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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School E-Crossette
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Menu
Nov 18-22
Monday
taco with taco toppings
taco salad
chips and salsa
fresh fruit
Tuesday
hamburger
garden salad
chips
fresh fruit
Wednesday
cheese pizza
garden salad
carrots and ranch
fresh fruit
Thursday
assorted sandwiches
chef's specialty soup
chips
garden salad
fresh fruit Friday chicken patty sandwich garden salad tater tots fresh fruit Nov 25-29 Monday chicken nuggets garden salad mac and cheese fresh fruit Tuesday Thanksgiving Feast (pre-paid) Wed-Fri School Closed!
Submit all articles to e-crossette@hcrs-va.org
by Friday at 6 pm
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 Spirit Wear Sale
Hurry and order - sale ends Friday, November 15. Orders will be available in time for Christmas. Please turn in order forms, with payment (cash or check), to the front desk. Click here to download an order form: Spirit Wear Order Form
 Jersey Mike's Night is this Tuesday! Elementary Student Government is sponsoring a Holy Cross Night at Jersey Mike's on the corner of Lakeside Drive and Old Forest Road (Next to Fresh Market) on Tuesday, November 19th from 4 PM until 8 PM. We will earn 15% of purchases made during that time. Please tell family and friends to come join us.
Help Contribute to Holy Cross's 10th Annual Turkey Drive!
You can donat e money until November 18th , either in your student's classroom (homeroom for middle/high), or in the office. Make all checks payable to Holy Cross School. You can also donate a frozen turkey! Collection day for frozen turkeys is on November 21st , and they will be collected in front of the school from 2:45-3:15 p.m. All money and turkeys go to feed the poor, through the Daily Bread.
The Elementary Student Government held elections for the offices of President, Vice President, and Secretary on Tuesday, November 5th. The speeches were given and the third, fourth, and fifth grade students cast their votes. The following were elected: Zach Morris, President, Megan Williams, Vice President, and Tori Knight, Secretary. All the candidates will be on student government. Looking forward to a fun and productive year!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS HERE!!
Tomorrow (Mon. Nov. 18th) is the shopping day for all classes for the Scholastic Book Fair!
- Elementary students will visit the fair with their class to shop if they have brought money.
- If your child is planning to shop with his/her class on Monday, please send $ in an envelope or baggie marked "book fair". Returning the wish list with any special instructions you may have is helpful. (No junk, 2 books, 1 poster, etc.)
- Middle & high school students may come down anytime to the fair w/permission from teacher.
- Parents, please come to the fair during any of the hours below!
- SPECIAL AFTER SCHOOL HOURS- MON. 3:00-5:30- Refreshments, register to win free books!
- Tuesday, Nov. 19th- Fair open from 10-11 a.m.
- Wed. Nov. 20th- Final shopping- 7:45 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Early bird donuts and shopping!
BARNES AND NOBLE FAIR- DECEMBER 7TH
 Are you in the market for any gifts or purchases from Barnes & Noble? Our Barnes & Noble fair is just weeks away! On Saturday, Dec. 7th (through Thursday, Dec. 12th) Holy Cross School will earn a percentage of each sale made by our families, friends, students, and faculty, anyone who mentions that they are with the Holy Cross School book fair. Vouchers will be sent home with students next week and will be available on the website. You can shop online or at any Barnes and Noble with the Book fair ID # 10909596.
*****Parents of elementary students: We would like to have a group of our students sing a few songs from their Christmas program on Saturday, Dec. 7th at about 1:00. It is the day of Breakfast with Santa so it will be a busy day but we would love to have as many kids as possible. This is a great opportunity for us to shine to the community and show them how awesome Holy Cross Regional Catholic School is! A note came home with your child Friday. Please fill it out with your intentions of allowing your child to come sing that day and return by next Friday if possible! Thanks so much! Mrs. Main
HELP THE SCHOOL IN 2 WAYS! PURCHASE SOME BARNES AND NOBLE GIFT CARDS THROUGH OUR SCRIP PROGRAM. WE WILL EARN TWICE WHEN YOU USE THE CARDS AT OUR FAIR!!
