Hornet Herald
Teaching the Way of Jesus Christ
Holy Family Catholic School
Email: vtucker@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/
January 25, 2016
A Note from the Interim Principal
Happy Monday! This is a busy week as we gear up for Open House this upcoming weekend (see below for more information.) In preparation for Open House and reenrollment, Father Jeff, the Advisory Council, and I want to share next year's tuition information. For 2016-2017, tuition will remain the same as it has for this current school year.
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE
1st Child $6,900 (parish rate) $7,600 (non-parish rate)
2nd Child $6,700 (parish rate) $7,600 (non-parish rate)
3rd Child and Every Child Thereafter $6,600 (parish rate) $7,600 (non-parish rate)
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
PreK 4 (5-day, M-F) $6,250
PreK 3 (5-day, M-F) $6,250
PreK 3 (3-day, M/W/F) $3,750
Online enrollment will begin for current families on January 27th with priority consideration through February 12th. An e-mail will be sent inviting you to being the 2016-2017 Online Reenrollment process. There is a $300 non-refundable enrollment fee per student. The reenrollment process will provide an opportunity to apply for a tuition scholarship which will be administered through FACTS. The priority deadline for filing a tuition scholarship application through FACTS is March 1st.
Blessings,
Veronica Tucker
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, 1/26 PK4, Kindergarten, 1st and 8th Field Trip to Stock Show
- Wednesday, 1/27 Spelling Bee - 8:15 a.m.
- Wednesday, 1/27 Running Club - 3:05 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Thursday, 1/28 5th Grade Hosting Mass
- Saturday, 1/30 Open House 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Sunday, 1/31 Open House 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Next Week:
- Tuesday, 2/2 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th Field Trip to Stock Show
- Wednesday, 2/3 2nd Grade Field Trip to Bass Hall
- Wednesday, 2/3 Running Club - 3:05 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Thursday, 2/4 4th Grade Hosting Mass
- Friday, 2/5 Family Lunch Day 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Friday, 2/5 Talent Show Dress Rehearsal in gym - 1:45 p.m.
- Friday, 2/5 Talent Show in gym- 6:30 p.m.
Open House THIS WEEKEND!!
Please make plans to attend Open House this weekend. This Open House is for YOU as well as prospective families. All students are asked to come to Mass in uniform this weekend as they are the best advertisement! Please take the time to visit your student's current classroom and see the great things they are doing. Please also visit your student's 2016-2017 classroom and take this opportunity to get a first glimpse into the exciting things coming for your Hornet next year.
Please also invite other families currently searching for a school for their children. We are so proud of all the things happening here and can't wait to share with prospective families. Feel free to forward this newsletter and/or share our event info through the school Facebook page.
Hornet Graduates Excelling at Nolan Catholic
In this week's issue, we would like to honor all of our Holy Family graduates who made the honor roll this past quarter.
In the words of Lisa Griffith, Director of Enrollment at NCHS, "I thought you might want to share with the school at large how accomplished your students are and how ready they are for Nolan Catholic." We are so proud!
Eddie Bickett - Semester honors
Ryan Bloesser - Semester Highest Honors
Avery Boley - Semester High Honors
Anna Browder - Semester Highest Honors
Stephen Caero - Semester High HOors
Casey Chambers - Semester Highest Honors
Whitney Churchill - Semester Honors
Bridget Cook - Semester Honors
Sarah Cook (Gracie) - Semester High Honors
Sophia Cortez - Semester Honors
Lyra Durr - Semester High Honors
Paige Fisher - Semester High Honors
Peyton Fisher - Semester Honors
Kinsley Fitzsimons - Semester High Honors
Daniela Hannah - Semester High Honors
Midori Hrinda - Semester High Honors
Lilly Lopez - Semester High Honors
Julie Malnak - Semester High Honors
Morgan Mantsch - Semester High HOnors
Collin McCabe - Semester Highest Honors
Molly McCabe - Semester Highest Honors
Bailey McCans - Semester Honors
Jessica Neff - Semester Highest Honors
Michael Neff - Semester Highest Honors
Maria Nguyen - Semester High Honors
Thoams Park - Semester Highest Honors
Lucy Petkovyat - Semester High Honors
Madison Rotzoll - Semester High Honors
Matthew Schmidt - Semester High HOnors
Andrea Shollar - Semester HIghest Honors
Dylan Souder - Semester Honors
Kaitlyn Sterett - Semester Honors
Victoria Strickland - Semester Highest Honors
Kennedy Tate - Semester High Honors
Grace Terrell - Semester Highest Honors
Elizabeth Theisen - Semester Honors
Gabe Thomas - Semester Honors
Caroline Unkefer - Semester Highest Honors
Thank you, Holy Family Ambassadors!
