January 9, 2026

Dear Holy Name Families,

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed winter vacation. Despite the cold weather earlier in the week, it was nice to feel the warmth of everyone's well-rested smiles as we returned to school. Everyone seems eager for the second half of the year.

Looking ahead to next week, the next session of clubs and activities begins. O'Connor Studios will be here for picture re-take/make-up day on Thursday. We will also begin the administration of winter MAP testing; kindergarten will test on Wednesday and Friday. Grades one to six will test the following week.

Holy Name's basketball teams are back in action this evening. Good luck to the teams as they take on Mt. Alvernia in Parish Hall.

Enjoy the weekend.

Best regards,

Mr. Chisholm

Announcements and Reminders

• Kindergarten students will have winter MAP testing on Wednesday and Friday next week. Grades 1 through 6 will test on January 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.
• O'Connor Studios will be here on Thursday for picture re-take day. All students who were absent in October will have their pictures taken as well as those students who would like re-takes.
• The next club session begins next week. Club meeting dates are listed on the school calendar. Volleyball Club begins on January 23rd. Registration for volleyball club is still open; click here to register.
• Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated January 26th through 30th. Among the activities, there will be a Hawaiian/summer themed casual day. Students are welcome to wear Hawaiian shirts or tropical attire. Student Council has some fun activities planned for this day.
• 5th and 6th graders are invited to sign up to assist with this weekend's 9 am Family Mass: Click here to volunteer.

Holy Name will be offering a VIRTUS (Protecting God's Children) workshop on January 31, 2026, at 10am in the convent. Parents who have not completed this one-time training are encouraged to attend.

To be eligible for all volunteer opportunities, parents must have completed this one-time training and completed the annual CORI screening.

Re-Enrollment Is Open

Re-Enrollment for returning students is now open. Families can complete re-enrollment packets in the FACTS Family portal. Additional information can be found here.

Save the Date: Scholastic Book Fair

Holy Name's Annual Book Fair will take place during Catholic Schools Week (January 26th to 30th). There is a special Grandparents, Families, and Friends event on January 23rd. Please click here for more information about the Book Fair. Additional details will follow when we return from break.

• January 19th: No School - MLK Day
• January 26th - 30th: Catholic Schools Week
• February 5th: Half-day and Parent-Teacher Conferences; Second Trimester Progress Reports distributed
• February 16th - 20th: February Break

EAGLE AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who earned Eagles this week:

• Olivia D., K1-4 (Kindness)
• Tess-Ann F., K1-4 (Perseverance)
• Emaline M., 3-6 (Respect)
• Gabby M., 5-9 (Cooperation)
• Matthew P., 5-9 (Cooperation)
• Wilson S., 5-10 (Responsibility)
• Benny P., 6-11 (Kindness)

Homeroom 4-7 earned recognition for its collective cooperation as well.

Happy New Year — and it's time for coding!

Our first graders kicked off the year with Scratch, a kid‑friendly, block‑based programming tool. Students programmed cars to drive across a road using different commands — practicing sequencing, debugging, and creative problem‑solving while having fun!

This week, Mr. Gordon's 6th-grade ELA students learned about civics and how trials work in a democracy. They explored the trial process, looking at how laws are used, the jobs of jurors and witnesses, and how courts protect our rights. By reading the play "The Trial of Dayan," students understood how being a responsible citizen connects to legal proceedings. They saw why trials are important for fairness, justice, and following the law.

The students were excited and involved in the activity. They joined in discussions and shared thoughtful ideas with each other, making the learning experience better. In the end, Homeroom 6-12 decided the defendant was "Not Guilty," while Homeroom 6-11 couldn't agree on a verdict.

Additional photos are on Holy Name's FB and Instagram pages.