Holy Cross Thunderbolt Newsletter
October 19, 2020
Silver Linings
All of these have become commonalities as we face the many new experiences brought about by COVID-19. As I reflect on how life looks different, I find that there are many things that allow me to be a better person and steward of my faith. I am grateful for increased family connection, time to reflect on best practices and ways that we all have worked to make our environments safer with not only regards for ourselves but for others too. Please take some time to consider the silver linings in your life that are a result of the pandemic and its effect on all of us.
A Message from Principal Peterson
October 19, 2020
Dear Holy Cross School Community,
Thank you all for your support and patience as we strategically prepare to reopen. There is much to be learned and developed as we conduct ongoing research to guide our decisions. We are maximizing our resources at a local and federal level to provide for the safety and well being of our school community.
With that being said, our target window for reopening is by the end of October. Our first six weeks of learning were very successful and only a few minor tweaks will be added to our reentry plan. This plan has been developed and must now be reviewed by the team of medical professionals GRACE has assembled from several medical facilities for this purpose. When a firm date is established, I will inform you just as quickly as possible. My hope is to have that date identified by this week and to announce the reentry date as soon I can.
In the meantime, I am working to ensure that both our students and staff are as best prepared for this return. Teachers have prepared lesson plans should they need to be out for a 2 week quarantine that include strong content and means for delivery. We are discussing ways to assist families that would also need to remain home due to illness/quarantine so that the learning may continue with greatest success.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us to prepare to reopen. It is my hope that we will be seeing your children in the very near future! Please watch for emails from the Holy Cross office for more information. Stay well and stay strong!
Mrs. Peterson
Upcoming Dates
October 27 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences @ 4 - 7 PM
October 29 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences @ 1 - 6 PM
October 30 - No School
November 2 - Virtual Day Of The Dead Presentation @ 7 PM
COVID Issues
In order to best manage the spread of the virus - we ask that you still report any exposure and testing to school.
- How to prevent the spread of COVID-19
- Allergies, Cold, Flu, or COVID-19
- Decision Tree for People with COVID-19 Symptoms
For families who have questions relative to handling COVID matters, GRACE is partnering with Prevea Health and has a Nurse Help Line. Please call 920-272-3539 if you have any questions to your family's health and COVID.
HCS Weekly COVID Report 10/15/2020
# Adults Positive = 0
Holy Cross remains strong in COVID-19 prevention. This is remains effective and our case count stays at zero. Keep up the good work!
Lysol or Microban AEROSOL Spray Needed
Continue To Protect Yourselves
Power School Grade Reports
A new parent video tutorial was added to our GRACE Power School tutorial page to help parents change settings in so they may receive regular updates on student grades sent to their email inboxes. This is especially helpful for our middle school parents as we progress through Virtual Learning during this short time period of Continuous Learning.
Web page: https://gracesystem.org/grace-powerschool-resources/
Sidewalk Gets Poured
Food Service Assistant Position Still Open!
Perfect Opportunity for stay at home parents or grandparents
**Available Position - Food Service Assistant position at Holy Cross - 20 hours per week/40 weeks per year - matches the school calendar schedule
**Potential tuition discounts if child(ren)/dependents enrolled in a GRACE School.
**For more details, please visit the GRACE website at gracesystem.org/employment, or please contact Jamie Hurley at 920-499-7330, ext. 306 or email at jhurley@gracesystem.org
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Contact Us
Email: kpeterson@gracesystem.org
Website: holycrossfamily.org
Location: 3002 Bay Settlement Road, Green Bay, WI, USA
Phone: 920-468-0625
Facebook: facebook.com/holycrossfamily