CRUSADER NEWSLETTER
January 9, 2025
The mission of Holy Cross Catholic School is to foster a setting to ignite a joyful spirit of Christian discipleship, in collaboration with our families, staff, and parish; in a personalized learning culture.
Important Dates and quick links
- 24/25 CALENDAR IS HERE!!! - CLICK HERE
- DEC 20TH - All auction donations (financial or basket) due no later than 12/20 per auction committee request. This a requirement for all K-8th grade families.
- JAN 13th-24th - Domino food collection challenge - details below.
- JAN 15TH - Muffins with mom, 7am - see details below
- FEB 28TH - AOD application for tuition assistance for the 25/26 school due date - details below.
Ongoing Events:
- Tuesdays - Choir is after school on TUESDAYS, pick up at 3:30pm.
- Wednesdays - Student bible study (5th - 8th grade) - UPDATE - at 7:30am every other Wednesday.
- 1st Friday of each month - Food Pantry is in need of - corned beef hash, spaghetti sauce, mostaccioli, spaghetti, tuna and beef helpers, tuna, canned peaches, instant oatmeal, Cheerios, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, strawberry jam, cake mixes, frosting.
- Sundays - 52 Sundays - 52 Sundays was created by the Archdiocese of Detroit to provide opportunities for families to connect weekly through the Gospel. Each week, the Gospel reading is shared, along with activities, discussion questions, information about saints, recipe, prayer, fun facts, and more!
Quick Links:
GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULES
LUNCH MENU - If ordering one day at a time, orders need to be placed no later than 8:15am on the day of.
JAN 15TH - MUFFINS WITH MOM
Holy Cross PTO is hosting a light breakfast to enjoy while you spend time with your special student. Please join us for fellowship with our Holy Cross school family. RSVP HERE PLEASE
WHEN: Wednesday, January 15th @7am, enter through the activity center doors, door #2
WHERE: Cafeteria
WHO: Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, and mother-figures
WINTER SPORTS PHOTOS - ONLINE ORDERS ONLY
If your student had their winter sports photos taken and you would like to order a package (or even just the team photo) you can do so by going to kaiserstudio.com and use school code SPHOLYCROSS1825. If you have any issues please call Kaiser at (248)-619-9119, Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm.
Domino Food Donation Challenge
FAMILY YOUTH INTERVENTIONS CEREAL BOX DOMINO CHALLENGE: The 7th grade class is hosting a collection for the whole school to participate in. Please bring in the following items. See attached flyer HERE for all the details.
Donations accepted
January 13th through January 24th
How long of a domino chain can we make with full boxes???
The full boxes will be set up like dominoes on Friday, January 24th to kick off Catholic Schools week.
Cereal Boxes
Mac N’ Cheese Boxes
Boxes of Crackers or other snacks that may also be set up to create a chain of “dominos”
Your donations are greatly appreciated!!!
CHRISTMAS SHOW DVD
Do you want to enjoy your childs Christmas Show performance forever? You can! DVD's of the performance can be ordered through Raptors Den. Please CLICK HERE for all the details.
Raptors Den donates 20% back to help support the arts!!
(Please do not bring payment to the school, follow the instructions on the form. All orders are handled directly with Raptors Den).
WALL OF CROSSES
Holy Cross Catholic School will be starting a Wall of Crosses as a way to celebrate our faith with in the school. Please see specifics in the email that Mrs. Davenport sent out on 12/3/24. Families are encouraged to donate a cross for the wall. We look forward to seeing this dedication to faith come to life.
2025-2026 AOD Tuition Assistance
2025-2026 AOD Tuition Assistance Application Window
UPDATE - PLEASE SEE EMAIL SENT OUT WITH WEBINAR LINKS AND FURTHER DETAILS.
The Department of Catholic Schools is finalizing details for the 2025-2026 AOD Tuition Assistance Application. You may share with your school communities the application window listed below and link to our website.
- December 16 - Application Opens
- February 28 - DEADLINE for Pastor Verifications to be submitted to school offices.
