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2021-2022 Key Dates Calendar
2021-2022 Calendar
2022 - 2023 Key Dates Calendar
Please note that dates are subject to change. Always refer to the Online Calendar for the most up-to-date calendar of school events and holidays.
The Father Daughter Dance is back on the calendar for Saturday, April 23rd!
We hope to see you there dancing the night away 80's style in the Upper School Gym!
Use this link and get your tickets today! You won’t want to miss this FUN and SPECIAL evening! RSVP By Friday, April 8th!
If you purchased tickets to the previously scheduled event, you do not have to RSVP again!! Questions about RSVP's may be directed to Maria Kichler at mkichler@holyspiritprep.org.
And remember, every event needs SUPPORT to make it a success! If you are interested in helping to plan and execute the Father Daughter Dance, please contact Rebecca Bernier at rebecca.b.bernier@gmail.com.
Monday, March 14
No Events
Tuesday, March 15
Varsity Soccer vs. Cristo Rey Boys, 4:00pm • Girls, 5:45pm • Upper School Field
Varsity Baseball vs. Dominion Christian School 4:30pm • Home
Wednesday, March 16
Varsity Golf vs. William and Reed 2:00pm • Chastain Park Golf Course
Boys Varsity Tennis vs. The Galloway School 3:30pm • Chastain Park
Middle School Soccer vs. The Westminster Schools Boys, 4:00pm • Girls, 5:15pm • Away
Thursday, March 17
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Atlanta Girls School 4:00pm • Home
Varsity Baseball vs. Cristo Rey 4:30pm • Home
Friday, March 18-Saturday, March 19
Boys Varsity Soccer at the Border Classic Tournament
Join us for a summer filled with camps!
Our summer camps are designed to support the formation of each student by embodying the four pillars of our school: faith, academics, athletics and the arts. Your student will continue to learn and grow throughout the summer in a fun, faith-filled environment.
See our Summer Camp Program and sign up today.
Packed full of memories, the 2021-2022 yearbook is available to order online. This year’s book focuses on the four pillars of our community - Faith, Academics, Arts, Athletics - and the presence these pillars have in our students’ lives.
January 29, 2022 through May 25, 2022** - $80
**Online yearbook sales will close on April 22, 2022. After April 22nd, students may purchase a yearbook on distribution day, while supplies last.
HOW TO ORDER Click here to order your yearbook or go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and search for the school name or by our job #14803. This is the same link for purchasing senior ads as well.
Buying online is very easy. The site will lead you through each step. You’ll select the student’s name via a search function, and then buy a book or senior ad for that specific student.
You may also call the Order Center if you’d rather make the transaction over the phone. The Herff-Jones number is (866) 287-3096.
Yearbooks will be distributed on the last day of school, Thursday, May 26, 2022, and students will have the opportunity for friends and classmates to sign them at a signing party. If you have yearbook questions, please contact the HSP yearbook advisor, Morgan Gallagher, at morgan.gallagher@holyspiritprep.org.
Seniors receive a complimentary yearbook; you do not have to place an order for your 12th grade student.
Scan the QR code to order directly from your phone!
Student and parent volunteers needed for Holy Spirit Catholic Church Vacation Bible School 2022!
Parents and rising 7th-12th grade Holy Spirit Prep students are invited to volunteer with Holy Spirit Catholic Church’s Vacation Bible School which will take place from July 11th to the 15th from 8:30AM-12:30PM daily.
If you have any questions and/or would like to volunteer, please email Sara Gillingham at Sgilingham@hsccatl.com.
Don't forget the Georgia Department of Revenue has sent approvals to contribute to Georgia GOAL for a 2022 education expense tax credit!
In order to receive your tax credit, all payments must be made to GOAL by the 60-day payment deadline of 3/13/2022. You can make your payment here, and your contribution will be used to provide scholarships to deserving families desiring to attend HSP!
There are still credits available for 2022! If you would like to contribute, visit goal scholarship.org to complete the 20-second application process today before the cap is met!
Thank you to our 2022 GOAL Scholarship supporters! Your meaningful support of our school through the GOAL program will provide immeasurable benefits to our community.
