Dear Holy Cross Families,
Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests. Luke 2: 14
As we celebrate this Advent season in which we prepare for the coming of our Savior, I wish all your families a blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with joy. It is hard to believe we are nearing the halfway mark of our school year; yet, we have accomplished so much. Our students are certainly the very best in Lynchburg! Each day we celebrate the strong dedication and perseverance of our students in the classroom, on the courts, and in our community. Thank you for entrusting your children to us. Please enjoy a wonderful holiday season.
God's blessings,
Patti Culbreth
Holiday Office Hours
The school office will be open on Dec. 19-21 from 9-2pm and closed the week of 12/24-28. The office will be open on Monday, Dec. 31 from 9-1pm, closed on Jan. 1 and open on Jan. 2 from 9-2 pm.
Liturgical DanceSecond grade girls will present a liturgical dance, "O Come O Come Emmanuel", at Holy Cross Church, Dec. 16, at the 8:00 Mass, and at St. Thomas More Church, Dec. 22, at the 5:30 Mass.
Christmas Wish Tree for library 
If you took a book title/ornament from the Christmas tree in the lobby, please return it with cash or check made out to Holy Cross by tomorrow. We will notify the honored individuals before Christmas break begins and order the books.
There are a few ornaments left on the tree so if you wish to do this, contact me or come in Monday morning to grab a title. It's a great present for a teacher or staff member! main_h@hcrs-va.org
Thanks to all who have participated in this program which adds books to our libraries and provides a gift that keeps on giving for years to come!
HCRS Forensics News
Last Saturday, Dec. 8th, Holy Cross students participated in the Catholic Forensics League tournament at Clover Hill High School in Richmond. Elizabeth Main took 3rd place for Student Congress and Colin Rambo Baker took 5th place. Maddy Brewer and Gabie Braxton took first place in Public Forum! HCRS won 2nd place in the tournament sweepstakes! Congratulations to our team. Well done everyone!
SWVFL Southwest Virginia forensic league
The Gael Forensic Team had another successful event at the Southwest Virginia Forensic League meet Thursday, Dec. 13th. Congratulations to Meghann Hansen and Gabie Braxton for taking 2nd place in Public Forum! Ora Arthornsombat placed 4th in Lincoln-Douglass with Lexi Quinn and Annie David placing 6th in Duo Improvisation.
Photo Updates
Our Fine Arts and 2nd grade online photo albums have been edited this week, and we have new 5th Grade & MS albums. Click on the album links on the left column of this page to see them!  |
| Click on this picture to see more of our 5th graders |
