Lord Jesus, You call me to remain in You with my whole heart. When I feel weak, remind me that Your strength always flows through me. Teach me patience as You shape me through growth and challenges. I trust that Your work in me is still unfolding, now and always. Amen.

“The future begins today, not tomorrow” St. John Paul II 

Dear Parents, 

We are proud to share that, when comparing the mean (average) scores across grade levels, our students performed exceptionally well! It is clear that students at Holy Family are learning, growing, and mastering the skills taught at each grade level. We are very proud of their hard work and dedication. 

Recently, students in grades 1–8 brought home their NWEA MAP scores from the spring testing window. These reports provide insight into your child’s current achievement as well as their growth over time. MAP is a norm-referenced assessment, meaning your child’s performance is compared to that of students nationwide. The student report offers a snapshot of your child’s academic progress at this point in the year. If you have any questions about your child’s MAP data, please contact their teacher. 

Data Terms Used During MAP Review 

• Mean: The average score for a group of students. 
• Percentile Rank (Achievement): Indicates how your child performed compared to students nationwide. For example, a percentile of 83 means the student scored as well as or better than 83% of students nationally. 

MAP Mean Percentage Spring 2025/2026 Data

MAP Scores Spring 2026

Additional Resources 

For more information about MAP Growth and how to interpret your child’s results, please visit: Family Toolkit - NWEA 

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning journey. We are grateful to partner with you in your child's educational journey.  

God Bless, 

Erin Vu

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mr. Segura's Fifth Grade Class

Hosting Mass

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

Mass on Thursday, May 21st will be hosted by the students in Mr. Segura's fifth grade class. Please consider volunteering to help with set-up before Mass or take down after Mass.

All are welcome to attend!

Angel Virtue Program

In May, grades 2-8 focused on loyalty and magnificence. Each teacher in these grades chose students who modeled these virtues in an especially positive way. The following students will be announced at Mass next week and will be presented with a pin to wear on Mass days. Congratulations to our Angels!

Loyalty

Gabby M.-Mrs. Reilly

Gabriel H.-Sister Chiara Luce

Athena P.-Mrs. Wilson

Noah T.-Mrs. Wilson

Hazel B.-Mrs. Blackstone

Julia C.-Mrs. Blackstone

Peter L.-Mrs. Blackstone

Cruz D.-Mrs. Mejia

Makenna M.-Mrs. Mejia

Eleanor D.-Mrs. Stratton

Katherine F.-Mrs. Stratton

Charlotte C.-Mrs. Jaoude

Katherine F.-Mrs. Lyman

Gracie H.-Mrs. Lyman

William J.-Mrs. Lyman

Emma L.-Mrs. Lyman

Thomas M.-Mrs. Lyman

Marcus M.-Mrs. Lyman

An T.-Mrs. Lyman

Alex T.-Mrs. Lyman

Cristian P.-Ms. Moore

Nathaniel S.-Ms. Moore

Olivia S.-Ms. Donohoe

Anuj C.-Mr. Segura

Devyn D.-Ms. Spielman

Anamarcela H.-Ms. Spielman

Henry N.-Ms. Spielman

Akela B.-Ms. Amador

Gigi C.-Mrs. McGill

Bianka A.-Mrs. Mena

Lucien C.-Mrs. Mena

Valentina T.-Sister Maria Miguel

Aashi C.-Ms. Paynter

Gabby M.-Ms. Paynter

Alina P.-Ms. Paynter

Lincoln P.-Mrs. Poulos

Peyton C.-Sister Rene Noel

Zandie K.-Ms. Ruiz

Kayden T.-Ms. Ruiz

Francita J.-Ms. Schroeter

Brady L.-Ms. Schroeter

Brody M.-Ms. Schroeter

Amaira V.-Ms. Schroeter

Clyde M.-Ms. Soto

Emma A.-Ms. Sprigg

Luke B.-Mr. Stanton

Gabrielle R.-Mr. Stanton

Avery Z.-Mr. Stanton

Magnificence

Anna R.-Mrs. Reilly

Emmaline B.-Mrs. Wilson

Johan I.-Mrs. Wilson

Piper F.-Mrs. Blackstone

Jessica H.-Mrs. Blackstone

Isabella R.-Mrs.Blackstone

Meredith D.-Mrs. Mejia

Kayleigh K.-Mrs. Mejia

Cienna A.-Mrs. Stratton

Emily K.-Mrs. Lyman

Jishana L.-Mrs. Lyman

Max P.-Mrs. Lyman

Michael W.-Mrs. Lyman

Sophia V.-Ms. Donohoe

Paige Z.-Mr. Segura

Benio G.-Ms. Spileman

Annaliese T.-Ms. Spielman

Dylan L.-Ms. Amador

Isla S.-Mrs. McGill

Lexie M.-Sister Maria Miguel

Ava A.-Ms. Paynter

Alex Z.-Mrs. Poulos

Matthew W.-Sister Rene Noel

Addi D.-Ms. Ruiz

Valentina W.-Ms. Ruiz

Suong B.-Ms. Soto

Justin C.-Ms. Sprigg

Nat W.-Mr. Stanton

Run With The Angels Event Recap

Thank you so much to everyone who participated, volunteered, and contributed to our Run With The Angels event last Friday. It was truly a fantastic day filled with excitement and joy. Our students, along with the parent volunteers, had an amazing time and made wonderful memories together.

