Bishop Hoffman Catholic School Weekly Newsletter Visit us at www.bishop-hoffman.net February 16, 2017
No.22
Spring Portraits Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Unlike the fall pictures, the spring pictures are not prepaid. Photos will be sent home, and it will be your choice whether or not to purchase them. If you do not return the picture selection form, the standard background will be used. Every child will have their photo taken and students may dress up or wear jeans (no sweatpants or athletic pants). Pictures must be returned if you are not purchasing them. Kindergarten Screening Just a reminder that Kindergarten Screening will take place on Wednesday, April 5 th. Kindergarten screening packets will be mailed home this year. Please fill out forms and return to Sacred Heart Campus no later than Monday, April 13th. After receiving your child’s packet, please call the school office (419-332-7102) to set up a screening appointment. Thank You. Joy Day The EXCEL Club of SJCC High School is sponsoring “Joy Day” for students in Grades K-6 on Tuesday, February 28th. Joy Day is a fun celebration prior to the start of Lent. Please read the enclosed flyer explaining this event and how to purchase tickets for this carnival-like event. Pre School Carnival On Friday, February 24, from 9:30 to 10:30, our BHCS 8th graders are bringing some preLenten fun to our pre-schoolers. They will hold a Mardi Gras Carnival in the Sacred Heart gym. There will be 18 booths of activities, games, and crafts. It is enjoyable to see the JHA students interact with our youngest students. It will be a good time for all.
Morning Drop-Of Parents, just another reminder that when driving your child to school, to please drop your child off at the designated stop by the church. We ask that you never pull up to the front of school when dropping off your child, even if your child is late for school. We encourage this drop off procedure for the safety of all our children. Congratulations Congratualtions to Jenna Gebauer and Kayla Hessick for winning the Conversation Hearts Guestimation Contest. The 750 conversation hearts will be shared with both winners. Jenna and Kayla will also receive a Jean Day on Friday, February 17 th. Presidents’ Day In honor of Presidents’ Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 20 th. Heartbeat of Fremont We recently received a letter from Heartbeat of Fremont thanking our students for their generous contribution to Heartbeat. Our BHCS students filled the provided baby bottles with over $2,000.00. Wow, what a tribute to our generous students and parents!! Our Lady of the Pines Gift Shop Are you aware that Our Lady of the Pines has a gift shop? If you are in search of a gift for someone special receiving First Holy Communion or Confirmation, please check out the Pines gift shop. Also available at the gift shop are the First Holy Communion Banner Kits that our Second Grade student are asked to make. Candy Bouquets During Catholic Schools Week, Sacred Heart Campus delivered candy bar bouquets to Community Service Organizations. Recently we received a very appreciative letter from Sheriff Hilton thanking Mrs. Whitfield and our students for this pleasant surprise. We also would like to say “Thank You” to all our parent drivers and students who delivered these bouquets. Notes from Nurse Ashleigh Please take the time to read this important letter from Nurse Ashleigh.