HFRCS Newsletter October 28, 2025
Volume 5 Edition 9
From the Principal's Office
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The day of our Hawk Walk was absolutely picture perfect and our students had a wonderful time dancing in the morning, walking in the afternoon and finishing up with our pumpkin chucking contest! Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Hawk Walk! We are currently at $25,733 of our $40,000 goal! There is still time to make your donation! Help our students meet their classroom goal! Our Hawk Walk donation platform will close on Friday, November 7.
The Pot of Gold Challenge concluded yesterday, with Miss Lusher’s 1B class as the overall winner! Remember, the Pot of Gold program is a yearly program where you can continue to earn tuition credits. I encourage everyone to participate in this great program!
This evening, we will be having an EITC Information Session in the Large Hall beginning at 6:00 PM. EITC, or Educational Improvement Tax Credit, is a state program that enables your state tax dollars to be redirected to our school for tuition assistance. If you are interested in learning more about EITC and how you might be able to participate in this program, please join us this evening.
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. This Thursday at 2:00 PM, we will be having a Living Rosary Prayer Service. Our middle school students will be assisting in this devotion by representing the prayers in the rosary. Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother!
Friday is Halloween and we will be having our annual Halloween Parade for grades PK–3rd grade at 9:30 AM. Parents and friends are invited to watch the parade as we will be walking through the Parish Center parking lot. Students in grades 4-8 will be having a Halloween orange/black free dress down day.
Looking ahead, on November 3, we will begin wearing our winter uniform. Please see today’s newsletter to refresh yourself with the components of our winter uniform. Also, in the first week of November we will be having our Parent-Teacher conferences. By now, you should have received a sign-up link for conferences. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support with conferences.
We will also be initiating our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive beginning on Monday, November 3. The listing of what each class is requested to bring in is posted in today’s newsletter. I am always grateful for the generosity of our school families in assisting those who are experiencing food insecurity.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Haggerty
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The following items have been assigned for the schoolwide food drive:
PK/K: Cake/brownie mixes
Grade 1: Boxed potatoes
Grade 2: Canned vegetables
Grade 3: Canned fruits
Grade 4: Turkey gravy and cranberry sauce
Grade 5: Stuffing
Grade 6: Canned vegetables
Grade 7: Soup
Grade 8 and faculty/staff: Cash/gift cards, frozen turkey
We can accept donations of turkeys or cash/gift cards for the purchase of turkeys on the morning of Thursday, November 20. All canned/boxed donations should be in by Wednesday, November 19. We thank you for your help in providing for the needs of our own parish families and those in our community.
Student Council News
October Raffle:
Student Council will be selling raffle tickets for $1 each for a chance to win a Labubu Blind Box prize! Tickets will be available for purchase during lunch on October 29 (Wed) and October 31 (Fri). Drawing will be held on October 31 (Fri) afternoon.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive:
Thank you for your donations of peanut butter and jelly! The drive was a huge success!
Boo Grams
8th grade is selling Boo Grams for $1 each during lunch on October 30 (Thu). Students can select to gift a Halloween bracelet, pencil, or candy for their Boo Grams to friends/teachers. Boo Grams will be delivered to classrooms on Friday, October 31. Happy halloween!
Pot of Gold Challenge!
Congratulations to 1B as the overall Pot of Challenge winner. 3A was the participation winner for the last week of the Challenge. Participating families collected a total of $2,314 in tuition credit during the Challenge period. The Challenge has ended, but families can continue to earn credits in the Pot of Gold lottery every week.
H&S Upcoming Events
See the calendar of events and flyers for details:
- Shady Brook Farm FallFest Fundraiser - purchase tickets online with promo code HFRCS25 to save 10% admission tickets
St. Frances Cabrini
Monsignor Michael Magee, Weekend Assistant
View the Parish Weekly Bulletin.
Mass Schedule:
- Monday-Saturday: 9:30 AM
- Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
- Holy Days: 6:30 AM, 12 Noon, 7:00 PM (except January 1st which follows a Sunday Mass schedule)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:15-5:15 PM or by appointment
Daily Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Saint Joseph Chapel
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:30 PM–8:00 PM
The results of the drawing will be posted here. The jackpot prize is $12,000.
The Gifts from Gwyn Foundation - 5K and 1 mile fun walk on Nov 9 (Sun)
Gifts from Gwyn is sponsoring it’s 9th annual 5K and 1 mile fun walk on Sunday November 9th, 2025. This professionally timed 5K run will travel through beautiful Falls Township Community Park. It is a flat and fast course, if you are looking for a PR before the end of race season, this is the course for you. There is plenty of parking right at registration, awesome new palyground for the kids, and a food truck. Every runner/walker, that signs up by October 19th, 2025 is guarenteed a Gifts from Gwyn t-shirt and wristband. Additional shirts will be available while supplies last.There will be Awards for the top male and female finishers. Awards for the top 3 male and 3 female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. You must be present to accept your award. No awards will be mailed.
You won’t want to miss this year’s event, as we will have something for everyone. There will be multiple door prizes and refreshments available to all participants. There will be raffles for Flyer’s tickets, restaurant gift cards, gym memberships, basket of cheer and many more. It will be a great time for the whole family. Please sign up and helps us keep Gwyn's memory alive. Look forward to seeing you there!
Online registration is available at: www.Giftsfromgwyn.org or at https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/online-registration/
