HOLY CHILHDOOD CATHOLIC SCHOOL

We’re looking for new members to join the Holy Childhood Athletic Board! If you’re passionate about our kids, sports, and helping HCS Athletics continue to grow, we’d love to hear from you!

The Athletic Board plays an important role in supporting our athletic programs, helping create opportunities for our athletes, and working to make HCS Athletics the best program possible for our kids.

Interested in learning more? Scan the QR code on the graphic to complete our interest form! There are more details included in the form about what we do, what we support, and what being a part of the Athletic Board looks like.

Whether you’re a longtime HCS family or newer to the school, we’d love to have you get involved!

Scan the QR code and let us know if you’re interested!

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The 7th and 8th grade classes this year are, once again, selling mums to raise money for their trip to Washington D.C. If you would like to add a POP of color to your fall decorations, be sure to buy mums from your favorite 7th or 8th grader.

Orders due by Friday, September 11. Mums will be delivered the following Friday (September 18).

If you do not know any 7th or 8th grader, you can turn your form and money into the office and Mrs. Timmermann will take care of it. Please make sure you have your name and your child's grade marked on the form so that we know where to deliver!

Teachers and administrators are constantly "stealing" great ideas and instituting it into their classrooms. Administrators are no different. And, in reflecting about last year, I felt I was stuck in my office so much last year, that I didn't get a chance to be part of the students' day.

This past summer, I saw on Facebook a Principal that had a mobile cart that would go through the halls and drop into classrooms. Why not I do the same? There will be many reasons I come into the classrooms during the year. Yes, I will come to do our formal evaluations. Sometimes, it's to be an extra set of eyes for the teacher. To participate in the instruction or to help out a few students with their learning. But most of the time, it's just an opportunity to be present and witness what great things are happening in our classrooms (and report back to you!)

With the cart I am using, I have attached an erasable white board on the front. Every morning, that I plan on going to classes, I will have that cart in the lobby. Kids are encouraged to write on that whiteboard. BUT WHAT THEY WRITE IS IMPORTANT. They can only write things that recognize the good in others or positive notes. For example:

Happy birthdays

"Great job to ****"

"Thank you to **** for helping me....."

That way, as I am going through the hallways, positivity will be on display!!!

Did you know that Mrs. Uhl also is a certified Reading Specialist? She has been able over the past few years to help students who need some additional support in and outside of the classroom with their studies.

Thank you to Mrs. Uhl for all that she does for HCS!

Holy Childhood School offers free and reduced lunches for families who qualify. We encourage all families to complete the attached application and return to school before the end of August. Applications are also available in the school office. If you have any questions, please call the school at 618-566-2922.

Middle schools' students were working on the various physical and chemical properties of baking soda, sugar, ascorbic acid, cornstarch and citric acid. They tested how they react when mixed with other components.

BUT, beginning next week is our 1st Semester GooseChase! I am soooo proud and happy for all of those who are participating in this family initiative. I love seeing those pictures! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (especially those PreK families).

(Shout out to Mrs. Goetsch for all of her work behind the scenes on this!)

Students can fill out a monthly BINGO sheets with suggested books to win prizes during the year. The final prize is our END-Of-THE YEAR bowling party. Students can also take Accelerated Reader(AR) tests through the Renaissance tab on Clever to earn points for the library store. HAPPY READING!!

For absences or early-pickups, we completely understand when emergencies arise. But if possible, we kindly ask to give us a call or email if you anticipate needing to pick up your child early from school. This way, we can get your kiddos packed and ready to go when you arrive! Thank you for your cooperation!

...it's time to get the kids involved! Click on the picture below.

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Hours and days are flexible. If you have some free time, we could use some extra hands and eyes in our school.

If you are interested, please contact the office at your convenience.