Dear Holy Name Families,

On Wednesday, Fr. Ferme celebrated an All-School Mass for Holy Week. The second grade served as our hosts. Throughout Lent, students have had confession and Teaching Masses, participated in the Rice Bowl Project, and made personal sacrifices in preparation for Easter Sunday. Yesterday, kindergarten students participated in their annual Easter egg hunt. We wish everyone a blessed and happy Easter.

Nursery and K1 enjoyed their visit to the Franklin Park Zoo on Tuesday. Fortunately, the rain held off long enough for them to visit the exhibits and learn about the different animals. Thank you to Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Hardiman, our teachers, and parent chaperones for making this visit possible.

The spring uniform takes effect after April break. We will also begin our Spring MAP testing when we return.

Have a great April vacation.

Best regards,

Mr. Daniel Chisholm

Principal

Announcements and Reminders

• Lunch ordering for May and June closes on April 20th. Click here for instructions.
• Spring MAP Testing will begin the week after April break. Students in grades 4,5, and 6 will test on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday following break.
• The spring uniform guidelines go into effect after April break. Click here for more information.
• Any student who submitted a petition to run for Student Council must attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, April 29th from 2:45 - 3:15 pm in Mr. Reilly's Room.
• Holy Name's band will perform its Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 13th at 9 am in Parish Hall. Parents are invited to attend.

Congratulations, Cyan!

5th grader Cyan performed in the 6th Annual Southern Massachusetts Catholic School Honor Band Concert. Cyan was one of 50 students from 22 different schools to participate. Congratulations, Cyan!

Eagle Award Recipients

The following students received recognition with Eagle Awards this week.

• Fadi H., 1-1 (Courage)
• Dickie D., 2-4 (Cooperation)
• Zach B., 3-6 (Responsibility)
• Eli M., 6-11 (Empathy)

Moments Captured this Week at HNPS

Reflection on Holy Week ~ Today, we gathered for an all-school Mass during this holiest week of the year, with Father Ferme celebrating and second grade assisting. We look forward to Easter Sunday, the most sacred day of all—the Resurrection.

May God bless us all during this sacred time.

Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day! On Wednesday, we honored Jackie Robinson for his pivotal role in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. His courage and determination paved the way for future generations.

In fifth grade ELA the students read the book "We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball." Through this powerful narrative, they've learned about the incredible athletes of the Negro League and the challenges they faced.



As part of their activities, students used persuasive writing to advocate for the recognition of all those in the Negro League who worked tirelessly to break barriers and make history. Join us in celebrating these remarkable contributions to sports and society!

Nursery and K1 visited the Franklin Park Zoo this week. They had such fun exploring various exhibits and learning about the different animals. They are so lucky that the rain held off!

Easter egg hunt fun in Nursery, K1 and K2, so much fun! Happy Easter from everybunny!

A Grateful Thank You to Our Holy Name community! We sincerely appreciate the generosity of our community. The tables in the library were overflowing with birthday gifts, including books, pajamas and toys. Many children will surely feel joy on their special day!

Home and School Update

Square 1 Art Fundraiser - Order deadline extended again to Friday, April 18th!

Check out www.square1art.com/shop for timeless keepsakes to cherish for years to come. Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art code will appear, and you may order!

Save the Date –Pre-Summer Spiritwear Store – Opening April 28th

Save The Date – Adult Social and Silent Auction  – Saturday, May 17th 6:30PM

Line up those babysitters and get ready to step back in time to a secret world of a Roaring ‘20s Speakeasy! Save the date for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, games, cocktails and 1920s flair.  Feel free to arrive casually dressed - but we also welcome you to dust off your flapper dresses, fedoras and dapper suits! We can’t wait to see you there!  This is one party you don’t want to miss!!

Like us on Facebook at Holy Name Parish School Fundraising to learn more about our work!

Parish Updates

Please click here to read the latest bulletin including the schedule for Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday and a call for Altar Servers.