Holy Family Happenings
Encourage one another and build each other up. 1 Thes. 5:11
January 10, 2020
Jan 13 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff professional development
Jan 14 - SCHOOL IS IN SESSION - NO CR BUSING (CR Schools have this day off)
Jan 14 - HF Spirit Event @ Panda Express 10:30am-9:00 pm (see below for more info)
Jan 15 - HF Rosary, 9:15 am @ SJ Church Chapel
Jan 15 - HF Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Jan 17 - End of 1st Semester
Jan 18 - Marion Honor Band
Jan 20 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff professional development
Jan 22 - HF Rosary, 9:15 am @ SJ Church Chapel
Jan 22 - HF Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Jan 24 - HF Spirit Day
Jan 26-Feb 1 - Catholic Schools Week (CSW) More information to follow with activities for the week
Candy Sale Information Flyer
Scrip Rebate form
Future Saints Night Flyer
February menus
Principally Speaking
It seems like a long time since we last connected through the Holy Family Happenings, and I am glad to be in touch again. So much has been happening, and I am glad to share with you some of what I see from my office. Of course there are exciting events such as our A and B squad girls basketball teams defeating Excelsior in basketball this week, the upcoming religion bee, and Catholic Schools' Week.
More than this, though, I am excited to share with you that we again are growing! Four new students have joined our school in grades K, 2, and 7. We are so excited to welcome Rodrigo, Reina, Mary, and Maddox and their families. Please continue to share Holy Family with people with children that deserve to be in a Catholic school. Later this month, we will share a video online (Facebook, Twitter, and our web site) that does a beautiful job of communicating what our school is all about. Along with this, there will be a chance for families to earn tuition support just for sharing the video! I remain hopeful that we can continue to grow in enrollment and in excellence.
Also looking forward to next year, I am elated to be planning for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at Holy Family! Our preschool 3 and 4 as well as our kindergarteners are slated to receive the opportunity to participate in this beautiful catechesis program at school during the school day! We have space. We have sponsors. Now we need you! We are looking for volunteers to help us as teachers and as assistants. I am convinced that this will be a tremendously rewarding experience for anyone involved. Please be in touch with any questions!
God bless you!
Zach Zeckser
Chief Administrator
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL SYSTEM NEWS
IMPORTANT: NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020 - STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IMPORTANT: NO Cedar Rapids Busing January 14, 2020
World's Finest Chocolate Sale Volunteers Needed
The Holy Family annual World's Finest Chocolate sale will run from Friday Jan. 17 through Friday Jan. 31. Volunteers are needed to process candy refill requests. Each shift lasts only about 1 hour. Help is needed at both the LaSalle and St. Jude centers for all 9 school days of the sale. (No classes on Monday 01/20).
All candy refills should be completed by dismissal at 3:30pm. You can volunteer at any convenient time during the school day. St. Jude also needs volunteers to fill orders for morning pre-school students that dismiss at 11:30am.
A brief training session will be held. Choose Friday 01/17 at St. Jude following dismissal at 3:40pm or Monday 01/20 at Panera 2665 Edgewood Road SW at 4:30pm
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
Questions?
Contact candy chair Jenn Kinner
Or 319-330-0966
World's Finest Chocolate Sale Information
Greetings Holy Family. The time has come again to start the Annual Holy Family World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser candy sale. This is one of the main three Parent Association fundraisers. You can help our school by selling WFC candy or sending a $30 donation instead of selling WFC candy. We appreciate your support to improve our school.
If you would prefer not to sell candy, a printable Buyout form is included in this email. The completed Buyout form and $30 donation are due to school by Wednesday Jan. 15th. A printed Buyout will also come home with your student today.
Candy sale begins Friday Jan. 17 and ends Friday Jan 31. An explanation letter including important dates and general guidelines is included in the Electronic Backpack. A printed copy of this explanation will go home in every candy case.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you for your support of our Holy Family Schools
Jenn Kinner WFC candy coordinator
HF Spirit Event at Panda Express
Come support Holy Family Schools at our HF Spirit Event at Panda Express, 3510 Edgewood Rd SW on Tuesday, January 14th, 10:30 am - 9:00 pm. 20% of sales will be donated to Holy Family when you drive-thru or dine-in! Be sure to mention “Holy Family” when you order.
