HFRCS Newsletter January 21, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope that everyone stays warm during these very cold days! Temperatures are expected to drop to single digits this evening. At this moment, I do not have an update on our heating situation. This information will be made available to you as soon as I receive it. I appreciate your patience and support.

We are looking forward to celebrating Catholic Schools Week next week! Our classrooms have each selected a classic storybook to be their theme for the week, in keeping with our school theme. We will be having the Fab Lab back for all classes to visit, as well as the Book Fair! It promises to be a fun week of learning as we celebrate all that is GREAT about Catholic schools, especially here at Holy Family Regional. We will conclude our week with a faculty-led Mass on Friday, January 31 at 9:30 AM. Please join us in giving praise and thanks to God for our parish school.

This week is the mid-point of the second trimester! (time is really moving fast this school year!) Please log in to the FACTS Family Portal to check your child’s grades and contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns. There is still plenty of time in this trimester to work hard and bring up grades.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Mrs. Haggerty

We are a family of FAITH!

Remember to go to Mass this weekend.

Women’s Animal Center

Location: 3839 Richlieu Rd, Bensalem

We are collecting items to donate to the Women's Animal Shelter as part of our Catholic Schools Week Service Project. Please see the following link for more information on donation items: https://www.womensanimalcenter.org/make-difference/supply-our-shelter

Donations can be dropped off in the boxes in the office / in the mailroom until Friday, January 31.

“Tell Me, Grandpop” written by: Antoinette Morrison (Mrs. Morrison)

Summary: With so many questions on her young mind, a little girl goes to her grandfather for the answers. When she asks who God is, she is introduced to someone who she can only describe as a superhero. (This book is geared towards PreK through 1st grades.)

Books can be ordered through Amazon, Barnes & Noble (Ebook only) and Walmart. You can also order a book through Mrs. Morrison (antoinette.morrison@hfrcs.org). She can also write a message to your child on the inside cover! Books purchased through or brought to Mrs. Morrison to sign will be given/returned to students during Catholic Schools Week as part of our storytelling theme. Thank you for your support!

Hardcover Books (limited supply) - $22.00

Paperback Books - $10.00

Student Council will also be selling raffles tickets ($1 each) at lunch times. Purchase tickets to enter for a chance to win a great raffle basket that includes a Makey Makey! See flyer for more details!

Super Bowl LIX is set for February 9, 2025! Holy Family’s Board of Limited Jurisdiction is organizing a Super Bowl Pool fundraiser. Blocks are available to purchase for $25. Payment can be made through Venmo @HFF-Advancement or Parish Giving.

1. $25 Pool 1: https://superbowlsquares.org/25HFRCS25-1
2. $25 Pool 2: https://superbowlsquares.org/25HFRCS25-2

See this link for more information.

PLUS NEW THIS YEAR: STUDENT INCENTIVES!

Support a Holy Family student with your purchase and they will be entered to win a prize!
Be sure to note the student(s) you are supporting when purchasing your block(s)!
One block = one student entry in drawing.

• PreK-1st Grade: Lunch With a Teacher! (Your choice of teacher and choice of Chick-fil-a lunch or Pizza lunch, and Activity)
• 2nd-5th Grade: Win “Principal for a Day!” (Do the morning announcements, perform admin tasks throughout the day, and see the behind-the-scenes of a day in the life of Mrs. Haggerty!)
• 6th-8th Grade: Custom Holy Family Crocs! (including jibbitz!)

*ADDITIONALLY: IF BOTH GRIDS SELL OUT: Holy Family earns a school-wide dress-down day! Student incentive drawing will be held on February 14 on Facebook Live!

Tuesday, Jan 21 hot lunch order count and menu will be served on Thursday, Jan 23. If you ordered hot lunch on Tuesday, Jan 21, you should claim your lunch on Thursday, Jan 23.

Wednesday, Jan 22 hot lunch order count and menu will be served on Friday, Jan 24. If you ordered hot lunch on Wednesday, Jan 22, you should claim your lunch on Friday, Jan 24.

If you ordered hot lunch for Thursday, Jan 23, but did not order lunch for Tuesday Jan 21, please pack a lunch. If you ordered hot lunch for Friday, Jan 24, but did not order lunch for Wednesday Jan 22, please pack a lunch.

See the calendar on the website for more information: https://hfrcs.org/calendar

Please note the following changes:

- School closure days (refer to teacher instructions/Google classroom regarding school work)

- Hot lunch order count and menu notes

This Friday at 7:00 pm, an ad for Open House will be posted on our Facebook page. All you have to do to enter for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card is click "share!" Please note that if your profile is private, we won't be able to see that you shared it. Good luck, and see you at Open House!

