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Dear Parents:
Welcome to a new school year! I trust you had a fantastic summer and are ready for an amazing 2010-2011 school year. There is a lot of excitement about things happening at Holy Name Catholic School.
We had a wonderful turn out at our Holy Name Golf Tournament. Thank you to all who participated, as well as volunteers who gave countless hours make this event a huge success. It was a joy to see the community, teachers, and students pull together for our little (but mighty) school. The HNCS Carnival and Chili Supper is just around the corner. Timely information will be distributed soon.
Holy Name Catholic School is known for its strong academic core classes such as mathematics, reading and writing. This year we are excited to announce that primary grades will have Spanish instruction.
It is no secret that Holy Name has an exceptional community filled with committed teachers, staff, and stakeholders. I am thankful to be part of the Sheridan community. The Spirit of the Lord is evident at Holy Name our school.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Mary Legler,
Proud Principal of Holy Name Catholic School.
AUGUST 30TH IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
AUGUST 23RD IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS
Pre-K Orientation and Open House:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mrs. Margaret Klebba is offering two dates for Pre-K Orientation and Open House.
5th-8th Grade New Student Orientation: There will be a brief orientation for all 5th grade students and new students in grades 6-8 on Wednesday, August 25, at 5:30 PM in the library. Students and parents will have an opportunity to meet the upper school teachers, ask questions, learn about the upper school program, and get their lockers and schedules.
Back-to-School Picnic: PTO is sponsoring a Back-to-School Picnic on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 6:00 PM at the school. Families are asked to bring the following:
Last names beginning with A-G - Fruit or vegetable side dish
Last names beginning with H-P - Salad or bread
Last names beginning with Q-Z - Desert
Outstanding New Teacher in the Upper School: I am excited to introduce Miss Debbie Paullin as our new language arts teacher for grades 5-8. She comes to us with a passion for children and great knowledge in language arts and religious studies.
Can’t Find Your Copy? Many of the school forms can be downloaded from the school website:www.hncswy.org.org. Go to the forms Section and select Downloadable School Forms for registration forms, school calendar, school uniform policy, and many more.
Strings Class Offering: This year we will be offering after school strings (violin, viola and cello) program taught by Rebecca Murdock. Mrs. Murdock comes highly recommended and has been trained in the Suzuki Method. Contact the school office for details.
Upgraded Technology: A new server and 28 new computers have been added to our school. This creates 2.5 new computer labs and four extra computers to be used in each classrooms.
Upcoming Dates:
Back- to-School Picnic August 25, 2010
5th – 6th Orientation August 25, 2010
Girls Volleyball Game with Midwest and Kaycee (Home) August 28, 2010
First Day of School August 30, 2010
Back to School Mass September 3, 2010
Girls Volleyball Game with Arvada/Clearmont (Home) September 3, 2010
Yearbooks Are Here! They can be purchased in the school office for $14.
Summer Reading Program: Students who read during the summer keep these skills sharp for when school starts up again in the fall. To encourage summer reading, please log students' time on the recording sheet attached to this newsletter. Last year, HNCS placed first in the small school category for number of minutes per student. Let's try for a repeat award!
Birthdays August:
August 2 - Bell
August 2 - Samantha
August 9 - Brady
August 9 - Mrs. Herman
August 9 - Presley
August 11 - Jared
August 12 - Sandra
August 18 - Logan
August 21 - Dalton
August 23 - Mr. Dean
August 24 - Mrs. Steele
August 25 - Emilee
August 29 - Mrs. Holden
August 31 - Katelin
August 31 - Samantha
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Dear Parents:
Spring Concert: Don't forget! The Spring Concert is tonight in the HNCS gym at 7 p.m. Students should wear a non-dressy outfit and meet in the gym just a few minutes before 7. See you there!
Cookie Mass: Cookie Mass is tomorrow. Students in Ms. Tera, Mrs. Steele, and Mr. Rojo's family groups are asked to please bring 1 dozen cookies for this Mass. These students include: Makayla, Jacob, Jared, Catherine, Madeline, Wyatt, Antonio, Gloria, Xander, Kale, Liz, Jessica, Bell, Nicole, Jaxon, Katelin, Seth, Alyssa, Anthony, Allison, Taylor, Joseph, Presley, Amelie, Katelyn, Carly, Sam, and Gennah. Please note: if more than one student in the same family is listed above, please just bring 1 dozen cookies per family.
