Holy Family Catholic School
649 Murray Street N8A 1W1 Wallaceburg, ON, Canada

Update from Fr. Chris: Dispensation from Sunday obligation extended - In light of the continuing Coronavirus pandemic, Bishop Fabbro has extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday mass until after Easter.

If anyone needs a winter coat we have many brand new boys and girls coats available at the school. Please contact us at the school if your child(ren) are in need of a new winter coat.

October Newsletter

Our Virtual Scholastic Book Fair Team is hosting a Family Night tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 6pm-8pm All purchases during this time will receive free shipping, directly to your home! Thanks to our parents, guardians and families for supporting our Virtual Scholastic Book Fair! https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5152259

Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day. Please visit the following link for more information. https://www.orangeshirtday.org/ Students have been learning about residential schools through age appropriate virtual presentations all week. Students are invited to wear orange tomorrow in remembrance of residential schools and to support Every Child Matters. Thanks for your support!

Dear Parents and Guardians: Staff are regularly using EDSBY to communicate directly with parents. If you have not had a chance to sign up or need more information, please feel welcome to contact the school. A link is also included here for more information from the St. Clair Catholic District School Board Website. https://www.st-clair.net/edsby/

Thank you to our amazing Catholic Learning Services Team for preparing these awesome kits for our Cardinals who are learning from home in The St. Clair Catholic DSB Online Virtual School. Parents, we look forward to welcoming you tomorrow to pick up your packages!

Orange Shirt Day - September 30, 2020. Thank you to Artist Mr. Mark Reinhart for sharing these very important messages for our community. Thank you to our Indigenous Education Lead, Mrs. Cortnee Goure for arranging for the art to be installed.

Please find attached, an updated Covid-19 Self Screening Checklist. The Checklist is provided for use at home. There is no requirement to complete the form and send it to school. Thanks for your continued support to keep our school safe.

St. Clair Catholic will recognize Orange Shirt Day 2020 with a number of learning opportunities for students across the district. Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for the future. The Canadian Catholic Bishops urge all Catholics to commit to continuing our walk together with Indigenous peoples and to build a more just society, where their gifts, and those ...Continue reading

Important Information about school bus service An update to seating assignments has been posted to the CLASS Parent Portal. Most JK-Gr 8 students will have new assignments, however parents of secondary students also need to confirm students' seat assignments. Changes to Seating Assignments are effective: Monday September 21st.

Students enrolled in St. Clair Catholic’s new Remote Learning School will begin classes on Monday, September 14. Parents/guardians and students can access the v...ariety of resources and supports by visiting our website. #SeptemberReady https://newsdesk.st-clair.net///september-ready-update-11/

Holy Family Catholic School Students who were scheduled to make their Confirmation in the spring will receive the Sacrament Of Confirmation on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00PM at Holy Family Catholic Church. Dorothy deBakker will contact you to confirm the date. Congratulations to our former Students who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation!

Holy Family Catholic School Students who were scheduled to make their First Communion in the spring will be making their First Communion on Tuesday, September 22 or Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00PM at Holy Family Catholic Church. Virginia Eade will contact you to let you know which day your child will attend. Congratulations to our Students on their First Holy Communion!

Dear Parents and Guardians: Please see the attached information which has been shared with us by Chatham-Kent Public Health.

Dear Parents and Guardians: There has been an update regarding procedures for Students who are arriving late or are leaving in the middle of the day for appointments. If the student is dropped off late for school following an appointment or picked up and dropped off around appointment times by the Parent or Guardian they are allowed to return to school. ... Please remind the Student to use the hand sanitation station just inside the front doors upon entering the building and wait behind the line at the Main Office door for Mrs. Lips to welcome them into the office for their class admit slip. Thanks everyone, for keeping our school safe!

September 2020 Holy Family Catholic School Newsletter And Calendar

Good Evening Parents and Guardians: Welcome Back to school for the 2020-2021 School Year. Our apologies for not including information about the roundabout/loop drop off in our communications. There will be adults ready to welcome students being dropped off at the roundabout/loop starting at 8:45AM. Students can also be picked up there at the end of the day. Please feel welcome to accompany the students to the front of the school if you wish. All students are asked ...not to arrive until 8:45AM each day, as we do not have Staff available to ensure a safe welcome until that time. For tomorrow, all students arriving will be welcomed through the front entrance. If students are dropped off at the roundabout/loop they will be directed by staff down the sidewalk towards the front of the school where they will be welcomed by Staff. Starting on Monday, Students in Mrs. Hartford's Mrs. Vandenbogaerde's, Mrs. Burfield's and Mrs. Soares' classes will be able to enter through the back doors near the gym closest to their classroom. These doors will remain locked with staff nearby to greet students. Parents are reminded not to come into the school with the students. If you would like to visit the school, please call us and we will set up an opportunity for a meeting with staff. Thanks for your continued support!

Welcome Back Cardinals! Our first day was amazing! We are excited to welcome back tomorrow's group of students also! We are very proud of all of our students with learning the new safety protocols and working together to keep our community safe and well. ... Thank you Parents and Guardians for preparing your students to wear their masks safely and practice physical distancing. It is great to see all of our students again! Although the year will be different, we know The Cardinals will have a great year! Thanks everyone for your continued support!

Dear Parents and Guardians: Please read the attached letter about visiting the school. Thanks for your continued support!

Good Morning Parents/Guardians and Students. Welcome back to school for the 2020-2021 School Year!

Dear Parents and Guardians: Please see the important attached note about communications with the school.