HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL BULLETIN
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Please be familiar with our school website for all information: www.holyfamilynorthmiami.org
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​Monday, February 17: President’s Day / NO School
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Terranova & Valentine's Day School Celebration on Friday, February 14, 2025
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Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day, while getting our students excited and motivated for Terranova! On Friday, February 14, students can show their spirit by wearing pink, white, or red for a $2 donation. We will have an exciting pep rally and dance at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
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Valentine Grams will be available for pre-order from February 6 - 11. Students can purchase one from themselves, or have one sent to a friend.
BASIC – Plush Bear & Candy $5
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DELUXE – Plush Bear, Candy & Balloon $7
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SUPREME – Plush Bear, Candy, Balloon & Picture $10
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Thank you for your support! Let’s make this a fun and encouraging day for our students!
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TERRA NOVA NEXT 2025
The Terra Nova Next test will be administered for all students who are in grades 2 through 8 from Tuesday, February 18 to Thursday, March 7, 2025.
To ensure a smooth testing period, we expect all students to be present on time. It is important that your child be well rested, have breakfast at home, or eat breakfast at school. Students who arrive at school after 7:55 a.m. will not be allowed to enter the classroom and will miss the test for that day. Please help your child prepare for Terra Nova accordingly.
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REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026
Have you registered your child(ren) yet? Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open to new families. The non-refundable registration fee is $300.00 per child. Don’t lose your space: if your child is returning, come to the office to register so that you can benefit from a $50 discount: they will pay $250 per child ( before February 14, 2025). You must have your aftercare, Raffle tickets, and tuition accounts up to date. We cannot guarantee your child’s space since acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. SOME OF OUR CLASSES ARE ALMOST FILLED ALREADY, ESPECIALLY IN LOWER GRADES; DO NOT LOSE YOUR SPACE. REGISTER NOW!
The annual 2025 – 2026 school year tuition per student is as follows:
Grades K-3: $8,700.00 Grades 4-8: $8,500.00
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Pre-K 2, 3: $4,500 PreK-4: $4,000.00
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REGISTRATION FOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Children already in the preschool program must re-register for the new school year 2025-2026. If you want your child to return in August, please come by the school office to register. All tuition accounts must be up to date to register. If your child is 4 by September 1, please stop by the school office for more information about how to apply for the VPK and School Readiness programs.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS
Please remember that the following rules will be in place effective January 13, 2025, to ensure safety and smooth traffic during student pick-up times.
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Do not park in front of the church or along the school fence.
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Follow the designated pick-up line procedure.
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Vehicles parked in prohibited areas will be towed at the owner's expense.
Students will not be released unless parents follow the rules. Your cooperation is crucial in maintaining a safe and orderly environment for everyone.
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Thank you for your understanding and support.
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BAPTISM
If you have requested to have your child Baptized at Holy Family Catholic Church, the baptism ceremony will take place at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Church.
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​​​​​FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION
The First Communion ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
The confirmation ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m​
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STEP-UP/FES FOR 2025-2026 ANNOUNCEMENT
We’re excited to share some important updates as we prepare for the 2025-26 application season and the exciting opportunities ahead. And speaking of what's ahead, be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, February 1, when applications will be available for the Private School, Unique Abilities and PEP Scholarships. We will be staying in touch, so please be on the lookout for updates in your email and on social media where we'll share tips. If you haven't already, please be sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates!
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child's academic journey. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for every student.
If you have any questions, please contact STEP UP.
Chat with a live agent at www.sufs.org.
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​FACTS Tuition Management
We will continue using the FACTS tuition management system. All families will be enrolled in the system, allowing parents to pay their fees online with a bank account or credit card at FACTS. Parents may also come into the school office to pay their fees as before. Please do not ignore emails from FACTS, as this is how you will receive your statements. A late fee will be assessed if payment is not made by the date indicated on the statement.
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Parents/Teachers Communication
The best way for parents to ensure the success of their children is to keep an open line of
communication with the teachers. Remember that you can request a conference or email the teachers to stay informed about the progress of your child.Several teachers are using class dojo which facilitates collaboration between parents and teachers. Your children’s teachers’ email addresses are provided below:
1. Keep your email very brief. 2. Provide a subject line that’s clear and specific
3. Be positive and cooperative 4. Allow time for a response (at least 24 hours)​​​​​​
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Name | Email | Grade |
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Ms. Cox | mcox@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | Art - Spanish |
Ms. Dorce | mdorce@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | Kinder A |
Ms. Bruno | sbruno@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | Kinder B |
Ms. Denise | daycare@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | Preschool |
Ms. Marly | mboucicaut@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | 1st Grade A |
Ms. Samuels | msamuels@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | 2nd Grade |
Ms. Salomon | esolomon@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | 3rd Grade |
Mr. McCoy | cmccoy@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | 4th Grade |
Ms. Magny | mmagny@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | 5th Grade |
Mr. Alezi | falezi@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | 6th Grade |
Ms. Davis | mdavis@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | 7th Grade |
Ms. Forbes | tforbes@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | 8th Grade |
Ms. Jean | cjean@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | Religion |
Mr. Peterson | pseraphin@holyfamilynorthmiami.org | Physical Ed |
LOOKING AHEAD
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Friday, February 14: Terra Nova Pep Rally
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Monday, February 17: President’s Day / NO School
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Tuesday, February 18: Terra Nova begins (until March 7)
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Wednesday, March 5: Ash Wednesday
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First Sunday of Lent, March 9: Second Sunday of the Month/School Mass
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Friday, March 14: Early Dismissal at 1:00 pm
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Friday, March 21: Staff PD / NO School
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Friday April 4: Early Dismissal at 1:00 pm
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Thursday April 17: Holy Thursday NO School
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Friday April 18: Good Friday NO School
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Monday April 21- 25: Easter Break
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Monday April 28: Classes Resume
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“ANGELS AMONG US”
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May the Lord Bless you!
Nyce Daniel, Principal