News From Holy Cross Regional Catholic School 
August 14, 2012

Back-to-School-Night: Thursday, August 16* lexi

    • Parents of 6th graders should report for Middle School Orientation at 6:30 pm to Mrs. Kluba's classroom.
    • Parents of new families enrolled in grades PK-12 (with a student who never before attended Holy Cross) should meet at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria
    • Parents of returning students should meet at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria.

* This evening is designed for parents to meet teachers and learn school expectations. The Gael Galleria will offer information on After-school Care, Transportation, the Lunch Program, Spirit Wear and PE Shirts. If parents need assistance with childcare for the evening, please contact the main office.  

  

First Week of School begins on Monday, August 20.

    • Middle and High School students will report to their homerooms at 8:00 on Monday, August 20; Elementary students will report to the cafeteria upon arrival.
    • Monday, August 20 and Tuesday, August 21 will have 1:35 dismissals. Elementary students will be offered lunch (by Farm Basket) or can choose to pack a lunch, but middle and high school students will not be served lunch and are encouraged to pack a significant snack to eat during homeroom period.
    • Wednesday, August 22 through Friday, August 24 will be full day schedules.  

 

lexi WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SERVE OUR CHILDREN:

     As we approach the start of school, please consider volunteer opportunities.
The cafeteria requires 2 volunteers each day. One serves the food on the  line from 11:00-12:50.  The 2nd volunteer operates the cash register. NO MATH SKILL REQUIRED for this job ! Cashier hours: 11:15 - 12:50.  All students use the cafeteria each day, so please consider helping during this time.  It is great fun and a great way to see your children during the school day.
    Please contact Darlene (edec@verizon.net) if you are interested in helping serve in the lunch line or Hazel Updike at gupdikeiii@msn.com with your availability to help as a cashier.  Please also note that you can sign up to help at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 16.
Thank you,

Hazel and Darlene


Student Handbook
Click on the link below to see the new Parent Student Handbook for this year.
Parent Student Handbook 2012-2013


Thank You Gael Buddies!

On behalf of the Admissions Office, a BIG thank you to our Gael Buddies who have graciously welcomed our new families throughout the summer.   We all appreciate your efforts so very much.  Thank you to:  Becky Driskill, Natalie Wesley, Alexa Witt, Leigh Ann Laneve, Susan Thornton, Wendy Golden, Holly McCray, Marianne Guglielmetti, Sarah Quinn, Jamie David and Mary Hansen.  Go Gaels!

  

  

 

 

A few reminders from Mrs. Main in the library:

  • SUMMER READING: Students entering Pre-K through 5th grade, please finish up your summer reading and return your reading log to your teacher anytime between the 1st day of school, August 20th, and Friday, August 31st. (No later than Tues. Sept. 5th)
  • HELP NEEDED: Volunteers are needed for our summer reading celebration "Olympic Fun Day" on Monday, September 10th!  Please contact Mrs. Main if you can help that day between 8 and 11:30, or any part of that time!  main_h@hcrs-va.org  237-2420, 847-5436 x110
  • FOOD NEEDED: If you can't help at Olympic Fun Day but are willing to donate a snack or prize item, let me know!  (see contact info. above)
  • ACCELERATED READER; Students may come in to the elementary library tomorrow, Wed., August 15th, to take A.R. quizzes from 1-3.  Other opportunities may be available during this week. Contact Mrs. Main to find out! 

 




Target Fundraiser for Holy Cross

Right now all Facebook users have an opportunity to participate in an amazingly simply fundraiser for our school.  Target is offering free  $25 gift cards for every 25 votes for Holy Cross.    All you have to do is search for Give With Target on Facebook (Or go to the Holy Cross Catholic School FB page and click on the link that is already on that page).  You will have to allow the FB app permission for you to vote, etc. You then need to search for our school.  The easiest way to do this is to type in just Holy Cross and the zip code of the school, 24501.   Our school should then come up. Vote for us today and then vote again the following Sunday.   You can vote once a week every week until September 8.  Each 25 votes gives us $25, and right now we have over $100 in gift cards.  Spread the word!


Mark your calendar now:  First PTO meeting is September 5 at 5:30 pm




Volleyball Manager Needed End of summer
Mrs. Wesley is looking for a student from the middle or high school who would like to be the manager of the Middle School volleyball team.  The manager needs to be able to attend all games, including away games, learn how to keep the score book, and help with other small tasks.  The manager does not need to attend practices but will need to spend some time with Mrs. Wesley to learn how to keep the score book.  If your child is interested, please email Mrs. Wesley at NatalieWesley619@yahoo.com, call (434) 942 8612, or let her know if you see her at school!


 
End of summerVolunteers Needed to Help Promote Innisbrook Sale at Churches
Our Innisbrook Sale is coming!  To maximize our sales, we would like to have tables at all masses at all churches September 8 and 9.  If you are available to assist at one or more of the masses, please contact Julia Wingfield at wingfield_j@hcrs-va.org.  Parents AND students are encouraged to volunteer!

 


 

Need to Turn In Summer Service Hours?

To download a copy of the Service Hours form click here:  Service Hours Form