Academic Progress Parties, Field Trips and Graduation Celebration...oh my! May has been so busy, but also so much fun. Thank you to all the volunteers and staff for making this week such a success! We are so blessed to have such a wonderful community that cares so deeply for our students. As we wrap up the last week of the school year, our hearts were full of pride and joy as we sent our graduates off in style. Watching the 8th grade students eyes full of tears sad to leave our community is a true testament to the special bonds created at Holy Cross. It truly is a hidden gem. It was a beautiful day full of celebrations. Congrats to the Class of 2024! We wish you well in your future endeavors.

Dr. Paola Clark, our new principal, came to introduce herself to the staff this week. She will also introduce herself at several of the Mass times over the weekend. I encourage the community to attend Mass and introduce yourself. She would love to meet you! The flyer is attached below.

Remember next week we have Field Day on Tuesday, May 21st. The students can be out of uniform following the guidelines in the Student Handbook and they will need to bring a lunch. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 22nd with a noon dismissal. Please join us for Mass at 8:30am as we celebrate another year together!

We highly recommend and encourage ALL of our students to continue their academic progress this summer. Each grade level team has created requirements for each grade level band. If the students complete the following requirements and have parent verification, they will receive a McDonald's lunch as a reward in the fall. If they create a single bingo on the summer bingo board, they will receive an ice cream.

Middle School Parents,

Holy Cross Catholic School middle school students are required to provide their own Chromebook device for use at school and at home for homework. This is part of their school supply list. It will be something they use multiple times a day, every day.

Below is a list of devices that would work for our system and what they will be doing in class. These are just a few options. You are welcome to choose whatever device you see fit for your child as long as it is a Chromebook. If you find another device and want to double check it will work please email me at lloeffert@holycrosscatholicschool.com.

Chromebook device options for Holy Cross Students:

Acer Chomebook Spin 513 Convertible Laptop

Acer Spin Chromebook

Dell Chromebook

HP Chromebook

HP 360 Chromebook

I would also recommend a carrying case for the chromebook. I have seen many chromebooks fall on the floor, get jostled around, and not cared for as well as we would hope. Having a case to place the Chromebook in while switching classes could increase the longevity of the device.

Students are required to have this device on the first day of school and it will be connected to the system for the duration of their time at Holy Cross.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Laura Loeffert

Technology Coordinator

If parents with students entering grades K-4 bring a friend that enrolls for the 24-25 school year will receive free tuition for a month. Inquire in the school office for more information!