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MARK YOUR CALENDAR2/4- Spring Fundraiser begins2/6- Mass 8:30 am2/7- No School for Students2/10- Enrollment Opens2/13- Report Cards sent home2/14- No School (Snow day give back #1)2/17- No School- President's Day2/18- Touring Tuesday, K-8 Early Dismissal, PK Full Day, ParentTeacher Conferences by appointment only as needed (12:30-4pm)2/20- Spring Pictures2/26- Ash Wednesday Mass 8:30 am2/27- Dress Down $5- Proceeds to be donated to Leukemia &Lymphoma Society2/28- Pizza Friday2/29- First Penance 12pm

FEBRUARY NEWS...TADS Financial Aid Applications for incoming Kindergarten Students for the 2020-2021 SchoolYear opened up on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019. I am encouraging ALL OF MY CURRENTPK4 PARENTS TO APPLY FOR A TADS FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP beginning Wednesday,December 4th. Re-registration for all other students will open up on Monday, February 10,

2020. PARENTS WILL RECEIVE ON EMAIL FROM TADS INVITING FAMILIES TO RE-REGISTERTHEIR CHILDREN FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROCESS IS THE SAME AS LASTYEAR. PARENTS, RECEIVE THE EMAIL, CLICK ON THE PERSONALIZED LINK WITHIN THATEMAIL, LOG INTO YOUR TADS ACCOUNT AND RE-REGISTER YOUR CHILD. IF YOU HAVE AYOUNGER CHILD THAT YOU WISH TO REGISTER PLEASE SUBMIT A NEW STUDENTAPPLICATION VIA THE SCHOOL WEBSITE ADMISSIONS TAB/LINK AND CONTACT MR.RIVERA.

Tuesdays February 11th and 18th are "Touring Tuesdays." Please encourage some of your ownfamily members and friends to come and visit Holy Family School during our two open housesto see all the wonderful programs we have to offer here at Holy Family School. Pleaseencourage your family and friends to join our Holy Family Community!

Fundraising:Holy Family School will be conducting our annual chocolate fundraising drive in order to raiseneeded money. We will be selling World’s Finest Chocolate Bars. The Sale starts Tuesday,February 4th and will end on March 5th. Each family must participate in the annual springcandy sale by selling $60.00 worth of candy per child. If a family does not wish to participate,the fee of $60.00 must be paid per student through Smart. All chocolate monies not receivedby March 6th will be billed through SMART.

If you are in need of morning care or after-school care, please take advantage and registernow. Cafeteria doors open at 7:15 am

Monthly Calendar- Please see attached for an updated February calendar. Please note we willcommunicate updates and changes as needed. All calendar events have also been inputted onour website as well.

All students in K-8 must be in their classrooms each day ready to learn by 8:30 am ready tobegin their day. Any student arriving entering their classroom after 8:30 am are late for the day.Daily prayers and announcements will take place at 8:40 am each day.

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NEW ******LUNCH SERVICES AT HFS!!!!February order forms are attached. We are pleased to announce that we have partnered withNick Mancini, owner of Gemelli Pizzeria.

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YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!!!Do not miss the opportunity to purchase a yearbook for the 2019-2020 school year. Deadlineto order is approaching fast. Last date for purchase is March 27th, 2020. All yearbooks are$50.00.

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COFFEE WITH THEPRINCIPAL-CALLING ALLPARENTS IN GRADES K-3!!!!!WHENFRIDAY, FEB. 28TH, 8:45-9:30AM

WHERE100 MOUNT JOY PLACENEW ROCHELLE, NY

MORE INFORMATIONPlease join Mrs. Cruz for coffee in the cafeteria at dropoff.Agenda:

What's new at HFS?How to get involved at HFS?

First Name Last Name Email Address Attend (RSVP)Attend (RSVP)

PARENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE- CALLINGALL PARENTS!!!The Parent Fundraising Committee at Holy Family School is a structured group under thedirection of Myself to plan events that have a direct impact on the student experience. TheParent Fundraising Committee offers a variety of events, programs and opportunities toprovide “fun - raisers” and fundraisers, celebrations and opportunities for our students andparents, support service efforts in the community and build community. Please considersigning up for events to attend or to volunteer for and maybe even to offer to chair! If you areinterested in joining the Parent Fundraising Committee, I ask that you email me directly atncruz@hfsnewroch.org.

Please see the attached letter.

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ROOM PARENTS NEEDED!!Each grade level is looking for parents to assist teachers where needed. Assist with activities,parent communication, crafts and special events, and to provide other support to the

administration as needed. Please review the available slots below and click on the button tosign up. Thank you!

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TEAM 18In January TEAM 18 made beautiful posters showcasing all of our Catholic Schools Weekactivities. They volunteered during their lunch period to sell ra�es for the annual teacher'sra�e. Their service project this month was to lead the collection of party goods for the WeCelebrate You organization. We Celebrate You provides birthday parties to children in a localhomeless shelter. We thank the families that donated for their generosity! CSW pictures tofollow.

CONTACT MRS. CRUZI �rmly believe in an Open Door Policy and will make myself available for any questions,comments and/or concerns. If you should need to reach me please email me directly atncruz@hfsnewroch.org. I'm looking forward to a very exciting and productive school year forHoly Family School. Thank you for your support in Catholic Education.

FIRST FRIDAY MASS/CHOIRPlease join us for Mass on February 6th at 8:30 am. We encourage all the students who like tosing to join our school choir. The choir sings at school masses, holiday events, and otherevents throughout the year. Come have fun learning how to read music and learning how tosing with a group. There is no cost associated with Choir. This is a year round club that meetson Fridays from 2:45 pm-3:30 pm.

LATENESSES/ABSENCESIf your child is going to be late or absent, please be sure to email your child's teacher and ccMrs. Amarosa at lamarosa@hfsnewroch.org in the front o�ce no later than 9am. We ask foryour cooperation in this matter.

CENTRAL WESTCHESTER CATHOLIC SCHOOLREGION ON FACEBOOKConnect with the Central Westchester Catholic School Region on Facebook to learn moreabout Holy Family School and important news related to Catholic Schools in CentralWestchester including scholarships and special events. To connect, simply “like” the Central

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Holy Family School is the only coed Catholic elementary school in New Rochelle. We havebeen serving the religious and educational needs of our community for over sixty years.We are dedicated to the children in our charge. Our mission is to work with parents toreinforce the values taught at home and, through a high-quality Catholic education, assistall students in reaching their full potential.