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HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-February 7, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)
Fri. Feb. 8
- W.W.W. Day (we wuv wasc) - No School
- 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Salmon Bake @ Damien High School
Sat. Feb.9
Sun. Feb. 10
Mon. Feb. 11
- PTG Board mtg. @ 6:30 p.m. Gr. 3
Tues. Feb. 12
Wed. Feb. 13
- Stations of the Cross @ 2:15 p.m.
Thurs. Feb. 14
- St. Valentine’s Day – Students are invited to bring valentines for all the girls, all the boys, or the whole class.
- K-3 Field Trips
Fri. Feb. 15
- Mass (dress uniform)
- Lenten Soup Night 7-8:30 p.m. Rm. 5are invited to bring their special person to school. This is a non-uniform day.
Lent began on Ash Wednesday.
For the next six weeks, your children will become aware of the journey we walk toward the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord. We will talk about how prayer, fasting, and alms giving during these weeks makes our faith grow stronger by increasing our love for God and others, stretching our hearts to be more charitable, and making our celebrating of Easter especially meaningful.
You might want to consider one way in which you will give alms throughout Lent.
Together, we can make this Lent especially meaningful for your child.
First Sunday of Lent
February 10, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, Matthew 4:1-11.
Gospel Summary
Following his baptism in the Jordan River, Jesus went out to the desert to pray and understand God's will. He was alone in the desert for 40 days and nights. Satan waited until Jesus emerged from the desert before tempting Jesus to use his powers. Of course, Jesus was hungry after fasting for 40 days, so the devil tempted him first with food. "Command these stones to become loaves of bread," was the first dare. Later the devil tempted Jesus to use his power to prove that God would send angels to help Jesus if he jumped from the top of the temple. Finally, Satan offered Jesus the glory and power of all the world if he would worship Satan. To each temptation, Jesus held fast to what he knew was God's will for him.
Reflection for Families
One of our primary goals as parents is to help our children discover their gifts and use them generously in a way that glorifies God. From a very early age we can remind our children of the source of their gifts and encourage them to use them humbly.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
There are many opportunities in the media for your family to recognize the gifts of other people. There are movie and television stars, musicians, entertainers, and sports figures to name a few. As you watch television, listen to songs and observe these figures, discuss as a family what the gifts of these people are. Consider today's Gospel story and share ideas about how these people are following God's will (or how they might avoid temptations by Satan). Compare how they use their gifts with the way others (such as teachers, grandparents, etc.) use their gifts.
Discussion Starters
1. One time I remember being tempted to use my gifts for the wrong purposes . . .
2. I need to take some time away to be with God like Jesus did. This is my plan . . .
3. Jesus knew the angels would protect him. I was protected, too, when . . .
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Pre-K and Kindergarten Screening on Feb. 16 – Students entering Pre-K in the fall must be 4 years old by Sept. 1; Kindergarten students must be 5. Please call the office @ 542-0449 ext. 224 for an appointment or for information on fall enrollment for Grades 1 – 8.
Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Awards Program provides partial tuition assistance to students whose families are living at or below the CEF income guidelines (see enclosed application and family income guidelines). Applications and proof of income are due to Mrs. Kuzmickas on or before February 15th. 8th grade applicants must contact their Catholic high school and request their deadline to submit CEF applications. Submit application and proof of income directly to the high school.
HNM Celebrates 50 Years “Remember The Past and Celebrate the Present” –If you have not sent in your RSVP please do so today. To donate an item or volunteer your time, please contact Jean Pierce, Dinner Dance Chair @ 909-592-6032 or jeanpierce@linkline.com.
Parent/Teacher Conferences-Feb. 27-28. Sign up forms are in the school office if you missed it during Open House. Please note these conferences are only with the homeroom teachers and students in grades 4-8 are requested to attend.
The PTG is looking forpictures of our students working on their SLEs. If you have any pictures that you would like to contribute to their historian’s book, you can drop them off in the office or email them to hnmphotos@roadrunner.com. Photo CD’s are welcome too!
Scripps National Spelling Bee – Thank you to all the 7thand 8th grade students for participating in our Spelling Bee last week. All of you did a fantastic job! Catherine Marquez has been chosen to represent our school in Scripps National Spelling Bee. She will participate in the Inland Valley Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, February 23. Catherine good luck as you represent our school.
GOOD FOOD & GREATFUN
A HUGE thank you to our 7th grade parents and students for our SpecialPersons’ Day events. Everyone had such a wonderful time being together. Everything you did to make the day go so smoothly is deeply appreciated by all of us at HNM! Thank you also to the parents who helpedwith lunch supervision on Staff Appreciation Day.
SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
7th GRADE
1st Place – Bianca C.
2nd Place – Emily R. & Mairead B.
3rd Place – James C. & Andrew A.
8th GRADE
1st Place – Meg B. & Melissa R.
2nd Place – Kim G. & Katrina H.
3rd Place – Milton G. & Jeremy B.
Congratulations!We are so proud of all our participants and all their hard work!
Academically prepared persons use scientific methods and apply the concepts!
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