"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up..."
1 Thes. 5:11
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Upcoming Events
Oct 28-31 -
Red Ribbon Week
Oct 28 - HF Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm
Oct 29 - HF School Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm @ LSMS
Oct 30 - HF Rosary, 9:15 am @ SJ Church Chapel
Oct 30 - HF Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Nov. 1 -
IN SERVICE DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Nov 3 - Daylight Savings Time Ends, set your clocks back one hour
Nov 5 - 4th gr to Nat'l Mississippi River Museum
8:30 am-3:00 pm
Nov 5 - HF Culver's Family Fundraiser, 4-8 pm
Nov 6 - HF Rosary, 9:15 am @ SJ Church Chapel
Nov 6 - HF Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Nov 7 - HF Picture Retake Day
Nov 8 - HF $1 Jeans Day
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New to the Electronic Backpack this week
Red Ribbon Week Flyers
November Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Tuition Tax Information
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Hello, Holy Family!
One of my favorite events at school, as odd as it may sound, has always been conferences. For all 19 of my years of employment in Catholic schools, Yesterday, and again tomorrow, you all are coming here to school to examine the growth of your children in partnership with the staff here at Holy Family. Engaged parents that are in a collaborative partnership with a school that serves and leads the whole child, is a recipe for wonderful development of the children that God entrusts to us. Thank you for taking time to communicate during conferences and throughout the year. There are few things in the world more rewarding than witnessing children growing into the best version of themselves. We are humbled and honored to share this work with you!
God bless your family and our school all year long!
Zach Zeckser
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Holy Family Fall Conferences
are scheduled for Thursday, October 24th and Monday, October 28th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm each day.
You can still sign up for times on Monday!
Please click on the links below for more information on our Fall Conferences and to sign up:
Preschool conferences sign up:
K-4 conferences sign up:
Middle school conferences sign up:
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Holy Family Scrip News
"I order SCRIP cards to be used during Christmas. I order a small amount of cards each month and use the cards to purchase Christmas gifts rather than using my credit card!"
This is what one of our Scrip users has to say about our program. What a great idea! And to help with that, they just announced that some companies will have their $5 and $10 cards until December 23; great for stocking stuffers, grab bags, donations to local shelters and giving trees! See the link below for more details.
Our next Scrip order is due Monday, November 4th at 9am.
Emery Tew
Holy Family Scrip Coordinator
scrip@holyfamilycr.org
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Red Ribbon Week: Send a Message. Stay Drug Free. October 28th-31st:
We have special dress days the week of October 28th-31st to celebrate being Drug Free for all Holy Family students. Please note that St. Jude and LaSalle have different dress days. Please see the flyers in the Electronic Backpack for the dress day theme for each day for each school.
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We will be having our Family Fundraiser at Culver's on Edgewood Rd on Tuesday, November 5th from 4-8.
Culver's would like us to open doors, greet customers and thank them for supporting our School. Please wear school colors or spiritwear. Student's may sign up, but we ask that they have parental supervision.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aacae2da4f85-culvers1
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65% Iowa Tax Credit:
As an Iowa Catholic taxpayer, you can help families with demonstrated financial need attend any Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Dubuque through a contribution to the Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO). Each contribution will receive an Iowa tax credit equal to 65 percent of the donation. The gift may qualify as a charitable deduction on your federal tax return. Visit www.OurFaithSto.org or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 or 307 to learn more.
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LS Parent Association: Fall conferences are coming up Thursday, October 24th and Monday, October 28th. We would like to provide meals for the Staff on these long nights. Please have your items to school by 3:15 p.m.
There are still a few items needed for Monday!
Thank you to Denise Fillenworth for coordinating and the following for providing the Thursday night meals:
Denise Fillenworth, Donna Steger, Teresa Byrne, Jamie Hada, Kelly Wade, Nicky Scoville, Maria Hoefer, Mary Phillips, Julie Mittelstadt, Becky Giese, Jill McGarvey, Holly Bruns and Sue Waldron.
Thank you to the following for the Monday night meals:
Donna Sanborn, Lynn Shannon, Jenny Emerson, April Eich, Maricela Rodrigurz, Cindy Schmerbach, Maria Hoefer, and Corey Kalainoff and anyone we may have missed. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!
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As part of our Red Ribbon Week, we will be having an assembly next Thursday about the importance of being drug free.
A local community member will speak to the 7th and 8th graders about the negative effects drugs have had on his life. He is a Christian man with a powerful story of overcoming a drug addiction and he will share how God guided him on his journey to recovery.
Mr. Dole will speak to the 5th and 6th graders about what drugs do to their bodies and the dangers of addiction.
All grades will also receive information about the current vaping crisis among teens and the truth about why it is so dangerous.
