PK:

Lily Ciotti- This is my second year having Lily in my class and she has grown so much over last year and the summer. She is a smart, funny girl with a great personality. She is so helpful to her friends. She helps her friends with their shoes and coats almost every day. She participates in every lesson and activity gladly and is willing to learn. I am to have the opportunity to watch Lily grow and learn for 2 years!

Piper Austin- Piper comes into class every day with a smile on her face ready to learn and help. She is so kind and thoughtful to her friends and teachers! Piper is always the first one to start cleaning up and the last one to finish even if she didn't take a single toy out. Piper never complains and follows every direction given to her. She works hard and doesn't give up when things get tough. I am so glad to have Piper in my class this year. `

Kindergarten:

Noah Walker is the Kindergarten "Student of the Month" for September. Noah is one of 5 children in his family. He is the oldest and only boy! He attended our preschool last year, with Miss Andrea. Noah wants to be a construction worker when he grows up. His favorite things to do are playing and building things. Noah enjoys school and his favorite foods are hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. If granted one wish, Noah said he would like to have more Transformers.

Keep up the good work, Noah!

1st Grade:

Sammy DeFauw is a bright, thoughtful first grader. He is a good friend to all of his classmates. Sammy's favorite food is macaroni and cheese. His favorite thing about school is working hard and making good things. When Sammy grows up, he wants to be a veterinarian. Sammy loves dogs, especially his puppy Bambi!

Nora Ciotti is an inquisitive first grader! She already knows the classroom routines and is a great leader. Nora's favorite food is spaghetti (WITH meatballs). Her favorite thing about school is the specials, especially Technology. When Nora grows up, she wants to be a zookeeper. Her favorite animal is the tiger.

2nd Grade:

Josie Cherro is in the second grade. Josie is always helping her classmates and teacher. Josie's favorite color is purple and she likes to play soccer. She is on a soccer team. Her favorite food is spaghetti, she helps her Nona make the noodles. Her favorite vacation was when she went to Paris, France. Josie got to go to the very top of the Eiffel Tower. You had to take five elevators to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I'm so proud of Josie and all of her hard work in the classroom. Keep up the good work!

Lillian DeVeny is also in the second grade. Lily is a hard worker in the classroom. Lily has a beautiful voice, and is in choir. She also plays soccer, and at her last soccer game, she was the leader of the team. Her favorite foods are pizza and noodles. Over the summer, Lily and her family went to Catholic Family Land. On her vacation she stayed in a cabin, went swimming, did arts and crafts. She also got to go to mass everyday. I'm so proud of Lily, keep up the great work!

3rd Grade:

Our star student for 3 rd grade is Robert Campau. When Robert grows up he wants to be a farmer! Healready has chickens and takes care of them himself. He helps dad around the farm too! If he doesn’tend up being a farmer, he would like to design video games. Robert’s favorite treats are Bischoffcookies. His favorite subject is reading and he is part of the accelerated learning program, so he gets togo to 4 th grade for reading. Robert’s hobby is coloring and doing art. When he colors, he likes to useturquoise which is his favorite color. Robert loves it here at Holy Cross and we are lucky to have him apart of our HC family!

4th Grade:

This month I selected Mackenzie Carty as student of the month. Mackenzie is a very hard worker and enjoys helping out wherever she is needed within the classroom. She puts forth her very best effort everyday. Outside of the classroom Mackenzie enjoys going to gymnastic and dance class. Recently Mackenzie went to Cedar Pointe and her favorite roller coaster was The Gatekeeper...she's much braver than me!

5th Grade: To be added in with Octobers Student Highlights

6th Grade:

Emma Mensen- Emma is a courteous and helpful young lady who isn’t afraid to step up and help out when needed. She is very active in and out of school, yet works hard to do very well academically. She has the ability to achieve whatever goals she sets for herself.

Brennen Toupin- Brennen is an energetic, bright young man who does well with whatever task is at hand. His ready smile and compassion for others are characteristics that will take him far. He is always willing to help out or add comic relief to brighten our day.

7th Grade:

Anthony Boedeker is a great kid. He's always smiling and quick to tell a joke. (Antony) is a diligent worker on academics as well. His Favorite food is steak.

Jacquelyn Austin is new to the school this year, but has quickly fit right in. What can I say? What a nice young lady. She's hardworking and polite as well as respectful. Her favorite food is spice ramen!

8th Grade:

Adrianna Tataren is new to our Holy Cross family. Adrianna and her family moved from Macomb Township to Marine City. In her spare time, Adrianna enjoys reading, horseback riding, and playing the acoustic guitar. Adrianna has been riding horses for the past 4 years. She has her own horse named Echo. Adrianna’s favorite subject in school is reading, and she said that she has several favorite books. Adrianna stated that her best character trait is optimism. For the life principle of respectfulness, I nominated Adrianna because she is always considerate of others and very friendly in nature. She uses her manners and never interrupts. I am truly thankful that Adrianna is a crusader.

Gabriel Jacobs is being recognized for the month of September. Gabe has been a crusader since preschool. When asked what Gabe will miss most about Holy Cross he said that he will miss going to winter camp and basketball. If given the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world, Gabe said he would travel to France, so he could visit the Eiffel Tower and eat French cuisine. Gabe stated that his best character trait is the ability to “let things go.” He doesn’t allow things to bother him, and he is “easy going.” Gabe enjoys listening to other people’s perspectives, but he loves a good debate. One day, Gabe would like to pursue a career in law or criminal justice. I have known Gabe for many years, and he is by far one of the most polite young men I have ever taught. He is compassionate and really thinks about others. I also think that Gabe is very honest and fair.

https://tinyurl.com/hcbookfairfall22

The book fair will be open Sunday, November 6th after the 9:30 AM mass. It will also be open Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-3:30 PM and during Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday evening and all day Friday.