HOLIDAY BASKETBALL CLINIC WITH MATT HARPRING
Holy Spirit Prep is excited to host a Holiday Basketball Clinic Sponsored by Matt Harpring for boys and girls ages 8 – 14 on Dec. 26-29. For more info and to sign-up, click here.

LITTLE COUGAR BASKETBALL REGISTRATION OPEN
Online registration is open now for Little Cougar Basketball. The registration deadline is November 11th. Click here for more details and to register online.
 

LOOK AT WHAT REDIRECTING YOUR TAX DOLLARS COULD DO!

ACT NOW FOR GOAL 2011!
 For more information, click here

ORDER YOUR DIVISION CHAMPS BLACK OUT T-SHIRT!
Holy Spirit Prep Varsity football team is in the semi-final championship round, Saturday, November 5 at North Springs. Show school spirit by purchasing your “black out” GFC Division Champs long-sleeved t-shirts for only $15 each. T-shirts must be purchased by midnight Thursday, October 20. Click here to order now. Want to pay with Cash or Check? Visit the main office on any HSP campus!
 

SUPPORT THE HSP PVA! THE ANNUAL WREATH SALE IS GOING ON NOW - THE DEADLINE IS OCT 24!
Click here to view and purchase this year's collection.


 

UPPER SCHOOL FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION
Upper School students must register online to participate in the US Athletic Program. Registration must be completed prior to the first team practice.
Click here to register now!

PRESCHOOL AND LOWER SCHOOL FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION OPEN - DEADLINES ARE AUG 10 & 20
Online registration is open now. The deadline for Cougar Soccer is Aug.10th and Little Cougar Soccer is Aug. 20th. Click on the links below to register:
Little Cougar Soccer
Cougar Soccer

ACT NOW FOR GOAL 2011!
As of August 12th, the Department of Revenue had approved $22,091,301 of tax credits under the $50 million cap. (Note that this is more than twice the amount of tax credits approved at this time last year, which was $10.2 million on 8/9/10.) For 2011, $27,908,699 in Qualified Education Expense tax credits remain available. There are hundreds of schools vying for this same pot of money so we need to ACT NOW. In light of the probability of the cap being met this year, we encourage your early participation in 2011. For more information, click here.

SUPPORT YOUR PVA - HSPS NIGHTS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Help support our school while eating great food! Several local restaurants will donate 10% of your bill to HSPS on certain nights. Click here for restaurants and dates.

2011-12 SUMMER READING INFORMATION...click here

LOWER SCHOOL SUPPLY INFO
There is still time to order your EduKit school supply kit. Enjoy the convenience of 'one stop shopping' for your student's back to school supplies. These kits include brand name supplies and are exactly what the teachers have requested. Order by June 30th and enjoy a 5% discount and free shipping right to the school - no hassle with forgetting something on the first day! Orders placed after June 30th are not eligible for the discount and free shipping. In addition, the kits will be shipped to your home address. You may order online at www.edukitinc.com. Click here to view supply lists.

PRESCHOOL AND LOWER SCHOOL FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION OPEN - DEADLINES ARE AUG 10 & 31
Online registration is open now. The deadline for Cougar Soccer is Aug.10th and Little Cougar Soccer is Aug. 31st. Click on the links below to register:
Little Cougar Soccer
Cougar Soccer

UPPER SCHOOL FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE...click here

PK4 & JK PREPPIE PROM IS MAY 11 IN MCDONOUGH HALL...drop off in classrooms at 3:45

Sophia Institute Press Becomes Publishing Division of hOLY SPIRIT COLLEGE...details

SMALL CLASS SIZES ARE BETTER!
The Washington Post weighs in on the class size debate...read more.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS IN REGION TOURNAMENTS AND HSP PLAYERS SELECTED TO ALL REGION...read more.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS IN REGION TOURNAMENTS AND HSP PLAYERS SELECTED TO ALL REGION...read more.
 

Both HSPS boys and girls are cross country GISA Region 1 AAA Champions!...click here to read more and for meet recaps.

HSPS FOOTBALL TEAM VIRTUES FEATURED IN THE GEORGIA BULLETIN
...click here.

SIGN UP FOR YOUR UPPER SCHOOL RETREAT NOW
Click here for dates, details and the registration page.

MOTHER'S MORNING OUT REGISTRATION
Holy Spirit Preparatory School welcomes you to enroll your child in our Mother's Morning Out program at the Preschool.  We offer two sessions: a Tuesday/Thursday program from 9:00-11:30 a.m. for children ages 9 months to 20 months old and a Monday/Wednesday/Friday program from 8:45-11:45 a.m. for older children ages 21 months through 36 months old. Please contact Preschool Director Mary Agrippina at (404)252-8008 to register your child for next 2011/2012 school year.

