Holy Family Newsletter

Even though we missed last Tuesday, our week was still full. We celebrated our monthly mass on Wednesday, which happened to be both Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day. It was the first time this happened since 2018 and it will not happen again until 2029. Monsignor was our celebrant and the third grade did a fantastic job with the readings and presenting the gifts. We recognized students and teacher who best exhibited the virtue of forgiveness in honor of St. Maria Goretti. We are very proud of them as forgiving others is not something that comes easily to anyone.

Our current virtue for February is justice/fairness in honor of St. Martin de Porres. We are looking forward to recognizing the students who treat others fairly at our mass on March 19th.

The Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union visited our students in grades 1-3 to do a presentation about banking and financial responsibility. Our students had a blast while reading a story and doing some activities involving the Berenstain Bears.

And we would like to thank HSA & you, our families, for your help and assistance with the classroom parties on St. Valentine’s Day!

Below is the overall schedule for Terra Nova testing. They will begin on Friday, 3/1/24 and grades 2 - 7 will take the tests. Please make sure students get a good night’s sleep, eat a hearty breakfast, and be on time so that the students can perform at their best.

Friday 3/1 = In View for grades 2-7

Monday 3/4 = Reading for grades 2-7

Tuesday 3/5 = Language for grades 2-7

Wednesday 3/6 = Math for grades 2-7

Thursday 3/7 = Science for grades 3-7

Friday 3/8 = Social Studies for grades 3-7

Monday 3/11 = Makeup Sessions

Tuesday 3/12 = Makeup Sessions

Just a reminder that the re-enrollment process is now continuous, all students are being rolled over to 2024-2025. To ensure your child's spot, please log into FACTS to verify that the current information that we have for your student and family is correct.

The re-enrollment fee has been applied to all accounts on 2/15/24 and will be automatically drawn on 2/28/24. All payment plans were rolled over to 24/25 with the same information as 23/24. If you don't want to change your payment plan or payment source, you don't need to do anything. If you need to make any changes, please log into your FACTS tuition account to make the updates.

Any questions with FACTS, please let us know or call FACTS Customer Support - 866-441-4637

February

28th - February Birthday Dress Down

29th - Terra Novas begin

29th - Stations of the Cross

March

1st - 8th Terra Novas

7th - Stations of the Cross

8th - End of the Second Trimester

9th - Designer Bag Bingo

11th - 3rd Trimester begins

19th - School Mass

27th - Early Dismissal /Honor's Assembly

27th - March Birthday Dress Down

28th-29th - No School

We were so lucky to have Kevin Kelly from the Foundation for Catholic Education present at our Back to School night about the EITC Program. This is an opportunity for individuals like you to send PA State Income Tax money directly to our school instead of Harrisburg. If you have the completed commitment form, please send it directly to Kevin Kelly (kkelly@foundationfce.org). The link for the form is below and a copy of the form is also attached to the dojo post.

At Holy Family, our number one priority will always be the safety of our students, staff, and families. We have seen an increase number of positive cases among students the last three days. Nothing to panic about, but we must make sure we are following proper protocols and taking necessary precautions.

If you are exposed to someone who is positive with COVID-19

- There is no quarantine period, but masks will be strongly recommended.

If you live with a person(s) who has tested positive for COVID-19

- There is no quarantine period, but masks will be required. The length of time will be confirmed by Nurse Victoria.

If you test positive for COVID-19

- You must contact Nurse Victoria immediately. You will isolate for at least 5 days and be able to return after that time period if you are free of fever and your overall symptoms have improved. Nurse Victoria will confirm your return date and when you will be able to return to being mask optional.

Please do not hesitate to contact myself or Nurse Victoria if you have any questions or concerns.

Email: aregotti@holyfamilyaston.org
Website: holyfamilyaston.org
Location: 3265 Concord Road, Aston, PA, USA
Phone: 610-494-0147