A BIG thank-you to the following students who came to Mass in uniform this past weekend and passed out postcards sharing information about Open House. You represented us well! Please meet in the cafeteria immediately following morning prayers tomorrow (January 26th) for donuts and orange juice.
Connor Cook
Erin Fishman
Emily Grimes
Madison Grimes
Alexis Hilliard
Eliza Hilliard
Mary Michael Johnson
Jackson Thompson
Payton Thompson
Klement Rix
Ethan Zavala
Thank You Asprilla Family!
Free Throw Contest
On Friday, Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council conducted a free throw contest for boys and girls ages 9-14. All participants did great and congratulations to the following age group winners:
14 Girls - Nicole Zavala
14 Boys - Matthew Jones
13 Girls - Mandy McCans
13 Boys - Griffin Kopp
12 Girls - Emily Grimes
12 Boys - Connor Cook
11 Girls - Chloe Hoyt Wong
11 Boys - Michael Jones
10 Boys - Tyler Phillips
9 Boys - Javier Alvarez
Each age group winner is eligible to advance to the Diocesan Free Throw Contest at Nolan Catholic High School on Saturday, February 6th. Once again, congratulations to all that participated!
Catholic Charities S.O.S. Team
THIS Wednesday, January 27th, is the last day to turn in items for the S.O.S. Catholic Charities project sponsored by our 7th grade. Please be generous.
The following items are needed. Please bring any donations to the 7th grade classroom.
- 1 Gallon Ziplock Bags
- Full-size shampoo
- Soap
- Wash cloth
- Q-tips
- Deodorant
- Razor
- Lotion
- Full-size toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Bug spray (small bottle)
- Peanut butter crackers
- Granola / protein bars
- Pop-Top cans (i.e. Vienna sausages)
- Water bottle (small)
- Hand sanitizer
- Socks
- Bandana / Rag
- Duct Top Roll (mini)
- Sunscreen
- Kleenex (travel-size)
Make Plans to Join Us for The Phantom of the Pot O' Gold: Phantom's Masquerade Ball
Pot O' Gold is one of Holy Family Catholic School's primary fundraisers and has a long tradition of raising funds for our school while providing a fun night out for our parents. This year's goal is $50,000. Please make plans to join us this year for The Phantom of the Pot O' Gold: Phantom's Masquerade Ball, as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of our wonderful school. POG will be held on March 5, 2016, starting at 6 p.m. at Ridglea Country Club.
The event sponsorship deadline has been extended until February 29, 2016. Event sponsorship offers the opportunity to receive reservation tickets and showcasing of your family name and/or business through social media, the school's website, the program cover and the slide show shown at Pot O' Gold. A sponsor form is included in the parent packet. For more information or questions about being an event sponsor, please contact Tracy Head at 817-737-4201 x110 or busmgr@hfsfw.org.
If you have any questions about Pot O' Gold, please contact Lisa Phillips at mslisa2902@gmail.com or Melodi Thompson at Melodi-thompson@att.net.
Pot O' Gold Raffle Tickets
Raffle ticket sales are off to a GREAT start! Keep selling! Raffle tickets must be turned in at 2:30pm each Friday to receive credit for the week sales. If you need more raffle tickets, please ask the front office. The price of the raffle tickets was left off all tickets. The price of each raffle ticket is $5 or a book of 6 for $25. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Pot O' Gold Raffle Ticket Results - Week Two!
Pot O' Gold Raffle Ticket Results - Week Two Congratulations to the 2nd grade class for being the top selling class two weeks in a row. WAY TO GO 2nd GRADE!
Top individual sales for this week are:
Top individual sales for this week are:
1st Place:
Klement Rix and Presley Fulbright
2nd Place:
Cooper Orand
3rd Place:
Maddie Grace Wolff
Elli Kriss
Adriana Villarreal
Individual Sales List:
Thank you to all the students below who helped make this week's raffle sales a success:
Klement Rix
Maddie Grace Wolff
Adriana Villarreal
Tuesday Hiett
Lauret Miller
Presley Fulbright
Cooper Orand
Elli Kriss
Ashton Brissette
Isabella Almas
Lucas Asprilla
Pot 'O Gold Wine Pull
Get in the "spirit" with a donation of a bottle of wine for the Wine Pull that will be held at the Pot O' Gold! We are asking for a donation of a bottle of wine worth $15.00 or greater. All wine must be received by Wednesday, February 3rd. You may drop it off at the school office. Volunteers will be in carpool line on Thursday and Friday at drop off and pick up to receive donations.
If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Maria Orand at 817-676-6711.
St. Alice / Holy Family Alumni
Are you a St. Alice / Holy Family Alumni? Come join alumni and celebrate the school's 70th Anniversary at POG. If you or anyone you know is an alumnus, please send your contact information to Lisa Phillips at hfcspog2016@gmail.com. The POG committee will be sending out special invitations to all alumni. Please feel free to share this message with friends and family.