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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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
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
Table of Contents
page 3 - March
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
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
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
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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
page 4 - March
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
page 5 - January
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…
page 5 - March
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.
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
page 6 - March
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.
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
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
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
page 14 - March
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
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.
page 19- March
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