- February 28 - DEADLINE for on-line FACTS applications
- Please note: The Parent Information Document (English & Español) and Pastor Verification Document will be available, and linked on our website, for the 2025-2026 AOD Tuition Assistance Application by December 1, 2024.
- Link to AOD Tuition Assistance Information Web Page
PLEASE DRESS KIDS APPROPRIATELY FOR COOLER WEATHER
We have been blessed with a beautiful Fall but as we saw the flurries this morning it is a good reminder that temperatures are beginning to drop. Please make sure your kiddos have the right gear, not only for their ride to and from school but also for outdoor recess. This includes, warmer coats, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Thank you!
SERVICE CREDIT AND AUCTION REMINDER
SERVICE CREDIT PAYMENT PLAN/AUCTION DONATION - REMINDER - PAYMENTS DATES BELOW:
❗If you would like your service credit total added to your FACTS account please let us know.❗
Cash, check (made out to OLR) or online payment accepted.
$135 due October 31, 2024
$135 due January 31, 2025
$135 due February 28, 2025
$135 due April 30, 2025
If you would like to print this schedule please CLICK HERE.
REQUIRED AUCTION DONATION:
$80 auction item/basket or $60 payment (cash, check or online auction payment HERE) for Auction due November 30, 2024. After that date, the financial donation required is $80 cash or check. All auction donations (financial or basket) due no later than 12/20/24 per auction committee request. This is a requirement for all K-8th grade families.
❗Speaking of auction... Are you looking for a way to earn service credit hours that are on your own time?❗ Perfect for families that work full-time, want to do the majority of the work from home and need to be able to set their own hours, helping with the auction allows for this. If interested Nicole Austin is happy to talk to all interested families and give you an idea of what you can help out with!! Please contact her at rnnickeldime@yahoo.com
DRAMA CLUB!!
HOLY CROSS DRAMA CLUB 2024/25!!
The mission of the HC Drama Club is to inspire creativity, encourage
comfort speaking in front of a crowd, and most of all...to HAVE FUN!
Drama club is open to all Crusaders K-8 and we encourage anyone
interested in either onstage or backstage “parts” to come join us.
EVERYONE IS CAST!
BOYS BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER
Our boys basketball teams are running a fundraiser through these fun parent t-shirts. Get yours today!! CLICK HERE to print order form.
NEW TO VOLUNTEERING, FIELD TRIPS, CLASSROOM PARTIES, ETC? PLEASE READ!
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN:
To find a session that fits your schedule, go to www.virtus.org and select “First Time Registrant.” Then choose “view list” of class sites, and choose “Detroit.” Scroll through to find your session, then go back to the top of that page to create your login.
SCRIP - How does it work?
Still wondering how SCRIP works? Our SCRIP team put together some breakdowns to explain. See it HERE!
B-I-N-G-O!!
STAY IN THE KNOW
“Holy Cross Parent Group”
on Facebook
Here it is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holycrossparentgroup
The group will serve as an online forum for parents / grandparents /guardians to:
· Ask questions;
· Share information (community events, sports tryouts, camps, educational opportunities, etc.);
· Donate items to each other (HC spirit wear, school supplies, etc.);
· Share PTO news and fundraiser information;
· Share other school news, internal pictures, newsletters, etc.;
· Showcase upcoming school events.
This will be a private group, and parents are invited to request admittance.
HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACTS
LUNCH MENU :
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION:
SPIRIT WEAR - TP LOGOS:
https://holycrosscatholic.itemorder.com/sale
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN:
To find a session that fits your schedule, go to www.virtus.org and select “First Time Registrant.” Then choose “view list” of class sites, and choose “Detroit.” Scroll through to find your session, then go back to the top of that page to create your login.
http://holycrossonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/athletics-physical-form.pdf
SCRIP:
The SCRIP office is open Fridays 7-9am
Not quite sure how SCRIP works?--call Tammi Walker at 810-531-3458
SERVICE CREDITS:
LUNCH SUPERVISOR SIGN UP:
LUNCH SUPERVISION SIGN UPBINGO SIGN-UP - WEDNESDAY:
Paul Burger at 734.837.5807