Dear Parents,
In Christianity, following Jesus’ example demands faith in action. T
he first step is c
ompassionately identifying with the experiences and feelings of others, followed by an attitude of caring enough to take action. HFCS has been working with students to
put
the idea of empathy into action. It is easier said than done to take an abstract concept and create a learning experience students can personally identify with. How do we as a learning community ignite empathy and compassion?
October has been designated as National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. This campaign unites communities nationwide in educating and raising awareness of bullying prevention. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and purposely excluding someone from a group.
Model respectful behavior for your student(s) and talk to them about respect for their fellow students and adults. Monitor what they watch on television as most children shows are full of insubordinate and disrespectful behavior. Talk with your students about specific strategies they could use to defend a classmate who has become a target.
HFCS NEEDS DEFENDERS
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Encourage kids to speak to a trusted adult if they are bullied or see others being bullied. It is never okay to ignore bullying. The adult can give comfort, support, and advice, even if they can’t solve the problem directly. Encourage the child to
report bullying
if it happens. Children can help someone who’s been bullied by simply being nice to them at another time. Being friendly can go a long way toward letting them know that they are not alone.
The HFCS community is committed to addressing all forms of bullying. We all need to work together to address girl-to-girl bullying. This form of bullying is not the kind of abuse that leaves broken bones; rather, it is a dehumanizing experience that manifests itself in the form of rumor spreading, name calling, psychological manipulation, character assassination and social exclusion. Through the process of “othering”, girl bullies determine who is valued and who is not. Girl-to-girl bullying contributes to a social hierarchy of privilege and oppression. In order to break this cycle, we must all work together. Our students must become each other’s keeper and work to lift one another up.
We are determined to make sure our Christian message makes it from the church and classroom to the playground, bathrooms and hallways. We are determined to provide our students with the tools and support to re-author their identities; from victims, bystanders, or perpetrators to self-defining, responsible young citizens.
Mr. Aubert
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Blessing of Animals
Thursday, October 4th!
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We celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi with the annual Blessing of Animals. Students can bring their pets to school during morning prayer, but remember, pets cannot stay for the day. St. Francis Day represents an exciting celebration of creation.
Everyone, please gather in front of the school.
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View photos from last school year's Blessing of Animals
HERE
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All parents of Preschoolers through 5th graders are asked to bring in one bag of candy for distribution at Trick or Treat Street.
Please deliver candy to your student's homeroom teacher.
Thank you.
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Our school yearbook will be compiled in early 2019. There will be wonderful opportunities for great pictures at upcoming HFCS functions/sporting events.
Please email Mrs. Egebrecht
HERE with pictures to be considered for use in the 2018-19 yearbook.
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- Thursday, 10/4 - Blessing of Animals
- Friday, 10/5 - Spirit Day
You may view all upcoming events
HERE
Top subscribe to our calendar, copy and paste this link into your calendar application:
http://www.calendarwiz.com/CalendarWiz_iCal.php?crd=hfcs-gj
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Prayer intentions for our loved ones can be found
HERE.
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Wednesday, 10/3
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Fried Rice
Salad
Orange Slices
Fortune Cookie
Please click
HERE for the October lunch menu
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Despite what the calendar says,
Falcon's Nest will be
CLOSED Friday, October 12th, so the staff can renew their CPR certification.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Make online payments for lunch, Falcon's Nest, Spirit Wear, etc. Click
HERE to set up your account or to make a payment.
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Family friendly 5K and 400 meter Fun Run.
Costumes, Door Prizes and Awards!!
Sign-up now to guarantee a T-shirt!
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Come celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun environment with food, games, music provided by a DJ and of course, Trick or Treating.
This year's theme is "Movies".
Middle school students wanting to participate must have a parent/guardian signed permission slip.
- Permission Slip HERE.
- Parents, please volunteer HERE.
- Register HERE.
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K-2 Music Program
Our K-2 Music Program,
"The Great Disney Sing Along"
, will begin at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 11th, in the Gym. We hope you can all join us for this fun musical event!
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Fall Band Concert
You are cordially invited to attend the first band concert of the school year on
Thursday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m.
This performance will feature the 5th grade band and the combined Middle School Band. Come and see what your students have learned in the first quarter!
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Each family is asked to sell the 4 raffle booklets that went home in their kiddie mail envelope.
If you will not be able to sell them, please return all unsold tickets to the office.
DO NOT THROW THE TICKETS AWAY! Each ticket must be accounted for through our Colorado Raffle License.
If you need more tickets, come to the office, or please click
HERE
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Help is needed with the annual book fair. Please call (242-6168, ext. 200) or email Anita Keenan
HERE if you can help. Thank you in advance for your kind help! Help is needed the following days/times:
- Monday, 10/15 from 3-4pm to help cashier
- Tuesday, 10/16 from 3-5pm to help cashier
- Wednesday, 10/17 from 12-1pm to help cashier
- Friday, 10/19 from 12-1pm to help take down
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