Peace and all good be yours!

     The new school year begins on Monday, August 30th for the students,  A mandatory parent meeting for all parents/guardians will take place on Thursday evening, August 26th at 7:00 P.M. in the school gym.  Please use the lobby entrance.  After the meeting you will go to your child’s homeroom to receive his/her “Admit Card”.  The teachers will pass these out if your first two tuition payments have been made.  No child will be permitted to class on the 30th  if he/she does not have an admit card.

     The money for most scholarships received is not given to Ms. Helen Gangemi, our bookkeeper, until the service hours are completed.  STAR  Foundation money does not come to the school until November.  Therefore, it is necessary that your July and August tuition payments are paid before August 15th.

     Father O’Hara has been announcing a 5% discount to those families that pay their tuition in full.  Also, if you refer a new family for the 2010-11 school year, your will receive $500.00 reduction if the family registers and attends our school.

     Classes for August 30th will go from 8:00 till noon.  The rest of the week, August 31st - September 3rd  classes are till 1:00 P.M.  Beginning September 7th school begins at 8:00 A.M. until 2:45 P.M.

Bus Service -

If your child(ren) will need to ride the bus, please call the Office (452-4720) so their name will be put on the list by August 24th .  Mr. Kuzma will let you know when he will be picking up your child(ren).

Bus Fees - (per month)

Cafeteria

     Cafeteria opens on Tuesday, August 31st .  The menu and calendar for August and September will be included in your packet which you will receive at the meeting.

     Each family must help in the cafeteria a few times throughout the year.  Your name will be listed on the calendar when it is your turn.  A form will be included in your packet for you to complete regarding WHAT DAY is best for you to serve.  If you do not return the form by Monday, August 30th , then you will be assigned any day of the week.  The hours you are to be here for cafeteria are 10:30 to 12:30.  On p.12 of the School Handbook is an explanation of cafeteria service

    Mrs. Krause will begin with Gr. 8 & 7 for cafeteria service on the August and September calendar.

     The cost of lunch is $2.00 a day.  Milk is included if you buy lunch.  If you bring lunch, you may purchase milk for $.30.  All money is to be sent in on Monday in the cafeteria envelope that is provided.

Student Supply Lists

     If you can not find the supply list that was passed out at the end of the school year, go to the website gotohfs.com.  Father Ron has the supply lists at the bottom of the homepage.

Home and School Association

     Our Home and School Association is vital to our school.  You the parents, play an important part at Holy Family.  Your presence, at the meetings and various events held, and your support of the projects and fundraisers means a lot to building our school community.  Be an Active Member in the Home and School Association. Each family is asked to send in $5.00 for your annual dues.  Please send this in as soon as possible.

Only active members may hold an Office in the Home and School Association.

     Parents that attend all five meetings that are usually held the third Thursday of -

                              SEPTEMBER -  NOVEMBER  -  JANUARY  -  MARCH  -  MAY  

and are active members, are eligible for a $250.00 tuition scholarship drawing in May.  Do plan to attend each meeting this coming school year.

After School Program

     The After School Program is provided for our students from 3:00 to 5:30 P.M.  In order to provided this service, there must be at least ten students participating in the program.  Those that need the service must understand that once you sign up for the program you must pay for the week even if your child is absent a day or leaves school early for an appointment.  (Minimum daily fee of $3.00).

     Please complete the form attached to this newsletter if you will need service.

Tuition

     If you have any questions concerning your tuition bill, please call Helen Gangemi (452-4832) on

Tuesday           5:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Wednesday     2:00 - 5:00 P.M.

Saturday          9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

GFS Marketplace Candy Sale

     This year the Sports Organization will be selling candy bars from GFS .  Each family is asked to help by selling 52 bars.  You will receive the boxes on Thursday, August 26th.

     Top sellers will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to the Mall.

     Please do your part to make this project a success for our Sports Organization