April 23rd School News

Holy Family Catholic School’s first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year will be August 26th. We will have an official calendar for you soon.
Our Annual Fun Run will be rescheduled for September or early October.
Every Wednesday is a Spirit Day thanks to our wonderful Student Council. This coming Wednesday (April 29) will be Favorite Treat/Candy Day! Examples- favorite color of Skittle, ice-cream cone, etc. Be sure to send your photo to your classroom teacher.
We encourage all of our families to continue participating in Sunday worship
- Your family can watch Sunday mass from home from our diocese webpage. https://dioceseofspokane.org/mass-at-home
- Here is a great website for mass activities for children: https://www.holyheroes.com/MassPrep-s/57.htm
Our first prize pick up date for the 100 Mile Club is May 1st from 1-2pm. Mrs. Gehring needs all updates by this Sunday (April 26th) Here are guidelines for the 100 Mile Club (Typical 1 mile: Bike 3.5 min/mile, Run 10 min/mile, Walk 15 min/mile) SGehring@holyfamilyclarkston.com Here is our 100 Mile Club leaders from each class:
- Kindergarten- Mallarie F.
- 1st Grade- Patrick C.
- 2nd Grade- Dawson F.
- 3rd Grade- Bellamy L.
- 4th Grade- Jeremiah W.
- 5th Grade- Claire L.
- 6th Grade- Ashley E.
We have a new Auction date! Escape to the Tropics Annual Auction will be June 13th!
- Teachers are beginning to work on class projects and need funds to purchase items. With the exception of Kindergarten (they are donating through Carol), each student will have $15 added to their FACTS account in May. If your family is unable to donate at this time, please contact Amy Ohlson at aohlson@holyfamilyclarkston.com and she will not add this donation to your families account.
- We are in need of auction items! Please email Amy O. at aohlson@holyfamilyclarkston.com with the item description and approximate worth.
- The auction is our school’s most important fundraiser. Please mark your calendar and invite your family and friends.
We are raffling off a new 2020 Yamaha Viking. Please continue to sell tickets. The winner will be drawn at our auction on June 13th. For additional raffle tickets email Amy Ohlson aohlson@holyfamilyclarkston.com. Several families have had success selling to family and friends through social media and using Venmo accounts. The families are collecting the money and then writing the school a check or bringing in cash.