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🥛🍪The grade threes raised $490 through their 'Milk and Cookies' fundraiser this week! Thank you to all who bought milk and cookies as well as School Council for donating the cookies. #hfaalltheway #ctrcatholic #hfaschoolcouncil

Dear HFA Parents, Please click here to view our February HFA newsletter

Tomorrow is a busy day at HFA! Not only is it the 100th Day of school, but it's also Spiritwear Day and Professor Wow is coming to show amazing feats of science in our assembly! #HFAalltheWay #CTRcatholic #hfaspecialdays

Deliciousness Alert! 🥛🍪 The grade three's are hosting a fundraiser this week to help offset increased costs to attend the Calgary Zoo this year. 🦛🦁🦍 Bringing $2 on either Tuesday, or Wednesday, of this week will earn you a special treat of milk & cookies on Friday! #HFAallTheWay #HFAfundraising #milkandcookies

Mrs. Conners is holding a HUGE collection of valentines for the "Valentines for Vets" grade 3 good works project. ❤️ https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/classroom/valentines-for-veterans #hfaalltheway #ctrcatholic

We would like to thank Homestyle Concessions for our Hotlunch of hotdogs/taco-in-a-bag on Monday. School Council was able to raise $140 towards fieldtrips! https://www.facebook.com/homestyle.concessions.ab #hfaalltheway #hfaschoolcouncil

HFA ADDRESSES CONCERNS WITH STUDENTS’ ONLINE LIVES: HFA delivers lessons in Grades 4 that teach students responsible use of technology and addresses the impacts of screen time and smartphone use on their wellbeing. The initiative #Relationships In a Digital Age, is promoted at HFA. #hfaalltheway #ctrcatholic

HFA OFFERS ADVANCED LITERACY PROGRAMS COMBINED WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY INTERVENTION: HFA provides early intervention for students in the areas of literacy and numeracy. HFA has numerous programs to support literacy such as Enhanced Reading, Early Reading Intervention, and Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop. #HFAallTheWay #CTRcatholic

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADS TO STUDENT LEARNING: HFA provides opportunities for staff to enhance their professional development on a regular basis. Have you heard of CLCs? Every Friday afternoon teachers and support staff engage in professional learning through the team-based Catholic Learning Communities (CLCs) professional learning process. #HFAallTheWay #ctrcatholic

CTR HAS A COMPREHENSIVE STAFF WELLNESS INITIATIVE: CTR is committed to staff wellness through supports, benefits, and regular check-ins with all staff. 92% of staff are satisfied with the school and school division’s leaders’ commitment to improve their personal wellness. We know that healthy teachers support the development of healthy students. Our commitment to our staff is also a commitment to our students. #HFAallTheWay #CTRcatholic

HFA STUDENTS ARE COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE: HFA guides all students to appreciate the goodness of all creation and to meet the challenges of life with hope and confidence. Parents of students in Grade 4, 7 and 10 are encouraged to fill out the Alberta Education Assurance Survey online beginning in January. Parents will receive a letter in the mail with a unique online code to complete the survey.

We are sooooo blessed to have amazing educational assistants at Holy Family Academy. These lovely ladies bring so much support and joy to all of the students in our school. May we send extra prayers and blessings to them on Educational Assistants Day! #HfaallTheWay #ctrcatholic

The HFA Family Glow Dance is tonight! #HFAallTheWay #HFAschoolCouncil

HFA HAS A DYNAMIC PHYS ED PROGRAM: HFA students learn the value of physical education as they build their skill level through the instruction of a specialized physical education instructor. Students are offered an intra-mural program throughout the school year. #HFAAllTheWay #CTRcatholic

Grade 4MD students have been harnessing the power of static electricity, using it as a non-contact force to make objects move… like magic! #hfaalltheway #ctrcatholic #hfaScience

It's time for our Family Dance!!! 🕺🌟 On January 16, 2024 our School Council will be holding a family dance from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. We’re excited to light up the night together at our Family Glow Dance! To make the most of the glowing fun, we encourage everyone to wear white or light-colored clothing—the brighter, the better! This will help you shine under the lights and be part of the glowing experience. We can't wait to dance the night away with you! School council is asking for donations of cookies to provide as a snack during the dance. Cookies need to be store bought (Oreos, etc) and must be nut free. If you are interested in donating cookies for our dance please drop them off or send them to the school with your student by Tuesday, January 14th. Thank you so much for your kind donations. We hope to see you at the dance!

Mrs. Larson has been working with some of our Grade 4 students to establish a monthly HFA Newspaper. Our team of roving reporters has been writing and submitting articles for your reading pleasure. Please see attached, Edition 1.01 of The Grade 4 Forum - HFA’s own student created newspaper!

Hot lunch forms due this Friday! The HFA School Council will be holding another Hot Lunch on January, 27th, with food from a local vendor. Ordering is ONLINE ONLY, no cash or cheques will be accepted. please click on the link or use the QR code to order. https://tinyurl.com/ym7cskwh #HFAallTheWay #HFAschoolCouncil

Parent Council is asking for nut free cookie donations for our Family Dance. If you are able to donate, please drop off at the school office by Tuesday, January 14th. Thank you for your generosity!