October 2011 Newsletter

Dear Holy Angels Catholic School Parents and Guardians:

I wish you the very best of the autumn season! We turn our calendars to a new month and we plan to prepare our students for the harvest season.  We have much for which to be grateful.  The children are reaping the benefits of your sacrifice and our work. We are indeed blessed.

October is a great teaching month.  Please make sure that your child is present and on time everyday for school.  Our school day is 8:20-3:20. Teaching begins promptly, and lateness disrupts teaching.  Simply put, lateness is not acceptable.

October is designated in the church as the month of the Holy Rosary, a beautiful scriptural prayer to Jesus through His holy mother, Mary.  Students in Grades 3-8 will have the opportunity to join the Holy Angels Catholic School Rosary Prayer Group during their recess period.  We will pray together in the school chapel.  Participation is voluntary, and all are welcome. We will pray for the intentions recorded at our school Prayer Table by our students, teachers, and parents.

Please note that we will have mandatory Interim Report Conferences at the end of this month.  Your child’s teacher has set your appointment time, you will receive it in writing on October 5th, and we will be prepared to meet with you to discuss your child’s academic and social development.

Do you know that you can log into your FACTS account to change your monthly debit from one payment to two half-payments? Call Diana Glenn or Mrs. Martin to talk about the possibilities.
May our dear Blessed Mother watch over you, and may God continue to bless you and your family.

Respectfully,

M. Kathleen Filippelli
Principal

School Closing  for Archdiocesan Professional Development
School will close on Friday, October 7th and Monday, October 10th so that our faculty members can participate in important Professional Development activities sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  I apologize for the inconvenience.  If you treat these days as school days by keeping the recommended hours of sleep, your child will have an easier time when school reopens on Tuesday.

Claire’s Gourmet Fundraiser
Please pick up your pre-paid Claire’s orders on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12th between 12:00–2:00 and 3:00- 6:00 in the cafeteria. DO NOT come between 2:00-3:00 because the Seton Keough car line will be there at that time. Please pull up to the cafeteria windows, curb park to the right, put on your emergency blinkers, and walk into the cafeteria.  Volunteers are needed to help this process run smoothly. Please sign up with Mrs. Martin if you can volunteer anytime between 8:00am and 6:00pm.  Together, we can do anything!

If you chose the “Opt Out” plan, please send in your $100 commitment to fulfill your fundraising obligation for this sale.  

Archdiocesan High School Night for Middle School Families
Our middle school students and their parents are invited to learn more about our Catholic High Schools at Cardinal Shehan Catholic School on the evening of Thursday, October 13th. Visit the booths, talk with the Director of Admissions, and receive important information about the Catholic schools in and around Baltimore.

Class Picture Day
Every child will pose with their teachers for a class picture on the morning of FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14th.  You will receive an envelope from Galeone Photographers.  If you want to purchase a class picture and/or a photo of your child, fill in the order information, insert the money, and send the photographer’s envelope back to school.  

Holy Angels Catholic School Cross Country Team
Our final cross country meet is SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th at Trinity School. Come support our young runners!  If you need directions to Trinity School, please call the school office. The time frame is approximately 8:30-10:30am. Run, Team, run!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
We will sponsor an “out-of-uniform day” on Thursday, October 20th to help raise money for breast cancer research. We will support Miss Cosgrove, who will participate in a three day/60 mile walk in Atlanta, Georgia on October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.   Our donations will go directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fight this disease.  Please look for the upcoming flyer announcing our event.

T1 Interim Conferences
Twenty minute Interim Conferences are scheduled for every parent on Thursday evening October 20th and all day Friday, 21st.  Please do everything you can to accept the conference time given to you and to be present on time for it. School is in session a full day on Thursday and school is closed on Friday to accommodate these conferences.

Moms and Muffins at Holy Angels Catholic School
We want to say thank you for choosing Holy Angels, and we want to get to know you better.  We are inviting Moms or Grandmothers or Aunts to join us on Wednesday, October 26th from 8:20-9:00 for our 2nd annual Moms and Muffins Day.  We hope you can come, and we hope you enjoy your visit to your child’s classroom.

“Called To Be Saints”
The Department of Catholic Schools and the Notre Dame University on Charles Street have planned a special event for all fifth grade students in Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  This day of prayer and day of reflection will be a memorable one.  Our 5th graders at Holy Angels Catholic School will participate in this special day.

The Music Department of Towson University Comes to Holy Angels Catholic School!
We will host a performance of Little Red Riding Hood on Friday, October 28th at 9:00 in our auditorium. Parents are welcome to join us for this fun musical event.  

School is Closed for the Faculty Retreat
The faculty and staff of Holy Angels Catholic School will travel to St. Anthony Shrine in Ellicott City for a day of prayer and meditation on Monday, October 31st.   School will be closed for our annual retreat.

CYO Basketball Teams at Holy Angels Catholic School
We participate in the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) basketball league. Tryouts will take place during the first week of November. A mandatory parent meeting will be held for parents of our players.  Coach Jamal Harris will receive the league information, and we will distribute what you need when we receive it.  Thank you to our devoted volunteer coaches:

• Miss Meghan Cosgrove
• Mr. Jamal Harris
• Miss Diana Healy
• Coach P
• Mrs.  Maureen Sanborn

Be the Light of Christ everyone!

Dates to Remember: Please visit the Holy Angels Catholic School Calendar