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Birthday
Book Club
Celebrate your birthday by donating a book to
the Holy Cross Library! Information was sent home on Tuesday, February 17th. All orders must be given to Mrs.
Smith by March 13, 2009. Please contact Mrs. Smith if you need another form or for any other information about
the Birthday Book Club. smithpj@creighton.edu
Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients!
On February 11th representatives from four Catholic high schools awarded scholarships to 8 of our 8th graders:
Robert Messersmith to Creighton Prep, David Mucha
and Joe Campbell to Roncalli, James Tisko and Cybill Hanson to
Gross Catholic, and Eric Artz, Shannon Moore, and Erin Moore to Mercy.
We are so proud of you!
Students Welcome Their Grandparents!
In November Holly Cross students invited their grandparents to join them for Mass followed by cookies in their classrooms.
We were excited that so many of our special guests could join us!
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| A proud grandson welcoming his grandparents! |
Fifth Grade Guests
The fifth graders have enjoyed several guest speakers so far this year, including presentations on chemical change, the
Islam religion, and fire safety.
The Holy Cross Book Fair Was A
Success!!
Thanks to everyone who supported
the book fair. Our sale this year was the best EVER! We made a profit of $550.00 to purchase new books for
our library!!!!
6th Graders Perform with Ron Cooley!
Again this year our 6th graders had a special privilege. They all learned to play the guitar under the instruction
of Mrs. Hall, our music teacher, and Ron Cooley, a member of Mannheim Steamroller. After weeks of instruction, the guitarists held
two performances under Mr. Cooley's direction. Bravo, 6th graders! And a big thank you to Mrs. Hall and Mr.
Cooley for making such a wonderful opportunity possible at Holy Cross!
Have You Prayed Today?
Throughout the year students in the classrooms and Holy Cross parish shut-ins pray for each other. In addition
to prayer, students also send holiday and birthday cards to their Prayer Partners. Both find the bonds of friendship
and prayer very inspiring.
On October 28th the 7th and 8th graders led the school in a Living Rosary
in Holy Cross Church. The students formed the "beads" of the rosary, lighting candles as they recited the prayers.
It was a beautiful and inspiring prayer to end the month of October.
8th Graders Attend Retreat
On Saturday, October 4th the 8th graders held their Confirmation Retreat at the Columban Retreat Center. Led by
Tom Murray, they shared, prayed, and learned more about the sacrament that they will receive in March. Fr. Al, a resident
of the Columban community, was happy to share the mission of these priests with the students. It was a blessed day.
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| Students discover Mary's grotto. |
| Fr. Al and high school volunteers helping. |
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