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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Middle School Parent Information Session--March 5, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA Principal, Dr. Kate O’Brien, and members of our faculty and staff invite you to attend our Middle School Parent Information Session, held at HFCA on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM. Meet alumni from a variety of public and Catholic high schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Family Applications begin on Monday, January 26, at 9:00 AM]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All applications will be date and time-stamped in the order they are received. Please contact Deb Atkins (datkins@holyfamilyparish.org)]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Register now for Kindergarten Parent Information Webinar on January 14 at 7:00 PM]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As you consider kindergarten options for your child, we warmly invite you to attend our Kindergarten Parent Information Webinar, hosted by Principal Dr. Kate O’Brien, our International Baccalaureate Coordinators, Mrs. Katie Bird and Mrs. Ellen Trandel, and HFCA’s Kindergarten faculty.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Register now for Preschool Parent Information Webinar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/2144228</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA Principal, Dr. Kate O'Brien, and members of our faculty and staff will host a webinar on Wednesday, January 14, at 5:30 PM. Click the title to read more and register.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Re-certification of HFCA's Outdoor Classroom!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re excited to share that HFCA’s Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom has been re-certified! This national certification is not a one-time honor. HFCA must support 1) How we have continued to maintain and use your Nature Explore classroom. 2) How we have provided staff development focused on nature in the last year, and 3) How we encourage children and families to engage with nature. Click the title to read more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Dr. Kate O'Brien!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/2053669</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us in celebrating our beloved principal, Dr. Kate O’Brien! She successfully defended her dissertation for her Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), and moments later, our school community came together to surprise her with their heartfelt congratulations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School Information Night Slide Presentation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/2046517</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for a great turnout at our Middle School Information Night on March 13. Special thanks to our Alumni Panel and Teachers for participating in this introduction of HFCA's award-winning Middle School! Click above to view Mrs. O'Brien's presentation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coffee with HFCA'a 1st Grade Teachers]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/2023374</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All are invited to our informal Coffee with our 1st grade teachers to learn about our engaging IB approaches to learning and teaching, our focus on literacy, and ask any questions you may have.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The HFCA Kindergarten Difference Webinar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/2016391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA's 20+ years of experience, culture of continuous improvement, and internationally recognized curriculum and instruction set our kindergarten experience apart from all others. Register for our Kindergarten Parent Information webinar at it.ly/41mBRtK]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Please save the date for our annual Preschool Parent Information Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1995032</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us virtually to learn more about HFCA's unique approach to preschool. Please complete the registration at https://bit.ly/4emHhIc and a Zoom link will be emailed to you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA’s Preschool STEM Program Nurtures Minds to Lead Tomorrow]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/2000863</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[By blending play and discovery, HFCA equips its preschoolers with the confidence and skills to explore, question, and solve problems, preparing them not only for kindergarten but developing minds to lead tomorrow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA students: Minds to lead tomorrow — hearts to serve today]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1991691</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a world where kindness can sometimes seem rare, a remarkable group of middle school students at Holy Family Catholic Academy (HFCA) is actively working to promote this virtue. Recently the International Baccalaureate World School located in Inverness launched a student-inspired “Service over Self” club designed to pursue acts of kindness, compassion, and outreach in the community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Celebrates Class of 2024 Scholarships to College Prep High Schools]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holy Family Catholic Academy (HFCA), an International Baccalaureate World School in Inverness, announced that three members of the Class of 2024 have been awarded merit scholarships to two acclaimed Catholic college prep high schools — Carmel Catholic and St. Viator.

Principal Kate O’Brien expressed her pride, saying, “Throughout the years, we have celebrated several students receiving these scholarships, but this is the first time that three students in a single graduating class — Andrew Albritton, Margaret Drees, and Caleb Stout — have been awarded scholarships. We are so proud of these students’ remarkable achievements.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:40:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What to Expect in Middle School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1893399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join our Middle School Faculty and Staff on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 PM in the multitorium to learn how HFCA prepares students for high school and beyond.  Hear how HFCA's Middle School focuses on learning how to learn, builds community and a sense of belonging, and empowers students to respond to challenges with confidence as global thinkers, leaders grounded in faith.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:57:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[E-learning Day, Tuesday, January 16]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1868743</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA will move to e-learning on Tuesday, January 16 due to the extreme temperatures. We do not make this decision lightly, but our main priority is the safety of all our students and staff. 
