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New Chaplain and Weekly Mass
We have so enjoyed having Fr. Jim Gallagher joining our community as school chaplain. Each Thursday, he visits the school for mass and/or visits classrooms to encourage our students. The Bishop has made it each school's goal to have a chaplain and to begin weekly masses for our students. Beginning on Thursday, November 7, we will hold a weekly mass first thing in the morning (8:15) with the school community. We will continue every Thursday with some adjustments due to other planned liturgies or school calendar conflicts. We will post these masses on the RenWeb calendar for your convenience. Please feel free to join us on Thursday mornings for mass in the gym.
Due to our World Hunger Prayer Service at the Flag Pole on Tuesday, November 15 at 8 a.m., we will not hold a Communion Service with Deacon Gordon at 7:40 in the chapel. Please join us for the Rally at the Pole to stop hunger in our world.
Position Available
Holy Cross School is currently seeking a Director of Enrollment and Marketing. Applicants should be friendly, energetic, self-starters with experience in school admissions, multiple computer applications and possess strong people skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send resumes to HCRS, 2125 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 or electronically to culbreth_p@hcrs-va.org. Full job description will be available this week on our website: HolyCrossForYou.org
Interactive Learning Introduced to Fourth Graders
Holy Cross School fourth graders are using an innovative new tool in their classrooms. Twenty Nooks were donated to the class, complete with educational software, at the beginning of the school year. Students have been able to use the tablet computers to answer the teacher's questions immediately, electronically; take quizzes; and work on vocabulary, math, social studies, religion, and other classroom subjects.
The 4th grade class was featured in a story on WSET last week which can be accessed by clicking on this link: WSET News Story In addition to the WSET story, WFIR radio aired a story which you can hear by going to: WFIR News Story
 
World Food Day
On October, 16th 2013 Holy Cross will be participating in the 2013 Catholic Youth World Food Day in a special way. Pk-12 students, faculty and staff will assemble around the pole at 8:00 on Tuesday, October 15th (when the Middle School and High School Bell rings). The Senior Class will lead the student body in a short prayer service. Bracelets commemorating the event will be given out to homeroom teachers. Students are encouraged to wear the bracelets as a sign of support.
An optional minimum donation of $1.00 will be colle cted by Homeroom teachers October 7th - 17th. All donations will be given to Cross Catholic Outreach and will be used to help end hunger. Any Elementary or Middle School student, Faculty and or staff member, making a donation of $1.00 or more, will have a Jeans Day on Thursday, October 17th. High School students are out of the building on a field trip so their out of uniform day will be Monday, Oct 21. Participants are encouraged to wear a Holy Cross Shirt and their bracelet as a sign of unity with their jeans.
Thank you for your support
Congratulations to our Bishop DiLorenzo who will be honored by Notre Dame's ACE program for his commitment to Catholic education in the Diocese. Bishop DiLorenzo will be honored at a special event in Richmond on October 23.
Attention Sophomores and Juniors: The PSAT will be given to students in grades 10 and 11 on Wednesday, October 16 beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Students should arrive with 2 number two pencils and calculators.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS!! Holy Cross School will host a Fall Open House on Tuesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Please encourage friends and neighbors to come to learn more about the opportunities we offer at HCRS!
LIVING ROSARY: A school-wide Living Rosary will be held on Monday, October 14 in the gym at 10:15.
REMINDER TO PARENTS: Teachers have a Professional Development Day scheduled for Friday, October 18. There will be no school for students on this Friday.
CONGRATS TO OUR SENIORS! Come out and support our senior athletes in their final home games. Our senior soccer athletes will be recognized at their varsity match on Tuesday, October 15 while the senior volleyball athletes will be recognized at their match on Thursday, October 17. Come out to support these great athletes. Go Gaels!
