Holy Cross Regional Catholic School E-Crossette
May 27,  2012 
      

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This Week  

Tuesday

School Brd Mtg 5 pm

Wednesday

See U at the Pole 7:45

2nd Gr.Mass

Jr/Sr. Pool Party

Thursday

2nd Gr. Donuts for

 Dad 8:15

Friday

Baccalaureate Liturgy 10:15

  Saturday

Concert with The Imposters  7 pm

 

 
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HC Benefit Concert featuring THE IMPOSTERS on June 2.  Doors open at 7 pm.  Tickets are on sale at the school, at the theatre box office this weekend and at the door on June 2.  $15/per person - held at the Knights of Columbus Hall.  Dance the evening away to rock-n-roll tunes!  BBQ dinners and drinks available for an additional fee.  You don't want to miss the fun - a great way to kick-off the summer with other parents and friends of Holy Cross.  All proceeds go directly to benefit our school's needs:  books, technology, tuition assistance.  Come out to support the school.

 

Do you want to help?  We will be collecting donations of bottled water and sodas for sale at the concert.  Please bring to the school office Tuesday through Thursday, May 29-31.  Thanks for helping!  Proceeds from sales help our students!  If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please email Patti Culbreth at Culbreth_p@hcrs-va.org.

 

 

Important Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, May 30:  Junior/Senior Splash!  Pool Party for juniors and seniors, 3:30-5:30.  

Next School Board Meeting:  Tuesday, May 29 at 5 pm. 

Friday, June 1, Baccalaureate Mass (10:15 am) at school; Service awards after mass 
Thursday, June 7, 8th Grade Celebration Rehearsal at St. Thomas More (1:00 pm) 
Friday, June 8, 12th Grade Graduation Rehearsal at St. Thomas More (1:00 pm) 
Friday, June 8, 8th Grade Celebration at St. Thomas More (7:30 pm) 
Saturday, June 9, 12th Grade Graduation at St. Thomas More (10:00 am)

 

PTO YARDSALE

The Yard Sale was a HUGE success! We made $3200.00 Profit. We would like to thank all of the teachers, students and parents that helped. We really would not have been able to do it without all of our volunteers. We would like to extend a special Thank you to Steve Luther, Sarah Luther and Maureen Sheedy-Morris. They worked countless hours on making the Yard Sale a success. Steve & Sarah Luther sold things on Craigslist so that all of our expenses were paid off weeks before the sale. We would also like to extend a special Thank you to Darryl Morris for delivering customers merchandise and running countless errands. Thank you everyone!!

Jay & Jan Mata

 

 

Please join us for the final See You at the Pole on Wednesday, May 30, at 7:45 am.

 

 
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Tori Knight who sold 1,777 boxes of Girl Scoutcookies - the highest cookie seller in our area!  Tori will be presented with a new laptop computer for this great fundraising effort.  She and her parents will be celebrated at the Girls Scouts annual Leader Appreciation Dinner on June 7th.  Congratulations, Tori! 

 

 

 

Holy Cross is pleased to announce that Drew Dickerson will represent the school this summer at Virginia Boys State and Elizabeth Main and Laura Wingfield will represent the school at Virginia Girls State.  Congratulations to these outstanding students for this very high honor.

 

 

Holy Cross School will host its 20th annual summer Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at London Downs Golf Club. Lunch and sign-ins will begin at noon with a 1:00-1:15 p.m. shotgun start. The format is again Captain's Choice and the cost remains at $300.00 per foursome and $100.00 for hole sponsorship. Please call the school office at 847-5436 for additional information. A sign-up sheet is enclosed with this memo.

 

 

 

Holy Cross School will celebrate its annual summer Alumnae/Former Student gathering on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 6:00 -11:30 p.m. at Holy Cross School. We will gather to share old times, school memorabilia, food and beverages, fellowship and dancing. The cost is $35.00 per couple and $20.00 for a single. Please make your check payable to Holy Cross School. For additional information or to reserve a spot, please call the school office at 434-847-5436. A sign-up invitation is included with this announcement. GO GAELS!
 

 

 

Gael Athletes - Plan Ahead!

Any boy or girl planning on playing a sport at Holy Cross School next year is encouraged to get your athletic physicals now through July Don't wait for the rush at the last minute!  Athletic physicals run from May of this year until May of next year. That means you are covered from volleyball or soccer all the way through a spring sport.  You can not practice or play in games unless you have an up to date physical. If you have any questions, see Mr. Mitchell or go by the office and pick up a physical form. Take care of this early!
 
