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Principal's Weekly Update
November 6th-10th
Dear Families,
There was a lot of activity in the school this week with Halloween and All Saints Day. Students enjoyed showing off their costumes on Halloween. They were very prayerful and reverent at All Saints Day Mass and enjoyed candy from Fr. Williams at lunchtime.
Our 8th grade class took a field trip to visit Temple Beth-El and meet Rabbi Mark Elber and Cantor Shoshana Brown on Friday. The students learned about the synagogue, Jewish holidays and practices, and things that Catholics and Jews hold in common. The students enjoyed the visit and asked great questions. Providing students with experiences to learn about others and our shared humanity is such an important lesson, especially in light of the turmoil in our world today.
The Oktoberfest Dinner is scheduled tomorrow from 6-10 pm. Thank you to all who bought tickets and contributed to this event. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
I will be away serving on a NEASC Visiting Committee from November 6th-8th. I will have limited access to my email during that time. Please contact the main office next week if you need assistance. I will return emails on November 13th.
Sincerely,
Megan dos Santos
Principal
October/November Calendar
11/8 - Maronite Sisters Visit @ 9 a.m.
11/9 - No School for Professional Development
11/10 - No School for Veterans Day
11/16 - 1/2 Day - Dismissal @ 11:30
11/16 - School Life Committee Meeting @ 6:00
11/22 - 1/2 Day for Thanksgiving - Dismissal at 11:30
11/23 - Thanksgiving
11/24 - No School
Welcome, Charolette!
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Deschenes for the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Rain Deschenes! Charlotte was born on All Saints Day weighing in at 7 lbs 15 oz and 20.5 inches long. Mom and baby are both doing well.
Welcome to the Holy Name Class of 2038, Charlotte!
No School - Thursday & Friday
There is no school on Thursday, 11/9 and Friday, 11/10.
Christmas Card Picture Competition
The Catholic Schools Office would like to invite all students from the Diocese of Fall River Catholic schools to enter the Christmas Card Contest! We are looking for a religious Christmas drawing that will be featured on our Christmas card. Guidelines for the drawing:
- The drawing must depict a religious Christmas theme.
- Ideally the drawing should be in pencil or colored pencil.
- All submissions must be submitted either directly from families or from the school by Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
- The winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 21st, on Facebook and Instagram.
- Parental consent must be included as part of the submission.
We hope students and families enjoy this contest and look forward to receiving your creative ideas!
Family Mass
Family Mass with a children's homily will take place at 10:30 on Sunday at Holy Name Church. All are welcome!
School Life Committee
Our next meeting of the School Life Committee is November 16th at 6 p.m.
Christmas Pageant
Our Christmas Pageant will take place on December 11th at 6pm at Bishop Connolly High School. Details about the event are to follow.