US TEACHER MS. SLOAN PUBLISHED IN ONE SUNDAY VISITOR...read article

SIXTH GRADE TRIP TO SKIDAWAY ISLAND
Deadline is April 8.  Click here for more details and to register.

ARCHERY TEAM MAKES A SWEEP AT STATE!
We had 5 first place finishers and one who set a NEW STATE RECORD and one who came very close...Congratulations to the following: Young Adult Male Freestyle Limited Sate Champion - Peter Boyle, Young Adult Female Freestyle Limited State Champion - Anne Meadows, runner-up - Sarah Cullen. Young Adult Male Barebow Champion - Adam Kendall, 2nd - Alejo Munoz, 3rd - Matt Bishop. Young Adult Female Freestyle Limited Recurve State Champion and new State Record holder - Caroline Suarez!!! (458-9). Youth Female Freestyle Limited Champion - Carolina Pinzon, Youth Male Freestyle Limited Champion - Cole Werner.

SUCCESS AT GISA STATE LITERARY COMPETITION
Congratulations to the following students on their awards at the competition! Todd Jones - State Spelling Champion; John Patrick K-L - 2nd Place Oral Interpretation of Literature; Luke Voss - 4th Place Personal Essay; Will Thompson - 4th Place International Extemporaneous Speaking.

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2011 ALL STAR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE MICHAEL AGRIPPINA! Click here to read more.

SENIOR TRIP TO ROME FINAL PAYMENT DUE
Click here to make your payment online.

please note that THE LOWER & uPPER SCHOOL (NOT PRESCHOOL) will now be in school on Easter Monday but will not need to extend the school-year unless we have any additional closures

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
We have previously enjoyed the presence in our school community of a number of visiting students from overseas and have recently been asked to consider hosting visiting high school students from China, Vietnam and Korea for the 2011 / 2012 school-year. These students would be enrolled for the full academic year.  Host families would receive a tuition credit from Holy Spirit Prep of $10,000 for each student hosted as a family member for the academic year. If tuition is already paid the credit can be taken as a refund or applied to future tuition. Families can host one or more students. If you are interested, please contact President Genner with the number (and gender) of students that can be hosted.

CLICK HERE FOR SPRING GALA DETAILS

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.

STUDENTS VISIT Archbishop Donoghue
Upper school students treated Archbishop Donoghue with a cake depicting the Vatican Flag. The cake was baked as part of the Upper School Roma fundraiser.

A MESSAGE OF LOVE...CLICK HERE

UPPER SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW
Upper School students must register online to participate in the US Athletic Program. Registration must be completed prior to the first team practice. Click here to register now!

PROJECT BETHLEHEM RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Project Bethlehem Raffle results! First Prize: Fully paid trip to the Holy Land with Monsignor Winner: Mr. George Levert (HSCC parishioner) Second Prize: Premium seats to Beauty and the Beast at the Fox Winner: The Whelan family (Holy Spirit Prep) Third Prize: Elegant dinner at the Horse Radish Grill Winner: Father James Flanagan (HSCC Parochial Vicar) The students and faculty of Project Bethlehem would like to thank you for your support in raising $9,610 dollars for the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem. With these funds the hospital will be able to deliver 38 babies or save the life of 9 babies in the intensive-care unit! For more information, please visit www.birthplaceofhope.org 

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.

LOWER SCHOOL SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION OPEN
DEADLINE IS JAN 28  Click here for information and to register

SCHOOL WILL REMAIN CLOSED ON FRIDAY JAN 14 DUE TO WEATHER

EXCELLENT RESULTS FOR THE ARCHERY TEAM
The Archery team went to Conyers this past Saturday to compete in the GAA 25 Meter FITA round and 4 of our 8 shooters placed in the age groups:
1st Place Male Compound Cadet = Peter Boyle
2nd Place Female Compound Cadet = Anne Meadows
3rd Place Female Compound Junior = Sarah Cullen
1st Place Female Compound Cub = Carolina Pinzon

Both HSPS boys and girls are cross country GISA Region 1 AAA Champions!
Read Holy Spirit Prep Sweeps Region Titles article
Read HSPS Cross Country feature in the Georgia Bulletin
Read more details and meet recaps

HSPS FOOTBALL TEAM VIRTUES FEATURED IN THE GEORGIA BULLETIN...click here.

WIN A TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND!
Project Bethlehem Apostolate is selling raffle tickets to raise awareness for Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem.  Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to join Monsignor Dillon on a trip to the Holy Land and support the apostolate.Click here for more details.Online raffle sales close tonight! To buy a raffle ticket, click here

HSP CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS ON SALE
Holy Spirit Prep has commissioned a special, commemorative Christmas ornament for HSP families. Ornaments will be available for purchase at Family Advent Evening, all Christmas Programs, during Secret Santa week or you can purchase them online here.

