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The Mission of Holy Spirit Catholic School is to develop
Independent, life-long learners who can and will live for Christ!
Newsletter Date
12203 W. 103rd Street
Overland Park, KS 66214
Phone: 913-492-2582
Fax: 913-492-9613
https://hsschool.eduk12.net
Holy Spirit Newsletter—December 9, 2013
Holy Spirit Catholic
School
Special points of interest:
YEAH! The School Calendar is posted on the website and is bursting at the seams with new activities each week. Check it out!
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Catholic WOW (Word of the Week)
Jesuits…
...A religious order of men
known as the Society of Jesus
founded in 1540 by Saint Igna-
tius of Loyola. Jesuits now serve
God’s people in 112 nations and
are one of the largest religious
orders in the Catholic Church.
Uplift! Cans...Cans...and More Cans!
After two truck loads and one full van, Uplift received 4,960 items to feed the
hungry and homeless. It was the largest donation ever received by Uplift at one
time. With a total of 1,824 items, 7th grade homerooms each had 912 items for the
first place tie. Ms. Gehring’s 8th grade had 688 items with Mrs. Dieren’s class having
463 items for the second place. Mrs. Brekke’s class brought in 455 cans, with Mrs.
McKinzie’s 155 cans for third place. All students have earned an “out of uniform” day for
their generosity, plus all classes with 100% participation received “special treats.”
Feast of Saint Nicholas
What a lovely surprise to have a special visitor visit our Preschool – 1st
graders on St. Nicholas Day. Why do we celebrate this day???
1. To learn about the true Santa Claus and Father Christmas:
St. Nicholas, a man of faith who lived his life in devotion to Christ
2. To focus on giving more than receiving: St. Nicholas cared for the
needy
3. To emphasize small treats and family fun: St. Nicholas loved children
4. To provide a bit of special festivity early in the waiting weeks of
Advent: St. Nicholas points to Jesus, the heart of Christmas
5. To offer a spiritual dimension to gift giving
6. To tell the story of a Christian Saint, whose model life inspires com-
passion and charity.
7. To honor St. Nicholas honors the Christ Child who selflessly gave the
greatest gift of all—himself.
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HSPA NEWS
Catholic Schools Week (Jan 26-31, 2014) - Yes, I am talking about January...it will be here before you know
it! We are starting to plan CSW, so if you want in on the fun please let Stephanie Turner know at
Hawk Dads - We now have a Hawk Dad extraordinaire for each class (almost - come on 4th grade!)! Be looking
for an email from these awesome dads who have stepped up to help other dads get signed up for the opportu-
nity to be a Hawk Dad. Kids LOVE seeing the dads (especially their dad) at school!
Kinder - Michael Keegan 1st - Joe Erskine 2nd - Kelly Mages
3rd - Joe Zielinski 4th - Who wants it??? 5th - JP McLenon
6th - Mark Conlon
THANK YOU DADS!! http://hscatholic.i-volunteeronline.com/hawkdads2013
As always, HSPA thanks you for all your support of Holy Spirit and for making our school amazing!
St. Thomas Aquinas—Placement Test—1/11/14
The Placement Test at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School for prospective 8th grade students will be Saturday, January 11 at 8:00 am. Students are asked to bring two #2 pencils, a calculator and $15 exam fee. Pre-register online at www.stasaints.net/placementtest to learn about scholarship opportunities. Pre-
registered students will be entered in drawings for spirit wear, but pre-registration is not mandatory.
Please arrive in the Commons before 8 am. -- pizza luncheon will be served following the test. Parent tours of the school will be available at 10:15 a.m. with Q&A session at 10:45 in Library. If you have any questions, contact Diane Pyle, Admissions Director, at 913-319-2423 or [email protected].
STUCO—Your Help Please...
Spread the warmth of the season! STUCO is sponsoring a gently used coat,
glove, hat, scarf drive for Johnson County Christmas Bureau...beginning this
week...December 10th through the 16th. Please bring your items to the
Mrs. Dieren’s classroom. Thank you for your thoughtful generosity.