Note: Our virtual Kindergarten Parent Information Session is still being offered at 6:30 PM Register at https://bit.ly/48SCYBQ for the Zoom link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:06:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Parent Information Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1868223</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[You are invited to attend our virtual Kindergarten Parent Information Session on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30. Register at https://bit.ly/48SCYBQ and a Zoom link will be shared.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:53:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Closed Friday, January 12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1867011</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA will be closed in anticipation of the snowstorm and the potential for dangerous driving conditions. Please stay safe during this period of challenging January weather. Teachers will not be posting assignments during this time. Students can use the day as an opportunity to catch up on coursework or an opportunity to enjoy the snow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:34:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preschool Parent Information Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1859439</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please save the date for our annual presentation. Learn how the International Baccalaureate Programme provides our teachers with worldwide best practices in education and how HFCA provides a dynamic environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our youngest learners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:48:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Video]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1853164</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[While Thanksgiving is uniquely an American holiday, HFCA students embrace cultural traditions of gratitude around the world. This year, our internationally minded students, including a special contribution from David, a former student from Germany researched and shared global traditions of gratitude. Join us in embracing the diverse spirit of Thanksgiving across 10 of the cultures at HFCA!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:41:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA's 2nd Graders’ Heartwarming Journey: Exploring Economics and the Joy of Giving]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1844995</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Inspired by the life experiences of their classmates, HFCA second-graders studied economics and chose to use their hard-earned money to provide comfort to members of the community in need. They are truly global thinkers, leaders grounded in faith. https://bit.ly/3SBs2UG]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:59:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Recognized Among 2024 Best Schools in America]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1834116</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA is thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as a 2024 Best School by Niche! This year, we ranked an A+ grade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:43:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th grade visits Spingfield]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1822514</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[While this trip is usually reserved for middle school students, HFCA 4th graders spent the day in Springfield.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 08:36:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Eagles finish a successful XC season!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1819112</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[SO to our Eagle athletes! The XC team ran in the NWCC Finals on Saturday. Makaya led the JV Girls with a 3rd place finish with a PR time of 6:42. JV girls team (Ava, Brianna, and Kylee) finished 3rd in the conference, and Brendan also finished 3rd with a new PR of 6:17. Varsity boys (Dominic, Sean, and Alexander) all had PR times in the 2-mile run. Congrats athletes and big TY to the coaches!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:54:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School Students Learn How to Pilot Drones]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1817756</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drone technology is part of our 5-unit STEAM program for middle school this year. HFCA 6th-8th gr. students work in teams to assemble drones, power up the app, and simulate using drones during a major flood to assess damages without risk to rescuers. They learned and applied thrust, pitch, roll, and yaw.  Click the headline to learn about the STEAM units for 2023-2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:13:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA students lay wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1753813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the most memorable and solemn events of our 8th grader's trip to Washington DC is the laying of the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:56:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Welcomes Jim Gill for Free Concert!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us Tuesday, April 11 at 6 PM in the multitorium. Jim Gill, award-winning musician and author will energetically bang out rhythms on his banjo while the audience claps, jumps, dances, and even sneezes along to his silly and inspiring songs! For more info go to https://bit.ly/43iFWOd or email Deb at datkins@holyfamilyparish.org]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:48:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA 8th grader places in National Essay Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grace Garcia (8th gr.) represented the State of Illinois in the National VFW Patriot's Pen Essay Contest and finished 5th in the nation. Her essay won at VFW Post 5151, moved to the 4th District level, and advanced to win at the state level--finishing 1st among 5,000 essays.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:32:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Math Students Bring Home Trophies]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our 7th and 8th grade math students continue our winning streak in the annual Carmel Catholic math contest. Congratulations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:03:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Write Stuff: HFCA Students Win Local, District, and State Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Grace Garcia and Isabella Kozaczka on their achievements in a third-party essay contest. Read more about how HFCA's transdisciplinary approach to learning leads to proficiency in STEM and achievement in language arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:44:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Family Applications Open Monday, January 30 at 9:00 AM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1706979</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We welcome new families to submit their applications for the 2023-2024 academic year on our website beginning  January 30, 2023. All applications are date and time-stamped and will be processed in the order received. (Please make sure to refresh your page at 9:00 AM to access the application.)]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:02:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Parent Information Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1709629</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Principal Kate O'Brien will host a meeting for all parents interested in our full-day Kindergarten program to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, January 25 at 6 PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:54:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preschool Parent Information Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1704296</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A recording of the January 12 Preschool Parent Information Session is now available.