EXCELLENT RESULTS FOR THE ARCHERY TEAM
The Archery team went to Conyers this past Saturday to compete in the GAA 25 Meter FITA round and 4 of our 8 shooters placed in the age groups:
1st Place Male Compound Cadet = Peter Boyle
2nd Place Female Compound Cadet = Anne Meadows
3rd Place Female Compound Junior = Sarah Cullen
1st Place Female Compound Cub = Carolina Pinzon

Both HSPS boys and girls are cross country GISA Region 1 AAA Champions!
Read Holy Spirit Prep Sweeps Region Titles article
Read HSPS Cross Country feature in the Georgia Bulletin
Read more details and meet recaps

HSPS FOOTBALL TEAM VIRTUES FEATURED IN THE GEORGIA BULLETIN...click here.

Need-Based Financial Assistance for 2011-2012
For grades Kindergarten through High School
Need-based Financial Assistance information and instructions can be found at by clicking here. If you did not receive Financial Assistance for the 2010-2011 school year, but anticipate needing assistance for 2011-2012 school year, please (1) complete the the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) through School & Student Services, (2) send your 2009 Federal Tax Return, including W-2's and schedules, to Kelly Sickafoose at the Upper School, and (3) submit your re-enrollment invitation(s) to Holy Spirit Preparatory School with the appropriate deposit. Should you choose to apply for Need-based Financial Assistance, please note, the deadline to submit all paperwork is December 31, 2010.
GOAL Scholarships PK4 through High School
In addition, if you have a child entering PK4 or Kindergarten (or any grade by way of transfer from a public school) and are considering applying for a GOAL scholarship you should complete the GOAL application as soon as possible as we have very limited uncommitted funds being held for our school and you will only have priority for a GOAL scholarship until December 31st 2010. Please note that to apply for GOAL you must have submitted your application for admission paperwork with at least the minimum deposit before December 31st. The enrollment agreement can be contingent upon receiving a GOAL scholarship but the contract becomes binding and the deposit non-refundable once you are notified that you have qualified for GOAL.  

YOUR TAXES YOUR CHOICE - GEORGIA GOAL
Last chance deadline Dec. 1st!
Tell the government how to spend your hard-earned Georgia state tax dollars! Click here to learn more.

LITTLE COUGAR BASKETBALL REGISTRATION OPEN
Online registration is open now for Little Cougar Basketball. The registration deadline is November 11th. Click here for more details and to register online.

UPPER SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW
Upper School students must register online to participate in the US Athletic Program. Registration must be completed prior to the first team practice...click here to register.

SUPPORT THE HSPS PVA!
THE ANNUAL WREATH SALE IS GOING ON NOW - THE DEADLINE IS OCT 15!
Click here to view and purchase this year's collection.

DINNER WITH THE GENNERS
All parents are cordially invited to dinner at The Genner's home. If you would like to attend, please reserve one available spaces online here. RSVP's are required.

LOWER SCHOOL BASKETBALL REGISTRATION OPEN
Online registration is open now for the Grades 3-6 Basketball Program. The deadline is September 22. Click here to register.

LOWER SCHOOL BASKETBALL REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW
Click here for more details and to register online

UPPER SCHOOL BASKETBALL REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW
Click here for more details and to register online

Two Holy Spirit Prep Teachers Receive Notre Dame ACE fellowship...details

REMEMBER TO RETURN YOUR STUDENT FORMS FOR 2010-2011! Forms can be found in the Download Center below.

UPPER SCHOOL FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW. REGISTRATION DEADLINES AUG 2-9
Upper School students must register online to participate in the US Athletic Program. Registration must be completed prior to the first team practice.

PRESCHOOL AND LOWER SCHOOL FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION OPEN - DEADLINES ARE AUG 6 & 12
Online registration is open now. The deadline for Cougar Soccer is August 6 and Little Cougar Soccer is Aug. 12. Click on the links below to register:
Little Cougar Soccer
Cougar Soccer

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2010!
Click here to see the list of College Acceptances

HSPS HEAD GIRL FEATURED IN THE GEORGIA BULLETIN'S 2010 GRADUATES VIDEO...click here.

2010-11 SUMMER READING INFORMATION...click here.

HOLY SPIRIT PREP HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE...details.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS
Order your First Communion Video...click here. To view and purchase photos, click here.

SIXTH GRADE TRIP TO SKIDAWAY ISLAND DEADLINE
Any outstanding payments are due ASAP. Click here for more details and to register.

UPPER SCHOOL CLASS TRIP FINAL PAYMENTS DUE NOW
Please click on the appropriate link to pay online:
7th & 8th Grade Trip to Sea World / Discovery Cove
9th & 10th Grade Trip to Washington  D.C.
11th & 12th Grade Trip to New York

LOWER SCHOOL ORATORICAL CONTEST
The Oratorical Contest was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Lower School with competitors from the 6th - 8th grades. The following students received honors: 1st place: Trevor DeLaere (6th grade); 2nd place: Ryan Jackson (7th grade); 3rd place: Meredith Jones (7th grade). Trevor will go on to compete in the semi-finals of the Archdiocesan Oratorical Contest on April 29th at Blessed Trinity. Congratulations to all the contestants!

