Holy Family Academy112 - Fourth Avenue, Brooks, Alberta T1R 0Z1 403-362-8001

February 2017 NewsletterPrincipal: Lorraine SpenceVice Principal: Mike Fleck

“We are called to love and serve our community”

issue #025

Numeracy at HFA As students learn at Holy Family Academy, the teachers link the con-cepts and skills they learn to real life applications - making the learning come to life! Miss Hagemanns grade four class have been providing Milk and Cookies to the students of HFA all year as their Good Works project. Every Friday, they collect the orders, fill the orders, count the money - keeping a careful record, and finally deliver the Milk and cookies to the students for snack time. (see more pictures on page 13) Mr. Irving and his Grade 3 class celebrated a successful Fraction unit by hosting a Fractions party! Students volunteered to bring in different foods that were cut into fractions. Students are asked each unit to find numeracy in their every-day life. What a DELICIOUS way to wrap up this unit!!!

Fraction Party in Mr. Irving’s Grade 3 class

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.”

1 Thessalonians 3:12

Brenna and Claudia in Gr. 4H count Milk and Cookies money

What’s Inside Table of Contents

Pg. 1 Numeracy at HFA

Pg. 2 Table of Contents

Pg. 3 Kindergarten Registration

Pg. 4-5 Programs/Clubs

Pg. 6-7 School Events/News - Faith Days Pg. 8 -9 Parent Council - Math-a-Thon

Pg. 10-11 Thank Yous! - Food for Thought

Pg. 12-13 Faith News - Good Works

Pg. 14-15 Parish News - Sacrament Prep

Pg. 16 Photo Gallery

Pg. 17 Yearbook order

Pg. 18-19 Community News

Pg. 20 February Calendar

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What is the Accountability Pillar? The Account-ability Pillar uses a set of 16 indicators consisting

of surveys of students, parents and teachers on various aspects of quality; student outcomes such as dropout and high school completion rates; and

provincial assessments of student learning.

As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an opportuni-ty for Alberta Education, school authorities, and

schools to ensure that we’re equipping students for success. We highly value the opinions of parents and this is why we ask all parents who receive a

survey in the mail to fill it out and return it.

In January or February, parents of students in grades 4 will

receive a survey in the mail from Alberta Education.

We ask that you complete and return this survey in the postage paid return envelope provided by

the Alberta Education.

It’s Survey TimeAccountability Pillar

Faith Survey Time Please take the time to complete the Faith survey found at

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FaithSurveyParents2017 and on the CTR website under Division Resources - Parents

http://www.redeemer.ab.ca/

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School News

It’s Important to register early for Kindergarten

This helps us plan for next year: classlists, supplies & resources and the special

events planned for our new Kindergarten students:

Personal Best ScreeningApril 10th

First Ride May 23rd 10:00 a.m.

Welcome to KindergartenSaturday, May 27th

9:00 a.m.

Share with your friends howHoly Family Academy is such a GREAT PLACE to

learn!

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Patient Panthers

Programs & Clubs

Milk Program Milk & Cookies

Popcorn Intramurals

Coffee with Mike & Lorraine Hot Lunch

Mondays - Grade 4Tuesdays - Grade 1

Wednesdays - Grade 2Thursdays - Grade 3

Next Hot Lunch Tuesday, February 14th

Parent room reps are looking for volunteers from each class to help

serve on Hot Lunch Day

White & Chocolate Milk sold M-Th lunch$20 for a milk card -20 milk/card or individual milk tickets can be bought for $1 at the HFA office.

Milk & Cookies for $2 will be sold on Fridays for Grades 1-4

Tues./Weds. for Kindergarten February’s Milk and Cookie schedule:

Feb. 3rd (1st/2nd for K)- Rainbow chip Feb. 10th (7th/8th for K) - Fudge Drizzled Shortbread March 3rd (28th/1st for K) Oreo

Gluten free cookies are also available.

Respectful Raptors

Enthusiastic Eagles

Honest Hornets

lunch recess 12:40-1:00HFA Gym

1

Parents, parishioners, stakeholders in Catholic Education are invited for an informal chat at this monthly coffee hour.

