WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Cross country: run far,

run fast, run hard

Fifth/sixth grade girls volleyball team won against NDDP

First grade friends forever 

EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS PROCESSION

"We adore you, Lord Jesus Christ, here, and in all your churches throughout the world, and we bless you, for by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

BASIC

BASIC is available from 7 AM until 8 AM as well as immediately following dismissal until 5:30 PM.  Please email Mrs. M with questions or click here for more information.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS AT HOLY FAMILY:

VIRTUS TRAINING AND BACKGROUND CHECK PROCEDURES

Every adult who volunteers at Holy Family is required to have a current background check on file, complete a VIRTUS training course, and sign a volunteer agreement each year.

The Diocese of Green Bay mandates volunteer requirements, and there are no exceptions.

We strongly encourage all parents to go through this process because opportunities to volunteer will come up quickly, and your name must be on our approved list prior to registering for the event.

1. BACKGROUND CHECK Volunteers are required to provide personal references, sign a declaration form, and authorize a criminal background check (and receive a satisfactory report) Click here to complete the background check.  Enter code: gbdioc04  
2.  All volunteers who have contact with children are required to complete VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training. Register here. The Green Bay Diocese is currently not offering in-person training, so all training is online.
3.  AGREEMENT FORM All volunteers must sign and return the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct to the school office annually.\\

DATES TO REMEMBER

2022-23 Event Calendar

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

This week's topic: Kids and Stress

Kids can experience stress just like adults.  It’s important to equip them with tools to deal with life’s stressful moments without escalating the situation. It’s best to have these kinds of conversations when everyone is calm.  Balloons are a great way to get the conversation started. Ask your child to imagine stress or anger as a balloon. Explain that every time you add to the balloon, it gets a little bigger, and it gets a little closer to bursting. They don’t want the balloon to burst, so if it seems to be getting too full of stress or anger, they just need to let a little of it out. This analogy helps kids understand that it’s okay to have negative feelings, but that they don’t need to let them build up to the point where they lose control. 

Here are a few ways to cope with big feelings.

• Deep, conscious breathing. Breathe in for a 4 count, hold for a 3 count, and let it out for a 5 count.



• Coloring pages. When kids can really focus on something else, especially something basic, it gives them a break from the more complicated thoughts and feelings that they may be struggling with. 

• Go for a walk or get some exercise. Exercise helps to release natural stress-fighting chemicals called endorphins.

Click the logos above for more information.  Students and parents are encouraged to reach out to Ms. Cain, Holy Family's Counselor, with questions or concerns.

MAP Testing started today, September 7, and will run through September 28. Click here for grade-specific schedules and more information.

PARISH UPDATES

We are grateful to the parishes that support our students, staff, and school. By supporting these parishes, you’re supporting our school.

Nativity

Quad Parishes

  St. Joseph Fall Fest on Saturday, September 17

   Paper Drive

St. Agnes 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

  Fall Fest on September 25

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

1204 South Fisk Street

Green Bay, WI 54304

(920) 494-1931

hfsoffice@gracesystem.org

holyfamilygreenbay.com