Hello Crusader Families!

May is such a busy time of year with many exciting end-of-the-year events happening.  Each day is passing by more quickly than the last and the final day of school will be here before we know it.  I was able to visit many classrooms this week at the Grade School, and even though the end of the year is near, there is still a lot of learning happening in our classrooms.  I am so impressed with the wonderful teachers that we have as well as the dedicated students we are blessed to have.  I heard some beautiful prayers being recited in the 3rd grade, saw the 4th graders learning about the Beatitudes, watched as the 1st and 2nd graders engaged in SuperKids Reading lessons, smiled all the while the Kindergarteners learned about the Life Cycle of a Butterfly, and watched in awe as middle school students diagrammed sentences and learned about Jesus.  Classical Education was on display at its finest this week!

In addition, this week was Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!  We are so blessed to have such amazing and dedicated teachers and staff members at Holy Name Catholic School.  While Mrs. Viau and I attempted to show our appreciation this week, we can never fully express how appreciative we are to our teachers and staff.  They are such a fantastic and talented group of educators and we are beyond blessed to have a team of rock stars!

Next week is another busy one with Spring Choir and Band Concerts, Middle and High School Track meets (which both teams have been doing absolutely incredible!!), field trips, Senior Mass and Alumni Day, and the Seniors last day of school!  Hopefully you’ll be able to join us in some of these exciting events as we come together to celebrate a wonderful school year.

Enjoy your weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Holy Name mothers.  Mother Mary, please pray for all the mothers and Saint Thomas Aquinas, please pray for our teachers and staff.

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

We started our week with the Crusader Yard Cleanup! The entire school took part in cleaning up the yard of Mrs. St. Peter, who was the highest bidder for this cleanup at the Spring Fling. They all worked so hard and she was grateful for help. I’m so glad this tradition was started a few years ago.

On Tuesday night, our senior scholarship dinner was held. Each of the seven graduating seniors took time to get to know the benefactors that were in attendance and gave beautiful speeches about their time at Holy Name High School. To say I am proud of this class is an understatement. They spoke so eloquently about what it means to be a student at Holy Name High School and what they have learned, not only academically but also spiritually and emotionally. Each of them made a lasting impression on the benefactors and I heard over and over again about how much they enjoyed hearing from them. Scholarships will be awarded at our high school awards night on May 21.

One quick note–when I listed all of the things coming up this month in last week’s Brief Viau, I accidentally left off the very exciting Kindergarten Graduation! This will be held on Friday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau

Hello Crusader Families!

We’ve certainly had our fair share of April Showers, so let’s pray that we can enjoy some May Flowers!  Regardless of the gloomy weather, we had a beautiful week at Holy Name.  I was able to visit our Preschool and GSRP classrooms this week and what an amazing amount of fun and learning that is going on in those classrooms!  If your child, or maybe even a friend or family member, has a child that will be 3-5 years old by September 1st, I encourage you, (and them!), to register for our Holy Name Preschool program or our GSRP program!  Our Preschool is a tuition based, full day program for 3-5 year olds, and our Great Start Readiness Program, GSRP, is a free, half day program for 4 year olds.  We do have an option for GSRP students to stay a full day for a small tuition fee.  For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Mrs. Brenda Adiska, our Preschool Director, at badiska@holynamecrusaders.com or the Holy Name office at office@holynamecrusaders.com or 906-786-7550.

Enrollment isn’t just open for Preschool, it’s open for all students PreK-12th Grade!  Tuition Assistance is also available, so if you haven’t filled out the application yet, please do so as we will be meeting to go over Tuition Assistance soon for 26-27.  You can register for enrollment and apply for Tuition Assistance by using this link: https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/admission/ If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office and we would be happy to help.

The end of the school day is a very busy and hectic time for everyone.  However, we must keep the safety of our children at the forefront of everything we do.  The parking lot can be a very dangerous place for children and adults.  As a friendly reminder, we ask that you not park in the drop off/pick up pull through area.  That area is designated for quick, yet safe, pick ups and drop offs.  When vehicles park in this area, it makes it very difficult for students and adults to see around the vehicles, and it also congests the flow of traffic.  It’s also very important that everyone abide by the one way entrance and exit drives to keep the flow of traffic smooth and safe.  We ask for your patience and cooperation during this busy time for the safety of all our students.