Although we are still finalizing our totals, we are thrilled to share that student pledges raised approximately $80,000. While this amount is slightly below our overall goal, it is still an outstanding achievement that reflects the dedication and generosity of our community.

Special congratulations go to Mrs. Jaode’s class and Miss Sprigg’s advisory group, who enjoyed delicious ice cream treats from the Alsie Ice Cream Truck as a reward for their outstanding participation.

For those interested, there are still a limited number of RWTA T-shirts available for purchase in the front office. Each shirt is $15. Stop by the front office to get yours while supplies last.



We look forward to sharing the final fundraising results with everyone in our Gratitude Report, which will be released in early fall. Stay tuned for more details and thank you again for your incredible support!

Angel Fund Participation: Last Call!

If you have not yet contributed to the Angel Fund this year, there is still time to make your donation. You can easily do so by following this link.

We are pleased to announce that we have already reached our monetary goal for the Angel Fund. However, parent participation remains a critical component when our school applies for grants and seeks corporate sponsorships. High levels of parent participation demonstrate to potential partners that our families are deeply committed to the school’s mission.



Currently, our parent participation rate stands at 52%. Our goal is to increase this to 60% by June 30. Every donation counts toward participation—no matter the amount!

8th Grade Graduation

Please join us for 8th grade graduation as we celebrate our students on Tuesday, May 19th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 5:00pm. Reception to follow.

School Supplies for the 2026-2027 School Year

Our school will be managing school supplies the same way we did last year. Instead of us ordering the supplies in bulk and having them in the classroom on the first day of school, parents now have the option of purchasing the supplies through a vendor we have contracted with or on your own. The lists are attached for what is needed for each grade level.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a bulk item listed for Pre-Kindergarten. That item is not needed to be purchased by each family. Please do not purchase the bulk item.

Welcome to Holy Family Catholic School

Kid’s College 2026

The Holy Family Catholic School Kid’s College is where kids can come and pursue their interests. Like college, scholars will have the freedom to choose the sessions that appeal to their interests. Scholars are invited to explore a new skill, engage in an interest, and learn.  

The faculty will lead carefully selected courses designed to integrate different curriculum areas and to be a non-traditional, multi-aged experience for students. The cost of the one-week course includes all tuition and fees. Kid’s College hours are 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday with options for full day or half day.   

We anticipate that sessions will fill quickly. Since they are first-come/first-serve, please register as soon as possible for the session your child would like to attend. After turning in the completed Registration and Terms of Enrollment/Release Form with full payment, parents will receive a receipt to serve as confirmation of camp registration.  

Registration forms can be turned in online, turned into the front office, or emailed to kwalker@holyfamilycs.org. Scholars will be placed in the sessions on a first-come basis until the session has reached its maximum enrollment. 

Camp Contact Information  

Holy Family Catholic School  

9400 Neenah Ave. 

Austin, TX 78717 

Main: (512) 246-4455 

Principal: Erin Vu, evu@holyfamilycs.org 

PK-4 Assistant Principal: amorley@holyfamilycs.org 

5-8 Assistant Principal: jcastillo@holyfamilycs.org  

Camp Hours  

June 1-5 and 8-12 

Full Day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm  

AM Session: 9:00 am – 11:30 am 

PM Session: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 

Extended Childcare hours, please contact the Hive  

Course Catalogue

All grade levels reflect the grade that the student will be enrolled in for the 2026/2027 school year. Some sessions are offered more than once as indicated by the date and session time.

Session Tuition

1 Session: $150

2 Sessions: $275

3 Sessions: $400

4 Sessions: $525

Extended Childcare  

Provided by The Hive  

Please contact The Hive to inquire about the before and after care options. For more information, please email mrfred@thehiveafterschool.com

General Information  

·    Kid’s College is open to all children, not limited to Holy Family students.  

·    Scholars who are enrolled in one session should bring a snack, drinks, and sunscreen.  

·    Scholars who are enrolled in the am and pm sessions should bring a sack lunch, two snacks, drinks, and sunscreen every day.  

·    Scholars should dress according to weather and activities.  

·    All sessions will be held at Holy Family Catholic School. Room assignments will be communicated at least 1 week before the first day of Kid’s College.  

·    Minimum enrollment requirements exist for all sessions. If your selected session cancels due to low enrollment, then you will be given a chance to choose an alternate session for your child or provided a full refund.  

·    As soon as payment is processed, you will be provided with a receipt.  

·    Parents will be notified when a session has reached the minimum enrollment threshold needed to proceed. 

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Cancellation Policy  

If before May 22, 2026, a child cannot attend after payment is made, a written request must be made for a refund to be issued. After May 22, no refunds will be given. No refunds will be made for absences or withdrawals during the Kid’s College sessions. In the case of extended illness or accidents, a written physician’s note is required in order to receive a prorated refund. All changes must be in writing and sent to the Principal.   

Friday, May 22nd - Dress Down Day

The school year is coming to an end. Let's celebrate our wonderful school year by wearing your favorite Holy Family spirit wear with jeans or uniform bottoms.

Medications

Parents must pick up student medications prior to the last day of school. All medications that are left will be disposed of in accordance with proper prescription drug disposal policies.

Holy Family Catholic School is pleased to announce the expansion of our pre-school program beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year. Beginning in the fall, Holy Family will offer PK 3 and PK 4 full-day and half-day options for students. Applications are now open! For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Cammy Nguyen, Director of Admissions, at 512-244-4825 or email her at cnguyen@holyfamilycs.org.