CRUSADER CONNECTION
December 15, 2017
Christmas break is almost here!
The school office will be open the following days and hours:
Wednesday, December 27th and Wednesday, January 3
9AM until 1PM.
Parents, we are having a big problem in the parking lot in the morning that is both dangerous to children and inconveniencing to others. That is, parents dropping off their children in places other than the drop off line by the front of the building.
You may not drop your children off ANYWHERE in the parking lot except for the drop off line. That is the only place you can drop your children off. You can not pull into the back aisle of the parking lot. You cannot drop off by the dumpsters. If you do not wish to go through the drop off line, you always have the option of waiting for a parking space, but unless you have business to take care of, why not use the convenience of the drop-off line?
At this point in the year, I should not have to be discussing these issues. If we want our students to have respect for rules, parents must model this.
Cherrydale Update
School Photos
Any students who were absent on picture day will have their picture taken next Tuesday, December 19th. Regular uniforms only. These are the only photos that will be taken.
PK-2nd Grade Christmas Program Info
PLEASE NOTE...On the day of the Christmas program, you may not leave your child in OOS until 6:30 until it is time for them to go to the classrooms for the program. They must be picked up after school or from OOS. They should have something to eat and have a chance to hopefully shower but at very least they need to change into what they will be wearing for the program.
PK2 Blue jeans, shirt to be provided
PK 3 Plain white t-shirt (fruit of the loom or Hanes) and blue jeans
K4D Jeans (t-shirts provided)
K4M Blue jeans, shirt will be provided
K5B Black bottoms (the rest of the costume is provided)
K5Q Black bottoms, christmas colored shirts (red, green)
1stM White long sleeved shirt (plain), dark blue jeans, black shoes
1stS Black bottoms and tops unless with Santa hats, unless instructed otherwise.
2nd Shorts or skirt, costume provided; Girls, red tights or socks, dress shoes, Boys white socks
YOU ARE INVITED TO WORSHIP WITH US!
Special Christmas offering - We have raised $1,100 towards our goal of $2,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to give back and I encourage you to give your children offering, as generous as possible, on each chapel day. Our goal is to raise $2,000. Checks are of course accepted.
Update: The students have raised over $1,000, , including Thursday night's offering at the program. We will take another offering at Tuesday night's program. Our goal is $2,000 and I hope that we can reach this goal! It will bless many. Checks made out to cash or to Holy Cross are fine as we will be writing one check to send to the orphanage.
Here is a link to the orphanage
Cold Weather Jacket and Sweater Policy
Dear Parents, The cooler weather is here and along with it, the need for jackets and sweaters and other cool weather items. There are several issues to be aware of. It has been clearly explained that we have a dress code for outerwear. Students may purchase the Holy Cross sweatshirt if desired, or purchase an inexpensive jacket, sweater or sweatshirt that is solid black, navy blue, white or gray. The same dollars that are used to purchase any other color sweatshirt or jacket can be used to purchase something that conforms to our very simple dress code. There are some schools that ONLY allow students to wear THEIR specific uniform item which is usually costly. We are not requiring that but we do require that you follow our dress code. This morning I had a parent ask me, “Do you want my child to be cold?”. Of course I do not want any child to be cold. I do, however, want every parent to make sure that their child has a jacket, sweater or sweatshirt that is solid navy blue, grey, black or white so that it is within our dress code. PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME IN ALL JACKETS AND SWEATERS! Our lost and found bin is growing. Unfortunately, if it does not have a name in it, anyone can take it from the lost and found bin. When items are brought into the office, we always check for a name before we put it in the bin. Black, white or navy tights may be worn on cold days. There is PE when the weather is cooler. Even in colder parts of the country, kids go outside for recess unless the temperatures are dangerously low. That will not happen in South Florida. Navy blue sweatpants may be worn under PE shorts on COLD days. Cold is defined as a day where the temperature is BELOW 60 degrees. Boots are not permissible for safety reasons. Do not dress your child in boots of any kind. It is doubtful that it will ever get cold enough for gloves, mittens or scarfs to be necessary and they become distractions and play toys. Hats may not be worn in the classrooms. If you want your child to wear a hat to school on a cool day, it may be worn on the playground. However, it rarely is cold enough for this to be necessary. If the weather is so cold that I do not feel that uniform items are warm enough, I will send a text alert. Otherwise, children are expected to wear their uniforms to school. Every student should have one pair of long uniform pants, as per our dress code. Thank you for addressing these very simple dress code requirements. Mrs. Mackey
Coming up next week
Tuesday, Dec. 19: PK-2nd Grade Christmas Program 7PM NO CHEERLEADING!!!
Tuesday, Dec. 19: Picture retake day
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Advent Service 7:15PM
Thursday, Dec. 21: Early Release.
11:30 for PK-K5
11:45 for 1st thru 4th grade
Noon for 5th thru 8th grade
If you do not need to utilize OOS on this day, we would appreciate you picking your child up early. We are having a staff luncheon and we would like to be able to include many of our staff.
**BB schedule is not available at this time. Please see Mrs. Thompson
IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS
- NO SCHOOL Friday, Dec. 22 1st Day of Christmas break thru January 7th. School resumes January 8th.
Please join us for Christmas Eve Worship, at 10:30AM (regular worship) or 5:30PM (Candlelight Service). There also is worship on Christmas Day at 10:30AM.
If you are in need of childcare during Christmas break, you may wish to check out the option below. While I do not have any personal experience with it, it is highly recommended by several of our parents and is reasonable.
- School Resumes: Monday, January 8th