retakes; Group Pictures; Wear Formal Uniform
November 16 - Dad's Club Bowling Night; 6:30
November 20-24 Thanksgiving Break
Important Dates Coming Up
December 1 - Advent Family Night; 6:30-8:30
December 14 - Potbellies Spirit Day 3-8 Chapel Hill location
December 14 - Music and Band Christmas Concert
April 7- Pot O'Gold
HFCS Spirit Day at Blaze Pizza
VETERANS DAY
Please join us November 13 th in honor of Veterans Day. We will have a prayer service and band performance to honor all our Veterans in the front of the school at 8:00.
Dads Club News!
The Fall edition of the Dad’s Club Bowling Night will be next Thursday, November 16th at 6:30PM at the Cityview Lanes, located at 6601 Oakmont Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132. We had a lot of fun last spring, and if you didn't make it, you missed out. We need some good bowlers who can unseat Matt Hoffacker as champion (two in a row). If you are planning to bowl or have questions, please reply to this email so we can get a good head count and reserve enough lanes and food. We have four lanes reserved as of now.
School Chores Day- We have a list of things to accomplish at the school. We also have to clean our grill (had a couple volunteers from fall festival!). Our next Chores weekend will be Saturday, November 18th from 9AM until noon (or sooner). Please let me know if you can help out.
GROUP PHOTOS & INDIVIDUAL RETAKES
Get ready for Class Picture Day and Retakes on November 16!
Flyers and forms were sent home with students today. Students will wear formal uniform. Please return order form to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, November 15.
Individual Picture Retake information: Any student who was absent on the original date will have his/her photo taken at this time. Any student not satisfied with their order must return the original package to the photographer and will receive a replacement.
SAVE THE DATE
Christmas Concert will be Thursday, December 14, 7pm in the Parish Hall. This will be primarily a concert with singing and music performances by our band. There will be a tableau --- from the Gospel at Christmas Eve Vigil Mass.
Thank you!
SOCCER, SOCCER, SOCCER!!!!
Volunteer opportunities
Home and School Association. Contact Angie Uptmore for ways to get involved in the school and classrooms.
Dads Club. Contact George Solerno for ways to get involved in the Dads Club.
Pot O' Gold. Our Annual Fundraiser is right around the corner. Contact Maria Orand for ways to help with this awesome event.
Lunchroom Monitors. Assist during lunch from 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. We need help on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please email Angie Uptmore.
As with any of these volunteer opportunities you MUST have you Safe and Sacred Training completed. Contact Tracy Head if you have questions regarding your status.
Kendra Scott Night Success!
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Our Student Council has adopted True Cross Catholic School in Dickinson, Texas. Their fund raiser profits this year will be for True Cross. A primary fund raiser will be a tamale/enchilada sales drive in early December.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Do you know someone who is interested in our school? We are hosting a coffee November 12th from 8:30 - 11:00 in the Pemberton Library. Encourage others to see what makes us the Best of the Best!
Student Greeters needed!
CALLING ALL SHUTTERBUGS!
We want your HFCS photos! With all of the activities in which our Holy Family Hornets are involved, it is sometimes hard for our staff to be present at every game, meeting and event. Please submit any photos you may have to Sara Hiett at shiett@hfsfw.org, or via text at (817) 313 7027. Your photo could be featured in our next HFCS social media post or promotional flyer!