HOLY CHILDHOOD CATHOLIC SCHOOL

It wasn't the normal return, but I appreciate everyone's patience and understanding. Of course, this probably won't be the last time for snow days this season. If there is anything you need, never hesitate to reach out!

Dear Families,

With the snow upon us early this winter season, I would like to inform you of our intent with possible future school cancellations and our e-learning.

This entire process will follow one simple rule: keep it simple.

Therefore, please note the following:

1. Our next snow day, and any days thereafter, will be e-learning days. Teachers will communicate (if possible) their plans for the anticipated days. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO TAKE THEIR CHROMEBOOKS HOME WITH THEM. (MIDDLE SCHOOL)

2. Every teacher will assign one activity, assignment, or task per subject.

3. Any assignments will be due the 2nd day of returning to school (to answer any questions).

4. Teachers will be available from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to answer any questions via email. (We will not do Zoom). Teachers will periodically check emails in the evening if any other questions arise.

Teachers do have the ability to make small variations. They will communicate those changes to you.

The reason for this e-learning initiative is two-fold: it keeps children academically on-task during snow days and it will allow us to have students out of school for this summer before Memorial Day.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mr. Keefe

Monday, January 13: HCS Skating Party at Skate City (see below)

Thursday, January 16: Boys' basketball diocesan tournament starts

Friday, January 17: Feeding God's People

Monday, January 20: No School (MLK, Jr. Day)

Friday, January 24: (8th Grade) Mascoutah High School Math Placement Test

Sunday, January 26: HCS Open House / Beginning of Catholic Schools Week (info to come)

Good luck to our girls' basketball team as they begin the Belleville Diocesan Tournament this weekend!

2nd quarter Report Cards are available to you now via the Family Portal in FACTs. We do not hand out hard copies BUT if you do request a hard copy, simply email your teacher and we can have one sent home with your child.

A representative of Camp Ondessonk was here on Thursday to discuss the awesome experience our kids can have at the Camp.

A link to the camp is here: Homepage - Upcoming Events at Ondessonk - Camp Ondessonk

We have additional brochures here in the office.

Catholic Schools Week is fast approaching. Detailed information for the week will be emailed next Thursday, as well as be in next Friday's Newsletter.

Wednesday, January 15 (Full Dress Down)

Friday, January 17 (HCS Spirit Wear Day: Uniform bottoms with HCS top or blue/yellow shirt)

Friday, January 24 (5th through 8th grade ONLY)

Monday, January 27 (Full Dress Down)

3rd Grader Emma Bolt went to Florida over Christmas break to play in the All-State Nationals for softball. She was nominated to represent the state of Illinois. She had an amazing time playing with girls from all over the country. Her team finished 3rd out of 8 in the 9U division.

Great job, Emma!!!