Sold every Thursday 75¢ a bagplease send change (twoonies or smaller)

Thank you to our dedicatedVolunteers

If you are interested in helping, please contact Sherry Rath or Coralee Jakobsen at the HFA office 403-362-8001

Coffee with Mike & LorraineFebruary 14th 9:00-10:00

HFA library

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This year marks HFA’s 10th anniversary of being a Club Moo school. Club Moo is a milk program, through Alberta Milk, that encourages children to

develop the healthy habit of drinking milk everyday by making it fun and rewarding. Twice a year Club

Moo sends reward incentives for every child at HFA. This month students will receive a bonus gift

to celebrate HFA’s 10th Anniversary!!

Guitar Club

Guitar Club

Programs & Clubsr

Computer Club Math Club

Chess Club

Hockey Club

Lego Club

For Gr. 3 and 4 students Monday-Thursday 12:20-1:00

Our 2nd season of Hockey Club has begun! We will be awarding our

new Hockey Club Trophy at the end ofthis season. Mr. P, Mr. Lunn and Mr. Irving look forward to another wonderful season outside at the HFA arena.

Tuesdays Gr. 1 & 2Thursdays Gr. 3 & 4

computer room12:40-1:00

Miss Reid - Gr. 1&2Mrs. Hugill Gr. 3&4

Wednesdays at 12:40-1:00 in the Computer room

Grade 3 students

(Jan. & Feb.)

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Grade 3/4 Choir

Tuesdays 12:40-1:00Choir Starts up again on Feb.7th We will be learning two different songs and will perform them at the Brooks Music Festival.

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Tuesdays 10:45-11:00Braiding club is up and running! We have a huge list of grade 3 & 4 students who are interesting in learning a variety of braids. We are choosing two students from each class for a three week cycle and then we will work through the list.

Braiding Club

Mondays - Grade 2 10:45-11:00 Tuesdays - Grade 1 12:40-1:00

Mondays Grade 1 & 2 12:40-1:00 computer room

Grade 4 Book Club Gr. 4 Book Club Wednesdays at noon in Miss Reid’s room. We will be focusing on graphic books, but students are welcome to bring their own book and join us!

School Events/News

A great big thank you goes out to all staff, students and parents for another successful Banana over

Books month!

Mark your CalendarApril 3rd-6th

Stayed tune for details...Happy Reading!

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Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • StewardshipLi-

HFA’s Spring BookFair &

Literature Launch

Library News

Thanks to the Brooks Bandits for visiting HFA to play floor hockey with students and staff! Thanks for coming back to

help serve Banana Splits!!

Thank you!

School Events/ News

And we Thank them for teaching at Holy Family Academy

Mrs. Seibel will continue to sub at HFA as Miss Davis returns to her

Grade 1 classMrs. Heather Nelson returns from

maternity leave.

We say Farewell to Ms. Tammy Reimer &Mrs. Lindsay Seibel

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We are proud to announce the 3rd Annual HFA Science Fair.

We have already had our first meeting and are very excited with the amount of student interest.

Any grade 3 or 4 students who would still like to participate should return a signed permission slip by

Monday, February 6, 2017Our Science Fair team is available to answer any

questions you may have regarding your child’s project as you begin working at home.

Science Week May 15-18th

February 23rd & 24th

Family DayFebruary 20th

NO SCHOOLFebruary 20th-24th

February 21st & 22nd

Monday, May 15th

February 16th

at HFA

Parent Council General MeetingMarch 6th, 2017

7:00 p.m. in the HFA LibraryAll Parents are invited to this meeting!

You are

invited to

the Next

Parent Council Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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Each year the HFA Parent Council hosts its annual “A-Thon” fundraiser.This year we have decided to support Numeracy at Holy Family Academy

and host a “Mathathon”This is HFAs major school fundraiser and an important source of funds. The money that we raise helps support your child(ren)’s educational

opportunities and enrich their school experience.Please watch for donation/pledge forms and an information sheet to

come home with your child soon.

The University of Alberta Mixed Chorus is coming to BrooksMrs. Andrea Schell (HFA/CTK parent and teacher at SJC is an Alumni of this choir)

They are comprised of about 180 eighteen to twenty-one year olds, of which about 100 tour at the end of April/beginning of May. They are the oldest non-athletic group on campus and are under the direction of world-renowned conductor Dr. Robert de Frece, a professor emeritus at the U of A. Part of their mandate is to bring world class choral music to communities that might not otherwise get these experiences. They

travel with a full 8-octave handbell choir as well, and their school show is geared for teaching students more about music. They will be here May 5 to do a school show from 11-12(ish) and then will do an

evening show – their full concert – in the gym for the community. If you can help, please contact Andrea Schell at

aschell@redeemer.ab.ca

Looking for Homes to Billet a visiting ChoirMay 5th, 2017

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Parent Council Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

HFA Building Updates CTR is continuously monitoring and initiating projects to keep our schools updated:* Last summer/fall our front office renovations were completed* In December Crosby & David Haight from Rubyait Glass installed their “St. Anne” Stained Glass creation. This work of art is now enjoyed both in our St. Anne’s chapel and in our Library.* Recently, the Holy Family Academy logo was painted in the center of our gymnasium floor.

