Late Arrival
Everyone should be aware of the process of entering the parking lot and the school in the morning. Please note that once the students' entrance door has been closed, students who are just arriving are considered late. Mrs. Meyers will check to see that the parking lot line of cars have all dropped off their students and then she will close and lock the door. Students will then have to come to the main entrance, ring the bell and then proceed to the main office to sign in and receive a late pass. All students MUST adhere to this rule.
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Important Telephone Numbers Concerning School Bus Issues
Parents, please note that if your child's school bus does not arrive on time please do not call the school. We have no control over bus situations! Here are the numbers that you should call: The School District of Philadelphia Transportation Division:215-400-5288 and Durham Bus Company: 215-535-7300. Please be sure to have your child at the bus stop 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. If the bus does not arrive by 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time, please call the district first and then the bus company. Again, Holy Spirit School does not have any control over any bus situations.
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Scrip Orders
Start earning your tuition credits and help our school at the same time by ordering Scrip. Scrip ordering will begin on Monday September 21 (orders due Friday September 18). A new updated form is available under "Forms/Calendars/Newsletters". Simply print it out, enclose your payment and send it in to school or the rectory. Holy Spirit benefits from every card you buy. Use scrip to pay for the things you use everyday and watch your tuition savings add up! Questions? Call Mary Jo Rice at 215-551-1685.
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Registration for 2009-2010 School Year
There is still room for new students at Holy Spirit. Please call to make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Meyers at 215-389-0715.
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Noon Dismissals and Holidays
We recently sent home a list of noon dismissals and holidays for the 2009-2010 school year. The following two dates were ommitted: November 6 - Noon Dismissal (No PM CARES) - (Parent Conferences); December 8 - School Closed (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) Plese be sure to add these dates to your list. A copy of the list is also on this site under the "forms/calendars/newsletter" section.
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Home And School On the Web!!!
Our Home and School Association now has their own web link! Please check for all the latest Home and School news. Just click on "Links" on this, the main Holy Spirit School site and then click on "Home and School Association."
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H1N1 Vaccine
Please be aware that Holy Spirit School is NOT a provider for the H1N1 vaccine, nor will we be getting it. Please continue to consult with your healthcare provider regarding this immunization.
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Important Reminder Regarding Illness
Parents/guardians, please be aware that if your child is sick, please let him or her stay home. If a child has a fever, he or she MUST be kept at home! Students MAY NOT return to school until they have been fever free (without the use of Tylenol) for 24 hours. For everyone's safety, please adhere to this rule! Remember that a child who is sent back to school too soon only runs the risk of reinfection, as well as passing it on to others.
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Winter School Uniforms
Please be aware that students in grades K-8 are now to be wearing the winter school uniform. This uniform is in effect from November 1 until April 15. Please see the dress code list under "forms/calendars/newsletter" to be sure that your child is in proper uniform. Remember that Holy Spirit has some gently used uniforms available. Please call the school office to arrange a time to come in and take a look!
Please adhere to all dress code rules! Remember that cosmetics or nail polish may NOT be worn at any time. No artificial nails or nail tips are permitted. No fad hairstyles or haircuts may be worn by boys or girls. Students may wear ONE thin neck chain, one watch and one ring per hand. Small post earrings may be worn by girls only. Only ONE earring is allowed per ear and the earring may only be worn on the ear lobe. Any personal appearance that constitutes a distraction is NOT permitted!
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Congratulations to the winners of Holy Spirit's "Let's Do Lunch At School!" contest! The winners are: Mark Brydges (grade 2), Samantha DelVecchio (grade 4) and Alexa Jo Palmer (grade 6.) The winning lunch entree of Sloppy Joes was suggested by all three of our winners. They will receive a free lunch on Tuesday, November 10 which will be the first day that Sloppy Joes will be introduced on our menu. Bon Appetit!
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Acer Aspire One Netbook Raffle Tickets
As you know, Holy Spirit is currently conducting a fundraiser raffle, sponsored by Leone's Comp Computer Repair. The prize is an Acer Aspire One Netbook. The drawing will be held on December 11, and ticket sales are going quite well! If you are not going to sell the raffle tickets which were sent home, please return the tickets to school so that we may give them to someone who would like to sell them. Remember that this is NOT a mandatory fundraiser! All proceeds from the raffle will be used towards technology for our school. Thank you to everyone for your help in this fundraiser!
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Birthday Celebrations
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 12, Holy Spirit School will hold its first birthday celebration day of this school year. Any student whose birthday falls in September, October or November is permitted to dress down (appropriately - NO baggy jeans, no belly tops, no heels, etc.) The birthday celebrants will also receive a free slice of pizza and drink for lunch.
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