PLEASE BRING FLOWERS FOR MAY CROWNING ON MAY 1
In honor of Our Blessed Mother, Mary, all students are
asked to bring a flower to school on May 1st
to adorn the Statue of Mary during the May Crowning
ceremony.
LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY FOR PROJECT ZAMBIA - MAY 2
7TH AND 8TH GRADE STANDARDIZED TESTING IS APRIL 21-24
CONGRATULATIONS TO
ORATORICAL CONTEST WINNER
 Congratulations to
6th grader Chino Sison for winning the HSPS Oratorical Contest. Chino
will advance to the Archdiocesan Oratorical Competition on Thursday, April 24 at Blessed Trinity High School.
We wish him the best of luck!
Click here to see
participant photos.
LOWER SCHOOL PROGRESS
REPORTS DIST. ON APRIL 18
HSP SUMMER STOCK THEATRE
EXPERIENCE - APPLY NOW!
Attention rising 7th graders and above:
the HSP Summer Stock Theatre opens its doors in June 2008. This
program is modeled on Regional Summer Stock Repertory Theatre. Alumni will
perform along side current drama students in the American classic, “Our
Town,” written by Thornton Wilder. Together with Triple
Threat Theatre, friends, neighbors, and members of the
community will be invited to share in this enriching and exciting summer
experience. Acceptance is limited to the number of roles in “Our
Town”, so apply early.
Please click here for more program and registration information.
HSPS STUDENT
QUALIFIES FOR STATE GEOGRAPHY BEE
 Congratulations to seventh grader J.P. Smith
who qualified for the state level National Geographic Geography Bee
competition in Milledgeville on April 4. After winning this
year's HSPS National Geographic Bee, he took a written geography test to qualify
for state. This
is JP's second time qualifying for the state level in this
competition. Best of luck in the state competition!
HSPS GIRLS SCOUTS ON Q100
RADIO COMMERCIAL
Six of our HSPS Girl Scouts can be heard on Q100 as they promote the
Girls Scouts Atlanta Volunteer Service Center Cookie Drive Thru.
Click here to listen to
the commercial.
GREAT RESULTS IN
STATE LITERARY COMPETITION
Update: The
HSPS Upper School students performed very well at the State Literary
Competition on March 11th at Valdosta State University. The
following students earned the following places:
Chris Opperman - 2nd place, Spelling
Blair Brown - 2nd place, Girls Argumentative Essay Writing
Meg Livermore - tied 3rd place, International Extemp. Speaking
Brendan Boyle - 4th place, Boys Argumentative Essay Writing
Congratulations to these students for these great
accomplishments and also to those who did so well in the regional Literary Competition. The
regional results for HSP students are as follows:
Mike Shaw - tied for first in Humorous Interpretation
Janie Janeczko - 3rd place domestic extemp.
Meg Livermore - 2nd place foreign extemp.
Blair Brown - 2nd place girls argumentative writing
Elizabeth Hanna -3rd place piano
Brendan Boyle - 1st place boys argumentative writing
Chris Oppermann - 2nd place spelling
Serafina Furgiuele - 1st place girls solo
Rick Calk - 3rd place boys solo
Congratulations to all!!
Archery Team HAS another fantastic STATE shoot!
Despite having a small team attend last weekend’s GBAA State
Indoor in Augusta, HSPS swept the awards! Congratulations to the
entire team and special congratulations to the following
winners:
Youth Male Bare Bow – Peter Boyle, State Champion; Young Adult
Bare Bow – Greg Stoll, State Champion; Alex Raus – 2nd;
Sean Scrybalo – 3rd and Young Adult Female Free Style
Limited – Amanda Walker, 2nd.
APRIL 4 IS A LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
Students are invited to wear sprit wear with a donation to Project
Zambia.
 BENEFIT
CONCERT FUNDRAISER FOR PROJECT ZAMBIA
Come enjoy music from our own talented HSPS students at this great
event to raise money for Project Zambia. The concert is
Friday, April 4 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Upper School Gym. The
cost is $10 and concessions will be available. This year, the Lower School
is supporting a special service project, the Zambia Project.