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:47:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Preschool Students Tell the Story of Christmas]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1704272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA's 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old preschoolers re-tell the Nativity story through the eyes of the animals in the stable and inspire us to make room in our hearts for Jesus' message of love and peace.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:15:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA's kNOw Hunger Campaign Builds Learning and Community]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1698877</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA uses its vibrant community to expand learning and empower students to make a difference in the larger community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 10:25:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Student's Self-Advocacy Reaches All the Way to Governor Pritzker]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1678288</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An important component of Holy Family Catholic Academy's (Inverness) nationally and internationally recognized curriculum and instruction is to inspire students in preschool through grade 8 to learn and demonstrate self-advocacy. HFCA 5th grader, Jax Schnell took his effort to raise awareness of an incurable disease to Govenor Pritzker.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:20:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[At HFCA You're Always Welcome Home]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1660618</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are few things more rewarding for teachers than hearing from former students. The thrill is particularly meaningful for teachers at Holy Family Catholic Academy when students from foreign countries return to visit.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Students are Courageous]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1673158</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each month we model one of the 10 IB Learner Profile Attributes. September was the month to recognize our courageous Eagles. Special shout out to Ms. McCully's Broadcasting 2.0 STEAM students Maya (7th), Jake (7th), and Kaitlyn (8th) for production and editing this video.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:48:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prayer Vigil]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1657104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Holy Family community will be hosting a prayer vigil for the Chang family on Thursday at 7:30 PM in the Courtyard. All are welcome, including children. Those in attendance are invited to bring candles. Please continue to keep the Chang Family in your prayers and thoughts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:54:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1608044</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our video where HFCA students share why they love HFCA Teachers!
https://youtu.be/k1IyHl0_hDM]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 13:13:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Competitions Give HFCA Learners a Voice and Choice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1596872</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holy Family Catholic Academy believes healthy competition enhances academic performance and has the recognition to prove it.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:37:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Teaches Science for Today and Beyond]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1596871</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Consider this timeline: on Friday morning, NASA shared the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. On Friday afternoon, middle school students at Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) were learning and asking questions about the design and function of this $10 billion telescope from scientists at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:29:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA--The Kindergarten Difference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1557615</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're continuing our 2022-2023 Virtual Parent Information Sessions with our presentation--HFCA--The Kindergarten Difference on Monday, January 24 at 6:30 PM. Join us via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82584364184#success]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:22:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Live Stream Class of 2022 Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1619133</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the celebration of HFCA's Class of 2022 Graduation!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 17:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us for Preschool Parent Information Session on Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1551832</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're kicking off our 2022-2023 Virtual Parent Information Sessions starting with Preschool on January 19 at 6:30 PM. Join us to learn about our 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old classes, Please register at https://bit.ly/3I0JBoz]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:09:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[At HFCA Ordinary Kids Do Extraordinary Things]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1551830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[January is a time of reflection as we await the possibilities of a new year and ponder new goals. Sometimes inspiration for change comes from unexpected sources–like first grade students at Holy Family Catholic Academy, in Inverness.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:13:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Spirit of Thanksgiving--Alum Gives Back, and HFCA Students Pay it Forward]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1534094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The celebration of Thanksgiving at many schools focuses on a meal shared by Native Americans and Pilgrims hundreds of years ago. Few students in northwest suburban Chicago are aware of 21st-century life on American Indian Reservations. Sixth grade students at Holy Family Catholic Academy met with one of the Inverness school’s alums, Jack Rosenwinkel, who provided a first-hand account of the culture, joys, and challenges of living on a reservation in southwestern South Dakota.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:06:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Family Applications]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1557793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications for 2- year-old preschool through grade 8 begins on Monday, January 31 at 9:00 AM. **PLEASE CLICK** "Read full story" to begin. All applications are date and time-stamped. Questions? Please contact Deb Atkins (datkins@holyfamilyparish.org) 847-907-3461.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA's Thanksgiving Prayer]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1534110</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is HFCA's Thanksgiving Prayer for our friends and families. Happy Thanksgiving!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:13:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Behind HFCA’s Award Winning Students is an Award Winning Teacher]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1512008</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This past year Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) middle school students won seven awards from outside organizations. The entire community recognized and applauded these hard working students who went above and beyond to create exemplary work. What is often assumed, but not always recognized is that behind these talented students are teachers who inspire, challenge, and encourage their students to excel. Recently, HFCA was delighted to announce that Middle School Teacher, Mrs. Eileen Paparone was publicly recognized as an outstanding educator. 
