HSPS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS-NEXT DINNER IS 11/2
The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Family Fellowship Dinners.  The next dinner is on Nov. 2nd. Dinner is at 5:45 in the Upper School Cafeteria. The cost of the dinner is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Please sign-up online by clicking here.

FATHER SON BASKETBALL RETREAT IS ON NOV 6
Join us for a special day of basketball games, drills, guest speaker Matt Harpring and dinner for fathers and sons. The retreat is free but please click here to register by Oct. 28.

HSPS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
Holy Spirit Prep summer programs give children the opportunity to have a great time while discovering new experiences and enriching their bodies and minds. Various summer programs are offered. Please click here to see detailed program and registration information.

RISING KINDERGARTEN/PRE-1ST MATRICULATION - 5/25
12:15 Dismissal for PreK-4 and Jr. K. The ceremony will be held at 12:30 at the Lower School.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2012 STUDENTS & PARENTS
You don't want to miss this important presentation, "Getting Ready for Summer and the College Process," on May 25 from 6:30-7:30 in the Liberal Arts Building Library. Please RSVP no later than May 20 to Cal Kanaly at 678-904-2811 x262 or ckanaly@holyspiritprep.org 

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MAY 27!
Preschool PreK-2 Last Day of School/End of Year Party - *5/26*
PreK-3 & PreK-4 Last Day of School/End of Year Party - 5/27 with NOON Dismissal—No Lunch Bunch or Friends After School

Lower School Mass at 8:30 am with Awards ceremony following Mass. Class parties following Awards - 12:30 pm Dismissal - No ESP

Upper School End of Year Mass is at 11:45. 12:30 pm Dismissal

HSPS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS - LS DEADLINE IS 5/27!
Holy Spirit Prep summer programs give children the opportunity to have a great time while discovering new experiences and enriching their bodies and minds. Various summer programs are offered. Please click here to see detailed program and registration information.

SOCCER STATE SEMI FINAL GAME IS ON MAY 18
The high school boys defeated Deerfield Windsor 2-1 on Monday and will play at home (upper school campus) today, Wednesday, MAY 18th at 4:00 for the Soccer State Semi Finals vs. Stratford. Since this is a GISA State event the cost will be $6.00 dollars for adults and $3 dollars for students. Please come out an cheer the boys on this afternoon! Your support is greatly appreciated!!!

Congratulations to the high school boys and girls soccer teams for winning their soccer regions for 1AAA. The girls finished 5-1 in region play and 13-3 overall. The boys finished at 6-0 and 14-3 overall.

COFFEE WITH PRESIDENT GENNER
All parents are invited to join President Genner for coffee and casual group discussions that will typically range in subject according to the interests of the particular group from educational policy, to funding, to long term development plans. If you can participate, please click here to sign-up for the date that coincides with your child’s campus.

PRESCHOOL & LOWER SCHOOL ART SHOW IS ON MAY 12
Come, be surrounded by the amazing art work of the HSP children as you walk through the Genesis Story of Creation from 5-8PM in the LS Cafeteria. As you stroll the show, you will be entertained by the ORFF Ensemble and Elementary Chorus performing a short musical entitled, “The Creation Story” at 6:00p.m. Also, don’t miss this opportunity to purchase your portrait(s) for the discounted price of $15.00 prior to the art show. Self portraits sell for $20.00 the evening of the art show. Click here to purchase your portrait now.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER ON MAY 4
If you have been a volunteer, please attend this FREE Fellowship Dinner and Family Board Game Night so we can thank you for all your efforts this year! The Dinner is on Wed., May 4th at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper School Cafeteria. Please RSVP by 4/28.

may 5- 2nd Grade Retreat at HSCC
Drop-off and pickup at McDonough Hall

HSPS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS-NEXT DINNER IS 4/13
The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Family Fellowship Dinners.  The next dinner is on April 13th. Dinner is at 6:00 in the Upper School Cafeteria. The cost of the dinner is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Please sign-up online by clicking here.

New Lenten Bible Study Open to All Mothers
Instead of giving up chocolate for Lent...why not give up your Thursday mornings? This Lent Holy Spirit Parish will host Walking With Purpose, a Catholic Women's Bible Study aiming to bring women to a deeper, personal relationship with Christ through personal study and small group discussions that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings for Christ and the Church. Click here for more details.