Current 2022 GOAL Donors:
Scott and Margaret Acker
Albert Ahlstrom
Cannon and Lana Alsobrook
Michael and Kelly Angelo
Michele and Claudia Aquino
Kenneth and Catherine Athaide
Hunter and Brittney Bailey
Thomas and Bernadette Balestreire
Kevin and Tracy Bannon
John and Katherine Beauclair
Mark and Rebecca Bernier
Elbridge and Julie Bills
Ave Bransford
Debora Brown
Anthony and Cassandra Cabrera
Alan and Alyssa Carson
Louis and Devarra Casal
Vincent and Erika Ceyssens
Thomas and Laura Christian
Alice Claeys
Thomas and Audra Cole
John and Jennifer Cooper
Kelly and Colleen Craig
Cameron and Valerie Crandall
David and Stephanie Cusimano
James and Denise Dale
Curtis Dashiell
Jean Paul and Bibiana De Santolo
Shannon and Moira Denton
Patrick and Ann Devine
Brian and Kristen Didier
Monsignor Edward Dillon
Joseph and Danie Dinardo
James and Angela Dirr
Mark and Jennifer Doller
Agustin and Maria Durand
Christopher and Megan Durham
Richard and Mary Enzinger
James and Nancy Ewing
Howard Farris
Nathan and Sara Flood
John and Ashley Frey
Andrew and Blair Gowasack
Joshua and Marianne Gregory
Christopher and Renee Grubbs
Joseph and Jennifer Gustainis
David and Kimberly Hanna
Frank and Sally Hanna
William and Jeanne Heekin
Stephen and Margaret Hellrung
John and Lisa Herman
Forrest and Lisa Hibbard
Michelle Hines
Robert and Anne Holdsworth
Rehad Hossain and Francesca Aguilar
Jeffrey Huberty and Lisa Powell-Huberty
Michele Jackson
Jorge Torres and Maria Jaramillo
Neil and Carolyn Johnson
Erik and Karen Johnston
Michael and Cynthia Jones
Todd and Joann Jones
Patrick Keenan and Ana Brcek-Keenan
James and Maura Kelly
Joseph and Maria Kichler
Glenda Lazo
Kathryn Leahy
Forrest Leef and Dorothy Mitchell-Leef
Patrick and Katherine Lewis
Alvaro and Jane Lievano
Edward and Gina Lindekugel
Raymond and Erika Lindholm
Ludmilla Lopez
John and Judith Love
Kathleen Magnusson
Kelly Magnusson
Daniel and Emma Magree
Christopher and Wendolyn Markham
Summer Martin
Maxine McGrath
William and Ellen Miller
Terrence and Deborah Minor
George and Alice Missbach
Shapour and Berthe Mobasser
Jonathan and Barbara Muirhead
Nicholas and Tricia Mulcare
Juan and Maria Rosa Munoz
Mary Nagode
Brian and Amy Nannis
Zack and Ashley Napier
Jason and Jamie Neff
Joseph and Kelly Neumeier
Javier and Alanna Oliver
Edward and Catherine O'Meara
Kurt and Monica Oppermann
Andres Pelaez and Martha Vega
Lee and Kelli Pennington
An and Elizabeth Pham
Kyle and Meghan Pietrantonio
Anthony and April Piplica
Jeffrey and Vivian Proctor
Michael and Peggy Pusateri
Andrew and Manami Quattrociocchi
Peter and Bridget Radosta
James and Jennifer Richter
Charles and Susan Riepenhoff
Christopher and Christian Riley
Douglas and Leslie Rose
Emil and RuthSacco
William and Jennifer Sande
Ulises Ramirez Bourget Sanroman and Araceli Sanroman Gonzalez
Mike and Jessica Schelke
Steven and Kelsy Schwalb
Lu Anne Schwarz
Manny and Theresa Sequeira
John and Theresa Shutt
William and Karla Sipos
Jeffrey and Kelly Sprecher
Dennis and Nancy Sterk
Franics and Marcia Sullivan
Celso and Maria Torres
Paul and Betty Troup
Terry Trout
William and Patricia Turpin
Carl and Alicia Valenzano
Brian and Sherrie Van Oss
Vernal Vincent and Jennifer Gregorich-Vincent
Ivo Vissenberg
Mauricio and Laura Vives
Zachary and Christine Walker
Donald and Christine Welsko
Ryan and Kristina Wilhelm
Alexander and Christina Wulz
Harold and Lisa Wyatt
Charles and Therese Wyble
Anthony and Robin Yezzi
Jeffrey Zickus
Nannis & Associates Inc.
