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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School E-Crossette
October 18,  2015
Lunch Menu
 
Choice every day of garden salad, veggie, or fresh fruit 
 


Mon October 19
taco w/ toppings
OR taco salad
chips & salsa

Tues
grilled beef burger
lays chips

Wed
grilled chicken sandwich
potato wedges

Thurs
chef's choice sandwich
chef's specialty soup

Fri
flat bread pizza
carrots and ranch

Mon Oct 26
chicken tenders
mac & cheese

Tues
breakfast food buffet

Wed
cheese quesadilla
tex-mex rice

Thurs
ham and cheddar rolls
celery and peanut butter

Fri
spaghetti w/ marinara sauce
parmesan bread sticks

 
 
 
 
 
 
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PTO Spaghetti Dinner on October 21st
Please plan to join us from 5:30 - 6:30 on Wednesday, October 21st, for a spaghetti dinner which includes bread, vegetable, and drink.  Cost is $1 per plate.  Students in grades 3-5 will eat then gather in the library to prepare for the Folk Song concert which begins at 7:00
From 6:30 - 7:00, there will be a brief PTO meeting.
Please join us and enjoy some relaxed fellowship!


Folk Songs: A Celebration of America's Music
Students in grades 3 through 5 have been busy practicing songs that will make you think of the old West.  So grab your bandannas and boots and join us on Wednesday, October 21st, at 7:00 for some great music.  Or come early for the spaghetti dinner put on by PTO.

Parent Teacher Conferences for MS and HS parents are Monday, November 2nd.
Please download and complete the form below and return to the front office by Tuesday, October 27th. Teachers will confirm time of conference.

Report cards will be available on RenWeb late afternoon, Friday, October 30th.
Parent Teacher Conference Form

 
                Subway Night
        Wednesday, October 28th
              4 P.M. until 8 P.M.
Old Forest Road next to Dairy Queen
   Sponsored by the Elementary 
        Student Government 
    Thank you, Mr. Childers


Boo Grams
9th grade is preparing BOO GRAMS with messages and candy.  For $2 you can get a ghost or pumpkin note and some M&M's or Skittles.  These will be sold until Tuesday, October 27th and delivered on Friday, October 30th
 
Please see order form below.
Boo Grams


 
The 16th Annual Knights of Columbus  
HAUNTED HOUSE 
201 Sweeney Circle, Forest, VA 
Saturday, Oct 24 and Sunday, Oct 25 
6:30-9:30 pm 
Admission still only $5 (dead or alive) 
All proceeds to benefit 
the Mentally Challenged 
of Southwest Virginia 
Mortal Contact: Rick Jaminet   258-0347 
 
Influenza Vaccination
Dear Parents,
Please see the information below regarding our partnership with the Virginia Department of Health regarding the 2015-16 Influenza vaccination. 
Our vaccination date is: Tuesday, October 27th.
I need all consent forms turned into the office no later than Monday, October 19th.
I will phone the order into the VDH on October 19th
You are under no obligation. This is a service we offer to parents to make it more convenient for them.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me direct at 847-5436.
Thank you,
Lego League News
Jonathan Posey is also on our Lego League team.  Go GaelGos!


High School Drama News
Please save the date of November 14th for Drama and Desserts here at Holy Cross School.  Actors are busy preparing two one-act plays that are fitting and funny for 6th through 12th graders and all adults who remember their high school angst.




 
 
Mark Your Calendar!
The Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off
will be held on Saturday, November 7.  Plan to come taste chili prepared by at least 15 chef teams! This fun event is one of our signature fund raisers for Holy Cross Regional Catholic School and is a lot of fun and delicious!   For more information, contact PTO President Susan Thornton at [email protected] or Cat Mosley at [email protected].  Let the chili cooking commence!

 
Please mark your calendars to participate in our
Annual Family Advent Afternoon, Sunday November 29th starting at 3:00pm in the cafeteria.
Please fill out the form below and return to the front office no later than November 10th.  



 iPad Air Raffle Tickets
are available in the office.  1 ticket
  for $5 or 3 tickets for $10.  Drawing will be held October 21st during the PTO dinner (do not need to be present to win).  Get yours today!  

 
 
Middle School Rally 2015
In an effort to reach our middle school youth, the Office for Evangelization offers Middle School Youth Rallies. The Middle School Youth Rally is a one-day diocesan gathering of middle school (grades 6-8) youth from across the Diocese of Richmond.  This event is intended to be a high-energy day filled with opportunities to gather as a Catholic Diocesan community which will integrate fun and community building with the richness of our Catholic faith. The rally will be offered in two locations to be able to reach youth in all areas of the Diocese.
* Saturday, October 24, 2015:  Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church (Richmond) (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
* Sunday, October 25, 2015:  Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School (Virginia Beach) (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Downloadable forms and more information is available at: http://evangelizerichmond.org/events/middle-school-rally-richmond/ 
Registration will be available at:  http://tinyurl.com/middleschoolrally2015.
  

From Mrs. Main in the library
HELP NEEDED-SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR-NOV. 13-18
We are about 4 weeks out from our fall Scholastic Book Fair. A successful book fair takes several vo
lunteers and we are blessed with wonderful parents who volunteer for our events. Last week, a volunteer sign up form went home to students in grades PreK-6th grade. If you are able to help
with the fair, or donate refreshments for special events outside of the school day, please fill out the form and return it to school with your student.  Or you ca
n e-mail me at
[email protected]  All elementary and middle school classes visit the fair so we welcome parents from all classes to volunteer! Thanks to those who have already volunteered! A fun time is guaranteed!

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL BARNES & NOBLE WEEK: DEC. 12-17
Our annual "fair" at Barnes & Noble has be
en scheduled for Saturday, Dec.12th.  On that day, and for the 5 days after through Dec. 17th, the school will earn money from each purchase made by our families and friends. But more than that, it is an opportunity for Holy Cross School to make itself known in our community. We will have special events on Dec. 12th to include music performances, story time, etc. Stay tuned for more!

Key Club News: 
Sign up to make sandwiches and bag cereal after school in the cafeteria on Wednesday, 10/21.   Parents, teachers, and students are encouraged to help!  If you are a 5th-12th grade student, then we can use your assistance!  
Needed supplies:
loaves of 100% wheat bread
boxes/bags of healthy cereal
creamy peanut butter
Our next day to serve at the Lynchburg Daily Bread will be from 9:00 a.m. until about 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, 11/1.  Middle school students may serve, but a parent MUST volunteer with them.  High school students do not need a parent with them.  Please let me know if you would like to sign up!
We are sponsoring a Bake Sale during the Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, 11/. 7 We will need you to send in some of your scrumptious baked goods on Friday, 11/6!!  We could also use some help manning the table from noon until about 4:00.  All proceeds will be donated to the Alan Pearson cancer fund.

Pam St. Angelo      [email protected]   
  
Upcoming Events
Communion Service - Every Tuesday at 7:40 am

October 20 - School picture retakes
October 21 - Folk song concert grades 3-5 & PTO Spaghetti Dinner
                     Welcome Wednesday Tour 9-10 am
October 23 - 5th grade trip to Monticello
October 26 - Living Rosary
October 27 - Flumist vaccine administered - Contact Fran Harvey **
October 28 - Subway Night
Nov. 5 -   6 - 8 p.m. - Middle School Preview Night
November 7 - Chili Cook Off
Nov. 12 -  6 - 8 p.m. - High School Preview Night
November 14 - Drama and Desserts - high school short plays
                   


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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School      
     2125 Langhorne Road      
Lynchburg, VA  24501
434-847-5436