Weekly Update
Middle School Edition 9/19-9/23
Happy End of Testing Week!!
We are looking forward to resuming normal classes next week! Our schedule next week is:
Monday = F day
Tuesday= A day
Wednesday = B day
Thursday = C day
Friday = D day.
Have a great weekend with your families!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bickel
Family Fun Challenge!
.... So over the past week I have asked kids to griddy in the hallway and everyone chuckles a bit and says, "I'm not good at it, but here" and they do their own version of the griddy. It really is a funny little dance that seems to make everyone smile! I kept practicing and eventually did a semi-decent, still embarrassing griddy in the hallway. It is the small things that build community, so we are rolling out a "Griddy for a Griddle Breakfast" Challenge!
How this works:
I want your child(ren) to teach you to griddy. They will laugh, you will laugh, and it will be fun! They should teach you how and then film a short video* of:
1. Student introduction. Student says: "Hi, my name is [first name] and this is my [title] and I taught [him/her] how to griddy.
2. You griddy and you're amazing at it!
3. They high five you.
4. If you want to share your griddy, you can email it to me by Friday 9/26 to: rbickel@hca-stl.org with the subject line [Griddy to share with homeroom].
5. If you do not want to share the video, you can send me an email with the subject line: "We did the Griddy. It was fun, but just for family!" and you do not need to attach the video.
6. Homeroom winners will be announced Friday 10/7 before early dismissal.
6. The homeroom with the most participation will receive a homemade pancake breakfast courtesy of me during an agreed upon morning the week of 10/3-10/7.
Only one submission per family will count towards participation for homeroom. Multiple children? No worries, it will count for both homerooms!
Have fun doing something silly with your family :)
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, September 27: Cotillion begins! It isn't too late to register! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEt4UmwGdeY1ECmPihOAPLqQmBrWquQvqHwOauOWE5lcJCBQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
- Thursday, September 29: Feast of St. Michael the Archangel:
6th and 7th graders will join SMA for Mass at the primary campus and participate in various group activities. Students will be bussed to and from. Normal drop off in the AM. More information to come next week.
- Thursday, October 6: Spirit Wear Day!
- Friday, October 7: Early dismissal
- Friday, October 14: NO SCHOOL
HCPA NEWS
1. Our next HCPA meeting will be held on October 12th at 6:30 pm in the St. Michael's cafeteria. We hope to see you there in person or on Facebook Live!
2. Movie Night on September 16th was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who made the night a success!!
3. Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade Mom's Night Out will be October 5th at Failoni's Restaurant from 6pm-8pm! We hope to see you there! Appetizers and will be provided! Don't forget to sign up using the sign up genius link below! RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084AAAA82FABFD0-moms
4. The next uniform resale will be on October 16th at the St. Michael's cafeteria from 11am-1pm . We will be putting boxes outside each campus starting next week to collect any donations. Thank you so much!
5. Trunk or Treat will be on Friday, October 21st this year! Don't forget to check out the flier attached! We cannot wait to see everyone in their costumes!
RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ABAF2BA5FECF8-hcatrunk3 If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49abaf2ba5fecf8-hcatrunk2
6. We still need a few more volunteers for upcoming HCPA events. Please consider signing up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FA8AF23A5FC1-hcpa1
HCA Legacy Gala
Nominations for Legacy Awards - Each November, during the Legacy Gala & Auction, Holy Cross Academy presents five awards to members of our school community and the five parishes that support our school. The Annual Legacy Awards honor prominent parishioners whose contributions stand out among the crowd and school leaders who have gone above and beyond for the children of Holy Cross Academy. The nominations close on September 30, 2022.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM_WdL_ TNZishg-WQcAmbn-ih7kgJ6zCnTArlKVB9yq6R0BA/viewf orm
Tickets went on sale Monday, September 19, for the Legacy Gala. Grab a group of friends and reserve your spot today before they sell out! https://e.givesmart.com/events/sdU/
Classroom Baskets - The Legacy Gala & Auction
Committee kindly requests your donation of $10.00 per child/student (or more if inspired!)
Your donation will help the Committee create amazing packages and experiences for this year’s Gala & Auction.
The HCA Class that donates the most money wins a Pizza Party!
Please submit cash/check (made payable to Holy Cross Academy) to your campus office along with a note “Gala Classroom Donation” on the envelope.
Donations are due by October 14, 2022.