Lord of Justice, help me discern what You want for me in my life. Open my eyes so I don’t miss Your signs or waste time chasing my own ways. Teach me to choose reconciliation over pride and make peace quickly with others. Let me walk in Your magnificent wisdom, now and always. Amen

“Let us love, since our hearts are made for nothing else.” St. Thérèse de Lisieux

Dear Parents,

This week, our students learned about their own brain development. They learned about the “gas pedal” in the brain known as the limbic system and the “break pedal” in the brain known as the frontal lobe. They also learned about how some apps and technology companies use their knowledge of the brain to create products that are designed for people to want to use them more and more.

The student presentation was different from the parent presentation earlier this month; however, if you would like to learn more about brain development and technology, please feel welcome to review the recorded parent presentation from earlier this month: Smart Families Presentation Recording

As we prepare for the start of November, there are few important dates that I would like to draw to your attention:



· November 7: Last day to register for Grandparents and Grandfriends Day

· November 13: Parent Education Series at 8:15 a.m.

· November 13: Humanities Night at 5:00 pm

· November 17-21: Book Fair

· November 21: Grandparents and Grandfriends Day

· November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break, No Classes Scheduled

For more information, please visit the school calendar: Calendar - Holy Family Catholic School

God Bless,

Erin Vu

GENERAL INFORMATION

Ms. Spielman's 5th Grade Class Hosting Mass

We had a wonderful Mass this morning. Thank you to the students in Mrs. Mena's 6th grade Religion class.

Mass on Thursday, November 6th will be hosted by Ms. Spielman's fifth grade class. If your child's class will be hosting Mass, please consider volunteering to help with set-up before Mass or take-down after Mass.

All are welcome to attend!

Living Saint Museum

HFCS 6th grade students will create a Living Saint Museum in the pavilion on Friday, October 31st before Adoration. This will start shortly after prayer at 8:00 in the morning and run until 9:00. Students will process to St. Vincent de Paul for Adoration. Grades 2-8 will be able to view the Saint Expo before Adoration while grades PK-1st will have “Saints” visiting their classrooms. Parents are welcome to sign in and visit the pavilion at this time as well. 

Angel Virtue Awards

In October, grades 2-4 focused on the virtues of courtesy and gratitude. Grades 5-8 focused on foresight, gratitude, courtesy and industriousness. Each teacher in these grades chose students who modeled these virtues in an especially positive way. Congratulations to our Angel Virtue award recipients.

