Dear Parents:
As we enter 2013, it is hard to believe it is time to register for next fall! Early spring re-registration enables us to make class, program, and sports changes over the spring and summer to meet the needs of the new and returning students. It also allows families ample time to meet the FACTS, Inc. financial aid application deadline of March 1. Thank you for meeting the re-registration deadlines to help the faculty, staff, and School Board reach their goals on behalf of our students.
Your re-registration information is available on RenWeb and as a link on the left side of this E-Crossette and includes updated information regarding registration, tuition, fees, and financial aid. Our re-registration process is a bit different this year as we are moving towards fully utilizing RenWeb for our enrollment needs. Please note the steps you will need to complete on your Re-Registration Form.
You will note that our tuition is increased by $200 across the board as costs to run the school continue to increase. We are working hard to keep costs to a minimum during these challenging economic times. Please submit your Re-Registration Form and deposit as soon as possible to Amy Lawson, Director of Enrollment.
Holy Cross has so much to offer our students. An elementary program builds a firm foundation in reading and math while offering exploratory learning in PE, computers, library, foreign languages, art and music. Our Middle School continues to build on this foundation and begins to challenge our students with high school credits. The High School prepares students for success in college with 100% of our graduates moving on to higher education, often with AP and dual-enrollment credits. What I am to be, I am now becoming!
Thank you for a great year. We enjoy serving you in our roles directing this fine institution.
Patti Culbreth
Earn A Free Dress Day!
NJHS is sponsoring a "Souper" Bowl to help replenish the Food Bank at Holy Cross Church.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to bring 2 or more non-perishable food items to your homeroom teacher by February 4th.
Our Goal is 500 items. Participants will receive an out of uniform day on February 5th. Thank you for your support.
There will be no communion service on Tuesday, February 5. Deacon Gordon will be out of town.
The Elementary Student Government is sponsoring another Cici's Pizza Night on Tuesday, February 19th from 4 PM until 9 PM. The class (Pre-K - 12th) with the most participation will win a pizza party. The school earns 10% of all the Holy Cross sales. Thank you for your support!
Spelling Bee:
On January, 29 Holy Cross students took part in a 5th - 8th grade Spelling Bee. The following students participated in the Bee.
5th Grade:
Shannon Eder
Carynne Posey
Ivy Schummacher
6th Grade:
Morgan Ball
Thomas Matthews
Amanda Speicher
7th Grade:
Zach Mooney
Hannah Christian
8th Grade:
Catherine Conlon
Glenn Trent
Emma Sanchez
First Place: Hannah Christian
Second: Emma Sanchez
Third: Shannon Eder
We are very proud of all participants and their efforts. Shannon Eder will represent Holy Cross at the Regional Level Bee on February 16, 2013 at Paul Lawrence Dunbar Middle School Auditorium at 9:00. Amanda Speicher will be the alternate.
From Mrs. Main in the library:
Our February reading incentive for elementary students is underway! We will join with students throughout the country in the 'Read Across America' program. Students in Pre-K through 5th grade are keeping track of their reading this month, and each classroom has its own minimum goal for kids to reach. (See the information that came home in Friday folders. It contains a reading log or calendar that is specific for each grade.)
Students in grades 3-5 are also part of a contest sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center in conjunction with "Read across America". Sylvan will award prizes to the overall top reader in grades 3-5 and to the top one in each of those classrooms. Each classroom winner stands a chance of winning a new bike!
Students need to turn in their calendars/records on Friday, March 1st. All elementary students will celebrate our month of reading with a "Dr. Seuss birthday party" on Monday, March 4th. Stay tuned for more details and please feel free to contact me with any questions! main_h@hcrs-va.org
Holy Cross Club News:
Congratulations to the following for being elected to serve as NJHS Officers:
President: James Schubert
Vice President: Lane David
Secretary: Mary Key
Treasurer: Makayla Rony
NJHS is currently sponsoring a Food Drive and is organizing its annual Middle and High School Lenten Rice Bowl Collection. More details to follow.
The Holy Cross Gaels Forensics Team has qualified for the SWVAFL Championship. Members who recently competed in the qualifying match in January include: Meghann Hansen, Ora Arthonsombat, Drew Dickerson, Elizabeth Main, Annie David, Lexie Quinn, Colin Baker, Daniel Casker, Gabie Braxton, Lanie David, Maddy Brewer, Jessica Winters and Brady Updike. Special congratulations go to Gabie Braxton and Maddy Brewer for taking 2nd place for Public Forum with Meghann Hansen and Daniel Casker taking 4th. Ora Arthornsombat placed 4th in Lincoln-Douglas, Elizabeth Main placed 3rd for Student Congress and Drew Dickerson for placed 5th in Storytelling
You Can Make a Difference for Our School with Box Tops!
This year we are changing our program. If we meet our goal of $2000.00 we will all come together to celebrate. The PTO will have a pizza party and fun family event. We will have one for the elementary and one for the middle/high school. If you send in a bag of 50 trimmed Box Tops with your child's name on the bag your child will be entered into a drawing for a $50.00 Gift Card from Game Stop. This is the easiest way to raise money for our school. Every Box Top counts. Please put all your Box Tops in the collection box in the lobby. So far we have collected $750.00 in Box Tops. We are still $1200.00 short of our goal. The last day to send in your Box Tops is Feb 14th.
The Holy Cross PTO will be holding its annual yard sale on March 9th. Please clean out your closets and bring your items to the school. The Pod in the front of the school will be open during school hours. Please put your items in the back of the pod. If you need to have the pod open on Saturday please contact Steve Luther to schedule a time.
While you are cleaning out for the yard sale, be on the lookout for old electronic items such as computers and all computer hardware, televisions, phones, fax machines, modems, stereos, tape players etc. We particularly would like old power cords, as they contain valuable copper. We are planning on having an ELECTRONICS RECYCLING FUNDRAISER after spring break. More details later.
SAVE THE DATE!! Middle School Etiquette Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 2.
LAST CALL FOR YEARBOOK ADS!!!!
Ad copy and money for ads for the yearbook are due now!! Click here to download the form:
Yearbook Ad Form
Yearbooks are on sale now!
The HC yearbook Crossroads is now available for order. This year's edition themed Class will provide you with a lifetime of memories. Please click on the link on the left side of this page to order online or download the form below and return it to the school office.
