"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up..."
1 Thes. 5:11
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Upcoming Events
Sept 20 - In-Service Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Sept 23 - 5th gr. Field Trip to Wickiup, 9am-2pm
Sept 24 - 5th gr. Renewal to Squaw Creek Park, 9am -2pm
Sept 25 - HF Rosary, 9:15 am @ SJ Church Chapel
Sept 25 - HF Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Sept 26 - Kindergarten to Indian Creek Nature Center 12:30-2:30 pm
Sept 27 - HF Spirit Day
Sept 27 - HF Walkathon
Sept 27 - HF Book Club, 8:30-10:00 am @ SJ Church - Thaddeus Room
Oct 1 -
HF Picture Day for PS 3-2day, PS-4 and K-8
Oct 2 - HF Picture Day for PS-3-3 day and Picture Make-Up day for those absent Oct. 1
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New to the Electronic Backpack this week
October Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Xavier VB Little Saints Night Flyer
Unplanned the movie info flyer
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Hello, Holy Family!
Each week, I reserve a bit of time to walk the halls and classrooms of our campus. It is really something to observe the variety of ways our teachers reach our children. The sort of learning and growth that happens, not only in their brains, but also in their hearts, is a powerful reminder of why we invest so much of ourselves in this work.
While we know that so long as there are schools, there will be room for improvement, I am struck by how our teachers continue to hone their craft as educators. This is true, not only of the teachers, but of all of the educators on our campus (food service, support staff, business office, pastors, everyone).
Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support! Your partnership (even the simple act of reading this newsletter) plays a critical role in the incredibly important work of raising up these wonderful children in our school. If you ever wonder how you could be a more engaged or involved school partner, I am sure we can find meaningful and enjoyable ways to share your gifts at the school as well!
Have a great weekend!
God bless your family and our school all year long!
Zach Zeckser
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Holy Family Walkathon
The Holy Family Walkathon will be held Friday, September 27th! We will be walking from 12:30-1:30. All families are welcome to join us!
Don't forget to see if your employer will match your donation.
We would like online registration and participation with ANY donation amount. We’re currently at $9106.00, 60.71% of our goal!
If you haven't registered yet, please do
3 Simple Steps to Donation Success!
1. First
Register
or
Login
to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s Student Fundraising Webpage with a picture and personal message.
2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button.
3. Share with friends and family - they want to help! Using the share tools on your parent dashboard send 10-15 emails and/or text messages, then share on Facebook or Twitter. This will help your child reach their goal (possibly within 24/48 hours!).
We could use some help setting up and during our walk. Please sign up to help make this a successful event!
The Walkathon flyers are in the Electronic Backpack. The flyers include the website and our School Identifier number.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Holy Family Fall Pictures
Picture Day for Preschool 3-2 day, Preschool 4, and K-8 is TUESDAY, October 1. Picture Day for Preschool 3-3 day is WEDNESDAY, October 2. (This is also Picture Make-up day for any students absent on October 1.)
School pictures will be taken of all students for our school records, class photos, and yearbook.. Lifetouch Picture Flyers are coming this week. Purchasing of photos is optional.
Please see below for each school’s specific dress for Fall Pictures.
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HF Spirit Wear Order:
The next close date is 9/26/19 at noon and orders will be delivered to your student's school 3-4 weeks after each close date. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Stark:
pstark@psadfinity.com
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HF Book Club 2019-2020
Join the fun this school year as we discuss
The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers, Dr. Meg Meeker's excellent advice mixed with a side of coffee & laughter. Pick up a copy of the book from your favorite bookseller, read the first chapter, & come to our first meeting on Friday, Sept 27 from 8:30 am - 10 am at the St Jude Parish Hall in the Thaddeus Room.
We will meet every month on the last Friday (with a few adjustments during the holidays) this year. Please see the flyer in the electronic backpack for the dates.
Feel free to bring your non school-aged children. We'll have toys & friends for them to play with.
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LaSalle Parent Association Staff Appreciation:
We would like to show our Staff how much we appreciate them! We will be providing Tailgate Theme Treats for them on Friday, September 27th! Please sign up on the link provided.
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Esprit de corps!
Starting next week, students in clubs/activities at LaSalle may wear their team jersey or activity shirt to school on the day of a game/activity. Students must still wear a dress code approved collared shirt beneath their jersey or tee, and students must still be in dress code from the waist down (dress code approved pants/shorts and shoes.) Go, Lancers!
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LaSalle Middle School Test Retakes
Starting this fall, all classes/teachers at LaSalle will use the same test retake practice. We believe that what we have established for our students in this approach will help all students to be as successful as possible.
