Sept 19, 2024

Dear Families of Holy Name,

This week we heard positive feedback from our teachers regarding our classical initiatives.  The seventh grade class recently participated in a picture study of St. John the Baptist.  It involved quietly studying the work of art and the story it was telling.  It builds self control, self regulation, observation tools, making connections, and promotes beauty.

Speaking of beauty, music also brings beauty to the world.  Beauty directs our attention to God’s creation.  I found a green and white drum upstairs in the storage area recently and was so excited.  We had a thriving band program here at one point in our school’s history.  We are exploring the possibility of reviving the band.  Coming soon, we are going to be sending a survey out to parents regarding a potential band program here at Holy Name.  It is a great opportunity for us to consider.  It will alleviate students missing class time and give our school one more thing to be proud of.

As with many great ideas, there will be a cost to this program and we are seeking your input to seek its feasibility.  We strive toward sustainable solutions and want to be strategic in our efforts.

Tomorrow is picture day.  We are asking for our students to dress either in uniform or their Sunday best.  Although the Green Bay Packer jersey costs more than any other shirt your child may own, please dress like you would for school Mass.  Button down shirts are appropriate for this picture.

This is not the “fun” picture day, but plain old boring school picture day.  Fun days will likely come later for the other pictures in the yearbook.  I hope that helps clarify.  When we look back on our classes, we want to show our best for our future crusaders.  Basketball players have a plan and that has been communicated directly with them.

One final thought, we have families at our school in need of prayer.  Please lift them up in your prayers.  Jesus makes miracles happen.  During our adoration time this week, the families were lifted in prayer in our chapel.  A special thank you to Dcn Bob for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and for leading the prayers.  We find out the importance of the Body of Christ when there is a crisis.  We can all play a valuable part in prayer.  Thank you for considering your participation.

Peace and joy,
Nathan Vande Hey
Principal