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From the Principal's DeskOctober 5, 2017

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Holy Spirit SchoolInspiring Minds / Igniting Hearts

2017 / 2018"Respect and Responsibility in Action"

Has it finally turned to Fall?

What a glorious week of weather we have had!

A reminder that Monday, October 9th is a school holiday - Ihope you enjoy the long weekend! Additionally, WINTERUNIFORM begins on Tuesday, October 10th.

The sign-up to assist with Adoration in the school chapel isbelow. We always appreciate adult assistance with ensuring aconstant presence in the chapel throughout the day.

It is hard to believe that the end of the 1st Quarter is quicklyapproaching (October 26th). Now would be a wonderful time tocheck the Parent Portal and work with your child on anyassignments that are still missing to teachers. The portal willclose on Friday, October 20th in preparation of report carddistribution.

Conference days are scheduled for November 9th and 10th. Wewill have a half day on 11/9 with conferences in the afternoonand a full day of conferences on 11/10. All families, prek - 8thgrade, are asked to sign-up for a conference time. Be on thelook out for a Sign-Up Genius towards the end of October.

The annual Book Fair begins Sunday, October 15th andextends through the week to Friday, October 20th. This is agreat way to support the library collection!

We will celebrate Spirit Week at Holy Spirit beginningMonday, October 23rd. This is a fun-filled super week with lotsof activities and dress-up days for the students. Be on thelookout for information from the Student Council.

I tend to feel as though once we hit the month of October I needto take a deep breath because in a blink of an eye it will beDecember! This year is no exception as we have a tremendousnumber of wonderful events for students and families over thenext three months. Be sure to keep an eye on the schoolcalendar and watch for announcements.

Have a wonderful weekend.

-Maureen AshbyPrincipal

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Formation in Christian Chastity ClassesPlease Read!

The Diocesan mandated Formation in Christian ChastityProgram lessons will be taught in grades 1-8 during the weekof October 16th. Information regarding this program may befound on the Family Information page in Power Learning underthe "Formation in Christian Chastity" tab. There is a link therethat will take you to the Diocesan site where course materialsare housed. This is an opt-out program. If you wish to nothave your child participate, you must complete the opt-outform that is provided in Power Learning; the form is alsoprovided below in the "Family Folder" section.

Additionally, the middle school students have the opportunityto participate in the Diocesan approved Human Growth andSexuality classes which begin on Thursday, October 19th. This is an opt-in program. If you wish to have your childparticipate, you must complete the opt-in form and return byOctober 16th. There is an information meeting for parents

regarding the Human Growth & Sexuality program onWednesday, October 11th at 7:00 pm in the school library. Theopt-in form is available both in Power Learning and below inthe "Family Folder" section.

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Adoration

We will have Adoration in the school chapel on Tuesday, October 10th andare seeking parents to assist us in ensuring that the chapel is never leftunattended while the classes transition in and out throughout the day.

A reminder that volunteers must be Child Protection Compliant.

Click here to sign-up

Passcode: Adoration

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Flag Retirement Ceremony

November 9, 20178:30 am

Members of the Holy Spirit Parish Knights ofColumbus will perform a flag retirement

ceremony for our students so they may learnhow to retire our U.S. flag with honor.

If you have flags in your own homes in needof retirement there is a box in the school

lobby where they may be placed.

All are welcome to join us!

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Holy Spirit SchoolFire & Ice Auction

The funds raised at this event supportactivities and technology upgrades for

your children that are not covered in tuition.

To help raise funds, teachers have donated EXCLUSIVE and PRICELESS experiences-

not available at ANY OTHER EVENT:

Bowl with Mrs. Virusky and Mrs. LenczMake jewelry with Mrs. BlackGo on an indoor ZavaZone adventure with Mrs.Franchi and Ms. DaileyPaint pottery with Mrs. WhetstoneHave a fiesta with Mrs. Marino and Mrs. GibbonsGo for laser tag with Mrs. Crone and Mrs. PayneJump for Joy at IN FLIGHT with Mrs. Barger andMrs. Simmons-leHead to the book store with Mrs. Locke and Mrs.Brooks-KenneyHave a picnic with Mrs. Cleveland or Mrs. MirandaEnjoy an Italian Feast with Mrs. Coglinao and Mrs.KnoxLearn to paint with Mrs. Wisneski and Mrs. LissTake 10 friends on a private tour with Father Carrollto one of DC's famous Catholic sitesGet the FRONT row at one of your child'sperformances or events at the school-a highlycompetitive location and the best spot forpictures.

Have you registered yet?Click here

Saturday, November 4thSpringfield Golf and Country Club

6:00 - 10:00 PM

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Parents please remember that you must be ChildProtection Compliant to volunteer to assist with the BookFair (or to come in and shop with your child during the

school day).

Thank you for your cooperation with this.

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Click here for the October 2017 school lunch menu.

Send in a separate menu for each child in your family along with a check for

payment. The cost of lunches is $5.00/day/lunch.Reminder that you must purchase milk/water separately in order for your child

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Family Folder Flyers

The following flyers can be found on the website in the folder labeled"October 5, 2017 "(or CLICK HERE). For your convenience, some flyers are

repeated.

School Flyers:

1. Grades 1-8 Formation in Christian Chastity Opt-OUT form2. Grades 6-8 Human Growth & Sexuality Opt-IN form3. October lunch menu4. Math Olympiad sign-up sheet5. Screenagers Parent Guide

Parish Flyers:

1. CYO Cheerleading flyer 2. Pilgrimage Flyer3. KAIROS Prison Ministry - Cookie Ministry4. Bible Study with Father O'Donohue5. Parish Pig Roast6. Parish Illuminated Rosary7. Knights of Columbus College Fair8. Men's Club Octoberfest9. Family BINGO

Community Flyers:

1. Porto Charities Golf Tournament2. Paul VI High School - Future Panthers Night3. Bishop Ireton Cheer Camp Flyer

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