News from the Library:

Accelerated Reader Store- Mon. June 4th- Students in grades 2-5 will be able to spend their accumulated points at the store! I am still looking for donations of new or barely used items that could be used as prizes in the store: small games, puzzles, candy, knick knacks, lotions, etc. Perhaps you have some unopened happy meal toys?  If you have anything, please send it to the library! Thanks to all who have donated!  The students will enjoy their shopping trip!

 

Summer Reading program 2012- " Read for the Gold"-  An olympic theme has been set for our elementary summer reading program. This summer, our students will "Go for the Gold" by completing a reading goal, and celebrating with our own "Olympic Fun Day" on September 10th, 2012.  The details will go out to students this Friday, June 1st, or Monday, June 4th. Please keep the reading log and information in a safe place!  I am looking for help for our fun day on Sept. 12th! It's never too early to start rounding it up!  Let me know if you can be a part our celebration, or if you can donate food/drinks! 

Mrs. Main   main_h@hcrs-va.org

 

 

 

 
Calling all Rising 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Moms:  The HCRCS Girls on the Run team needs you!  Even as we look to the close of the 2011-2012 school year, we are making plans for the Fall 2012 Season which begins the last week of August and ends November 17th with the Celebration 5K Run.  It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Monica Casker and Wendy Golden, HC Girls on the Run Coaches for the past three years, as their daughters move into HC Middle School.  Thank you Monica and Wendy for an AWESOME job!

In order to continue the tradition of a HCRS Girls on the Run team, twoVolunteer Coaches are needed.  This could easily be you!  The program is usually held on Mondays and Wednesday, shortly after dismissal, but the schedule is flexible to fit the Coach's Schedule. Please avoid Thursday due to the Tutoring schedule.  All Coaches are trained by Girls on the Run of Central Virginia, and equipped with a "Coach's Box" containing all necessary supplies for the lessons.  The Curriculum is easy to follow and fun, even for the Coaches.  Running/walking is involved but you do not need to be a "real runner" to Coach.  Come on, what are you waiting for?  Your daughters will love the Girls on the Run experience and so will you! For more details contact Monica Casker, Wendy Golden or Mary Hansen. 

 

 

Summer Camps 2012 - UPDATE

The Lego I and II camps are full!  However, we still have spots available in our Celebrate Ireland camp for rising 3rd-6th graders June 18-22.  The registration deadline is June 1.

Don't delay....sign up today!  www.holycrossforyou.org.

  

 

 
Congratulations to Mrs. Shenigo and the entire Elementary/MS Drama Club for their outstanding production of "Beauty and the Beast" this weekend!  As always, we are simply amazed at the amount of talent in our school!




 

Middle School/High School Awards

 

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized during the awards assembly:

 

Religion 10:   Highest GPA -     Lexi Quinn

                     2nd Highest GPA- Tom Bruzek

Religion 11    Highest GPA -     Elizabeth Main

                    2nd Highest GPA- Laura Wingfield

Religion 12    Highest GPA -      Shawn Simmons

                     2nd Highest GPA - Claire Wittman

Geometry  Highest GPA:  Daniel Sheedy

Honors Geometry  Highest GPA: Gabbie Braxton

                               Top Students: David Loftus & James Schubert

Physics  Highest GPA:   Stephen StAngelo

AP AB Calculus Highest GPA: Ora Orthornsombat

                            Top Students: Shawn Simmons & Joe Bruzek

AP BC Calculus Ms BC Calculus 2011-2012 :  Naya Kim

Statistics  Highest GPA:   Shawn Simmons

                 The Reluctant Mathematician:   Claire Whitman

                 The Thinker:  Grayson Kocusko

                 Mr Tables & Graphs:  Iseman Knight

                 The Furthest Outlier:  Will Chavis

Publisher Award:  Joe Bruzek, Olivia Cesafsky, Lizzie Main, Nicole Sites, Najeong 

