June 2009
Dear Parents,
The staff at Holy Family School welcomes our new and returning families to the new school year. We look forward to working with each of you in the educational process of your children, a process that ideally joins together the environment of home, church and school as stated in our philosophy. Our role as a school is to create an environment where a child may experience Gospel values and academic learning as a compliment to the home. Welcome to our family!
In order for our partnership to be successful, we need your participation. You will need to complete 40 hours of service, purchase a mandatory $4,000 of Scrip, attend Back to School Nights and General PTG Meetings, participate in fundraising activities and most importantly, communicate with your child’s teacher. More information on all of these will be sent home the first day of school, and I will be discussing them at our Back to School Nights in August.
Volunteer hours and Scrip purchases may be done throughout the summer. For more information please contact Leslie Bejar (leslie.bejar@hfsj.org or 978-1355) You may contact Jackie Albin (jackie.albin@hfsj.org or 978-1378) for questions concerning volunteer hours.
Please familiarize yourself with the school’s website. Communication between school and home is done via email. Our bi-monthly E-News & Notes is posted to the website along with information on school activities. Please keep your contact information including email address(es) and cell phone numbers current. All Summer Mailing E-Packet forms are available below.
Your child’s class placement will be mailed to your home. The teachers and administration have worked hard to place each student in the appropriate class setting. No changes will be made unless there is a serious academic reason that the administration has approved. Please do not call or email requesting a change. Class supplies may have been ordered on-line before June 30th or during the summer. Watch for sales or shop at Office Depot. We receive a percentage of all purchases. To avoid the first day chaos, supplies may be dropped off on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 between 10am and noon. Please make sure supplies are in a bag clearly labeled with your child’s name. Supplies may also be brought throughout the first week of school. Families that ordered supplies through Innisbrook will have their supplies delivered to their classrooms. Please note that grades 4-8 must purchase paperback books for use in their Language Arts classes. These are not available through Innisbrook. They are listed on the Class Supply List along with the appropriate ISBN number to be used when purchasing.
Immunization/physical exam forms for kindergarteners and first graders must be turned in by August 3. Your child cannot start school without the proper immunization records on file. Please mail or drop-off immunization records to the School – attention Connie Schneider. Please do not return forms to the Parish Office. A drop-off slot is located in the school office adjacent to Room 9. Your cooperation in returning forms promptly is greatly appreciated by the office staff.
For your convenience, please refer to the Summer Checklist to ensure that you receive all important information and forms for a successful 2009/2010 school year.
Sincerely,
Gail Harrell, Principal
