CRUSADER NEWSLETTER

January 27, 2023

Important Dates

  • JAN 29th-Feb 4th - Catholic Schools Week (see how we're celebrating below)
  • FEB 8th - Donuts with Dad
  • FEB 11th - Academic Olympics @ Holy Cross
  • FEB 13th-16th - Camp for 5th-8th graders
  • FEB 17th-21st - Mid-winter break - students return on Wed. Feb 22nd
IMPORTANT - RIVIERA SCRIP GIFT CARDS

IMPORTANT - RIVIERA SCRIP GIFT CARDS

Riviera restaurant will be changing ownership. Many of you have bought gift cards for Riviera through SCRIP. Riviera gift cards must be used by the end of January '23. Please be sure to use them soon!!
IMPORTANT - RIVIERA SCRIP GIFT CARDS

AMAZON SMILE - COMPANY CLOSING THE PROGRAM

One of our giving opportunities is through Amazon Smiles. The company has decided to retire the program, effective Feb. 20th.

St. John Bosco Prayer Initiative - January 29-February 4, 2023

Would you please help us reach the goal of engaging hundreds of intercessors to pray for youth and those who minister with them in the Archdiocese of Detroit? You can help us spread the word by inviting 50 people from your parish community and family! ! Learn more and sign up at boscoprayer.org.

LITTLE LEAGE SIGN-UP

LITTLE LEAGE SIGN-UP

Hard to believe with snow falling on the ground but soon it will be baseball season. It's time to sign up for little league. A flier will go home with each student today. Flier can also be found HERE!
LITTLE LEAGE SIGN-UP

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK * JAN 29TH - FEB 4TH

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK IS ALMOST HERE!! Below are the fun activities we have planned for each day of the week.


Catholic Schools Week line up- Monday, Jan. 30-Friday, Feb. 3


Monday - Sports/College Day - Students may wear their favorite sports or team/college colors with appropriate sayings or logos. It is dress down- jeans (no rips or tears),athletic/sweatpants or leggings (with appropriate length top)


Tuesday - Crayon Day - Wear clothes all the same color (exception for shoes)


Wednesday - Country/Country Club Day - Choose what to dress in, country attire ( like a cowboy or girl/farm living) or stylish/fancy.


Thursday - Crazy Hair/Hat Day with gym uniform or blue and white. Pep Assembly in the gym at 2:00 pm.


Friday - Dress Up Day - Appropriate dress up clothing, as we will be going to church. No tennis shoes or crocs!! Ice Cream Social in the afternoon.



Penny Wars- During this week we will also be competing in class penny wars. The proceeds will benefit St. Jude’s Children's Hospital.


The class with the most points will win a dress down day, pizza party and a special recess.


The class with the most actual money will win a dress down day.


1,2,3,4 WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR!!

1,2,3,4 WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR!!



Rules

Each classroom has its own collection container. GAIN POINTS for your classroom by adding pennies and bills to your classroom’s collection bag. LOWER THE POINTS for the other classroom teams by adding silver coins to their collection bag. The classroom with the most points at the end of the week will win a free recess!

All proceeds go to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

1,2,3,4 WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR!!
ACADEMIC OLYMPICS - FEB 11TH

ACADEMIC OLYMPICS - FEB 11TH

Academic Olympics is being hosted here at Holy Cross this year. This is a fun opportunity, for our 5th-8th graders, to show their skills in forensics, math, religion and problem solving. Check with your students teacher to find out how to get things started.
ACADEMIC OLYMPICS - FEB 11TH
DONUTS WITH DAD!! FEB. 8TH

DONUTS WITH DAD!! FEB. 8TH

Who: Dads, Grandpas, Uncles and Father-figures


What: Holy Cross PTO is hosting a light breakfast of donuts, pastries, coffee, and juice for you to enjoy while you spend time with your special Holy Cross student(s)! Please join us for some warm fellowship with our Holy Cross school family on a cold day!


When: Wednesday, February 8, 7:00-7:30am in the Cafeteria

DONUTS WITH DAD!! FEB. 8TH
HOME PLATE 2023 - WITH THE DETROIT TIGERS - SIGN UP BY JANUARY 31ST!!

HOME PLATE 2023 - WITH THE DETROIT TIGERS - SIGN UP BY JANUARY 31ST!!

Please join us this year on June 10th for our annual Home Plate Detroit event!


This annual outing is a Christian outreach event that includes a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, an on-field baseball clinic, and the athletes speaking about their careers in professional sports and their faith in Jesus Christ.


This year’s speakers are pitchers Matthew Boyd and Will Vest, outfielder Kerry Carpenter, retired Tiger Frank Tanana, and retired Detroit Lion Jason Hanson.


Last year’s event was a huge success. We had a great time participating in this community adventure sharing the day’s events, lots of laughs, and a great time making memories together!