Courtesy

Noah M. - Mrs. Reilly

Gabby M. - Mrs. Reilly

Giovanni C.- Sister Chiara Luce

Claire H. - Mrs. Wilson

Olive M. - Mrs. Wilson

Isabella R. - Mrs. Blackstone

Makenna M. - Mrs. Mejia

Sage S. - Mrs. Mejia

Ellie G. - Mrs. Stratton

Jiona L. - Mrs. Stratton

Benjamin K. - Mrs. Jaoude

Sebastian R. - Mrs. Jaoude

Raphael C. - Mrs. Lyman

Jishana L. - Mrs. Lyman

Matthew M. - Ms. Moore

Aiden Y. - Ms. Moore

Olivia S. - Ms. Donohoe

Silas C. - Mr. Segura

Anasophia P. - Mr. Segura

Hannah B. - Ms. Spielman

Devyn D. - Ms. Spielman

Lily E. - Mrs. Amador

Lacey H. - Mrs. McGill

Alex C. - Sister Maria Miguel

Mika J. - Ms. Paynter

Kyle R. - Mrs. Poulos

Zoe T. - Mrs. Poulos

Lyric S. - Sister Rene Noel

Stefan P. - Ms. Ruiz

Nash B. - Ms. Schroeter

Brody M. - Ms. Schroeter

Benjamin M. - Ms. Soto

Lucy C. - Ms. Sprigg

Haddie R. - Mr. Stanton

Gratitude

Ryan M. - Mrs. Reilly

Eva P. - Mrs. Reilly

Juhls T. - Sister Chiara Luce

Wilson L. - Mrs. Wilson

Olive M. - Mrs. Wilson

Hazel B. - Mrs. Blackstone

Alessandro F. - Mrs. Blackstone

Jack D. - Mrs. Stratton

Katherine F. - Mrs. Stratton

Camila F. - Mrs. Jaoude

Francesca S. - Mrs. Jaoude

Jean Luc D. - Mrs. Lyman

Natalia R. - Mrs. Lyman

Bridget B. - Ms. Moore

Victoria C. - Ms. Donohoe

Bruce K. - Mr. Segura

Greyson C. - Ms. Spielman

Ines R. - Mrs. Amador

Lauren C. - Mrs. McGill

Lucia R. - Sister Maria Miguel

Evelyn V. - Ms. Paynter

Elise M. - Mrs. Poulos

Jeslyn R. - Sister Rene Noel

Ivy H. - Ms. Ruiz

Isabella D. - Ms. Soto

Henry M. - Ms. Sprigg

Nat W. - Mr. Stanton

Foresight

Noah P. - Ms. Donohoe

Bryan S. - Mr. Segura

Gabriel Z. - Ms. Spielman

Rafael G. - Mrs. McGill

Brianna G. - Mrs. Mena

Sophia M. - Mrs. Mena

Julie G. - Sister Maria Miguel

Lucas N. - Ms. Paynter

Anabelle B. - Mrs. Poulos

Grace C. - Sister Rene Noel

Theresa W. - Ms. Ruiz

Fer G. - Ms. Schroeter

Indira A. - Ms. Soto

Vincent R. - Ms. Sprigg

Rachel D. - Mr. Stanton

Industriousness

Michael F. - Ms. Donohoe

Landon G. - Mr. Segura

Aria P. - Mr. Segura

Katie B. - Ms. Spielman

Jack R. - Ms. Spielman

Hyndrix D. - Mrs. Amador

Rory O. - Mrs. McGill

Ada B. - Sister Maria Miguel

Danvic L. - Ms. Paynter

Zach S. - Mrs. Poulos

Clara S. - Sister Rene Noel

Pia M. - Ms. Ruiz

Jacob B. - Ms. Schroeter

Alyssa K. - Ms. Soto

Francesca B. - Ms. Sprigg

Luke B. - Mr. Stanton

The Yay Company

We’re excited to share that The Yay Company is our exclusive dining partner! Create an account to view menus, place orders, and set up a Cafe ID so your student can easily use the café. If your student is unable to attend school, please cancel any orders by 9:00am on the day of delivery by emailing info@theyaycompany.com or texting (909) 359-6898 to receive a credit for your order.

Sibling Applications for 2026-2027

If your family has a sibling applying for admission for the 2026-2027 school year, applications will be available online on November 1, 2025. You may click here to access the Online Application and forms. Please be sure to read the Application Checklist thoroughly. You can submit items individually, but to be considered in the first round of admissions, your child's file must be complete with all checklist items submitted (teacher reference, birth certificate etc.) and the application fee has been paid by Sunday, February 1, 2026. 

Screenings for applicants will be conducted in January and February. 

Please contact Cammy Nguyen at (512) 244-4825, cnguyen@holyfamilycs.org or Anna Perusse at 737-220-2807, jperusse@holyfamilycs.org with any questions.   

If you know of a family who is interested in Holy Family, please ask them to visit our website and register for one of our upcoming Information Sessions.

Prospective Parent Information Sessions

Do you know a family that might want to learn more about Holy Family? We are hosting a number of Prospective Parent Information Sessions in order for families to learn about the school and the admissions process. Sessions are scheduled for November 11, December 9, January 6, January 27, February 7, March 10. March 31, and April 21. Interested families can register at www.holyfamilycs.org/admission/parent-info.cfm      

or contact Cammy Nguyen in the Admissions Office at 512-244-4825, cnguyen@holyfamilycs.org or Anna Perusse at 737-220-2807, jperusse@holyfamilycs.org.

Lifetouch Picture Re-Takes

Individual picture re-takes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th. There are a few order forms available in the office with Mrs. Campos. If you ordered a picture package initially and are not satisfied with the outcome, please have your child bring them with him/her to the retakes. Remember to wear your formal Mass uniform on this day. To place an order online, go to mylifetouch.com and use the following Picture Day ID: EVT9R6S47.

Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures

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EXPIRES: July 31, 2026

Save the Date & Check out our Gala theme!

HOLY FAMILY GRANDPARENT'S DAY - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We are excited to invite your student's Grandparents or Grandfriends to Grandparent's Day on Friday, November 21, 2025!  

REGISTER HERE

If you need assistance with your RSVP, please reach out to Stephanie Boss at 512-244-4863 or sboss@holyfamilycs.org.

If you need more information, please refer to the email sent to parents on Thursday, October 23rd.

Chess Tournament

Congratulations to our Holy Family students from chess club who competed in the Chess Wizards Scholastic Tournament held at St. Dominic Savio High School on October 25th! There were 77 participants from 18 schools competing in 3 divisions: K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Our students brought home 4 trophies!

4-5 Team – First Place

4-5 Individual – Julian K. - 1st Place

4-5 Individual – Andrew M. - 2nd Place

2-3 Team – 3rd Place

Holy Family students who competed: Julian K. (5), Andrew M. (4), Benjamin K. (4), Camila F. (4), Dominic T. (4), Katherine F. (4),

Joseph E. (3), Athena P. (2).

Spirit Night at Shake Shack

Get ready for Spirit Night at Shake Shack! They will give back 25% of sales when you mention Holy Family!

Kick Off Christmas Shopping with beauty and purpose! Kendra Scott & Holy Family Catholic School are partnering together November 7th-9th! Start your Christmas shopping off by treating yourself or your loved ones with jewelry from Kendra Scott and 20% of proceeds will support Holy Family Catholic School! 🎄🎅✨

Event Details:

When: Shop online starting at 12 a.m. on Nov 7th through 11:59 p.m. on November 9th at kendrascott.com and use the give back code: GIVEBACKKHOHA.

Share: Spread the word to all your family and friends and share our link! 

Impact: 20% of proceeds benefit Holy Family Catholic School’s Parent Association!

Don’t miss this chance to shine and make a difference! 

ST. DOMINIC SAVIO NEWS

PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS:

DECEMBER 5TH (8:30 – 10:00 am)

Interested parents are invited to attend one of our parent-only Information Sessions. During these sessions, parents will learn about our school from members of the Savio community, enjoy a student-led tour of our beautiful campus and hear about our admissions process. Registration requested.

EVENING WITH EAGLES FALL OPEN HOUSE:

(Wednesday, November 12th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm)

Prospective families (parents and students) are invited to our Fall Open House to discover and experience what makes Savio a unique and engaging place for inquisitive minds. Registration requested.

Applications for the 2026 - 2027 School Year are NOW OPEN!