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Crusader Connection
The mission of Holy Cross Catholic School is to promote a Catholic culture in which we educate and prepare our students
to be responsible and respectful citizens of the Church and community with Jesus as our model.
Volume 1, Issue 32
Principal’s Corner
Dear Parents,
Before we say good-bye for the summer, I want to give
you a quick update on a couple of news items.
Staff Update:
We are pleased to announce that Kristy Severson has
accepted the first grade teaching position! Mrs.
Severson has been our long-term sub since February
and has done an excellent job stepping in to her role in
first grade. She holds a master’s degree in Teaching,
Learning and Teacher Education from the University of
Nebraska, and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary
Teaching from the University of Nebraska. In addition,
Mrs. Severson has 16 years experience in education as
a classroom teacher and several years working as a
reading specialist and Head Start Family Educator. She
and her husband live in Northfield. We are excited that
she will be continuing to share her many gifts with our
Holy Cross students!
We extend our best wishes to our long-time business
manager, Theresa Sticha, who has accepted a position
in the private sector. This is a great opportunity for
Theresa to advance her career, and we wish her all the
best in this new endeavor. After thirteen years at Holy
Cross, she will be greatly missed.
Graduation Ceremonies:
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Please join us to celebrate the graduation of our 8
grade students on Thursday, May 21, with graduation
Mass at 1 PM in the gym. Our kindergarten class
graduates on Wednesday, May 20, at 1:30 PM. All are
welcome to both of these events that mark milestones
for our students. We are so proud of all of you and wish
you the best as you continue your education!
In Christ,
Lisa Simon
Principal
May 14, 2015
Athletic Banquet
Congratulations to our students who were recognized at
Wednesday’s Athletic Banquet. Pictured below are the
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8 grade athletes.
Congratulations!
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Congratulations to our 8 grade graduates! We wish you
well on your road to high school. Everyone is very proud
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of you. The 8 grade graduates are:
Joselyn Benolkin
Thomas Carroll
Andrew Cienciwa
Joseph Conway
Jill Heselton
Christine Moening
Drayven Mohr
Andrew Picka
Sagan Shetka
Amber Simon
Addey Vochoska
Andrick Wagner
Cole Weitzel
Lauren Wight
Special congratulations to those families who graduate
their youngest student this year: Tom and Gail Carroll,
Tim and Anne Conway, Stan and Kiersten Shetka, and
Ron and Bonnie Simon. Thank you for your many years
of dedication to Holy Cross!
Summer Kickoff
In the Classroom . . .
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The Kindergarten, 1 and 2 grade students took a
field trip to Murphy’s Landing on Thursday. They
traveled back in time to the 1880s and learned about
what life was like for early Minnesotans. Here the
second graders learned how to do laundry with a
washtub and wringer.
Start summer off with your friends at the Holy Cross
Catholic School Summer Kickoff on Thursday, May 21,
from 6 to 9 PM. Parents must accompany children—
please do not drop them off. Tickets need to be
returned to the office by Monday, May 18, even if you
are not planning on attending. This is an important
fundraiser for our Athletic Association and a fun time for
parents and kids alike, so please join us!
Parades and Festivals
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Congrats,
Kindergarteners!
Summer parades and church festivals are important
community events, and we want Holy Cross Catholic
School to be visible participants. These are great
opportunities for us to get our name in front of many
families in our area and share what Holy Cross means to
us. A signup will be emailed in the next week, and
volunteers are needed to walk in parades and work a
table at the festivals. These are fun events, so please
sign up to participate! The first parish festival is at St.
Nicholas on June 21, and the parades begin with the
Elko New Market Fire Rescue Day Parade on June 27.
Watch for the Signup Genius in your email.
Win $100 off your Tuition!
Congratulations to our Kindergarten class for completing
their first year of school! We hope you have a wonderful
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summer and come back ready for 1 grade with Mrs.
Severson!
BoxTop Winners
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The 7 grade won the BoxTop contest, bringing in 2,599
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box tops, worth $259.90! Congratulations, 7 grade!
They were rewarded with an afternoon at Grand Slam in
Burnsville on Tuesday. Please remember to save up
your milk caps and box tops over the summer—they are
worth cash to our school.
DATES
TO
REMEMBER
MAY 19
LAST DAY PREK T/TH CLASSES
MAY 20
Turn in your registration forms for next year before
summer vacation! Any family that registers by Friday,
May 15, will be entered into a drawing for one of five
prizes of $100 off tuition! Registration forms are
available on the website or in the office if you have
misplaced them. We hope to see you all in the fall for
another great year!
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION – 1:30 PM
LAST DAY PREK M/W CLASSES
NO MASS
MAY 21
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8 GRADE GRADUATION – 1 PM MASS
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
SUMMER KICK-OFF – 6-9 PM
Thank you, volunteers!
We are blessed with many fantastic volunteers who
help make Holy Cross a wonderful place. We
especially thank those dedicated volunteers who mow
our large grounds and keep our outdoor spaces green,
trim, and beautiful. We appreciate your efforts to care
for our school so lovingly!
Dress Code Changes for
the Last Week of School
There will be changes to the dress code for the last
two days of school. Monday and Tuesday next
week will be regular uniform dress code (excludes
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8 graders). Wednesday will be an out of uniform
day (not just a Friday “jeans + HC wear” day), and
Thursday will be dress your best for graduation
Mass.
