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Feb 24, 2016 Volume 38 No. 23

Preliminary calendar for 2016-2017

We have not yet set all the details for the calendar for the 2016 – 2017 school year, but I can tell you some things, First day of school for students – Sept. 6th Christmas break – December 17th – Jan 2nd Spring break – March 27th – 31st Last day of school – June 16th, 2017 Thank you

Loretta

And the Winner is...

… Finley Webster in the 3rd grade with 266 Box Tops/Labels for Education!!! Congratulations Finley!!! Ms. Wiltgen will be in touch soon to schedule your winning lunch!

Here are the full results:

Finley Webster (3rd grade) = 266 Alejandra Garcia (4th grade) = 169 Elia McNaughton (Kindergarten) = 161 Isabella Johnson (3rd grade) = 115 ? (no name on bag) = 77 ? (no name on bag) = 69 Gray Garrett (2nd grade) = 61 Gabbie Tassinari (5th grade) = 49 Madalena Santiago (4th grade) = 44 Adele Hermes (1st grade) = 39 Nick Slugg (7th grade) = 26 Jake Sparks (8th grade) = 25 Ainsley Cahill (2nd grade) = 24 Luke Wojnar (Kindergarten) = 20 Nate & Cami Wyatt (4th & 3rd grades) = 17 TOTAL = 1,162 x $.10 = $116.20 for our school!

The Holy Family Middle School is proud to announce that in the coming weeks, it will be debuting a set of 30 Chromebook laptops for student use! Students in grades 5-8 will be sharing the computers to develop modern office skills and to enhance a variety of different projects and assignments.

After meeting as a team, the 5th-8th grade teachers decided Chromebooks would be a better investment than Ipads for several reasons. Equipped with wireless internet capability, built-in keyboards, and easy access to cloud-based apps like Google Drive, teachers and students will have the flexibility to conduct research and collaborate in-class, and then continue the project from home with their holyfamilypdx.net user accounts.

Giving students the skills to collaborate and produce with the most up-to-date tools is essential in preparing students for high school, and becoming responsible digital citizens in the real world.

Free Money for HFS from OfficeDepot/OfficeMax

Did you know that you can dedicate 5% of the value of your purchases at Office Depot/Office Max to Holy Family by providing Holy Family’s school number?

Holy Family’s school number is 70084208. You enter this number when prompted at the end of your online purchase, or you can give the number to the store clerk checking you out.

We all need printer paper and cartridges, not to mention all of the colored pencils/pens and other supplies the kids need during their time at HFS. Why not put those purchases to use to get Holy Family more FREE MONEY!

GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Second graders are making a difference this year by living out the Catholic social justice principle, "A Call to Family, Community, and Participation." Each month a group of second graders visit Brookdale assisted living facility to engage in games and activities with the residents. There are a number of residents who love to visit with the children each month and the children certainly enjoy their visits with the residents! Last week the class made Valentines' cards for the residents which were thoroughly appreciated, and they made Christmas cards for the residents in December. During Lent and Advent the second graders do extra chores around their homes to help their families and to earn food for the St. Vincent de Paul food closet, furthering their goal to participate in community. They pray each day for their prayer partners and their prayer partners pray for them. The students are also blessed to read weekly with their wonderful prayer partners, Nancy Fazzolari and Carolyn Orlando. We have an amazing community that enriches our lives and the second graders want to fully engage in that gift and appreciate of our blessings.

NEED FAIR SHARE HOURS???

Come and volunteer at the HFCS Science Night on March 2nd. Help is needed with set up (1:30 – 3:30), serving food (5:30 – 6:30), and Clean up (6:45 – 7:15). Contact Margaret Dickinson margaret.dickinson@holyfamilyportland.org for more information.

