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Holy Family Academy 112 - Fourth Avenue, Brooks, Alberta T1R 0Z1 403-362-8001 March 2016 Newsletter Principal: Lorraine Spence Vice Principal: Mike Fleck “We are called to love and serve our community” issue #018 Faith News Our grade 4 students were very blessed to spend Ash Wednesday with the NET team who spent the day talking to our students about the meaning of Lent. Students had the opportunity to participate in special activities and prayer which were aimed at educating our students on the importance of fasting, praying, and almsgiving during the season of Lent. The whole school was also fortunate to have NET share their musical talents with us and helped to prepare our students to sing along during our Ash Wednesday Liturgy. Special thanks to the NET team for sharing their time and talent with us. After the conclusion of our wonderful Ash Wednesday celebration, Grade 3 Irving buried the remainder of the ashes under a tree in our back field, giving the giſt of the ashes back to the earth. (Faith News continued on page 11) Stations of the Cross “So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. “ 1 Corinthians 13:13 NET team
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Page 1: issue #018 Holy Family Academy · Holy Family Academy 112 - Fourth Avenue, Brooks, Alberta T1R 0Z1 403-362-8001 March 2016 Newsletter Principal: Lorraine Spence Vice Principal: Mike

Holy Family Academy112 - Fourth Avenue, Brooks, Alberta T1R 0Z1 403-362-8001

March 2016 NewsletterPrincipal: Lorraine SpenceVice Principal: Mike Fleck

“We are called to love and serve our community”

issue #018

Faith News Our grade 4 students were very blessed to spend Ash Wednesday with the NET team who spent the day talking to our students about the meaning of Lent. Students had the opportunity to participate in special activities and prayer which were aimed at educating our students on the importance of fasting, praying, and almsgiving during the season of Lent. The whole school was also fortunate to have NET share their musical talents with us and helped to prepare our students to sing along during our Ash Wednesday Liturgy. Special thanks to the NET team for sharing their time and talent with us. After the conclusion of our wonderful Ash Wednesday celebration, Grade 3 Irving buried the remainder of the ashes under a tree in our back field, giving the gift of the ashes back to the earth. (Faith News continued on page 11)

Stations of the Cross

“So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. “ 1 Corinthians 13:13

NET team

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What’s Inside Table of ContentsPg. 1 Faith News

Pg. 2 Table of Contents

Pg. 3 Kindergarten Registration

Pg. 4-5 Programs/Clubs

Pg. 6 School News Literature Launch/ Science Fair

Pg. 7 School News - Winter Carnival

Pg. 8 Parent Council News - General meeting

Pg. 9 Thank Yous! Cenovus/NET hosts

Pg. 10-11 Faith News - Stations of the Cross/Lent

Pg. 12-13 Parish News - Sacraments/ Soup & Bread

Pg. 14-15 Division News - The Year of Mercy

Pg. 16 Photo Gallery

Pg. 17 Yearbook order

Pg. 18 Community News

Pg. 19 Interview informaton

Pg. 20 February Calendarpage 2 - March

HFA Spirit WearOrder forms

available at theHFA office

What’s Inside

Parent volunteers are needed to continue the

popcorn program

Moving??If you are leaving our school in the coming year, please

inform the office as soon as possible. Your cooperation

in helping us plan for the next year is greatly appreciated.

Did you KnowTo ensure your

PROPERTY TAXES are supporting your Catholic

separate school, you must declare your school support as “separate” on your annual property assessment notice

and tax bill

Follow this link for further information:http://www.acsta.ab.ca/content/file/Taxation_Brochure.pdf

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Table of Contents

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School News

What’s Inside

The following documents are REQUESTED for all registrations:• Student’s original Birth Certificate and

a copy

• For pastoral purposes, original Catholic Baptismal Certificate (child or parent)

• Non-Catholic registrations are accepted, space and program permitting.