Holy Family Scrip News
Here are the remaining Scrip order dates for 2020:
Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 2, 30, April 20, May 4, 18
We hope everyone had a great Christmas Season! With the new year, we will need families to fill out the 2020 calendar year Scrip Rebate Form and return. I am sending them home with current scrip orders or you can download one from the Electronic Backpack and return it at your earliest convenience.
We are looking forward to Catholic Schools week and I'm planning on being at the St. Jude's Soup supper to answer questions and help enroll new families to the program.
Emery Tew
Holy Family Scrip Coordinator
Catholic Schools Week
We are beginning the preparations for Catholic Schools Week coming up at the end of January. St. Jude Center will be hosting a Soup Supper to celebrate our Catholic school. If you know of a business or someone who may be interested in donating food or money to help with the cost please email hwilliams@holyfamilycr.org.
Here is a list of items needed:
300 hotdogs and buns, Lemonade, Crackers, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 300 spoons and 300+ napkins.
Holy Family Sock Hop
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
HF Parent Association Staff Appreciation
We "Donut" know what we would do without our wonderful teachers and staff at LaSalle. Let's bring in some delicious breakfast treats to thank them for being fabulous! Please sign up on the link for Friday, January 24th Staff Appreciation.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aacae2da4f85-january8th Grade Parent Xavier Information
Reserve your place today in Xavier's incoming freshman class. Applications are found here.
Xavier counselors will be visiting with 8th graders in later January to review options for courses. Parents will then be emailed or mailed the recommended courses for review ahead of freshman scheduling night.
Freshman scheduling night is Feb 10th at 6:30 in the Xavier High School gym. Attendance at this event is mandatory for families interested in registering for Fall 2020.
Tuition Assistance in available for the 20/21 school year. Learn more here.
As always, questions can be directed to me 319-739-7313 or cara.joens@xaviersaints.org.
Tutoring
Mrs. Geralynn Schneider, former Holy Family teacher for 22 years, is offering personal academic tutoring after school or on weekends! She specializes in Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary, Writing and Executive Function (organization) skills, but is available for other subjects and general homework help as well. If your child could benefit from one on one academic assistance from a certified, experienced classroom teacher, contact Mrs. Schneider at geralynn.schneider@gmail.com or 319.431.6123 for more information.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
HF Parent Association Staff Appreciation
Soup Supper Request
FAST Testing
The FAST screening window will begin January 13th and runs through February 7th for Kindergarten through 4th grade students. During this time students will be given screening assessments to help us know which students may need additional support. The students complete screening assessments three times each year. These assessments help teachers see which students are likely to meet the end of year learning goals, and which ones need more help. Please be sure your students get adequate rest and nutrition during the screening window.
XAVIER HS, OUR PARTNER PARISHES AND COMMUNITY NEWS
Dancing with the Saints!
Dancing with the Saints returns for its fifth season and again features ten Xavier community stars who are pairing up with local dance professionals to compete for YOUR vote via an online donation. All voting donations go to support a specific need/project at Xavier High School. This year’s proceeds will be used for necessary upgrades to XHS classrooms. Dancing with the Saints culminates with a high-energy live event in which our stars and their dance pros perform in front of nearly 1,000 attendees who are treated to a full sensory experience of dinner, dancing, music, lights, fellowship and fun. We invite YOU to vote for our stars AND experience the live event on January 18, 2020. You won’t want to miss it!
Voting is now open and tickets are now on sale, but they are going quickly! Vote and get tickets at XavierSaints.org/DWTS.
Positively Family
Email: zzeckser@holyfamilycr.org
Website: www.holyfamilycr.org
Location: 3700 1st Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: 3193967792
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolyFamilySchoolSystem/
Twitter: @HolyFamilyCR