Elementary is sponsoring a "Shoe Drive" starting Monday, October  14th and ending on November 8th here at Holy Cross. We will be collecting USED footwear, (casual, dress, boots, sandals, etc.) in an effort to recycle and help third world countries. A box will be placed in the front foyer where shoes can be deposited during school hours. The shoes will be collected at the end of the school day on Friday, November 8th. Please consider cleaning out your closets as you put away your summer clothing. These shoes can be in ANY condition as they will be repaired before shipping.  NEED A NEW FLAT SCREEN TV? PTO is selling raffle tickets for a 32' Haier LED flat-screen television with PC input. Tickets are $2 each and the winning ticket will be drawn at Breakfast with Santa (need not be present to win). See Steve or Sarah Luther, Julia Wingfield, or Fran Harvey to purchase your tickets starting today!  Calling All Middle School Students!
Our middle school students and their friends do not want to miss the Middle School Social on Friday, October 25 from 7:30-9:30 at the school. With a fun Halloween theme, there will be a DJ for dancing and snacks. Permission slips should be returned to the front office.
News from Mrs. Main
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR COMING SOON- Nov. 15-20, 2013
The annual fall book fair from Scholastic will start Friday, November 15 and run through Wed. Nov.20th our students and parents a chance to shop for quality books and other items in time for the holidays! We will be looking for volunteers and will send home detailed information about the fair. In the meantime, if you think you can help in some way, please contact Mrs. Main. main_h@hcrs-va.org
BARNES AND NOBLE HOLY CROSS FAIR- Sat. Dec. 7-12
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7th"shine" to the Lynchburg community while earning money for the school at our annual Barnes & Noble fair. When Holy Cross friends and families shop, the school earns a percentage of the sale. We will have activities and performances in the local B & N store that day as well. Come to Breakfast with Santa in the morning, and Barnes and Noble that afternoon! Stay tuned for details.
"Tour with Us Tuesdays" is Back! Inviting all prospective families to join us for our interactive tours. Our first is Tuesday, October 29th, at 10:00 a.m. Please call the school at 847-5436 to make your reservation! You Can Make a Difference for Our School with Box Tops! We've recently launched our 2013-2014 Box Tops for Education fundraising campaign. This year we've set a goal of earning $2000.00 through Box Tops. Every Box Top that you send in is worth at least 10 cents. Here's how you can help: * Clip Box Top coupons from favorite products and send them to our school. * Sign up to support our school on the Box Tops website at btfe.com What do we do with our Box Top Money? Here are just a few ways we use the Box Top money. Elementary School Field Day Middle School Etiquette Dinner Field Trips Putt Putt- Middle & High School Teachers Appreciation Week This year we are changing our program. We will not have a contest this year. 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. For more information on how you can help our school earn cash through Box Tops, contact Jan Mata, our Box Tops coordinator, at jan@packetradio.com.
Don't forget to keep collecting your Tyson and Campbell's labels.
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School
Annual Christmas Bazaar
December 7th
8:00 to 12:00
$30 table fee or 2 tables for $50.00 (tables are provided)
This is who we have so far:
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MARY KAY
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EMROIDERY
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BIRD HOUSES
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MICROWAVE CORN BAGS
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SCENTSY
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WREATHS/ORNAMENTS
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HOME SEWN CRAFTS
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PAMPERED CHEF
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TASTEFULLY SIMPLE
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STAMPIN UP
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MICHE
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BUTTERBRAIDS
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JAMS & JELLIES
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POINSETTIAS
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PREMIER DESIGNS
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ORIGAMI OWL
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PERSIAN RUGS
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TUPPERWARE
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PAPARAZZI
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AMERICAN DOLL CLOTHES
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CELEBRATING HOME
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FLORAL DESIGNS
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THIRTY ONE
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WOODWORKING
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KETTLE CORN
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VICTORIAN DOLLS
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JUICE PLUS/ WOODWORKING
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DOLL CLOTHES
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RUFFLED SCARVES
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AVON
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HANDMADE EARRINGS
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SAVE THE DATE! You don't want to miss our Fall Festival on Saturday, November 2 from noon to 4. We are organizing chili teams now -- if interested, please contact Ms. Kandy Elmore at elmore_k@hcrs-va.org. We also need volunteers. If you would like to help, please email Mrs. Culbreth at culbreth_p@hcrs-va.org. You don't want to miss this fun-filled community event! | 
We are looking for vendors. Please email if you are interested