Lord Jesus, help me keep my focus on what really matters each day. Teach me to live a life that is fair, merciful, and filled with love. When pride starts to creep in, remind me to stay humble and depend on You. May my faith be real, shaping not just what I believe, but how I live every day. Amen.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 

Dear Parents, 

Tomorrow, there will be no classes as we hold our Student-Led Conferences. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to come together and discuss the learning that has taken place during the past quarter. Our older students will also have the chance to share their goals for the upcoming quarter. If you have questions about your child's academic progress or classroom experience, this is an excellent time to discuss them and celebrate growth together. 

As we approach the end of October, I hope you will consider joining us for Adoration on October 30 at 10:00 a.m. This special time of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament allows us to pause, reflect, and draw closer to Him. Our sixth-grade students will also be dressed as saints during our school-wide Adoration. 

Since we will not gather as a school community on November 1 for the Solemnity of All Saints, our Adoration on October 30 will provide an opportunity for us to be with Jesus and ask the holy men and women of heaven to pray for us. We look forward to sharing this meaningful celebration with our school family. 

God Bless, 

Erin Vu

COUNSELING CORNER

First Counseling Corner Parent Workshop:

Catholic Anthropology & Mental Health - October 23rd

Ms. V will host a Counseling Corner for parents three Friday mornings of the school year. Our first parent workshop will be held October 23rd at 8:15am in the Library Classroom/ Middle School Library. We will be discussing the integration of a Catholic understanding of the human person with mental health awareness. The morning will include a presentation and discussion. Coffee will be provided!

Faith Formation Opportunities & Reminders:

1. Middle School (6th - 8th Grade) Oratory Time: Each Friday, the Oratory (Small Chapel) in the Wisdom building is open for our middle school students from 7:15 to 8:00am for personal prayer. Students may stay the whole time or drop in for a few minutes to say “hi” to the Lord, present in the Blessed Sacrament. An adult will be present to let them into the building and in the chapel beginning at 7:15am. If a student chooses to drop in for a few minutes, they must head to the gym immediately upon completing their time of prayer. 
2. 7:42 Rosary Crew: At 7:42am each Friday during our Oratory time, students can join the 7:42 Rosary Crew to pray a Rosary for their personal intentions and the intention of our school community.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Sister Rene Noel's 8th Grade Religion Class Hosting Mass

We had a wonderful Mass this morning. Thank you to the students in Ms. Moore's 4th grade class who proclaimed the reading for us.

Mass on Thursday, October 22nd will be hosted by Sister Rene Noel's 8th grade Religion class. If your child's class will be hosting Mass, please consider volunteering to help with set-up before Mass or take down after Mass.

All are welcome to attend!

Friday, October 16th is a Teacher Inservice day/Student Led Parent Conferences. Classes will resume on Monday, October 19th.

Annual Health Screenings 2026-2027

Holy Family will be performing the annual Student Health Screenings on Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st for students in Pre-K4, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade (boys only), and any news students in 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grades. The following screenings will be performed: Vision, Hearing, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Scoliosis. The screenings are performed by Holy Family Parent Volunteers who have obtained their screening certification by the State of Texas or who are licensed medical professionals.

Information Regarding Screenings:

• Vision: Students who wear glasses or contacts must use them during the screenings.

• Scoliosis: We are required to conduct spinal screenings for our female students in 5th and 7th grades and males in 8th grade. This involves a visual screen of your child's spine. Students will be asked to remove their shirts. We recommend that girls wear a bathing suit or camisole under their clothing for privacy and boys may wear a sleeveless undershirt.

• Acanthosis Nigricans screening, which focuses on the presence of physical markers that can be symptoms of youth on-set type 2 diabetes, will be conducted at the same time as the vision and hearing screenings for students in grades 1, 3, 5, and 7. 

The Parent Association Health Committee helps organize screeners and volunteers for the event. Some roles require certified screeners (certification classes offered throughout the year and are Free) while other roles only require the volunteer to be EIM compliant. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the volunteer link provided in the newsletter. If you are interested in getting certified next year, please contact Mrs. Guzman for more information.

If you prefer that we do not screen your child, please let Mrs. Guzman know by the end of the school day on Friday, October 16th. If we do not screen your child, you will be responsible for having your child screened by their physician and submit their screening results to Mrs. Guzman by October 31st. 

If you have any questions about these state mandated health screenings, please contact Mrs. Guzman.

Are your screens helping you rest—or simply helping you escape? The newest issue of Smart Families’ Be Not Afraid newsletter, “Leisure Isn’t Optional,” explores why true rest is necessary for the body, mind, and soul.