HSPS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS-NEXT DINNER IS 3/15
The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Family Fellowship Dinners.  The next dinner is on March 15th. Dinner is at 5:30 in the Upper School Cafeteria and will be followed by Holy Spirit Prep Confirmation. The cost of the dinner is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Please sign-up online by clicking here.

THIRD GRADE DINNER THEATRE ON MAR 11 - RSVP NOW
Click here for details and to RSVP online now.

HSPS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS - NEXT DINNER IS 2/9
The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Family Fellowship Dinners.  The next dinner is on February 9th. Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 in the Upper School Chapel and Dinner is at 5:45 in the Upper School Cafeteria. The cost of the dinner is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Please sign-up online by clicking here.

HSPS SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Holy Spirit Prep summer programs give children the opportunity to have a great time while discovering new experiences and enriching their bodies and minds. Various summer programs will be offered at the Lower School and Upper School levels. Please click here to see detailed program and registration information.

Preschool Doughnuts with Dad is on Fri March 19
Rather than 8:30 carpool, the dads are asked to accompany their Preppie to this special event.

INTERNET SAFETY PARENT PRESENTATION ON MARCH 11
Click here for details and to RSVP.

THE NEXT UPPER SCHOOL RETREAT IS MARCH 13-14
The registration deadline is March 10th. Click here to register.

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT IS ON THURSDAY FEB 18
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper School Library. The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta, will present "To Teach, to Govern, and to Sanctify: Opportunities and Challenges Facing the Archdiocese of Atlanta." The lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please click here for more details and to RSVP to reserve your space(s).

HSPS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS - NEXT DINNER IS  2/10
The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Monthly Family Fellowship Dinners.  Dinner is at 5:45 in the Upper School Cafeteria and Mass will be celebrated in the Upper School Chapel at 5:00 for those who can join us earlier. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Please sign-up online by clicking here. The RSVP deadline is Feb. 4th!

DINNER WITH THE GENNERS-ONLY 2 SLOTS REMAIN
All parents are cordially invited to dinner at The Genner's home. If you would like to attend, please reserve one of the remaining available spaces online here.

HOLIDAY BASKETBALL CLINIC WITH MATT HARPRING AT HSP
Holy Spirit Prep is excited to host a Holiday Basketball Clinic Sponsored by Matt Harpring for boys and girls ages 9 – 14 on Dec. 21 & 22. For more info and to sign-up, click here or contact jharpring@earthlink.net.

GRADES 5-12 VESPERS SERVICE AND MASS IS ON DEC 17
Please join us at 6:00 p.m. in Holy Spirit Church for this special service. This is a mandatory event for all 5th-12th grade students and dress uniform is required for students.

GRADES 1-4 CHRISTMAS CONCERT IS ON DEC 10
The concert will be in the Lower School Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.

ANNUAL FAMILY ADVENT EVENING IS ON DEC 6
Join the entire school community at the Annual Family Advent Evening for Preschool - High School Families on Sunday, December 6th at the Lower School Campus. Click here for more details and to make your reservation online.

Dr. Kathy Ferrell-Swann presents:
"Parenting Your Teens and Liking Them, Too "
Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Upper School Library. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

THE PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN & PRE-FIRST CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IS ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 4
The performance will be in the sanctuary of Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 9:15 AM.

PRESCHOOL THANKSGIVING MASS ON NOV 23
The Preschool's first Mass of the year, our Thanksgiving Mass, is on Monday, November 24th at 9:15 in Holy Spirit Catholic Church. All parents are welcome to attend. We would also like to extend an invitation to all our preppies’ grandparents to attend this mass of thanksgiving. A special blessing will be offered to all of you. And although the PreK-2 students are not in school that day, they, along with their parents, are welcome to come to school for the mass. We hope to see you all there!

LOWER SCHOOL GRANDPARENT & SPECIAL FRIEND DAY
On November 24, Grandparents and special friends of Lower School students are cordially invited to attend Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 2nd Grade Play, refreshments and classroom visits. All students will be dismissed at 12:30 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

HSPS BLOOD DRIVE ON FRIDAY NOV 20
Holy Spirit will be participating a blood drive on Friday, Nov. 20th, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. We have the opportunity to truly make a difference as there is a blood shortage in our state and we need your help! Click here for details.

