Holy Family School

Knight News May 2008 NEWSLETTER

 

     May is dedicated to our Blessed Mother.  As a Mom to Jesus, Mary did the ordinary daily things you do with  your child(ren)…loved Him, prayed with Him, helped Him with His studies and guided Him as He grew up.  Mary understands what Moms are up against today, so don’t hesitate to turn to her and ask her to intercede to our gracious and caring God for your needs.

      The “Hail Mary” is a special prayer to honor our Blessed Mother.  Try to pray this prayer each day.

 

Scholastic Book Fair

     The Book Fair is taking place this week.  On Friday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. there will be time for you to visit the Book Fair with your child.  Take advantage of this opportunity this Friday.

Mother/Daughter Luncheon

     Villa Maria Elementary and the Ophelia Project is presenting a speaker Dr. Charisse Nixon on May 4^th at the Bel-Air Banquet and Conference Room from 12:30 to 3:00.  The topic, “It Is Not Okay” - learn what you and your daughter can do together to learn practical and effective solutions that can stop our girls from hurting each other with words and actions.

Call 838-5451, x221 to  register.

Muffins for Mom/Grandmas

     To honor our Mom and Grandmoms, we will be having a “Continental Breakfast” for them.  All Moms and Grandmoms are welcome to join us ~

                                    Date   -           Friday, May 9^th

                                    Time   -           7:15 A.M. to 8:15 A.M.

                                    Place  -           School Gym

     Please complete the reservations at the end of the newsletter and return to school by Monday, May 5^th.

     Donuts for Dads and Grand-dads will be on June 2^nd before school ends.

Seawolves Game

     The “Caring Place” is sponsoring a night at Jerry Uht Field on Saturday, May 10^th.  They have donated 200 tickets to our school.  If you would like to take your child(ren) please complete the form at the end of the newsletter and tickets will be sent home with your child.

Math 24 Challenge

     The following students will represent Holy Family School at Seton Catholic School in Meadville on May 12^th.

                                    Grade 5         DeAngelo Malone

                                    Grade 6         Erick Conners

                                    Grade 7         Emmitt Lehman

     Sponsor - Mrs. Landon

                                                GOOD LUCK STUDENTS!

CATHOLIC SCHOOL MARATHON

     Our 10 annual Catholic School Marathon will take place on Wednesday, May 14^th.   Each Student that is participating made an effort to get sponsors and brought in $25.00 or more.  Students that chose not to participate will remain at school and do school work.  Please make this fund raiser a success by being a participant.

     Volunteers are needed to watch the students at Pulaski Park from 12:00 to 2:30.

     Grades K-4 will begin at 12:00 (leaving school at 11:50)

     Grades 5-8 will leave school at 12:20.

Each group will walk/jog for two hours for Catholic Education.

     Students are to wear their GYM UNIFORM to school for this event.

Home and School Meeting

     Our last Home and School Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15^th at 7:00 P.M. in the school gym.  Grades 5 & 6 will perform after the meeting.

     Two scholarships will be drawn - one for those who attended all 5 meetings during the year and one for those who volunteered for school projects - Nut roll sale, Stanganelli Food Sale, Santa’s Workshop, Book Fair, did more than one hour at the School Festival, Catholic School Marathon, Olympic Day, etc.

     If you were doing your 40 hours of service for scholarship tuition, then the above does NOT COUNT.

     Two positions for Home and School positions will be chosen.  All ballots will be sent home on May 7^th and must be returned on or before May 15^th.  Only ACTIVE MEMBERS will be sent a ballot.

First Confession

     The First Communion  class will make their First Confession on Friday, May 16^th at 1:00 P.M. Congratulations to the following students:

Brittany Heath        Michael Krause       Neil McBroom          Christy Szczesny

Malik Woodard        Courtney Woodard            Madasyn Moreno   Mario Moreno

Olympic Day

     Our annual sports day is scheduled for Monday, May 19^th.  Four volunteers are needed for that day.  If you can help out from 9:00 to 2:30, please complete the form at the end of the newsletter.