For additional information on the program, visit www.HomePlateDetroit.org or review the attached. PLEASE SIGN UP BY JANUARY 31ST TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS! TICKET PRICE IS $35 EACH FOR PAVILLION SEATS.

HOME PLATE 2023 - WITH THE DETROIT TIGERS - SIGN UP BY JANUARY 31ST!!

52 Sundays for 2023

52 Sundays is a weekly resource to help parents reclaim the Lord’s Day for faith and family. This year, 52 Sundays is available online and is free to access! This all-new digital format includes downloadable PDFs and a podcast, making it easier for parents, catechists and teachers to use and share the content. Learn more and subscribe today to receive weekly content!
CAMP - FEB. 13th-16th

CAMP - FEB. 13th-16th

Camp is just around the corner and must be fully paid for by January 31st. If you need to know your balance, feel free to call or email the office (810-765-3591 or school@holycrossonline.net). Packets with additional information (packing list, etc) and required forms went home! Please return any required paperwork to the school ASAP.


If for any reason you can no longer attend camp please let the office know ASAP. Thank you!

CAMP - FEB. 13th-16th
DO YOU NEED A TRI-FOLD DISPLAY BOARD?

DO YOU NEED A TRI-FOLD DISPLAY BOARD?

With the science fair and other presentation opportunities coming up students will need tri-fold display boards. We have them here in the office for $4.00 each. If interested please stop by the office.
DO YOU NEED A TRI-FOLD DISPLAY BOARD?
B-I-N-G-O!!

B-I-N-G-O!!

Looking for an opportunity to earn service credit hours? Now it is easier than ever to sign up for BINGO. Bingo does not require PGC workshop and is in the evening for those that find it hard to find available time during the day. If you want to help, sign up via the following link.


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F49ABA92BA02-kofc

B-I-N-G-O!!

PTO Corner

Interested in what PTO is up to and what events to mark on your calendars? Check out the “PTO Particulars” flyer HERE!


Next PTO meeting is Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm via Zoom. Join us! Just let Sunni know your email so she can get you the Zoom dial in codes. sunshinemariephotography@yahoo.com

SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE!

The annual Holy Cross School dinner/auction will be here before you know it!! Be sure to mark it on your calendars. 04/22/23 @ 6:30pm.
SAVE THE DATE!

STAY IN THE KNOW

“Holy Cross Parent Group”

on Facebook

Here it is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holycrossparentgroup

The group will serve as an online forum for parents / grandparents /guardians to:

· Ask questions;

· Share information (community events, sports tryouts, camps, educational opportunities, etc.);

· Donate items to each other (HC spirit wear, school supplies, etc.);

· Share PTO news and fundraiser information;

· Share other school news, internal pictures, newsletters, etc.;

· Showcase upcoming school events.

This will be a private group, and parents are invited to request admittance.

WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

VG's Receipts: Thanks to everyone who continues to save them for us. Please keep saving the entire VG’s receipts, including the “Direct Your Dollars” paragraph. (Sorry--“e-receipts” are not accepted.) We’ll continue to collect receipts until the store tells us to stop! Drop off receipts at the school office or at the rectory.


Amazon Smile: You can designate Holy Cross to receive credit from online shopping through Amazon Smile. We are registered in Amazon Smile as “Our Lady On the River Parish Marine City”

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1542098 - PROGRAM CLOSING INDEFINATELY FEBRUARY 20TH.


Box Tops for Education: Just a reminder about “how to” digitally save those little box tops….download the app, scan the receipt, and you’ve done it! For details on the new program, please go to: https://www.boxtops4education.com/newbtfe

Please do continue to clip and send in “Box Tops” with good expiration dates: they are very strict about dates, however, and expired “Box Tops” are not honored.

HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACTS

LUNCH MENU :

Lunch menu - click here!


FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION:

Free/Reduced Lunch Application


SPIRIT WEAR - TP LOGOS:

https://holycrosscatholic.itemorder.com/sale


PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN:

To find a session that fits your schedule, go to www.virtus.org and select “First Time Registrant.” Then choose “view list” of class sites, and choose “Detroit.” Scroll through to find your session, then go back to the top of that page to create your login.


SPORTS PHYSICALS:

http://holycrossonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/athletics-physical-form.pdf


SCRIP:

The SCRIP office is open Fridays 7-9am and Mondays 5-6pm.

Not quite sure how SCRIP works?--call Tammi Walker at 810-531-3458


SERVICE CREDITS:


LUNCH SUPERVISOR SIGN UP:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tqQWXOy86EdecEz7Sq0dzzPy6NK6SUjTd9zNJXEHIFE/edit#gid=2112835498


BINGO SIGN-UP - WEDNESDAY:

Paul Burger at 734.837.5807

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F49ABA92BA02-kofc

About Us

About Us

About Us

school@holycrossonline.net 810-765-3591 holycrossonline.net