 https://bit.ly/3vpkirf]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:11:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st place trophy presented]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1506629</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our 4th/5th girls volleyball team presented their 1st place trophy to Fr. Terry and Mrs. O'Brien at our all school Mass.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:43:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preschool Parent Curriculum Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1476599</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Preschool Parent Curriculum Night is Thursday, 8/12. Your student's teacher will offer two presentation times tomorrow night at 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM via Zoom. (Yay, no need for babysitters!!) Check email for Zoom links.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Artists’ Hopeful Reflections Win Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1435139</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[More awards for HFCA's middle school students! Two seventh grade students at recently won awards for using their knowledge, artistic talents, and faith to express hope for a better future for many people suffering in our communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 13:28:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NASA Lands at HFCA, 4th grade Launches Inquiry (Unit)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1401975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) 4th-grade students were introduced to Mr. Kevin Metrocavage, NASA’s International Space Station Operations Manager and Space Operations Center Manager. What an amazing opportunity for our students to be able to ask a NASA scientist questions about the subject they are studying in 4th grade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:32:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holy Family Catholic Academy Students Excel Even During Pandemic]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1401981</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA continues to maintain high standards. For the third time in a month, middle school students receive awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:40:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Preschool and Kindergarten Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1387318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention interested preschool and kindergarten families--here's yet another opportunity to learn more about HFCA. Drop by our Virtual Open House. You'll be greeted by our amazing teachers and invited to ask any questions. Register at  https://bit.ly/39uzcmr and receive a Zoom link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:32:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Student Wins Award for a Fresh Take on Patriotism]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1378074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents have struggled to explain the recent events that took place in our Capitol. Sometimes we need look no further than our own children. HFCA 8th grader stirs a renewed sense of patriotism in each of us.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:05:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Families are Invited to HFCA Parent Information Sessions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1360752</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA has a tradition of giving perspective families an opportunity to learn more about our nationally and internationally recognized curriculum and instruction. New family registration for these sessions are now open. Please click on links to register.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:35:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bringing an International Education to the Northwest Suburbs-- Holy Family Catholic Academy achieves International Baccalaureate World School status]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1385273</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[I n a press release issued today, Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) has announced that the school has been named the first suburban elementary school in Illinois to become authorized as an International
Baccalaureate World School--Primary Years Programme (IB). HFCA joins only 15 other schools in Illinois to be awarded this distinction.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:23:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Matching program + IL Tax Credit Multiplies Donations 12-fold!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1349803</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Looking for a way to decrease your Illinois state income tax liability? What if you could decrease what you owe to the state and potentially increase your state tax refund, while also helping fund scholarships for qualifying students to attend Holy Family Catholic Academy? The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship fund provides a 75% Illinois income tax credit of your donation PLUS donors are offering a 2:1 match on donations made between now and 2/28/21, or when funds are depleted. Click on flyer to learn more or contact Deb Atkins (datkins@holyfamilyparish.org)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:42:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindness is Always in Season at Holy Family Catholic Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1360137</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Christmas has always been a celebration of faith and community at Holy Family Catholic Academy in Inverness, and faith and community are needed now more than ever. Principal Kate O'Brien challenged students to determine the best way for their school re-imagine a time of coming together when the success of its in-person instruction has been to keep physical distance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:17:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Food Drive]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please help support St. Joseph's Home in Palatine. Food donations are being collected at morning drop off from now until December 18. Thanks in advance for your generosity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:17:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Kate O'Brien named School Hero]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are so proud of Principal Kate O'Brien for being named a School Hero in the Archdiocese of Chicago! Thank you Kate for all you do for our HFCA Community]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:04:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA's Resilient Teachers and Students Shape Success in 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1322731</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA celebrates our resilient teachers, students, and parents!  