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Menu for this Week
Monday, January 30
Open Faced Cheese Sandwich
Tuesday, January 31
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken
Wednesday, February 1
Early Dismissal
Hot Dogs
Thursday, February 2
Chicken Pasta with Alfredo or Marinara Sauce
Friday, February 3
Chick Fil A Only - Pack lunch if you did not order!
See Special Schedule Below for CSW Activities!
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News From Patti Culbreth
To Our Holy Cross Families:
Mrs. Culbreth, with a member of our Finance Council, will hold a Town Hall meeting to discuss changes in the tuition scale for 2012-1013. The Council has worked hard to smooth out tuition bumps, and we think our families will be happy with our work. To learn more of the new scale, please feel free to attend a brief meeting on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 8:15 a.m. or if a later time suits you, please join us for a repeat of the meeting at 5:30 pm.
This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week! A schedule for the week was sent out via RenWeb last week, and events are listed in a separate box below. Please check for details. Remember, if your child wears his/her uniform to church on Sunday, he/she can earn a free dress day for showing our school pride!
If your child did not order a Chik-fil-a sandwich for lunch on Friday, Feb. 3, please pack a lunch that day for your child. The Farm Basket kitchen will not be open on Friday.
Happy Catholic Schools Week! January 29-February 3, 2012
Our theme for the week focuses on three priorities that Catholic schools establish that make them stand out from other educational institutions. Children are taught faith - not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. Academics, which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards, help each child reach his or her potential. Service, the giving of one's time and effort to help others, is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship.
We celebrate our Catholic School, Holy Cross, because it offers Faith, Academics and Service! What a blessing! Please join us in this week's celebration!
 Pre-K, K, and 1st graders have been counting to 100 days of school. Monday, January 30th will be our 100th day! They will celebrate with fun game activities, a movie, and a fun treat! Hurray for 100 days!
Forensics Team News
The Holy Cross Gaels Forensic Team participated against other high school students throughout the Southwest Forensics League at Liberty High School on January 10, 2012. Special congratulations go to Daniel Casker and Meghann Hansen for placing 1st in Public Forum as well as to Sam Winters and Gabie Braxton for placing 2nd, Ora Arthornsombat for placing 4th in Lincoln-Douglas, Drew Dickerson for placing 6th in Story Telling and Joe Bruzek and Grayson Kosciusko for placing 6th in Humorous Duo Interpretation.
On Saturday, January 21st, the Forensics Team participated in the Virginia Catholic Forensic League tournament at Warwick High School in Newport News, VA. Meghann Hansen and Daniel Casker took 2nd Place in Public Forum and Joe Bruzek and Grayson Kosciusko placed fourth in Duo Interpretation. It was a good day for all. Go Gaels!
News from the Admissions Office
Prospective Family Referrals
Do you know a family that would be a great addition to Holy Cross? Send them our way! We are always excited to receive prospective family referrals. Please pass along their names and contact information to Amy Hunt Lawson, Director of Enrollment & Marketing, at lawson_a@hcrs-va.org. Upcoming Admissions Events:
Tuesday, January 31st - Open House, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1st - "K Day": A Program for our Prospective Pre-K and K Families, 10:00 a.m. (RSVP Required) If you plan to join us for our PreK and K Open House, please RSVP to Amy Hunt Lawson at lawson_a@hcrs-va.org by Monday, January 30th. Thursday, February 9th - Open House, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 16th - 5th Grade Parent Coffee (Invitations to be sent soon!)
Parents, Become a Gael Buddy!
The Admissions Office is seeking parents to welcome new families when their students enroll at Holy Cross. You're the friendly face that reaches out to them to answer any questions and "show them the ropes." If interested, please contact Amy Hunt Lawson at lawson_a@hcrs-va.org.
Save-the-Date: Grandparent's Day 2012 is Friday, May 4th Welcome to the Family!