6TH GR PARENT INFO NIGHT ABOUT UPPER SCHOOL NOV 18
Get a head start on being informed about the Upper School campus.   Please join us on Wed. Nov. 18, from 6:00-8:00pm in the Upper School Library for a Parent Information Night hosted by our 7th grade parents. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

PRESCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - NOV 16-17
Schedules were sent home in student folders.

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT IS ON THURSDAY NOV 12
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper School Library. Dr. John Barger, publisher and founder of Sophia Institute Press, will present “Ten Words That Banish All Loneliness”...more details. The lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please click here to RSVP and reserve your space(s).

MOTHER-SON HOE DOWN IS OCTOBER 29 SIGNUP ONLINE NOW!
All Preschool, Lower and Upper School mothers and sons are invited to dress in their favorite country & western attire for a fun-filled evening at the Lower School Campus from 4-6:30PM. Click here for details and to register online.

COOKING WITH CHEF ANDREW STARTS ON OCTOBER 27
Join us on Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper School Cafeteria for what we hope will be a tasty addition to our quarterly offerings - cooking class with Chef Andrew! You will be instructed by Andrew Michael Cook who is a graduate of La Varenne École de Cuisine in Paris, France...click here for more information and to register online.

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT IS ON THURSDAY OCT 15
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper School Library. Ms. Terry Trout, Vice President CBeyond Communications, will present "Heeding the Call - At Home, Work, and in the community"...more details. The lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please click here to RSVP and reserve your space(s).

LOWER SCHOOL FAMILY CLAY NIGHT IS OCT 14 - SPACES ARE LIMITED SO SIGNUP ONLINE NOW!...Click here for details and to register online.

HSPS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS - NEXT DINNER IS SEPT 30
The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Monthly Family Fellowship Dinners. The next All School fellowship dinner is scheduled the same night as the High School Awards Ceremony next Wednesday, September 30th. We moved the dinner up to 5:30 so the parents and high school students (9-12) can eat and be at the awards ceremony by 6:45. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children and you may sign-up online by clicking here. RSVP no later than Monday, Sept. 28th.

PARENT STUDENT COLLEGE FORUM ON SEPT 15
Current 7th & 8th Grade Students and Parents are encouraged to attend Preparing for Your Future-It's Never Too Early...details

HSPS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS - NEXT DINNER IS SEPT 9
The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Monthly Family Fellowship Dinners. The first dinner of the 2009-2010 school year will be at the Lower School in the new pavilion with chicken , ribs, steak fries and picnic fair. The dinner will begin at 6:00pm on Wed., Sept. 9th. Bring a blanket and sit and enjoy the end of summer with new and old friends and have fun as we kick off the new school year. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children and you may sign-up online by clicking here. RSVP by Sept 3.

HSPS NIGHTS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Help support our school while eating great food! Pig-N-Chick will donate 10% of your bill one week a month (see details for dates) and Mexi-Cali will donate 20% of your bill on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Make sure to tell them you are from Holy Spirit Prep. Click here for more details.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN ONLINE NOW
Click here for detailed information and registration for HSPS summer camps and programs.

PRESCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ON MAY 18 & 19
Schedules were sent home in student folders.

The Next All School Mass IS ON FRIday MAY 15
Please join us at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Spirit Church's main sanctuary as we celebrate the First Holy Communion of our second grade students as a community. Please remember that afternoon carpool will be at the Church. Dress Uniform is required. CARPOOL GUIDELINES FOR ALL SCHOOL MASS DAYS: Please click here to review these important guidelines.

JUNIOR SENIOR PROM IS ON MAY 15
Click here to download a non-HSPS guest form if needed.

PRESCHOOL & LOWER SCHOOL ART SHOW ON MAY 13
HSPS will hold our Annual Art Show at the Lower School Cafeteria on Wed., May 13th at 6:00 PM. Please join us to see the students’ art work from Renoir to Picasso, as well as the Self-Portraits! The portraits will be on sale…you can pre-order your student's portrait for $15; or purchase them that night for $20. Please contact Miss Leanne (laspinall@mail.holyspiritprep.org) for orders or any questions.

