MHR Newsletter October 2, 2026

What a week for our Raiders! Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our MHR families, we have raised more than $41,000 through the Raider Run-a-thon! Even though the rain moved our Fun Run indoors, our students still celebrated with music, dancing, Kona Ice, and plenty of Raider spirit. Thank you to everyone who shared the fundraiser, encouraged our students, and helped make this such a tremendous success. I am so grateful for the way our MHR community comes together to support our children and our school. Thank you, MHR families!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Dr. Eric Fay

Important Dates & Events

School Calendar 

• October 12 Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day; No School for PK-Grade 8
• October 15 First Communion Meeting
• October 18 Family Mass 4th Grade Hosts 
• October 21 Living Rosary
• October 23 8th Grade Retreat
• October 26 Red Ribbon Week begins; Oct 26-30
• October 26 Pumpkin Carving Contest; Oct 26-30
• October 26 Early Dismissal for Faculty Collaboration
• October 28 First Responder Day 
• October 30 Halloween; Classroom parties

Faith & Formation

October is traditionally celebrated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Holy Rosary, making it a beautiful time for our school community to come together in prayer. To honor Mary and this treasured Catholic devotion, our students will participate in a Living Rosary.

During a Living Rosary, our students become the beads of a giant Rosary. Each student represents a particular prayer, and as we pray together, they come forward and take their place, forming the shape of the Rosary. Our students will lead the prayers as we reflect on the mysteries of Christ’s life, death, and Resurrection.

There is something especially beautiful about seeing our children literally become a Rosary—a visible reminder that we are a school family united in prayer. We invite our families to join us for this special opportunity to pray together and to ask Mary to lead us always closer to her Son, Jesus.

Classroom & Curriculum Highlights

Cold-Weather Uniform (October 1st-April 30th)

Bottoms 

• Navy slacks or trousers with a leather belt. Shirts are to be tucked into pants with a visible belt. Pants may not be sweatpant material. 
• Plaid jumper (2 choices available for Grades K – 4)* 
• Plaid skirt or skort (for Grades 4 – 8)* 
• Girls may wear solid black leggings or white/red/gray/black tights under their skirt during the cold weather months (October 1-April 30th) 

*NOTE: There is a choice in 4th grade as to whether a skirt or jumper is the preferred and most comfortable choice for daily uniform wear. That choice is entirely at the discretion of the parents and child.

Tops 

• White or gray Most Holy Redeemer polo shirt (short or long-sleeved) with red MHR logo or plain, white, collared blouse tucked into pants/skirt.
• Articles of clothing worn under the uniform shirt must be white, gray, or black—colored or printed shirts must not be worn under uniforms. 

Spotlight On

Pack the House!

Let’s come out and pack the house for our 8th grade girls basketball teams on Sunday, October 18! Games begin at 2:00 p.m., with our 8th grade teams taking the court at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

We’d love to see our MHR family filling the stands, cheering loudly, and showing our 8th graders some school spirit! After the games, all 8th graders are invited to stay for pizza, with the evening wrapping up around 6:30 p.m.

Come cheer on our girls and help us pack the house! Go MHR!

Reminders

• As Most Holy Redeemer begins an important season of listening and discernment, we are grateful for the faith, people, families, and generations that have shaped our parish. Over the coming months, we want to hear from parishioners, school families, ministry leaders, alumni, and our broader community about what we value most and what we hope for the future of Most Holy Redeemer. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey and share your thoughts, hopes, and vision. Your voice is an important part of shaping our parish’s future.

Parish Survey

• Morning arrival procedures help keep all students safe and traffic moving smoothly, even in rainy weather. PreK–4th grade students should enter through The Porch, while 5th–8th grade students should enter through Briody Hall. Students walking or biking must use designated crosswalks, and bicycles must be walked on school/parish property. Families dropping off by car should enter from Lawndale, drop students off in the parking lot, and exit onto Millard; Millard Avenue is not a drop-off area, and parents needing to enter the building should use the Main Entrance and ring the bell.
• The volunteer commitment sign up offers a variety of opportunities throughout the year. Please review the available opportunities and select the commitment that works best for your family.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4AD2DAAF4C52-65134848-202526#/

Social-Emotional Learning

Every day at school is an opportunity for students to be their best selves. Not to be perfect, but to give their best effort, make good choices, treat others with kindness, and take responsibility for their learning. Parents can help by asking questions such as, “Did you give your best effort today?” or “How did you help someone today?” rather than focusing only on grades or accomplishments. Remind your child that being their best means showing up ready to learn, persevering when something is difficult, listening to teachers and classmates, and making choices they can be proud of. When we encourage effort, character, and growth, we help children develop the confidence and habits they need to thrive.

Final Word from Dr. Fay

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the beauty of autumn and for the many blessings You have placed before us. Through the intercession of Mary, Our Mother, draw our students, families, teachers, and staff closer to Your Son, Jesus. Help us to be people of prayer, gratitude, kindness, and faith, remembering that You are present in both the joyful moments and the ordinary moments of each day. May our MHR family continue to grow together in faith and love. Amen.

In Christ,
Dr. Eric Fay
Principal

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