Holy Name of Mary School

HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-April 10, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)

Fri. April 11

Friday Mass (dress uniform)

Sat. April 12

New Family Registration 10:00 a.m. Rm. 5
Paper Drive

Mon. April 14

Talent Show Tryouts @ 3:15. All students are invited to participate

Wed. April 16

Gr. 2 retreat – lib.

Fri. April 18

Talent Show @ 6:00 p.m. on the assembly area. Everyone invited.
Booster Club is serving yummy food.

Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year A
April 13, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, John 10:1-10.

Gospel Summary
Using the image of shepherd and sheep, Jesus made an analogy for us to listen to the voice of God. Sometimes we are distracted by other voices that Jesus called "thieves." These thieves rob us of our desire to follow Jesus. True sheep, however, know the voice of the shepherd. The shepherd provides safety and life for the sheep.
Reflection for Families
Imagine your child wandering off in a crowd of strangers - perhaps at an amusement park or a shopping mall. After an anxious period of separation, your child hears your voice above all the others calling out his or her name. The relief and joy your child would feel is the same emotion Jesus promises us when we follow his voice. The thieves that separate us from our children are not necessarily people. Sometimes we allow thieves of busyness, work priorities or even social engagements to steal control of our lives. This Gospel reminds us it is better to listen to the trusted voice of the Good Shepherd.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Think of a person or group of people your family knows who needs to be "shepherded" (or cared for). Decide on an action you can all do together to help this person. When you have completed the service, talk over with one another how your family's shepherding was similar to the shepherding Jesus talked about in today's Gospel. Consider whether or not your service shepherded your own family as well.
Discussion Starters
1. I know Jesus cares for me because . . .
2. As a family we shepherd one another by . . .
3. Some thieves in my life are . . .

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A REMINDER: The $350 net fundraising commitment and the hours requirement must be completed no later than May 1^st. Any fees not paid by this date will be added to June payments.

Family Life Program– This week we are on lesson 5.Please use your Family Resource Book to share with your child(ren) what they are learning in school.

Kids Fitness Challenge Sat. Jan. 26- 5k Run/Walk at the California Speed way in Fontana- Saturday, April 19. Register online at www.kidsfitnesschallenge.com or at the event. Registration opens at 6:00 a.m. Run begins at 7:45 a.m.

Los AngelesCounty Science FairApril 16-18 @ L.A. Convention Center- We are so proud of the following students whose science fair projects have been entered: Meg Birgen, Melissa Rake, Kim Golden, Katrina Hannah, Adrian Castillo, Bianca Cockrell, Emily Romero, Mairead Blaes, and Gabriel Magallanes. This is an honor to be invited and quite an event with hundreds of school participating.

Teacher of the Year – Congratulations to Miss Giors who has been selected as our Teacher of the Year. There will be an awards dinner on Tuesday, May 20 at Sierra La Verne Country Club for all who would like to attend. More information will be coming.

Every Wednesday is Tag Day – Encourage your youngsters to wear with pride, the tags they’ve been earning.

SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN –HNMSchool is committed to safeguarding our children. Anyone coming to volunteer at our school, or driving children to and from field trips or sporting events, must be fingerprinted according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Livescan forms are available from Mrs. Kuzmickas. Livescan is free of charge when you visit the locations listed below. Be sure to return the livescan form to Mrs. K after fingerprinting.

Holy Angels
370 Campus Drive
Arcadia Friday, April 18th
12:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. & 3:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
For Appointment call (626) 799-7275

St. Philip the Apostles
151 S. Hill Avenue
Pasadena Saturday, April 19th
10: a.m. – 1:40 p.m. & 3:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
For Appointment call (626) 793-0693

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

Summer Donut Sales – We have some exciting news regarding raising money for your class, selling donuts after church. The money will be used for classroom needs, field trips and may be carried over from year to year. Your room parents have the details. Please contact them if you are interested in working the donut sales this summer. Currently room parents are working on the Staff Appreciation Luncheon, April 23^rd. If you can help out with Yard Duty please contact Heather Hoynes @ 909-305-1512.

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 9^th 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 8^th 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: HNMSchool.For information on how to be involvedthis incredible community event, please contact theschool office.Thank you!