Discover how digital entertainment can imitate leisure without restoring us, and how worship, meaningful connection, gratitude, and stillness can return our attention to God and what matters most.

School pictures are now available!



To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.

• To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
• Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
• Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
• Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance

Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.

October is Respect Life Month 

The Catholic Church in the United States has chosen the theme, “Mary, Mother of Life,” for this year’s Respect Life Month. Bishop Thomas, the chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities shares that “Our Blessed Mother is our model for upholding the sanctity of all human life in every stage and circumstance. We entrust all our efforts to protect mothers and babies to her motherly care, which we greatly need at this time.” 

With this in mind, we invite the Holy Family Community to join our Angels 4 Life club as we pray for Mary’s intercession in converting hearts and minds concerning the sanctity of human life. Parents and families are invited to join us at the Marian Shrine on campus on one or more of the following mornings. No need to sign in at the office as we will be finished by 7:45.

Monday, October 19th at 7:15 a.m.

Tuesday, October 27 at 7:15 a.m.

PSIA Registration deadline is Thursday, October 15th. Please see the Informational Brochure for a brief description of each event, along with the Conflict Pattern chart to avoid overlapping events. You will find more details about each event on the PSIA Website. There is a $40 registration fee which covers the cost of entrance fees to district and state (up to 3 events per child), and materials for training/coaching.

District Meet: February 20                         

State Meet: April 24 (Fort Worth)

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the PSIA Coordinators, Mrs. Morley (aprilmorley8@gmail.com) or Nicole Blair (NicoleLeeBlair@yahoo.com).

We need coaches in order to make our program a success. Please consider signing up to help coach a specific event.

Save the date! The Black and White themed middle school dance is coming up!

Who: 6th-8th grade

When: October 23rd 6:30-8:30

Where: The Holy Family Gym

Dress Code:

❖         No bare shoulders, spaghetti straps and halter tops are fine

❖         modest neckline

❖         No peek a boo backs, no bare backs

❖         No see-through midriff

❖         Skirts must be no shorter than fingertip length and modest when dancing

❖         Heels not to exceed 3 inches

❖         No athletic pants or shorts

❖         Button down shirts, polos, or nice t-shirt

If you are a 6th grade parent who would like to donate items or volunteer here is the sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448ABAE2EA2F49-65877210-black

Link to register and buy your student’s ticket for the dance: Middle School Dance - Oct 23, 2026

Holy Family Families—our Fall Flash Sale is live!

Save $10 on hooded tees and crewnecks and grab some new Holy Family gear for the cooler months ahead.

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM)

All persons who engage in ministry in the Diocese of Austin (clergy, religious, employees, and lay volunteers) must complete the EIM registration and training through VIRTUS® Online in order to serve in ministry. New applicants, and existing applicants who have never attended an EIM Workshop, must attend an in-person EIM Workshop to fulfill their initial EIM compliance requirement. Please visit https://www.austindiocese.org/eim-instructions for more information. If you are a new applicant who has submitted an EIM Application and need to attend an EIM Workshop, contact your parish/school EIM site administrator regarding the status of an in-person EIM Workshop at your location.

All volunteers must wear EIM name badges to indicate they are volunteers with Holy Family Catholic School. Once you have completed the EIM workshop, please contact Dr. Danna Kelemen for a new or replacement badge, or if you have any questions regarding EIM compliance.

Thank you for your assistance in keeping our community and children safe. 

SAVIO NEWS

YOU’RE INVITED! 

Come Support our Savio TAPPS One-Act Play!

The Savio High School Theatre Department is excited to invite you to join us for a special performance of our TAPPS One-Act Play, The Infamous Soothing System of Professor Maillard!

Date: Thursday, October 22

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Holy Family Pavilion

Cost: FREE

You're also invited to watch our competitive performance and cheer our actors on at Brentwood Christian School on Saturday, October 24 at 1:30pm. 



Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your school spirit!

We hope to see you there! 

The Savio Eagle Classic is on November 9th! Join us for a fun day of charity and community!

*New this year: Moms & Mimosas with brunch, bubbles and shopping*

*Sign up to play for top prizes for 1st-3rd place and various other awards

*Sponsorships available!

*The Savio sports team that sells the most golf balls for the golf ball drop gets $500 added to their budget! You can select the sport of your favorite Savio student. 

*This golf tournament funds our athletic department and benefits ALL sports at Savio. Please join us whether big or small to make it a great success this year! Thank you! 

COMMUNITY NEWS

The exhibit will be open 9am-7pm October 15-17th.