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Dear Parents and Friends of Holy Cross School, 
As I mentioned in our Appeal letter this fall, Holy Cross is a newsworthy school! Headlines from the fall include growing band, strings and forensics programs; a delightful drama production by the high school for our younger students; hosting a teacher workshop for Diocesan teachers; cheering on our outstanding volleyball teams and our state-finalist soccer team; continuing our Club Days; holding socials and lock-ins; and earning numerous service hours - all this action while celebrating a huge portion of our student body on the honor roll. Holy Cross is blessed with talented students and faculty who need your support.
As we near the end of the fiscal year, I ask that you consider a donation to Holy Cross so that we can continue these incredible headlines. Our Annual Fund goal for 2011-2012 is $100,000, and we have currently reached 34% of our goal. Our Annual Fund is the source of income that allows us to meet the need between tuition and operating budget. We need those who believe in us to bless us with a donation so that we can make a difference in children's lives.
Please remember that donations are tax deductible and can be mailed directly to the school: 2125 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of Holy Cross School.
I wish you and yours a very blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Patti Culbreth
Principal
National Survey
The Diocese of Richmond is requesting that our Catholic Schools participate in a SPEAK UP national survey, and we ask your help in completing the survey. Speak Up is a research project by Project Tomorrow, a nonprofit group that collects data for the improvement of K-12 schools. There is no cost to participate. The surveys are open for input now and will remain open until December 23, 2011. We ask that you show our Gael contribution by taking the survey.
To take the survey:
- Click here and go to SpeakUp4Schools Survey
- Check on appropriate survey (Parent, Student, Faculty)
- Follow the given instructions to access the survey and enter the school name
- Students will choose the grade level and enter the password - speakup_va
- Administrators and teachers will choose the appropriate survey and enter speakup_va
- Parents will not need the password to access the survey
PTO News
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with our Annual Santa's Breakfast and Bazaar. It was a great success and would not have been possible without the help of so many. What a great way to begin our holiday season!
Remember ... keep using your CARDS! Buy Script cards for the holidays; use your school Kroger card (we have raised over 2,000 since last August); and use your Food Lion card. Questions about cards? See Jan or Jay Mata for details.
BARNES & NOBLE FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH THURS. DEC. 15TH
If you wish to shop at any Barnes & Noble or online now through December 15th, use a Holy Cross voucher or the give the cashier our book Fair ID #: 10609675. (Vouchers are in office and on website) You can also get a copy of a voucher by clicking here: Barnes & Noble Voucher Holy Cross School will continue to receive a percentage of the sale! That includes purchases in the café and Dvd/CD section! Thanks for all of your support!!
Holy Cross Regional School had a wonderful day on Saturday at the local Barnes & Noble store. A special thanks to Mrs. Barnes and all of the elementary students who came out to sing during this busy season. Thank you parents for bringing your children. They added so much to the atmosphere and were enjoyed by our families as well as customers of the store. Thanks Mrs. Schemmel and Mrs. Hickey for doing storytime!!
LIBRARY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST TREE
There are more ornaments with wish list book titles on our Christmas tree in the lobby. If you would like to donate a book to our library/media centers in honor of or in memory of a teacher, staff, student, family member, simply fill out the back of the ornament and return the $ to the office or to Mrs. Main by Monday, December 19th! The books will be ordered and upon arrival, the donor and honored individual's name will be placed in the cover! This is a gift that keeps on giving year after year! For more titles, or any questions, please contact Mrs. Main at main_h@hcrs-va.org
Spirit Wear for Christmas!
A new order of hooded gray and green Holy Cross sweatshirts have been ordered and will arrive before we leave for the holidays. These make great Christmas gifts! Youth and adult sizes available. Expected arrival date is December 16th.
 Thank You!
The Junior and Senior Classes wish to thank you for supporting the Butter Braid fundraiser. Delivery date is December 16th. Watch for information about pick-up times.
Forensics News
The Holy Cross Regional School Forensics Team has been active. Competing at E.C. Glass with the Southwest Virginia Forensics League on Tuesday afternoon and evening, they claimed 5 Placings in as many events! Meghann Hansen and Daniel Casker won 1st place in Public Forum, Gabie Braxton and Sam Winters took 3rd place in Public Forum. Joe Bruzek and Grayson Kosciusko won 2nd place for Duo Improv, with Ora Arthornsombat placing 5th in Student Congress and Lizzie Main placing 6th. On Saturday the Gaels traveled to Clover Hill High School in Midlothian, VA to compete with the Virginia Catholic Forensics League. All worked hard and did well. Special Congratulations go to Joe Bruzek and Grayson Kosciusko for qualifying for State! Well done Holy Cross Gaels!
Holiday Office Hours for SchoolWednesday, December 21: 9am-12pm
Closed: Thursday, December 22 through Wednesday, December 28
Thursday, December 29: 9am-1pm
Friday, December 30: 9am-1pm
Closed: Monday, January 2
Tuesday, January 3: 9am-1pm
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