Click here for details about the Zambia Project
HSCC FEATURES ONLINE LENTEN
REFLECTIONS
You can visit the Holy Spirit Church website to watch a
series of video-taped "mini homilies" from Monsignor Dillon and
Father Bailey to help us as we make our spiritual journey
through lent...click
here.
LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS NAME SANDY SPRINGS CREEK
The name suggested by three of our lower school students,
Liberty Guinn Creek, was chosen as the Sandy Springs City
Council favorite to be forwarded on to the USGS naming board...details.
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE PHOTO
PROOFS NOW ONLINE
*The Father Daughter Dance Photos can now be found from the link within
the newsletter pages. Click here
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to select your complimentary photo and to order additional photos from
this great event. The order deadline is Feb. 26!
STATUS OF
THE LOWER SCHOOL PICNIC PAVILION...more
REMINDER - EARLY
DISMISSAL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14
School will dismiss at
12:30 on March 14 for a Faculty Retreat. ESP will be available from
12:30 – 6 p.m.
LOWER SCHOOL ST.
PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION MAR 14
Lower school students
may wear uniform enhancements.
HSPS STUDENT CHAMPION OF
GISA STATE SPELLING BEE!
 Congratulations
to eighth grader Todd Jones for winning the 2008
Georgia Independent School Association Middle School Spelling Bee.
In addition to his impressive win this year, Todd also won the
Georgia Independent School Association Middle School Spelling Bee last
year (2007) as well. Todd will now go on to compete in the GAE / Atlanta
Daily World State Spelling Bee Competition on March 21st in Atlanta.
We're very proud of you Todd, Good luck!
Upper SCHOOL CLASS TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS DUE 3/7!
Please
click here
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for trip details and to
print the permission slip.
CUSTOM HSPS FLANNEL PJ'S NOW AVAILABLE
Our new, custom HSPS cougar flannel pajama bottoms and boxers are in
stock and ready for purchase! Sizes are available for the whole family,
from Preschool to Adult.
Click here to see them and for ordering
information.
HSPS NATIONAL HONOR
SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP NOMINEES
Congratulations
to seniors Nigel Deen and Max Jones for being selected as nominees for
the National Honor Society scholarship competition...more.
PRESchool Spring Soccer
Registration
Another exciting season will be kicking off soon! Hurry, the
registration deadline is Jan. 30. There are just SIX spots left! Click
here for the registration form and more details.
Pre-K3 and Pre-K4
REMEMBER ~ LAST RE-ENROLLMENT
DEADLINE IS JAN. 25!
Re-enrollment Invitations 08-09 were mailed out 11/20/07 and
this is a reminder that the last date for re-enrollment is 1/25/2008.
Please note that we are now wait-listed at many grade levels and any
available spaces from students that have not re-enrolled will need to be
released on January 28th.
upper school ART & Literary
JOURNAL DEADLINE jan. 25
Friday,
January 18th is the last day for submissions for the Upper School Art
and Literary Journal. Students may submit short stories, poems,
artwork, or music. All submissions should be electronic and
accompanied by the submission form.
Click
here for the form.
THREE HSPS STUDENTS SEMI-FINALISTS IN MLK CONTEST
 Congratulations
to three of
our students whose artwork
was selected as
semi-finalist
winners in the Archdiocesan
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Poster Contest. The posters
will be displayed on Jan. 20
at 3:00
at the MLK Youth and
Young Adult Program at St.
Peter Claver
School.
Click here to see the awards letters.
New Math Club Details
Creative Drama & Reader's Theater Workshop-Gr.
3-6
Reading & Artistic Response Club-Grades
1-2
ZAMBIA SERVICE PROJECT
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
This year, the Lower School is supporting a special service project,
the Zambia Project. Students hold special fundraising and awareness
events for the project throughout the year. Starting Feb. 4, students
are encouraged to bring their disposable change for Project Zambia. The change can be brought to school on any day of the week. In addition,
Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits will be sold every Wednesday morning during Lent, with all profits going to this project. The chicken biscuits must be purchased ahead of time using
this form. The orders and money for biscuits can be turned in to your child’s homeroom teacher.
