The Hornet's Buzz

April 25, 2025

Heavenly Father,

Dear Holy Cross Parents and Guardians,

On this Parent Appreciation Day, I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt thanks to each of you. As we reflect on the blessing of parenthood and the gift of family, I am reminded of the sacred partnership we share in nurturing not only the minds, but also the hearts and souls of our students.

Rooted in our Catholic faith, we recognize parents' profound and irreplaceable role in shaping their children's lives through love and example. Through your constant love and faithful witness, you provide the strong foundation on which your children grow in character, wisdom, and faith. Your daily sacrifices, prayers, and unwavering support speak volumes about your commitment—not just to your children’s academic success, but also to their spiritual journey.

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In the spirit of the Holy Family, you nurture your children with love, patience, and care. We are deeply grateful for the many ways you bless our school community.

Please find some updates below and a letter from the School Office with information regarding how to support the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), our partner providing student scholarships.

With gratitude and appreciation,

Paola V. Clark, Ed.D.

Principal

FastBridge Assessments

As our students wrapped up KAP assessments, they will take the final round of FastBridge assessments of the year, which will provide valuable insight about their annual academic growth and areas of strength and opportunity.

A few reminders:

- Please ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats breakfast.

- Encourage your student to work carefully and show their best effort.

- Assessments are mandatory, and it is essential that students be present. Please be on time and do not schedule any appointments on those days.

May Crowning

It will take place on Thursday, May 1, at 2:00 pm at the Church. Grades 2 and 8 will lead this special prayer service.

Holy First Communion

Our Grade 2 students will receive their First Communion this Saturday, April 26, and Saturday, May 3, during the 10:00 am Masses. Please join me in celebrating as they take this sacred step in their faith journey, receiving the Eucharist for the first time and welcoming Jesus more fully into their hearts.

Spring Concert

This year's concert will take place on Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 pm in the Gym. Please join us in support of our K–8 students as they share their hard work and talents through music and song.

Tardies and Absences

This is a reminder that students should be dropped off between 7:50 and 8:00 a.m. every morning. Being on time for school is vital to establish a routine, avoid missed educational experiences, bond, be consistent, and align with school expectations. We appreciate your cooperation.

If your student will be absent or tardy, please notify the Office (gradeschool@holycrosscatholicschool.com) no later than 8:15 am. All lunch counts must be in by this time.

Summer Camp - Blast Off into Summer!

Holy Cross families will receive registration information via email on Monday.

STREAM Camp - STREAMing into a Bright Future

Mrs. Kopp will be offering STREAM Camps again this summer. Registration is Now Open.!

Electronic Devices

A reminder that per our handbook, students cannot have personal electronic devices in school without the principal's consent. These include bringing personal computers (excluding 6-8), iPads, music players, tape recorders, cameras, handheld video games, CELL PHONES, SMARTwatches, or items of a similar nature.

Please help us prioritize the safety and security of our students and staff. Parking is not permitted in the Tree lot during school hours. If you need to park and enter the school, please use the front parking lot by the main office. When exiting the parking lot, only turn right onto 95th. All visitors must stop by the front office to check in.

The Student-Parent Handbook for 2024-25 can be accessed here. Please note that as part of our continuous improvement efforts, this is a living document that will be revised as needed in order to nimbly respond to any needs that may arise. Any edits will appear in a different font color.

Education in Virtue is the Archdiocesan Catholic Social-Emotional Learning program, a key component of our Virtuous Formation Program. It provides a curriculum and resources developed by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, based on St. Thomas Aquinas’ teachings on the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit. These resources provide a framework for helping people of all ages understand how to live more virtuously.

At Holy Cross, we highlight a virtue each month that is woven organically into lessons and our daily school life. These virtues are used in our announcements to guide our morning prayer, selection of the Saint of the Month, activities for our Faith Families, and classroom lessons. The virtue of April is Magnanimity.

The Saint of the month is St. Teresa of Calcutta.

This is to inform our community about measles. There has been a recent rise in measles cases in Kansas; however, no cases have been recorded in Johnson County. It's nevertheless important to be aware of how easily measles is spread, and the crucial role vaccines play in the spread of measles. Below is information on measles symptoms and vaccine clinics at the Johnson County Health Department. Please see the websites for the days of the week and times they are available.

Walk-in Clinic Mission Kansas

https://www.jocogov.org/contact-us/all-locations/northeast-offices

Walk-in Immunization Clinic Olathe, Kansas

https://www.jocogov.org/contact-us/all-locations/health-services-building

Esto es para informar a nuestra comunidad sobre el sarampión. Ha habido un aumento reciente de casos de sarampión en Kansas; sin embargo, no se ha registrado ningún caso en el condado de Johnson. Sin embargo, es importante ser consciente de la facilidad con que se propaga el sarampión y el papel crucial que desempeñan las vacunas en la propagación del sarampión. A continuación, encontrará información sobre los síntomas del sarampión y las clínicas de vacunación del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Johnson. Consulte los sitios web para conocer los días de la semana y los horarios en que están disponibles

Walk-in Clinic Mission Kansas

https://www.jocogov.org/contact-us/all-locations/northeast-offices

Walk-in Immunization Clinic Olathe, Kansas

https://www.jocogov.org/contact-us/all-locations/health-services-building

Our regular office hours are as follows. Please note that the school office will be closed during holidays and school year breaks.

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Noon dismissal: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Your students' classroom teachers are the best point of contact for any student matters. Our team will do their best to get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that it may take up to two business days to respond as our faculty and staff tend to students and duties throughout the day. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

In an emergency, please call or email the Front Office at gradeschool@holycrosscatholicschool.com, and we will assist.