• Legal Land Description (for rural resi-dents)

• Registration fee is $50 (cheques made payable to the school)

2016-2017 School Year

For more information call 403-362-8001CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICEBox 1318, 1 McRae Street, Okotoks, AB T1S 1B3 • 403-938-2659 • www.redeemer.ab.ca

HOLY FAMILY ACADEMYHOLY FAMILY ACADEMY112 - 4th Avenue, Brooks, AB

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Questions regarding busing for Kindergarten should be directed to the

Transportation Office at

1-800-737-9383or email

[email protected]

FEBRUARY 1REGISTRATION BEGINS

MAY 18-19ECS PERSONAL BEST

SCREENING

MAY 24 - 10 amFIRST RIDE BUS MEETING

SATURDAY, MAY 21 • 9 AM

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN PRESENTATION

What can you expect from the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM?• Focus on early literacy and numeracy

• Rich language environment

• Play-based learning approach

• Favorable class sizes

• Music, drama and art opportunities

• Catholic faith experience that reinforces each child’s unique place in God’s world

• A safe and caring community

• Structure and routine that emphasizes respect and responsibility

• Parental involvement

• Frequent communication between home and school

• A great year of learning and growth

Welcome to Holy Family Academy.

Our goal is to offer strong academic programming within a

faith-centered environment. Our staff, students and parents continue to build a community that celebrates the gifts God has blessed us with and the uniqueness

of each individual. HFA is faith; it is academics; it is arts,

athletics and social events; it is family and

we welcome you.

CLASS OPTIONSTwo different class times are offered:

OPTION A Monday & Wednesday - Full Day

OPTION B Tuesday & Thursday - Full Day

Students must be 5 years of age or older by December 31, 2016

Visit our website at www.holyfamilyacademy.ca

Pick up a Registration package at the HFA officeChildren born in 2011 are eligible for Kindergarten

Personal Best Screening Dates Welcome to Kindergarten May 18th & 19th May 21st 9:00 a.m.

First Ride - for potential bus studentsMay 24th 10:00 a.m.

An Opportunity to

hear worldclass speakers

Fr. Raneiro Cantalamessa

Christopher WestBishop Christian

RiesbeckSherry WeddellDr. Peter KreeftMichael Dopp

Angele Regnier

To purchase tickets go to newevangelization.ca

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Patient Panthers

Programs & Clubs

Milk Program Milk & Cookies

Popcorn Intramurals

Coffee with Mike & Lorraine Hot Lunch

Teachers vs StudentsMarch 7-10

Gr. 1 & 2 Floor HockeyGr. 3 & 4 Basketball

next sport: “Jumbo Soccer”Mondays - Grade 1Tuesdays - Grade 4

Wednesdays - Grade 3Thursdays - Grade 2

Next Hot Lunch Wednesday, March 16th

Order forms due Wed., March 9thLooking for a new Co-ordinator

for the 2016-17 school year.Get experience this year!

Please contact the HFA office if you are interested or have any questions.

White & Chocolate Milk sold Monday-Thursday at lunch

$20 for a milk card -20 milk/card or individual milk tickets can be

bought for $1. Sold at the HFA office/

Milk & Cookies for $2 will be sold on Fridays for Grades 1-4

Tues./Weds. for Kindergarten March 4th (1st/2nd for K)- Fudge drizzled shortbread March 11th (8/9th for K) - Chocolate Chip March 18th (15/16th for K) - Double chocolate fudgeGluten free cookies will also be available.

Re

spectful Raptors

Enthusiastic Eagles

Honest Hornets

lunch recess 12:40-1:00

1

Parents, parishioners, stakeholders in Catholic Education are invited for an informal chat at this monthly coffee hour.

Sold every Thursday 75¢ a bagplease send change (twoonies or smaller)Parent volunteers are needed to continue the popcorn program

Popcorn Sales during Lent will be donated as Almsgiving

Coffee with Mike & LorraineMarch 15th 9:30-10:30

HFA library

Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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Programs & Clubsr

Computer Club Shoe Tying Club

Chess Club

Hockey Club

Dance Club

Tuesdays Gr. 1 & 2Thursdays Gr. 3 & 4

computer room12:40-1:00

Miss Reid - Gr. 1&2Mrs. Hugill Gr. 3&4

Tuesdays at 12:40-1:00in the Library

Grade 3 & 4 students Looking for adult volunteers to join in the game! Contact Miss Viveiros [email protected]

Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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Grade 3/4 Choir

Wednesdaysat 12:40-1:00 in the Music RoomWe are currently practicing two

songs for the Brooks Music Festival (March 2016).

