The Hornet's Buzz

November 15, 2024

Dear Jesus,

Give me a thankful heart,

realizing that all I have comes from You. Amen

Dear Holy Cross Community,

Happy Friday! November is the month of gratitude. We are so very grateful for each and every one of you. Wholehearted thanks for making Holy Cross such a special community and entrusting us with your child's education. We are committed to providing the best possible spiritual and academic experience. This is evident daily thanks to the inspiring commitment and hard work of our outstanding faculty and staff, who continue to go above and beyond to support our wonderful students, and this week was no different. In addition to witnessing students learn and grow in every classroom, we came together to honor Veterans at Mass on Thursday, supported Grades 3-8 students engaged in a second Mathletics tournament (where several students placed!), and cheered on Grade 8 girls as they attended the "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" today.

With Thanksgiving break approaching, we have a fun-filled week ahead:

Join fellow Holy Cross parents, Fr. Abner, Mrs. Bridges, and Dr. Clark to learn about the power of togetherness and involvement in the community this upcoming Monday, November 18, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in Pflumm Hall.

Our Kinder Information Night will take place on Tuesday, November 19, at 6:00 pm in the STREAM lab. Join Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Bridges, and I as we share the amazing teaching and learning moments your students will have in the upcoming year.

At the heart of a successful school is an engaged and strong community that comes together to serve our students best. We wholeheartedly invite you to share your God-given gifts of Time, Treasure, and Talent in service of our school and Parish this school year. We have many opportunities for involvement and look forward to your wonderful contributions. We are actively seeking volunteers for:

• Leading our Silent Auction and Volunteer needs. Please email me if you can support these needs.

The first Steering Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 pm.

Every Fall, I find myself spellbound by the beauty surrounding us, where every leaf is like a flower, and colors remind us of the possibility of new opportunities and possibilities. Importantly, Fall is a continued reminder of the wonderful gifts God has given us and how He will forever be by our side.

With appreciation and best wishes for a blessed weekend,

Paola V. Clark, Ed.D.

Principal

Please help us prioritize the safety and security of our students and staff. A reminder that parking is not permitting in the Tree lot during school hours. If you need to park and come in to the school, please use the front parking by the main office. Also, only turn right onto 95th when exiting the parking lot. All visitors must stop by the front office to check in.

The Student-Parent Handbook for 2024-25 can be accessed here. Please note that as part of our continuous improvement efforts, this is a living document that will be revised as needed in order to nimbly respond to any needs that may arise. Any edits will appear in a different font color.

November 18 - Parent Power Hour at 6:00 pm (Pflumm Hall)

November 19 - Kinder Information Night 6:00 pm

November 21 - Celebration Steering Committee Meeting 7:00 pm

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)

Holy Cross has adopted a School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System called the Be Holy Cross Virtuous Behavior Formation. Expectations are clearly defined under the “Be Holy Cross” framework. Students are expected to conduct themselves in keeping with the expectations set in this framework to be caring, responsible, obedient, and successful stewards. Individual, classroom, and school-wide expectations will be taught at the beginning of the school year and emphasized at various times. Students will be acknowledged for positive behaviors. This aligns with our annual theme: In a world where you can be anything...Be Holy Cross.

Education in Virtue is the Archdiocesan Catholic Social-Emotional Learning program, a key component of our Virtuous Formation Program. It provides a curriculum and resources developed by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, based on St. Thomas Aquinas’ teachings on the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit. These resources provide a framework for helping people of all ages understand how to live more virtuously.

At Holy Cross, we highlight a virtue each month that is woven organically into lessons and our daily school life. They are used in our announcements to guide our morning prayer, selection of the Saint of the Month, activities for our Faith Families, and classroom lessons. The virtue of November is Gratitude.

Dear Parents,

As the school year progresses, we kindly remind parents and caregivers of the importance of prompt school attendance for their child's success. Chronic absenteeism and tardies affect attendance and undermine your child's success. We strongly encourage all students to be in their seats at 8:00 am. If your child is ill or has an appointment, please email or call the office and nurses to let us know. If there is an issue your child has making daily attendance difficult, whether it be a chronic illness or mental health-related, please do not hesitate to contact the nurses and the counselor to see if we can help put a plan in place for their success. We love and cherish all of our Holy Cross students. Please help us set them up for success and have your child here daily and promptly at 8:00 am. Thank you very much for your support.

