RAIDER RAMBLINGS
Mr. Turney’s Raider Ramblings
Raider of the Week
Tessa
“Tessa embodies the Grad Profile attribute, “Christian” by always greeting Mrs. Duffy and Mrs. Malinger with a cheerful hello! Whether it’s the first thing in the morning or last period of the day. Tessa is outgoing and welcoming to everyone!”
May 6 – May 10 – Teacher Appreciation Week
- We have a fun week planned to celebrate our amazing teachers.
- Please keep an eye on your inbox for some special requests.
May 7 – School Advisory Board Meeting; 6:30 – 7:00 PM – Community Open Forum/ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Executive Meeting
May 8 – 8th Grade Ribbon Mass; 8:30 am
- Please keep our eighth-grade students in your prayers in the coming weeks as they inch toward graduation from MHR. On Wednesday, May 8, students will experience their Eighth-grade ribbon mass and luncheon. All are invited to join us for this special mass. May God bless our Raiders.
May 9 – Annie Jr. Performance: 1:30 pm and 5 pm
May 10 – Annie Jr. Performance; 5 pm
Eight Graders Maeve Broderick, Danny O’Connor, Eli Shalack, Eliana Lappin, and Emily Wisseh have been hard at work directing a production of “Annie, Jr.” starring students in grades 1-4. Parents are invited to attend this special production next week Thursday (1:30 pm and 5 pm) and Friday (5 pm) in Briody Hall. All may purchase tickets at the door for $2.
May 10 – Kindergarten Mother’s Day Tea; 1 pm Briody Hall
We look forward to celebrating this special tradition with our Kindergarten mothers.
5Essentials Raffle Winner
Congratulations to the Kenny family for winning the 5 Essentials Survey raffle and to all who completed the survey. Your feedback helps MHR continually strive to be the best it can be.
Honoring Mr. Klauba
After years of anticipation, Mr. Klauba is finally able to share his work with our community. “Sugar,” an Apple TV show that Mr. Klauba has done some work with, recently premiered. One of the posters he painted for the private eye show, “Sugar” appeared in episode 4 that streamed last week. Here’s a shot of actor Colin Farrell walking up to it in a theater lobby. Mr. Klauba, we are so lucky to have you as a member of our faculty. Our students are so lucky to have you as their teacher!
“I Inspire” Award
A memorial fund was set up in honor of Teri Keaty Joyce in partnership with MHR Foundation aimed to spread the message of love, kindness and support for education as that was a theme in her life. The Teri Keaty Joyce “I Inspire” Teacher Recognition Program was launched in Spring 2024 aimed to recognize the important role teachers play in the lives of children. Please see attached to learn more about the “I Inspire Teacher Recognition Program” and how to go about nominating a teacher at Most Holy Redeemer.
Elim School 5k – SAVE THE DATE
One of the goals of our annual MHR Plus Day is to raise money to support Elim School in its mission to “support children and adults with disabilities in leading their fullest, God-given lives.” Led by a group of eighth grade students, we hope to support Elim School by taking part in their annual 5K fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. More information will follow.
Warm Weather Dress Code
Warm weather dress code is here! Students may choose to wear their PE uniforms from this point forward.
2024/2025 School Calendar
Please see the school’s 2024/2025 calendar below:
- August 14 – New Teachers Begin
- August 15 – Professional Development
- August 19 – Professional Development
- August 20 – Professional Development
- August 21 – First Day of School – All Students PK – Grade 8 – 11:30 Dismissal
- August 22 – Regular school hours begin for all students – 7:50 – 2:45 pm
- September 2 – No School – Labor Day
- September 27 – Professional Development – No School
- October 14 – No School
- November 7 – 11:30 Dismissal/PTC Conferences
- November 8 – No School
- November 27 – 29 – Thanksgiving Break – No School
- December 20 – Last Day Before Christmas Break
- December 23 – January 3 – Christmas Break – No School
- January 6 – Professional Development – No School
- January 7 – School Resumes
- January 20 – No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- February 6 – PT Conferences – 11:30 Dismissal
- February 7 – Professional Development – No School
- February 17 – No School – President’s Day
- March 17 – Professional Development – No School
- March 24 – 28 – Spring Break – No School
- March 31 – Classes Resume
- April 18 – 21 – Easter Break – No School
- April 22 – School Resumes
- May 9 – Professional Development – No School
- May 26 – No Classes – Memorial Day
- June 3 – Last Day of School
- June 4 – Professional Development
- Hot Lunch
Ordering is ongoing. Please click here each week to order our delicious hot lunch from Country House – www.myschoolaccount.com.
The Countdown Begins…
It is hard to believe we have less than five weeks left until summer break. April and May are exciting months at MHR. See all our happenings below:
May
- May 14 – State of the School; 6:30 pm **Please note this is a date change**
- May 14 – 5th Grade Wax Museum
- May 16 – Band Concert
- May 17 – Spring Sports Activities Assembly; 1:45 pm
- May 20 – Early Dismissal for Curriculum Collaboration; 8 am – 1:30 pm; Dress Down Day for $1 – Money raised goes to Franzen Fund
- May 20 – May 24 – 8th-Grade Celebration Week
- May 21 – 8th Grade BBQ; 11:30 am
- May 24 – Faculty/Student Volleyball Game → 1:30 dismissal/assembly schedule
- May 24 – 8th Grade Clap Out; 2:40 pm
- May 27 – No School – Memorial Day
- May 28 – 8th Grade Great America Trip
- May 29 – 8th Grade Awards Ceremony – 6 pm
- May 30 – Graduation Practice; 10 am
- May 31 – 8th Grade Graduation; 7 pm
- May 31 – Last Day for Pre-K 3
June
- June 5 – Pre-K 4 Program; 10 am
- June 5 – Kindergarten Program; 1 pm
- June 5 – Trimester Three Ends
- June 6 – Raider Day
- June 7 – Last Day of School Mass – 10 am/7th Grade hosts; Dismissal immediately following
- June 15 – Parking Lot Party – 6 pm
Go Raiders!
Mr. Dan Turney
Principal
Most Holy Redeemer School