The Hornet's Buzz

March 14, 2025

Dear Holy Cross Community,

From the bottom of our hearts, we extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who played a part in making Celebration such a tremendous success. Whether you attended, volunteered, spread the word, or supported us in any way, your generosity and spirit of togetherness truly made a difference.

Thanks to the unwavering support of this incredible community, we not only reached but seems very likely we surpassed our goal! While our team is still working through the final outcomes, one thing is already clear—your kindness and commitment will have a lasting impact. The funds raised will help us continue providing the best possible Catholic education by supporting financial assistance for families and much-needed technology updates for our school.

The power of the Holy Cross community is undeniable, and Celebration was a shining example of what we can achieve when we come together in faith, love, and shared purpose. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being a part of something so special.

We also want to take a moment to congratulate all the students who received their Confirmation this past Monday. May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen them on their journey of faith, filling their hearts with wisdom, courage, and love as they continue to grow in Christ.

As we head into spring break, I hope this time brings rest, renewal, and joy to our entire Holy Cross community. May it be an opportunity to recharge and spend cherished moments with loved ones. Please note that the school will be closed during this time, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, March 24 refreshed and ready for the remainder of the school year.

With heartfelt appreciation and best wishes,

Paola V. Clark, Ed.D.

Principal

Please find some important reminders below.

School will be in session on Monday, April 4

While our school calendar includes snow days, we have had six winter weather closures. To address any current or future winter weather instructional days, we will add a school day on Friday, April 4, which was originally scheduled for STREAM PD. The last day of school will remain Tuesday, May 20. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding.

Tardies

This is a reminder that students should be dropped off between 7:50 and 8:00 a.m. every morning. Being on time to school is important to establish a routine, avoid missed educational experiences, bond, be consistent, and be in alignment with school expectations. Thank you for your cooperation.

Financial Aid

This is a reminder that the last day to apply for financial assistance for 2025-2026 is April 15. To apply, please click here.

CEF applications for new and Kinder families open on Monday, March 24. If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Bridges (sbridges@holycrosscatholicschool.com).

Hornet Hustle

Our Hornet Hustle Glow Run will take place on Tuesday, April 8. Please stay tuned; more information will be sent to you after we return from break.

KAP Assesments

State Assessments will begin on April 9 for Grades 3-8. Your family will receive a Golden Envelope with an important message when we return from break. Please be on the lookout!

Temporary School Phone Number

Thank you for your kind patience as the phone outage continues. As shared, we have a temporary number for you to reach the school at: 913-433-4164..

Summer Camp - Blast Off into Summer!

Holy Cross families will receive registration information via email on Monday.

STREAM Camp - STREAMing into a Bright Future

Mrs. Kopp will be offering STREAM Camps again this summer. Registration is Now Open.!

Absences and Tardies

If your student will be absent or tardy, please notify the Office (gradeschool@holycrosscatholicschool.com) no later than 8:15 am. All lunch counts must be in by this time.

Electronic Devices

A reminder that per our handbook, students cannot have personal electronic devices in school without the principal's consent. These include bringing personal computers (excluding 6-8), iPads, music players, tape recorders, cameras, handheld video games, CELL PHONES, SMARTwatches, or items of a similar nature.

Thank you for your continued partnership. May your week be joyful and filled with God's blessings.

Paola V. Clark, Ed.D.

Principal

Please help us prioritize the safety and security of our students and staff. Parking is not permitted in the Tree lot during school hours. If you need to park and enter the school, please use the front parking lot by the main office. When exiting the parking lot, only turn right onto 95th. 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.

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 March is Moderation.

The Saint of the month is St. Therese of Lisieux.

Hello, lovely Holy Cross Families,

Here are some great reminders about when your children need to stay home and a great resource explaining the symptoms of different types of illnesses. Please do not hesitate to contact our nurses with any questions or concerns via email or our temporary office number (913-433-4164) as we continue to fix our phone system issues.

Hola queridas familias de Holy Cross:

Aquí están algunos grandes recordatorios acerca de cuándo sus hijos necesitan quedarse en casa, así como un gran recurso que explica los síntomas de diferentes tipos de enfermedades. Por favor, no dude en ponerse en contacto con nuestras enfermeras con cualquier pregunta o preocupación a través de correo electrónico o nuestro número temporal (913-433-4164) para la oficina a medida que continuamos para solucionar nuestros problemas de sistema telefónico.

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.