HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL BULLETIN

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 

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Please be familiar with our school website for all information: www.holyfamilynorthmiami.org  

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REPORT CARDS

Report cards will go home tomorrow, Thursday, January16, 2025.  Teachers will issue report cards to their students; therefore, expect your child to bring you their report card tomorrow.  Students who have outstanding balance will not receive their report card until the full balance is paid.  Once you pay your balance, you will be able to receive the report card from the office.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 20: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - NO SCHOOL

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS

 

Please remember that the following rules will be in place effective January 13, 2025, to ensure safety and smooth traffic during student pick-up times.

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1. Do not park in front of the church or along the school fence.

2. Follow the designated pick-up line procedure.

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Vehicles parked in prohibited areas will be towed at the owner's expense.

Students will not be released unless parents follow the rules. Your cooperation is crucial in maintaining a safe and orderly environment for everyone.

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Thank you for your understanding and support.

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COLD AND FLU SEASON

 

This is cold and flu season, and we have begun to see students coming to school not feeling well. While we understand it is inconvenient to keep your student home when you must go to work, students who are not feeling well and have a fever, cough, sneeze, or vomit should stay home. When you send your child to school sick, the other students become ill, a vicious circle of children getting sick.  I appreciate your understanding. Thank you so much for your continuous support!

 

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REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026

 

Registration for the 2025– 2026 school year begins today, January 15, 2025; the registration fee per student is $300.00.  Parents who register their children early (before February 14, 2025) will benefit from a $50.00 discount:  they will pay $250.00 per child.  Please remember that families will not be allowed to register their children for the next school year if their accounts are not current or if raffle tickets money is not submitted. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

The annual 2025 – 2026 school year tuition per student is as follows:  

 

Grades K-3:   $8,700.00    Grades 4-8:  $8,500.00 

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Pre-K 2, 3: $4,500     PreK-4:  $4,000.00

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REGISTRATION FOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Children already in the preschool program must re-register for the new school year 2025-2026. If you want your child to return in August, please come by the school office to register. All tuition accounts must be up to date to register. If your child is 4 by September 1, please stop by the school office for more information about how to apply for the VPK and School Readiness programs

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HOLY FAMILY CARNIVAL – JANUARY 30TH TO FEBRUARY 2N,   2025

 

Holy Family’s carnival is just a few days away! Raffle Tickets went home last Monday.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE PARENTS WHO RETURNED THEIR RAFFLE TICKETS. Please, parents, check your child's book bag. Each student enrolled at Holy Family Catholic School received an envelope with $50.00 worth of raffle tickets:  Five (5) books of tickets containing ten tickets each.  This is the only big annual fundraising event organized by the school to instill a sense of community and service in our children.   The class returning most of their raffle ticket money by Friday, January 15, 2025, will receive a prize. We ask each family to support the carnival by selling at least five (5) books of raffle tickets.

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Carnival Items Needed:

Preschool:  Plastic forks and spoons (pkg of 200) – napkins (pack of 800)Paper towel

VPK: A big bag of uncooked French Fries. 

Grade 1:   1 gallon of oil                                 Grade 2:  hot dogs and hot dog buns

Grade 3:  take-out containers                        Grade 4:  Chicken wings       

Grade 5:  2 cases of water                              Grade 6: 2 cases of soda (total 48 cans)

Grade 7:  Hamburgers and buns                  Grade 8:  10 lbs. rice

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We count on your donation to ensure the success of our carnival.  Your child’s teacher looks forward to receiving the items mentioned according to the grade level.  Thank you so much for your continuous support!

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​​​​​FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION

Students who have registered and will be receiving First Communion this year will begin working with Ms. Claudia Jean from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Preparation classes will be held every Wednesday beginning January 15th, 2025. Students must be picked up promptly at 3:30 p.m., or they will go to aftercare, and parents will be charged. In addition, students must attend Mass every Sunday.

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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION

Students who have registered and will receive confirmation this year will begin working with Sister Sylvana Calixte from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Preparation classes will be held every Thursday starting January 16th, 2025. Students must be picked up promptly at 3:30 p.m., or they will go to aftercare, and parents will be charged. In addition, students must attend Mass every Sunday.

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STEP-UP/FES FOR 2025-2026 ANNOUNCEMENT

We’re excited to share some important updates as we prepare for the 2025-26 application season and the exciting opportunities ahead. And speaking of what's ahead, be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, February 1, when applications will be available for the Private School, Unique Abilities and PEP Scholarships. We will be staying in touch, so please be on the lookout for updates in your email and on social media where we'll share tips. If you haven't already, please be sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates!

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child's academic journey. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for every student. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact STEP UP. 

Chat with a live agent at www.sufs.org.

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Catholic Schools Week

January 26 – February 1, 2025
 

Sunday, January 26: Celebrating Our Parish

Activity: School Mass Celebration at 9:00 A.M./ Attire: Sunday’s Best

 

Monday, January 27: Celebrating Community

Activity: In-School Service Project /Attire: Show your Hornet pride by wearing school colors

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Tuesday, January 28: Celebrating Vocations

Activity: Career Day /Attire: Students dress for the role of their future occupation

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Wednesday, January 29: Celebrating Literacy

Grades K-3/ Activity: Book Parade / Attire: K-3 Dress as your favorite book character

Grades 4-8/Activity: Poetry Slam / Attire: 4-8 Dress as your favorite literary genre

 

Thursday, January 30: Celebrating Students

Activity: Field Day/ Attire: Dress down, as appropriate.
 