Apply now for your 2022 Georgia Tax Credit! https://www.goalscholarship.org/
Contact Brittney Bailey at bbailey@holyspiritprep.org should you have any questions.
We invite you to read the Preschool's March Newsletter.
A reminder that Lower and Middle School students are required to wear their spring uniform from March 14.
Lower and Middle School uniform information may be found on the following link:
Lower and Middle School Uniform Information
Dear Lower and Middle School Parents,
Lower School and Middle School Parent -Teacher Conferences will be in-person on Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st, from 1:10 pm until 6:00 pm. All students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm on these days. There will be no ESP on those days. However, child-care will be available in the Lower School Library should you need while you attend your conference. We ask that you check your child in at the library before you go to your conference and then check your child out once your conference is over.
Please sign up for your parent teacher conference using the links below. K - 3rd Grade Conferences:
Kindergarten - Ms. Kendall
1st Grade - Mrs. Haller
2nd Grade - Ms. Wallace
3rd Grade - Mrs. Fickett 4th & 5th Grade Conferences: You may sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher and one (optional) conference with their subject teachers.
4 A - Mrs. Erie (ELA / History)
4 B - Mr. Aucoin (Theology / Science / 5A Theology)
5 A - Mrs. Nuar (Math / Science)
5 B - Ms. Lucas (ELA / History / 5B Theology)
Middle School Conferences: Due to limited slots available, you may sign up for a maximum of two conferences with your child’s subject teacher. Should you need to meet with any other teachers, please contact them directly to schedule a meeting.
Middle School Math - Mrs. Turmel
Middle School Theology - Mrs. Ceyssens
Middle School Latin - Mr. Verlander
Middle School ELA - Mr. Salazar
Middle School History - Mr. Hoyer
Middle School Science - Mrs. Sacco
Middle School Faith Formation - Fr. Andrew Gronotte
Should you have any questions, please contact Michelle Bertany (mbertany@holyspiritprep.org) or John Angelle (jangelle@holyspiritprep.org).
Dear Lower and Middle School Families,
The fourth quarter Cougar Hour activities will be available to Lower and Middle School students starting on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
You may have already registered your child for an ongoing Cougar Hour activity that extends through the fourth quarter. If so, you will not need to take any action. You may contact the vendor should you have any questions about your registration.
Should you wish to register your child for a Cougar Hour activity, for which your child is not already registered, information and registration links may be found at holyspiritprep.org/Cougar Hour. Registration is required before March 22. Please note that registration is with the vendor and not through HSP.
Should you have any questions about ESP, please contact Mr. Viet Pham at vpham@holyspiritprep.org.
Should you have any questions about any Cougar Hour activities, please contact Mr. Angelle at jangelle@holyspiritprep.org.
Dear Middle School Parents,
Middle School parents are invited to attend a talk by Mr. Verlander on Virtue and Happiness on March 22 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Lower School Cafeteria. We ask that all Middle School parents please attend.
The mission of Holy Spirit Prep is the mission of the Church: to make Christ known. We share the Gospel, not only with the students, but also with their parents as we seek to foster a Christian culture where children can mature and flourish in the midst of today’s challenges.
As children grow, they are confronted with many changes in their minds and bodies. Society too is constantly undergoing changes at every level including its hierarchy of values, moral compass, and attitudes towards the faith. This in turn becomes a challenge for parents. With this in mind, we would like to offer a space where they too can receive formation and support one another.
Should you have any questions, please contact Michelle Bertany at mbertany@holyspiritprep.org or John Angelle at jangelle@holyspiritprep.org.
See information in link below for Middle School Boys Camp from March 18 to 20.
Middle School Boys Camp Information
ESP is available to students from dismissal to when an athletic practice starts, free of charge.
ESP after practice is not included. If you need ESP after practice, you must register using this FACTS Form. Students may not just remain on the field unattended - they must either be actively participating in practice or officially signed into ESP.
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Kristina Wilhelm, Director of Athletics kwilhelm@holyspiritprep.org
Viet Pham, Director of ESP vpham@holyspiritprep.org
Juniors and Seniors are invited to read the following College Counseling Updates dated March 3, 2022.
Dear HSP families in Christ,
High school students are invited to our second Summer Leadership Course.
The objective of this course is to bring young men and women in front of some business leaders where they will have the opportunity to interact with them. The men and women will be able to share their stories about what they did to make it to the position they are in, what attracted them, some of the principles they use to guide their lives, and what role Faith plays in this journey.
