March is here!

We are preparing for Spring Break at the end of next week!  Student Led Conferences are on Wednesday March 18, 2015 and it is a noon dismissal.  Then March 19, 2015 is a noon dismissal as well.  Spring Break begins with no school  Friday March 20, 2015. Classes resume on Monday March 30, 2015.

St. Partick's Day is on March 17, 2015.  Bring $2.00 in to dress out in your favorite St. Patrick's Day attire.  Look for the flyer to come this week!

Join us on March 19 in the Holy Spirit Gym to enjoy the Irish music and song of Eunan McIntyre.  His program begins at 9:30 a.m.

When we return form Spring Break students will once again be allowed to wear their uniform shorts.
They must not be form fitting nor should they be excessively baggy. Contact the office with any questions!

Thank you,
Holy Spirit School Office

Catholic Schools Week is here!

Holy Spirit will be recognizing cancer awareness. If you know of somebody who has lost his/her fight to one of the cancers, is currently fighting, or has survived one of the following cancers please let the office know so that we may pray for that individual on that particular day over the announcements as a school. 

Agenda for Catholic School's Week:

Monday, January 26: Dictionary Day $3.00 (see email concerning Dictionary Day)

Tuesday, January 27: Pink for Breast Cancer (may wear pink with uniform pants)

Wednesday, January 28: Hunter Green for Liver Cancer (Mass day, so please wear school hunter green uniform)

Thursday, January 29: Orange for Leukemia (may wear orange with uniform pants)

Friday, January 30: Green and Gold for Bladder Cancer (may wear green and gold) This is also the Staff vs. 8th grade volleyball game in the afternoon at 1:30!

New Semester- Rested, Refreshed and Ready!

Greetings and welcome to our 2nd half of the school year!  Can you believe we are already half way through?  I hope everyone had a wonderful break and was able to spend time with family, friends and each other.
     You know, it is so amazing how fast time can go when we are nose down, hard at work, striving for the results we desire both at school and at work.  We must remember to look up, look out and breath each and every day.  Every moment is unique.  There will never be a moment exactly like the one you are in right now.  Take time to make each day count.  Spend it with your children laughing, or creating, praying, singing or just being with them.  I know I have spent countless hours just sitting next to my child while she works on homework, plays a video game or reads.  Silent as those times are, I feel like so much is communicated through her grunts and groans, her hums and foot taps, her giggles and even just hearing her breath.  Be there for your children; in mind, body and spirit.  Everyday is a treasure.
     Holy Spirit is gearing up for our Open House on January 25th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Please spread the word to any family you know that is looking for a great school!
     This week is Riley week at Holy Spirit.  Ask you child about what we are doing at school to raise money for Riley Kids!
     Awards Day is this Thursday January 15, 2015.  An email was sent with the specific times for each grade.  Come support your students as they are awarded for their many achievements!
     As always, please contact us in the school office if you have any questions or need assistance with MSP, Headmaster, Tutoring or anything else!  We are here for you!

-Holy Spirit School Office

Congratulations to Fr. Paul!  He was named National Distinguished Pastor of the Year by the National Catholic Education Association, NCEA. We are so very proud of or Fr. Paul!

Hello,
The students and staff at HSS will be collecting canned food items from Nov. 11th - 22nd for St. Vincent DePaul and Holy Spirit Baskets for families in need this Holiday Season.  This service project is sponsored by our Student Council, National Junior Honor Society and Middle School students.

Also, we are looking for gently used Holy Spirit Catholic School uniforms jumpers and/or skirts.  If you would like to donate, please stop by the school or parish office.  We appreciate your donations!

NEWS UPDATES

Hello Everyone!

MSP is open to check grades 24/7!  Please refer to the website to track your child's progress.  If you need a password, call the school office or request a password at MSP.

ISTEP scores were released today. We have only the scaled scores no reports yet.  We will keep you posted on when the portals will be open and reports ready to print.

Students need to be studying every night and doing homework to prepare for the next day of learning.  Check your child's planner everyday.  Together, we make a team, to see your child succeed!

Peace,
Rita

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year!

We are off to a wonderful new year!  Keep Calm and Have Faith is our school wide theme.  Tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, we will have Spirit and Service Friday.  Students may wear their gym uniform or a Holy Spirit t shirt with HS gym shorts.  We will be working on spreading mulch on the playground and cleaning our campus.  Classes will participate in a Retreat Day as well.

Please call or email with any questions. We are here to serve YOU!

Rita
Principal

The Annual Fund Dinner is on Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Please join us for an evening of friendship, good food and a theatre event performed by our middle school students.  You can contact the school office for an invitation.  

We have tables for eight or ten.  You also can be seated and a table with parish and school families. 

The Annual Fund Dinner honors Larry Halbig and Kathleen Fleming.  Larry and Kathleen are long time parishioners who have dedicated their life to Holy Spirit Parish community and Catholic Education.

Peace,

Rita

St. Joseph Dinner for the 8th grade class

Good Evening,

We celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph this week with the 8th grade class.  8th grade students will attend Mass at 5:30 pm with their fathers.  After Mass, the 8th grade students and their fathers will enjoy a dinner prepared by the moms in the Gym, Early Hall.  Thanks to all our mothers who helped with this event!

