Newsletter
                             December 2016
 

 
Dear Friends,

 

The Christmas Season is now upon us. The weather is turning colder and soon the snow will be on the ground.  What a picturesque scene that will be as the backdrop to a Christmas Tree lit up in your families living room window.  As we continue getting closer to the day of Christmas, may we take time out of the hustle and bustle in our lives to reflect on all our blessings and to think of those less fortunate.  Remember that "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" so let us spread joy, love and peace to one another.

 
On behalf of the Parents Association, I would like to wish you all a Blessed and Merry Christmas.
God bless,

Kathy Rabbett
 
December Events:
 
Friday, 12/2/16 thru Saturday, 12/38/16: "A Christmas Carol at 7:00 p.m.

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 Committee at 7:00 p.m.
 
Saturday, 12/10/16:  Entrance Exam for incoming 7th & 9th Graders from 8:00-9:30 a.m.
 
Wednesday, 12/14/16: Early Release Day at 10:50 a.m. & Grandparents Concert at 12:00 noon.
 
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
"Wizard of Oz" Auditions.
 
Wednesday, 12/21/16: Distribution o 2nd Qtr. Progress Reports.
 
Thursday, 12/22/16: Christmas Liturgy/Alumni Breakfast.
 
Friday, 12/23/16 thru Monday, 1/2/17: Christmas Break - No School.
 
 
Upcoming Future Events:
 
Wednesday, 1/4/17: Parents Association Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Room. 
 
Monday, 1/16/17: Martin Luther King Day - No School.

Monday, 1/23/17: Midterms Begin - A & B periods. Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
 
Tuesday, 1/24/17: Midterms - C & D periods.  Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
 
Wednesday, 1/25/17: Midterms - E & F periods.  Early Dismissal at 11:30a.m.
 
Thursday, 1/26/17: Midterms - G period and makups.
 
 
  
News Alert:
  
January 2017 Cash Calendar raffle tickets ON SALE now.
Winners will be listed on the Parent Association Web page throughout the month of January and also included in the February 2017 Parents Association Newsletter.

 

 Holy Name Guidance Corner:

  

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.

  
Parent/Teacher Conference Basket Raffle Winners 2016:
  
1. Christmas Wrap - Meg Liazos
2. Smokestack - Peter DiCerro
3. Trader Joe's - Shelia Muran
4. Mary Kay - Maris Encarnacion
5. Scents of the Season - Meg Liazos
6. Scratch Tickets - Rodney Erickson
7. Bath & Body - Joan Flanagan
8. Romaine's - Dede Blake-Johnson
9. Pamper Yourself - Marie Augustine
10. In The Garden - Sheiela O'Connor
11. College Dorm - Cathy Rondeau
12. Wine & More - Elaine Trottier
13. New England Winter - Tom Harmon
14. Movie - Audette Hammitt
15. Gift Cards #1 - Alyssa Wentworth
15. Gift Cards #2 - Laura Lepard
16. Gourmet Snack/Chocolates - Elaine Trottier
17. Games for the Family - Tim Chauncey
18. Treats for your Pets - Amy Underwood
19. Dunkin Donuts - Julie Camfield
20. Chocolates & More - Jeanne Riley

50/50 Winner $145.00 - Renara Puchala

On behalf of the Parents Association, thank you to the many parents who donated beautiful baskets for us to raffle off and to all those who purchased raffle tickets during the Parent/Teacher Conferences. We thank you for your generosity and continued support. We could not be successful without you.
Kathy Rabbett

  

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
December Events
Upcoming Future Events
News Alert
Important Reminder
Event Description


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

"God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it."
 Pope Francis
Contact Information
  
Kathy Rabbett, President
       hnparentassoc@holyname.net