Kindergarten & Pre-1st Mothers Celebration on may 8
Coffee begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Lower School

PRESCHOOL MUFFINS WITH MOM ON MAY 8
Breakfast treats, special gifts and entertainment will be provided at the annual Preschool Muffins with Mom. Rather than 8:30 carpool, the moms are asked to please walk their child(ren) over to the Upper School Gym. At 9:30, the moms will walk the children back to the preschool.

HSPS FIRST COMMUNION IS ON SATURDAY MAY 9
8:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER & ZAMBIA BINGO NIGHT!
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FAMILY FUN ON MAY 6

Gather together as we acknowledge our volunteers, enjoy a Fellowship Dinner and celebrate the success of Project Zambia with a Bingo Event!!! This fun-filled evening will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Upper School on Wednesday, May 6. If you are a volunteer, please attend the Fellowship Dinner so we can thank you for all your efforts this year! Sorry, we can no longer accept reservations for the Fellowship Dinner since the food order had to be placed, but you can still come to the Zambia Bingo Night that will begin at 6:00 p.m.!

BUILDING MEN & WOMEN FOR OTHERS LECTURE ON APRIL 7
Please click click here for details about this special presentation.

LOWER SCHOOL ORATORICAL COMPETITION APRIL 7 AT 2PM

LOWER SCHOOL LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS APRIL 8
Living Stations of the Cross will be in the Cafeteria at 2 p.m.

MOTHERS EVENING OF REFLECTION ON APRIL 14
All Holy Spirit mothers are invited to attend a Women's Evening of Reflection on Tuesday, April 14 from 7-9 pm in the Upper School Chapel. The format will include a meditation and a practical talk by Consecrated Lucy Honor. The theme of this evening is PERSEVERANCE. Fr. Paul will be available for Confession and Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 pm.

4th – 6th GRADE SCIENCE FAIR IS ON MARCH 26
Parents are welcome to view the Science Fair projects from
12:30 - 2:45 p.m. at the Lower School.

UPPER SCHOOL SPRING PRODUCTION "HARVEY" MAR 26-28
The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday and 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Front Desk, in the Drama Room or at the ticket table before the show.

THIRD GRADE DINNER THEATRE ON MAR 12 - RSVP NOW
Click here to RSVP online now.

JOIN THE HSPS FLOAT IN THE ATLANTA ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE ON MARCH 14
Holy Spirit Preparatory School invites all our families to participate in Atlanta’s biggest parade at noon on Sat., March 14 in Downtown Atlanta. Our float will be led down Peachtree Street by our own Joint Forces Corps of Cadets. You can join Monsignor Dillon on the float or stroll alongside. We want a big turnout so please join us! Click here for all the details.

HSPS GUYS NIGHT OUT TASTING IS ON MAR 17 - RSVP NOW
Join us for a night of whiskey and fun on Tuesday, Mar. 17th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Tasting Room Restaurant and Wine Bar. Click here for more details and to RSVP ONLINE.

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT IS ON THURSDAY FEB 26
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, February 26th at 7:30p.m. in the Upper School Library. Mr. Randy Hain, Managing Partner of Bell Oaks Executive Search, will present “Surviving the Spiritual Wilderness”...more details. The lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please call 678-904-2811, ext. 501, to reserve space(s).

HSPS PARENTS SPEAK AT ATL. CATHOLIC BUSINESS CONF.
Two HSPS parents, Dr. Paul Voss and Dr. Phillip M. Thompson, will speak at the Atlanta Catholic Business Conference on Feb. 28. Click here for more details about the conference.

K & PRE-1ST VALENTINES PLAY ON FEB 13
There will be coffee at 8:00 a.m. followed by the play at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower School Cafeteria.

HSPS WOMEN'S EVENING OF REFLECTION ON FEB 10
All Holy Spirit mothers are invited to attend a Women's Evening of Reflection on Tuesday, February 10 from 7-9 pm in the Upper School Chapel. The format will include a meditation and a practical talk by Father Paul Moreau. The theme of this evening is FORTITUDE. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 pm.

HSPS COMMUNITY WINE TASTING IS ON FEB 12
Registration has closed for this event. Details for those who registered to attend.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE ON FEB 3-5
Please join us for Open Houses at each of our campuses February 3-5...click here for details.