                              Kim, Thomas Schubert, and Samuel Winters 

Graphics and Design Award:   Joe Bruzek
Display and Design Award:  Nicole Sites
Ronald V. Dolan Award:  Joseph Bruzek 
8th grade religion:   Lanie Davis Highest GPA
                              James Schubert 2nd highest GPA
                              Grace Nelson  most improved
9th grade religion:    David Loftus Highest GPA
                               Hannah Todd  2nd highest GPA
                               Brady Updike  most improved
English 8th A:    GPA: James Schubert
              Most Improved: Sarah Laurent
              Scholars: Lanie David and Elizabeth Taylor
English 8th B:     GPA: Niki Leal
              Most Improved: Jennifer Hansen
             Scholars:  Michael Charlton and Makayla Rony
English 9th:       GPA: Daniel Casker
             Most Improved: Brady Updike
             Scholars: Gabie Braxton, David Loftus, Hannah Todd, Vicky Kontrus, 
                            Nadine Mautner-Markhof
English 10th:   GPA: Thomas Schubert
           Most Improved: Jacob Laurent
           Scholars: Tom Bruzek, Annie David, Mary Paige David, Jacob Laurent, Lexi Quinn,
           Aidan Swienton, Sam Winters
English Honors 11:  GPA: Laura Wingfield
                   Most Improved: Meghann Hansen
                   Scholars: Ora Arthornsombat, Kailey Baker, Drew Dickinson, Elizabeth Main,
                                    Darienne Montgomery, Lexi Schuppin, Jessica Winters
English 12th:  GPA: Zach Keaton
            Most Improved: Naya Kim
            Scholars: Shawn Simmons, Aaron Kovalesky, Jimmy Wilmouth 
AP US History                Highest GPA        Elizabeth Main
AP US Government       Highest GPA        Claire Wittman
AP English Literature     Highest GPA        Claire Wittman 
Literature 6    Highest GPA   Molly Graham 
                      2nd Highest GPA  Chris Taylor

Highest Grade Point Average             Religion 6                    Caitlyn Eichmann

Highest Grade Point Average             Math 6                         Chris Taylor

Highest Grade Point Average             Life Science                Caitlyn Eichmann

Highest Grade Point Average             Physical Science          Grace Campbell

Highest Grade Point Average             Pre-Algebra                 Mary Key

Highest Grade Point Average             Algebra 1 Part 1          Sarah McCormack

6th Grade Citizenship Award              Caitlyn Eichmann

6th Grade Altar Server                         Hannah Christian        Holy Cross Church

6th Grade Altar Server                         Brady LaFon   Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church

 

Scholar Award - Students with an  A  Cumulative Average

Life Science: Caitlyn Eichmann, Christopher Taylor

Math 6: Caitlyn Eichmann, Molly Graham, Christopher Taylor

Religion 6:Caitlyn Eichmann, Molly Graham, Zachary Mooney, Christopher Taylor

Physical Science: Grace Campbell, Avery Combs, Mary Key, Brooke Manion, Seung Nam

                                Emma Sanchez, Benjamin Shoen, Andrew Stokes

Pre-Alg: Grace Campbell, Mary Key, Brooke Manion, Emma Sanchez, Benjamin Shoen

               Andrew Stokes

Helping Hands Award  Jessica Winters

Most Improved Orchestra Student - Caitlyn Eichmann

 

Excellence in Music Award - James O'Connell

 

Excellence in Music Award - Gabie Braxton 
Outstanding achievement in  Earth Science - James Schubert
                                           Chemistry - Thomas Schubert
                                           Biology - David Loftus
                                           Environmental Science - Nicole Sites 
Pre-Calculus Highest GPA Tom Bruzek
                    2nd Highest GPA Elizabeth Main
                    Most Improved Josh Wooddell
Algebra 2 Trig Highest GPA Annie David
                       2nd Highest GPA Lexi Quinn
                       Most Improved Nadine Markhof
Algebra 2 Highest GPA Daniel Sheedy
                2nd Highest GPA Olivia Cesafsky
Algebra 1 Part 2  Highest GPA Billy Heath
                           2nd Highest GPA Hannah Todd
                           Most Improved Brian Cook
Algebra 1  Highest GPA Seung Nam
                 2nd Highest GPA Michael Charlton
                 Most Improved Brooke Valentine
Excel    Highest GPA Ora Arthornsombat
            2nd Highest GPA Joe Bruzek
            Most Improved Will Chavis 
U.S. Govt Highest GPA Shawn Simmons
                2nd Highest Stephen St. Angelo;
U.S. History Highest GPA Laura Wingfield
                    2nd Highest Kailey Baker
World History 10 Highest GPA Annie David
                           2nd Highest Lexi Quinn and Thomas Schubert
World History 9    Highest GPA David Loftus
                             2nd HighestDaniel Casker
Civics/Social Studies Highest Average Lanie David
                                2nd Highest James Schubet and Brooke Valentine
Spanish I    Highest G.P.A.  James Schubert
Spanish I    2nd Highest G.P.A.  Niki Leal
Spanish II    Highest G.P.A.   Gabie Braxton
Spanish II   2nd Highest G.P.A.  Wilson Park
Spanish III    Highest G.P.A.    Lexi Quinn
Spanish III    2nd Highest G.P.A.   Vicky Kontrus
Spanish IV    Highest G.P.A.    Ora Orthornsombat
Spanish IV    2nd Highest G.P.A.  Kailey Baker
Spanish V    Highest G.P.A.  Shawn Simmons
Most Improved Spanish Student    Spanish II    Hannah Todd 
 
