Holy Cross Catholic School

From the Desk of Mrs. Wagner

October 14, 2022

This week we are reminded that our community is a strong family unit. Allison Carney, a former principal, always said "A family that prays together, stays together!" This has proven to be so true over the years. Coming together as a family last night for Twilight Madness affirmed that it is our faith that has kept us together and strengthens us.

CYO always does an amazing job hosting this event and this group even did some major problem solving during the pandemic to keep this tradition alive. Last night did not disappoint and it was AMAZING being able to have our volleyball games with no limitations. A HUGE thank you to CYO and all the volunteers that made this event happen. I know the laughter and fun, definitely outweigh the reminder of how old I feel today.

Thank you to the entire Holy Cross community for coming out to support CYO and our Holy Cross students. We hope you made as many memories as we did!

Have a great weekend!

PS-The crayons are in the running for my all time favorite costumes! GO TEACHERS!

K-5 Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up

Please look for your child(ren)'s teachers tab. This set of conferences we ask all families to attend. We value the importance of a partnership between family, school and church.

Middle School 6th-8th Conference Sign Up

All parents are asked to attend Fall conferences.

101 Secrets to College Admissions Free Webinar

For our College and Career Readiness Program, we are fortunate enough to have a digital program called Xello, which helps students build self-knowledge and understanding of the world of work. This free seminar is offered to all Xello students.

Tardies and Chronic Absenteeism

Tardies- School begins at 8:00 a.m. and dismisses at 3:30 p.m. If arriving after 8:00 a.m. your student is tardy. Arriving tardy and disturbing class shows a lack of respect and consideration for others already engaged in learning. The teacher and the principal will monitor tardiness. Excessive tardiness may result in a conference with the student, parents, and principal.

Chronic absenteeism considers both excused and unexcused absences. Any student missing 10 percent or more of the days that school has been in session at any point in the school year is considered chronically absent. Truancy occurs when a child is absent from school without a valid excuse. This puts the student at a higher risk of not graduating high school and possibly becoming a high school dropout.

Did you know if your child is absent twice a month from 1st grade through 12th grade they are missing an entire year of school? This is detrimental to their academic progress.

Please watch the video below provided by KSDE about Absenteeism.