Summer Reading Program
Uniform Swap and Summer
Sale Info
Bring in gently used uniform clothing to school next
week, and we will host a uniform swap in the gym
during the Summer Kickoff on Thursday, May 21, from
6 to 8 PM. Drop items off, or find something you
need—there is no cost. If you shop but do not bring in
items to exchange, a free will offering is accepted but
not required.
Donald’s Uniforms is holding its summer sale in the
month of June, during which time they are offering
20% off all basic uniform items and 10% off school
logo merchandise. The offer is valid in stores and
online, and no coupon code is required. See the flyers
in this week’s Thursday Folder for more details.
Driving for Excellence
The second annual Driving for Excellence fundraiser
will be held at Elko Speedway on Saturday, June 27.
Participants will sign up to drive a real race car on
the track at Elko Speedway and compete against
other Holy Cross drivers. New this year is a
women’s only division! Those who choose not to
drive can join in the fun by purchasing a spectator
ticket and joining the group for a catered dinner at
Champions. Drivers and their guests can enjoy the
rest of the night’s races from a luxury skybox. Watch
your email for more information, or call Anne
Fredrickson at 952-652-6100.
Last week we announced that we are implementing a
K-8 Summer Reading Program! In case you missed
the sheets that came home, all the information is
posted to the home page of our website.
This program is for all current students in grades K-7.
We strongly believe that reading and reading
comprehension are skills that need to be practiced on
a regular basis in order for students to succeed in
school. With that, we want the students to continue
practicing these skills during the summer months.
Some books are available from the classroom
teacher and can be checked out, while other books
you may need to find at your local library. Happy
Reading!
Kids Bowl Free
Jesse James Lanes in Northfield is participating in
the Kids Bowl Free summer program, which offers
two free games of bowling per day all summer to
kids who are registered. Go to
www.kidsbowlfree.com/JesseJames to register and
receive the free bowling passes every week by
email. You can purchase an additional pass that will
allow two adults from your household to bowl with
the kids.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S
SUMMER FUN PROGRAM!
Welcome to Holy Cross School Summer Fun 2015! Please register your child for classes
according to their grade in Fall 2014. All classes will be held at Holy Cross Catholic School.
SUMMER FUN CLASSES
(PREK 4 THRU 2nd GRADE as of FALL 2014)
Holy Cross School Summer Fun classes are center based and provide a great opportunity for social interaction and hands
on learning activities. Each session will include story time, outside play, a take home craft, snack and activities that foster
fine motor skills and conceptual awareness.
All classes are 2 days per week from 9 – 11:00 AM
Fee: $25 per class (classes are two days a week).
Register for 3 or more classes, and the fee is $20 per class.
Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9
Summer Garden
Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16
Let’s Go on a Bug Hunt!
Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21
Outdoor Expedition
Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23
Whrrrrrr! Goes the Siren
Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28
Seaside Adventure
Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7
Oh, Say Can You See?
Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14
Dinosaur Dig
All Summer Fun classes have limited
space, so please register early!
Holy Cross School holds the right to cancel any Summer
Fun class or Kindergarten readiness class due to lack of
enrollment. In case a cancellation occurs, notification
and full refund will be made.
Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!
It’s almost time to begin Kindergarten! What a big step! This 5 day class will give your child a taste of what it
will be like to be in Kindergarten. The days will consist of circle time, story time, arts & crafts, beginning math
concepts, snack, and FUN!
Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14
9 – 11:30 AM
Fee: $65
Holy Cross Catholic School
Summer Fun Registration
Please complete one form per student. If you need extra copies, please visit
www.holycrossschool.net and click on the “Registration” tab located at the top of the home page.
Then, click on the “Summer Fun” heading.
REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE
MAY 15, 2015
Student Name:_______________________________________
Gender: M F
Address:__________________________________ City:___________________ Zip:________
Parent Name:_________________________________ Child’s DOB:_____________________
Home Phone:__________________________ Work/Cell Phone:________________________
Email:___________________________________
Special Notes:
Class Title
Session Date
Fee
1. _____________________________________
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2. _____________________________________
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3. _____________________________________
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4. _____________________________________
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5. _____________________________________
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6. _____________________________________
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7. _____________________________________
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Please make checks payable to Holy Cross School.
Mail to: 6100 37th St W, Webster, MN 55088
** Holy Cross School reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. You will be notified and all
fees for that class will be refunded.
All fees paid are non-refundable unless class is
cancelled by Holy Cross School.
All Pre-K children or children new to Holy
Cross School must include a copy of their
immunization record prior to the class
date.
Shop Early and Save!
During the month of June
10%
10%--20% Off
EVERYTHING
June 1st
1st—
—June 30th
20% Off All Basic Uniform Items
10% Off School Logo Merchandise
Offer Valid In-Stores & Online
June Store Hours
Donald’s St. Paul
Mon-Thurs: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Friday:
Closed
Saturday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday:
Closed
Donald’s Eden Prairie
Sale Details:
No Coupon Code Required. Excludes Clearance Items & Value 3Packs of Socks & Accessories.
In-Store & Phone Orders: Discount will automatically be
applied to all valid sale merchandise.
Website Orders: No Coupon Code Required. Discounts will
automatically be applied when you add items to your shopping
cart.
Mon-Thurs: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Friday:
Closed
Saturday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday:
Closed
Closed Every Friday & Sunday in June
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Phone: 651-776-2723
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Phone: 651-776-2723
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Shipments will go out approximately once per month. If you need your
items sooner, please choose the Call When Ready In-Store Pickup option
(no charge) or pay to have your items shipped to your home.
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972 Payne Ave - St. Paul, MN 55130
Phone: 651-776-2723 or 1-800-728-8082 Ext. 0
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