Click here for details about the Zambia Project.
our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
Students enjoyed special
celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, Dec. 12...more.
LOWER SCHOOL 2ND QUARTER
REPORT CARDS DIST. DEC. 20
PRESCHOOL & LOWER
SCHOOL ADVENT HERO CAMPAIGN
The Preschool & Lower School Campuses begin the annual HERO Campaign
this weekend at the annual Family Advent Evening! HSPS students can
sponsor a child at The Solidarity School by contributing $20.00 to
purchase a polar fleece jacket for each student. We have 109 students
who need to be sponsored! details
GREAT STOCKING-STUFFER
Multiple Award-Winning Catholic Film is the Perfect Stocking-Stuffer
this Christmas! Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition
click here for more
information!
Power Over Prejudice
Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to our five Lower School winners of the
Power Over Prejudice essay contest. They represented Holy Spirit
Prep at the Power Over Prejudice Summit at Georgia Tech.
Click here to read the winning essays.
HSPS Varsity Football Region
Champs T-shirtS
Stop by Mrs. Browning's Office to purchase a shirt for $10. Various
sizes are available.
Click here to see the shirt.
HSPS Varsity Football Senior
spotlighted in news
Senior Max Jones was featured in the Northside Neighbor
newspaper for his leadership on and off the field. We are also proud to
announce that Max was selected for the GISA All Star Team. It's a great
honor to have Max represent our school in this game. Congratulations
Max!
Click here
to read the article.
LOWER
SCHOOL SOCCER TEAMS ARE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to both the U12 Girls and U12 Boys Holy Spirit Prep
soccer teams who won the Catholic Metro Soccer League Championship
Tournament! Click on the photos to enlarge.
HSPS STUDENT APPEARS ON
OPRAH
Joseph Seta recently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show with the Atlanta
Boys Choir.
Click here and then on “Holiday Harmony” to see Joseph and his
fellow Atlanta Boys Choir singers perform “Silent Night” with Josh
Groban. Well done, Joseph!
UPPER SCHOOL MID-YEAR
EXAM SCHEDULE...details
Christmas Website Fun
Be a
HERO- Advent Hero Campaign Details
Secret Santa Shop Details
LOWER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS
UNIFORM ENHANCEMENT DAY
On Friday, Dec. 14, the Lower School will have a Christmas uniform
enhancement day (holiday bows, t-shirts, socks, etc.) for students who
would like to make a donation to Holy Spirit Prep's
Project Zambia.
Congratulations to the '07
HSPS Homecoming Court
Click on the photo to enlarge.
VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM ARE REGION CHAMPS
Congratulations to the Varsity Football team for winning the
Region! HSPS lost a close, double overtime game to Tifarea in the State
Playoffs, but we congratulate the team on a great season.
LOWER SCHOOL BATTLE OF
THE BOOKS
Grades 3-6 have
the opportunity to participate in the Battle of the Books reading
competition. The sign-up deadline is Nov. 30...details.
 Upper
School Teacher wins
Class Act award
Congratulations to Mr. Radosta!
Click here to
see him featured on WXIA Channel 11 News.
THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Click here
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Thanksgiving Break begins on Tuesday Nov. 20 at 12:30. Classes
resume on Monday, Nov. 26.
Adoration to be held
Nov. 4-5 and Prayer Messages being collected for Archbishop Gregory's
recovery...details.
College Application
Deadline is Oct. 31!
Please click here for important details.
There will be a School
Spirit Day on Nov. 2. Students may wear casual clothes if they
bring in a cash donation to the Zambia Project.
Click here for details about the project.
Junior high student-led conferences
will be on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Upper
School.
Picture RETAKE day is
Thursday, Nov. 8 (and Nov. 9 for remaining Preschoolers)! Students
need to wear their dress uniforms. Pictures can be viewed at
www.schoolpix.biz
and you can download the order form by
clicking here.
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Preschool Parent-Teacher
Conferences will be on Nov. 12 and 13. Details will be posted soon.
6th Grade Parents’
Information Evening at the Upper School will be on Thursday, Nov. 15
from 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. in the lower library. Hors d'oeuvres and
refreshments will be served. |