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Thank You!

Thank you to

for the generous donations towards

HFA’s healthy breakfast/lunch program -

“Food for Thought”

Tred Appliance - refrigerator

Cactus Communication - freezer

St. Vincent dePaul Society

Brooks & District Kiwanis

Brooks Kinsmen

Trecin Inc.- Wards

Tajoneras HubersReys Entzs

Germinas Zenarosas

Thanks to the our Wonderful Volunteers who make this Program work!!Katelynn KeenanMarnie McColman

Rachel OstiLori Smith NoelDallas Wagner

Laurielee Svoboda

Mandy VillarrealAlisa Trembrecki

Karen BoltJeff MarzolfMary Drake

Denise NicholsHeidi GagleyKayla DrakeJane Doru

Tace SewallChristiana Ezama-Vaughn

If you are interested in helping, please contact the HFA office 403-362-8001

Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • StewardshipThank You!

Rochelle Galeski, Josh Pettipas, Tamsyn Fuller, Paul & Sandra Lohman, Naomi Hartery,

Catherine Harris, Grace Tajonera, Kristina Micelli, Katelynn Keenan, Keri Andrew, Leah Paragas,

Tonya Hackett-PardyDenyce Bazan, Julia Tajonera,

Trina Baluyut, Steffanie AutencioThanks to all who were able to come out to our

Family DanceThanks for your food donations to

St. Vincent dePaul Society

Thank you to all who helped with the HFA Family Dance

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Thank you to Zed Noel from A-Z

plumbing for pro-viding plumbing supplies for our various projects.

Thank you to Mrs. Jean Phelps for sharing with the Grade 2s your artifacts and knowledge about the Inuit

people and from your experience living in Northern Canada!

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Faith Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

Thank you Wendy Gregory & Bev Signarowski for leading our Parent

Prayer Group. We always welcome parents,

grandparents, parishioners to join us and a group of

students in prayer.3rd Thursday of every month

at 10:00 am.Thursday, February 16th

Parent Prayer Group

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and is a time of celebration and eating of rich foods made with eggs, sugar, and butter, which were traditionally prohibited during Lent. The term shrove is the past tense of shrive which means to obtain forgiveness of sins by confession and doing penance; in the past preparation forLent included going to confession. Other names for the day are Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Tuesday of Carnival, Fastnacht Day, and Pancake Tuesday. Churches today celebrate Shrove Tuesday with Mardi Gras celebrations which may include pancake races and dinners of pancakes and other rich foods.

https://sacredheartschooldc.org/documents/Catholic%20Faith/LENTANDEASTERIDEASFORCHILDRENBOOKLET_001.pdf

Thanks to our “Food For Thought” volunteersPancakes will be served to ALL our

students & staff onTuesday, February 28th

Good WorksFaith Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

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Proceeds from Milk & Cookiesgo to Cystic FibrosisMiss Hagemann’s Grade 4 Class

Popcorn $during Lent is given for

AlmsgivingStudents donate $

no popcornMr. Irving’s Grade 3 Class

counting money

http://www.saintmarysbrooks.com/

511 - 4th Street WestFather Raul Hernandez

“A Eucharistic Family guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in our Apostolic Catholic Tradition and in

Holy Scripture”

Sacrament PreparationFirst Communion

celebrated weekend ofJune 17th & 18th, 2017

Orientation - for ParentsOne of the following dates:

Saturday, February 11 at 3:00 p.m.or Thurs, February 16 at 7:00 p.m.Retreat for Students - Mandatory

Saturday, June 10th10:00 a.m. - noon

Reconciliationcelebrated June 22nd, 2017

7:00 p.m.Orientation - for ParentsOne of the following dates:

Saturday, February 11 at 3:00 p.m.or Thurs, February 16 at 7:00 p.m.Retreat for Students - Mandatory

Saturday, June 10th1:00-3:00 p.m.

