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Lord, help me to focus my heart on what is truly life-giving. May I avoid the distractions and temptations of the world and instead seek the life and truth that only You can offer. Guide my steps toward Your eternal kingdom and presence. Amen.

“I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify Him with Thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30

Dear Parents,

Next week, we do not have classes due to Thanksgiving. The classes will resume on December 2. As we step away from campus, I pray that you and your family have a safe and restful week. Whether you are traveling out of state or staying home, I hope you and your family have the opportunity to build memories with one another.

As we return from Thanksgiving break, it will be December! During the month, we have many special events planned for our students. Here are a few of the big events happening:



· December 3: PK-5 Advent Concert at 6:00 pm

· December 5: Choir, Band, and Orchestra Concert at 6:00 pm

· December 14: Jingle and Mingle

· December 17: Theatre I Performance at 6:00 pm

· December 19: Theatre II Performance at 6:00 pm

· December 20: Last day of class before Christmas break

Thank you to all our generous donors for the 2024 fund-a-need. Yesterday, we received our Ford Transit Van which will be used to help transport students to off-campus events and projects. This vehicle was in addition to the golf cart that we use on campus daily. Thank you!



God Bless,

Erin Vu

Thanksgiving Break is Monday, November 25th-Friday, November 29th. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy the time off and Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, December 20th students will have a non-uniform day. Students in Pre-K through first grade may wear pajamas. Students in grades 2-8 may wear jeans with a Christmas colored shirt, Christmas themed shirt or sweater.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Sister Rene Noel's 7th Grade Religion Class Hosting Mass

Mass on Thursday, December 5th will be hosted by Sister Rene Noel's 7th Grade Religion 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!

Angel Virtue Program

In November, grades 2-4 focused on the virtues of loyalty and prayerfulness. Grades 5-8 focused on respect, loyalty, patriotism, and prayerfulness. Each teacher in these grades chose students who modeled these virtues in an especially positive way. Congratulations to our Angels!

