Dear Holy Name Families,

The 6th grade spent today working at Rose's Bounty packing food and helping load bundles for the drive thru food pantry. When I visited, I was impressed to see how much they had accomplished and to see students working diligently and with smiles on their faces. Their work helped feed 258 families. Thank you to Mrs. Beatrice, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Reilly, and our parent volunteers for both chaperoning and working alongside the students.

Thank to everyone who has supported our Food Drive. Donations can be made through next week. These donations will be brought to Rose's Bounty in support of their Backpack Program.

As the weather gets colder, please be sure your children come to school with appropriate outdoor attire. Children go outside for recess each day unless the temperature is below 24 degrees.

As your make your plans for next week, don't forget Neighborhood Night at West on Monday. Proceeds benefit the 6th grade camp trip. West will donate 10% of any order, dine in or take out, to Holy Name. Coupons to add your order to Holy Name's fundraiser were sent home in students' folders and a link is included below.

Have a great weekend.

Best regards,

Mr. Daniel Chisholm

Principal

Announcements and Reminders

• On November 18th, West on Centre will be hosting a Neighborhood Night to support the 6th grade spring trip. On the 18th, 10% of sales will be donated back to us. This is valid for take out or dine in. Please present this coupon when you order.
• The deadline to order lunches for December is this Sunday.
• We will practice our second fire drill next week.
• During the month of November, Holy Name is hosting a food drive to support the Backpack Program at Rose's Bounty. Click here for a list of items and additional details.

Seeking LEGO Donations

We are seeking LEGO donations for a LEGO Club that will begin after Christmas. If you have some you would like to donate, please contact Ms. English or Ms. Fair.

Nurse Molly Update

Massachusetts is seeing a spike in Mycoplasma Pneumonia and Pertussis cases primarily in adolescence and school age children. Please see below for information on management and prevention of these respiratory infections.

Mycoplasma Pneumonia 

Symptoms: Persistent cough, fever, fatigue

Treatment: Antibiotics such as Azithromycin, Doxycycline or Fluoroquinolone

Prevention: Staying home when you are sick, proper hand and respiratory hygiene  

Pertussis or “whooping cough”

Symptoms: Mild respiratory symptoms that may progress to severe paroxysmal cough.  Children often appear well between paroxysmal episodes. The cough is often worse at night. Cyanosis and apnea can occur. Fever is usually absent or mild.

Treatment: Early treatment with Azythromycin can shorten symptom duration and limit spread of disease

Prevention: Individuals who test positive for Pertussis and symptomatic close contacts should be excluded from public activities and complete 5 days of antibiotic treatment. Vaccination for those who are eligible is strongly encouraged

In addition to Mycoplasma and Pertussis, Influenza, Covid, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will circulate throughout the fall and winter months. Please test, treat and vaccinate your families to help prevent the spread of these illnesses. 

Resources

CDC: Clinical overview of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections

CDC: Clinical Overview of Pertussis

Eagle Awards

We announced a new round of Eagle Awards this morning.

Congratulations to those students who received recognition:

• Cavin O., K2-5 (Empathy)
• Stavros K., 1-2 (Responsibility)
• Isaiah M., 2-4 (Kindness)
• Charley W., 4-7 (Respect)
• Edison S., 6-11 (Respect)

Moments Captured this Week at HNPS

Hoop Glider in second grade STEM!

In STEM class, students explored concepts such as drag, thrust, gravity, matter, and mass. They created their own hoops and assembled their gliders using tape and a straw. Once completed, students took their gliders outside to test them, discovering how the wind's force affected their designs. It was an engaging and interactive learning experience!

~Socratic Seminar in Fourth Grade English Class~

In Ms. English's fourth-grade English class, the students engaged in a Socratic seminar that highlighted their respectfulness, kindness, and enthusiasm during the discussion. They explored the question, "What does it mean to have a great heart, both literally and figuratively?" The students made insightful and positive comments, both agreeing and disagreeing with one another. A Socratic seminar is a formal discussion format that promotes critical thinking and collaboration as students delve into the text.

Sixth grade Service Day at Rose's Bounty today. We served 258 families!

Home and School Update

Spiritwear Holiday Store 

Online store is open now until November 17th!! Get some of your holiday shopping done and stock up on Holy Name Parish School Spiritwear.  Purchase your Spiritwear HERE.

New HNPS Flannel Pajamas - Pre-Order yours now

Online Only – Open until November 17th

Sizing Details Below

Cozy up for the holiday season in comfy HNPS Flannel PJs!  Pants are Navy/White Plaid and are being taken by special order only. Cost $25. 

How to Order: Click HERE and complete the form by selecting your size(s). Items will be delivered to school 2-3 weeks after store closing date.

Save the Date – Holiday Marketplace December 5th 430-730PM

H&S is excited for our upcoming Holiday Marketplace and Tree Lighting and have some amazing vendors joining us. For a full list of vendors, see below. We are hoping you will join us grab some hot chocolate, do some Christmas crafts, and get your Christmas shopping done.  We are also expecting a surprise visit from Santa Claus himself at 6PM.

We are seeking families interested in donating to our Amazon Wishlist for our Casual Day Raffle, baking up some sweet treats for our bake sale, or volunteering at the event itself. 

Donation to the Amazon Wishlist for our Casual Day Raffle: HERE

Bake Sale Sign Up Genius: HERE

Event Volunteer Sign Up Genius: HERE

Save the Date: Santa’s Workshop – December 12th and 13th

Santa’s Workshop is a great event that gives students the opportunity to purchase their own special Christmas gifts for family and friends in an atmosphere that is comfortable and friendly. This event occurs during the school day and gets the children into the Christmas spirit while they thoughtfully choose their presents. More details to come!

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

Parish Updates

Join the newly forming HN Men’s and Women’s Groups!

We’re talkin’ low-stakes, judgment-free, drop-in (but leave the kids at home)!

We will meet every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. First gathering 11/2/24! 

7:45-9am; MEN! Where? Lower Church, Led by Fr Joseph (Email frjoseph@holynameparish.com)

9am; Family-Friendly Mass in LC (All are welcome!)

9:45-11; WOMEN! Where? HNPS “Convent” Classroom, Led by Trudy Roddy & HN Friends 

Click link https://evite.me/CZDf5uxQR5 to rsvp for 11/2 or email trudy.roddy@gmail.com

Please click here to read the latest bulletin. We hope to see you at the family Mass on Sunday.