     Students in Grades 4-8 are encouraged throughout the school year to volunteer their time and do service hours.  They had to complete 15 service hours each semester to qualify for the picnic.  We are thankful to the following students - 

Alyssa Davis         D.J. Coe        Alex Kissell   Michael Martin        Alyx Hanson

Drevell Showers  Chris Pellow   Molly McNaughton Matt DeVore  Jenna Kazmierczak

Kali Laskowski       Patrick Rainey    Marissa Pike  Carly Szczesny      Kevin Lubak

Riley Murray       Devin Pinkney            Katie Kissell             Jacob Faulkner      

Lashayla Showers     Tori Williams     Sebasia Whipple   Brianna Bates                     

Mark Napierkowski        Omari Doxey-Johnson                 Morgan Napierkowski

Can Contest 3

     Our third can contest ends on Tuesday, May 27^th at 9:00 A.M.  Please make sure your cans are here by nine o’clock so your child gets credit.

     Even though the school year is almost over, we do continue to recycle cans and paper throughout the summer.  Your child will receive credit towards the first contest if you do bring cans in throughout the summer months.  If possible, please CRUSH THEM.

Sports Banquet

     Athletes that competed in any of the following sports and participated in the two fund raisers throughout the year, are invited to the banquet.

     Sports - Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer

     Fund Raisers - Sold two boxes of candy, sold 20  Barbato Tickets

          WHAT            -           Holy Family Sports Banquet

          WHEN            -           Wednesday, May 28, 2008 @ 6:00 P.M.

           WHERE         -           Holy Family Gym

     An invitation will be given to the athletes on Tuesday, May 20^th.

Prize Day

     Students that participated in our 10^th annual Catholic School Marathon will have a chance to pick prizes for the donation they received.  For every $10.00 brought in they get a ticket.  Whenever their name is called they get to choose a gift.

Waldameer Picnic - May 30^th

     Tickets for Waldameer Park will go on sale on Tuesday, May 27^th.  The “combo pass” is $13.00 and the strip tickets are $8.00 each.  Tickets can only be purchased with CASH.  No checks will be accepted.

Summer School - June 9-27

     Students that need to attend summer school for additional help for three weeks should register by June 6^th.

Registration is $25.00                   -           Three Weeks of Classes $90.00

Classes are from 9 to noon.

     If a child failed one subject, he/she must attend summer school in order to go in to the next grade.

Tuition, Fees

     All tuition and other fees must be paid in FULL before report cards are distributed at the end of the school year.  Please make sure your financial responsibilities are taken care of so your child(ren) can receive his/her report card.

School Uniform

     A uniform buying guide is attached to the newsletter.  Order by July 1^st so you will have your uniform before school begins in August.

     We do have some used uniforms for you to take.  Please donate your used uniforms if you have outgrown them.

Yearbooks

     Our 2007-2008 yearbooks are being done by Ms. Anderson and Mr. Rexford.  If you wish to order a yearbook, they must be ordered in advance by completing the order form.  All orders must be prepaid.

Pre-School and Kindergarten Celebrations

     Congratulations to the following students who will be celebrating their achievements this past school year ~

Pre-School

Casimara Berdis           Ryan Davis

Kindergarten

Jesse Bateman          Savion Boykin       Savanna Chrzanowski    Michael DeVore      Madasynn Faulkner   Omari Green

Marcel Jeeter     Tyler Keller             Allie Lubak            Emily Lubak

Jaron May           Renaja Poole          Laura Thelan         Sydney Wiler

8^th Grade Graduates

     Our congratulations and best wishes to the following students who  have completed the course of studies and are eligible to begin high school.

2007-2008 Graduates

D.J. Coe              Kyle Cooper            Rachael Decker                  Alyssa Davis

Alyx Hanson        Rasha Hardy           Kaitlyn Kissell                     Kevin Lubak

Kaitlin Mascaro    Devin Pinkney        Patrick Rainey                    Drevell Showers

Kimberly Staudt   Jared Trombetta    Joshua Wienczkowski         Nicole Wolff

Something to think about -

UNITED STATES MAP

A father wanted to read a magazine but was being bothered by his little girl, Shelby.  She wanted to know what the United States looked like.

Finally, he tore a sheet out of his new  magazine on which was printed the map of the country.  Tearing it into small pieces, he gave it to Shelby and said, “Go into the other room and see if you can put this together,  This will show you our whole country today.”

After a few minutes, Shelby returned and handed him the map, correctly fitted and taped together.  The father was surprised and asked how she had finished so quickly.  “Oh,” she said, “on the other side of the paper is a picture of Jesus.  When I got all of Jesus back where He belonged, then our country just came together.”

 Have a beautiful month.    God bless you.

 

                                                                                                            Sincerely,

Sister M. Kevin Berdis, O.S.F.

SEAWOLVES GAME - MAY 10^TH

 

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