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE PHOTOS ONLINE NOW
Click here for instructions on viewing and selecting photos. The DEADLINE for selecting your complimentary photo and any additional orders is February 26.

HSPS MOTHER'S MORNING OUT REGISTRATION
The Preschool at Holy Spirit Preparatory School is excited to continue its Mother’s Morning Out program. Registration for the program will be open to all HSP siblings from February 1 - 12. If you are interested in the program, please contact Miss Dara at dliberatore@holyspiritprep.org.

Congratulations to this year’s Geography Bee Winner Angela Dale!

PRESCHOOL SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 10
Online registration is open now. Preschool Little Cougar Soccer registration is open until Feb. 10. Click on the links below to register:
Preschool Little Cougar Soccer

UPPER SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JAN 13
Upper School students must register online to participate in the US Athletic Program. Registration must be completed prior to the first team practice. Click here to register now!

SCHOOL IS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER TODAY, 1/8

HSP CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
Holy Spirit Prep has commissioned a special, commemorative Christmas ornament for HSP families. Ornaments will be available for purchase at Grandparent's Day, Family Advent Evening, all Christmas Programs, during Secret Santa week or you can purchase them online here.

UNIQUE TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR HSPS DONORS DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 17
HSPS has partnered with the GOAL Scholarship Program. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO REDUCE YOUR GA STATE TAXES

LOWER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ON DEC 18
The Lower School will have Mass at 8:30 a.m. (Dress uniform for students), followed by classroom parties and then Early Dismissal at 12:30 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL MID-TERM EXAM SCHEDULE...view.

LITTLE COUGAR BASKETBALL REGISTRATION OPEN
Online registration is open now for Little Cougar Basketball. The registration deadline is November 7th. Click here for more details and to register online.

Holy Spirit Prep named one of Top 50 Catholic High Schools in America FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW...details
 

LITTLE COUGAR

 REGISTRATION OPEN
Online registration is open now for Little Cougar Basketball. The registration deadline is Nov. 7. Click here for more details and to register online.

REMINDER - THE UPPER SCHOOL WILL BE DISMISSED AT 12:30 ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH

UPPER SCHOOL CLASS TRIP SIGNUP DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 30
All students who would like to go on the class trips in April need to sign-up and pay their deposit by October 30. Please click on the appropriate link for more details and to sign-up and pay online:
7th & 8th Grade Trip to Sea World / Discovery Cove
9th & 10th Grade Trip to Washington  D.C.
11th & 12th Grade Trip to New York

OUTSTANDING CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Cross Country team who finished as region 1AAA Runners-up at the Region Meet on Monday. Special congratulations to Hannah Meadows who won as the repeating Region 1AAA Champion. Congratulations as well to the Varsity Boys Cross Country team on their 3rd place overall finish and special congratulations to Ryan Doyle who also won as the repeating Region 1AAA Champion.

The Junior High Cross Country teams had a very impressive showing  at the MAAC Championship with a 1st place girls team finish and a 3rd place boys team finish. Special congratulations to Angela Dale who finished in 1st place and became the MAAC JH girls champion for the second year in a row.

Good luck to everyone at the State Meet on October 31!

HSPS ANNUAL WREATH SALE IS GOING ON NOW! Ordering is easier than ever with our new online system. Please help directly support our students through the only PVA Fundraiser...click here for details and to order online.

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT WINS ART CONTEST
Last month, the 6th graders in Mrs. Matakis's art class entered a t-shirt design contest for the Catholic Charities of Atlanta 8th Annual Scott’s Run.  The contest was open to all middle school students in Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese.  6th grader Emily Olague won the contest, and her winning design was featured on the front of the runners' shirts for the race on October 3. Congratulations, Emily!

UPPER SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 1 Upper School students must register online to participate in the US Athletic Program. Registration must be completed prior to the first team practice. Click here to register now!

LOWER SCHOOL BASKETBALL REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
Online registration is open now for the Grades 3-6 Basketball Program. The deadline is September 20. Click here to register.

GET YOUR NOTRE DAME TICKETS!
A Win-Win Opportunity- Support the HSPS Teachers Continuing Education Fund through your purchase of Notre Dame Football tickets! All Home Games are available! Bidding for all games is open online now...click here.

SUPPORT SOLIDARITY SCHOOL, WIN A HOUSE!
The Solidarity School is grateful to its partners in the community who have come together to offer them the opportunity to sponsor this raffle to raise funds to support the Solidarity School. Please join with us by purchasing tickets online for $50 each. To purchase a ticket or for more information, click here.