An article on school attendance from the Ohio State University:

School Attendance Matters article

Estimados padres de familia:

A medida que avanza el curso escolar, recordamos a los padres y cuidadores la importancia de la asistencia puntual a clase para el éxito de sus hijos. El absentismo crónico y las tardanzas afectan a la asistencia y socavan el éxito de su estudiante. Recomendamos encarecidamente a todos los alumnos que estén en sus aulas a las 8:00 de la mañana. Si su estudiante está enfermo o tiene una cita por favor envíe un correo electrónico o llame a la oficina y las enfermeras para hacernos saber. Si hay un problema que dificulta la asistencia diaria de su estudiante, ya sea una enfermedad crónica o relacionada con la salud mental, por favor no dude en ponerse en contacto con las enfermeras y / o las consejeras para ver si podemos ayudar a poner un plan en marcha para su éxito. Amamos y apreciamos a todos nuestros estudiantes de Holy Cross. Por favor ayúdenos a prepararlos para el éxito diario y tenga a su estudiante aquí todos los días y puntualmente a las 8:00 de la mañana. Muchas gracias por su apoyo.

We at Holy Cross have had a few cases of walking pneumonia. Many schools in the area, hospitals, and urgent care facilities have expressed they have also seen an increase in Mycoplasma pneumoniae or "walking pneumonia."

What is "Walking Pneumonia"?

Walking Pneumonia is a milder case of pneumonia with more mild symptoms than are typically seen in pneumonia.

Symptoms may include:

(Symptom onset is typically gradual)

• diarrhea
• wheezing
• vomiting
• fever
• cough
• sore throat or headache
• chest pain from coughing

Symptoms usually appear within two to three weeks of infection and can continue for weeks. A cough could continue for months. Walking pneumonia is contagious. It's spread through airborne droplets from close contact, such as coughing, sneezing, or speaking. Good hand hygiene (washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer) and covering your mouth when coughing help stop the spread of this infection.

Please visit the website to access the information (for translation of the website, click in the upper right corner and select language) --Walking Pneumonia-Click here.

¿Qué es la «neumonía ambulatoria»?
La neumonía ambulatoria es un caso más leve de neumonía con síntomas más leves que los que se observan normalmente en la neumonía.
Los síntomas pueden ser:
(La aparición de los síntomas suele ser gradual)

• diarrea
• sibilancias
• vómitos
• fiebre
• tos
• dolor de garganta o cabeza
• dolor en el pecho al toser

Los síntomas suelen aparecer a las dos o tres semanas de contraer la infección y pueden prolongarse durante semanas. La tos puede continuar durante meses. La neumonía andante es contagiosa. Se propaga a través de gotitas en el aire por contacto cercano, como toser, estornudar o hablar. Una buena higiene de las manos (lavarse las manos con agua y jabón o utilizar desinfectante de manos) y taparse la boca al toser ayudan a evitar la propagación de esta infección.

Visite el sitio web para acceder a la información (para la traducción del sitio web, haga clic en la esquina superior derecha y seleccione el idioma)
Neumonía deambulatoria-Haga clic aquí

Our regular office hours are as follows. Please note that the school office will be closed during holidays and school year breaks.

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Noon dismissal: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Your students' classroom teachers are the best point of contact for any student matters. Our team will do their best to get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that it may take up to two business days to respond as our faculty and staff tend to students and duties throughout the day. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

In an emergency, please call or email the Front Office at gradeschool@holycrosscatholicschool.com, and we will assist.

November is the Month of Gratitude. We pray to have a thankful heart as we realize all we have comes from Jesus. It is also a time to give back and serve others.

I've included some resources for the month below.

• Catholic Thanksgiving Prayers for Kids and Families
• PBS KIDS - Happy Thanksgiving
  
• Thanksgiving Activities for Families
• Thanksgiving Gratitude

Hornet spirit wear with this year's theme is available for purchase. The Holiday Sale at 1st Place Spiritwear has begun!

Holiday Sale Info

• Sale Dates: 11/4/2024 - 12/10/2024
• 25% off all merchandise
• Free shipping on orders over $75
• Guaranteed delivery by Dec. 23rd