WELCOME TO HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL

2017-2018

We are a community of Faith, Knowledge and Service

August  2017

The theme for the National Catholic Schools for 2017-2018  is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”  The theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities—small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be assessed.

The new logo features a swirl of colors interacting around a cross, which is at the center of all Catholic education. The vibrancy of the colors and the movement and shadows in the logo portray the inner-connectivity and community life that are present in our Catholic schools.

On behalf of the staff of Holy Angels School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2017-2018 school year! We are looking forward to a prayerful, productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential.  We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school.  We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education.  As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities.  We ask that you support your child’s learning by making sure that he/she:

·      Comes to school on-time, ready for the day’s learning experience

·      Completes all homework assignments with quality

·      Read to your children daily to develop a love for reading and improve literacy skills

·      Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life

·      Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject

·      Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and in life

The faculty and staff are privileged to be partners with you.  Let us pray for a productive school year as we work together as a community where we recognize God as the center of our life.

Sincerely,
Sister Leonarda Montealto, O.P.

Summer 2013

May we be mindful of the Eternal Flame within us.  May we rely on the Source of Love to be our constant ally and steady guide.  

The summer 2013 was a relaxing and productive one for me.  Hawaii is home for the Dominican Sisters where our Dominican Center is located in the island of Oahu.  I had a six-day retreat,  a wonderful time spent for the Lord.  We celebrated the Golden and Silver Jubilees of our three Sisters.  We had our Regional meetings as well as relaxing and fun time with the Sisters in the month of June.

July was spent for professional development and planning for the coming school year.  I attended a Catholic School Leadership Institute in Vallambrosa Center in Menlo Park, CA.  It was a four-day in-service spent on learning, sharing, reflecting  and planning on the themes of Principal as Spiritual Leader, Principal as Administrator and Principal as Instructional Leader and Communicator.   This gathering was attended by 31 principals, vice-principals, and future administrators of our Catholic Schools coming from different states.  Those were days of learning, getting to know others, having a relaxing time in a beautiful and quiet place of Vallambosa Retreat Center.   I also did a lot of reading and visiting with friends.  Most especially, I was able to spend more time with the Lord in prayer that gives me direction as I continue to do this ministry of teaching as a principal of Holy Angels School.