I started the morning by sitting with PreK and Kindergarten students at Mass.  Now I don’t know how many of you have had the privilege of sitting with 20, 4 and 5 year olds at Mass, but it is completely draining and inspirational at the same time.  Today for example, we had several that had to use the restroom, some that couldn’t sit still for the world, and others that just had to keep talking.  But then again how do you reprimand a kid who’s asking if Jesus is in the blood?  That say, “I hear Jesus!” when Father announces the opening song.  And at the final blessing, when you are praising God for surviving another Friday Mass with his little children, have a student shout out as we kneel for a final prayer, “Goodbye Jesus!”   

Oh what we learn from His children! And how pure and open their hearts are to Him!

School News

September 8, 2008

T-Shirt Day

Friday, September 12, is our 1st Holy Name T-Shirt Day.  Students may wear their Holy Name t-shirt with blue jeans, their uniform pants, uniform shorts, or uniform skirt.  Other pants, colored jeans, capris, shorts, etc. are not to be worn.  T-Shirts are available Monday  through Thursday at the office for $10.00 each.  We have adult sizes as well. 

Catalog Orders Due

Catalog orders were due today.  Please send yours with your child Tuesday morning if you haven’t done so already.  Every family needs to turn in an order sheet so we don’t have any orders out there that we don’t know about and miss turning in to the company.

Children’s Choir (3rd-6th Grade) 

Friday Set-up (5th-6th Grade) 

Website 

Field Trip September 16 (1st-6th Grades)

Tuesday, September 16th, 1st through 6th graders will be going to Baden Square for the Walnut Valley Mini-Music Fest.  They will leave around 12:00 pm and be back before 2:00 pm.  If you do NOT want your child to attend you must notify the school by that morning.  USD 465 will be transporting our students via school bus. 

What a terrific day we had!  It sure was great seeing all the children coming in with their smiles anxious for the start of another school year.  We did have a few nervous students (and parents) starting school for the very first time, but with a little TLC from their teacher, Miss Groom, they were settled in in no time. 

Each classroom welcomed in at least one new student to Holy Name.  We are very glad to have them as part of our family.  We have two new teachers this year as well,  Mrs. Kuchar and Mrs. Gray.  If you didn't come in this morning with your child to meet them feel free to do so in the next couple of weeks. 

Also, I'd like to remind parents that this will be a very long, tiring week.  We are jumping in with both feet this year.  We don't usually start school with a full week of whole days.    Don't be surprised if your child becomes moody and a little on the crabby side as we get to the end of the week.  It doesn't mean things aren't going well at school, just that they are trying to adapt to a new schedule and change in sleep habits.  Help them by giving them quiet time in the evening and an earlier bed time.  One idea would be to have them read, look at a picture book, color, or listen to relaxing music about 30 minutes before their normal bedtime. 

If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to call or stop in.  Also, I don't mind the occasional phone call at home.  I would much rather have a parent call than stress or stew over something.  We have enough stress in our lives these days.  If I can help please call. 

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year.  Thank you for allowing us the privilege of working with you and your child(ren).  And welcome to our family!