HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
April 27, 2015
Dear Parents:
What a wonderful week we’ve had here at Holy Family. You’d never know that the school year is winding down with all flurry of
events we’ve had the past few weeks.
Our school colors may be GREEN AND GOLD, but on one day last
week, the campus of Holy Family Catholic School went solely
GREEN! Earth Day was a resounding success! This annual event
celebrates God’s gift of our Earth and preserving the bounty it has
to offer. Our events coincided with many worldwide ones held to
demonstrate support for environmental protection. Dozens of local vendors, speakers, and volunteers made this special day so
worthwhile for our children. Thank you to all who participated and
who helped organize the event, especially co-chair people Shannon McAleavey & Julie Roedema. An amazing job by all!
We started the week with Earth Day and ended it Friday with a cultural flourish. Hundreds of people came together to enjoy an
evening of music, art, & drama. Our children’s many talents were
on display for all to see thanks to the guidance of Music Director,
Michael Bustillos, Art teacher, Nancy Sell-Dane, and Drama teacher,
Mackenzie Finnegan. I couldn’t have been more proud of your children.
That night, we were all treated to a preview of this weekend’s HF
Spring Musical, “The Sound of Music.” Rehearsals and preparations
are in full gear on stage and behind the scenes. Don’t miss out on
seeing our Genesian Players put on a show to remember. Tickets
are still on sale: Go to www.hfcschool.com/genesian-players-drama
-club for more information and to order your tickets now!
One last note: Progress Reports come out today and look for IOWA
test results in your child’s blue folder.
God bless, Sister Dorothy Sayers, M.P.F.
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Holy Family
Catholic School
Mission
Holy Family Catholic School
is an educational ministry of
Holy Family Catholic Church
serving students in early
education through eighth
grade.
Our mission is to inspire our
students, through word and
example, the beautiful Gospel message of Jesus Christ;
in a supportive and caring
learning environment
where each child is encouraged to strive for academic
excellence and grow in
faith, knowledge, and love.
"Go forth and teach all nations . . . teaching them to
observe all that I have commanded you.”
Matthew 28: 19,20
APRIL
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Monday, April 27th: Progress Reports
Look for IOWA test results in blue folder
Wednesday, April 29th: Field Trip to Epcot– Grade 6
Thursday, April 30th:
-Lions Spirit Day: Grades 6-8 - Pre-ordered breakfast served in cafeteria @ 7:30am
Friday, May 1st:
PSA’s First Friday Coffee: 7:30-8:30am in front of Church before First Friday Mass
Friday, & Saturday, May 1st & 2nd: “THE SOUND OF MUSIC”
More info in pages ahead, on school website, and on Ren Web
OFFICIAL HFCS 2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR on Ren Web-Resource Documents
Dear Parents,
First, I want to thank all of you who generously gave of your time to volunteer. Without you we could not do these fairs.
Secondly, a big, heartfelt thank you to all
who made purchases in person and
online to help us raise funds for our Media
Center.
Last but not least, a special thank you to
the Preschool parents who visited us and
made purchases. I think the Preschool children really enjoyed being included this
year.
God bless,
Mrs. Gibbs, Media Center
Book Fair Report
Profit Total--$5615.85
Cash $3156.5
117 Scholastic Books taken from
Fair $1196.75
Bonus $1262.6 Scholastic Dollars
Religious Room
Profit?$602.50
TOTAL Profit
$6,218.35
Prayer Intentions
May God’s hands bring healing and strength to...

Barbara Schainberg, grandmother of Andrew Hickey, 8B, who is
critically ill
Continued prayers for...

Rita Aldridge, the mother of Val Aldridge, PK-A teacher, who
continues her recovery from a heart attack.

