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Congratulations to the following 2011 PARC Young Authors Regional winners from Holy Cross! 32% of the Regional winners were Holy Cross students!
Megan Williams (1) - 2nd place Fiction
Kaitlyn Davis (2) - 1st place Fiction
Madison Luther (2) - 1st place Poetry
Emma Lemley (2) - 2nd place Poetry
Molly Graham (5) - 2nd place Poetry
Glenn Trent (6) - 1st place Fiction
James Schubert (7) - 1st place Essay
Josh Wooddell (9) - 2nd place Fiction
Lexi Quinn (9) - 2nd place Poetry
Mary Paige David (9) - 3rd place Poetry
Tom Bruzek (9) - 1st place Essay
Ethan Rini (9) - 2nd place Essay
Kate Lemley (9) - 3rd place Essay
Drew Dickerson (10) - 1st place Fiction
Brian Loftus (10) - 1st place Poetry
Joseph Bruzek (11) - 3rd place Fiction
Claire Wittman (11) - 1st place Poetry
Michael Smith (12) - 3rd place Essay
Note from the principal ...
May 2-6 is National Teacher Appreciation Week! Our teachers at Holy Cross work diligently each day to nurture your children to become lifelong learners and people of character. We are blessed to have such dedicated faculty. Please take time to thank your students' teachers this week.
Pictures Needed from Senior Parents
It's hard to believe that this is the last month of school, where have the years gone? Have you started reminiscing about the early years, looking through old photos! Great that's exactly what we need. Parents, please select 5 photos spanning your child's life (Ex: baby photo, elementary, special event, middle/ high school, any ahhhhh moments.) that we can use to put in the traditional slide show shown at the last liturgy and graduation. We need them as soon as possible, no later than May 10th! Please send them in an envelope with your name and senior's name. The photos should be turned in to Mrs. Bowden. Thank you!
Prom Pictures
Parents, all prom pictures will be posted on Karensmithphotographer.com site. Go to online ordering, find Holy Cross, click on the link. Gaels is the password.
After Prom
The after prom committee would like to thank all the parents that helped with after prom. A special thanks to Amelia Kaosciusko, Carol Wilmouth, Becky Keaton, Kim Kovalesky, Doris Burzek,Jan Rudisill, and Cindy Kluba for all the help in planning for the night. This was a fun night for all.
Thank you
Colleen Sites Jr/Sr Banquet The Jr/Sr Banquet will be on May 18th at St Thomas More Church, 6:30pm. Information will be going home in the brown envelope. Please fill out the RSVP form and return it by May 12th. The cost will be $10 a person. Senior students will not be charged.
Sports Early dismissals for May 2-6
Monday Soccer 2:15
Tuesday Tennis 2:45
Baseball 2:00
Thursday Golf 1:30
Great Service Opportunity for 7th grade and up!!
Lynchburg Little League will be holding its annual fund-raiser on Saturday, May 14 at Miller Park from 9:00 until 3:00. We are in need of volunteers, 7th grade and up to work in various capacities for 2 hour shifts. The responsibilities include: bouncy monitors, concessions, food runners, dunk tank monitors, ticket sales. If any students are interested in earning service hours, please contact Beth Schubert at eschubert@parker.com or 546-3759 to let her know what time and how long they would like to work. First come, first serve on choices of time and duties.
LIBRARY NEWS!
"Hit the books": Elementary students- Just a reminder that the Hillcats "Hit the books" reading incentive is entering into the last few weeks now. In order to claim your free Hillcats baseball tickets for the May 20th game (and other prizes from Sylvan Learning Center), you must complete your reading and have your bookmark signed by your teacher by May 17th. Then bring the signed bookmark to Sylvan Learning Center to receive your prizes. All Holy Cross students who complete the reading will also get an ice cream sundae party! Please contact Mrs. Main if you have any questions! main_h@hcrs-va.org
A VIRTUS course will be offered on May 15 from 1-4 at St. Francis of Assisi in Amherst. All school volunteers are reminded that you must be VIRTUS trained. To register for the course, go to www.virtus.org
Thank You!
A huge thank you to all who supported my recent trip to Haiti. Through your generosity, we were able to offer medical care to over 900 people; visit Le Foyer des Filles de Dieu and give gifts and play with their 65 orphan girls; visit in the Ravine, an area of extreme poverty; supply many children and adults with equipment for our soccer camp, and offer our friendship to, and solidarity with the people of Haiti. More than this, we each brought back the gift of peace in our hearts and renewed faith through our experience with these hardworking, strong, resilient and courageous people. Your gifts of medication, toys, jewelry, money and equipment will continue to alleviate the suffering of the Haitian people, but even more your spiritual support will bring comfort and hope. In peace, Kathryn (Kitty) Luth Humphreys
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade News:
During our Lenten journey, the Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade class attended chapel each Friday. As a community service project, the students from these classes collected dog food, cat food, towels, bleach and money for the Lynchburg Humane Society. The Humane Society was so excited to receive the students generous donations. Mrs. Hickey, Mrs. Harcup and Mrs. Kovalesky would like to say a special thank you to the students and parents who sent in items for the collection.
Volunteers are needed for the New Balance Girls on the Run Spring 2011Celebration 5K!
We invite Holy Cross Students/Associates to join us on May 7th for the New Balance Girls on the Run Celebration 5K at 8:30. Many volunteers are needed (if they sign up early, they get a special "Volunteer" t-shirt) for a successful event-plus it's just plain fun to watch these young runners accomplish their goals! We have made sign-up even easier this year by going "online." Here's a link to start the process: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/612345633900672058 . Community Service hours can be earned!
A Message From John Jones
As we continue in the Easter season, I am reminded of how much God loves us and of his overwhelming generosity. In fact, God loves us so much that he greatly desires to bless us, bless us indeed!
We must also be mindful of how to thank God for this love and generosity. I certainly believe we do so by living his commands and the words and example of his Son Jesus. We also thank him and strengthen our relationship with him through prayer... our spituitaul communication. I again believe that prayer must be part of our daily lives. Prayer is the link that unites us with God as we share our daily journey with him. In fact, God lovingly desires that we do so. He wants to be a part of our lives. In my mind, if Jesus was willing to die for me he must love me and someone who loves me that much certainly wants me to be in love with him. Those in love communicate and they share life together with all that it brings.
I often tell the seniors that "not everyday will be a three cookie day." While we have three-cookie days, sometimes we only get one cookie and at other times we get crumbs. We must learn to balance life's blessings and challenges with equal determination and energy. Jesus helps balance life's scale. The Gospel this week shares a story of a doubting Thomas. "Unless I see the marks of the nails in his hands and feet and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." When Thomas does see our Lord and examines his hands, feet and side he responds, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus replies, "Thomas, blessed are they who have not seen and yet believe." With these words Jesus confirms that it is faith and not sight that matters.
In my own life I have often used these words from St. Thomas. I again shared with the seniors this morning that these words may be a good way to begin their day. "My Lord and my God be with me today that I might be with you. Let us share this day together. Amen!" It works for me.
Blessings to all in Christ Jesus,
John P. Jones
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