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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2010
National Theme: Dividends for Life
School Theme: Together We Can
Sunday, January
31, 2010
- 11:00 AM Catholic Schools Week opening Mass at Holy Cross Church. Six teachers will be honored during the
Mass for their years of service to Holy Cross. (Mrs. Neville, Mrs. Edinger and Mr. Fisher – 5 years, Mrs. Crown –
10 years, Miss Vesely – 35 years and Mrs. Taylor – 35 years.)
- Open House from 12-2:00!!!!
Monday, February
1, 2010: Theme Dress Down Day & Faith Bingo
- Dress Down Day – Dress according to the theme that the students picked for their classroom.
- The students will play a game of school wide Faith Bingo with their buddies.
Tuesday,
February 2, 2010: “Together
We Can” Celebrate Our Faith
- Each class will be provided a private time for Adoration in the Eucharistic Chapel at church.
- Valentines for Prayer
Partners: Students will make valentines for their prayer partners.
- Home and School Luncheon
for the teachers will be held in the Community Room from 11:20-1:00. THANK YOU to all those people who helped with the luncheon
or who volunteered to do lunch duty for the teachers. We are very grateful!
Wednesday,
February 3, 2010: A Community With Spirit
- Blue and Gold Dress
Down Day: Please wear Holy Cross colors or items of clothing with the Holy Cross logo on it.
- From 5:30-7:30 the Pancake Man will be flipping pancakes in the gym. The
cost is $3.50 per person. We hope to see you there!
Thursday,
February 4, 2010: Get Up
and Move
- At different times throughout the day, music will be played over the intercom and students will drop what
they are doing and dance!
- 8th graders will be attending Mass at St. Cecilia’s.
Friday, February
5, 2010: Celebrate Our Parish Elders
- An All School Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Following Mass
there will be an Elders’ Breakfast in the cafeteria. This is for the “Seniors”
in our parish in appreciation for all they have done to support us.
- At 11:15, there will be a volleyball game in the gym. It will
be a rousing contest between the eighth graders and the faculty/staff.
- School will be dismissed for the day at 12 Noon. We will dismiss from the gym. There is no Aftercare today.
“D.W.” Visits Holy Cross School!
On January 19, K-3 students were treated to a visit from author Marc Brown’s sister, Kim Brown, who is
the inspiration for Arthur’s sister in the Arthur book series. Miss Brown
revealed Marc's secret formula for drawing Arthur, showed how an Arthur book is created, and encouraged the children to write
and illustrate their own stories. It was a fun and inspiring hour for the children
to see one of their favorite characters right here at Holy Cross!
Christmas Giving Program Helps Those in Need
What a wonderful way to spread the true message of Christmas!
Again this year the students of Holy Cross made it their mission to make this season of giving a bit nicer for others.
Through daily collections over $700 was raised for those in need in our parish, and large boxes under the Christmas tree in
our front hallway were filled with tolietries for the residents of County Hospital and Care Center. Thanks to all
for your generosity!
8th Graders Attend Confirmation Retreat
On Saturday, November 14th the 8th grade Confirmation candidates traveled by bus to the Columban Retreat Center in Bellevue
and participated in a day long retreat to help prepare for their Confirmation in February. Led by Tom Murray, director
of the Archbishop Curtiss Youth Camp, and accompanied by Mrs. Rookstool, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Cunningham and a group of
high school retreat leaders, they learned more about the commitment they will be making when they are confirmed. Group
activities, outdoor hiking to the grotto and cross, and lunch made this a great day for all.
Food Drive for the Hungry
During November the Student Congress sponsored a food drive for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. The race was
on to see which room would bring in the most canned/boxed items for the needy. Over 3,000 food items were donated with
the two top rooms, 7B and 8B, receiving a dress down day for their efforts. However, the biggest winners will be those
who benefit from the food collected. Way to go, students!
Students Welcome Their Grandparents!
On November 6th Holy Cross students have again invited their grandparents to join them for Mass followed by cookies
in their classrooms. We were excited to have our special guests join us!
Students Participate in River City Roundup
After weeks of practice with Mrs. Hall, all the students in Holy Cross promenaded across the street to Mercy High School's
gym to sing and dance. Parents and guests even joined in! A special thanks to Mercy for sharing their wonderful
space with us!
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