National Latin Exam awards:
Latin IV    Laura Wingfield--Maxima Cum Laude --Silver Medal
               Elizabeth Main--Magna Cum Laude
Latin III     Annie David--Summa Cum Laude--Gold Medal
Latin II      Daniel Casker--Summa Cum Laude--Gold Medal
Latin I       Billy Heath--Summa Cum Laude-- Gold Medal
                David Loftus--Summa Cum Laude-- Gold Medal
                Lanie David--Summa Cum Laude--Gold Medal
The national average for awards was 39%.  59% of Holy Cross students scored at the award level--5 of them gold medalists!
Elizabeth Main received the classics award from Randolph College recognizing her outstanding performance in the study of Latin. Additionally, she will be offered scholarship consideration between $6,000 and $20,000 renewable annually should she decide to attend Randolph. 

 

Forensics Awards:
Ora Arthornsombat - Honor
Gabrielle Braxton - Honor
Joe Bruzek - Honor
Daniel Casker - Honor
Grayson Kosciusko - Honor
Meghann Hansen - Distinction
Brian Loftus - Merit
David Loftus - Merit
Elizabeth Main - Merit
Jessica Winters - Merit
Samuel Winters - Excellence
Stephen St. Angelo - Participation
Kelly McDaniel - Participation 
 
 

 

The following students have been accepted to have their poems published in the Creative Communications book A Celebration of Poets:

 

            Grade 8:

            Jennifer Hansen

            Brook Valentine

            Lanie David

            Sarah McCormack

            Gabby Greco

            Michael Charlton

            Noah Mata

            John Maddox

            Noah Golden

            Niki Leal

            Elizabeth Taylor

 

            Grade 9:

            David Loftus

            Vicky Kontrus

            Gabie Braxton

            Daniel Casker

 

             Grade 10:

            Annie David

            Mary Paige David

            Jacob Laurent

            Dallas Mata

            Thomas Schubert

            Sam Winters

            Lexi Quinn

            Aidan Swienton

 

            Grade 11:

            Anna Filiaggi

            Elizabeth Main

            Drew Dickinson

            Jessica Winters

            Alex Sandifer

            Kris Grajewski

            Brian Loftus

 

            Grade 12:

            Shawn Simmons

            Zach Keaton

            Nicole Sites

            Na Jeong Kim

  

 

Congratulations to all of our wonderful poets!!

 

 


This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. 

No one has greater love than this,
to lay down one's life for one's friends.

John 15: 12-13

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Upcoming Events

  

7:40 Every Tuesday Morning - Chapel Service with Deacon Gordon     

 

May 29 - School Board Mtg 5 pm

May 30 - Rally Round the Pole  7:45 am

                2nd grade attends Mass of the Anointing and luncheon, Holy 

               Cross Church

               Jr. and Sr. Splash Pool Party

May 31 - 2nd Grade Donuts for Dad  8:15 a.m.

June 1 - Baccalaureate Mass 10:15 am 

June 2 -  HC Spring Fundraiser  at the Knights of Columbus Hall.  Doors  

                open at 7 pm and the band begins at 7:30.  Tickets are $15 each.  

             Proceeds benefit the HC Annual Fund

June 3 - VIRTUS training 1 pm

June 4 - 4th Grade Trip to Claytor Nature Center

June 4-7 - Exams and 1:35 dismissal

June 6 - Sweet Frog fundraiser  2 pm to closing at Forest Rd location

June 7 - Elementary Field Day

June 8   Graduation rehearsal 1 pm St. Thomas More

               8th grade celebration 7:30 pm St. Thomas More

June 9 - Graduation 10 am St. Thomas More

June 11 and 12 - Teacher Workdays

June 28 -  New and Used Uniform Sale 10-12  

 

 

 

 

 



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Lynchburg, VA  24501
434-847-5436