● Lower School Book Swap Jan. 26-30
● Clergy Appreciation Day on Mon. Jan 26
All School Mass at Holy Spirit Church at 2:00 p.m.
Upper School Logos Competition at 8:15 a.m.
● School Appreciation Day on Tues. Jan 27
Preschool Spirit Day
Lower School Literature Day- Students and teachers are welcome to dress up like one of their favorite book characters.
● Parent Appreciation Day on Wed. Jan 28
Msgr. Dillon Trivia Bowl at Lower School Cafeteria at 9:30 a.m.
The 8th Grade will attend the Archdiocesan Mass at St. Peter Chanel, Roswell, GA.
Preschool Pajama Day
● Lower School Pajama Day on Thurs. Jan 29
Students are invited to wear their favorite pajamas to school (warm-up outfits are also welcome) in honor of Student Appreciation Day. The Lower School Talent Show will also be at 1:30 p.m.
● Teacher Appreciation Day
Lower School Kickball Game - teachers versus the 6th graders
All School Early Dismissal - 12:30 p.m. (12 Noon for Preschool)
● Archbishop’s Catholic Education Banquet is on Sat. Jan 31

CATHOLIC SPEAKERS IN ROSWELL
St. Peter Chanel, the office of Adult Ministry, has sent information on two dynamic speakers coming to the Roswell Parish. For more information click on the links: Dec. 9: Allen Hunt (former pastor, Mt. Pisgah UMC) – Conversion to the Catholic Faith and Jan. 31: Stephen Ray – Defending the Faith.

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT IS ON THURSDAY JAN 29
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, January 29th at 7:30p.m. in the Upper School Library. Dr. John Cavadini, Chair of the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame will present “Spiritual In-Tuition: The Importance of Theology in the Educational Programs of Catholic Schools, Universities, and Parishes”...more details. The lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please call 678-904-2811, ext. 501, to reserve space(s).

RSVP NOW! THE Father Daughter Dance IS ON JAN 30
This year's theme is Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn attire. There will be Desserts & Dancing starting at 6:30 p.m. for Preschool and 7:00 p.m. for K-12 at the Upper School Campus. To RSVP, call 678-904-2811 ext 501...details

HSPS PARENT INTERNATIONAL DINNER ON JAN 23
Holy Spirit Preparatory School Parents are invited to an International Dinner to Kick off Catholic Schools Week on Friday, January 23, 2008 from 7 – 10 p.m. Click here to RSVP and for more details.

UPPER SCHOOL GRANDPARENT & SPECIAL FRIEND EVENING
Please join us for a special evening honoring Grandparents, Godparents, and Special Friends on Monday, Nov. 24. Our evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church and continue at 6:30 p.m. with a Fellowship Dinner at the Upper School Cafeteria followed by desserts and coffee served in the Lower Library. Please RSVP (include family name and number attending dinner) no later than Friday, Nov. 21 via e-mail to rsvp@holyspiritprep.org

LOWER SCHOOL GRANDPARENT & SPECIAL FRIEND DAY
On November 25, Grandparents and special friends of Lower School students are cordially invited to attend Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 2nd Grade "Grandparents" Play and refreshments. The day will conclude with classroom visits and crafts with your students and then all students will be dismissed at 12:30 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

PRESCHOOL THANKSGIVING MASS ON NOV 24
The Preschool will be holding its first Mass of the year. Our Thanksgiving Mass is scheduled for Monday, November 24th at 9:15 in Holy Spirit Catholic Church. All parents are welcome to attend. We would also like to extend an invitation to all our preppies’ grandparents to attend this mass of thanksgiving. A special blessing will be offered to all of you. And although the PreK-2 students are not in school that day, they, along with their parents, are welcome to come to school for the mass. We hope to see you all there!

The Next All School Mass IS ON FRIday Nov 21
Please join us at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Spirit Church's main sanctuary. Dress Uniform is required.

HSPS BLOOD DRIVE ON FRIDAY NOV 21
Holy Spirit will be participating a blood drive on the next All School Mass Day, Friday, Nov. 21st, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. We have the opportunity to truly make a difference as there is a blood shortage in our state and we need your help! Click here for details.