We will be staying at Georgia Tech, where we will be commuting as a group to visit the business leaders, either in their offices, homes, or other venues.
Dates for the course are June 12-19. Arriving Sunday (June 12) evening and departing Sunday (June 19) morning after Mass.
Activities consist of visiting places of work, planning and running a service project, learning classic etiquette, enjoying time for games, and participating in the Sacraments.
In Christ,
Fr. Andrew Gronotte
Information
High School students are invited to join Fr Juan and Fr John Klein on an experience of a lifetime, with other High school students from around the Atlanta area.
At Mercy Missions Atlanta's Holy Week Missions, expect to have three full days of formation, mission, and fun! Each day of mission consists of formation blocks to send our missionaries out to the street as best prepared as possible, covering topics relevant to their faith and leadership skills. There are multiple apostolates we partner with to serve the Atlanta community throughout the city each day.
Missionaries can expect to be put into a small group with a young adult team leader, a community to grow with on the mission. Meals will be provided along with great company. Students will stay at Cristo Rey High School in Atlanta, where they will be able to evangelize, feed homeless, and organize games for some underprivileged.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church will host a selection of panels from the International Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World, which were designed and created by Blessed Carlo Acutis before his death in 2006 from leukemia at the age of 15. A computer whiz, Carlo was drawn to the Eucharist.
The exhibit gets underway on Friday, March 4th, in McDonough Hall. Panels will rotate each Friday afternoon, and the exhibit will run throughout Lent. Please stop by and learn about these miracles which underscore the very tenets our faith. https://hsccatl.com/Calendar/34754
During the first week of Lent, Holy Spirit Catholic Church will feature Eucharistic Miracles from the following cities:
Augsburg, Germany
Avignon, France
Bagno Di Romagna, Italy
Regensburg, Germany
Tixtla, Mexico
Liege, Belgium
Krakow, Poland
Bordeau, France
Learn more at http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/.
Lex Orandi - Lex Credendi - Lex Vivendi As We Worship - So We Believe - So We Live
Over the next two years, the Church is embarking on a journey of discovery. A journey to discover what the Church needs to be to pass on the faith and engage the modern world. To be ever ancient but always new. To begin this process, the faith community at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (HSCC) will be discussing how we see the Church. There will be three listening sessions where we will discuss the three themes above:
The sessions will begin with Mass at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel, followed by dinner and discussion in McDonough Hall. The evening will conclude by 8:00 p.m.
Please prayerfully consider joining for these sessions which will culminate in the formal presentation of our views to Archbishop Hartmayer.
Further information may be found on the link below:
https://hsccatl.com/Calendar/34746?menu=HO
All HSP men are invited to participate in a morning of reflection which will include two reflections, Mass, adoration, confession and breakfast.
When: April 9
Time: 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Join for lunch afterwards.
Where: Malta Hall at Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Donation accepted on attendance.
Dear Families in Christ,
Great News! We are launching a Family Mission opportunity this coming May. We are looking forward to starting a new tradition, being able to serve as a family. I have lead many mission trips for high school students and college age young men and women, but I have always had the idea of doing it as a family. HSP parent, Felipe Castellanos, and his mother, have generously offered to host a venue for us in Bogota, Colombia.
Dates: May 28-June 3
Cost: $300 + airfare (discounts can be available)
Registration Link: https://regnumchristifederation.org/Colombia-HSPrep *it is a 2 step process. You will submit a registration fee, and once it is approved you can finish the registration on a separate link that will be sent.
Who can go?: HSP High School students are invited. Students who are 16 years old or younger have to be accompanied by a parent.
Where: Bogota and surrounding areas
Room situation: We will be staying at the Castellanos' family home.
Transportation: Minuto de Dios will organize transportation within Colombia. Please contact Marcela Fredrich at marcelamt@gmail.com for transportation questions or to help coordinate flights
Covid protocol: Negative COVID test is required to enter Colombia and to return to the USA as of now. This is subject to change.
What we will do?
We are teaming up with a mission organization in Bogota called “MInuto de Dios” (minute of God). The organization are dedicated to serving poor villages outside of Bogota and all over Colombia. More information may be found on this website.
Our main objective will be helping to build a home for a family in a poor town outside of Bogota. We will also celebrate Mass with the local people, have time to interact with them, and be able to bring down some items as gifts.
We will have two days to visit some cultural sites around Bogota. These activities wouldn’t be covered in the cost. It is a minimal expense for restaurants.
