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/
September 11, 2017
A message from our Principal
This morning we prayed for all those who died on September 11, 2001 and we prayed for their grieving families. We talked about having the courage to be peacemakers and servants to all people in the world. “Lord, may we always find a peaceful way to resolve arguments and let go of anger, hurt, or revenge.”
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!
This Week
September 13th- Advisory Council meeting @6:00
September 14th- 5th grade mass @ 8:15, North Texas Giving Day ends @ 12!
September 14th- Volleyball Games; 6th Grade 5:00 @ St. John; 8th Grade 6:00 @ St. Maria Goretti
September 16th-Volleyball Games; 6th Grade 10:00 @ St. Andrews; 7th Grade 12:00 @ St. Andrews; 8th Grade 3:00 @ Nolan
Next Week
September 20- Home School Association first meeting, 6:30 in the Library
September 24- Fall Festival 1-5
September 24th thru 28th- Book Fair Open
Annual Appeal Kickoff
What a great way to start our Annual Appeal. Get up and Give during North Texas Giving Day! Don't forget that this year donors can schedule their gifts before the 14th! Scheduled giving opens on September 7 at 8 am and goes through September 14 at midnight!
Parent/Teacher Conference
September 22 is Parent-Teacher Conference Day. Each homeroom teacher (PK3 thru 8th) will send an email with SIGNUP GENIUS so that you can schedule your conference. Additionally, teachers of elective/specials (PE, Art, Music, Spanish, and Computer) will be available if you have any questions for them.
Get your Name in the Prayer Garden!
Calling all Shutterbugs!
Support us with a review
If you do not feel comfortable giving us 5 Stars, please contact Dr. John Shreve or Tracy Head with your concerns, and we will be happy to discuss any questions or comments you may have.
Box tops for education
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS
If a student will be absent, please call or email the front office at mvasquez@hfsfw.org and your child’s Homeroom Teacher to let them know. Homework requests must be emailed to your child’s teacher by 10 am.
AUTOMATED ATTENDANCE EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS RenWeb will generate an attendance notification for all student absences in Kindergarten through 8th grade at 10 am. You may check the status of this absence as to Excused or Unexcused by logging into your RenWeb. Thank you!
Holy Family Community Fall Festival
Holy Family Community Fall Festival, September 24, 2107
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the Holy Family Community Fall Festival on September 24, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. New to the festival this year will be the kickoff to the Scholastic Book Fair, located in the school library! The day will be filled with games, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, fun, fellowship, and food.
Play Passes (wristbands), Ticket Sales and Fall Festival T-Shirt Orders
Pre-order sales for play pass bracelets, tickets, and Fall Festival T-shirts were sent out this weekend. Check your email for more information. For your convenience, order forms are included in Monday folders. T-shirt order forms are due this Thursday, September 14. Play Pass and ticket order forms are due Thursday, September 21.
Donations for BINGO and Cake Walk
We are in need of donations and are asking that each family please donate the following items:
· 2 baked goods for the Cake Walk
· 2 Bingo Items
If you are struggling finding items for BINGO donations, here are some ideas: Gift cards, holiday items / decor, gift baskets, household goods, toys, Legos, crafting and coloring items, sporting goods / apparel. Remember, EVERYONE likes to play bingo so we need prizes for ALL ages.
Please turn in bingo donations by Friday, September 22. These items can be placed in the Fall Festival donation box on the library stage. Baked goods for the Cake Walk can be turned in on Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24.
Volunteer Opportunities at Fall Festival
Every year the fall festival is a HUGE success because of the hard work from our volunteers. Room parents have sent out emails to their class looking for help with class booths. Please sign up for an hour or more to work your class booth the day of the festival. Help is also needed in the prize booth. If you are interested, please contact Brenda Conway at brenda.conway@sbcglobal.net.
This is a great way to start earning your volunteer hours for the year! Please make sure you have taken or are up-to-date on the Safe and Sacred class. The class must be completed before volunteering at the Fall Festival. For more information contact Tracy Head at busmgr@hfsfw.org.
Arts & Crafts Vendor Forms
The Fall Festival celebration will once again have vendor booths this year! This is a chance to sell one-of-a-kind handcrafted items or promote your home business that sells goods. The cost per booth is $25. For more information please contact Tracy Head at busmgr@hfsfw.org or 817-737-4201. Forms are available through the school office. All forms for craft booths are due on Monday, September 18.
Book Fair
Volleyball Season is HERE!
Student Council News!
This past month Student Council has started recycling plastic and cans during lunch. You are welcomed to bring plastic and cans to school and recycle the items at the school. Student Council also held a family dance that was a huge success! The amount of books donated was amazing and so was the turn out! Stayed tuned for more Student Council News to come!