HN Highlights Summer Edition
July 27, 2023
Welcome Letter
Greetings Giants,
We hope everyone is having a fun and safe summer break! We are busy planning and getting things ready for the new year. We are all so eager to be back together!
TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Do you know anyone looking for a QUALITY, CATHOLIC, & AFFORDABLE education for their child? We have openings in many of our classes and would love to add more Giants to our school and parish family. Have anyone that is interested call the school office to schedule a tour!
Like us on FACEBOOK (Holy Name Catholic School) and follow us on INSTAGRAM (holyname_giants) to keep up to date with all the wonderful things taking place in our school and parish community.
REMINDER- The summer office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00-11:00. Beginning the week of July 31, we will resume regular office hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:30.
Mark Your Calendars:
Wednesday, August 2- New Family Meeting- 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria. This is an informational meeting for families that are new to Holy Name.
Sunday, August 6- Back to School Event- Stop in during your allotted time frame below and meet your teachers! You can bring supplies to classrooms and pick up information from your teachers.
Families A-M, 1:00-2:00
Families N-Z, 2:00-3:00
Tuesday, August 8- First Day of School
We would love to take this opportunity to introduce you to our new staff members, and share some of the other transitions taking place this school year!
Mrs. Julia McMillan...
Mrs. McMillan will be moving from 3rd grade to Kindergarten! She and Mrs. Bergman will make a great team!
Mrs. Melissa Lewis...
Mrs. Lewis is moving on up to 2nd grade this year! She gets to have another year with her students from 1st grade!
Mrs. Rachel Jones...
Mrs. Jones will be moving from 5th grade to 3rd grade! She can't wait to welcome the new crew of students to the intermediate hallway!
Mrs. Tyler Johnson...
Same classroom...new subject area! We are thrilled to have Mrs. Johnson sharing her knowledge and love of literature with our middle school students!
First Grade Teacher...Mrs. Kari DeHart
My name is Kari DeHart, and I am excited to be a part of the Holy Name family! I have been
teaching for 12 years. I have a true passion for working with our young learners! I strive to
create a community of learners that nurtures growth in a positive and fun environment.
I have been married for 22 years and have two wonderful children that are 19 & 16. My son
Garrett is a sophomore at Franklin College. My daughter Rylan is a junior at Indian Creek High
School. We love to watch our kids' sports - baseball and softball. I also enjoy spending time
with family and friends.
I look forward to working together with you as partners in your child's growth and development!!
Fourth Grade Teacher...Miss Hannah Smith I grew up on the south side of Indianapolis. I attended St. Mark and Roncalli. I have taught first, second, and now fourth grade. I thoroughly enjoy working with kids and building a relationship with their families. I am a parishioner at St. Roch. I love to crochet, garden, and volunteer my time in religious education. I felt a calling to teach at Catholic schools because of my love for religious education and I attended Catholic schools myself. I chose Holy Name because of the great catholic school environment and close connections to people dear to me. I am excited to become a part of the Holy Name community! Fifth Grade Teacher...Mrs. Amanda Bourne Hello, everyone! My name is Amanda Bourne and I am thrilled to join Holy Name Catholic School this year as the 5th grade teacher. I hail from the beautiful state of Louisiana and love all things Cajun! I hold a BS from The University of Louisiana Monroe and an MA in Teaching from Marian University. I consider teaching to be my vocation and feel blessed to do such amazing work with young people! I reside in Zionsville with my husband Matthew, our elementary age son Harvey, and our dogs Eddie and Olive. In my free time I enjoy NCAA sports, reading historical fiction, and learning about technology. Middle School Science Teacher...Miss Isabella Crawford Hello! I will be teaching Middle School Science. I attended IUPUI and have a Master’s degree in Biology. I love hiking with my dog, Bear, and my fiancé. Middle School Social Studies Teacher...Mr. Ethan Morris Ethan Morris just moved to Beech Grove from Louisville, Kentucky, where he taught world history at Trinity High School. He is an alumnus of Middle Tennessee State University and worked in museums in Tennessee, Kentucky, and the United Kingdom before transitioning into teaching. This will be his eighth year in the classroom. Outside of school, he and his wife enjoy traveling, playing board games, hunting down great coffee, and watching soccer. He is looking forward to being a part of the Holy Name, and Beech Grove, community. Instructional Assistant...Mrs. Jennifer Schilling Hello my name is Jennifer Schilling and I am excited to be joining the Holy Name School family as an Instructional Assistant! I am so excited as I truly love being a part of what helps to grow a child’s mind and soul! My children are also students at Holy Name and have had such a wonderful experience! My hobbies include coaching softball, running a cheer program, joking around (my favorite!), concerts, art, collecting books I only half finish, and a new-found love of recreational volleyball with my husband! We hail from Franklin Township and we are so happy to be Giants! Keep an eye out during the next couple weeks for reminders about the start of school. Middle school students (grades 6-8) may pick up schedules and locker information beginning Wednesday, August 2. Don't forget the back-to-school forms that need to be completed! These were sent through School Messenger email earlier this month. There are several items that need your attention; please contact us with any questions. You can bring these during office hours, complete and send them via email to Mrs. Beeson (jbeeson@holyname.cc), or bring them with you on Back-to-School day (Sunday, August 6). We are so excited to see our Giant family in just a few weeks! This school year is sure to be full of exciting new learning and growing as we celebrate another incredible year of knowing, loving, and serving God. Go Giants!
Holy Name Athletics Website
Southside Flag Football League
- St. Mark Athletic Committee is accepting flag football registration for 2023. Boys and girls entering grades K-2 are eligible to play and the registration fee is $60.00. Registration deadline is August 19, practices may begin the week of August 21, and the first games scheduled for September 9. The season ends on October 28 and includes a schedule pause to accommodate Fall Break. Practices are normally once per week and are scheduled by the coaches.
Due to construction at St. Mar, all games are held on Saturday mornings at Roncalli High School.
To register, please visit https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/southsideflagfb and click on the “Register” button in the top right hand corner of the home page.
PTO News
Stock The Teacher's Lounge
The PTO is ready to see everyone at the Back to School event. Make sure to stop by our table in the gym to find out about future events and volunteer opportunities. Here’s your first chance to show our staff appreciation. Click below for the ‘Stock the Teacher Lounge’ sign up genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0448AFA722A7F58-stock3
Lunch Menu
Nondiscrimination Policy
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Spanish_Form_508_Compliant_6_8_12_0.pdf. y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
(1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o
(3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Current Family Incentives!
* If a new family schedules and takes an individual family tour based on your referral, your children will earn an out-of-uniform pass. Be sure they mention your family!
* If a new family enrolls for the 2022-2023 school year based on your referral, we will waive your family's registration fee. If you have already paid that fee, we will reimburse you. Be sure they mention your family!