18-February-2020
Issue 23
Principal's Corner
Dear Parents,
This past weekend was a wonderful time to enjoy the sunshine. Looking out my office window, I see the birds building their nests and thoughts of Spring are swimming in my soul. It brings me such joy and I think of the statement by Kurt Vonnegut, “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”  Too often we tend to brush off the little things for what we consider “big” milestones. While these milestones are important, we need the little moments to fill our souls and make us smile. So in honor of the little things, I wanted to share a handful of the little things that bring a smile to my face and refresh my soul:

  • A high five from a middle schooler
  • A kindergartner who wanted to show me how high they could swing
  • A kindergartner who couldn’t wait to show me her new hair ties
  • A 4th grader who held the door open for all his friends
  • A card trick from one of my middle schoolers
  • A 1st grader who decided he was going to hold a little boy’s hand who was crying
  • A 3rd grader who wanted to help in the lunch room
  • Ms. Kelly smiling as she greets everyone to our school
  • Students leading prayer

These may seem like small moments but they are but of the tapestry of our lives that make it special.
God Bless,
Mrs. Gipson
It is that time of year when we start planning for the next school year (2020-21) . If you are interested in enrolling any siblings of students who are currently attending Holy Family, please let us know ASAP by clicking HERE , or by calling the office at 242-6168.
The flu is on the rise in Mesa County. There have been confirmed cases of both Influenza A and B here at HFCS. Please keep students home if they are sick, to help prevent the spread of illness. Information from the Mesa County Health Department is below.
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Important Calendar Changes
Attention 5th - 8th grade band parents and students:

The Spring Band Concert originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2020, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 7pm.
Please mark these dates in your calendar.

When: Thursday and Friday (4/30-5/1)
Where: Stocker Stadium
Time: 8am - 2:30pm
  • Thursday, April 30th, for grades 5 - 8
  • Friday, May 1st, for grades 2 - 4
Prayer intentions for our loved ones can be found HERE.

You may submit a prayer request by clicking  HERE.

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Important Yearbook Information
Our yearbook has a super easy way to upload your HFCS pics directly from your phone straight to our yearbook site!

Instructions on how to download the app can be found HERE.

Enter the password: falcons20 .

In this app, you can view photos that have been submitted.
2019-20 yearbooks are on sale!

Pre-order your copy today online HERE, or in the office by check or cash.
High School Freshman Information
8th grade parents and students, please see the following information below regarding high school for the 2020-21 school year.
Grand Junction High School
AP (Advanced Placement)/Honors Classes
  • AP/Honors Night is on Wed., 3/4/20 at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.
  • Freshman Family Night is on Thur., 3/26/20 at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.
Central High School
STEM Program
See what CHS has to offer with their National Recognized STEM Program HERE.
Fruita 8/9
  • New student Information can be found HERE.
  • Shadow Day is on Fri., 2/21/20. Please sign up by calling 254-6720, option 2, if your student is interested.
SAVE THE DATE
Requests for school of choice open at 10am on Monday, 3/9/2020.
Families can submit an application HERE.
Save the Date!!!
Information on this year's Gala went home in your kiddie mail envelope.



Please contact Jennie Aubert with any questions, 242-6168, ext. 150, or by email HERE .




Purchase tickets below:
Language Clubs at HFCS
1st - 8th Grade
4th - 8th Grade
Visitors in Preschool and Pre-K
The Tooth Fairy
Abby Funke (Oaklee Lorimor's mommy) visited from Pediatric Dental Specialists.

The mission is to promote oral health care for children in our community while at the same time, provide education in motivation to improve the children's oral health care practices.
Pilot
Captain Hank Sardelli (Rami and Henry Harawi's Grandfather) told Preschool and Pre-k all about his adventures of being an airplane Pilot.