Win a Flat-Screen Television!
PTO is selling $2 tickets for a Haier D-LED Direct HD 32" flat screen television with PC input. Drawing will be held at Breakfast with Santa (need not be present to win). Get your tickets today from the school office, the Luthers, or Mrs. Wingfield!
HC Lego League Winners
The Gaelgos participated in the regional First Lego League tournament on 11/9/2013 at Timberlake Christian School. Out of 20 Division 1 teams, the Gaelgos received 2nd place in the Robot Performance Award. Furthermore, they were invited to the state tournament next month at JMU.
Team members include:
Allie Poole, Brenden Burford, Luke Mosley, Erin Morris, Gautam Upreti, Hannah Hudson, George Clark, Matthieu Peralta, Hyden Draughon, Harrison Campbell.
Coaches include:
Karl Rony, David Dumonsau, Catherine Mosley.
Congratulations to the team, and we thank the coaches for their hard work!  
HS Dinner Theatre December 8
Plan to attend the HS Dinner Theatre presentation of the one-act play, Cyrano de Bergerac on Sunday, December 8 (note date change). Regarded as one of the greatest dramas ever written, this story of the silver-tongued soldier whose unfortunate looks drive him to woo his love by speaking for his handsome but dull-witted rival is beloved around the world. You will laugh and cry -- don't miss this event. Click on this flyer for more details: Cyrano Dinner Theatre Form
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JOIN US FOR A THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON FEAST!
Parents,
A delicious Thanksgiving meal will be offered to our students and their parents on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 during our regular lunchtimes (elementary at 11:15 and hs/ms at 12:20). This is a pre-paid meal; RSVP and money due on Friday, November 22 to the front office.
Menu includes:
- Turkey, Dressing, and Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes
- Seasonal Green Salad
- Green Beans
- Cranberry and Apple Bake
- Rolls
- Assorted Pies (including apple, cherry and pumpkin)
- Sweet and Unsweetened Iced Tea/Water
- Milk (available for additional purchase price)
Cost:
- PreK-5 students: $4.50
- Middle/High School/Faculty: $5.50
- Guest: $7.50
Click here to download a reservation form: Thanksgiving Feast RSVP |
Holy Cross School
Poinsettia Sale
Proceeds to go towards the Holy Cross Elementary/Middle School Drama Club production of "Shrek"
It's hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner! Please order your poinsettias from the Holy Cross Elementary/Middle School Drama Club. These plants are florist quality delivered to the school by locally owned Gary's Garden Center in Forest. Plants will arrive on weekend of December 5th but orders must be placed by November 22. So don't delay!
The plants are available in three colors-white, pink, or red and three pot sizes 6 1/2", 8", and 12". We have a color or size just right for you. Would your church be interested in ordering from us as well, we can
accommodate. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 847-5436 and we will do our best to answer them.
Please remember this is a fund-raiser to help defer the cost of our spring production.
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Upcoming Events
7:40 Every Tuesday Morning Chapel Service with Deacon Gordon
November 18-20 - Scholastic Book Fair
November 19 - Holy Cross Night at Jersey Mike's at Lakeside Drive/Old Forest Rd location
November 20 - 4th Grade Parent Coffee 7:45 am
November 21 - All School Mass at 8:15 am
Frozen Turkey Collection for Turkey Drive in front parking lot
November 23 - GOTR 5K at Sweet Briar College
November 24: Family Advent Wreath Making, 2 pm in cafeteria (J. Jones)
November 25 - School Board Mtg 5 pm
November 26: Thanksgiving Feast for lunch (by RSVP)
November 27-31 - School closed for Thanksgiving holiday
November 29 - Alumni Games - volleyball games 5 pm, women's basketball 6 pm, men's basketball 7 pm
December 7 - Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Bazaar
December 8 - High School Dinner Theatre production
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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School
2125 Langhorne Road
Lynchburg, VA 24501
434-847-5436
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