Thursdays at first recess 10:45-11:00 in the gym A lot of Grade 3 and 4 groovers are

enjoying our Hip-hop dance routine. We are almost half way to finishing our song “Do You Remember” by Jay Sean.

Guitar ClubGroup 1: Mondays 3:15 – 4:30

Students will learn the basics of guitar, including simple notes, chords and songs!

March 7th, 14th, and 21st

Feb. 29-March 3 - Gr.1 studentsMarch 7-10 - Gr. 2 students

Students will be chosen to attend Shoe Tying Club during morning recess.This is a great opportunity for students to practice this valuable skill, as well as make new friends. Miss Eberhart & Miss Ledger

*There will be two more guitar club times starting in April! Details to come…

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For Gr. 3 and 4 students Monday-Thursday 12:20-1:00

Our 2nd season of Hockey Club has begun! We will be awarding our

new Hockey Club Trophy at the end ofthis season. Mr. P, Mr. Lunn and Mr. Irving look forward to another wonderful season outside at the HFA arena.

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School Events/News

Kindergarten to Grade 2 will be treated to storyteller

Mary HaysGrade 3s & 4s to

Sigmund Brouwer

Mark your CalendarApril 11-14th

HFA's Spring Book Fair &

Literarture Launch

Stayed tune for more exciting details...Happy Reading! Mrs. Bonora

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Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

LibraryNews

Science Fair March UpdateStudents for the science fair have brought home their experiment re-

cording booklets and will be conduct-ing their research over the next few weeks. Poster boards will be handed

out at the end of March.sessions being provided each week

on Thursdays.

Science/Education Week

May 2nd to 5th

Edmonton’s very ownauthor/illustrator

Mike Boldt will be visitingWednesday, April 13th

HFA will be hosting

Word Power

Thursday, April 7th

sponsored by cenovus

Mrs. Fleck’s kindergarten class is looking for some dress up clothes and any old Barbie dolls, Barbie clothing, and Barbie furniture that you are no longer using. If you have any that you are willing to donate to our kindergarten class please drop them offat the school.

February birthdays

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School Events/ News Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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Winter Carnival

“I loved the Gaga ball and the dancing.It was fantastic because the dancing

was important for us to learn adifferent culture.”

“I really loved the Winter Carnival because we really

got to learn what they do at a Quebec winter carnival.”

“My favourite part waswhen I played snow blower.”

“I loved the snow shuffleand the sugar shack.”

“Four Words...FrenchCarnival

wasAWESOME!”

“Our winter carnival was awesome! We got maple syrup pops, they were so good!”

“My favouritepart was when we got to play Gaga ball

and we had some hotchocolate!”

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Parent Council General Meeting

March 7, 20167:00 p.m. in the HFA Library

All Parents are invited to this meeting!

You are

invited to

the Next

Your Parent Council Needs you!The following positions of the Holy Family Academy Parent

Council is now open for nominations:Chair

SecretaryTreasurer

Elections will be held on March 7th @ 7pm at the General Meeting

The role of Chair will begin on June 1, 2016. The Chair position is a 1 year term position with the chair

being CatholicFor more information, please contact Lorraine Spence

[email protected] or 403-362-8001

Parent Council Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

HOT LUNCHCo-ordinator

is needed for the2016/17 School yearGet experience this year

helping our current Co-ordinator

Spell-a-thon Pledge forms are

overdue

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If you or your company would like to donate a prize please contact Keri Andrew at [email protected] or at 403-362-4767

Thank you for your support!Spell-a-thon prizes will be awarded Friday, April 8th

at the Spirit Assembly

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Thank You! Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

Thank you to

for sponsoring WORD POWERwhich brings to HFA authors

Mary Hays and Sigmund BrouwerThursday, April 7th

Thank you to Colleen and Keith Davidson and Jennifer Rorke

for hosting the NET team

during their time in ministry at our

schools

Thank you to Miss McDonald and our Grade 4 French teachers - Mrs. Hugill and Mrs. Endersby for planning a wonderful

Winter Carnival!

Thanks toMr. Lachapellefor assembling

our newcomputer

carts!!