HSPS ADVANCES TO 2ND ROUND OF STATE PLAYOFFS!
HSPS High School Football defeated John Milledge Friday night 27-7 to advance to the second round of State Playoffs. HSPS will play at Deerfield -Windsor for second round of GISA State Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30. The game will be played in Albany, Ga. Click here for directions.

PRESCHOOL PARENT CONFERENCES NOV 10-11
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Nov. 10th (P3, P4/DC) & 11th (P2). A letter explaining the day and the procedure for the afternoon will soon follow - please keep a look out for it.

HSPS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS
The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Monthly Family Fellowship Dinners...more. The next dinner is on Wed., Nov. 5. Click here for the menu and RSVP form.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT NOV 6-7
Click here for details and sign up information.

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT ON THURSDAY OCT 30
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, October 30th at 7:30p.m. in the Upper School Library. Dr. Robert S. Miola, Gerald Manly Hopkins Professor of English at Loyola College, Maryland will discuss “Dying for the Faith: Jesuit Martyrs Campion, Walpole, and Southwell”...details. The lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please call 678-904-2811, ext. 501, to reserve space(s).

MOTHER'S BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAY OCT 29 AT 9:00AM
Come One, Come All, Come Pray, Come Learn, Come Socialize, Come Join Us! We are starting up again and hope everyone can join us for our weekly bible study
and discussion. Click here for details.Ï

MOTHER-SON HOE DOWN IS OCT 30...SIGNUP ONLINE NOW!
All Preschool, Lower and Upper School mothers and sons are invited to dress in their favorite country & western attire for a funfilled evening at the Lower School Campus from 4-6:30PM. Click here for details and to register online.

Junior High fall MonsTer BasH dance on Sat oct 25
This fun-filled evening is open to all 7th and 8th grade students at HSPS. It will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in the Upper School cafeteria with food drinks, and music. The ticket cost is $5 if purchased by Wed., Oct. 22, $8 if purchased by Fri., Oct. 24, and $10 at the door. Wear your best costume and come together with your classmates for a spookygood time.

hsps Movies on the Green - OCTOBER 18
Back by Popular Demand! Bring your lawn chairs, bundle up, and join us outside for dinner and movies at the Upper School campus. Marvel at our 28 foot high inflatable outdoor movie screen! Click here for more details.

SIGN UP NOW! THE FUND RUN & FAMILY PICNIC IS OCT 4
You can register for the race online by clicking here. For more information about the race, click here and for Family Picnic info, click here.

The Next All School Mass IS ON FRIday OCT 3
Please join us at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Spirit Church's main sanctuary. Dress Uniform is required.

6TH GRADE TYING CEREMONY IS ON friday OCT 3
The 6th Grade Tying Ceremony will take place immediately following the Oct. 3 All School Mass. All 6th Grade parents are invited to attend...click here for details.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND IS OCT 3-4
A great weekend full of activities is planned for all current students, families and alumni:
● Friday, Oct. 3- Home Football Game vs. Young American at 7:30PM. See Sports Section below for directions to Morgan Falls.
● Saturday, Oct. 4- Annual Fund Run followed by the Family Picnic. See info above for details and to register.
● Saturday, Oct. 4- Homecoming Dance (Grades 9-12 only) 7:30 to 11PM at the Upper School Library.

FATHER'S PIG ROAST IS ON FRIDAY OCT 3
This event is open to all HSPS Dads and Men of Holy Spirit parish. It starts at 7:00p.m. For more info, please click here or contact Paul Young at paul.young@shawinc.com

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT OCT 2-3
Click here for details and sign up information.

UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS PROGRAM IS OCT 1
The program will take place in Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 6:30p.m. and all 9th-12th grade students are required to attend in dress uniform.

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT ON THURS. SEPT 25
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, September 25th at 7:30p.m. in the Upper School Library. Father James Flanagan, Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, will discuss “Ad Altare Dei: A Call to the Priesthood"...details.

PRESCHOOL FAMILY FUN NIGHT IS THURSDAY SEPT 18
Join the entire preschool community from 5:30-7:30 at the Lower School Cafeteria. Come see the magic of Steve Spanks and enjoy a fabulous Italian feast from Zucca. Bring the whole family and enjoy the festivities!