PARENT STUDENT COLLEGE FORUM ON SEPT 16
Current 9th & 10th Grade Students and Parents are encouraged to attend The Inside Scoop-How to Become a Stronger College Applicant...details

PRESCHOOL FAMILY FUN NIGHT IS ON SEPT 17
Join the entire preschool community at 5:00 in the Lower School Cafeteria for a magic show and enjoy a fabulous Italian feast from Zucca. Bring the whole family and enjoy the festivities! Adults are $8 and children are $4. RSVP by Sept. 11 by clicking here.

NEXT LECTURE SERIES EVENT IS ON SEPT 17
The next event in the Holy Spirit College Lecture Series is on Thursday, September 17th at 7:30p.m. in the Upper School Library. Dr. Nicolas A.F. Chronos, MD, FCC, FESC, FAHA, FRCP President & CEO of St. Joseph’s Translational Research Institute, will present "The Future of Catholic Healthcare in America”...more details. The lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please click here to RSVP to reserve space(s).

CATHOLICS OF THE CARIBBEAN DAY IS SEPT 14
All students can dress in their favorite pirate clothing on Mon, Sept. 14!

UPPER SCHOOL SPORTS REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW
Upper School students must register online to participate in the US Athletic Program. Registration must be completed prior to the first team practice. Click here to register now!

PROJECT ZAMBIA REACHES ITS GOAL OF RAISING $46,250!!
   CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT PROJECT ZAMBIA

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AT THE SPRING GALA
Over 350 people attended this year's Gala to benefit the Teachers Continuing Education Fund. Thank you very much for your support, especially our wonderful sponsors who helped raise an amazing net total of $146,078! If you could not attend and would still like to make a Spring Gala donation, please click here.

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE PHOTOS ONLINE
Click here to view and purchase photos from this great event.

CARPOOL GUIDELINES FOR ALL SCHOOL MASS DAYS
Please click here to review these important guidelines.

AMAZING RESULTS AT ODYSSEY OF THE MIND COMPETITION
The first-ever HSPS Odyssey of the Mind team performed spectacularly in Savannah on Feb. 21st. The team finished in 2nd place, only 2 points behind 1st, and therefore earned the right to compete in the State Finals in Columbus, GA, in early April. Additionally, the Holy Spirit Prep team won the Odyssey of the Mind's most prestigious award, the Ranatra Fusca award for its incredible performance. Click here to read about the team members and all of the details from their competition. Good luck in the State Competition!

UNIQUE TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR HSPS DONORS...HSPS has partnered with the GOAL Scholarship Program. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO REDUCE YOUR GA STATE TAXES

A GREAT WAY TO HELP DONATE TO HSPS!
Georgia Natural Gas is making donations to schools if you switch your natural gas service and there are customer incentives as well. Please click here for details about this great opportunity for the school community.

LOWER SCHOOL STANFORD TESTING APRIL 15-21

GRTL FACE OF PERSONHOOD BABY PHOTO CONTEST
Georgia Right to Life announces its 1st Annual, "I am a Person" baby photo contest. To learn all about this opportunity for proud parents, grandparents and other family members (and friends) to submit and vote for their child to be the face of our personhood campaign this year, click on this website. All official rules can be found here.

ALL SCHOOL EARLY DISMISSAL - 12:30 PM ON MAR 27

HSPS MOTHER'S MORNING OUT REGISTRATION
The Preschool at Holy Spirit Preparatory School is excited to continue its Mother’s Morning Out program. Registration for the program will be open to all HSP siblings from February 16 - March 2, 2009. If you are interested in the program, please contact Miss Dara at dliberatore@holyspiritprep.org.

SPRING STUDENT SOCCER COACHES NEEDED
Spring soccer teams are forming at the Lower School and we are looking for 11th and 12th grade students who would like to be coaches and/or assistant coaches. It is a great way to earn school service hours and the lower school kids would much prefer to have you as their coaches than regular moms and dads....details.

LOWER SCHOOL CLUB PHOTOS ON FEB 11

K & PRE-1ST ONLY 12:30 DISMISSAL ON FEB 12

LOWER SCHOOL CLUB MEXICO SIGNUP GOING ON...details.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPELLING BEE CHAMPION
JP Smith won an impressive 2nd Place in the Archdiocesan spelling bee on Tuesday, January 27th at St. Jude the Apostle School. P Smith was the overall HSP champion and Clara Diodati was our runner-up in this year's HSP Middle School Spelling Bee. Both JP and Clara will compete in the GISA statewide spelling bee in February. Congratulations and good luck!
 

