Herald May 1 - 7, 2010

This Herald contains the following Information:

Events this Week 

  • Monday-Friday, May 3 - 7: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Monday, May 3: Confessions, grade 7
  • Monday, May 3: Mary Crowning, 8:00 am Mass; students are encouraged to bring flowers for the procession
  • Wednesday, May 5: 8:00 am Mass at Holy Family offered for HFA Teachers
  • Wednesday, May 5: Poetry after Mass, grade 5, Church
  • Thursday, May 6: Academic Fair, grades 4 - 8, 6:30 pm throughout the school
  • Friday, May 7: Confessions, grade 6
  • Friday, May 7: First Friday Rosary following 8:00 am Mass
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Upcoming Events

  • Monday, May 10:  Final School Board meeting of 09-10 school year, 4:30 pm, church basement
  • Monday, May 10: Confession, grade 2
  • Wednesday, May 12: Poetry after Mass, grade 3, Church
  • Thursday, May 13, PK - 3 Spring Program, We Love Our Priests, 6:30 pm, Kattar Hall
  • Friday, May 14: Full day of school which is a change from original school calendar (make-up day due to unplanned closings)
  • Sunday, May 16:  First Communion Mass, 11:00 am, Holy Family Church
  • May 17:  First Communion Monday; coffee and rolls after Mass
  • May 20:  State of the School Meeting, 7:00 pm, Kattar Hall
  • May 21 - 24:  Linder's Flowers Fundraiser
  • May 28:  Track and Field Day
  • June 2:  8th Grade Graduation during 8:00 am Mass followed by Graduation Celebration and Breakfast in Kattar Hall
  • June 3:  Graduates go to Valley Fair
  • June 4:  Last day of school, dismissal at 11:30 am

Annual Spring Programs

Please join us for our two Annual Spring Programs:

  • Grades 4-8 Academic Fair:  Thursday, May 6, 6:30 pm:  Our 4th-8th grade students have worked exceptionally hard on their end of the school year projects and would love to share them with you.  Please come and tour the projects while visiting with their 4th - 8th grade inventors, creators and researchers.  They include 4th Grade Inventions, 5th Grade Historical Figures, 6th Grade Science Projects, 7th Grade Geography Projects, and 8th Grade Biblical Research Projects.  Refreshments will be available for you as you tour freely from project to project.
  • Pre-K to Grade 3 Concert, "We Love Our Priests", Thursday, May 13, 6:30 pm, Kattar Hall:  Our youngest students will share their love and appreciation for the Holy Priesthood with you through recitations of beautiful songs and poetry.  If you know a priest or seminarian that may enjoy a big, "Thank you", please invite them too! 
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Track and Field Fast Approaching ~ Help Needed!!

Track and Field Day, Friday, May 28, is fast approaching!  To date, about half of the 200 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade have paid the $4.00 per student fee/$15.00 per family fee and returned the registration slip.  We must receive the remainder by last Wednesday, April 28.  Please notify the office if your child will not be attending Track and Field Day so that we have accurate information as we finalize our plans for this fun day.  A great number of parent/adult volunteers are still needed.  Contact Elizabeth Hessian or the school office if you can help.  All volunteers must have the Virtus Training and Background Check information completed before volunteering.  Three other quick notes:
  1. We will be using Keystone Park this year (one block East of HFA on Alabama Ave. S.)
  2. We are working on offering sibling care in both the am and pm at the school.  If you know someone interested in helping in this area, please call or email Elizabeth Hessian or the school office.  The amount of sibling care depends on the number of volunteers we can secure that day.
  3. Parents of Kindergartners and First Graders have the option to pick their children up at school after lunch if they choose, as these grades return to school after lunch.   Top

2010-11 Tuition Statements and Financial Aid Awards

The accounting office at the church has sent the 10-11 tuition invoices via e-mail within the past couple of weeks. If you have NOT received it yet please contact Bobbi Hanson via e-mail at bobbi@hfcmn.org.  

Also note that this year because of the change in our invoicing system we did not send out a financial aid award letter – your financial aid award is listed on the invoice. If you need to appeal the award you can send an e-mail to Bobbi and she will forward your request on to the committee. Thank you for choosing Holy Family Academy!  Top

Summer Tutoring Information

We have several Holy Family Academy teachers who are available to do academic tutoring during the summer months.  Please see the tutoring flyer for who, what, when, and how much!!  This year all communication will be directly with the tutor so please contact the tutor directly to set up tutoring and for payment questions.
 