FR. THOMAS SPEAKS AT HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH ON SEPT 22
Father Thomas, author of Spiritual Progress: Becoming the Christian You Want to Be, Greater Than You Think: A Theologian Answers the Atheists About God and his newest book Knowing Right From Wrong: A Christian Guide to Conscience, will speak to the families of Holy Spirit on Monday, September 22, 2008 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in McDonough Hall, Holy Spirit Church. All are welcome to attend this talk. Light refreshments will be served.

CATHOLICS OF THE CARIBBEAN DAY IS SEPT 15
All students can dress in their favorite pirate clothing on Monday, Sept. 15 by bringing 2 canned goods or $5 cash to support the families at the Solidarity School and those at the Centro Catolico Mission.

JUNIOR STUDENT AND PARENT COLLEGE FORUM
Junior students and parents are invited to attend this special event on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 8-1:00 p.m. on the Upper School Campus.

COUGAR FIELD SPIRIT DAY
On Friday, 5 September 2008 we will celebrate Cougar Field Spirit Day! In recognition of this special day – t-shirts were distributed for everyone to wear to school on Friday!

FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME OF THE SEASON!
Come out and join us for our 1st home game of the season - HSPS vs. Dawson Street on Friday, 5 September 2008. Our "home field" this season will be The Great Park Morgan Falls. The park is located at 450 Morgan Falls Place in Sandy Springs. Click here for directions.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT SEPT 4-5
Click here for details and sign up information.

HSPS BRAVES NIGHT  WILL BE ON SUNDAY SEPT 7
Join your Holy Spirit Prep family at the Braves Game - Sunday, September 7 at 1:35 p.m. Tickets will be bought on July 1 and August 20. Reserve early for best seats! Click here for more details.

Making the High School Years Count presentation
All 9th and 10th grade students and parents are invited to attend a special presentation on Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Upper School Library. Making the High School Years Count - Becoming a Successful College Admission Applicant will be presented by Jennifer Simons, an admission representative from Tufts.

"CHARLEY'S AUNT" THEATER PERFORMANCES JUNE 27 & 28
The HSP Summer Stock Theatre opened its doors in June 2008. This program is modeled on Regional Summer Stock Repertory Theatre. Alumni will perform along side current drama students in “Charley's Aunt,” written by Brandon Thomas. Together with Triple Threat Theatre, friends, neighbors, and members of the community will be invited to share in this enriching and exciting summer experience. The performances will be on June 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper School Commons Building. Charley's Aunt Flyer.

Carpool coffees for HSP Moms!
Drop off the kids for carpool and join us for coffee and bagels and a brief inspirational reflection by Jill Preisack on the 1st and 3rd Mondays. The next coffee will be on Mon, May 19.

monthly evening reflection for ALL HSPS DADS
Please consider joining us for a Monthly Evening Reflection with Fr. Peter Devereux, L.C. – we meet the 3rd Monday of each month for the remainder of the school year. Our next Evening Reflection is Monday, May 19, 2008...more details.

NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION IS MAY 20
The Spanish National Honor Societies, Sociedad Hispánica de Amistad and Sociedad Hororaria Hispánica, will host an induction ceremony for the 2007-2008 school year on Tuesday, May 20th from 11:25-12:25. The ceremony will begin in the library and conclude in the Cougar Café with cake and ice cream. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jessica Askins at jaskins@holyspiritprep.org.

SAVE THE DATE - THE LOWER SCHOOL ART SHOW IS MAY 22
The Holy Spirit Preparatory School Annual Art Show will be on Thursday, May 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00pm in the Lower School Cafeteria. Please click here to order your child's self portrait, which will be available for pick-up at the Art Show on Thursday, May 22nd.

come support our blood drive on may 27...details.

CALLING ALL HSPS DADS!
Join fellow HSPS Dads for a Happy Hour and BBQ at the ConQuest Clubhouse on May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Atlanta Northside ConQuest Club at Holy Spirit. Please BYOB.

Monthly Family Holy hour
Join us on the first Thursday of the month at the Lower School...details.

The Next All School Mass IS ON FRIday MAY 16
Please join us at 8:30 a.m. in Holy Spirit Church's main sanctuary. Dress Uniform is required.