Lunch Menu—December 2—January 3, 2014
Holy Spirit K-8th
Holy Spirit School
December 2nd, 2013 thru January 3, 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2
Mini Corn Dogs
Chicken Tender Salad
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Savory Fries
Peaches
Salad Bar
Milk Variety
3
Turkey Croissant
Sandwich
Fiestada Pizza
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Potato Chips
Grapes
Vegetable Bar
Milk Variety
4
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Fried Steak
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Mashed potatoes &
gravy
Green Beans
Fruit Bar
Milk Variety
5
Pepperoni Pizza
Lasagna
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Corn
Strawberry Jello
Caesar Salad Bar
Milk Variety
6
NO SCHOOL TODAY
9
Grilled Chicken
Sandwich
Egg Salad on Crossiant
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Spinach-Strawberry
Salad
Applesauce
Fruit & Condiment Bar
Milk Variety
10
Pepperoni Cheese Toast
Chicken Tender Wrap
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Peas & carrots
Pear Half
Caesar Salad Bar
Milk Variety
11
Pretzel Bites & cheese
Chinese Chicken Salad
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Oranges
Lemon Peppered
Vegetables
Salad Bar
Milk Variety
12
Soft Taco
Chicken Enchilada
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Pineapple
Spanish Rice
Vegetable Bar
Milk Variety
13
Penne Pasta & Plain
Sauce
Penne Pasta with
Meatballs
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Chees
e
Celery & dip
Fresh Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk Variety
16
Cheese pizza
Turkey and Spinach
Wrap
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Corn
Fruit Cocktail
Caesar Salad Bar
Milk Variety
17
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Sloppy Joe
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Steamed Broccoli
Grapes
Vegetable & Condiment
Bar
Milk Variety
18
Cheeseburger
Chef's Salad*
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Peaches
Limeade Jello
Vegetable & Condiment
Bar
Milk Variety
19
Pepperoni Pizza Pocket
BBQ Boneless
Drummies
Turkey on Goldfish
Bread
Yogurt/Muffin/Cheese
Cinnamon Applesauce
Peas
Iced Sugar cookie
Salad Bar
Milk Variety
20
NO SCHOOL LUNCH
SERVED
23
NO SCHOOL TODAY
24
NO SCHOOL TODAY
25
NO SCHOOL TODAY
26
NO SCHOOL TODAY
27
NO SCHOOL TODAY
30
NO SCHOOL TODAY
31
NO SCHOOL TODAY
1
NO SCHOOL TODAY
2
NO SCHOOL TODAY
3
NO SCHOOL TODAY
Student Lunch- $3.00 Adult Lunch-$3.50
Extra Entree $1.75 Milk-$.50 Bottled Water-$.50
Bottled Water is not part of school lunch
Odds ‘n Ends—Calendar of Events
01/6/14 Registration for Current Families for the
2014-2015 School Year—ALREADY!!! 01/08 Mass—8:30 am—All are welcome!
01/09 Out of Uniform (for those without viola-
tions)
01/09 Geography Bee—2:15 pm in the gym
01/10 Report Cards Sent Home
01/15 Mass—8:30 am—All are welcome!
01/17 NOON DISMISSAL—Teachers’ School of
Faith Day ALL DAY CARE AVAILABLE
01/20 Martin Luther King Day
NO SCHOOL
NO ALL DAY CARE!
01/21 Registration for In-Parish
Families for the 2014-2015 School Year
01/22 Mass—8:30 am—All are welcome!
01/26—02/02 Catholic School Week
Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith,
Knowledge and Service
More details to come…..
Please note the
important events
and mark your
calendar, if
possible. Events
are added to the
calendar frequently.
Thank You!
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12/11 All School Mass—8:30 am—All are welcome!
12/15 Concert Choir—Crown Center — 4:00 p.m.,.
12/17 Last Day for Homework Zone
12/19 AFTER CARE—LAST DAY
12/19 Christmas Program—7:00 pm
12/20 End of 2nd Quarter
12/20 Mass—8:30 am—All are welcome!
12/20 Christmas Parties— 1030—11:30 am
12/20 NOON DISMISSAL NO ALL DAY CARE!
12/23 — 1/5/14 Christmas Break
Scrip Gift Cards—Christmas Shopping Made Easy!
