Dear HFCS Families & Friends,
With grateful hearts, we invite you to join us tomorrow as we honor those who have served our nation with unwavering dedication. Our special Veterans Day Mass will begin at 10:30 am, followed by a reception to personally thank our beloved veterans. We are truly blessed by their service and sacrifice.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
As we continue nurturing your children’s academic and spiritual growth, our Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held December 4-6. Your engagement in your child’s education is invaluable to us. Please review the conference sign-up information in the attached letter (previously sent home) and schedule your meeting time with your child’s teacher.
Campus Improvements Update
Parking Lot Expansion
We are faithfully proceeding with our parking lot expansion project. Our committee continues to meet with HMH regarding design and city approvals, with our most recent meeting held in October and another scheduled before Christmas break. Through God’s grace and your generous support at last year’s auction, we raised $11,000 toward this initiative. While these funds are securely designated for the project, we are prayerfully exploring additional funding options to meet the total cost. We will keep our school community informed as plans progress.
Safety Enhancement Grant
We continue to make progress on our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for our precious students. Currently, we are completing an Environmental and Historical Preservation Screening. Once finalized, along with updated contractor bids, the approval process may take 40-60 days.
The comprehensive safety improvements will include:
• Enhanced Communication Systems
– Modern mass notification system for announcements and emergency alerts
– Integrated classroom and hallway speakers with synchronized clocks
– Advanced communication software for emergency response
• Strengthened Security Measures
– Secure access control system for staff and faculty
– Comprehensive intrusion detection system
– Protective window film for enhanced safety
– Expanded video monitoring system
– Integrated door security with video intercoms
All systems will be professionally installed and configured to work seamlessly together, providing optimal protection for our school family.
May God continue to bless and protect our school community. Have a blessed week ahead!
Pax et bonum,
Sue Styren, M.Ed.
Principal HFCS