November 21, 2025

Dear Holy Name Families,

Throughout this month and specially this week, students have been sharing their gratitude for our staff through short notes and cards. Their thoughtfulness has brought many smiles to our faculty's faces.

Our First Grade visited the Fire House on Centre Street this week. They enjoyed the opportunity to meet the firefighters, see the fire house and equipment, and learn about this profession. Thank you to the parents that helped arranged the visit and chaperoned the trip. Likewise, we'd like to thank the many, many 5th and 6th grade parents who assisted with our very successful Math Day.

We appreciate everyone's support of our West on Centre fundraising. Thank you for helping our 6th graders take a step closer to their annual Camp Eisner trip. The Holy Name community exhibited its generosity during our food drive. We surpassed our goal for the Chittick School - thank you!

With a short week upcoming, there will be no Weekly Update next Friday. The newsletter will resume on Friday, December 5th. We'd like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and we hope you enjoy the break.

Enjoy the weekend.

Best regards,

Mr. Chisholm

Announcements and Reminders

• We will have a School Mass on Tuesday morning at 8:45 am. The Mass will be hosted by the 4th grade. Parents are invited to attend. Parents are invited to attend; please enter using the main door of the Church.
• As a reminder, we have no school on Wednesday; this day begins our Thanksgiving break.
• Please be aware of our neighbors when parking for pick-up or events or lining up for the car line. Please do not block their driveways.

Applications for Siblings

Yesterday evening, we held our second Open House of the year. We'd like to remind current families to submit applications for siblings as soon as possible, but to be sure they are submitted by December 31st. This is especially important if you will be submitting an application for your child to nursery or K1. Applications are already being submitted and we'd like to give priority to our current families.

Land's End Promotion

Land's End is having a promotion through December 3rd on Holy Name uniform items. Take advantage of this promotion to purchase any needed uniform items.

25% Off Promotion

Dates: 11/27 – 12/3

Passcode: COZYCREW25

• December 3rd: Confessions for 5th and 6th Grades
• December 5th: First Trimester Report Cards
• December 7th: Home and School Holiday Marketplace and Tree Lighting
• December 8th: School Mass
• December 10th: Confessions for 3rd and 4th Grades
• December 18th: Christmas Show - 9 am (Parish Hall)
• December 19th: Half-Day of School

EAGLE AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who earned Eagles this week:

• Teagan W., N-1 (Kindness)
• Allie B., K1-3 (Kindness)
• Harper W., K2-4 (Kindess)
• Connor D., 1-2 (Responsibility)
• Tyler D., 2-3 (Kindness)
• Luisa T., 2-3 (Kindness)
• Trudie M., 2-4 (Perseverance)
• Nora H., 2-4 (Perseverance)
• Ava M., 3-5 (Responsibility)
• Mia L. 3-6 (Kindness)
• Siena A., 4-7 (Cooperation)
• Patrick D., 4-7 (Cooperation)
• Julian M., 4-7 (Kindness)
• Troy F., 5-10 (Empathy)
• Perla R., 6-12 (Kindness)

Grade 4 Immigration Unit — Our fourth graders recently completed a meaningful, student‑led Immigration Unit. Each student chose a country to research and explored why people leave their homeland (push factors) and what draws them to a new place (pull factors) — things like safety, better jobs, economic stability, education, and a fresh start.

Students created personalized “suitcases” filled with items immigrants might bring: spices, family recipes, tools, clothing, photos, and other keepsakes. These hands‑on projects helped students connect emotionally with stories of migration and consider what people choose to carry when starting a new life.

With guidance from Mr. Hastings, the class also examined how immigrant cultures have shaped the United States — from food and language to traditions and crafts. The unit strengthened research, writing, and presentation skills while fostering empathy and cultural awareness.



We’re proud of the students’ thoughtful work and the conversations it sparked!

Holiday Prize Calendar - Get your tickets to win great prizes! You have until November 30, 2025. Scan the QR code in the flyer here to buy tickets online and for more information. Sell 20 tickets and earn 20 volunteer hours!

Join us for the annual Holiday Marketplace & Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 7th at 12pm in Parish Hall. There will be music, bake sale, raffle prizes, and an appearance from Santa! We are looking for volunteers to help us with event set up, activities, clean up, or baked goods. There are tons of ways for you to volunteer:

1. Sign up here for event support.
2. Sign up here to donate to the bake sale.

You can get your raffle tickets now or the day of the event. See details in the Merry Market Giveaway flyer here. We look forward to kicking off the Christmas season together.

DECEMBER 8–14

Holiday Shopping for a Cause!

Come shop for holiday gifts at Kids R Kids Toy Shop and support HNPS at the same time. 10% of all sales during this event will be donated to HNPS.

Support local business and support HNPS!

Kids R Kids | 1952 Centre Street, West Roxbury

* Be sure to mention HNPS at checkout!

NEW THIS YEAR:

West Roxbury Main Streets is hosting Christmas Night Shop on Thursday, December 11, starting at 7:30 PM. Kids R Kids will be open—so put the kids to bed and shop!