Lord Jesus, through the example of St. Leo the Great, teach me humble service. Help me do what is right without seeking praise or recognition. Remind me that everything good I do comes from Your grace. May I serve You faithfully with a grateful heart. Amen.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." Romans 15:13 

Dear Parents, 

This week, our 8th grade students are on retreat. They left Wednesday evening and will return to campus on Friday afternoon. Please join me in praying for our students and the leaders who are with the students during this time.  

Unfortunately, we are cancelling our schoolwide Adoration that is scheduled for Friday, November 13. We do not have a Deacon scheduled for Adoration. We will resume Adoration in December on the 18th at 10:00.  

Please note that next Friday is Grandparents and Grandfriends day. It will be a day full of fun and festivities. If you plan on having a grandparent attend for the day, please have them RSVP in advance. This allows for us to plan appropriately for the day.  

In addition, if you would like your child's grandparent or special guest to pick them up early at 1:00 p.m., please indicate this in SchoolPass by selecting the activity titled "Grandparents Day Early Dismissal 1:00 p.m." 

Students who are not participating in early dismissal will remain at school for a full day, with regular dismissal at the end of the day. 

God Bless, 

Erin Vu

HEALTH NEWS

GENERAL INFORMATION

The annual Book Fair will take place Monday, November 16th through Friday, November 20th.

Grandparent's Day is Friday, November 20th. Mass will be at 9am on this day.

Thanksgiving Break is Monday, November 23rd-Friday, November 27th. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30th. Enjoy the time off and Happy Thanksgiving!

Mrs. Hunt's 5th Grade Class Hosting Mass

Friday, November 20th at 9:00am

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

Mass on Friday, November 20th at 9:00am will be hosted by Mrs. Hunt's 5th 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!

Reading Under the Stars

Student Council and the middle school choir classes are hosting Reading/Singing under the Stars for Prek 3- 1st grade on December 4th from 4:30-6pm in the Wisdom Building.

Sibling Applications for 2027-2028

If your family has a sibling applying for admission for the 2027-2028 school year, applications will be available online on November 1, 2026. 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, 2027. 

Screenings for applicants will be conducted from the end of January to mid-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 17, December 15, January 12, February 2, February 23, March 23, and April 13. Interested families can register at Visiting - Holy Family Catholic School.

Advent Online Talk

Emmanuel: God is with us; are we with Him?

November 17

Choose from two sessions:

9am & 12pm CST

Technology, Noise, and Rekindling Silent Recollection

Advent is a season of silent prayer in anticipation of the coming of Christ. Christians understand that Christmas isn’t merely a historical event, but a living reality: God is still with us. The question we must ask is, are we truly with Him through our time, attention, and actions?

Join Smart Families as we explore the dangers of a digital environment that often bombards us with audible, visual, and mental noise, leaving us distracted and fragmented. Prepare for the Advent season this year and lean into the depths of Psalm 46’s invitation: to “be still, and know that I am God.”

Grandparent's Day is coming up! 

Please check-in with your parents to ask if they need any help registering. It is important to provide them with the correct teacher and grade level information so that we may easily connect your children with them on Grandparent's Day. If you register for them, please let them know so that we don't have double registrations by mistake.



Your parents will be able to order and pay for lunch when they RSVP or they may bring their own lunch. Some grandparents like to order for their grandchildren as well. Please double check with your parents to see what they decide to do prior to making lunch decisions for your child.

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM)

All persons who engage in ministry in the Diocese of Austin (clergy, religious, employees, and lay volunteers) must complete the EIM registration and training through VIRTUS® Online in order to serve in ministry. New applicants, and existing applicants who have never attended an EIM Workshop, must attend an in-person EIM Workshop to fulfill their initial EIM compliance requirement. Please visit https://www.austindiocese.org/eim-instructions for more information. If you are a new applicant who has submitted an EIM Application and need to attend an EIM Workshop, contact your parish/school EIM site administrator regarding the status of an in-person EIM Workshop at your location.

All volunteers must wear EIM name badges to indicate they are volunteers with Holy Family Catholic School. Once you have completed the EIM workshop, please contact Dr. Danna Kelemen for a new or replacement badge, or if you have any questions regarding EIM compliance.

Thank you for your assistance in keeping our community and children safe. 

SAVIO NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

⚽ First Kick Academy is Coming to Holy Family!

Powered by UK Soccer School

We’re excited to launch First Kick Academy at Holy Family & St. Dominic Savio with an exclusive one-month pilot program for children ages 2–6!

First Kick Academy combines fun, imaginative soccer adventures with age-appropriate skill development, helping young players build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game!

📅 Saturdays | November 14 – December 12

No session November 28

• Parent & Me (Ages 2–3): 9:00–9:45 AM
• Academy (Ages 4–6): 10:00–10:45 AM

🌟 Exclusive Pilot Offer – Just $69!

• Four weeks of soccer for just $69
• FREE First Kick Academy T-shirt and registration
• Lock in your $69/month founding-family rate (regularly $99/month) when we launch in 2027!

Spaces are limited to just 12 children per class!

No soccer experience necessary and no commitment beyond the pilot program.

We can't wait to welcome our youngest soccer stars to First Kick Academy!