Newsletter December 2017 Dear Friends, I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. As I mentioned previously, I am a person who loves to keep my family traditions alive and the Christmas season is no different. As a child, my family would attend Christmas Eve mass and then journey to a close family friends' home for a get together which included a visit from Santa Claus. On Christmas morning we would wake up early and gather together to open gifts, listen to our Christmas albums and have dinner in the afternoon. Not much has changed to this date. This weekend, I was listening to some Christmas cd's and came across one recorded by Rosemary Clooney which included a song "C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S". As I listened to the words of this song it summarized the true meaning of what this season is all about. I would like to share this with you all now: "C - is for the Christ child born upon this day. H - for Herald Angels in the night. R - means our Redeemer. I - means Israel. S - is for the Star that shone so bright. T - is for Three Wise Men, they who traveled far. M - is for the Manger where he laid. A - is for All he stands for. S - means Shepherds came. And that's why there is a Christmas Day." As you all enjoy this season of hope, giving and compassion towards others, may you each reflect on your younger years and those traditions that mean the most to you and your families. On behalf of the Parents Association, may you all have a Blessed and Merry Christmas. God bless,
Kathy Rabbett President, Parents Association Decem ber Events: Friday, 12/1/17: Professional Day, No School. Wednesday, 12/6/17: Parents Association Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Room. Friday, 12/8/17: Immaculate Conception Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, 12/9/17: Entrance Exam fro incoming 7th & 9th graders from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, 12/13/17: Grandparent's Day Christmas Concert at 12:00 p.m. Early Dismissal for students at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, 12/14/17: Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 12/17/17: Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the cafeteria. Monday, 12/18 thru Wednesday, 12/20/17: Spring Musical Auditions. Friday, 12/22/17: Christmas Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Monday, 12/25/17 thru Monday, 1/1/18: Christmas Break - No School. Upcom ing Future Events: In This Issue December Events Upcoming Future Events News Alert Event Description Parents Association Annual Calendar Raffle: An annual event, the January Cash Calendar is another fundraiser run by the Parents Association. We prepare and mail tickets in November, ask families to sell tickets in December and have daily drawings in January. Parents Association Quick Links Contact us hnparentassoc@holyname.net Visit the PA Webpage http://holyname.net/parentassociation Parents Association Officers Kathy Rabbett, President Tammy Socha, Vice President Rachel Barbour, Treasurer Joan Flanagan, Secretary Monday, 1/1/18: Christmas Break - No School. Wednesday, 1/3/18: Parents Association Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Room. Monday, 1/15/18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School. Tuesday, 1/23/18: Mid-Terms A&B. Early Release at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, 1/24/18: Mid-Terms C&D. Early Release at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, 1/25/18: Mid-Terms E&F. Early Release at 11:30 a.m. Friday, 1/26/18: Mid-Terms G&Make-up. Early Release at 9:30 a.m. Monday, 1/29/18: Catholic School Week begins.
News Alert: January 2018 Cash Calendar raffle tickets ON SALE now. Deadline for raffle returns is December 31st. Winners will be listed on the Parent Association web page throughout the month of January and also included in the February 2018 Parent Association Newsletter. Newsworthy Item s: The Parents Association has donated $350.00 to the Life Sciences/Biotech Learning Center Project. This donation will be matched by the family of Naja (Pham) Lockwood. News From the After Prom Party Com m ittee: Thank you to Tina Borreli who has volunteered to be the Chairperson for The After-Prom Party Committee. Information will follow regarding meetings and volunteer opportunities. Please stay tuned. Holy Name Community Events: The Music Department will sponsor a Chipolte Fundraiser on Wednesday, December 13th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at 97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Please advise your server that you are there to participate in the Holy Name fundraiser so that a portion of the proceeds go to the Music Department. Holy Nam e Guidance Corner: If you have any questions please contact the Guidance Department directly at (508) 753-3813 or by email HNguidance@holyname.net Im portant Rem inder: At the end of this 2017-18 school year Kathy Rabbett will be "graduating" as the President of the Parents Association. Elections for the Parents Association Board Members for the 2018-19 school year will be held in May/June 2018. If anyone is interested please send an email to hnparentassoc@holyname.net.
Parent/Teacher Conference Basket Raffle Winners 2017: 1. Christmas Baking Joanna Davolio 2. Gift Card #1 Cristin Murphy 3. Pamper Yourself Kelly Spritzer 4. Lottery Tickets Brenda Diggs 5. Family Games Cristin Murphy 6. Give Thanks Sonya Garabedian 7. Gift Card #2 Anne Ashe 8. Pamper Your Pet Pat Riggieri 9. Dorm Room Tom Wickstrom 10. Scents of the Season Keith Demarski 11. Christmas Wrap Sonya Garabedian 12. Gift Card #3 Christi Lipka 13. Taste of the Season Wendy Neff 14. Dunkin Donuts Rich Romaine 15. Gift Card #4 Ann Porcaro 16. Movie Night Ann Marie Lynch 17. Date Night Dawn DiCecco 18. Smokestack Dawn DiCecco 19. Gift Card #5 Rachel Barbour 20. Thanksgiving Feast Cindi Gardener 21. Romaine's Sonya Garabedian 22. New England Basket Carolyn Daniels 23. Kids Toys Matt Rosebrooks 24. Gift Card #6 Karen Johnson 25. Bookworm Patty Warman 26. Wine & Cheese Chrissy Pingeton 27. Over Easy Keith Demarski 50/50 Raffle $210.00 Jason Worthington On behalf of the Parents Association, thank you to the many parents who donated beautiful baskets for us to raffle off and to all those who purchased raffle tickets during the Parent/Teacher Conferences. We thank you for your generosity and continued support. We could not be successful without you. Kathy Rabbett Announcem ents or Rem inders: Does your Holy Name club have any upcoming announcements or reminders that you would like to pass along to the HN Parent Community? Please send us an email to hnparentassoc@holyname.net and we will include in future newsletters. Quote of the day
" God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it." Pope Francis Contact Information Kathy Rabbett, President hnparentassoc@holyname.net