Daily Notices November 22nd
General Notices
🎭 Get Your Tickets for Anastasia! 🎟️
General ticket sales for the much-anticipated production of Anastasia begin Monday November 25th at noon!
When: 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM Weekdays
Where: The Holy Cross High School Theatre Box Office
Price: Tickets are just $10 each!
✨ Don't miss out on this incredible show! Secure your spot before it's too late – tickets are limited!
* Jubilee Year Preparations
Please see the bottom of the notices for opportunities to help you prepare for the Jubilee Year.
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.
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 an ALTO practice TODAY at lunch.
* Music Department Fundraiser – LAST DAY
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
Ticket Sale Volunteers
Reminder musical ticket sale volunteers will meet quickly TODAY at lunch in room 101 to discuss the schedule for next week.
* 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.
Cafeteria
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
Friday, Nov 22nd – Burgers, soup, and sandwiches
Monday, Nov 25th – Chicken Souvlaki on a Bun
Tuesday, Nov 26th – Macaroni & Cheese
Clubs
* LYNGr
Quick meeting after school TODAY for anyone interested to discuss the postcard signing during P3 on Wed next week. Please meet in the Chapel.
* Living in Harmony - TODAY
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 – CANCELLED TODAY
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!
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 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!
November and December Jubilee Year Preparation – Indulgences
Pope Paul VI summed up the current practices of Indulgences for Catholics, “If the faithful offer indulgences by praying for the deceased, they cultivate charity in an excellent way and while raising their minds to heaven, they bring a wiser order into the things of this world.” Another way to receive indulgences is through making charitable donations. Here are some awesome ways that you can use your time, talent, and treasure to give another person a chance to “indulge” in some happiness at Christmas. (To volunteer for any of these – SOME WILL GET YOU CAP HOURS – please contact
Mrs. Dale – wdale@gscs.ca )
JPIInies – donate a toonie to our collection for families at Pope John Paul II elementary that need some extra help this Christmas season. If every student brought just one toonie – we could raise 3400 dollars!! You can also bring mitts, socks, and toques which will help children enjoy recess during winter 😊Donations need to be made before Dec. 10.
L’Arche Party – donate your time on Wednesday, Dec 4, from 4-8 helping at the L’arche Christmas part which is hosted by Holy Cross in our cafeteria. Help is needed signing people in, decorating, and bringing baking for dessert.
Adopt An Elder – donate your time, talent and treasure as you receive the name of an Elder who resides at Stensrud Lodge (across McEown Street from Holy Cross). You will learn what their hobbies and interests are so that you can provide them with a nice card and small appropriate gift for their Christmas party which is during lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Let’s have a large group of Crusaders crossing the street to bring joy to these elders on the 18th.
Regional Psychiatric Center (RPC) – In St. Paul’s letter to the Hebrews, Chapter 13, verse 3, we read, “continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” We have the opportunity to help the clients at the RPC enjoy some Christmas joy. Holy Cross’s donation to the Cathedral gift is individual packages of microwave popcorn, and hot chocolate. Donations of this treasure need to be made before Dec. 10.
Please prayerfully consider how you can contribute either your time, talent, or treasure – or ALL – this Advent, to prepare for the Jubilee year, and bring the joy of the birth of our Saviour Jesus to many lives at Christmas. God Bless You!!