Lunch Menu Additions: The lunch menu for next week is as follows:
Monday, May 24 - Burrito
Tuesday, May 25 - Corn Dog
Wednesday, May 26 - Pizza
Thursday, May 27 - Uncrustable
Friday, May 28 - Bring Your Own Lunch (Picnic Day)
All lunches next week (Monday - Thursday) will be served with a fruit, vegetable, and milk. Please be sure to call ahead if you are planning to come eat hot lunch with your child.
Please Note: The cafeteria will be closed on Friday, May 28 and Thursday, June 3 so please send your student(s) to school with a sack lunch and something to drink on these days. Milk will not be available.
Athletic Banquet: All students who participated in HNCS athletics and their families are encouraged to attend the Athletic Banquet on Thursday, May 27 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Food is furnished by the HNCS Athletic Association. Come and celebrate the accomplishments of HNCS sports teams and enjoy a fantastic burger!
Talent Show: Keep working on your acts! The talent show is Thursday, June 3 (the last day of school) at 10 a.m.
Library Books: Please remember that all library books are due by Wednesday, May 26. Be sure to bring your books back to the school library.
Picnic and Field Day: Our picnic/field day is set for Friday, May 28 on the HNCS playground. Students are invited to change out of Mass clothes into something more comfortable for this event. Please be sure that each student has a pair of tennis shoes to wear, as they will be running around during this time. Everyone will need to bring a sack lunch, as the kitchen will be closed. In addition to tennis shoes and a sack lunch, this would also be a good day for students to remember their water bottles and sunscreen.
Yearbooks Are Here! They can be purchased in the school office for $14.
Track Uniforms: If you participated in track and still have your uniform, please stop by the office and turn it in.
Birthdays This Week: May 18 - Mrs. Freeman
May 19 - Bridger
Upcoming Dates: May 20 - Spring Concert - 7 p.m.
May 21 - Cookie Mass - 8:20 a.m.
May 27 - Athletic Banquet - 6 p.m.
May 28 - Picnic Day (bring your own lunch)
May 31 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
June 2 - Honors Breakfast - 7 a.m.
June 3 - Last day of school: Mass at 8:20, Talent Show at 10:00, (bring your own lunch), early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. |
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Dear Parents:
Rummage Sale: The Washington D.C. trip rummage sale is Saturday, at 8 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic School. Be sure to stop by and peruse the wide array of items for sale.
Spring Concert: The Spring Concert is next Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the HNCS gym. Students should wear a non-dressy outfit that meets the HNCS dress code requirements. The program includes students in grades Pre-K - 8.
PIP Notice: All PIP hours have been tallied! For any incomplete hours, a statement is attached to this newsletter with a balance due. Each family is required to pay $10 for each PIP hour not completed. Please contact Carol Craig at 673-7270 with any questions or concerns.
Cookie Mass: Cookie Mass is next Friday, May 21. Students in the following family groups are asked to please bring 1 dozen cookies for this Mass: Ms. Tera, Mrs. Steele, and Mr. Rojo's family groups. These students include: Makayla, Jacob, Jared, Catherine, Madeline, Wyatt, Antonio, Gloria, Xander, Kale, Liz, Jessica, Bell, Nicole, Jaxon, Katelin, Seth, Alyssa, Anthony, Allison, Taylor, Joseph, Presley, Amelie, Katelyn, Carly, Sam, and Gennah. Please note: if more than one student in the same family is listed above, please just bring 1 dozen cookies per family.
Yearbooks are here! They can be purchased in the school office for $14.
Lunch Reminder: You are more than welcome to come eat hot lunch with your student(s) in the cafeteria, but if you are planning to do so, please be sure to call the school office in advance so that we may plan ahead to have enough food. As we move toward the end of the school year, we need to provide the cafeteria with an accurate lunch count. Thank you very much!
Lost and Found Table: Don't forget to stop by the lost and found table in the HNCS lobby before the end of the week! All unclaimed items are being donated to the Thrift Store tomorrow after school.
Preschool Openings: Holy Name Preschool has openings for summer care. Join us for exciting activities in a safe, loving environment. Call Lori at 674-7009 or stop by the preschool to register.
Health Tip: Kids may be getting too many calories from snacks! Kids snack frequently - usually about 3 times each day. These snacks can add more than 150 calories per day, which can mean 17 pounds of excess weight gain each year. Additionally, more kids are snacking on junk foods so they are increasing their intake of sugar, fat and sodium without adding more beneficial nutrients.