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Faith Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

Bev Signarowski has volunteered to lead our Parent Prayer Group. Parents are welcome to join her and a

group of students in prayer.Thursday, March 10th

9:00 a.m.St. Anne’s chapel at HFA

Parent Prayer Group

HFA will be celebrating Lent with weekly assemblies to gather and reflect on this important time.

Please join us on the following days:Thursday, March 3rd @ 1:45- grade one hosts HFA gym

Wednesday, March 9th @ 2:15 - grade two hosts HFA gymThursday, March 17th - Lenten mass at St. Mary’s Church

9:30 a.m. - grade three hosts

Holy Thursday - March 24th Stations of the Cross at SJC/CTK gym 2:00 p.m.

We have now entered into the season of Lent. Lent occurs for the 40 days between Ash

Wednesday and Holy Thursday. The 40 days of Lent are based on two biblical accounts:

the 40 years the Israelites wandered, and the Lord’s 40 days in the wilderness

when he was tempted by Satan.

It is a time of preparation for Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for us. Christians participate in fasting, prayer, and almsgiving to

strengthen our faith and devotion.

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Family Mass at St. Mary’s Parish

Saturday, March 12thGrade 2 will be serving in the

ministries If your child is serving in one of the ministries, please arrive at 4:30

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Faith Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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Faith News (cont.)

The Stations of the Cross have been posted in our Gymnasium for this season of Lent. Students in Grade 3 prayed and reflected on the importance of Jesus’s sacrifice for us during the last few weeks of Lent in February. Students, their families and staff members are also invited to

join together in the gym each Friday morning at 8 a.m. for the remainder of the Lenten season. From 8 - 8:30 we will pray the Stations of the Cross together and perform an activity or exercise to go along with the prayer for each station. We are called to reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us during this time. We look forward to seeing parents, students and teachers in the upcoming weeks!

Miss Viveiros’ Gr. 3s

Staff, students and families

participating in Stations of the

Cross Friday mornings

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http://www.saintmarysbrooks.com/

511 - 4th Street WestFather Raul Hernandez

Sacrament Preparation

First Communioncelebrated weekend of

May 28th & May 29th, 2016

Reconciliationcelebrated June 2nd, 2016

Confirmation will be celebrated on May 20th, 2016 with Bishop Henry presiding

Parish News Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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If you and your daughter(s) would like to join this fun and faith-filled club, please contact Rochelle Galeski

(403) 501-5763, email [email protected]

Children's Movie TimeSt. Mary's Parish Hall

Saturday, March 19th - 2:00 p.m. Free admission Free popcorn & drinks Everyone welcome! Bring a friend!

Sacrament Retreats - Saturday, April 23, 2016Sacrament retreats are compulsory and set by the

Calgary Diocese.First Communion retreat - 10:00-noon Reconciliation retreat- 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Friday, April 29, 2016 Confirmation retreat 6:00-8:00 p.m.

CWL Lenten Project “Baby Shower in a Basket”

in conjunction with Crossroads ClinicTo donate - a laundry basket will available at each Mass during Lent

(Items can also be dropped off at at the HFA office)We ask that donations be new, unopened items.

The gifts are for children newborn to 12 months old.Suggested items:

laundry basket, receiving blankets, diapers, bath towels, shampoo, lotion or oil, nail clippers,

toothbrushes, bibs, socks, outfits or sleepers, socks, quilts or crocheted blankets, soothers, bottles, toys,

books.

next meeting April 16th10:00-noon

March is “service” month

A Catholic club for

mothers & daughters, ages 5-11

years

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511 - 4th Street WestFather Raul Hernandez

“A Eucharistic Family guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in our Apostolic Catholic Tradition and in Holy Scripture”

page 13 - March

Parish News Church Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

ph. (403) 362-4466email:

[email protected]

Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

Baptism PreparationThe next Baptismal Preparation is

March 17th, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Remember that you must let the office know 2 months in advance before you can baptize your child.

During Lent - Reconciliation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacramentwill be celebrated every Wednesday

at 7:30 p.m.

Mass TimesHoly Thursday - March 24th 7:00 p.m.Good Friday - March 25th 3:00 p.m.Easter Vigil - March 26th 9:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday - March 27th 10:00 a.m. & noon

StationS of the CroSS& Soup and Bread

Stations of the Cross - 5:30 p.m. @ ChurchSoup and Bread to follow in the Church hall

March 4 - SJC staff servingMarch 11- HFA staff servingMarch 18- CTK staff serving

Penitential Service at St. Mary’s Church

Thursday, March 10th 7:00 p.m.

