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Parents on Fire

Parents on Fire is a parent-led organization which encourages parent involvement through volunteer opportunities that support Holy Family students, families, and faculty.

Parents on Fire events include:

 

  • Grade-level parent gatherings

  • Ninth Grade Homecoming Dinner  (pictured above)

  • The Father/Daughter Dance

  • A Mother/Son Activity

  • Teacher/Staff Appreciation Days

  • Educational Parent Speakers

  • Many Other School-Sponsored Events

Earn money for tuitions and fees through our Raise Right fundraising program. More information can be found here.

Father/Daughter Dance

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Mother/Son Bowling

Sophomore Parent Party

Parent Education Speakers

We encourage you to join us for any or all of these enlightening and empowering speakers. All speakers will be in person on the Holy Family campus.

Dr. Sam Marzouk, Ph. D., founder of Promethean Psychology in Edina, will present on the following:

Dr. Marzouk Online Parenting Webinar

Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  

Webinar: The Storm Before The Calm: Unpacking the Great Mystery of Adolescence
Presented live by Dr. Sam Marzouk, via Zoom to HFCHS parents via this  Webinar Link

The period of adolescence can be a daunting time for parents! Through the use of stories and examples, Dr. Marzouk will discuss some of the most problematic myths regarding the teenage years.  Dr. Marzouk will then present each myth's "flip side" by unpacking pertinent truths about adolescence relevant to parents and caregivers. 

Eligible for teacher continuing ed licensure hours.

Join the Webinar

  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
    Teens, Depression, and Self-Harm: What Every Parent Should Know

    In this presentation, Dr. Marzouk will discuss and differentiate between normal adolescent mood fluctuations and clinically significant depression.  Dr. Marzouk will discuss common signs parents can look for and how parents can respond to such symptoms.  Finally, time will be spent demystifying non-suicidal self-injurious behavior (e.g., cutting) and discussing with parents how to respond to this frightening behavior. 

Elizabeth C. Carver, LSW, MSW,  at Phoenix School Counseling, specializes in program development for K-12 schools, will present on the following:

  • Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. - Parenting Strategies for the Teen Years (including social media)