Did you know that the month of May is when Spring is at the height of its beauty and one of the reasons why this month is chosen to honor our blessed mother Mary? This week was full of beautiful moments with our Spring Concert and our traditional May Crowning with our second and eighth grade students.

The Spring Concert was a huge success thanks to Ms. Scott, Mr. Burgess and Mrs. Greer. Our students sang their hearts out for their family and friends. It was a special presentation of our school's music program. There were several moments I fought back tears because of the love that is shared in our school and parish community. My heart was full of pride watching the students show off all they have learned. It was apparent the music and band students had worked so hard. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. It was a great segue to the beautiful month of May.

The following day we were able to pray as a school family at church for our annual May Crowning. Mr. Wright and Ms. Mandl did a wonderful job bringing back our traditional May Crowning prayer service. We prayed the rosary and lifted our voices to praise and honor our Queen of Peace. It was a special day for all of us.

Friday, we were able to help pay it forward by having a dress down day for Catholic Education Foundation Awareness Day. Our students were able to make donations in order to dress down to support the CEF Foundation who helps so many families achieve their goal of having their children attend Catholic schools. We are so grateful for their ministry and it feels amazing to show our support to this wonderful foundation! Thank you everyone!

Enjoy your weekend!

Middle School Parents,

Holy Cross Catholic School middle school students are required to provide their own Chromebook device for use at school and at home for homework. This is part of their school supply list. It will be something they use multiple times a day, every day.

Below is a list of devices that would work for our system and what they will be doing in class. These are just a few options. You are welcome to choose whatever device you see fit for your child as long as it is a Chromebook. If you find another device and want to double check it will work please email me at lloeffert@holycrosscatholicschool.com.

Chromebook device options for Holy Cross Students:

Acer Chomebook Spin 513 Convertible Laptop

Acer Spin Chromebook

Dell Chromebook

HP Chromebook

HP 360 Chromebook

I would also recommend a carrying case for the chromebook. I have seen many chromebooks fall on the floor, get jostled around, and not cared for as well as we would hope. Having a case to place the Chromebook in while switching classes could increase the longevity of the device.

Students are required to have this device on the first day of school and it will be connected to the system for the duration of their time at Holy Cross.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Laura Loeffert

Technology Coordinator

If parents with students entering grades K-4 bring a friend that enrolls for the 24-25 school year will receive free tuition for a month. Inquire in the school office for more information!