There is however, no need to completely eliminate snacking. It is recommended that instead, portions are monitored and healthy options are given.
Low-calorie, healthy snack options may include:
A piece of fresh fruit and a handful of nuts
One serving of low-fat yogurt with berries, and a teaspoon or 2 of honey
Celery sticks or apple slices served with peanut butter
Fresh raw veggies served with low-fat veggie dip
Talent Show: Be thinking about what you want to do for the talent show. Remember, it is on the last day of school, June 3, at 10 a.m.
Track Uniforms: If you participated in track and still have your uniform, please stop by the office and turn it in.
Attachments: PIP Statements
Birthdays This Week: May 11 - Gennah
May 12 - Coye
May 14 - Michael
May 15 - Gabriel
May 16 - Carly
Upcoming Dates: May 15 - Rummage Sale @ HNCS - 8 a.m.
May 20 - Spring Program - 7 p.m.
May 21 - Cookie Mass - 8:20 a.m. |
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Dear Parents:
Spring Program: The Spring Program is set for Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the HNCS gym. Students should NOT wear dress clothes for this event, as they will be sitting on the floor and moving around quite a bit. Students are welcome to wear a non-dressy outfit that meets the dress code requirements stated in the HNCS parent-student handbook. This will be a fun evening!
Hawaiian/Beach Day: Next Tuesday, May 11 is Hawaiian/Beach Day at HNCS. Students are invited to wear Hawaiian and/or beach attire as long as the HNCS dress code is followed. Remember, spaghetti straps, and shorts above mid-thigh are not permitted, and midriffs must be covered. If you have a question about whether or not something is appropriate, please ask Ms. Model.
Last Call for PIP Sheets! Be sure to get your PIP sheets turned in ASAP so that your hours can be tallied. Balance statements, including amounts owed for hours not worked, will be sent home with the next newsletter. Extra PIP calendars are available in the school office. Please contact Carol Craig at 752-4314 or the school office with any questions.
Can & Spirit Day: Don't forget! Monday is Can & Spirit Day. Please bring your aluminum cans for recycling.
Preschool Openings: Holy Name Preschool has openings for summer care. Join us for exciting activities in a safe, loving environment. Call Lori at 674-7009 or stop by the preschool to register.
Lunch Reminder: You are more than welcome to come eat hot lunch with your student(s) in the cafeteria, but if you are planning to do so, please be sure to call the school office in advance so that we may plan ahead to have enough food. As we move toward the end of the school year, we need to provide the cafeteria with an accurate lunch count. Thank you very much!
Million Child Challenge: Today the Bank of Sheridan accepted the American Bankers Association's call for bankers to join the Million Child Challenge and is set to reach HNCS 2nd and 3rd grade students with a Teach Childen to Save lesson. The Bank of Sheridan will use this opportunity to share with young people the difference between needs and wants, ways to identify expenses and how priorities can influence spending. Lessons learned will help to build a generation of saving consumers. The Bank of Sheridan will provide a pizza lunch and "Teach Children to Save" lesson as well as information for parents.
Rummage Sale Donations: The rummage sale to benefit the HNCS children/families going to Washington D.C. is next Saturday, May 15. If you have items to donate to the sale, please call Rene Botten at (307) 751-3182 or Botten Law Office at (307) 674-7766. The Botten's will pick up and store the items. If you have nothing to donate, be sure to stop by the sale and see if there is anything you need or want.
Wearing Shorts: Please remember: students may wear shorts for the remainder of the year EXCEPT on Friday's when we attend Mass.
Lost and Found Table: The lost and found table is still up in the school lobby. Please be sure to stop by and claim your lost items. Any unclaimed items will be donated to the Thrift Store.
Attachments: Lunch Notice
College for Kids Flyer
Help Your Child Learn to Save Flyer
Registration Forms for 2010-2011 School Year (if you have not registered)
Birthdays This Week: May 3 - Scott
May 8 - Aiden
Upcoming Dates: May 7 - Confirmation - 7 p.m.
May 8 - District Track Meet - 9 p.m.
May 10 - Can & Spirit Day
May 11 - Hawaiian/Beach Day
May 11 - PTO - 6:30 p.m.
May 20 - Spring Program - 7 p.m.
May 21 - Cookie Mass - 8:20 a.m. |
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