COUGAR & LITTLE COUGAR SOCCER REGISTRATION OPEN
Online registration is open now. The deadline is Jan. 30 for Cougar Soccer and Little Cougar Soccer registration is open until 56 players sign-up or Jan. 30. Click on the links below to register:
Little Cougar Soccer
Cougar Soccer

REENROLLMENT CONTRACTS DUE JAN 23
Reenrollment contracts were mailed out on Monday, December 1st and the reenrollment deadline is January 23. If you have not received your copy please contact the Business office.

GREAT NEWS:  ZONING approved!
The Sandy Springs City Council approved Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s application for a special use plan Tuesday night, August 19, 2008, clearing the final obstacle for HSPS to begin final planning for a new campus on Long Island Drive.  Thanks to all of you for your work and prayers in support of the new campus.

2 HSPS STUDENTS FEATURED AS ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Demi Douglas and Michael Agrippina who are both featured in the Northside Neighbor newspaper as Athletes of the Week! Click on their names to view the articles online.

CONGRATS TO ALL-SELECT BAND & ORCHESTRA STUDENTS
Senior student Matt Dale and Junior student Charlie Martin participated in the GISA All-Select Band and Orchestra in Columbus, Ga. Matt Dale was selected to perform as one of the 1st violins. Charlie Martin was selected as the principal player in the clarinet section. Both students represented Holy Spirit Prep very well, and deserve much praise for such high musical accomplishments. Great job, Matt and Charlie!

ONE ACT PLAY WINS 1ST PLACE IN GISA REGION!
Congrats to this year’s One Act Play cast and crew members for winning 1st Place – Superior Rank for their performance “The Apple Tree” at the GISA Region Competition this week at Mt. Vernon:
Megan Piwonka, Chris Nielsen, Rick Calk, Benny Esposito, Ritchie O’Connell, Lee Brown, Joe Voss, John Patrick Kiernan-Lewis, Kali Higgins, Joe Murray, Amy Dixon and Emily Dixon. And a special congratulations to Rick Calk for his Best Actor Award for the 3rd year in a row! The One Act Play cast and crew will next perform “The Apple Tree” in the state competition on November 11th at Darton College in Albany, GA. The win was featured in the Sandy Springs Reporter, click here to see the article.

2 HSPS STUDENTS FEATURED AS ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Hannah Meadows and Ryan Doyle who are both featured in the Northside Neighbor newspaper as Athletes of the Week! Click on their names to view the articles online.

LOWER SCHOOL CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Students in grades 3-6 are invited to join the Creative Writing Club. We will meet on Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:00 beginning on November 13. Click here for more info and to sign up.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK
Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25th (No ESP, Lunch Bunch or Friends After School will be
available). Classes resume - Monday, December 1st. Happy Thanksgiving!

LOWER SCHOOL KNITTING CLUB FORMING...details.

LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE DAY IS NOVEMBER 14

NEW HOME FOOTBALL FIELD FOR 2008 SEASON
Our "home field" this season will be The Great Park Morgan Falls. The park is located at 450 Morgan Falls Place in Sandy Springs. Directions from the Upper School Campus:
• Turn right on Northside Dr NW toward Mt Paran Rd NW
• Turn right at Mt Paran Rd NW
• Turn left at Long Island Dr NW
• Turn right at Mt Vernon Hwy NW
• Turn left at Roswell Rd NE
• Turn left at Morgan Falls Rd
• Once on Morgan Falls Road, you need to take the first LEFT to the Athletic Fields and then the stadium is straight back
Click here to use Mapquest for directions.

LS SCIENCE DAY PARENT PRESENTERS NEEDED
The 3rd Annual Lower School Science Day will be on Nov. 14 from 8:30AM - 10:30AM. This is a fun filled and educational way to spend the morning with your child. You do not need a science background or career to participate, just the desire to interact with our K-4 students. Please click here for more information.

C-TV UPPER SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWS...click here.

UPPER SCHOOL SPRING EXPERIENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCT 31...click here for details and registration form.

LOWER SCHOOL BOOK FAIR GOING ON THIS WEEK!

LOWER SCHOOL USED UNIFORM SHOP
The self service used uniform store is organized and ready for you to shop. Just stop by the front office, pick up the key and follow the easy self serve directions posted on the desk. We have an abundance of boys shorts and pants. We also have a nice collection of girls skorts and jumpers.

UPPER SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKE DAY ON WED OCT 29
Please see this week's Green and Gold for details.

2ND GRADE RECEIVES FIRST PENANCE OCT. 27 AT 7:00PM

OCT 20-24 IS RED RIBBON WEEK AT THE LOWER SCHOOL
A week of safety and fun at the Lower School. We will have special visitors and even a wagon parade!

REGISTER BY OCT 24 FOR LITTLE COUGAR BASKETBALL
Registration is now underway for the upcoming Little Cougar
Basketball season. The registration deadline is Oct. 24. Please click here for the registration form and for more details.

CARPOOL GUIDELINES FOR ALL SCHOOL MASS DAYS
Please click here to review these important guidelines.