We are encouraging all current families to attend, and bring a friend who you think would be a great fit at HFRCS! Please fill out the registration form so our team can plan accordingly. Hope to see you there!

Financial Aid for 2025-2026 School Year

Please see the attached documents for important information about Financial Aid. Even if your family received financial assistance in the past, a new application must be submitted each year.

Due to the number of applications received, the Business Office is unable to follow up on the status of individual family applications. This includes missing information, incomplete applications or families who have not applied. Check to ensure that an application has been submitted if you intend to apply.

Parents must follow up on the status of applications by signing into FACTS Payment Plan/Financial Aid and checking if the application is “Incomplete”. FACTS will list missing documents and send out reminder emails so be diligent. Follow up should continue until the application is marked “COMPLETE” in FACTS Payment Plan/Financial Aid.

DOCUMENTS:

1. A 2023 tax return is required. It is recommended that your 2024 return also be uploaded when completed.
2. A digital copy is the preferred source for uploading. Ask your tax preparer for an electronic copy of your return.

**The Business Office cannot accept pictures of missing tax return pages.

Specific grades have State-mandated screenings (Physical for Kindergarten & 6th Grade and Dental for Kindergarten, 3rd Grade & 7th Grade). Refer to the school website for more information.

Also, signed Medical Treatment Order forms will also be needed if your child needs to take any medication during school hours.

If you must give your child medicine in the morning because they are not feeling well, please do not send them to school.

• Feb 11: Meeting @ 7:00 pm
• Mar 15: Cash Bingo - see flyer for details

Father John R. Weber, Pastor

Father Manuel Flores, Parochial Vicar

View the Parish Weekly Bulletin.

Sunday Mass Schedule:

4:00 PM (Vigil Mass), 7:30 AM , 9:30 AM , 11:30 AM , 1:00 PM La Misa en Español

Weekday Daily Mass:

8:30 AM - Monday through Saturday

Holy Days: (subject to change)

5:00 PM (Vigil), 8:30 AM, Noon, & 7:00 PM

The Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Thursday: 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM, Saturdays: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

The Sacrament of Baptism:

1st and 3rd Saturdays, at 11:00 AM

Monsignor Michael Magee, Weekend Assistant

View the Parish Weekly Bulletin.

Mass Schedule:

• Monday-Saturday: 9:30 AM
• Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM
• Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
• Holy Days: 6:30 AM, 12 Noon, 7:00 PM (except January 1st which follows a Sunday Mass schedule)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 4:15-5:15 PM or by appointment

Daily Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Saint Joseph Chapel

Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM–8:00 PM

Pot of Gold

The results of the drawing can be found here. The jackpot prize is $57,000!

Register for the Winter Luau here: form.jotform.com/230085450675153

Unfortunately, the cheer squad's schedule on the 19th was postponed due to weather. Next up is the JV Girls game on the 28th. Please see Cheer schedule below. If you have the time, the kids would love if you could come out and see them cheer.

PICTURES

Team pictures are tentatively scheduled for February 9th at St. Francis Cabrini gym. Schedule is below.

Please see results below and games for the upcoming week. Blue highlighted rows are regional teams.

Congratulations to the following players!

CYO Positions Open!

To Volunteer:

• Message Brian McGinley
• Email holyfamilyrcscyo@gmail.com
• Call/text Brian at 215-823-0434

Board Meeting

Next CYO board meeting tentatively set for February 5th at Queen of the Universe parish center

Want more information on CYO sports and activities? Join our CYO Facebook group! Holy Family RCS CYO. You can contact CYO by emailing holyfamilyrcscyo@gmail.com

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

10 Weeks of FABulous STEAM Camps!

Every Week is a Different Theme and Many Weeks Have Two Camp Options!

Fab Lab Summer Camp is the ultimate destination for curious minds and creative thinkers! Campers dive into hands-on adventures in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). From robotics to designing 3D creations, coding games, digital fabrication, and more, campers learn cutting-edge skills while having a blast. With expert mentors and state-of-the-art tools, every camper becomes an innovator. Unleash your child's potential and make summer unforgettable!

• Who Should Attend Camp: Each camp has an audience listed, from 1st to 7th grade. Campers are grouped by age and skill level to ensure success and fun!
• Dates: Camp Kickoff days will be June 17, 18, and 19. Regular Summer Camp weeks will begin June 23 and run through August 22.
• Days/ Hours: Camp is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Full Day camp options offer 3 or 5 days a week
• Mornings only ( 8:00 am to 12:00 pm) option offers 5 days a week
• Location: Fab Lab Center, One lvybrook Blvd., Suite 190, Warminster PA 18974