Our Mission Statement: Holy Family Catholic School is a community of learners: Students, staff, parents and parish engaged in the life long process of learning. Our commitment,

rooted in the Gospel values is to pursue together creativity and excellence in all areas of spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

Accredited by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools The Catholic schools of the archdiocese of Portland admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally

accorded or made available at all the schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their policies, admission policies,

scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. State of Oregon Registered Private School Send newsletter submissions to: michael.pliska@holyfamilyportland.org

SAFETY PATROL Feb 22-Mar 4

Alex B. Amelia P. Bill M. Blythe T. Calleigh B. Catherine H. Claire C. Clara M. Colton B. Ethan B. Franny B. Gillian B. Grace G. Hannah C. Hayden K. Jack S. Jake S. Julia B. Kate C. Lexi T. Lilly M. Logan G. Maddie D. Maddie K. Madeleine K. Maggie S. Matea S. Max M. McKenzie F. Milan S. Molly S. Natalie S. Neal M. Nolan A. Raegen G. Robbie G. Rogan O. Sarah B. Sophia G. Tanner A. Viviana D. Church: Jacob W. Rogan O. Cam R. Wet Mop: Eli B. James A. Katelyn B. Michael F. Nate J. Sawyer K Will. F

ALTAR SERVERS 2/27 5:30 pm: Liam Gwyn Seamus Gwyn Lilly Mildenberger 2/28 8:30 am: Sofia Burgher Simone Guite Xavier Santiago 2/28 10:30 am: Frances Bengtson Alex Burtram Olivia Burtram

UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday Feb 24:

• Late Start: 9:05 am

Thursday Feb 25:

• Student Mass-Gr 1 leads: 8:15 am

Friday Feb 26:

• Free Dress

• Stations of the Cross

• PBIS Assembly

Wednesday Mar 2:

• Late Start: 9:05 am

• Science Night – 5:30-7:00 pm

Thursday Mar 3:

• Student Mass-Gr 7 leads: 8:15 am

Friday Mar 4:

• Stations of the Cross

Wednesday Mar 9:

• Late Start: 9:05 am

Thursday Mar 10:

• Student Mass-Gr 6 leads: 8:15 am

• SAC Meeting – 6:30 pm

Friday Mar 11:

• Stations of the Cross

• Noon dismissal – end of 2nd trimester,

conferences if needed

Wednesday Mar 16:

• Late Start: 9:05 am

Thursday Mar 17:

• Student Mass-Gr 5 leads: 8:15 am

• NO March PTO Meeting

Friday Mar 18:

• Stations of the Cross

• FACTS Deadline

• Last day before Spring Break

Topics to be

discussed:

~Current

Trends in

social media

~Dangers of

social media

~The

importance

of active

parenting in a

social media

world

~New Apps

Holy Family Marriage and Family Life

Social Media: What are we doing to protect our

children? Sunday March 6th

6-7:30pm in

Celebration Hall Presented by Officer Tommy Stoffel

Officer Stoffel is the Lincoln High School resource

officer. He is a former Dominican friar who employs

philosophy, wit and charm far more often than his

weapons.

Please join us for this social media presentation

[Grab

For Parents of pre-teens and teens

SATURDAY – MARCH 5

9-11 am in Celebration Hall

8 am First Saturday Mass for those who wish 8:30 am Check-in / Coffee & Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Opening Prayer and beginning panel

Presenters: Fr. Rodel deMesa Chris Brunell Andrea & Rebecca from Mt. Scott Funeral Pam Henkel, outreach coordinator/family/ counselor from Catholic Cemeteries - Gethsemani and Mt. Calvary

This is an opportunity

· to learn about the liturgy and rites of the Mass of Resurrection

· to make your wishes known by completing a worksheet with your plans and leaving a copy at the parish office.

Choose your favorite hymns, readings, liturgical ministers & musicians.

People who have attended this workshop in the past have had a fulfilling experience. It is an opportunity for everyone, no matter what age, to reflect and plan for their end-of-life celebration. Funeral planning can sometimes be

overwhelming when you or a loved one are nearing death and this is aor you are trying togreat gift to leave your family & friends.

Please consider joining us!

In order that we might plan food and materials.

Call 503-774-1428 ext. 102