Holy Family Catholic School


5-9-2024

E-Newsletter

Lord, give us hearts that are open and attentive to the pain and the sufferings of others. Help us to quiet our own wants, grumblings and complaints so that we can hear the pleas from our brothers and sisters for help and comfort that occur around us. Empty us of our self-seeking behavior and help us follow You in the service of others. Amen

Principal's Letter


“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus”

St. John Vianney 

 

Dear Families, 

 

Each week, we are so blessed to have priests and deacons who come to our school and celebrate Mass with our students. The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our faith, and we cannot have our school Mass without the loving service of our priests.  

 

Next week, we will be thanking all the clergy who have celebrated Mass with our students this year. If your student would like to thank our priests by drawing a picture or making a card, please bring the cards to the office by Tuesday afternoon. Then, we will be sharing the notes of appreciation with our clergy at a special luncheon on Wednesday.  

 

As May continues, we continue to celebrate our teachers and our school nurse. Our teachers work so hard to help our students grow and learn. Mrs. Guzman works to help keep our students and teachers healthy! Thank you to all our families who have showered our faculty and staff with love and appreciation this week.


Today, we thank our volunteers. Many of the events that happen at Holy Family would not be possible without our volunteers. Thank you to our volunteers for welcoming new families, attending field trips, hosting the NET ministry adults, coaching PSIA, assisting in the office, setting up before events, helping during an event, and cleaning up after an event to name a few ways that our volunteers have helped make our school an amazing place. I am so thankful for the servant leadership and countless hours of assistance this year. 

 

God Bless, 

Erin Vu 

Mrs. Wilson's Second Grade Class Hosting Mass


We had a wonderful Mass today. Thank you to Mrs. Reilly's second grade class who proclaimed the readings for us.


Mass on Thursday, May 16th will be hosted by Mrs. Wilson's second grade class. Please consider volunteering to help with set-up before Mass or take down after Mass.


All are welcome to attend!

Mass Schedule 2023-2024
Liturgy Volunteer Sign-up

Nurse's Appreciation


A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Guzman who has dedicated this school year to keeping us safe and healthy. We love you!!

graduation

8th Grade Graduation


Please join us for 8th grade graduation as we celebrate our students on Tuesday, May 21st at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 5pm. Reception to follow.

Talent Showcase


In case you were unable to attend the Talent Showcase on Friday, April 26th here is the link to view it.

YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION DAY – Next Week!


Yearbook distribution will begin next Tuesday, May 14th with 8th grade students only. The rest of the school will receive theirs Thursday, May 16th.


Thank you to those that have ordered their book and supported the yearbook program. This book is made by students with lots of love and hard work! 


If you would still like to order a book, online sales close tomorrow, May 10th.  At this time, we have 47 unsold copies. Once those are gone, we will be out for the year. After tomorrow, sales will continue through the business office, via cash or check until sold out. (Only books purchased online will be distributed to students on distribution day.)

Order Yearbook

FlynnO'Hara Uniforms


Save the Date!

for a Uniform Measuring Event


Date: Friday, May 31, 2024

When: 9:30am-5:00pm

Location: St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School Gymnasium

9300 Neenah Ave., Austin 78717


FlynnO'Hara invites Holy Family Catholic School to join us for a uniform shopping event. Our staff will be available to measure students, answer questions about the uniform, and help families place orders for the upcoming school year.

FlynnO'Hara
Measuring Event Sign-up

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend this event, we recommend families get their uniform shopping done at least ONE MONTH before the first day of school to ensure your students have everything they need.

DUE NOW!

 

Please return all library books the week commencing Monday, May 6th! Bring your books to the library anytime from May 6th to May 10th or give them to your homeroom teacher. Parents also need to return all borrowed library books this week.

 

8th grade student obligations are due from May 11th to May 21st; they will be billed in FACTS May 10th.

 

PK-7th grade student obligations due from May 14th to May 24th; they will be billed in FACTS May 13th.

medicine

Medications


Parents must pick up student medications prior to the last day of school. All medications that are left will be disposed of in accordance with proper prescription drug disposal policies.

lost and found

Lost and Found


We have several items in the Lost and Found. Please stop by the school office in the Grace building to see if something is yours! All unclaimed non-uniform items will be taken to Goodwill.

Forms should be submitted electronically to Mrs. Walker by emailing kwalker@holyfamilycs.org or by turning them into Mrs. Flores in the Grace Building.  

Course Catalogue
Registration Form

ADVANCEMENT

Holy Family is such a special community because of our parent involvement and support. The gifts of your time, talent and treasure are what makes this school so amazing. We offer up this special prayer for you this week.  

Angel Fund


Angel Parents – WE ARE SO CLOSE!  We have two short months to raise $3,900.00 to reach our goal of $330,000

 

Your participation is the key to our success.     

 

The grade level PIZZA PARTY challenge is still going on until NEXT WEDNESDAY. The grade that has the highest percentage of participation by May 15th will be the WINNER! You donation will credit every grade level that you have a student in.  

 

Huge Kudos to Mr. Segura’s class who was the first class to hit 50% participation! If no one overtakes them this week, this class will win a special treat for having over 50% family participation!  

 

Here are the grade level Family Participation Standings:


Pre-K – 31%

Kindergarten – 34%

1st grade – 33%

2nd grade - 38%

3rd grade - 37%

4th grade - 38 %

5th grade - 31%

6th grade - 23%

7th grade - 38%

8th grade- 23%


Remember, every dollar of the Angel Fund benefits every student at Holy Family and supports the operations budget which keeps tuition costs down!  Make your gift here. There is even an option to break it up into payments between now and June 30th. 

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

Parent Association Website

Please join us in congratulating our 2024-2025 Parent Association Executive Board:


President: Johanna Laya

Vice President: Anna Perusse

Treasurer: May Mitchell

Secretary: Kate Bierschenk

PK-1st grade Parent Representative: Preeti Pereira

2nd - 4th grade Parent Representative: Maribel Zarzar

5th-8th grade Parent Representative: Kathleen Meza

Are you EIM certified & have a badge? Sign up to volunteer today!

  1. Liturgy Volunteers
  2. Lunch Volunteers
  3. Library Volunteers
  4. Office Volunteers
  5. Morning Car Line Volunteers
  6. Uniform Resale Angel Boutique Volunteers
  7. General Volunteer Interest Form

Upcoming Events

  • 05/13 | Parent Association Executive Committee Meeting
  • 05/14 | Angel Boutique
  • 05/15 | Spirit Night at Baskin Robbins
  • 05/17 | 2nd & 8th Graders Recognition Event
  • 05/20 | Uniform Donation Drive (5/20 - 5/24)
  • 05/24 | Parent End-of-Year Party

Upcoming Spirit Night

ST. DOMINIC SAVIO NEWS

Summer Camps at St. Dominic Savio


Please click the link below to view the various camps offered through St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School.

Summer Camp Options

COMMUNITY NEWS

UK Soccer School Summer Camps


UK Soccer School is delighted to be running Soccer camps across the summer at St Dominic Savio High School. 


We will be offering all Holy Family students 10% off summer camps with code: PJSSC

The camps will focus on a different technical aspect of soccer each day; passing, dribbling, tricks & skills, shooting and attacking/defending. We will also have a World Cup style tournament each day so the children can put their new skills into action!

Register Here
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