This "Parent's Connection" section groups together non-Handbook
information and services that are useful for HNJS Parents.
VIRTUS
What: Protecting God’s Children – “Safe Environments”
When: Monday, March 10th
Who: Parents, coaches, drivers, volunteers
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Trinity Center
Just a reminder: Saturday Detention will take place for repeated violations of
school rules (ex. tardiness, gum chewing, uniform code offenses, homework
not completed). At this time of year we are reviewing students who have
consistent tardiness. It is important to be here on time.
Congratulations to the following volunteers who will be trained by Junior Achievement
to conduct lessons at Holy Name of Jesus School grades K-8
K *Maita Medina 1 *Janet Nesbitt 2 *Mary Lawrence
3 *Jennifer Biever 4 *April Leong 5 *Minerva Viton
6 *Sylvia Schaefer 7 *Carol Ruggiero 8 *Phyllis Murphy
This year United Testing Service will be doing the speech, vision and hearing screening
at our school. The cost per test will be $22 or $55 for all three screenings. Checks
are to be payable to United Testing Service. A letter will be sent home next week
(week of 8-15) for you to complete and return to the school no later than Thursday,
October 25th. You will be notified in writing of your child's results. The day of the screening
will be Tuesday, October 30, 2007. If you have any questions you may contact Gae Faraone
Program Coordinator. Call school office for her perspective phone number.
Clarification Regarding Shoes
Students wear BLACK or BROWN leather tie shoe or loafer. No leather
sneakers or SKATER-TYPE shoes permitted.
Socks must at least cover ankle
(if it can't be seen, it cannot be worn).
Cost of PE iniforms has increased:
Youth Sizes-$7.00 (ea. shirt & shorts)
Adult Sizes-$8.00 (ea. shirt & shorts)
We have ordered some Adult nylon mesh shorts for the upper grades.
These are more expensive so we ordered just a few to see if they
interest the students. The cost of these shorts is $13.00.
YearBook Pictures!! Thinking Ahead
Anyone who has pictures that they could donate for the school year of 2007-2008
please send in to the school office, your participation is greatly appreciated!
Let's create another great yearbook this year. Your memories are our memories! Thank you!
INFORMATION ABOUT FLICKS IN THE AREA FOR FAMILY FUN
Discount and Free Movies. Please double check with the Venue For any Changes.
Friday April 4
"CINEMA IN THE PARK" SERIES
FEATURE FILM – "Lemony Snickets"
Dusk - Mizner Park Amphitheater
Located on Federal Highway, just south of Glades Road
Boca Raton Public Library
1501 NW Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton 33431
General Information/Adult Information (561) 393-7852
The following are for kids
http://www.bocalibrary.org/tweens/tween_events.htm
Movie Mania (with FREE pizza & drinks!)
12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Come & enjoy a great movie plus pizza & drinks all for FREE!
February 13: High School Musical 2 (TV-G)
March 12: Good Boy! (PG)
April 9: Shrek the Third (PG)
http://www.bocalibrary.org/teenevents.htm
Movie Mania (with FREE pizza & soda!)
1st Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a great movie plus pizza & soda all for FREE!
February 7: We are Marshall (PG)
March 6: Step-Up (PG-13)
April 3: Shrek the Third (PG)
Sugar Sand Park Community Center
300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton 33486
THURSDAY MOVIE CLASSICS… Bad Bette Davis
Limited Seating. Please call the box office at (561) 347-3948 to
purchase tickets in advance.
Days: Thursdays Time: 7:30pm
Movies: Jan. 10 - "The Little Foxes"
Conniving Regina Giddens, the greedy matriarch of a southern family
in the early 20th century, plots with her brothers to gain her
husband's fortune. Just how far will Regina's greed take her?
February 21 - "Marked Woman"
A hostess at a nightclub run by gangsters is an unwilling witness when
her "client" is murdered. She is suddenly under investigation and finds
her own life in danger.
March 13 - "Jezebel"
An independent and beautiful Southern belle must win back her fiancé
amid a deadly epidemic of yellow fever and a budding war between the
North and the South in this story of defiance, love and redemption.
April 17 - "The Letter"
No one questioned Leslie Crosbie, a poised and gracious woman,
when she plead self-defense to a murder charge. Will a simple letter in
her own writing be her undoing?
May 15 - "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane"
Two aging Hollywood stars, sisters, are haunted by their thoughts of
envy, hate, and revenge-that is, until one sister takes it too far!
Tickets: $2 per person (price includes popcorn & drink)
SATURDAY MORNING MOVIE MADNESS
Spend your Saturday watching one of these classics the whole family
can enjoy. Limited Seating. Please call the box office at (561) 347-3948
to purchase tickets in advance. An adult must accompany children under 12.
Days: Saturdays Time: 10:00am
January 5 – "Toy Story"
Two rivaling toys, Woody and Buzz Lightyear, end up lost together at
Sid's house-the toy-torturing boy next door. Woody and Buzz must
work together to escape, realizing along the way that they've got a
friend…in each other.
February 9 – "Hercules"
Hercules, son of the Greek Gods Zeus and Hera, is raised as a human
despite his god-like strength. When he discovers his true heritage, he begins
his quest to become a "true hero" and return to Mount Olympus.
March 1 – "Princess Diaries 2"
Princess Mia's life is turned upside when she must take the crown
earlierthan expected, and has only thirty days to find a husband before
she can succeed her grandmother as the Queen.
April 5 – "Mulan"
To save her injured father from certain death, Mulan, a young Chinese
maiden, disguises herself and secretly joins the ranks in her father's
place to become one of China's greatest heroes.
May 10 – "Sky High"
Will, the son of a legendary superhero, was born with no superpowers
at all! When an evil villain threatens his family and friends Will
must find his inner powers to save them and prove himself a hero worthy of the family tradition.
Tickets: $2 per person (includes popcorn & drink)
Friday Night Flicks (Outdoor Movies) at Old School Square Cultural
Arts Center, Delray Beach, Florida
Movies Under the Stars at the Entertainment Pavilion
Old School Square's outdoor movies offer a fun, relaxed evening for
adults and families alike!
Free admission; concessions and $2 chair rental are available. Bring
your lawn chairs, but please leave pets at home!
All dates and movie titles are subject to change without notice.
April 25 - Finding Neverland - 8:30 p.m.
2004 family drama/biography, PG
May 30 - Happy Feet - 8:30 p.m.
2006 animated adventure, PG
HOME ROOM PARENT MTG. SCHEDULE
First Room Parent Meeting is ,2008 in the cafeteria (Fatima Hall)
at 2:00pm. All are welcome!
A ROOM PARENT
can be a mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or any family member who is willing to be
involved in the children's school activities. The activities would include driving for
field trips, involved in the class parties, providing goodies for class parties, helping
in any aspect of our numerous school events.
The HEAD ROOM PARENT is the person whom is the teacher contact when services are needed.
Ensures the class booth for the Spring Festival is manned, sends home information about up
coming class events that require parents participation, calls for participation from the
parent committee, and attend monthly meetings.
This is a fun and rewarding committee for everyone involved. Any time that you volunteer will
be credited towards your 3 hours a week total stewardship for the parish.
~Believe, Begin & Blossom~
Info:
Try having your child write down five things that they are grateful for at the end of each day.
Doing this can help kids stay positive in an often negative world.
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