Newsletter
                             November 2016
 

 
Dear Friends,

 November ushers in crisp autumn air, pumpkin spice flavoring in all shapes and sizes, hot apple cider, class reunions and the beginning of the holiday season to name a few.  Holy Name is no different.  There are a number of activities going on all around us that are both academic, spiritual and recreational.
 
You are all encouraged to participate throughout this month whether it be at the "HN Got Talent" show, Open House, Parent/Teacher Conferences or the Thanksgiving Liturgy.  There is so much going on there is something for everyone.

No matter what is on your agenda this month, may you all truly appreciate the time that you spend with your family and friends as you gather this Thanksgiving Day.  May we all reflect on what we are thankful for and the many blessings in our lives not only this day but throughout the year.
 
On behalf of the Parents Association, I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

God bless,

Kathy Rabbett
 
November Events:
 
Wednesday, 11/2/16: Parents Association Meeting, at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, 11/3/16: FAFSA meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafe 144 (formerly the Library) sponsored by the Guidance Department. 

Friday, 11/4/16: Holy Name Talent Show at 7:00 p.m.
 
Sunday, 11/6/16:  Open House from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
 
Thursday, 11/10/16: Student/Faculty Basketball Game at 6:00 p,m, and Distribution of 1st Qtr Report Cards.
 
Friday, 11/11/16: Veterans Day Holiday - No School.
 
Thursday, 11/17/16: Parent/Teacher Conferences from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. & the PA Basket Raffle.

Friday, 11/18/16: Parent/Teacher Conferences from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., the PA Basket Raffle & Adopt A Student Talent Show at 7:00 p.m.  
 
Saturday, 11/19/16: Entrance Exam for incoming 7th & 9th Graders.
 
Tuesday, 11/22/16: Thanksgiving Liturgy.
 
Wednesday, 11/23 thru Monday, 11/28/16: Thanksgiving Break - No School.
 
 
Upcoming Future Events:
 
Friday, 12/2/16 thru Sunday, 12/4/16: "A Christmas Carol" presentation.

Wednesday, 12/7/16: Parents Association Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Room. 
 
Thursday, 12/8/16: Dan Candell Hypnotist Show sponsored by the After Prom Party.  
 
Saturday, 12/10/16: Entrance Exam for incoming 7th & 9th Graders.
 
Wednesday, 12/14/16: Early Release Day at 10:50 a.m. & Grandparents Concert.

Thursday, 12/15/16: Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12/18/16: Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, 12/19/16 & Tuesday, 12/20/16: Spring Musical Auditions.

Thursday, 12/22/16: Distribution of 2nd Qtr. Progress Reports.

Friday, 12/23/16: Christmas Liturgy & Alumni Breakfast. 
 
Monday, 12/26/16 thru Monday, 1/2/17: Christmas Break - No School.
 
 
  
Volunteers and Donations Needed:
  
Sunday, 11/6/16 for the Open House - 11:00 a.m. (set-up) - 2:00 p.m.  We will be on hand to talk to potential new families and students and answer any questions they may have.
Donations of baked items are needed.  These items may be dropped off by 11:00 a.m. in the kitchen that morning.
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Thursday, 11/17/16 for the Basket Raffle at the Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5:15 - 8:30 p.m.  We are looking for volunteers to sit at our table and sell raffle tickets for the Basket Raffle and 50/50 raffle.

Friday, 11/18/16 for the Basket Raffle at the Parent/Teacher Conferences from 10:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.  We are looking for volunteers to sit at our table and sell raffle tickets for the Basket Raffle and 50/50. At the end of the conferences, we will pick and contact the winners of the baskets and 50/50 raffle.
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If you can help out in any capacity, please contact us via email: hnparentassoc@hlyname.net to sign up.

 

 Holy Name Guidance Corner:

  

**Financial Aid Night: Thursday, November 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafe 144 (formerly the Library).  All are invited and encouraged to attend.

 

Last year the Guidance Department initiated the distribution of a unique Holy Name email account for each student.  Please encourage your child to activate and use this account.

 

Get up to date information by following the Guidance Department blog: holynameguidance.wordpress.com

 

If you have any questions please contact the Guidance Department directly at (508) 753-3813 or by email HNguidance@holyname.net

 

  

Important Reminder:

  

At the end of this 2016-17 school year we will be "graduating" two dedicated members of our Board of Directors: Julia Mitchell, Vice President and Dianne Cundiff, Treasurer.
Elections for the Parents Association Board Members for the 2017-18 school year will be held in May/June 2017.  If anyone is interested please send an email to hnparentassoc@holyname.net.

  

Announcements or Reminders:

  

Does your Holy Name club have any upcoming announcements or reminders that you would like to pass along to the HN Parent Community?  Please send us an email to hnparentassoc@holyname.net and we will include in future newsletters.
In This Issue
Upcoming Future Events
Event Description

F all Open House:
The Holy Name community opens their doors to prospective students and their families to showcase our well rounded academic excellence and extra curricular activities. The Parents Association is available to share their experiences, answer questions and host a table with light refreshments.

Holy Name's Got Talent:
An annual variety-style talent competition open to all students' grades 7-12.  The show features 3 celebrity judges and a student M.C. and the format runs in the style of the hit television program "America's Got Talent!"

Faculty/Senior Basketball Game:
Sponsored by the National Honor Society and held on the night before Veteran's Day.
All students and families are invited to attend.

Parent/Teacher Conference - Annual Raffle:
As a fundraiser, the Parents Association holds a raffle of donated baskets during the Parent/Teacher Conferences in November.
 
Holy Name Entrance Exam:
All students interested in attending Holy Name and entering as 7th or 9th graders are required to take an entrance exam.
 
Parents Association Annual Calendar Raffle:
An annual event, the January Cash Calendar is another fundraiser run by the Parents Association.  We prepare and mail tickets in November, ask families to sell tickets in December and have daily drawings in January.

Parents Association Quick Links
  
Contact us
hnparentassoc@holyname.net
  
Visit the PA Webpage
Parents Association Officers
  
Kathy Rabbett, President
Julia Mitchell, Vice  President
Dianne Cundiff, Treasurer
Joan Flanagan, Secretary    
  
  
Quote of the day

"Dear Lord; we beg but one boon more: Peace in the hearts of all men living, peace in the whole world this Thanksgiving."
Joseph Auslander
Contact Information
  
Kathy Rabbett, President
       hnparentassoc@holyname.net