Holy Cross Catholic School

From the desk of Mrs. Wagner

January 13, 2023

At the start of every calendar year, the planning for the next school year begins. The successes we have had over the past few years have proven that our strategic planning has been fruitful. The future is bright and we would love for you to continue with us on our journey. It is evident that we are strong in our faith making us the strong community that so many of us love and cherish.

Enrollment is now open! We are excited about starting the next school year together! Many scholarships are available, please inquire to the school office with any quesitons. Reserve your spot today!

Please remember that parish scholarships are available to every family that fulfills the below expectations.

Are registered members of Holy Cross parish
Attend weekend mass regularly at Holy Cross
Adhere to the school attendance policy
Serve in at least one parish ministry or event (Celebration, Fall Festival, Cantor, Lector, Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, Committee, Circle, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Adoration Chapel, Music Ministry, Landscaping, Painting, Building Repairs, Cleaning, Maintenance, etc.)
Practice good stewardship of time, talent, and treasure

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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

We are fastly approaching our largest, most important fundraiser for the year! If you have any time to spare, please come to a CELEBRATION MEETING on Wednesday, January 18th at 7 pm in Pflumm Hal (cafeteria). Anyone who can help is welcome to attend. See you there!

Teachers are students too!

Our professional development focus this year is on the 6+1 Traits of Writing across all curricula. Our staff members are also presenters! Great job Mrs. Parker and Ms. Anderson! Educators are always learning and growing to provide the very best learning environment for our students.

Fall Semester 22-23 Holy Cross Parent Survey

We want your feedback. Please fill out this form reflecting on the fall semester. We want to continuously learn and grow to meet the needs of all our students and families.

KC WINTER ACTIVITIES

Looking for something to do this weekend to get your kids off of devices? Check out this list of fun activities in KC!

Catholic Schools Week Coming Soon

Gear up for National Catholic Schools Week, Jan 29th - Feb 4th. Save 20% with code: NCSW. Order deadline Jan 15th. Visit https://1stplace.sale/36149.

Sunday- Celebrating our Parish- Wear uniforms to Mass for an out-of-uniform pass

Monday-Celebrating our Community- Spirit Wear with Uniform Bottoms

Tuesday- Celebrating our Students- Chiefs Wear for KC Wolf visit for a $1 to support our Unbound Child Elvis (Complete out of uniform)

Wednesday- Celebrating our Nation-Red for Firefighters, Army Green/camo= Armed Forces, White= Medical Professionals, Blue=Educators (complete out of uniform)

Thursday- Celebrating Vocations- Walking on Sonshine Mission Carnival- Wear Yellow/Hawaiian Attire (complete out of uniform)

Friday- Celebrating our Teachers, Staff, and Volunteers- Ending CSW with Mass as a school community Liturgy Uniforms

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Give us a Google Review

Please give Holy Cross a review to enter a raffle to win a $100 gift card from our script program! Let's share the good news about our wonderful school!

Absences and Tardies

Regular school attendance positively contributes to the overall well-being of children, families, and the community. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to be better readers, graduate high school, and get higher pay in their careers. Our school wants your child to succeed. One way we do that is by telling families about the legal requirements of school attendance and the possible consequences of truancy.

Kansas statutes provide that a student is "truant" if they are absent without excuse, for a "significant portion" of the school day, for three consecutive days, five days in a semester, or seven days in a school year. When that occurs, then the school is to provide notice to the student's parent or guardian.

Excused absences include medical appointments, illness, religious observance, family emergency, active military duty, or funeral. All other absences are unexcused, except as indicated by school policy. After 3 consecutive days of absence due to illness, a doctor’s note is required for the absences to be excused.

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Spring Math+ Programs at Rockhurst High School for 6-8th graders - Starts February 1st

I will be teaching another addition of Math+ this Spring for 6th to 8th graders.

The Math+ program includes 6 courses. Each Math+ course focuses on 1 major idea based on key concepts included in Stanford University’s introductory math sequence.

This Spring, the Math+ program will be focused on the concept of Infinity. Infinity can be defined as “something without any limit”. The concept has applications across disciplines but is particularly critical in mathematics where the concept has been at the center of the field since 1655 when John Wallis, a leading mathematician, defined its mathematical symbol. A letter about the course is attached.

The six-session course will be taught at Rockhurst High School on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm starting on Wednesday, February 1st, and ending on March 8th. The course costs $250.

Families can sign-up at www.RedwoodPrep.com.

If you have any questions, please reach out. We look forward to working with your students!

All the best,

Greg Owsley

Math+ Program Director