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A Catholic club for mothers & daughters,

ages 3-12 yearsNext meeting

Sat., February 18th10:00 a.m.-noon

If you and your daughter(s) would like to join this fun and faith-filled club, please contact Rochelle Galeski

(403) 501-5763, email galeski@telus.net

Children's Movie TimeSt. Mary's Parish HallSaturday, February 18th

2:00 p.m. Free admission Free popcorn & drinks Everyone welcome! Bring a friend!

511 - 4th Street WestFather Raul Hernandez

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Parish News Church Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday8:00-9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.2:00-3:00 p.m.

ph. (403) 362-4466secretary@saintmarysbrooks.com

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Baptism PreparationThe next Baptismal Preparation is

February 16th, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Remember that you must let the office know 2 months in advance before you can baptize your child.

World Day of the SickOn Saturday, February 11th

at 1:00 p.m.we will be celebratingWorld Day of the Sick

by anointing all those suffering.

The ministry of Jesus to the sick is central to the life of the

church. World Day of the Sick

recognizes the great effort of doctors, nurses, & health care institutions and pastoral care

givers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease.

Ash Wednesday- March 1stMass Times: 9:00 a.m.. 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.

After the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Ashes will be left out at the front of the church for those wishing to come & celebrate Ash Wednesday if they are not able to

attend either of the two masses.

CELEBRATE - 50TH ANNIVERSARYOUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP – ST. MARY’S

PARISHWe are looking for Parishioners interested in

joining the PLANNING COMMITTEEMeeting TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH

7:00 P.M.St. Mary’s Parish Hall

For more information, contact the Church office

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Photo Gallery Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

Bandits play the Grade 1 & 2 students

Bandits help serve Banana Splits to wrap up “Banana

Over Books” month

Grade 1D see how high they can jump in music class!“Jack Be Nimble,

Jack Be Quick”

“Pyjama Day”

DEARDrop Everything

and Read

“Voyageurs” - French Carnival

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Yearbook $20.00

Order your 2016-2017

yearbook today!only $20

Yearbook $20.00

2016-17

4/30/2017

Yearbook Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

Community News Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

Contact Laura Lukye at 403-793-6667 or emailLaura.lukye@albertahealthservices.ca

February 2017 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Phone: (403) 362-5056 #101, 327-3rd St. W. parentlinkcentre@spec.ab.ca www.spec.ab.ca

Parent &Tot (10:00-11:30am) these groups are a great opportunity for parents and child care providers to meet other parents. This is also an excellent opportunity for your children to interact with other children. Activities and toys are provided for children to learn through play. Sessions take place in Bassano (Community Hall), Rosemary (South Room), Cessford (Berry Creek School), Duchess (Duchess Recreation Centre), Rainier (Alcoma School), and Brooks 10:45-12 pm (Lakeside Leisure Centre)

Car Seat Clinic (Monday, February 13 at 1:00-3:00 p.m.) Stop by the Brooks Fire Hall (504 Cassils Road) to have your car seats checked. No appointments needed. If you need more information call (403)793-6667 or (403)502-8238.

Little Chefs (Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.)

Melissa is ready to cook up some great recipes. This program is for children interested in cooking, measuring, mixing and learning how to follow a recipe. A great program to help develop problem solving

skills, fine motor skills and literacy in your children. *Please REGISTER with Melissa prior to attending*

Messy Movers

(Wednesday, February 15 10:00-11:00 a.m.) Karen will be getting MESSY making crafts while helping develop your child’s fine motor skills. She will also be doing some gross

motor activities gear towards getting those little bodies moving. Five Senses (Friday, February 3 10:00-11:00 a.m.) Come and see what Karen has in her sensory bins for the little ones this month! Your children will be exploring their 5 senses; touch, taste, smell, sight & hearing. Newbrook Lodge (Friday, February 10 10:00-11:00 a.m.) Bring your little ones to the Lodge and we will be baking with the residents. This program is geared towards building healthy relationships between our senior population and our young people.

Little Builders (February 6, 13 & 27 10:00-11:00 a.m.) Oh no!!!Our craft room has become a dump site! We need your

creative little hands to come explore, create and build, build, build! If your child seems to be into everything, this program is for

them. Many activities for fine motor and gross motor development.