Read more on how together we are facing this pandemic, making adjustments, and moving forward.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:56:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Middle School Students Lead from Where They Stand]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1312374</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Successful philanthropists and entrepreneurs have one thing in common--they see a need and fill it. HFCA 8th grade students identified the need to encourage more girls to pursue math and STEM disciplines and formed a not-for-profit organization to formalize their plan. Read the article in the Daily Herald about how Ruby Arun, Megan Reyes, Teacher Ms. Kate McCully, and their team are great examples thinkers, leaders grounded in faith.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:48:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA is preparing and excited for in-person learning in August!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1255388</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The full reopening plan has been released from the Office of Catholic Schools. We can’t wait to safely and thoughtfully welcome each and every family back in August.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:58:42 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th grader, Meghan McLaughlin used her talent and passion to write and perform a song that speaks to the strength and hope of our HFCA Community during this spring's stay-at-home order. States Meghan, "During the stay at home order, I decided to write this song to share positivity and hope. HFCA has truly inspired me by reassuring all of us that we are in this together through our school and faith community." Thank you, Meghan!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:53:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lessons Learned--HFCA One Month into e-learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1221797</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reflecting on “lessons learned” in project management is intended to identify areas of improvement while also validating successes. The most agile of teams have processes and systems in place to evaluate what works and what needs improvement in real time. HFCA’s culture of continuous improvement and reflection on lessons learned keeps the focus on the students' academic, social, and emotional needs. Read parent feedback on the successes of HFCA's e-learning.  https://bit.ly/2KV31jb]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 09:19:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA 7th Grade Students Sweep Honors in CCHD Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1218677</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA 7th graders had a clean sweep of awards from the Chicago Archdiocese's Catholic Campaign for Human Development's annual Creating on the Margins Contest. 3rd place for her art work went to Megan, 2nd place for their stop motion video, "More than a Roof" went to the team of Meaghan, Allison, and Ruby; and Issy won 1st place for her video, "The Truth about Homelessness." Issy's project will be part of the national competition. https://bit.ly/3cT8Nxy Congrats to all who participated.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 11:04:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Well Positioned to Transition to E-learning.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1189132</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA's culture of continuous improvement and steadfast commitment of our administrations, teachers, and staff has laid the groundwork to smoothly transition to e-learning during pandemic school closure.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:41:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Newspaper Features HFCA's E-learning.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[National Catholic Reporter's (NCR) article, "Class in your pajamas: Chicago Catholic Schools Carry on with E-learning" by Brian Roewe, reports on HFCA's success transitioning to E-learning. NCR connects Catholics to church, faith and the common good with independent news, analysis and spiritual reflection.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Alum Reflects on His Transition to High School.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA's goal is to prepare students for high school and beyond. Read alumnus, Alex Kaminsky's (HFCA '16, Fremd '20) reflection shared at our annual What To Expect In Middle School Presentation given 03.05.20]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 10:29:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Students Earn Merit Scholarships to a Top College Prep High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1166698</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two special 8th grade students attain top scores on the high school entrance exam earning them scholarships to Carmel Catholic High School, one of the area's most highly regarded Catholic College Prep high schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:41:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA's Kindergarten Difference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1151015</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA, the only International Baccalaureate World School in suburban Chicago, uses worldwide best practices to develop global thinkers, leaders grounded in faith.