Please remember Scrip gift cards when pur-
chasing groceries and gifts for the holidays!
-Target and Wal-Mart gift cards are available in
various increments with a 2.5% rebate to Holy
Spirit.
-Hy-Vee gift cards are now available from Scrip!
$25, $50, and $100 cards are available with a 4%
rebate back to Holy Spirit!
-Lots of merchants (and restaurants) are avail-
able: Amazon, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Olive Garden, and
Starbucks to name a few!
Please visit shopwithscrip.com to see the hundreds
of gift cards available! It's easy to purchase
Scrip:
1. Register online at shopwithscrip.com (school
enrollment code 8BAL5D287L3) and order
online. *Sign up for PrestoPay, pay instantly,
and have access to many gift cards immedi-
ately online!*
2. Use "backpack mail" for your order (I have kids
in 2P and 7R). Order forms can be found at:
www.holyspiritcatholicchurch.org
under the drop down menu for
organizations.
3. Email me your order
4. Purchase Scrip cards directly from the
Scrip Office (aka the Office of Religious
Education) weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm
when staff is available, after school Tues-
days, Wednesdays and Thursdays from
3-3:30 p.m.* and before 6:30 p.m. Mass
on Sunday and after all other weekend
Masses. M/C, Visa accepted.
*Please note day changes in the after school
Scrip sales schedule.
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Catholic High Schools—Shadowing Dates
There are only a few shadowing days remaining. If you would like to have your student shadow for a
day, we ask that students visit these schools on days that Holy Spirit is out of session.
Please know that the dates below are the only days left where Holy Spirit 8th graders are off school and that STA is offering
shadowing
*Thursday, 2/13/14 - STA *Friday, 2/14/14 - STA
You can register for a shadow date by going to this website:
http://www.stasaints.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=212719&type=d&pREC_ID=477849
Notes from Mrs. Watson I am always excited when I see God at work in my life. When I got up Saturday morning, I read the
following excerpt in my Advent devotional:
“Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” Matthew 10:8
...Advent is a time we remember God’s gift to us in Jesus. Maybe it will free our gifts to become con-tributions to the well-being of the human community, not power plays over and against each other. Of all the
prayers of Advent, one of the best is to pray that your gifts enhance life and not diminish it. (Advent Meditations by John Shea)
I thought, “ Thanks, God! What a great reminder….. especially on the day of our Gala!”
You see, God does speak to us in so many ways. One way I continually see it is in the kindness and gen-
erosity of our Holy Spirit families. When I tour prospective families through the school, I am so proud to be
able to share just how wonderful it is to belong to this community.
We are family with God at our core. Our love of God and our fellow man is most evident in all we do.
Just look at all that is shared to make this such a special place. It is seen in the commitment of our commu-
nity to our Parish and School, through the commitment of the school children to those beyond our walls, and
through the commitment of our teachers who lovingly help our children grow closer to God and their faith
each day. The Holy Spirit truly is alive and well helping extraordinary things to happen here.
I want to say “Thank You!” to everyone who participated in any way with our Gala this past weekend.
To put on such an event takes a year’s worth of planning and many, many hands! Everyone’s hard work and ef-
fort was noticed and appreciated. A special thank you to Fr. Storey, Kathi Rohr, and Dave and Karen Gilbert
for spearheading this important event for our Parish and School.
Thank you to all the volunteers. The building looked amazing! The food was delicious! ‘The lighting
and the decorations in the gym were beautiful! The rooms and live auction were chock full of your generous
donations! Everything was done in Holy Spirit style!
And the generosity of our guests was EXTRAORDINARY! Thank you to those who gave so willingly to
the Fund A Need this year. You will see the fruits of your gifts as we begin to place additional security
measures both in and outside our building . Plus, we will be able to continue to assist those families who de-
sire a Catholic education for their children but need help in doing so! We are all family, and being able to as-
sist our family members in times of need is what we are called to do. Thank you for helping us make that hap-
pen!
We are so blessed to be part of this faith community. Your commitment to our Parish and School is so very
evident and greatly appreciated each and every day. As we continue our Advent journey together, let us pray:
“For all the gifts of my life Lord, I thank you!
Peace,
Michele Watson
