Saturday, October 29, 2011

Thank You

We would like to thank everyone that came out and supported Holy Name Catholic Students at the State Assessment Parade.

We had a wonderful turn out and it was enjoyed by our students.

THANK YOU!!!

National Young Readers Week

The week of November 7 - 11 is National Young Readers Week. During this week we will have members of our community and parishioners come to the school and read to the students.

Fall Festival

Holy Name Altar Society will have their Fall Festival on Sunday, November 6th. Make plans to attend and enjoy a wonderful meal (Chicken & noodles) and walk around to the booths.

November 4

There will be NO Mass on Friday, November 4th .

Rosary

The 6th grade students will lead the rosary on Thursday, November 3rd after the 8:15 AM Mass. The rosary intention will be for the souls in purgatory. Please come and pray the rosary with the students.

All Souls Day

Students in grades K - 6 will attend Mass on Wednesday, November 2nd for All Souls Day.

All Saints Day

Tuesday, November 1st is All Saints Day. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 8:15 AM and 7:00 PM.

Students in grades K - 6 will process in with Fr. Ben at the 8:15 AM Mass. After the homily each "saint" will have an opportunity to tell those attending Mass which saint they have dressed up as. After Mass we will take a picture of our "saints" outside the church.

Then students will meet in the gym to give their saint presentation. ALL our invited to attend.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Our schedule for Friday, October 28th.....

There will be NO Mass on Friday, October 28th.

At 8:15 AM the 3rd grade class will lead the rosary. Our intention will be ......For those affected by drugs and their families.

After we pray the rosary....we will have our AR assembly in the gym.

At 2:00 PM will be our State Assessment Parade.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

State Assessment Parade

To honor the students of Holy Name Catholic School and their outstanding achievements on the Kansas State Assessments last spring, we will be having a parade on Friday, October 28 at 2:00 PM. The parade route will begin at 8th & Willow and travel north on Willow to Holy Name. The 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will be riding on floats, while the rest of the students line the street to applaud and cheer.

We are asking all parishioners, parents, family and friends to help make this a special event by also lining the parade route to honor these students for their hard work.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Barnes & Noble Book Fair @ Bradley Fair

Please support a special Book Fair that will benefit our School Library. You can help in two ways.

First, a portion of the proceeds from any on-line purchase you make on Saturday, November 12 will go to help the schools purchase new books for our library. Second, you can purchase any of the books listed on the Wish List available on our school website www.hncschool.org.

Remember, the Holiday Season is approaching, and books make perfect gifts for family, friends, teachers and schools.

Information will be sent home about the Barnes & Noble Book Fair. You will find a Book Fair # to use when checking out.

Thank you for supporting Holy Name Catholic School!!!

Virtus

Friday, October 28th at 5:00 PM there will be a Virtus training. This training will be in Spanish and they will meet in the school library.

Rosary

The 6th grade students will lead the rosary after Mass on Thursday, October 27th. The rosary intention this week is for those suffering with cancer.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

All Saints Day

Tuesday, November 1st is All Saints Day. All Saints Day is a Holy Day of obligation. Students in grades preschool - 6th will attend the 8:15 AM mass that day.

Students in grades K - 6 will dress up as a saint and process in with Fr. Ben at the beginning of Mass.

After Mass, students will return to the gym and give a short presentation about the saint they have been learning about.

Parish Picnic

Holy Name parish picnic will be on Saturday, October 22nd after the 5:30 PM Mass. Eveyone is invited to attend. Bring a side dish!!!

October 21

There will be NO school on Friday, October 21st. In-service for teachers at Holy Name.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, October 20th for students in grades Preschool - 6th grade. Schedules were sent home on October 13th.

Rosary

The 6th grade will lead the Rosary at 8:15 AM on Thursday, October 20th. The rosary intention will be for the poor.

Pizza Hut Day

Holy Name Catholic School Pizza Hut day is Tuesday, October 18th. Receipts may be left at the Pizza Hut in the basket marked for Holy Name or turn your receipts in to the school office. Thank you for supporting Holy Name Catholic School.

October 17

There will be NO school on Monday, October 17th. Teachers will be attending an in-service in Wichita.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

AR Assembly

The October AR Assembly will be Friday, October 28th after Mass.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week will be October 24 - 28....

Monday....Decorate classroom door

Tuesday....Sock it to Drugs Day "wear crazy socks"

Wednesday....Sign Pledge Banner

Thursday....Wear a red uniform shirt

Friday....Pray the rosary at 2:15 for those affected by drugs and their families.

Parish Picnic

There will be a parish picnic on Saturday, October 22nd after the 5:30 PM Mass in the gym. Bring your favorite side dish.

Teacher In-Service

Friday, October 21st there will be NO School...Teacher In-service.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be Thursday, October 20th. Please refer to schedule that will be sent home next week.

Pizza Hut Day

Holy Name Catholic School Pizza Hut day is Tuesday, October 18th. Please remember to put your receipt in the container at Pizza Hut or bring them by the school office.

Teacher Convention

Teachers will be attending meetings on Monday, October 17th in Wichita. There will be no school that day.

Uniforms

Just a reminder, that navy or khaki shorts (boys & girls) and the navy skort for girls may only be worn during the 1st and 4th nine weeks of school. Friday, October 14th ends the 1st nine weeks of school.

End of the 1st Nine Weeks

The end of the first nine weeks will be Friday, October 14th.

Rosary

The 4th grade students will be leading the rosary on Friday, October 14th at 2:15 PM. All are invited to come and pray the rosary.

Rosary

The 6th grade students will be praying the rosary on Thursday, October 13 after the 8:15 AM Mass. The rosary intention this week will be that all the teachers will be guided by the Holy Spirit.

Fire Prevention Week

The week of October 9 - 15 is Fire Prevention Week.