Falcon's Quill
Principal's Corner
Dear Parents,
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It was first celebrated in 1621 when the Pilgrims shared a Harvest feast with the Wampanoag natives. There are many things to be thankful for at our school. I asked some Kindergarten and 1 st grade students what they were thankful for and I was not surprised by their kind answers. These are some of their responses.

“I am thankful for: my mom and my dad; dog; my cat; my hamster; my bird and my teddy bear; my family; God and church; our food and our home; for my school and Ms. Bremner; my friends; God; Jesus and the Holy Trinity; how we’re all different; the world; everything; my food; my fish and everything God created; our playground and finally I am thankful for homework.” (I’m not sure if he was serious about the last one.)

I’d like to mention what I am thankful for as well. I am so thankful that we have a merciful and generous God who loves us so much. I am thankful for my amazing family at home and at school. Our school community is so loving and kind. I am thankful I work at a school that values each person and recognizes that we all have gifts to share. Our Creator has blessed each of us with a gift to give. I’m so blessed to be able to share my faith with God’s precious gifts. Thank you for being a part of this amazing community!

Mrs. Gipson
Illnesses Prevention
Please help to not spread sickness here at HFCS by keeping any students at home who are feeling ill. Please encourage your students to limit personal and close contact with anyone who may be sick. Encourage them to NOT SHARE FOOD OR DRINKS! These are the top causes of illnesses spreading.

Please highly encourage students to wash their hands frequently and bathe regularly. If your student is experiencing a fever or nausea/vomiting, we will notify you and send them home. Students should not return to school until vomiting or fever has subsided for 24 hours without medication. If medication is needed for a fever or GI issues they are still contagious and will continue the spread of illness.
Ice Skate Night
Thank you everyone who came out to celebrate our school last Friday at the Glacier Ice Arena. Thank you DeCoursey family for setting this up.

***MISSING***Please check your student's helmet. A black hockey helmet with coyotes on it and yellow on the inside, was picked up by mistake on Friday at the ice arena. This helmet is part of a kid's hockey uniform. Please call the office if you find it.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
We'll be collecting food until Thursday, 11/21.
School Calendar
To view a monthly calendar, please  click HERE .

T o subscribe to our calendar, simply copy and paste this link into your calendar application on your phone, tablet, etc.:
http://www.calendarwiz.com/CalendarWiz_iCal.php?crd=hfcs-gj
Prayer List
Prayer intentions for our loved ones can be found HERE.

You may submit a prayer request by clicking  HERE.

Lunch Menu
On Friday, 11/22, we will be serving a Thanksgiving meal for lunch.

If you would like to join your student for lunch, please let the office know by 12 noon on Thursday, 11/21 , to allow the cafeteria staff to have an adequate lunch count for 11/22.
***Menu Change*** Please note there has been a menu change for Wednesday, 11/20 & Thursday, 11/21. The November menu link in today's newsletter and website have been updated and reflect this change.
Online Payments
Make online payments for lunch, Falcon's Nest, athletic fees, etc.

Click HERE to set up your account or to make a payment.
Religious Goods Sale - Save the Date
Please plan to join us for this special event, on Wednesday, 12/4/19, or give your student a few dollars to shop for gifts. The items range in price from $0.50-$20 with lots of things in between.
Help is needed to make this sale happen for our students.
Please click HERE for a list of areas help is needed.
Yearbook Pictures Wanted
Our school yearbook will be compiled in early 2020. There are wonderful opportunities for great pictures at HFCS functions/sporting events.

Please email Mrs. Benedict  HERE with pictures to be considered for use in the 2019-20 yearbook.
Fundraise While You Christmas Shop!
  1. Go to Smile.Amazon.com or click HERE.
  2. Type in “Holy Family Elementary School” in the look up box.
  3. Select the Holy Family with the Grand Junction, CO location.
  4. Double check that “amazon smile” is in the top left corner of your screen
  5. Shop! Every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will give HFCS 0.5% of your purchase.
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"Coats for Kids" Drive
Have your kids outgrown their coats/jackets?

We will be helping the Knights of Columbus #1062, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with their annual Coats for Kids Drive after we return from Thanksgiving Break.

More info to come in the 12/3/19 newsletter. Until then, please save those coats/jackets.