Join us on Thursday, 1/23 at 6:30PM or Friday, 1/24 at 9AM to learn how our full-day kindergarten develops creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills in our youngest learners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:43:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA--First Middle School Program in Illinois to be STEM Certified]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1385264</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) has long been regarded as an innovator in educating students in 2-year-old preschool through grade 8. This week that innovation was again recognized and validated. AdvancED, a multinational, non-profit, non-partisan organization that conducts rigorous, on-site reviews of educational institutions, named HFCA as the first middle school program in Illinois to earn STEM Certification. This announcement came just weeks after HFCA was awarded a 2017 Blue Ribbon Award as an Exemplary High Performing School by the US Department of Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:00:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Awards Continue to Multiply at HFCA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA moves math instruction from numbers, equations, computations, and algorithms to develop math literacy and problem solving skills. Read more in the Daily Herald article about our middle school math teams.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:33:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[At HFCA--Global Connections Develop Global Thinkers]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1131447</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As an International Baccalaureate World School (IB), HFCA focuses on making connections between subject matter and the world promoting international mindedness.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2019 14:50:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Principal Recognized for Excellence]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holy Family Catholic Academy's Principal, Mrs. Kate O'Brien was recently recognized by the Archdiocese of Chicago for relentlessly fostering excellence in education. In presenting the St. Thomas Aquinas Award, Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools, noted Mrs. O'Brien's commitment to rigor, continuous improvement and emphasis on 21st century instructional practices.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:22:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA's Student Council's Glow Run Was a Huge Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1113351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all the Student Council members, faculty, and runners who made the Glow Run so much fun! We had over 100 runners from preschool through grade 5 participate to raise money for cancer research.  Check out our photo album on Facebook. https://bit.ly/2PmbI9n]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 09:23:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Announcing our new HFCA Podcast!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1094025</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA uses a variety of communication tools to reach our busy parents and other interested parties. We are excited to announce that we recently launched our first podcast on the Podbean app.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:36:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to My House--HFCA's middle school uses best practices to build community and belonging]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1089022</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) has received accolades for its nationally and internationally recognized curriculum and instruction. But, at HFCA learning is so much more than test scores and academic achievement.  States Principal, Mrs. Kate O’Brien, “Our goal is to develop the whole child and foster an environment where each child is known and supported academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:55:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[“We’ve Always Done it This Way,” Said No Innovator Ever!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1079250</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Problem solving is more than finding the right answer-- it is focusing on asking the right questions.  And sometimes, those questions require an open mind to challenge long held traditions.  Recently, Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) set out to solve a problem and ended up questioning an age-old tradition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:26:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Students Raise a Flag for Patriotism]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1063882</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA teachers go beyond textbooks and transform learning by listening to learning by doing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How does HFCA measure a successful kindergartener? It's not what you think.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1065631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School is out. Summer is here. Kindergarten graduation is a memory. But for parents and educators alike, this is a perfect time to reflect on the learning that occurred in the critical first year of elementary school. Success at HFCA is measured when their youngest learners become leaders and move their newly gained knowledge to action.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2019 08:26:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[25% of HFCA's Class of '15 Named Illinois State Scholars!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1065632</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[25% of HFCA's Class of '15 Named Illinois State Scholars 
HFCA's mission is to prepare students for high school and beyond. As we celebrate the Class of 2015's graduation from high school, we are delighted to acknowledge six students who were named 2019 Illinois State Scholars.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2019 08:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Would You Trust Your Elementary Student to Draft Your Honest Policy? HFCA Did!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1067981</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Problem solving and teamwork skills are hallmarks of Holy Family Catholic Academy's nationally and internationally recognized curriculum. Students master reading, writing, and math skills, but the Inverness school expands this knowledge by applying students' learning to solve authentic problems. It is this step that develops higher level critical thinking skills. Recently, students were asked to use their problem solving and teamwork skills to draft a school policy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:54:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What to Expect in Middle School Parent Presentation 3.18.19]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[What to Expect in Middle School Parent Presentation 3.18.19
HFCA's middle school creates connections that prepare students for high school and beyond. View Principal O'Brien's opening slides and text of Audrey Pazur's (HFCA '15) thoughtful speech.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2019 08:52:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Receives Earth Day Honors]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Middle School Genesis One Club recently won the Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Earth Day Hutchcroft Youth Award for championing efforts to reduce waste in our cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2019 08:41:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA Connects with the Community to Enhance Learning and Help Others]]></title>
				<link>http://www.holyfamilycatholicacademy.net/apps/news/article/1067987</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HFCA middle school students partner with McGraw Wildlife Foundation to solve real world issues.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:33:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HFCA--Preparing Students for High School and Beyond]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read about HFCA's 1st place finish in Carmel High School's math competition and how AdvancED STEM Certification encourages the Academy to engage with a wide variety of community partners to fully prepare students for jobs in a global market.]]></description>
				
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