Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope everyone enjoys this special day which invites us to pause and thank God for everyone in our life that we love.

We are at the approximate midpoint of the second trimester. At this time, parents should be checking the FACTS Family Portal for grades and overall achievement thus far in the trimester. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any concerns or questions. And always, encourage your child to do their very best, every day. If you haven’t already done so, directions for how to create a FACTS Family Portal account can be found in today’s newsletter. Report cards will be distributed on Friday, March 17.

Our morning carline drop off procedures are designed so we can have as safe and efficient arrival as possible. Following the drop off procedures ensures safe arrival and any deviation from that compromises student safety. Please review our drop off procedures in this newsletter.

Our Terra Nova testing will begin on Monday, March 6 and will go through to Thursday, March 9. Students in grades 2-7 will take the Terra Nova. This year we are taking the new version of Terra Nova, entitled Terra Nova Next. These tests and the data we receive from these tests provide us with valuable information that can drive teacher instruction. All tests will be given in the morning. It is very important for students to be present and on time for testing. I thank you in advance for your cooperation during Terra Nova testing.

The penitential season of Lent begins on Wednesday, February 22 with Ash Wednesday. Our school will be celebrating Ash Wednesday with Mass at 9:30 AM and the distribution of ashes. Please join us if your schedule permits. More information on our Lenten plans will be shared very soon.

As a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20th as we celebrate Presidents' Day and the faculty has a professional development day.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Mrs. Haggerty

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School

Extracurriculars

Powderpuff Flag Football, Yearbook Committee

Favorite Memory

A lot of things.

Advice to Holy Family Students

Don't take your time for granted here. You're going to miss it.

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School

Extracurriculars

Soccer, World Cup Club, Flag Football Club

Favorite Memory

My favorite memories were the Hawk Walk and Field Day with my friends.

Advice to Holy Family Students

Respect the teachers and your classmates, and also have fun and spend your time wisely.

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 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
• Mar 17 (Fri): St. Patrick's Day Virtual 50/50 drawing @ 2:00 PM; get tickets now! See flyer for details.
• Mar 23 (Thu): Miller's Ale House, 4:00 PM to Midnight!, Present flyer to the server at the time of payment, 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 $15,000!

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!

Join us at the Fab Lab Center for an Open House designed to highlight all of the camp themes being offered over the 9 weeks of 2023 Summer Camp. Come by, check it out, and get registered to win a free week of camp!

Sunday, March 5, 2023

OPEN HOUSE from 2:00 - 4:00pm

And don’t miss out on the savings of Early Bird Registration…

Save $50 and register by 11:59pm on March 5, 2023!

Multi-week and sibling discounts also available.

QUESTIONS? Email: FabLab@BucksIU.org

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9 Different Weeks of Exciting, Interactive Camps!

Every Week is a Different Theme - Register for 1, 2, 5, or all of them!

Fab Lab Center Summer Camp will engage kids in interactive, challenging, FABulous activities designed to bring tons of smiles. Using games, exhibitions, and competitions, children will use their creativity and curiosity to imagine, explore, design, and create! Each day includes theme-scheduled projects, open/free Fab Lab time, movement breaks, snack times, lunch, and FUN!

• Who Should Attend: Children entering grades 1 through 7 in the Fall of 2023
• Dates and Times: Camps begin June 19 and run through August 25 (no camp the week of July 4th).
• Days/ Hours: Camp is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm [Full Day camp options offer 3 or 5 days a week. Mornings only (8:00 am-12:00 pm) option offers 5 days a week]
• Before/After Care: Fab Lab Explorers is available as an add-on through the camp registration process and provided from 7:00-8:00 am and/or 4:00-5:30 pm.
• Location: Fab Lab Center, One lvybrook Blvd., Suite 150, Warminster PA 18974

Click Here for ALL the Summer Camp Options, Details, Costs and REGISTRATION

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Register on or before March 5, 2023

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