Summer Bridge Activities Books for Sale through ABC and Toy Zone - order by May 15

If you would like your children to keep their academic edge over the summer, order forms for Summer Bridge Activities books are now available.  These books have exercises in math, writing, reading and language arts, to help your child bridge between their current grade and the grade they will be in next year.  The form can be completed and returned to one of the three ABC & Toy Zone locations (Bloomington, Burnsville or Chanhassen).  The books are $14.95 each, and can be picked up at the store or shipped to your home for a shipping charge of $7.95.  For each book purchased, ABC & Toy Zone will donate $2.50 to Holy Family Academy. Top
 

Linder's Flowers Fundraiser - Save the Date - May 21 - 24

If you love to spruce up your yard with the beauty of summer plantings, consider waiting until the weekend of May 21 - 24 to purchase flowers so Holy Family Academy can receive a percentage of your purchase. Purchase flowers at any Linder's location on May 21 - 24 and Holy Family Academy will receive 15% of your pre-tax purchase (including gift cards)!  Bring the Linder's Invitation with you and give it to the cashier upon checkout.  Invitations can also be picked up in the school office.  Top
 
 
Crusader News
Crusader Cub Girls (4th - 6th graders) Softball got their season off and running last weekend.  For game information and field locations, visit the MCYO website. Gooooo Crusaders!!!

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Congratulations to Fifth Grade Math Masters

Congratulations to Molly L., Juliana K., MaryGrace F., Luke J., and Logan H. who competed in the Fifth Grade Math Masters competition on Friday, April 30.  Forty school competed and they placed higher than nine other schools from the Twin Cities.  Way to go!!

 

Family Camp Information

Reservations are now open for Holy Family parish's Family Camp at Camp Lebanon in Upsala, MN.  The flyer and registration form are attached.  This camp offers plenty of activities, meals and a variety of lodging options at a reasonable price.  Due to insurance reasons, Family Camp is open to Holy Family parishoners only. 
 

43 Hoops Summer Camps - $5.00 will be donated to HFA for each student who registers!!

As you plan your summer activities don't forget to check out the myriad of camps offered by 43 Hoops Basketball and CLUB 43 Volleyball. What makes their camps unique? As a full-service basketball and volleyball training facility, they have the staff and facility to help every athlete maximize their potential. These camps are run by their full-time staff of professional trainers, including a nationally certified strength & fitness trainer who compliments their basketball and volleyball skills training with speed, agility, plyometric, and strength training. Most importantly, they make achieving success on the court fun! Need some help deciding which camps are best for you? Call them today (952-294-4667) or, if you have never tried their programs before, schedule a FREE introductory one-hour trial session.

43 Hoops Basketball Academy will donate $5 to our school for every student who registers for any of their 43 Hoops or CLUB 43 summer camps or clinics! (When registering online, please make a note in the "comment" section of the registration with Holy Family Academy)
Editor's note: HFA uses 43 Hoops for basketball practice during the winter. Thank you to those of you who have been to 43 Hoops - parents and children. Tom Schuster, an employee of 43 Hoops, sent us an email with the following: "We love having your children practice here during the school year.  They are the best behaved kids we get all year!"  Way to go Crusaders for living virtuous lives!! Top

 

Groves Academy Summer Program Offerings

Groves summer programs are open to students from the community as well as Groves students. Summer school dates for 2010 are June 21 – July 16.The morning program has an academic focus as students participate in reading, spelling, writing and math classes all taught by Groves teachers in classes of six students. The afternoon session is dedicated to optional enrichment classes such as sports, science, social skills and art. For detailed information, including a digital copy of the Summer School brochure (with registration form), please visit the Groves Academy website.

Please email your name and mailing address to moranda@grovesacademy.org if you would like to receive a hard copy of the summer school brochure.  Top

 

Herald Publication Notes

The Herald is published Fridays when school is in session. If you would like information about your group or event published in it, please email our Herald editor, Theresa Zangel at tzangel@hfamn.org.  All submissions are due Friday by 8:30 am.