Invitation from Second Grade
Second Grade's 24th annual production of "America is Born" will be presented Wednesday, November 24, at 12:30, in the cafeteria.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the play and to sing some favorite songs.  (From Mrs. Schemmel and "second

Girls on the Run Community Service Project

Please help support our GOTR team!  They are
collecting non-perishable food for their community service project.  All food will be given to Holy Cross Church, to be included in the food baskets they give to needy families in our community.  Look for the bins at the school entrance.  All donations are due by November 19. Please help GOTR help others.

Starting Monday, you can support your favorite team by dropping change in a can during lunch.  The contest ends November 23rd.  The school that collects the most money will see its flag fly on Wednesday, November 24th.  The team that wins the November 27th game will see its flag fly on Monday, November 29th.  Show your true colors and help your team win!  Sponsored by After Prom Committee.

The Scholastic Book Fair is at Holy Cross School in the elementary library this week!

Shopping begins tomorrow!! (Mon. Nov.15^th)

Important notes:

·        Students brought home a "wish list" of books from the fair. Scholastic sends numerous non-book items to sell that will be available this week that were not out for the preview.

·        If your student is shopping, have him/her bring $ in envelope/zip lock bag marked "Book Fair".

·         We do collect 5% sales tax.

·        Checks can be made payable to Holy Cross School. Credit cards/debit cards accepted.

The schedule for the fair is as follows:

Mon. Nov. 15^th- 8:00-3:45 -after school snack & shop

Tues. Nov. 16^th- 12:00-5:30-after school snack & shop

Wed. Nov. 17^th- Early bird -donuts & shopping:

                                                          7:45 -10:00a.m.

Before and after school shopping- register to win free books!Holy Cross will profit 25% of the sales from the fair to be used for library. (books, educational DVDs, reading incentives, etc.) Thanks for your support!!

After Prom
We will be having an after prom meeting on Wednesday, Nov 17th at 6:00 pm in the High School Media Lab downstairs.  Please come with ideas to help plan this special event for the Juniors and Seniors. 

Scrip
Are you going away for Thanksgiving? Maybe for Christmas?  Then check out all the hotel and gas cards offered from Scrip.  What a great way to help the school while spending the holiday with family and friends.  Orders are placed every Monday and returned no later then the following Monday.  We take Visa, Master Card, Cash and Checks.  Order today.

News from John Jones:

The Alumni/Former Student Soccer, Volley and Basketball games are just around the corner. The schedule is as follows:

Soccer on Saturday, November 20^th from 10:30 -12:30 with lunch and refreshments to follow down on the field. Volley and Basketball will be played on Friday, November 26^th with volleyball @ 4:00 p.m.; female basketball @ 5:00 p.m. and male basketball @ 6:00 p.m. Food and refreshments to follow. Please join us even if you do not plan to play.

The annual Family Advent Wreath making ceremony will take place in the school cafeteria on Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Music and refreshments provided. The agenda includes each family making their Advent Wreath followed by a blessing and short prayer service. Those who attend each year will attest to the significance and warmth received as families gather to begin the Advent season and to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas. If you plan to attend, please bring some cut greens with you. For more information call the school office at 847-5436.

The Annual Fund continues and we remain optimistic that the school will raise the necessary $150,000.00 for budgetary purposes. We have nearly 8 months remaining to do so as the fiscal year ends on June 30, 2011. As we approach the Thanksgiving and Advent/Christmas seasons, we all recognize our many blessings and opportunities we have to give. With this in mind, and with the knowledge and appreciation that you are already paying tuition, I ask that you consider giving a Thanksgiving/Christmas gift to the school with an Annual Fund donation or pledge. Tuition covers about 75% of our annual operating costs thus we have a necessary annual appeal to raise the balance. I think a tax-deductible contribution to our wonderful Holy Cross School, perhaps in honor of your son/daughter or other family member would make the perfect gift! Thank you!

Farm Basket Lunch Survey

out the Butter Braids went home in the brown envelopes on Friday, October 29th.  This fundraiser will run through  November and close during the first part of December.  The delivery of the Butter Braids is scheduled for December 15th, just in time for Christmas break.  The Junior class and the After Prom Committee thanks you in advance for your consideration in supporting this fundraiser.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kovalesky at kovalesky_k@hcrs-va.org or 847-5436 x331.