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What is a jubilee year? The practice of a jubilee year has ancient roots in the Jewish tradition. The jubilee year

was called every fifty years and was a time for forgiveness. It stood as a reminder of God’s providence and mercy. The dedication of a year for this emphasis provided the

community with a time to come back into right relationship with one another and with God. As the practice of the jubilee year was adopted into the Catholic Church, these

themes of mercy, forgiveness, and solidarity continued.

hoW long Will this jubilee year of Mercy last? It began on December 8th, 2015 and lasts until November 20, 2016.

Holy Years do not necessarily last 365 days.

What’s the difference betWeen an ordinary jubilee and an extraordinary jubilee?

There are ordinary Jubilees and extraordinary Jubilees. Since 1475, the ordinary Jubilee has been celebrated once every 25 years. Extraordinary ones are called only for special occasions. Until now, there have been 24 ordinary jubilees and four extraordinary. The

Jubilee of Mercy, convened by Pope Francis, will be the fifth. The last extraordinary was convoked by Pope John Paul II in 1983. He also convoked the last ordinary one,

the Jubilee of the Year 2000.

What is the Meaning of the year of Mercy logo? The figure of Christ (the Good Shepherd) has a person draped over his shoulders in the

manner of the lost sheep that He seeks out. Jesus has taken our humanity upon himself. His eyes are merged with those of man. The scene is captured within the so called man-dorla (the shape of an almond), a figure quite important in early and medieval iconogra-

phy, for it calls to mind the two natures of Christ, divine and human. The three concentric ovals, with colors progressively lighter as we move outward, suggest the movement of Christ who carries humanity out of the night of sin and death. Conversely, the depth of the darker color suggests the impenetrability of the love of the Father who forgives all

Declaring the upcoming jubilee, Pope Francis powerfully calls on the Catholic Church to

refashion as a place not of judgment but of pardon. In proclaiming an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy he

is drawing us into God’s unfailing mercy, strengthening, healing and equipping us to fulfill his

plan for our life.

the year of Mercy

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What is the holy door? The Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome is normally opened just once every 25 years. In fact, a brick wall is built to cover it until it is

torn down for the next Jubilee. Because this is an extraordinary Jubilee, the Holy Door is

being opened early (just 15 years after it was closed).

The Holy Door symbolizes the extraordinary way that Catholics can open themselves up to their faith. For pilgrims, the highlight of their journey is walking through the Holy Door. On Sunday, December 13th, for the first time in

the history of the Jubilee Years, there will be Holy Doors opened in all the cathedrals of

the world, and that local Ordinaries (Bishops) have been empowered for the occasion to

offer the Papal Blessing to all who take part.

To help raise awareness about the Holy Year of Mercy, a door in every school in CTR Catholic Schools has been designated to bear the logo and message of this jubilee year.

holy doors of the World designated by the holy see

Saint Peter’s Basilica - Vatican CityArchbasilica of St. John Lateran - Rome, ItalyBasilica of Saint Mary the Great - Rome, Italy

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls - Rome, ItalySantiago de Compostela Cathedral - Galicia, Spain

Pontifical University of Santo Tomas Chapel - Manila, Philippines

Sanctuary of the Curé of Ars - Ars-sur-Formans, FranceNotre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral - Quebec, Canada

Division News Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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Photo Gallery Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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To ensure that Jostens print

enough yearbooks - order early!

You can order online at

jostensyearbooks.com

or order in person at the

HFA office.

Yearbooks are only $20

Yearbook $20.00

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Canadian Citizenship Prep. Class

Learn about Canada and your Rights and Responsibilities when you become a Canadian Citizen.

12hours $75.00 March 14 to March 31/2016 Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

You must register and pay by Mar.10 For more information or to register with

Front desk at BCALC or Call 403.362.5372

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March 14th - 18th.Final concerts

Mon.,March. 21st and Wed., March. 23rd 7:00pm at Griffin Park Theatre

Photo Gallery Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

50/50 Draws are made every month

of the year. Tickets are $10 each and you can buy each

month or you can buy for the entire year. There are ONLY 200 tickets available each

month with the potential of winning $1000.

http://spec.ab.ca/

Final concertsMon.,March. 21st and Wed., March. 23rd

7:00pm at Griffin Park Theatre

March 14th - 18th.

