Holy Family Elementary School

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Lost Key Clue #3: Sunny structures shade sojourners from the sky

We invite you to "Feed the Pigs" at Holy Family! The classroom pigs are officially open for donations. As the classroom pigs get "fed" with donations, that class earns some exciting activities and incentives during the rest of the school year! This is a wonderful opportunity to support the school if you are unable to enjoy the chili supper meal, or just to help ensure that your child's class earns that most exciting incentive! ~ To make it even more convenient, you'll be able to donate to classroom pigs right from your phones/devices once the Silent Auction weblink is posted later this week! Can't come to the chili supper in person? No problem! You can bid on Silent Auction items and Feed the Pigs from the comfort of your own home! ~ The classroom pigs are on display in the classrooms, and the students are excited! You can send cash or check in a sealed envelope with your child labeled "Feed the Pig", and please write for which room! Donations can be made for classroom pigs up until this Sunday 1/30, closing at 7:00 p.m. as the Chili Supper wraps up! Thank you for your support in this way to Holy Family!

There was one location change made to the Catholic Schools Week events for Holy Family. The location of the All Catholic School mass with the Bishop on Friday 2/4 will be at IHM Church. See the updated flyer here. Thank you!

Catholic Schools Week is just around the corner, and as a faculty/staff and student body, we look forward to this week every year! Getting to see the talent of our students, give thanks to our supporters, celebrate with activities & fellowship with the TMP-M students/staff, attend mass with the Bishop, and dress up for special themed days makes this week one full of memories that will last a lifetime! See what all we have planned for this special week on the flyer included here!

Hello HFE Families! ~ A quick reminder that donations for the Chili Supper Silent Auction are due to Kelsi Pfannenstiel and/or Natalie Ellis by THIS FRIDAY (1/21), to ensure they're prepared for online bidding! If you've committed an item, please bring it to the school office or make arrangements with Kelsi & Natalie – if you're considering donating, there's still time! Please see the emailed HFE newsletter for details. Thank you!

Congratulations to the HFE spelling bee contestants and winners! The top 4 move onto the county spelling bee. 1st 🥇 Colby Schmeidler 2nd 🥈 Kaymbree Staab 3rd 🥉 Hailey Robben 4th 🏆 Alex Unrein Alternate Mason Rozean It takes great courage to spell in front of the whole school. We are proud of all of our contestants! Fun facts: we had a brother (Colby)and sister (Kayla), twin brothers (Alex and Braden), and two cousins (Mason and Hayden) competing against each other. While all were highly competitive, they demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship! Thank you to our committee that makes this possible each year- Mrs. Lori Flax, Mrs. Teresa Schrant, Mrs. Cristy Dinkel, and Mrs. Paula Beck. Our student gallery was especially impressive while they cheered on their classmates!

Holy Family Elementary will not have school tomorrow, Thursday 1/6, due to the predicted frigid wind chills and snow. Stay warm and safe!

Reminder: today is a half day of school at HFE, and students will dismiss at 11:00. There will be no lunch, After School Care, or bus services today. The office will close following dismissal for our staff Christmas luncheon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Please be aware that there is a funeral at 10:00 am at IHM today, December 17. Refrain from parking in the north church parking lot. School dismissal will take place as usual and will begin at 10:55 am to avoid interference with the funeral procession. Thank you for a fast and successful first semester! We wish all of our HFE families a safe and healthy break!

There will be NO After School Care or bus services today at Holy Family. Thank you for your understanding.

HFE students will dismiss early today at 2:15pm due to no power at school. Our phones are also down. TMP will remain in session, but if you need an older child to pick up a younger sibling, please call the land line to TMP to dismiss them. All TMP practices are cancelled today. Currently TMP phones are working. Thank you.

Reminder: Wednesday is Mary's Baby Shower at HFE. Students are encouraged to bring a simple wrapped baby gift. Tuesday evening will be busy with Christmas programs, so just a little heads-up if you have not already prepared. Students will unwrap their gift with their class before Catholic Charities picks up the items for mothers and babies in need. Thank you!

Today is the LAST DAY to place orders for HFE Bucks if you are needing PHYSICAL gift cards in hand before we close for Christmas Break next Friday. If you are needing physical gift cards for stocking stuffers or gifts, head to the RaiseRight app, or you can contact Kayla Lonnon and the HFE Bucks committee! Have older kids or company coming home for the holidays? Stock up on their favorite local Hays eateries (Taco Shop, Gella's, Thirsty's, The Q -- and many more!) From Cerv's and Casey's to Walmart and Home Depot, and everything in between, all of your favorite restaurants and shops galore, we've got you covered for all of your holiday shopping, eating, entertaining and gift-giving needs! Why not earn more money back toward your family's enrollment fees as you do your shopping? Thanks for your continued support of this on-going fundraiser for Holy Family!

Tomorrow, December 8th is our school Arby's Fundraising Day! Save yourself the cooking and planning and stop by Arby's with your loved ones for lunch or dinner tomorrow to support Holy Family! HFE will receive 20% of the proceeds between 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., but you MUST mention HFE when you order -- help us spread the word! Thanks for supporting our school in this way!

Forgot to grab your Arby's gift cards for tomorrow? Have no fear! Our HFE Bucks committee will be selling physical Arby's cards out in the parking lot today during our drive-thru dismissal, so you can pick yours up! You must pay with cash or check made out to HFE, and they come in $10 increments. Thanks for your support!

In case you missed them, here are the December items! December HFE Lunch Menu: https://5il.co/12fp5 December HFE Masses : https://5il.co/12fp6