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Newsletter 10/02/2026

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October 2, 2026
Mission Statement

HSCS Mission Statement

Holy Spirit Catholic School, located on the eastside of Indianapolis, was founded in 1949, as an educational ministry of Holy Spirit Parish. We are a Catholic community, rich in diversity, serving students from 12 months through 8th grade. Our teachers, parents, and community, guided by the Holy Spirit, are devoted to academic excellence and the development of faith-filled students who desire to serve others.
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Kindergartners Receive Guardian Angel Pins

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Happy Friday, Rams!

Dear Holy Spirit Families,
There is something especially beautiful about reminding our children that they are never alone. Today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Guardian Angels, we are invited to reflect on the loving presence of the angels God has given to watch over and guide each of us.

At Holy Spirit, we cherish the tradition of inviting our Kindergarten students to receive a blessed guardian angel pin to place on their bucket hats. This small pin carries a beautiful message: wherever our children go, their guardian angel is with them—watching over them, guiding them, and reminding them of God’s constant love and care.
For some of our youngest students, this ritual becomes a tangible expression of a profound truth of our faith. Each time they see their angel pin, we hope they will remember that God is always near and that they are surrounded by His love.

May the Feast of the Guardian Angels fill our hearts with gratitude for these heavenly companions and inspire us, as parents, caregivers, and educators, to continue nurturing our children’s faith with wonder, joy, and love.

May God bless our children and their guardian angels today and always.
With prayer and gratitude,
Mrs. Fleming & the HSCS Team
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Grade 3's Study Trip at the Indy Zoo!

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Upcoming Events

October 7: Rosary before Mass; All School Mass at 8:30 am - Mass with Houses
October 8: Last day of school before Fall Break
October 9 - 18: Fall Break - No School
October 19: Back to School; Start of Quarter 2
October 20: Quarterly Awards
     PK awards will be conducted in their classrooms
     K - 2 from 9 am - 9:45 am
     3 - 5 from 8 am - 8:45 am
     6 - 8 from 10:00 - 10:45 am
October 21 - 22: NOON DISMISSALS DUE TO CONFERENCES
October 21 - 22: Conferences
     PK - 3 Parent-Teacher Conferences
     4 - 8 Student-Led Conferences (Student & Parent participate)
October 23: All School Mass at 8:30 am; Full Day of School!
October 26: Grade 2 Study Trip to Benjamin Harrison Hom
October 27: Picture Re-Takes
October 30: Dia del Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration (12:30 - 2:30 pm)
Save the Date

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE!

Holy Spirit would not be able to offer all of the amazing activities, events, and resources we do if we didn't have incredible volunteers helping along the way! We are requesting that you consider one or more of the following ways to assist in the weeks ahead:
  1. INTERPRETERS FOR CONFERENCES - Are you fluent in English and either French, Haitian Creole/Haitian, Portuguese, and/or Spanish? Are you also able to maintain the confidentiality of students/families? If so, you would be a great asset to us at conference time. We need interpreters from time to time to assist! Reach out to Angelica Perez at angelicaperez@holyspirit-indy.org if interested.
  2. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS/Day of the Dead - We would love to have parents at each rotation assisting with activities, photography, etc. We will provide the activities and materials. Reach out to Amanda Mack at amack@holyspirit-indy.org if interested.
  3. "SEE US IN ACTION" OPEN HOUSE - On Thursday, November 12, we are inviting prospective families to see us in action. Ambassadors will give tours, and having a few parents available to welcome new families and share your own wonderful stories about Holy Spirit would be fantastic! Please contact Gloria Fernandez at gfernandez@holyspirit-indy.org if interested.
  4. ELF ON THE SHELF ANTICS - Each year, Elf on a Shelf appears the week before Christmas break to do silly things each morning at arrival. We'd love parent help with some new ideas and options. Do you have a horse or golf cart we could borrow? Perhaps you're willing to cover a class so a teacher can get involved in the mischief? Ideas are welcome! Please contact Gina Fleming at gfleming@holyspirit-indy.org if you wish to be involved.
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Praying the Rosary in October

The following is an excerpt from https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/praying-the-rosary-in-october/.

By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. The month of October is dedicated to the holy Rosary, one of the best known of all Catholic devotions. October includes the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary. 

The Rosary draws its mysteries from the New Testament and is centered on the great events of the Incarnation and Redemption with each decade referring to an event in the life of Jesus and Mary. The Mysteries of the Rosary give us “thumbnails” of the life of Christ and his Mother.
  • The Joyful Mysteries are taken mostly from Saint Luke’s Gospel in the New Testament. They involve the joyful events of Jesus’ childhood.
  • The Luminous Mysteries bring a deeper understanding to the public life of Jesus. They fill in the blanks between the childhood of Jesus and His suffering and death on the cross.
  • The Sorrowful Mysteries remind us of how much Jesus loves us. They recall how He suffered and died just for us.
  • The Glorious Mysteries tell us what happened after Jesus died-His Resurrection, the descent of the Holy Spirit and the love Jesus had for his Mother.
Just as we will pray the rosary in our classrooms and as a school, families are encouraged to pray the rosary together throughout the year.
 
Breakfast

Weekly Menu

Breakfast (Milk & Juice Included)
Weekly Choice: Pop Tart, Assorted Cereal
10/05 - Cheese Omelet & Apple Sauce 
10/06 - Blueberry Donut Hole & Pears 
10/07 - Chocolate Muffin & Peach Cup 
10/08 - Mini Donuts & Pineapple Cup 
10/09 - No School - Fall Break 
Lunch

Weekly Menu

Lunch (Milk Included)
Monthly Choice: Chicken Caesar Salad 
10/05 - Baked Potato with Chili, Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce, Dinner Roll & Applesauce 
10/06 - W/G Rotini with Meat Sauce. Garlic Knot & Mandarin Oranges 
10/07 - Breaded Pork Tenderloin, Onion Rings, Coleslaw & Pineapple 
10/08 - Mini Beef Tacos, Spicy Black Beans, Spanish Rice & Fresh Orange Wedges 
10/09 - No School - Fall Break 
 

PTO Trash Bags on Sale Now

Our annual PTO trash bag sale runs Sept 18-Oct 4. Everyone needs trash bags, and buying them through the school sale helps us raise money for PTO events and PTO student activities! 

Online orders are encouraged. If you prefer, you can use the printed form that will be handed out to students in class. We will also have samples for you to see at the Harvest Hoedown. All orders are due October 4. 

You will pick up bags on October 21, 10 am to 6 pm, during family conferences. 


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Contact Us!

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
  • (317) 352-1243
  • angelicaperez@holyspirit-indy.org
  • https://school.holyspirit-indy.org/