Loyalty

Aidan Flores-Mrs. Reilly

Lucianna Wernicke-Mrs. Reilly

William Ratliff-Sister Chiara Luce

Dion Fernando-Mrs. Wilson

Sage Segura-Mrs. Wilson

Thalia McKinney-Mrs. Blackstone

Hunter Peikert-Mrs. Blackstone

Jean Luc DuPre-Mrs. Mejia

Alessia Pastore-Mrs. Mejia

Kingston Bui-Mrs. Stratton

Camila Sanchez-Mrs. Stratton

Ana Sofy Ortego-Mrs. Catherine Lyman

Luke Reilly-Mrs. Catherine Lyman

Lillian Dennon-Mrs. Rhodes

Ethan Maulit-Mrs. Rhodes

Hannah Bogner-Ms. Stein

Jimmy Byther-Ms. Stein

Savannah Castro-Ms. Stein

Dorris Dillon-Ms. Stein

Reid Ryan-Ms. Stein

Evelyn Vu-Ms. Donohoe

Gabriel Heyl-Ms. Spielman

Victoria Parodi-Ms. Spielman

Dylan Laya-Mrs. Amador

Brandon Griffith-Sister Rene Noel

Vada Rieman-Mrs. Cook

Julianna Lomas-Mrs. Jeanne Lyman

Fer Garcia de Alba-Mrs. Mackey

Calvin Yost-Mrs. McGill

Anesu Nyamolo-Ms. Oliva

Samantha McCullough-Mrs. Poulos

Jacob Hill-Ms. Ruiz

Valentina Tapia-Mr. Sasu

Paul Blair-Ms. Soto

Prayerfulness

Meredith Daus-Mrs. Reilly

Milo Maulit-Mrs. Reilly

Lucille Johnson-Sister Chiara Luce

Francis Kritt-Sister Chiara Luce

Diego Toledo-Mrs. Wilson

Gianna Vaca-Guzman-Mrs. Wilson

Matthew Franco-Mrs. Blackstone

Samuel Mandac-Mrs. Blackstone

Charlotte Chong-Mrs. Mejia

Teresa Kloke-Mrs. Mejia

Owen Duncan-Mrs. Stratton

Lexi Momo Tala-Mrs. Stratton

John Paul Vu-Mrs. Stratton

Genevieve Adkins-Mrs. Catherine Lyman

Silas Crowley-Mrs. Catherine Lyman

Aidan Arun-Mrs. Rhodes

Chloe Coleman-Mrs. Rhodes

Colin Costello-Mrs. Rhodes

Garrison Meyer-Ms. Stein

Anasophia Paranjape-Ms. Stein

Annaleah Phipps-Ms. Stein

Averie Driver-Ms. Donohoe

Isaac Pereira Baker-Mr. Segura

Mateo Ferriz-Ms. Spielman

Chris Brochue-Mrs. Amador

Elizabeth Sperling-Sister Rene Noel

Gabriel Ryan-Mrs. Mackey

Jack Meza-Mrs. McGill

Bianka Arriaga-Ms. Oliva

Bryce Warner-Mrs. Paynter

Alfonso Esquivel-Mrs. Poulos

Theresa Winkeler-Ms. Ruiz

Claire Larsen-Mr. Sasu

Suong Bui-Ms. Soto

Luke Bogner-Mr. Stanton

Respect

Valentina Wernicke-Ms. Donohoe

Rose Kritt-Mr. Segura

Evelyn Adiputra-Ms. Spielman

Tesla Inscoe-Ms. Spielman

Patrick Vu-Mrs. Amador

Matthew Wong-Sister Rene Noel

Claire Zhuang-Mrs. Cook

Aashi Chintalapati-Mrs. Griffin

Ana Sofia Cogwin-Mrs. Griffin

Ryan Durbin-Mrs. Griffin

Gabby Salmon-Mrs. Griffin

Lincoln Parsons-Mrs. Griffin

Gabriel Saavedra-Mrs. Jeanne Lyman

Vivyanna Vorauer-Mrs. Jeanne Lyman

Lilly Chong-Mrs. Mackey

Samantha Rodriguez-Mrs. McGill

Brianna Gerace-Ms. Oliva

Jemma Mathew-Mrs. Paynter

Jake Broaddus-Mrs. Poulos

Greg Santos-Mrs. Poulos

Colin Warner-Ms. Ruiz

Elliot Partida-Mr. Sasu

Benjamin Mitchell-Ms. Soto

Rachel Dobson-Mr. Stanton

Patriotism

Roscoe Wacker-Ms. Donohoe

Wyatt Zimmer-Mr. Segura

Brody Morgan-Ms. Spielman

Maggie Peoples-Sister Rene Noel

Connor Yost-Mrs. Jeanne Lyman

Payton Weiss-Mrs. Mackey

Paige Hallenberger-Mrs. McGill

Jake Andrews-Ms. Oliva

Jacob Huerta-Mrs. Paynter

Liam Bierschenk-Ms. Ruiz

Luke Crilly-Mr. Sasu

Kaden Nolan-Ms. Soto

Pre-K - 5th Grade Winter Program

Pre-K through 5th grade students have been working very hard in music classes to get ready for our Winter Program! We are so excited to share it with all of you! The performance will be in the Pavilion at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3. The gym will be used as a back-up space in case of weather. Students may start arriving at 5:30, and they will sit with their teachers. All students can wear festive Christmas outfits or school uniforms.  

2025-2026 Tuition Assistance Applications

Open January 7, 2025

Tuition Assistance information, application and directions are available on the Holy Family website at 

https://www.holyfamilycs.org/admission/financial.cfm.

The FACTS Grant & Aid Application can also be accessed through your Family Portal account by clicking on the financial tab option, then Financial Links.

Please note only families who complete the Tuition Assistance Application through FACTS Grant & Aid will be considered for an award. To meet the first round of awards, the deadline to apply for tuition assistance is February 21, 2025. Even if you were awarded tuition assistance last year you still must reapply for the 2025-2026 school year. Every student is reassessed annually based on current qualifications and your FACTS account must be in good standing.

Tuition Assistance Award notifications will be sent by end of March. If you have any questions, contact Lan Nguyen at lnguyen@holyfamilycs.org.

Sibling Applications for 2025-2026

If your family has a sibling applying for admission for the 2025-2026 school year, applications will be available online on November 1, 2024. 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 Saturday, February 1, 2025. 

Screenings for applicants will be conducted in January and February. 

Please contact Cammy Nguyen at (512) 244-4825 or cnguyen@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 December 3, January 14, February 4 and 25, and March 25. Interested families can register at www.holyfamilycs.org/admission/parent-info.cfm      

or contact Cammy Nguyen in the Admissions Office at 512-244-4825 or cnguyen@holyfamilycs.org.

It's Here, Thanks to YOU!

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our 2024 Gala attendees who contributed to the Transportation Fund-a-Need, we now have a 6-passenger golf cart that is being used daily, and a BRAND NEW 12-passenger van! This van will be invaluable for field trips, service projects, athletics, and more.



We couldn't be more excited and appreciative of your support. Your contributions made a significant impact, and we are deeply grateful for your continued generosity.

MAKING RESERVATIONS TO STAY OVERNIGHT AT KALAHARI RESORT

A dedicated website is now available to book a DOUBLE QUEEN SOFA hotel room online. We have a small room block available at a discounted rate of $229. When the block is filled up, we will ask for more, but there is no guarantee. 

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