STATE OF THE SCHOOL MEETING--THURSDAY, 2/23
	Please plan to attend the annual "State of the School" meeting to find out about plans for the coming year and more. 7:00 p.m. in Billingsley Hall.

	NHS BLOOD DRIVE--SIGN UP NOW!
	Only a few have signed up for this year's blood drive. Do your part: sign up for our annual NHS event: TUESDAY, MARCH 6, between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.    It helps you and the whole community. Remember, each unit of blood donated saves up to three lives!! Anyone over 17 (with permission slip), including parents and faculty, can give. Sign up here.

	Spirit Week 2012 Gallery
	Click here to view

	Father-Daughter Service Project
	The Washington Middle School for Girls rehab project continues: we've done moving and painting, spackling and cleaning over several sessions over the last three months. There are two more Saturday sessions...February 25 and March 24, so mark your calendars for a few hours of donated time for a good cause. The sign-up page is now up. Click here to access the site. Email Tom Serena if you can help or have any questions: tomserena@yahoo.com.

	MarineLab Oceanography Field Trip to Key Largo, Florida
	Juniors and Seniors: We need to know THIS FRIDAY, January 27, who will be joining the amazing trip down to Key Largo, Florida to explore the Everglades, the coral reefs, and the open ocean during the week following graduation. You should have received information packets from the Science Department by now. The $500 deposit needs to be in by Friday, February 3. Dates: Tuesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 9 Cost: Will be dependent on group size and airline flight costs at the time of booking. We estimate costs at $1,500. Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in the Oceanography elective. Questions? Email Jenna Sutton jsutton@holychild.org or Meaghan Hollenbeck mhollenbeck@holychild.org.

	Spirit Week February 6-10
	Monday: Roll out of bed day Tuesday: Animal Kingdom Day Wednesday: “Era – Blast from the Past” Day Thursday: Group Day Friday: Color Day

	MERIT EXAM THIS WEEKEND
	All 8th & 9th graders who had planned to take the Merit Exam last Saturday, please note that it has been rescheduled for THIS Saturday, January 28, at 9:00 a.m. in the library.

	Exam Schedule
	Both Upper and Middle School parents have received mailings from their heads of school with particulars on mid-year testing, which begin around January 12. Click here for the overall schedule.

	Saturday BB Varsity Game Cancelled
	The game vs. Model on Saturday, January 7 has been cancelled.

	Varsity BB Beats Holton to Take Magruder Tourney Trophy
	Holy Child's Varsity battled throughout an exciting contest to beat Holton Arms 57-50 to take the Magruder Holiday Tournament championship trophy.

	Inclement Weather Policy
	Remember, we follow Montgomery County in all school weather closings and late openings. Check major news outlets (WTOP, etc.) with precipitation, maybe even snow, coming in this evening.

	Merry Christmas from Holy Child! View our E-Card

	50th Anniversary Products and more for Christmas
	Don't forget to pick up those Holy Child stocking stuffers (and grandparent goodies) before school lets out for the holiday.

	SWIM MEET CHANGES
	Please be sure to check Swim Team schedules for numerous changes that have occurred since yesterday, December 5.

	HC GARNERS THREE ALL-ISL TEAM SPOTS
	Congratulations to three of our fall athletes who were named to the all-league team in their respective sports:          Anna Smith, Field Hockey          Monica Llerena, Soccer          Katie Rose Marvin, Tennis   Way to go, girls!

	Story on HC Senior in Potomac Almanac
	Read the Almanac's profile of Julianne Pearson, Potomac Youth of the Year, on page 4 (also mentioned in parade coverage on page 2).

	FIELD HOCKEY EARNS ISL SEMI-FINAL GAME AT HOME
	Varsity Field Hockey, with an exuberant band of supporters--topping even the home teams' meager crowd--beat Bullis yesterday 2-1 to move to the semi-final round of the ISL Tournament. The game will tip off at 3:30 p.m. at HOME. Should the team top the tough Saints of SSSA, they would play on Sunday.   Come out and support the TIGERS!

	SHABBY CHIC BOUTIQUE STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS
	Mayfield Market's Shabby Chic, bigger and better this year, is still accepting your donations of furniture or assorted household goods, from dishes to mirrors and bookcases. Remember, this year we are expanding to gently worn clothing and jewelry, so weed out that closet for riches to share. Here is the list of items we CANNOT accept. For questions or to arrange pick-up of large items, contact Suzi Montes de Oca smontes@holychild.org

	Dinner to Go!

	The countdown to Tiger Trot is on!