The grandmother of Charles & William Thrash, 1A & 2A, who was
recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer

The father of Sofia Moncayo-Rosero, HFCS Office Assistant, who
is in Colombia to help her father in his health struggles

The two uncles of Ashley White, PKB, are in serving in Afghanistan.
May God’s loving hands be with them...
Blessing Cup
PVE FAMILIES
Holland Roedema: 3A
Andrea Calligaro: 4A
Madeline Orlando: 4B
Sophie Crant: 5A
Kendall Tayolor: 5B
SAY IT AIN’T SO.. WE DON’T WANT
TO SEE YOU GO…
Dear HFCS families,
Our school year and sports year are quickly coming to a close. The
volleyball season is in its last week of regular play and grade
school basketball is about to tip-off. It has been another amazing
year at Holy Family.
At the end of the school year I will be stepping down as Athletic
Director. First and foremost I would like to thank Sr. Dorothy for
the opportunity to serve the school that has served my children so
well. Thank you to all the faculty, staff and families for all your
support over the last four years. No one person makes this program.
It certainly takes a lot of effort from many, many people to make
this sports program the best in the diocese. A big thank you goes
out to all the kids that have worked hard, BELIEVED in what they were doing and represented our
school so well. You all have made it an absolute joy. The Booster Club is an iatrical part in
the success of this program. Thank you ladies for all you do and continue to do for our children.
It has been an incredible joy to be a part of this school for so long. I got to watch my children come through the school and sports program. I got to see the school and the program grow
and become the best of the best. I am truly honored to have been a small part of it.
Thank you. Once a Lion always a Lion!
Believe, Coach Marcello, HFCS Athletic Director
Dear HF families and staff:
It is with a heavy heart that I am leaving
Holy Family at the close of this school year.
After 18 years, I am finally retiring. I feel so
fortunate to have been a part of such a loving and supportive community for so long.
It’s going to be difficult to give up my years
as Director of Extended Day, but I am excited to see what God has planned for me next.
Wishing you all well!
Now on to the next chapter in my life,
Joan LaFaver
HFCS WEEK IN PICTURES
EARTH DAY 2015
HFCS WEEK IN PICTURES
THANK YOU:
Art display Set up:
Karina Brazier
Carla Saba
Nina Obrador
Ana Troung
Cecilia Bautista
Johnny Wilding
Art Display take down:
Priscilla and Marty Fallon
Mrs. Dzambo
Lucretia Head
Johnny Wilding
And all the others
who just pitched in along the way.
Space Talk!
Last week, we had a special guest speaker,
Mark Hametz from NASA’S Launch Service
Program who came to visit the 3rd grade
classes. He talked about the various types
of satellites in orbit around the world and
how we interact with them. The students also learned about the rockets used to get
into space and how they work. In May, the
3rd graders will be heading to the Kennedy
Space Center so this was an informative
preview of the real thing to come!
Tickets are on sale online & at the door the night of
the performances. Pre-order online for big savings at:
hfcschool.com/genesian-players-drama-club
REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR ALL
CAMP NOW AT:
HFCSCHOOL.COM/SUMMER-CAMPS-2015
The Lions Den
GIRLS/BOYS VOLLEYBALL
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:
Holy Family JJV Girls vs St. Margaret Mary - Monday, 4/27 @ 5:30pm @ HF
Holy Family JV Girls vs St. Thomas—Monday, 4/27 @ 6:30pm @ HF
Holy Family V Girls vs Annunciation or St. Andrews - Wed., 4/29 @ 4:30pm @ HF
BOYS VOLLEYBALL:
Holy Family JV Boys vs St. Margaret Mary— Tuesday, 4/28 @ 7pm @ SMM
Holy Family V Boys vs. Annunciation or All Souls—Wed., 4/29 @ 5:30pm @ HF
LIONS CHEERLEADERS
GET READY TO ROAR!
HFCS Cheerleading Tryouts will be held on May
18th, 19th, & 21st from 3:15 – 4:30 for all 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders
Please bring Shorts, t-shirt, & tennis shoes. You will be able to change after
school. Pick up will be in the back, grassy lot at the side of school.
Good luck!
KUDOS
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Justin Kelleher, 7A
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Justin volunteered at the annual fundraiser
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for Meals on Wheels run by the non-profit
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organization, Seniors First. Seniors First helps
Central Florida’s elderly citizens by maintaining their independence and dignity through
nutrition, home improvement, and support
services. You can help! Contact:
www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org or
www.seniorsfirstinc.org
Zac Zweifel, 6B
Zac competed in the Spring Area 2Championshiuip meet & received:
* 2nd place Silver medals in Boys 11-yr old
100 Butterfly & 100 yard Backstroke
* 3rd place Bronze medal for 100 yard IM
(IM is an Individual Medley of Butterfly,
Backstroke, Breaststroke, & Freestyle)
Zac achieved the 3rd place HIGHEST
POINT TROPHY for 11 year old boys!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!