Student Led Conferences This Wednesday

Hello,

This is a reminder that student led conferences are this Wednesday, March 13th.  Please make sure you sign up at www.signupgenius.com

Students in grades 2-8 will be a student led and k-1 a parent and teacher conference.

Spring Break begins on Thursday, March 14th at noon.

Please be safe and attend Mass on Sundays during Break.

May God Bless,
Rita

2013-2014 new family Open House

New families to Holy Spirit School are invited to Open House. The Open House will be on Sunday, January 27th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

Classrooms will be open and teachers available to discuss our programs.  New students are encouraged to shadow if in grades 4-8.

Call the school office, 317-352-1243 for more information.

PTO Meeting Tomorrow Tuesday Night 6pm

Good Afternoon!

There is a PTO Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 4th, (tomorrow), at 6pm in the Cafe.  Please join us from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  for a conversation with Mrs. Parsons on ALEKS, My Students Progress and much more.

Each student will receive a cookie pass from the Cafe for their parents attending the PTO Meeting.

See you tomorrow night,
Rita

PTO Meeting next Tuesday, Nov.13th 6pm

Hello,
The PTO meeting will be next Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 6pm in the cafe.  Please join us for a presentation on the new core standards and PARCC test.  We will also give out strategies to help your child at home. There will be a presentation on our overall grade with the state.  We will share 
how the score was calculated.

We will have presentations at future PTO meetings to communicate better with our families.

Peace,
Rita

Thanks to everyone for attending conferences today! 

You should have received an email with your password for My Students Progress grade book. If you did not receive an email, please email Mary at marywinters@holyspirit-indy.org
Everyone in grades 1-8 should be able to view grade book at this time.  Everyone should receive emails from your teachers daily with classroom updates and homework.
Our staff will be attending the Indiana Non Public Conference on Thursday and Friday.
Have a nice fall break. See you on Tuesday, October 23rd. We will have bus service.

God Bless,
Rita

Eucharistic Adoration

Today, our students participated in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.  The students visited the Parish Chapel for the exposition of Jesus Christ.  The Adoration allows you to pray intimately with Jesus.  Our students have practiced praying intimately with Christ. You are all invited to attend Eucharistic Adoration on the first Friday of the month after the 8:30 am Mass until the 5:30 pm Mass.  Plan to arrive a few minutes early for carpool. Get out of your car a make a visit to the Chapel. 

PTO Harvest Hoedown is Friday, October 12th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Please join us for a fun evening of food, square dancing, pumpkin contest, trick and trunk, haunted house and much more...come out for a guaranteed good time! Tickets on sale in the office or use order forms.

Have a nice week-end!
Rita 

Friday is Faith Filled Friday/Spirit Wear Day

Hello!
Friday is Faith Filled Friday/Spirit wear with uniform shorts, slacks or skirt/jumper. This includes PE uniform.  You can wear your faith filled shirts from last year or new spirit wear.  PE students may participate and wear your PE shorts with a spirit top.

Some teachers have created email accounts and you should see more communications.  We will send a paper copy of newsletter with oldest and only this week.

School Mass this Sunday at the Noon Mass.  Please wear school uniforms and receive a free uniform pass for next week.  See Mrs. Parsons in the West Vestibule before and after Mass to receive your pass.  Join us this Sunday at Noon Mass.

Check the school website for updated communications and newsletters!

God Bless,
Rita

My Students Progress

This is a reminder we are not using MISI or Homeworkwatcher this year. My Students Progress should be up and running soon.  Please check the blogs and websites for current school information.
Progress Reports will be in paper form and come home on Friday.
Thanks,
Rita

Service Day on Friday...we need tools...

Hello!
This Friday, September 14th, we will have our first service day.  Students may wear their gym clothes or spirit wear with gym shorts.  If you have no HSS spirit wear, please wear your gym clothes.

We are in need of tools for the service day. Please label all tools and bring to the back playground near the primary building.  We could use wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes. You can pick up your tools at the end of the day Friday.

We welcome parents:)

Thanks,
Mrs. Parsons

Prayer Service for 9/11 and Service Day on Friday9/14

On Tuesday, September 11th, our morning prayer will reflect "Peace that Flows from Love".  As we mark 11 years since 9/11, we note most of our students were not born yet.  We remember the many people who died. We pray for the families. We recall the police, fire fighters, medics and chaplains who were the first responders, we are grateful for their sacrifice. Lastly, we think of our armed forces who are fighting in Afghanistan and Irag and their families. Let us gather all these people into our hearts and lift them up to God with love.

On Friday, September 14th, we celebrate a day of service in our community. We will clean our grounds, mulch, and offer services to our neighbors.  Please send in shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows and weed tools to the back playground near the primary building.  Write your name on your tools.  You can take home on Friday afternoon. We will work by classes from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Scecina Memorial High School will send us 6 students who will join us for the day to help. All are welcome to join us for a half hour, hour or as long as you like. 

May God Bless,
Rita

Communication Information

Please note that all staff email is down. We are changing over to a new email server. You can check this blog for updates.

Turn in PTO Entertainment Books money or books not sold tomorrow to homeroom teachers. 

Please notify the office if you see teenagers hanging on the playground using profanity or with air pellet guns similar to bebe gund but with rubber pellets.  We have made a police report.  There will be more evening patrols.

Call the school office with questions.

Rita