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Welcome Back! It's amazing how fast the summer months fly! I'd like to take a few minutes to tell you about some of the changes that have taken place at Holy Family School over the summer. If you have not seen the newly renovated office, you will be in for a real treat. Who would have guessed that beautiful hardwood floors were hiding underneath the carpet?! My office is not located in the main office, and Mrs. Jung, the school nurse, has been relocated to Sr. Brenda's old office. The school building itself, has been given a thorough cleaning, painting, and polishing. This year we welcome 31 new students, giving us a current enrollment of 176. Along with new student faces, you may see some new adult faces around the building. I know you will make these new staff members feel welcome and a part of our school family:

Holy Family has been blessed with some good news; Mrs. Harmon, the school librarian, was awarded two grants this summer. The Target Grant for $2000 will be used for a reading readiness program. The second grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for $4879.74 will be used to automate the school library and purchase a web-based Accelerated Reading Program. Sister Margaret was also awarded a grant this summer form Learning Links. This grant will provide transportation for a field trip to the Mother House her students will be taking this year. Congratulations to both of these ladies!

Thank you to the parents who helped monitor morning drop offs on the first three days of school. By Friday it was noted that most parents were following the proper drop off procedures as outlined in the school handbook. It is imperative that all students be dropped off in the back of the building. Safety is our number one concern and dropping off in the back is the best way to ensure your child and/or yourself will not get hit by a passing car. This also helps to keep traffic moving on Price for people who are simply trying to get to work. Students arriving after 7:30 are considered tardy and may only enter the building via the front entrance after 7:30am. When picking up students in the afternoon, all car riders must be picked up in the back lot. Please be watchful of students when you are back out of your parking space.

If you are looking for a way to become involved at Holy Family, why not join us for the first Parent Group Meeting. The meeting will be held tonight, in the school building, and begins at 7:00pm. Bring a friend or make some new ones. What a wonderful way to meet other parents and do something to help our students and teachers at the same time.

As we being September, I want to thank you, parents, for all you do for your children and our school. Parents are the backbone of any school. Without a join effort, student learning is slowed and success comes less frequently. On the same note, I ask that you keep in mind that students do best when they are given responsibility for their own learning. This responsibility needs to be age appropriate and monitored throughout the year. At dinner time, talk with your son or daughter about their day, their successes, and their frustrations. Working through things together makes it easier on everyone. Don't forget that the Holy Family Staff is here to help you and your child have a successful year, so please call us if you need anything. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year and wish you the same.

Upcoming Events

September 2nd

Parent Group Meeting 7 P.M. in the Teacher's Lounge; All Are Welcome!!!

September 6th

Labor Day - School Closed

September 14th

Early Dismissal - 12:30 - NO P.M. BUS SERVICE

September 16th

Parent Open House - 7:00 P.M.

September 25th and 26th

Holy Family Parish Weekend Celebration

September 30th

Interim Reports Go Home

October 7th

Parent Group Meeting 7 P.M. in the Teacher's Lounge; All Are Welcome!!!

October 8th

Student Recognition Assembly - 9:45 After Mass

October 11th

School Closed

October 21st

Holy Family School Picture Day

October 29th

End of first Quarter

Just a reminder that we collect Box Tops and receipts from LaRosa's. Turning all of these items in helps Holy Family to earn extra money that is used for special items for the students. Make sure to place your name and grade on the envelope when turning these items in.

The Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, September 6, in celebration of Labor Day.

EPHIA is proud to bring to the stage the Wade Baker Jazz Collaboration and The Young Jazz Messengers.

Where: Mt. Echo Park in East Price Hill. Mt. Echo is a Cincinnati City Park with one of the most spectacular views of Cincinnati, Kentucky and the Ohio River. Mt. Echo is located at: 381 Elberon Ave.

Other: The event is free and open to the public. Cafe De Wheels will be on site, but picnic baskets and coolers are welcomed. Blankets or folding chairs are encouraged.

Holy Family is in need of gently used girls/boys uniforms in any size or style. Please check your closets and drawers and send any used uniforms to Mrs. Cavanaugh and she will find a happy recipient to use your donated items.

The Holy Family Food Pantry will be closed on Friday, July 2 and Monday, August 2.

Michelle Foster and Amy Morena would like to thank all parents and friends of Holy Family who have helped in the cafeteria this year. We hope everyone enjoys their summer and we will see you again next year.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Why not check out the summer programs that are being offered by the Price Hill Library. There will be programs on children's health, puppet shows, board games, bingo and lots of story time. On June 2, July 7 and August 4 there will be special story time offered in Spanish and English. Stop by the library and ask for their schedule of events.

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