August 4, 2022

Mr. Turney’s “Raider Ramblings”

August is here, which means our 2022/2023 school year is right around the corner!  MHR’s faculty and staff of MHR hope your summer has brought you happiness, fun times, and rest, and we look forward to welcoming back all students in a few short weeks!  Each Thursday, I will share my “Raider Ramblings” through our weekly newsletter as well through our social media accounts.  

This summer has been filled with work to enhance our school and student experience which you will see in the coming weeks.  Below, please see some highlights:

  • Uniform night and packet pickup will return as in person events held in Briody Hall this summer.  
    • August 15 – Uniform Night; 5 pm – 7 pm
    • August 16 – Packet Pickup – New Families, K, 2, 6; 6 – 8 pm
    • August 17 – Packet Pickup – Grade 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8; 6 – 8 pm
  • We have updated our student behavior accountability system and welcome input from all key stakeholders – students, parents, and faculty/staff.  Wednesday, August 10, we invite students and parents to join a focus group to review our new system and provide feedback.  Our student focus group will take place from 11 am-Noon, and our parent focus group will take place from 3 pm – 4 pm.  Click below to sign up:
  • The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, August 23, 2022.  Each day opening week, our students will have an 11:30 am dismissal with no lunch served.  Monday, August 29, 2022, students will be dismissed at 1:30 pm due to Curriculum Collaboration Meetings. 
    • Students will begin our normal 8:00 am – 2:45 pm schedule Tuesday, August 30.  
  • Our annual Back to School Open House will take place on September 1, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
  • We will celebrate our Opening of School Mass, Friday September 2, 2022 at 8:30 am.  All are parents are welcome.   
  • This year we welcome some new faces to classrooms throughout MHR.  Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Anne Marie Ryan (5th Grade), Mrs. Jennifer Hynes (Middle School ELA), and Mrs. Jennifer Clancy (Middle School Science).  
  • Upcoming Save the Dates:
    • MHR’s 80th Anniversary Day of Giving – Wednesday, September 7
    • Raider Run – Thursday, September 15

Each Thursday, important school information for the following week will be shared in our Weekly Newsletter.  You will also find important information shared on our website and social media accounts.  Please follow along to stay informed!

Enjoy these last few weeks of summer vacation.  

Go Raiders!! 

Mr. Dan Turney 

Principal 

Most Holy Redeemer School