Daily Notices November 20th
General Notices
* Memorial Mass - TODAY
We will be having a Memorial Mass TODAY for those whom we have lost in the past year, or in your school years. Mass will start at the beginning of lunch in the Chapel. Remember to bring a Memorial/Funeral card for your family member or friend who you would like us to pray for during Mass. Everyone is welcome!
Students on Spare
Students on spare should be working in the commons or library, not be in the hallways. Thanks for your cooperation!
Library News
With the weather getting colder the library will be in more demand during the lunch hour. Remember the library is meant to be a workspace during this time, and not a space for hanging out with friends or relaxing on smartphones.
*Basketball Official Sign Up
If you are interested in being a basketball official this year, please come to room 341 on Thursday right after school. Junior game officials are paid $15 per game. Senior game officials are paid $20 per game. (Sometimes there are two to three games in one day).
Smudging
Everyone is welcome to come to the courtyard to take part in smudging at 8:15 am on Tuesdays and Fridays all year.
Homework Hall Tutorial
Would you like help from a teacher with your homework in a quiet space? Homework Hall tutorial time takes place each lunch hour in Room 341 (Mr. Heath's room). All students are welcome to attend!
Student Access to the School
The school is open on regular school days for students from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm. Families and students should arrange for their children to be picked up by 4:00 pm unless they have a planned extracurricular activity with a staff supervisor. If you do not have an extracurricular activity, you need to leave the building by 4pm. Thank you for your cooperation!
Music
There is a FULL CHOIR practice TODAY at lunch.
* Music Department Fundraiser
All students attending a music tour either to Edmonton or Calgary/Banff must participate in our Fundscrip fundraiser. Please see Ms. Reynolds in the band room to receive a paper copy or see Edsby.
Grade 9's may also begin fundraising for future tours.
The deadline to hand in the order forms is Friday, November 22nd.
Musical
* Set Painting
The weekly schedule is posted on Edsby, please take note, and come on your assigned day. Contact Ms Langford or Ms Ramsay if there are any errors.
🎭 Volunteers Needed for Musical Ticket Sales! 🎟️
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to get involved with our school’s upcoming musical, Anastasia? We are on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help with ticket sales!
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in selling tickets the week before the show and the nights of the play Dec. 5th 6th and 7th.
- Gain valuable experience and community service hours that count towards your CAP project hours.
If interested, please stop by room 231 to see Ms. Kachur or email at Dkachur@gscs.ca.
Join us and be part of bringing the magic of Anastasia to life! Your help is greatly appreciated!
Cafeteria
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
Wednesday, Nov 20th – Pizza
Thursday, Nov 21st – No lunch service
Friday, Nov 22nd – Perogies & Sausage
Clubs
Living in Harmony
Holy Cross' Truth and Reconciliation group will have our next meeting on Friday November 22nd at lunch in room 294. Everyone is welcome!
Holy Cross Youth Alliance
Our 2SLGBTQ+ Alliance Group meets every Thursday lunch hour in room 361. All students and staff are welcome to join us!
Knitting Club
The knitting and stitching club will be meeting in room 111 on Fridays at noon. See you there!
Holy Cross Chess & Games Club
Chess club will meet at noon in room 333 every day. Games club will meet at noon in room 122 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Rosary Group
The Rosary Group will be meeting Mondays. Please meet in Room 241 (Lepage/Dale) right after school for some fun and fellowship making rosaries. We have all the supplies and instructions that you will need. You can count these hours for your CAP. See you there. Any questions, see Mrs. Dale.
Athletics
Wrestling
It's finally that time of the year again Crusaders! Our wrestling season is here! If you were unable to attend the meeting on Monday, please talk to Mr. Wihak (Room 373) or Mrs. Bray (Phys Ed) to grab the information! Practices will begin Monday, November 25th in the North Gym from 3:30-5:15. We practice Monday to Friday every week. All are welcome; there are no tryouts or cuts! Try something new and be a part of a very special group and a championship program!
Football Meeting - TODAY
Meeting Wednesday, November 20th
Where: North Gym @ the start of lunch
This meeting is for all Senior and Junior football players to sign up for and discuss the year end banquet.
If you are unable to make this meeting, you must meet with Mr. Schnitzler to ensure that you are on the guest list.
* Junior Boys Basketball Tryouts
Junior boys’ basketball tryouts: Be ready and changed out by 5:00pm. The gym you will be trying out in will be posted on the gym doors.
The schedule for the rest of the week is as follows:
Wednesday: 5:00pm
Thursday: 3:30pm
For any questions, see Mr.Vause in room 139.
*Holy Cross Curling - TODAY
Attention Curlers! Exhibition games begin today at 3:30pm @ Nutana.
Check Edsby for important updates. Get your registration forms in ASAP!
Student Services
Student Service Notices can be found on the Counsellor Connection Website. Go here to see more details and access links: https://bit.ly/HCHStudentServices
These are just the highlights:
- Spotlight on Careers: Dentistry. Learn about career pathways in Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assistant and Dental Therapist. Apply by December 2nd. Only 30 spots available.
- Sask Polytechnic offers career counselling workshops – sign up for the virtual events.
- Post-Secondary Application Workshops at Lunch - November 19, 22, 27, 28 - in Computer Lab Room 321 - Please sign up in Student Services
School Nurse
Our school nurse, Tori Meijer will be here Monday afternoons from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm. The school nurse can help you with the following:
- Confidential one-on-one student supports with medical & health related matters.
- Referrals to other community agencies/supports.
- General first-aid
- Confidential pregnancy testing and other supports as needed.
Students can also text the school nurse at 306-230-2483. Look for the school nurse sign in the hallway and stop in to ask a question, book an appointment or to just say hello!