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Holy Family Academy Parent Teacher InterviewsWill be held on Thursday, April 14 from 4:00-6:00 and 6:30-8:30 p.m.

What are parent teacher interviews??Opportunity for the teacher and parent(s) to sit down together to discuss learning and achievementActive discussion between all partners in the learning processTeachers facilitate the discussionsTogether we develop strategies for success

BOOKING APPOINTMENTS:

We are pleased to be using the Conference Manager to schedule Parent Teacher Interviews using the Internet. The link for the Conference Manager: https://holyfamily-brooks.schoolsoft.ca (DO NOT include “www”)

Step 1: CREATE AN ACCOUNT (OR LOG IN UNDER ACCOUNT MADE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS)Click the “register now” button. (You create your own password)Complete the registration form and click the “submit” buttonPLEASE write down the email address you used to register and the password you have used.

Step 2: BOOK CONFERENCESelect the session datePlace a checkmark beside the teacher(s) you wish to see for all your kidsClick the “next” button to view the schedules that match your teacher selectionsClick an available cell to complete a booking, repeat for all teachersAn e-mail will be sent to you confirming your bookingsYou can also print off your schedule

Step 3: LOG OUTWhen finished with the booking session click the “logout” button

Other notes:Forgot your password? Select “forgot your password” and enter the email address you used to registerYou can log into the system at any time to view your bookings, cancel or re-schedule appointmentsIf you do not have internet access, or would prefer to speak with someone, you are welcome to contact the school office at 403-362-8001 and we will walk you through the process or schedule your conferences on your behalf

IMPORTANT DATES:March 30: Conference Manager OPENS at 8:00 a.m.April 13: Conference Manager CLOSES at 4:00 p.m.April 14: Parent Teacher Interviews from 4:00-6:00 p.m. & 6:30-8:30

Next Month Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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Calendar

Intramurals 12:40-1:00

Grade 1 In gym

Grade 4 In gym

Grade 3 In gym

Grade 2 In gym

Weekly clubs & events

Hockey Club M-Th.

Lunch recess

Computer Club Gr. 1&2 Chess Club

Lunch recess K-Milk & cookies

Gr 3 & 4 Choir Lunch recess Kindergarten

Milk & Cookies

Dance Club 1st recess Computer

Club Gr. 3&4 Lunch recess

Milk & Cookies

“Sapphire Juggler” 1:30

HFA gym

Popcorn for Lent 75¢

3rd wk Lenten assembly

1:45 Gr. 1 host

Stations of the Cross/

Soup & Bread 5:30

SJC staff serving

Mass at St. Mary’s 5:00 p.m.

Mass at St. Mary’s

9:00 & 11: 00 a.m.

Parent Council

General mtg. 7:00 p.m.

Library

4th wk Lenten assembly

2:15

Hot lunch forms due

Parent Prayer Group 9:00am Gr. 2 readers

Lenten Penitential

service 7:00pm St. Mary’s

Stations of the Cross/

Soup & Bread 5:30

HFA staff serving

Family Mass at St.

Mary’s 5:00 p.m.

Gr. 2 serving

Mass at St. Mary’s

9:00 & 11: 00 a.m. Daylight

Saving time “Spring ahead”

Substitute

Coffee with Mike &

Lorraine 9:30 a.m.

HFA Library

Teacher

Hot Lunch Hot dogs

Appreciation

St. Patrick’s & Green Day

Lenten Mass

St. Mary’s 9:30 a.m.

Spirit Assem. 2:15 pm

Stations of the Cross/

Soup & Bread 5:30

CTK staff serving

Week

Family Mass at St.

Mary’s 5:00 p.m.

Mass at St. Mary’s

9:00 a.m & 11:00 a.m.

Palm Sunday

Stations of the Cross 2:00

SJC/CTK Holy Thurs. mass 7:00

@St. Mary’s

No School

Good Friday Service

3:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil 9:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday

10:00 a.m. & noon

No School