Please contact Fr Andrew Gronotte for more information at 301 674 6921 or agronotte@legionaries.org .
God bless!
Fr Andrew, LC
This Week at Holy Spirit
Weekly Bulletin
Ascension Music Academy Spring Registration forms are now available. If you would like to take private music lessons this spring semester, please fill out this registration form and send payment. Students will receive 12 lessons over the course of the semester. If you have any questions, please contact our Fine Arts Director - Len Insalaca at Linsalaca@holyspiritprep.org.
Congratulations to the following students who were named to All State for basketball:
Boys Varsity Stephen Akwiwu Henry Herman
Girls Varsity Zoe Adams Ella Boyle Isabella Ramirez
Join Coach Morgan and Coach Bailey for Cheer Tryout Prep!
When: Wednesdays, 4:15pm-5:30pm Where: Lower School Cafeteria
These prep sessions are open to all 5th-11th grade girls interested in trying out for middle school, varsity, and/or game day cheer. We will focus on strength and conditioning for motions, jumps, stunts, and tumbling.
Note: This year, students trying out for the varsity and/or game day cheer teams are required to attend at least one Cheer Tryout Prep session. Please email Coach Morgan (morgan.gallagher@holyspiritprep.org) with any questions.
Remaining Dates March 16 March 23 March 30 April 6 April 13 April 20 April 27 May 4 May 11
Coach Vinson will be offering Basketball Skills and Drills during Cougar Hour on Mondays and Thursdays beginning after Spring Break. This Cougar Hour is open to all 2nd-8th grade boys and girls. Please follow the link below to sign up, so that we can plan accordingly.
Sign Up for Basketball Skills and Drills Cougar Hour
Registration for Lower School Spring Academy Soccer is now open! Practice begins next week. See below for practice and game schedules.
Register for Lower School Spring Academy Soccer
Practice Schedule Mondays 4-5pm, 3rd and 4th grade boys Tuesdays 4-5pm, 3rd and 4th grade boys Wednesdays 3-4pm, K-2nd grade boys Wednesdays 4-5pm, 3rd and 4th grade girls Thursdays 3-4pm, K-2nd grade girls Thursdays 4-5pm, 3rd and 4th grade girls
Game Schedule 3/13-14: Week 1 Games (we will have a bye week due to spring break) 3/20-21: Week 2 Games 3/26-27: Week 3 Games 4/2 - 4/16: Spring Break and Easter - No games 4/23-24: Week 4 Games 4/30-5/1: Week 5 Games 5/7-8: Week 6 Games
Registration for varsity and middle school spring sports is now open! You must complete the registration and waiver for your child's participation in varsity and/or middle school athletics before the first day of practice.
Register for Spring Sports
Contact Director of Athletics Kristina Wilhelm (kwilhelm@holyspiritprep.org) with any questions.
*Get season passes for home games when you join at the Green level or above!*
The Holy Spirit Prep Athletic Booster Club has one goal - to enhance the experience of our student athletes.
Join the 21-22 Athletic Booster Club
The HSP Athletic Booster Club funds enhance our budget, allowing us to provide supplemental equipment, coaching, and programs to improve the athletics experience for all our students. These funds will be obtained through HSP Athletic Booster Club membership, corporate sponsorships, restricted athletics donations, online week-long auction revenue, spirit gear sales, Coke Drive revenue, and event ticket and concession sales.
The HSP Athletic Booster Club recognizes that participation in school athletics benefits everyone. In addition to financial support, the HSP Athletic Booster Club will promote opportunities to build and strengthen relationships among all constituencies through the enthusiastic participation of volunteers, students, coaches, parents, school faculty and staff, sponsors, community members, alumni and grandparents.
The HSP Athletics Booster Club offers membership levels for all to participate. Also, volunteers are always needed and welcome. We ask that ALL parents become members of the HSP Athletics Booster Club, at some level. In addition, any financial contribution is welcomed and appreciated.
Depending on your level of membership, you will receive seasons passes for free entry to a select number or all home, non-tournament games!
If your company would like to become a corporate sponsor, please contact the Director of Athletics, Kristina Wilhelm (kwilhelm@holyspiritprep.org) and the Director of Development, Maria Kichler (mkichler@holyspiritprep.org).
Gold Member - $1,000+
Silver Member - $500+
Green Member - $250+
Member - $100+