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End of 1st Quarter:
The end of the 1st Quarter is Friday, October 25th. LaSalle does not email 1st Quarter Report Cards. You may check your student’s 1st Quarter grades on your Parent PowerSchool account after 8:00 am on Friday, November 1st. LaSalle Teachers will have all grades updated by then
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New 8th Grade Schedules Starting 2nd Quarter:
Staring 2nd Quarter, 8th grade will have a wonderful new schedule. Our 8th grade will be divided into three groups for all classes! This will mean more individualized attention for students in this large class. In addition, 8th graders will now have an additional specialist time. Our wonderful middle school counselor, Amber Waring, will offer an enrichment period for counseling. This will include a number of focus areas such as general guidance, career counseling, and financial literacy. Thank you to our amazing middle school staff for always looking for ways to best serve and lead our students!
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7th & 8th grade Girls Basketball Coaches Needed:
We need 2 girls certified basketball coaches for the upcoming season. Girls games start December 19th with practices starting a couple weeks before. We are paying coaches this year! Please contact Mr. Dole ASAP if you can coach: jdole@holyfamilycr.org
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Eighth Grade Families, Come Discover Xavier High School on Monday, Nov. 18th!
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Program Begins at 7 p.m.
Eighth graders and eighth grade parents, you are invited to "Discover Xavier Night" on Monday, November 18th! Discover Xavier Night is an excellent opportunity to explore and learn about what makes a Xavier education unique. The evening will feature parent & student programs, testimonials, tours and an activity fair. All eighth grade families are welcome to attend regardless of where your student currently attends middle school. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and program will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Cara Joens at 319-294-6635 ext. 313, cara.joens@xaviersaints.org or visit
www.XavierSaints.org/DXN
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Thank you:
We appreciate Denise Fillenworth and our St Jude PA Reps for setting up and bringing meals for the Conference Nights! Thank you for your generosity and support! Thank you to the following people for Thursday Night donations: Jamie Havlik, Stephanie Oberreuter, Carly Koenig, Kelly Wade, Katie Knowlson, Julie Mittelstadt, Holly Bruns, Kay Forke, Julie Skala, Jamie Larson, Maricela Rodriguez, Becky Giese and Cassie Sirotak. For those bring donations for Monday Night: Carly Koenig, Amy Eidel, Jenny Emerson, Jamie Hada, Emily Vander Tuig, Jamie Larson, Mary Ngotho, Stephanie Oberreuter, Lori Ruiz, Julie Skala, Cassie Sirotak, Laura Herbst and Corey Kalainoff. To anyone we may have inadvertently missed. THANK YOU!
Dress Code Reminder:
Students are to be in dress code slacks/pants. Skirts and Jumpers may also be worn and must have solid colored leggings worn with them. Shorts/Skorts and capris are allowed to be worn in the fall during August and September, and in the spring during May and June.
Shoes/Socks:
only closed toe and closed heel shoes, no boots are allowed during the school day except for snow boots needed at recess, matching socks must be worn at all times, must be non-marking, no Heeley shoes(roller style shoes) allowed.
Picture Retake day:
Thursday, November 7th. Picture packets will be sent home soon. If you choose to have your student’s picture retaken the original packet will need to be returned to school to be sent back to Lifetouch.
Sharing germs starts again!
We have had some lingering illnesses. Please try to let staff know why your child is staying home so we know what is out there. Children should remain at home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. If your child is vomiting or having diarrhea they should remain at home until they are tolerating their diet without vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours. The best defense against illness is good hand washing. Hands should be washed before eating food, after toileting, and any time they are soiled. Also, wash hands after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. Hand sanitizers are a good option when you don't have water and soap available. If medication is needed at school it must be in the original container and marked with the child's name. A medication administration form must be completed even for over the counter medications. We are hoping for a healthy school year for everyone. Remember germs are not for sharing!
Happy Halloween St. Jude Families!
You are invited to share your Halloween creativity by bringing a
family
Jack-o-Lantern or decorated pumpkin to school beginning Tuesday, October 29th through Thursday, October 31st! Pumpkins will be displayed on tables along the hallway. There will be sheets to fill out with the student names and classrooms. You will leave it under your pumpkin. Students who participate will receive a free dress pass! **All pumpkins MUST go home on Thursday. Any left at school will have to be discarded after school.
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Xavier, Church, and Community
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X-Men Wrestling Club (PK-8):
We'd love to have your families join us. Practices start Mon., Nov. 11th. See the flyer in the Electronic Backpack or contact Ben Hoover bhoover@holmesmurphy.com or 319-929-5575 for more information.
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Saints Baseball - Registration for the 2020 Season is Underway
The Saints Baseball program offers the opportunity to play on either competitive or recreational teams in a Catholic environment.
To register,
- Go to: http://crsaintsbaseball.teampages.com/
- Click on "Saints Baseball Registration Link"
For questions, please email
saintsbaseball2013@gmail.com
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Holy Family School System | Website: www.holyfamilycr.org
Business Office Phone: 319.390.6512 | Fax: 319.390.6513
LaSalle Middle School Phone: 319.396.7792 | Fax: 319.390.6527
St. Jude Center: 319.396.7818 | Fax: 319.390.0952
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