Holy Name of Mary School

HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-April 3, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)

Fri. April 4

First Friday Mass (dress uniform)
6:00 check in for Jog-A-Thon @ Damien H.S.
Booster Club will be will be serving pizza, nachos, drinks and candy.

Mon. April 7

Gr. 8 Field Trip
1:00 Native American Program “ Walking In Wisdom”
PTG Board mtg. @ 6:30 p.m. Rm. 5

Tues. April 8

Booster Club mtg. @ 7:30 p.m. lib.

Wed. April 9

Gr. 4 Walk Through California 8:30-11:00
Gr. 5 Walk Through the Revolution 12:00-2:30
Pre-K Field Trip
Non Uniform Day for those who qualified for Jog-A-Thon Week #3

Thurs. April 10

Gr. 6 Walk Through the Ancient World @ 8:30-11:00
Non Uniform Day for those who participated in March Paper Drive Kindergarten Field Trip

Third Sunday of Easter - Year A
April 6, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, Luke 24:13-35.

Gospel Summary
Despondent and discouraged, two of Jesus' apostles walked from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They talked on their way about the events that had occurred in the past several days. A stranger joined them, actually Jesus, but they didn't recognize him at first. Jesus asked the apostles what they had been discussing, and they responded with a summary of the events surrounding Jesus' death. The disciples still did not understand the resurrection, but Jesus questioned their resistance to believe what the prophets had foretold. Despite their hopelessness the apostles invited Jesus to stay with them. He accepted. It was that evening, when Jesus broke bread with them, that the disciples finally recognized the stranger to be Jesus. The next morning, the disciples returned to Jerusalem.
Reflection for Families
To travel from Jerusalem to Emmaus, the disciples had to go west. But after their encounter with Jesus, they returned to Jerusalem, an eastward Journey. We often equate endings with sunsets and new beginnings with sunrises. It is helpful to recall that on the next morning, the apostles walked toward the rising sun. How many sunsets find us falling into bed collapsed from exhaustion? Isn't it true that after a good night's rest we meet the sunrise with new energy and hope? This Gospel gives us the courage to start again, each new day, with fresh enthusiasm and energy for ourselves, our families, and our God.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Bake bread together and consider each ingredient as you add it. For example, when you add flour, think of someone who holds things together for your family. When you add salt, consider a person who adds flavor to life, and when sugar is added, whose sweetness reflects God's love? Separately these ingredients are all good, but how much more are they when they are combined and baked? Help each member of the family reflect on this experience.

Discussion Starters
1. I had a sunset/sunrise experience once when . . .
2. There is a particular sunset I keep walking toward. I know I need to turn around and face the sunrise. I have a plan to do this . . .
3. The most important thing about our family breaking bread together is . . .

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Excellence in Education Awards- Congratulations to HNM 8th graders Kimberly Golden and Jeremy Byrum who will represent our school at the 9th annual Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony. We invite you to join us for an evening honoring the accomplishments of these students along with those of 30 other schools. If you would like more information about this fabulous event, please contact Mrs. Kuzmickas @ ext. 226.

HNM Summer Enrichment Program
Who: All students Grades K-8 are welcome to attend
When: June 23- August 1, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with Morning Care available @ 6:30-9:00 a.m. & Afternoon Care from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Registration forms in the school office

SDH Science Road Show Performs at HNM
San Dimas High students from Ms. Luevand’s Chemistry classes and Mr. Elliott’s AP Physics classes took their knowledge of their subject on the road. They visited our school to share their love of science.

The chemistry students worked with elementary students from 5th and 6th grades. The chemistry students had the kids make ice cream in a baggie. They also had them make play dough.

The physics students brought along their favorite demos to impress and shock (literally) the 7th and 8th graders. Demos included a Vandegraf generator that makes one’s hair stand on end.

All the SDHS students did a great job and all clearly demonstrated their mastery of chemistry and physics topics.

Images of the day can be seen at http://www..sandimashigh.com

8th Grade Parent Questionnaire
THANK YOU to all the parents who completed and returned the Confirmation/Youth Ministry Questionnaire. We received some excellent questions and comments. Because the questions and our responses will be of interest to most of you, we will address them in a letter that will sent to you during the week of April 14. If you have not completed your questionnaire, we ask that you do so now and turn it on to the Pastoral Office by April 11. Your input is very important to us! If you have any questions please contact Virginia Joines at 909-599-1243 ext. 112.

JUMP AHEAD, CATCH UP
OR RIDE THE WAVE OF
SUMMER SCHOOL AT HNM

Who: Students entering Grades K-8 (Fall 2008) are welcome to attend
Subjects: Reading Writing/Grammar, Math
Dates: July 1- July 31, 2008 (No school on July 4)
Time: 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $300

** Enrollment will be limited to the first 15 students at each level. Information in the school office.

AN INVITATION TO HELP US BE AN EXAMPLE
SLE: Persons of Faith who serve the community.

The Development Committee of HNM School helps develop ways to increase community awareness through special events. We are beginning to plan for the 9th Annual Excellence in Education Award Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2008, at the Sheraton Fairplex in Pomona.
Each year, Holy Name of Mary School has invited public, private, and Catholic schools in and around our community to join us to celebrate over 56 all-star 8th graders for their academic, civic, and cultural achievements. We have been creating incredible good will within our community for the past nine years!
It is because of generous donations from individuals and businesses that make it possible for us to continue this annual event and pay for the nominal expenses in presenting certificates and medallions to the honorees.
Please thoughtfully consider helping our school meet our SLE goal by sending a monetary gift or by placing a business ad in our program ($50 business card, $100 ½ page).
Kindly send any donation, small or large, to the school office. Make checks payable to: HNM School. For information on how to be involved this incredible community event, please contact the school office. Thank you!