March Newsletter

Dear IHM Families and students,

As the new year has unfolded, we’ve shown great tenacity through a significant cold spell, enjoyed an exciting basketball season, and completed our NWEA winter assessments. Now we enter the season of Lent, beginning on March 5th, Ash Wednesday. In preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter, let us take time to reflect on what we are grateful for, focus on what truly matters in our lives, and continue to deepen our relationship with Christ. One meaningful way to do this is by attending Mass with your children. Parents, grandparents, and family members, we warmly invite you to join us for school Mass on Ash Wednesday, as well as on Thursdays and Fridays. Your presence would be a wonderful way to strengthen our community and grow in faith together. As we strive to educate and form our students' faith, we remain committed to our mission of glorifying and serving Jesus through faith, respect, and tradition. God bless you all!

Principal

Brenda Hiegel

March 1: Winter Uniform Ends

March 3: Basketball Pictures

March 5: LEARNS/EFA Seminar 2-3pm

March 7: Early Out./ Free Dress Day -Dismissal at 1:30pm

March 5: Ash Wed.- All School Mass

March 10-14: Book Fair

March 13: 1st Track and Filed Practices 3-4:30pm

March 14: End of Q3/ Academic Assembly 9am

March 14: BINGO 7pm

March 15: 2nd Grade Reconciliation 10am

March 17: St Patrick's Day-Wear Green Top with Uniform Bottoms.

March 21: Parents and Pastries

March 24-28: Spring Break

March 31: Spring Pictures

For all March events, including athletics please visit the school website.

If you know that your student will be late, please place their lunch orders with the school office before 9:00 am

If you need to make any changes to your financial payment plan

for next school year, please communicate them

to the school office at tarredondo@ihmnlr.org

For other Scholarships available please visit our website Scholarships. Scholarships will open Monday, February 3rd, 2025, and close Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.

If you have any questions contact tarrendondo@ihmnlr.org for any questions.

New LEARNS Families: 25-26 School Year:

• March 3rd- 2025-2026 Applications Open
• Here is the link to the Application https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/4R2K5/landing-page

• March 5th: IHM will assist with applications in our school library. See information below

Contact tarrendondo@ihmnlr.org for any questions.

March 3rd at 2 pm in the gym.

Order online: https://vando.imagequix.com/S9LQW9K

Online Code: BOWDEN25

Picture Forms have been sent home. If you need another one please let the school office know.

Don't forget your basketball uniform for the pictures.

March 31, 2025

Bowden Photography will be taking pictures of all the students and sending proofs to all families. You will be able to order online once you have received the proofs. Please do not send any more to the office.

Here is the dress code for this day:

• Attire: Choose a versatile outfit that looks great in photos and is suitable for the entire school day. This allows your child to move freely and feel at ease throughout the school day. Students will not have the opportunity to change outfits during the day.
  
• Dresses: If your student chooses to wear a dress, please ensure they wear shorts underneath.
  

• Closed-Toe Shoes: For safety and comfort, all students should wear closed-toe shoes. No heels allowed.
• Hair Accessories: Keep hairstyles simple and secure to avoid any distractions during the day. Accessories should be minimal.
  

If you have any questions please reach out to our school office.