"There is a light that beckons
you forward and it comes from within you, Embrace it."
By Mother Teresa
At Holy Family Academy we see many lights that beckon us
forward through our wonderful students. We thank you for your commitment to Holy Family Academy and for your support. Your children
are a joy to teach and to know. You made the right choice with Holy Family Academy . We are a family of faith, charity,
and high academic standards.
Did you know, sixteen former HFA
students out of a total of twenty three Holy Family Academy students, who are now juniors at Marian Catholic High School , were inducted into the National
Honor Society Wednesday,
October 24, 2012 ? Academic excellence carries over
into high school.
Did you know, twenty nine students
tried out for the HFA Forensics' team? Ten students were selected to compete in
Forensics on Thursday,
October 25, 2012 . They all did very well. We are proud of our students for going above
and beyond. The following students participated in Forensics; Angela Kalenak,
Victoria Dutz, Megan Fay, Nicole Capparell, Faith letcher, Jamie Zapotosky,
Megan Ferrello, Brooke Yacubek and Claudia Stroia.
Did you know, HFA Cross Country boys
and girls teams won first place in Class A, All Coaches Race last week? We are
proud of our athletics.
Did you know, Megan Ferrela, a Holy Family Academy student won an essay contest through
Scope Literary Magazine?
Several families attended the
Pontifical Mass For World Mission Sunday at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton . Thank you for attending the
beautiful Mass with The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.c.l. and
Reverend Thomas Hagan, O.s.F. Thank you: Malloy family, Hinkle family, lesante
family, Yenchick family, and Bissol family for attending the Mission Mass.
The Student Council Induction Liturgy
was celebrated Wednesday, October 24"'.
Reverend John C.
Lambert, v.E., Episcopal Vicar, Eastern Pastoral Region and Vicar for School
Planning was the celebrant. We are looking forward to the leadership of our
Student Council. Student Council members will be our Tour Guides during our
Open House on Sunday, October 28th. Thank
you.
Open House, Sunday, October 28th
from 1:00PM-3:00PM for prospective
students. Any new student who registers will be entered into a drawing for a
$100.00 tuition credit. A gift will be presented to any NEW student who
registers for HFA and pays the $100.00 registration fee on Sunday. Any family
presently attending HFA who brings a new student to HFA will have their name
placed in a drawing for the $100.00 tuition credit if the new student
registers.
At the Open House we will present Academics in Action.
Students involved in PJAS, Student Council, Students of Service {SOSL Mission
Club, and members of the Forensic's Team will present information regarding
their clubs between 1:00PM and 2:00PM. The Forensic's Team will perform. The
Channel 13
. Family Time clips will be shown in the cafeteria for
everyone to enjoy. Come and bring a friend that will help our Holy Family
Academy Family grow in enrollment.
The Rosary will be prayed on Monday, October 28th
in Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church at 1:00PM. Students in the Mission Club
Will prepare the Rosary Prayer Service. All families and friends of Holy Family
Academy are welcome to attend.
Holy Family Academy has received a donation for the
purchase of l-Pads, We are looking forward to the arrival of the l-Pads for
the students to utilize as another tool use for academics.
The second quarter begins on November 5, 2012.
Watch Channel 13 and see HFA on Family Time each week.
HFA news is in the Standard Speaker each week for you to read and share with
prospective families.
Edline is an ongoing tool to use for home/school
communication. We strongly encourage you to use Edline daily. Parent/Teacher
Conferences provides another opportunity for open communication. Please
complete the Parent/Teacher Conference form and return it on Monday. When
attending the Conference please arrive on time and keep to the 5-7 minute
conference. Thank you very much.
The Voucher Contest is still going on. If you purchase
Gift Certificates your name will be placed in a drawing for a $100.00 in gift
cards. The holidays are approaching. Good Luck!
May God continue to bless you in all you do for each
other.