Chinese New Year Programs Feb 10 & Feb 14 were a huge success performed to standing room crowds. Channel 6 and Channel 10 were present to record bits of the performances for their news program.
Catholic Schools Week this year is Jan 30 through Feb 3. Holy Redeemer School celebrated with various activities: - Wednesday - Staff Appreciation Day - students thanked the staff with hand-drawn Thank You cards with words of thanks for their help. - Thursday - Students Appreciation Day - teachers in each class had a party with their students. - Friday - Teachers Appreciation Day - each class gave their teacher a vase with "flowers" of cutouts of students on a stem thanking the teacher with these words: "Thank you for watering us daily and for being the sunshine that helps us bloom!" See photos.
Two representatives from Phila Fire Dept, Firefighter Harvin and Firefighter Rosado, presented Fire Prevention and Safety programs to Holy Redeemer students. Also, the new Holy Redeemer Junior Fire Patrol were swarned in by Firefighter Harvin today.
The Nutrition Development Services Department of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia awarded 2 children with Target gift cards for top art in their Summer School Meals "Show Kindness" art contest. All the art work are on display in the cafeteria.