SAT SMACKDOWN COURSE OFFERED AT UPPER SCHOOL
During the fall semester, two “SAT Smackdown!” preparation courses will be offered to Holy Spirit students. The courses will be open to current juniors and seniors. Click here for the schedule and more details.

MORNING GREEK COURSE OFFERED FOR LS & JH
Morning Classical Greek provides the opportunity for interested Lower and Junior High school students to study ancient Greek. Few schools in the U.S. offer students the opportunity to explore Classical Greek. Click here to read more about this unique offering.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 IS AN ALL SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
Students are invited to wear HSPS sprit wear instead of uniforms.

 UPDATE ON COUGAR FIELD  HSPS President Gareth Genner has an important update on the zoning process for the new administrative and athletic campus. Those opposed to the project have filed a lawsuit to stop development of the site. For more information, click here.

“PSAT PANIC!” COURSE OFFERED AT UPPER SCHOOL This course is open to all sophomores and juniors who wish to improve upon their PSAT scores before the National Merit Competition (junior year PSAT). The course will be offered two weeks prior to the scheduled exam in order to maximize information retention and student success. Click here for the schedule and more details.

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF SAINT PAUL
In a homily given in June 2007 during a vespers celebration at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls the Pope decreed that June 2008 to June 2009 be celebrated as the Year of Saint Paul...more. As a part of our celebration; Mr. Verlander is teaching an Upper School H-Period class “all About Paul”. Please look out for articles on the life of Saint Paul in future editions of the Green & Gold.

HSPS CUSTOM COLLECTION FROM VINEYARD VINES
Announcing the debut of high-end Holy Spirit Prep and Cougar-wear clothing and accessories from Vineyard Vines! The popular clothing company is producing unique ties, belts, bags and flip-flops with the Holy Spirit Prep logo. Click here to see items and ordering information.

UPPER SCHOOL IMPORTANT INFORMATION LETTER FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR...click here.

LOWER SCHOOL WELCOME BACK INFORMATIONAL LETTER...click here. Links to other important information can be found in the download center or on the Lower School Newsletter page.Ï

WEEKLY ROSARY AT THE LOWER SCHOOL
Come pray the rosary for our HSP families and their intentions on Monday mornings at 7:50 am in the Lower School chapel. Mass follows at 8:15 am for those who would like to stay. Enjoy the graces to help you through the week ahead!

HSPS ANNUAL WREATH SALE IS GOING ON NOW AND THIS YEAR YOU CAN ORDER WITH CREDIT CARDS ONLINE! HURRY, THE DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, OCT. 3.
Please help support our school through this great fundraiser...click here for details and to order online.

LOWER SCHOOL PAINTING CLASS OFFERED
(Open to 4th through 6th grade students) A small group painting class will begin Monday, September 22nd and continue through December 8th. The class will meet on Monday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the art room. Class size is limited and will fill on a first come, first serve basis. For detailed information and registration e-mail Mrs. Matakis at smatakis@mail.holyspiritprep.org.

CHALLENGE GIRLS CLUB MEETINGS
The first meeting for 8th grade girls is on Wed., Sept. 17 and grades 5-7 will begin meeting on Wed, Sept. 24 from 3:45-5:15. (9th and 10th grades will be notified about their meeting time and place). Please note there is a parent meeting for ALL grades on Tuesday, Sept 23, 8:00am-9:15am in the Lower School Media Center. We ask all parents of Challenge girls or those interested in knowing more about the Challenge Club to attend. Challenge is a club for girls to grow in virtue, friendship and their Catholic faith. For more details, click here.

UPPER SCHOOL MASS DATE CHANGE
Due to an Archdiocesan Priest meeting we will move the Upper School Mass currently scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17 to Friday, Sept. 19. Please revise your calendar/agendas accordingly.

HSPS Featured in the News
Click here to see the 11Alive News story about our field
Click here to see the 11Alive News story on our Zoning Victory

LOWER SCHOOL SPEECH & HEARING TESTING ON SEPT. 11

8TH GRADE TROPAIA AWARDS CEREMONY ON SEPT. 11
Continuing the tradition started last year, we will honor the 8th grade in an exclusive awards ceremony. On the evening of Thursday, September 11th, all parents of 8th grade students are invited to the 8th Grade Tropaia Awards Ceremony on the Quad (weather permitting or in the sanctuary of Holy Spirit Catholic Church). While
this ceremony recognizes the various academic achievements of the 8th graders in their previous year at Holy Spirit Preparatory School, all 8th grade students and parents are most welcome. This will provide an opportunity for 8th graders to support and honor their fellow classmates as well as for parents—both new and returning—to spend time together. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and should conclude by 8:00 p.m. An All-School Fellowship dinner is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday as well (please see additional information in this issue of the Green & Gold). Hopefully, you will be able to join us for both events.