The entire school community is invited to share an evening of food and fun at the HSPS All School Monthly Family Fellowship Dinners. The next dinner is on Wednesday, May 14...details.

ALL SCHOOL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY IS MAY 13
Please join us for a year-end celebration to thank our parents who have contributed their time & talents to extracurricular and special events for our students and families...details.

the fifth and sixth grade MUSICAL is ON APRIL 29
The 5th and 6th grade musical, The Sword and the Stone, will be held on April 29th at 7:30pm at the Lower School. The grade level with the highest attendance will be treated to a special "Knights of the Round Lunch Table" luncheon. Click here for the royal invitation.

MODA REAL FASHION SHOW AT HSPS ON MAY 3
The Moda Real Fashion Show will be at the Upper School on Saturday, May 3 at 4:00pm. There will be live music, boutiques, door prizes, tapas and beverages. Tickets are $10 and doors open at 2:30. Moda Real is a non-profit organization directed towards helping the Hispanic teenage girls in this country. Inspired by the hugely successful national program for teen girls, ‘Pure Fashion’, ‘Moda Real’ focuses on guiding Hispanic girls, ages 12-18, to become confident leaders who live the virtues of modesty and purity in their home, school and community. To find out more and / or become involved with Moda Real click here for more information.

first communion preparation events may 5th and 8th
In preparation for First Holy Communion, there will be a second grade parents night of preparation on May 5 from 7 - 8:15pm and the second grade will have a retreat on May 8th.

preschool muffins with mom is on may 9
On Friday, May 9th, the Preschool will be holding our annual Muffins with Mom. Rather than 8:30 carpool, the moms are asked to please walk their child(ren) up to McDonough Hall. Breakfast treats and special gifts, as well as entertainment will be provided! At 9:30, the moms will walk the children down to the preschool.

k and pre-1st mother's day celebration is on may 9
The Kindergarten and Pre-1st Mother’s Day Celebration will be on May 9th at the Lower School. Coffee is at 8:30 a.m. followed by the  performance at 9:00 a.m.

ANNUAL PURE FASHION SHOW ON APRIL 20
Atlanta’s Pure Fashion Show gives young girls the opportunity to see the latest fashions for teenagers that are both conservative and flattering. Several students from the Upper School will represent Holy Spirit Prep in the show. To learn more about it and to obtain tickets, please go to www.purefashion.com and click here to learn more about the HSPS founded group, Moda Real.

SAVE THE DATE: "A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD" ON APRIL 11-12
This Upper School production promises to be a fun night for the whole family. Please join the HSPS community at 7:30p.m. on April 11th or 12th at the Upper School Campus. Tickets go on sale on March 31st at the Upper School.

THIRD GRADE TRIP TO JUSTICE MUSEUM - APRIL 11

SUPPORT HSPS STAFF AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER
Come out and support your faculty and staff as they participate in a basketball tournament to raise money for the Special Olympics. The tournament starts April 12 at 3:00 at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School...click here for more details.

SIXTH GRADE TRIP TO SKIDAWAY ISLAND - APR. 7 - 9

SENIOR CLASS OVERNIGHT RETREAT - APRIL 3

K & PRE-1ST TRIP TO CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS - APR. 4

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT ON THURS. MARCH 27
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, March 27th at 7:30p.m. in the Upper School Library. Holy Spirit College presents "Preserving our Christian and Preservation of the Bodmer Papyrus.”...details.

ADVANCED CATECHIST TRAINING CLASSES HELD AT HSPS
In 2008, the Office of Religious Education will offer 18 classes that can be applied toward Advanced Catechist certifications. Classes start Jan. 19 and will be held at Holy Spirit Prep. School...details.

THE LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR IS ON MARCH 27

ATLANTA OPERA VISITS THE LOWER SCHOOL ON MARCH 11

MOTHER'S LENTEN SPIRITUAL TALK AND LUNCHEON MAR 11
All HSPS Mothers are invited...details.

3RD GRADE ST. PATRICK'S DINNER THEATRE ON MARCH 13

LOVE & MARRIAGE CELEBRATION FOR PARENTS ON MAR 14
Click here for details about this wonderful evening.

HSPS Float in ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE SAT MARCH 15
Click here for details about this fun annual event.