Friday, January 31: Celebrating Faculty/Staff

Activity: Show your appreciation to our faculty/staff for their hard work, compassion, and commitment to excellence. Attire: Full Uniform

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​​​​​​​​​​​​COLD AND FLU SEASON

This is cold and flu season, and we have begun to see students coming to school not feeling well. While we understand it is inconvenient to keep your student home when you must go to work, students who are not feeling well, have a fever, cough, sneeze, or vomit, should stay at home. When you send your child to school sick, the other students become ill, a vicious circle of children getting sick.  I appreciate your understanding. 

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Parking Lot Safety:  SLOW DOWN

Holy Family Catholic School has hired Security Officers to patrol and enhance security and safety of our campus; please cooperate and adhere to all our procedures and guidelines.  Children will be called only when parents are in the pick-up line according to the established procedures.   Please do not park on our neighbors' property.  Violators can be issued tickets by the North Miami Police.

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Morning Supervision / Safety 

This is a reminder that there is no adult supervision at Holy Family before 7:15 am. Breakfast is served beginning at 7:15 am. Please do not leave your child in the parking lot unsupervised in the morning before 7:15 am. Please slow down and follow the line around and out of the lot. Do not cut off other cars. Let’s be courteous and mindful of everyone in the parking lot. Keep our children safe by driving carefully and slowly.

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Arrival and Dismissal

In the morning, parents and students will enter the parking lot from the south gate on 145th Street. Parents may drop their students off by the orange cones no earlier than 7:15 a.m. Please follow the traffic pattern and instructions given by school personnel. The exit is at the north gate on 147th Street.  There is only one entrance line from 145th Street for arrival and dismissal.  When you drop your children off, please have them get out of the car on the passenger side to prevent them from walking in front of your car. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Attendance

Children must come to school every day and on time. We notice that many students are reporting to school late, and the parents drop them in the parking lot to go to class. The South entrance gate closes every day at 8:00 a.m.  After that time, parents must drive around to the main office to obtain a late pass for their child. For our students’ safety, it is extremely important that all parents escort their late children to the office to sign them in. The staff will not send a child to class if s/he reports to the office without a parent.

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School Truancy:  Under Section 1003.27 of the Florida Statutes, a parent who refuses or fails to have a minor student who is under their control attend school regularly, commits a second-degree misdemeanor. The standard school year lasts for 180 days, so you can have up to 18 excused absences for the whole year, which is one day a month.  Once your child exceeds that number, he will be considered truant: chronic absentee.  Every three (3) unexcused tardies within a grading period count as one unexcused absence.

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After a student has five unexcused absences in one month or 10 within a 90-day period, the principal will schedule a meeting with the parents to discuss the issue and develop potential remedies.  If this meeting does not solve the problem, the parent and student will be referred to social service agencies or the Department of Children and families for noncompliance with compulsory school.

 

​​​FACTS Tuition Management

We will continue using the FACTS tuition management system. All families will be enrolled in the system, allowing parents to pay their fees online with a bank account or credit card at FACTS. Parents may also come into the school office to pay their fees as before. Please do not ignore emails from FACTS, as this is how you will receive your statements. A late fee will be assessed if payment is not made by the date indicated on the statement.

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Emails and Phone Calls

It is extremely important that the school is able to reach parents and provide them with the necessary information to help them stay informed and keep their children safe. The best way to communicate with you is through phone calls and emails. Please make sure that you update your contact information in the school office, and: READ YOUR EMAIL!

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​Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch will be available every day. We participate in the National School Free Lunch Program, and all students are provided with a free breakfast and lunch. The menu is posted each month on holyfamilynorthmiami.org. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Uniforms

Every student must be in proper school uniform starting on the first day of school. School and P.E. uniforms must be purchased at Ibiley, located in the mall at 1267 NE 163rd St, Store #1024, Miami, FL 33162. All classrooms have air conditioning. If a student desires to wear a sweater or a jacket, they must wear school uniform sweaters or jackets (available at Ibiley). Please put your student’s name on the jacket in case it is misplaced. No exceptions.

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Uniform Shoe Policy

• Girls: Plain black Mary Jane style leather shoes with a strap and rubber soles. No flat slipper shoes.

• Boys: Plain black dress slip-on shoes.

• PE Shoes: Plain black, white, or grey with straps.

• K-3: Students may wear plain black, white, or grey sneakers on PE days only.

• PK: Black, white, or grey sneakers or black shoes.

 

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Parents/Teachers Communication

The best way for parents to ensure the success of their children is to keep an open line of

communication with the teachers. Remember that you can request a conference or email the teachers to stay informed about the progress of your child.Several teachers are using class dojo which facilitates collaboration between parents and teachers. Your children’s teachers’ email addresses are provided below:

 

1. Keep your email very brief.                  2. Provide a subject line that’s clear and specific

3. Be positive and cooperative                  4. Allow time for a response (at least 24 hours)​​​​​​

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