ORDER LOWER SCHOOL 08-09 SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLINE
We have made ordering school supplies easy for next year. To order supplies for your student, please go to http://www.epipacks.com. Once inside the website, you will need to enter the school ID, which is HOL067. From there you can select the grade level for your student(s), order the student kit, and submit payment. Please note that all school supply packs ordered will be delivered to the school during the summer, and will be in your child's classroom for Welcome Back Day. (You will receive a confirmation e-mail from Miss Martin when your pack arrives). The deadline for ordering next year's school supplies is Friday, May 30th. Please contact Miss Martin in the main office with any questions. Click here for 08-09 Lower School Supplies Lists.

ORDER UPPER SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS ONLINE NOW
View the textbook list by clicking here and you can click here to Order 2008-2009 Textbooks.

USED TEXTBOOK SALE TO BENEFIT PROJECT ZAMBIA
Project Zambia will be sponsoring an Upper School Used Book Sale this summer. Starting this week, Project Zambia will be collecting used textbooks from 9th -12th graders who choose to donate them. These books will be sold in an Upper School book sale this summer, beginning in July, after class schedules have been finalized. Textbooks for rising 7th & 8th grade students will be available for sale on campus as well. If you have textbooks you would like to donate to Project Zambia or textbooks you would like to re-sell (consignment style), please contact either Liz Winkler, lwinkler@holyspiritprep.org or Jessica Kaeding, jkaeding@holyspiritprep.org.

HOLY SPIRIT COLLEGE TEXTBOOK LIST...Holy Spirit College Textbook List 08-09

VIEW SUMMER READING INFORMATION ONLINE...click here.

READ THE 2008 SALUTATORIAN'S SPEECH...click here.

2008-2009 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCED...details. Ï

PRE & LOWER SCHOOL SOCCER REGISTRATION
Fall 2008 Registration Closed July 31. Please contact Anne Marie Hooper at ahooper@holyspiritprep.org to see if there is space available. Cougar Soccer (K-6)

REMEMBER TO RETURN YOUR STUDENT HEALTH FORMS
The 2008-2009 Student Health Record Forms are now available on-line. Please note there are different forms for different age ranges.
/ Upper School Student Health Record -All rising 6-12 gradersÏ
/ Pre & Lower School Student Health Record -All PreK-2- 5 gradersÏ

HSPS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS - SIGN UP NOW!
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 at the Preschool, Lower School and Upper School levels. Please click here to see detailed program and registration information.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LOWER SCHOOL RUNNING CLUB MEMBERS WHO RAN IN THE PEACHTREE JUNIOR ROAD RACE ON MAY 31. Click on the photo to enlarge it.

DVD'S AVAILABLE FOR 5TH & 6TH GR. SPRING MUSICAL
Order your copy today of the Sword in the Stone, presented by the Fifth & Sixth Grades.  Please click here to download your order form and return to the Main Office by the Mon., May 19 deadline.

GOSPEL COMMENTARY ON BEING A "PARACLETE"
This commentary is of special interest since it talks about the Holy Spirit and the term "Paraclete," which is the name of our school newspaper...read the article. 

POPE GIVES HISTORIC ADDRESS ON CATHOLIC EDUCATION
During this week's visit to the United States, the Holy Father spoke specifically to Catholic educators at the Catholic University of America. Click here to read more about his speech and to read the complete transcript.

HSPS COMMUNITY IN THE NEWS DISCUSSING PAPAL VISIT
Several members of our school community were interviewed  as excitement builds for Pope Benedict's upcoming visit to the U.S. The Voss Family, Fr. Paul and Elizabeth Hanna were all featured. Click here to watch the TV spot.

OVER $12,000 YTD RAISED FOR PROJECT ZAMBIA! FUNDRAISING T-SHIRTS AND BRACELETS NOW BEING SOLD
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. Chick-Fil-A biscuit sales, dress down days and the Zambia Benefit Concert have helped raise an amazing $12,000+ so far. Now you can also buy special Project Zambia t-shirts and bracelets to support the cause. Click here for pictures and ordering information. You can also still bring disposable change for Project Zambia. The change can be brought to school on any day of the week. Click here for details about the Zambia Project

OVER $40,000 YTD RAISED FOR PROJECT ZAMBIA!
Holy Spirit Prep supports a special service project, the Zambia Project. Students hold special fundraising and awareness events for the project throughout the year. Chick-Fil-A biscuit sales, dress down days, t-shirt and bracelet sales and the Zambia Benefit Concert have helped raise an amazing $40,000+ so far towards the goal of $46,250 to build a 100 student dormitory building. Click here for details about the Zambia Project.

U10 BOYS SOCCER TEAM WINS CMSL CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to the U10 Lower School Boys Team #1 for winning the Catholic Metro Soccer League Spring Tournament! Click on the photo to enlarge it.