Principal's Weekly Update
Week of September 4th-8th
Principal's Notes
Dear Families,
We had a great first week back to the school year. Our faculty and staff met on Monday for our first professional development day of the year. In preparation for our NEASC self-study, we reflected on the mission statement of the school. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association then provided a CPR and AED training course and certification test. Our entire faculty and staff is now have CPR and AED certification.
The School Life Committee helped us set up a photo station to celebrate the first day of school. We also had a surprise visit from Hero the Husky. Hero visited all the classrooms to say hello and wish everyone a great first day. Classes are back in swing and it was great to hear the school filled with noise again. Today we celebrated our first mass of the school year together. Fr. Jay Maddock and Fr. George Harrison, both former pastors of Holy Name Church, stopped by after mass to say hello to the students and offer their prayers for a great school year.
We are looking forward to hosting parents for our Back to School Night on September 7th at 6 pm. More details about the event are below.
I hope you and your family have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Megan dos Santos
Principal
Hero the Husky
Greetings from Former Pastors
Intro to Economics
Our Grade 8 students learned about bartering through an interactive activity in Social Studies
September 4th-8th
- No School - Labor Day
Tuesday, 9/5
Wednesday, 9/6
- Oktoberfest Meeting - 6 p.m.
Thursday, 9/7
- School-wide Mass
- Back to School Night - 6 p.m.
Friday, 9/8
Congratulations, Mrs. Lefevre!
Mrs. Lefevre is celebrating her 40th anniversary of being a faculty and staff member of the Holy Name School community this week. We are grateful for her many years of service to our school community. Please be sure to congratulate Mrs. Lefevre when you see her!
Back to School Night
All families are invited to attend our Back to School Night on September 7th at 6 pm. The evening will begin in the gym with a presentation by Fr. Williams and Mrs. dos Santos on our plans and goals for the new school year. Families will then have a chance to go to their child's classroom to meet the teacher and hear about curriculum, classroom policies, and other important information.
A Google Form is below for those attending. RVSPs are appreciated but not required.
Box Tops for Education
Please share with Family & Friends! Help us raise funds for STEAM projects, school events, and playground equipment. Anyone can join the Box Tops program and help raise funds to support Holy Name School.
It's as easy as downloading the Box Tops for Education app and scanning your receipts. Select Holy Name School Fall River and referral code JDDE1E9T to earn bonus box tops.
Global Schoolwear - SALE
Global Schoolwear is having an end of summer sale on all uniforms. Enter code NDSNBTS23 to save 15%.
Oktoberfest Meeting
All parents are invited to join us for the next Oktoberfest planning meeting on Wednesday, 9/6 at 6 p.m. in the parish center. Help is needed in planning and organizing for the games and activities at the festival.
Permission Slips - Holy Name Church
School Building Access
Students are unable to return to classrooms after 2:50 p.m. each day. Supervision through extended care is available in the parish center until 5:30 p.m.
Upcoming Event: Opening School Mass
We will celebrate mass on Thursday, 9/14 at Holy Name Church at 9 am. All parents, grandparents, and family members are welcome to attend. Please join us in praying for a successful year of academic and spiritual growth for all our students.