A given test may be retaken one time in any class with any teacher. When a student retakes a test, s/he will be able to recover half of the points missed in the initial test. Students will only be retested on the concepts that were missed on the initial test. Before a test can be retaken, all assigned work pertaining to that test must be turned in to the teacher. Students will have one week to discuss retakes with their teacher and one more week to actually retake the test (totaling two weeks from the time that the initial test is returned). Tests will generally be retaken during an active learner session with the teacher of the same test before or after school based on teacher and family availability. Tests that receive a “U” grade will necessitate a test retake, and all of the guidelines stated here apply.
Thank you for partnering with us to help your children to succeed, especially when it is most difficult, and they need us the most!
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FAST TESTING:
The FAST screening window for 5th-8th grade students will continue through October 4th. During this time students will be given screening assessments to help us know which students may need additional support. The students complete screening assessments three times each year. These assessments help teachers see which students are likely to meet the end of year learning goals, and which ones need more help. Please be sure your students get adequate rest and nutrition during the screening window. Please be sure students are drinking water, eating well and getting plenty of sleep!
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Holy Family Picture Day Tuesday, October 1st
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LaSalle student pictures are “Dress Code” required, as these are for students records and also for our yearbook. Make up day will be on Wednesday, October 2nd for any students absent on Oct. 1. Picture order forms were sent home with LS students on Wednesday. Students purchasing pictures will need to have their order form with payment with them on picture day, or have pre-paid online.
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7th grade Boys and 7th & 8th grade Girls Basketball Coaches Needed:
We need one boys and 2 girls certified basketball coaches for the upcoming boys and girls season. Boys games start October 29th and girls games start December 19th with practices starting a couple weeks before for each. We are paying coaches this year! Please contact Mr. Dole ASAP if you can coach: jdole@holyfamilycr.org
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St. Jude Parent Association Teacher Appreciation:
We will be having Tailgate Theme Staff Appreciation on Friday, September 27th! Please show your support by signing up to bring something!
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Lunchroom Volunteer:
We are in need of volunteers to help with Lunchroom duty on Monday's from 11:15-12:30. If you are interested in volunteering please give us a call (319-396-7818) or send us an email!
Dress Code Reminder:
I like to have a dress code reminder each month. This month we will be focusing on Shirts. Shirts must be tucked in. Please remind your kiddos before school to have their shirts tucked in before they walk into the building.
FAST TESTING:
The FAST screening window will continue next week and runs through October 4th for Kindergarten through 4th grade students. During this time students will be given screening assessments to help us know which students may need additional support. The students complete screening assessments three times each year. These assessments help teachers see which students are likely to meet the end of year learning goals, and which ones need more help. Please be sure your students get adequate rest and nutrition during the screening window. Please be sure students are drinking water, eating well and getting plenty of sleep!
Picture Day:
School Pictures will be taken at St. Jude Elementary School on Tuesday, October 1st for PS3 2-day, PS4 AM & PM and K-4 students. School Pictures will be taken at St. Jude Elementary School on Wednesday, October 2nd for PS3 3-day and make ups. Students are reminded that this will be an out of uniform day. Students may wear nice jeans/shorts with an appropriate shirt. No spaghetti straps, tank tops, or hats may be worn. Order forms are being sent home on Thursday. The order form will need to be turned in with money and/or with online orders. All students will have their pictures taken.
Information Updates:
If throughout the school year you need to make updates (address, phone #, Email address, name, emergency contact info, medical/medication info) please log into PowerSchool, click Additional Features then E-registration, to make the changes. The school will be notified of the updates made. We need this information in order to best reach you in case of medical or other emergency involving your students.
Conferences will be Thursday, Oct. 24th from 4pm - 8pm and Monday, Oct. 28th from 4pm - 8pm.
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Xavier, Church, and Community
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Xavier Volleyball Little Saints Pack the Gym Night
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September 24th, following the JV match at approx. 7:00 pm. There will be raffles, giveaways, and on court games! Please see the flyer in the Electronic Backpack.
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Halloween Hoops, Skills, Fun & Treats while playing basketball
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:00a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Xavier Girls Grades K-4
The $30 fee includes a t-shirt
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Saints Baseball - Registration for the 2020 Season is Underway
Registration for the following age groups are underway:
- 7U - Coach Pitch for PreK, Kindergartners and 1st graders
- 8U - 2nd grade
- 9U - 3rd grade
- 10U - 4th grade
- 11U - 5th grade
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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The true story of a former Planned Parenthood
employee's journey across the life line
Saturday, October 5
at 6:30
PM
St. Jude Catholic Church
New Community Center
Unplanned
is about Abby Johnson who becomes the youngest clinic director in the history of Planned Parenthood. Then, after a life-changing experience, becomes an anti-abortion activist. Due to adult material relating to abortion and a R rating, be advised children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. For further information please email Jill McGarvey at
mrsmac1100@aol.com
or call 319-651-8665. This event is free and open to the public.
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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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