*Please REGISTER with Melissa prior to attending*

Ages & Stages Questionnaire If you are curious to see where your child is developmentally, this

questionnaire can help you with that. All the questions are designed for you to do on your own. If you prefer one of our staff to assist you, we can make an appointment for us to help you. We have questionnaires

for children as young as 2 months up to 56 months of age. Call (403)362-5056 to make an appointment.

Triple P Tip Sheets of the Week Join in the parentLINKcentre playroom for a quick discussion on the weekly tip sheet focusing on managing difficult behaviors. Every week we will have it posted in the PLC playroom #120. If you would like tone to take home chat with one of our coordinators. Toddlers Preschoolers Whining-Jan 10 Travelling in Car Bedtime Problems-Jan 17 Tidying Up Wandering-Jan 24 Separation Problem Toilet Training-Jan 31 Nightmare/Night Terrors Hurting Others-Feb 7 Fighting & Aggression Sharing-Feb 14 Going Shopping Tantrums-Feb 21 Having Visitors Language-Feb 28 Interrupting Independent Eating Mealtime Problems Disobedience 1 Primary Schooler Bed Wetting Behavior at School Being Bullied Chores Fears Homework Lying Self Esteem Stealing Swearing Creativity Sports ADHD

Winter walk day is an annual province wide initiative to get Albertan’s up and moving during the winter months. Winter walk day celebrates

our Alberta winters while promoting the year-round health benefits of walking. Join us on one of two walks or both within the city of

Brooks. 10:30 a.m. at SPEC Main Entrance (327-3rd St. W)

12:10 p.m. at City Hall (201-1st Ave W) Revealing potential in kids! parentLINKcentre Newsletter

Check out the SPEC website www.spec.ab.cafor Excellent programs and resources

Ph. (403) 362-5056#101, 327-3rd St. W

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Community News Learning • Faith • Safe & Caring • Stewardship

Settlement Workers in School assist newcomers to our school. Need help with forms, health and dental care info, documents

and learning about Canada. Contact Huy at 403-427-1500 or Marian at 403-427-1077.

English Conversation Practice begins February 7 at 7:30 pm upstairs at St. Mary’s Church.

Fun, food and FREE English Conversation practice.

Brooks Music

FestivalMarch 26-31Finale ConcertsApril 4th &

5thWe are looking for

more board membersPlease consider

joining us

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Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1st recess

10:45-11:00 Gr.2 Lego

Club Gr. 3 & 4

Braiding club

Intramurals 12:40-1:00

Grade 4 In gym

Grade 1 In gym

Grade 2 In gym

Grade 3 In gym

Weekly clubs & events

12:40-1:00 Lunch recess

Hockey Club M-Th.

Math Club Gr.1 & 2

Computer Club Gr. 1&2

Lego Club Gr.1 Choir Gr.3&4

K - Milk & cookies

Gr. 3 Chess Club

Gr. 4 Book Club Kindergarten

Milk & Cookies

Computer Club Gr. 3&4

Popcorn 75¢

Milk & Cookies

Early Dismiss 12:05

1 2 3 4 Kindergarten Registration

ongoingWinter Walk

1:30

Groundhog Day Mass at St. Mary’s 5:00

p.m.

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Mass at

St. Mary’s9:00 a.m. &11: 00 a.m.

100th Day of School

Dress Formal Day

Spirit AssemblyGr. 1 host

Mass at St. Mary’s

5:00 p.m.World Day of

Sick mass 1:00Sacrament reg. 3:00pm

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mass at

St. Mary’s9:00 a.m. &11: 00 a.m.

“Coffee Chat with Lorraine & Mike” HFA library 9:00-

10:00

Hot LunchValentine’s DayDress Formal

Mass St. Jude’s chapel 7:45amParent Prayer Group 10:00Sea of Pink

Anti-Bullying Day

Sacrament registration

7:00pm St. Mary’s

Little Flowers girl group 10:00

amFamily movie

2:00Mass at St.

Mary’s5:00 p.m.

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Mass at

St. Mary’s9:00 a.m. &11: 00 a.m.

FAMILY DAYNO SCHOOL FAITH DAYS

NO SCHOOLTEACHERS’ CONVENTION

NO SCHOOL

Mass at St. Mary’s

5:00 p.m.

26 27 28 1 Mass at

St. Mary’s9:00 a.m &11:00 a.m.

Shrove TuesdayPancakes for HFA

students

Ash Wednesday