Finally this week, I would like to let you all know that I have heard your concerns regarding the transition of 8th Grade Graduation next year.  There have been some misunderstandings and miscommunications regarding the excitement and details of certain events, such as the excursion to Washington, D.C., Mass, and the awards ceremony. At this time, I do not yet have concrete clarification from those organizing the excursion. However, I want to assure you that your questions and concerns are a priority, and I will share more information as soon as it becomes available.  I appreciate your patience and understanding as we all want what is best for Holy Name Catholic School.

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

How is it possible that today is May 1st?? It seems like yesterday that we were heading home for Christmas break and here we are with just a month left of school. The next few weeks are already jam packed with things that we are looking forward to.  I did highlight some of them last week but a few more have been added. Please check the school calendar for elementary activities coming up. Those are not listed here (besides the spring concert).

Monday, May 4, 9:00 a.m.-Yard Clean Up for our Spring Fling winner. Parents, please remind students to return the permission slip and bring work gloves, rakes, yard clean up tools if you have them. Students may wear jeans and Chesterton shirts.
Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 at Hereford and Hops-Scholarship Dinner. This is for seniors only.
Saturday, May 9, Prom! Doors open at 6:30 for dinner. Dancing from 8-11.
Tuesday, May 12-end of the year picnic for the High School during lunch. We are squeezing this in before our seniors leave!
Tuesday, May 12, Spring Concert for 1st-4th grade. 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium
Thursday, May 14, Spring Concert for 5-12th grade. 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium
Thursday, May 14, Senior alumni Mass at 8:45 a.m. in the Multipurpose room
Thursday, May 14, SENIORS LAST DAY!
Thursday, May 21, High School Awards Night. 6:00 p.m. in St. Anne’s Church basement for all high school students and their families. Sub sandwiches will be provided. Families are asked to bring a dish to pass.
Friday, May 29,  GRADUATION!!! Mass is at 6:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s with the graduation ceremony to follow. All are invited to attend!

I have a feeling this month is going to fly by!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau

The Spring concert for 1st-4th grade will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. and the 5-12th grade concert will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. Both concerts will take place in the gymnasium at the elementary school. We hope to see you there!

Hello Crusader Families!

What a beautiful week it has been!  Thank you all so much for coming out to the Spring Fling, making donations and/or volunteering your time!  It was a wonderful event and we were able to raise money for our school and our students.  If you were at the Spring Fling, you saw the awesome debut of the video our Marketing Director, Vicki LaFave, put together featuring our Holy Name students and staff.  If you missed it, it will be shared on social media and our website soon.  It’s a beautiful demonstration of who we all came together to support as we continue our Mission to help our students live as children of God.  A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Jane Arts and Mr. Tony Derkos as they did an amazing job co-chairing our Spring Fling and another big thank you to Mrs. Vicki LaFave for putting together such a wonderful video.

As the weather is getting warmer, a reminder that boys’ and girls’ shorts, as well as girls’ skirts, must be no higher than 2″ above the knee.  If a student is wearing shorts or a skirt that is too short, we will provide them with appropriate bottoms if we have their size in our uniform closet.  If we don’t have their size, parents will be called to bring the students an appropriate pair of uniform bottoms.  Students will need to sit in the office until the parent arrives so that they are not a distraction to others trying to learn.  We understand that children grow fast and we have a collection of uniforms at both schools for parents and students to shop through.  If you do not have anyone to pass a uniform down to, please consider paying it forward by donating uniforms that no longer fit to the school so that another family can take advantage of your kindness.

I pray you all have a blessed weekend.

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

I’d be remiss if I didn’t start out by saying what a great success the Spring Fling was this past Saturday! The prizes, raffle items, food and fellowship made for a great evening! This fundraiser is valuable in the day to day operations of our entire school and meeting our yearly financial needs.  Thank you for your support.

This week, the 9th and 10th grade students took the PSAT and CLT exams. All standardized testing is done for this year for all of the high school grades. We’re all relieved about that!

Don’t forget about tonight’s Pasta Dinner. It will be held from 5:30-7:30 in the multipurpose room and this year’s Rome Pilgrims will be there to share about their trip. This is also a fundraiser for the next Rome Pilgrimage. I hope to see you all there.

Please continue to encourage your kids to keep up with their homework. The end is near, we know, but we need to stay on track. These kids are working so hard; let’s finish strong!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau