Welcome to
Holy Family
Catholic School
 Parents’
Prayer
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Lord,
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enlighten our children’s minds so they will find the path
you have marked out for them for your glory and their
salvation.
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Support them with your strength, so that the ideals of your
Kingdom will inspire their lives.
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Give us light so that we, their parents, can help them to recognize
their Christian vocation and to follow it generously by cooperating
with your inspirations.
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~~~ AMEN ~~~
Agenda
New Parents Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to help you become
an integral
part of our school family and
to impart practical information.
Highlight Important Information
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Sayers, M.P.F.
Assistant Principal
Mr. Thomas Hamm
ACCREDITATION
Holy Family Catholic School
is accredited by
The Florida Catholic Conference
and is a member of the:
National Catholic Education Association
And a member of the:
National Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development.
A Blue Ribbon School since 2006
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire in its students through word
and example the beautiful Gospel message of Jesus
Christ in a supportive and caring learning
environment where each child is encouraged to strive
for academic excellence and grow in faith, knowledge
and love.
“Go forth and teach all nations . . .
Teaching them to observe all that I
Have commanded you.”
Matthew 28:19-20
Our Philosophy
The message of our school is one of communicating
Jesus Christ, helping to proclaim the Good News, and translating
this proclamation into action. The Good News proclaims the Gospel
of peace, love, patience and respect for others. It is by
fostering a truly Christian atmosphere in the school, which
is permeated by the Gospel message of freedom and charity,
that the faculty and staff of H.F.C.S. seek to illumine their
students’ knowledge of the world, of life, and of humanity through the
light of the Catholic faith.
It is in this Christian atmosphere
that our faculty challenges its students
to academic success.
School Hours

First bell
7:50 a.m.
Children are to be dropped off and walk into school. Our
classroom assistants will help your child alight from your car.
 Drop
Off is between 7:30-7:50am
 Absentee
Policy:
 Inform
the school by 9:00 a.m.
 Email
teacher and copy Mrs. Buchawiecki at
bbuchawiecki@hfcschool.com
 Leave
a voice message before 8:00 a.m. and mention name,
grade, reason. - Phone # 407-876-9344. EX 248
 Written
 Tardy
note mandatory upon return
students must bring lunch if arriving after 8:30AM
School Hours - Parents
The safety and well-being of our students is of utmost importance to us.
We strive to provide an environment that is not only academically
challenging and enriching, but that is safe and secure. To ensure a safe
and secure campus the following procedures must be followed:
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Drop your child off using the designated drop off areas only. Parents
may enter our campus after morning drop off, beginning at 8:30am.
All school volunteering ends promptly at 2:30pm.
Children needing to be picked up early from school must be picked up
no later than 2:30pm. After 2:30pm, students are dismissed at normal
dismissal time.
School office is closed to visitors from 2:30-3:30pm.
Dismissal
PK & K 2:40 pm
 1 & 2 2:50 pm
 3 & 4 3:00 pm
 5 & 6 3:10 pm
 7 & 8 3:15 pm
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Early Dismissals are on Fridays – 1:40, 2:50,
2:00, 2:10 and 2:15pm
For an efficient and safe dismissal, parents are requested to
arrive on time and no earlier than 5 minutes before assigned pick
up.
Parent Handbook

The Parent Handbook is available on line at
RenWeb.com
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Electronically sign Parent Handbook Agreement
on RenWeb.com
“I have read the 2014-2015 Holy Family Catholic School
Parent/Student Handbook that is posted RenWeb and agree to be
governed by the policies, procedures and regulations. I am fully
aware of my responsibilities as outlined in this handbook.”
Pre-Kindergarten and
Kindergarten

Full day program

Mat cover needed for rest mats- We use Body Pillow
cases size- 20x54
 They
can be purchased at Walmart, Target, Bed Bath
Beyond.

Change of clothes to be kept in back packs .
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Also need 1 short sleeve t-shirt for painting.
Uniforms
Purchased at Dennis Uniform
Uniform policy and packet are posted on
RenWeb.com
 May
 On
be purchased at store
line – dennisuniform.com
Uniform Sale on Property
Thursday, June 4, 2015
PK4 Girls & Boys
K-5 Girls & Boys
Formal/Winter
Summer Optional
Grades 6-8
Grades 8 Formal
PE Uniform
Grades K-8

On PE days students in Grs. K-8
wear their PE clothes to school.

On PE days, students in Grs. 1 may
wear PE shoes to school. Grs. 2-8
wear school bucks and carry PE
shoes in shoe bag.

PE uniforms are to be worn for PE
Classes.
Special Areas
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Art
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Music
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Physical Education
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Spanish

Media
Student Conduct

The development of self-discipline
is a necessary part of a student’s
formation.
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We support a positive approach to
discipline. Our students need to
realize that the observance of rules
and procedures bring happiness to
themselves and others.
Evaluation of Students
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Trimesters -
Students are evaluated for mastery of skills and content
during each marking period.
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Report Cards may be viewed on line.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences are held after the first
trimester and on an as needed basis.
HONOR ROLL
Grades
6-8
Principal’s
Honor Roll – 95%
‘G’ Conduct
High Honors – 90%
‘G’ Conduct
Honors - 85%
‘G’ Conduct
Grades
4–8
Soaring
High
Academic Awards and Honors

Duke University TIP
 Students
who score at or above 95th percentile on
Iowa tests

National Junior Honor Society
 Community
service, aptitude and academic
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Disciples of Christ Award

Penmanship Award - Grades K-3
Testing

Grades 2-8 Iowa Test of Basic Skills
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Grade 8 Assessment of Catholic Religious
Education (ACRE)
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Final Exams in May – Grades 6-8
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Grades 1 – 5 are assessed in reading and
math skills.
Academic Teams
 Holy
Family – Green
 St.
Lucy Filippini – Yellow
 St.
Dominic Savio – Blue
 St.
Maria Goretti - Red
Appointments

Try to follow school calendar especially
during Iowa testing in Spring

Send note or email to teacher and copy
Mrs. B at bbuchawiecki@hfcschool.com

Sign out

Sign in
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Students for early dismissal are to be picked
up no later than 2:30pm (1:00PM on Fridays).
Birthdays
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Dress up day
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In lieu of class treats, birthday student will be
treated to special ice-cream sundae during
lunch in the cafeteria.
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Invitations – All boys or all girls
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No balloons, flowers, treats or gifts are to
brought to school by friends or family.
Book Bags and Books
Backpack
style book
bags with or without
wheels
No
wheeled backpacks
for PK-Gr. 2
All
books are covered
with stretch covers
Clinic
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Parents are required to fill out a form allowing
school personnel to administer any medication
of any kind. (Form available on RenWeb.com
and in front office)
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Medication – Original prescription bottle kept
in the clinic.
Communication

RenWeb.com
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School Web Site – HFCSchool.com
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Weekly Newsletter on RenWeb.com
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Facebook/Twitter
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Monday Blue Folder contains:
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Weekly tests and corrected schoolwork, comment sheet
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Return Blue Folder on Tuesday
Email Teachers or send notes
Extended Day Care
The Little Angels Extended Day Program is
operated by Holy Family Catholic School as
an Extended Day Program for our school
families. It is designed for elementary
school aged children. This program
provides activities from the end of school
till 6:30 p.m. each day.
Registration forms available on RenWeb
under Resource Documents.
Field Trips
Each
Grade Participates
Diocesan Permission Slip
Chaperones – fingerprint
clearance is required
Forgotten Items
 Drop
off in front office
 Include:
 Articles
Name and Grade/Homeroom
of clothing with name of
student are returned to homerooms
 Articles without names recycled if
not claimed within 24 hours.
HF Culinary Cuisine
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Fresh vegetables, fruit or salads offered daily
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Lunch Menus –
 View

on RenWeb.com
Payment must be made through RenWeb.com
 Debit
from checking or savings account only
Lunch Ordering

