Lord Jesus, teach me to be humble and to serve others the way You did. Through Mother Mary, Queen of Heaven, guide me in Your ways each day. Help me to not look for recognition or praise, but to find joy in serving You and those around me. May everything I think, say and do bring glory to You always. Amen.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 

Dear Parents, 

During this month of August, we have been reflecting on the virtue of kindness. Throughout the month, we have spent time reflecting on the small actions that can help us grow in the virtue of kindness. We discussed how simple acts like holding the door for someone, sharing, and asking how someone is doing, can all be ways to develop this important virtue.  

This month, our saint who exemplified this virtue is St. Veronica. As Jesus was carrying his cross, St. Veronica saw Jesus' pain. She could not take away His pain, but when she wiped the face of Jesus with her veil, she provided Him a little comfort even as He continued to suffer. Her example reminds us that our acts of kindness do not always remove the challenges others face, but they can ease the journey and help people know they are not alone. Through both joyful and difficult moments, kindness allows us to walk together in faith and compassion.  

Dear Jesus, help me to notice the needs of others today. I am often caught up in my own thoughts and only pay attention to what I need. Help me to be more aware of others and grant me the desire to help them if they need me. Amen. 

Today, we look forward to seeing our middle school families at the Back to School Night. The evening begins at 6:00 pm in the gym. Tomorrow, we will share the slides from the Back to School Night with families via email.  

I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Mason, who has joined our faculty. Mrs. Rodriguez has resigned for personal reasons, and I invite you to join me in praying for her and her family during this time. Mrs. Mason has served our school community as a substitute teacher for several years, and we are excited to welcome her to her new role as a member of our faculty. 

God Bless, 

Erin Vu 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR NEWS

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

We had a wonderful Mass this morning. Thank you to the students in Sister Rene Noel's 8th grade Religion class who proclaimed the reading for us.

Mass on Thursday, September 3rd 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!

Visitor Policy as stated in the Handbook

" To keep our students and staff safe and to prevent interruptions to the instructional program, no visitor on campus is permitted to proceed directly to a classroom, office or library for any reason, including scheduled appointments.

All visitors must come to the school office to sign in, receive a visitor’s badge, and wait for a staff member directions. If the visit involves a message or a delivery to a student (such as a forgotten lunch or homework), the office staff will take care of the delivery at a suitable time.



Visitors must report to the front office before going to any other building or outdoor space including the pavilion during school hours." 

SAVE THE DATE!  

Mark Your calendars for an all-parent meeting, our annual State of The School given by President, Billy Schiffiano; Principal, Erin Vu, and other members of the community.  

When: Wednesday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Where: Holy Family Gym

Additional information will follow next week in your inboxes from the Advancement Department.  

Items Needing Immediate Attention - Due by September 11th

Please read the following items below:

Family Handbook 2026-2027

Technology and Internet Safety Acceptable Use Policy

Complete this form and return:

Handbook and Technology Agreement Form

Required of All students - New and Returning

Please return via email to Kelly Walker, drop off in the school office or have your child turn it in to his/her teacher.

Student access to educational resources from School and Home: The “MyApps” launch page

To access the educational Apps available to them, students can sign-in to http://myapps.microsoft.com/ using their school email address and password. They can get their sign-in information from their teachers. Most of their Apps can be accessed directly with a single click once they are signed into http://myapps.microsoft.com/. A few of the apps will take them to a “Clever.com” sign in page. If that happens, they just need to click on “Log in with your HFCS account” and it will let them in.

Josten's Yearbook

Welcome to the new school year, families! The yearbook class will be capturing moments all year long to create a yearbook you won't want to miss. Pre-order your yearbook now to receive the cheapest yearbook this year. The sale price until August 28 is $47. See the attached flyer for more information. Use the QR code to order from Jostens. Thank you!

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.