Our Annual Fund OFFICIALLY launches today. We have an overall goal of $146,000 to support teachers' salaries, tuition assistance, and the new playground! We need your help. We are asking for 100% participation from our families. The amount you donate is up to you (no amount is too small). All we ask is that EVERY family donates to this important fundraiser. You can donate in person or online at www.hrrsjda.org. Simply click on the Donate Now link, enter the amount you wish to donate (one time amount or monthly), and click on Annual Appeal in the Campaign drop-down menu.

We really need your help in reaching this goal. Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to reach out to friends and family. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

Have a wonderful week.

Blessings,

Katie Dempsey

Principal

This Week:

Please check in with the individual teachers for your child's testing schedule and try your best to have your student at school those days (on time).

Thank you!

With just a few weeks complete in the new school year, I hope that everyone is transitioning well into the back to school routine. It is great to see so many familiar faces and new families too. Our Annual Fund Appeal kicks off this month and runs through November. This year we are asking all families to participate by making a donation to this fund. This year’s goal is $146,000 which is a 50% increase over last year’s goal, but accomplishing it will mean not only funding that margin of excellence, but also a brand new playground for our students. No donation is too small. You can choose to make a one time donation or you can pledge a monthly amount. Consider giving $25 a month for ten months which provides a total donation of $250. This year we are hoping for 100% support from our school families at amounts appropriate to their individual abilities.

To donate please see the following secure link on our website: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/o5kPfZnwU-9YPZxE8gatew

Please choose the drop down for Annual Appeal. All donations are tax deductible. Your support is greatly appreciated!

In today's Communication Envelope, you will receive an Opt Out form for the annual Touching Safety Program (Virtus) through the Seattle Archdiocese. You can read more about the program in the description below or go to https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/touchingsafetyprogram.cfm for more detailed information.

All students in grades K - 8 will take the one day (45 min) class some time between Tuesday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct. 12. If you do not want your child to be in the classroom for this class, simply sign and return the Opt Out form. If you DO NOT return the Opt Out form, your child will receive this class. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher. Thank you!

Touching Safety Program:

The job of ensuring children's safety is a challenging undertaking. The prevention of child sexual abuse requires more than adult awareness, education, and training about the nature and scope of the problem. We must also give our children the tools they need to overcome the advances of someone who intends to do them harm. The Teaching Touching Safety program guide (Teaching Touching Safety Guide) is a tool designed to assist parents and teachers in this important task. The Touching Safety program is a vehicle through which parents, teachers, catechists, and youth ministers give children and young people the tools they need to protect themselves from those who might harm them.