Order lunch through RenWeb
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Before 8:00am
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Parents or student must pre-order
lunches. Teachers are not responsible for
placing lunch orders for students.
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Parents are responsible for cancelling
lunch order before 8:00am when children
are absent.
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All lunches must be pre-paid via RenWeb.
Money Payments
 Tuition
paid thru FACTS Tuition
Management
 factsmgt.com

Most payments made on line via RenWeb.com

District code HFCS-FL
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Lunch program, Extended Day, Supplies and Field Trips
Cash Payments

Cash or Check payments to school
 Sealed
envelope
 Purpose
 Clear

of money
identification –
Child’s Name, Homeroom
Vacations Should be Taken During
School Vacations

If otherwise, notify teacher and principal.

Check your email to view homework assignments.

Assignments are given when the student returns, not
before the vacation.
School Supplies
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Most provided by Holy Family Catholic
School through Supply Fee.

Supply Fees due first day of school and
paid via RenWeb.
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Supply list available on RenWeb.
Student Activities

Altar Servers
Grade 4

CYS Athletics
Grs. K-8
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Band
Grs. 4 - 8
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Choir
Grs. 2 - 8
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Kids For Jesus (K4J)
PreK – 3
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Odyssey of the Mind
Grs. 2 – 5
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Science and Math Olympiad Grs. 6-8
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Oration Contest
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Science Fair
Gr. 8
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Musical/Play
Grs. 6 - 8
Grs. 7 & 8
Volunteering

Always be POSITIVE in speech in front of students
 Volunteer Policy:
 Minimum of 20 hours per year.
 To be completed prior to May 31st.
 Hours served after May 31st will apply to the next school
year’s volunteer requirement.
 Each family will be responsible for recording their own
hours on RenWeb.
 Fingerprint Clearance Policy:
 Volunteers must be fingerprint cleared and complete an
online safe-environment quiz.
 Fingerprinting is handled through the Diocese of Orlando.
Volunteering Within The
School

Volunteers must be fingerprint cleared through
the Diocese of Orlando. (Summer is a great time
to do this!)

Volunteer name tags will be printed only after
volunteers are fingerprint cleared through the
Diocese.

Stop in main office wearing I.D. Badge and to
sign in and out for volunteer hours.

Sign in to RenWeb to record
volunteer hours.
How can I volunteer when
I work fulltime/I have small children/
I have not received fingerprint clearance?

We have many volunteer opportunities that can be
done from home, in the evening or on weekends.

In addition, there are many volunteer activities that do
not require fingerprint clearance.
How do I sign-up to
volunteer?

Sign up sheets for committees, special events
and fundraising will be provided in the
summer packet.

For classroom activities, sign-up will take
place through your child’s teacher or
homeroom parent.

Information on miscellaneous volunteer
opportunities throughout the school year will
be sent to you via email or in your child’s blue
folder.
Major School Fundraisers

Raising the Dough (RTD)
 Allows
HFCS to attract Quality Catholic Teachers: Holy
Family matches the Orange County Public School
Teacher’s pay scale within a year’s time; and to keep
our tuition affordable.

School Auction
 Proceeds
from this fundraiser primarily go to
improving technology in our school.
Dennis Uniform Co. Comes to
Holy Family

Great opportunity to have your
child measured and fitted 

Where: General Flynn Hall

When: Thursday, June 4th, 2015

Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Meet the Teacher Day
August 11, 2015

Visit your child’s classroom from
1:30–3:30 pm

Introduce yourself to your child’s teacher.

Receive a personalized blue folder with important school
information and documents to be signed and returned the
first day back at school (Tuesday, Aug 12th )

Don’t forget to stop in the Cafeteria and sample lunch menu
items in cafeteria.
First Day of School
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015
Regular Dismissal
Back to School Mass
Aug. 14th 8:30am
Grandparents Day Celebration
Friday, Sept. 4th
Thank you for joining our family.
We look forward to seeing you
on
Meet the Teacher Day
August 11, 2015