Dear Parents,
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is all about family and feasting and taking the time to reflect on all of the blessings we have to be thankful for. The fun of family and feasting is a time to relish and enjoy. We are so fortunate to be living in a time and place where our families are safe and well provided for and we can take the time to enjoy the fruits of our labors. The “thanks” part of Thanksgiving provides me with the opportunity to appreciate my life and blessings and thank God for the many wonderful things in my life: my family and friends, my parish and community, my profession and the school community of HTIS.
May you and your family enjoy a beautiful Thanksgiving and reflect on the blessings in your life!
Oktoberfest
The weather was perfect and the committee did a wonderful job of providing a family day that we all enjoyed. Thank you to everyone who donated their talents and goods to HTIS that day.
Open House , Sunday, November 9, 10:30-11:30
Please invite your friends, family and neighbors to the Open House at the Mountainside Campus on Sunday, November 9. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak with staff members and current families and visit the classrooms.
HTIS Mountainside Campus Observation Days, November 12 and 13
Please join us in the classrooms and experience your child’s school day with them. You are welcome to visit any classroom and see the various programs. The Kindergarten teachers will be available to speak with you on Thursday, November 13 and you can learn more about our superb Kindergarten program. This is an adult only event since classes are in session.
Primary Grade Observation Day at the HTIS Westfield Campus, Tuesday, November 18, 9:30
Come to the Westfield Campus and see what a National Blue Ribbon School looks like. We would like you to meet Sr. Maureen, observe the classes and ask all the questions you have about the primary grades.
Help Needed: Catholic Schools Week Committee!!!!!
We celebrate being in Catholic schools this year, January 25- 30. It is a wonderful week and a community celebration. Please sign up to help and consider working with a group as a steering committee for the week’s events.
Looking Ahead……..
Wednesday, November 26 – Early Dismissal for everyone. Thanksgiving recess begins.
Birthday Party for Jesus- Wednesday, December 10, 6:30-7:30– Join the teachers and Fr. Frank Fano for an old fashioned Christmas celebration with Christmas carols and cookies.