Please extend a warm Gaels welcome to our new families... Richard Hartley, 10th grade, and his mom Lysa Holbrook Savannah Moore, 3rd grade, and her parents David and Jennifer Moore Spelling Bee Congratulations: The Holy Cross Annual Spelling Bee will take place on Tuesday, January 31st at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria. The following students will represent their class at the event. 5th Grade: Mikayla Burton, Shannon Dougherty, Thomas Matthews 6th Grade: Adrianna Burns, Hannah Christian, Brady LeFon 7th Grade: Avery Combs, Catherine Conlon, Ben Shoen, Glenn Trent 8th Grade: Lanie David, Brendan Dougherty, Noah Golden, and Alan Prioletti The winner of the Spelling Bee will represent Holy Cross at the Regional Level Bee on February 18, 2012 (9:00am) at Paul Lawrence Dunbar Middle School Auditorium 1200 Polk Street, Lynchburg. Important-Uniform Policy for All Students Per the Uniform Code in the 2011-2012 Parent/Student Handbook, outerwear that may be worn in the building must be Holy Cross wear (anything sold in the office). We have found a supplier who can offer us a fleece (green with partial zipper and HC embroidered on it) or sweatshirt (green with HC silkscreen on front) for $25 if we purchase more than 36 units. If you are interested in purchasing one of these sweatshirts or fleeces, please email wingfield_j@hcrs-va.org and specify fleece or sweatshirt. Once we have interest in the required number of units, we will send an order form to purchase the items. Students may wear heavier coats and non-HC outerwear but will be required to take them off once they are in the classroom. News from the HC Yearbook Staff Show your student how grateful you are to have him/her in your life by purchasing a Recognition Ad. Ads will only be on sale until April 1, 2012. Don't miss this great opportunity to thank, congratulate and praise your son/daughter. You can buy Recognition Ads through Mrs. Danielle Muller, or any yearbook staff member. Recognition Ad prices are as follows: Full Page (up to 5-7 photos) $200 Half Page (4-5 photos) $100 Quarter Page (2 photos) $50 Eighth Page (1 photo) $35 Along with Recognition Ads , it's also a great time to buy yearbooks at Holy Cross Regional Catholic School! You can now purchase your student's yearbook online at www.yearbookforever.com. Don't wait- yearbooks are on sale for $40 and will increase in price throughout the year! The score of the big game. The name of the girl in English class. THe clothes and hairstyles. These are all things you will want your student to remember years from now. Don't miss out on your chance to help him/her remember. purchase a yearbook today! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Muller at |
Catholic Schools Week Activities Sunday: Students should wear uniforms to church to receive a free dress day (this applies to children of all faiths to wear to Sunday services.) Selected families will speak on behalf of Holy Cross School at our supporting parishes. Donation envelopes for Holy Cross School will be placed in the pews during the weekend masses. Monday: Student Appreciation Day Whole School Liturgy 1:15 P.M in gym (Father Jim Gallagher)
Free ice cream at lunch
No Homework Night Tuesday: Scholars Day Catholic Schools Week Gift to our Scholars in Homerooms Spelling Bee for grades 5-8 at 8:30 in cafeteria Bake Sale at Lunch sponsored by MS BB Team
Open House at 5:00 Wednesday: Teacher/Staff/Priest Appreciation Day Anne Gibbons, Assoc. Chaplain at Lynchburg College, will speak to Middle/High School students to begin our Healthy Choices Series PK-K Open House 1:35 Dismissal 1:45 PTO sponsors lunch for Teachers/Staff/Priests Thursday: Prayer Partner Day All students meet with prayer partners to make cards for Meals on Wheels
(Snowman Soup: hot chocolate and cookies in cafeteria for each class) Friday: Green and White Day Students should show their Gael pride and wear green and white to school!
Special Lunch: Chick-fil-a Day($4.00 includes sandwich, chips, lemonade, and cookie)
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At Va Capitol Buildling
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At Virginia Supreme Court
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Claire holding one of Patrick Henry's books at the Library of Virginia
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