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Weekly News Update December 9th-13th
Dec 6, 2024

Hot off the presses! The student who sells the winning first prize ticket for the wine raffle will receive a free slice of pizza of their choice for both the January 17th and January 31st pizza days.  Please remember to put your name on the Seller's line.  Go Saints Go!!

 

The Science Club is hosting a nut-free bake sale on December 11th to raise funds for the Bison Science Fair! Students can enjoy a variety of nut-free treats, chips, pop, and snack-sized chocolates, with prices ranging from 50 cents to $2.00. Donations of nut-free baked goods and packaged snacks are greatly appreciated—please drop them off at the school office by December 10th or contact Dr. Bajaj at abajaj@holycrossschool.mb.ca. Thank you for supporting our young scientists!

Weekly News Update December 9th-13th

Weekly Update December 2nd-6th
Nov 29, 2024

Our final week of November is complete and December is upon us! Advent begins this Sunday!

Wine Raffle Booklets will be sent home with students on Monday.

Mr. Bourquin, Sophia G and Lily had the opportunity to attend an MFIS event at the Legislature this week and represented Holy Cross along with many other independent schools in Manitoba! They represented Holy Cross very well! Saints all the way.

 

Weekly Update December 2nd-6th

 

MFIS Event

Weekly Update November 25th-29th
Nov 22, 2024

What an exciting week here at HCS! Best of luck to our Competitive Boys team as they go for the MCSAA championship this Saturday at St. Pauls! GO SAINTS!

 

Weekly News Update November 25th-29th

 

Book Fair Week

Wine Raffle 2024
Nov 22, 2024

It’s once again time for one of our school’s most successful fundraisers! The PAC is currently collecting wine donations for our 2024 Wine Raffle. If you would like to donate, please drop off your donation here to the front office. Please note, currently we are only able to accept donations of wine (any varietal). Please keep sparkling juice, etc. to enjoy at your own festive celebrations.

Weekly News Update November 18th-22nd
Nov 15, 2024

Check out the fun STEM experience the grade 5V class got with a group of grade 8 students!

 

Weekly News Update Nov.18th-22nd

 

Science Buddies!

Weekly Update November 11th-15th + Book Fair Info
Nov 8, 2024

What a week here at HCS! Thank you all for your support this week.

 

HCS is once again hosting a Scholastic Book Fair this year! See the attached PDF for more information! Have a great long weekend!

 

Weekly News Update November 11th-15th

Scholastic Book Fair Information

School Resumes Thursday, November 7th
Nov 6, 2024

Please see below for information regarding tomorrow:

 

School Reopening Letter

Weekly Update November 4th-8th
Nov 1, 2024

Welcome to November Holy Cross! We are officially two months into the new school year. Report Cards are quickly approaching and we may even see some snow in the coming weeks! Please be mindful that as the weather gets colder we want to make sure that we are sending our students with all the proper weather appropriate clothing and a change of clothes as well in case anything gets wet in those first few days of snow.

 

As a reminder for parents dropping students off early, the back doors open at 8:20, and students who are not using the program should be actively supervised by a parent until 8:20 when the doors open. On extreme weather days (rain/-25 or colder days) the doors will be open at 8:15 to allow students into the building early.

Have a great weekend!

Weekly News Update November 4th-8th

Craft Sale @ Holy Cross School
Oct 28, 2024

Hello Families! This Sunday and the first Sunday in December Holy Cross will be hosting a craft fair in the gym! The poster contains information about the event! We look forward to seeing you out there!

Weekly News Update October 28th-November 1st + Parking Lot Reminder!
Oct 25, 2024

November is almost upon us here at Holy Cross School, and with that comes some friendly reminders about morning and after school pick up/drop off. A reminder that during morning/after school drop off, when you are entering our parking lot off of Gentian, please turn to the RIGHT to go around the parking stalls, following the fence around the community center field, to drop your children off just in front of the yellow poles. Still, please do NOT park in the no-parking area. After you have dropped them off continue to drive back toward Genthon Street to exit our parking lot. This will assist in traffic flow in the AM and PM. In addition, during AM drop off please do not double park in the back alley to drop your children off, you can drive right to the back door of the school, let your children out and then continue on your way, please be patient and do not drop your children off directly by the poles and if there is a car ahead of your please wait for them to complete thier drop off before moving your car forward.

 

Should any parents wish to assist with traffic flow in the AM or PM please email Mr. Bourquin @ brettbourquin@holycrossschool.mb.ca to let him know. Thank you.

 

On Thursday, October 21st the students will get to participate in a halloween dance in the afternoon K-4 will be during periods 5 and 6 and the 5-8's will be periods 7 and 8. Alternative activities will be available as well!

 

Weekly Update October 28th- November 1st

Weekly News Update October 21st-25th
Oct 18, 2024

This short week flew by! I hope our families had an excellent long weekend and are looking forward to another long weekend! 

 

Weekly Update October 21st-25th

PAC Meeting is cancelled for tonight!
Oct 15, 2024

PAC meeting for October is cancelled!

Weekly News Update October 14th-18th
Oct 11, 2024

What a week it has been here at Holy Cross! Everyone enjoy your Thanksgiving festivities and appreciate all that you have this weekend!

 

Included in this weekly update is also some information about a Holy Cross Parish youth night, some sacramental prep information from Mrs. Lampman and some of our students doing some cool things outside of the school :)

 

Weekly update October 14th-18th

Youth Night

Sacramental Prep Info

Holy Cross Represents

Attention All Parents! Missing Clothing Items
Oct 11, 2024

Hello Holy Cross Parents!

The month of September was not a successful month for Saint Anthony as we have had several items go missing from some of our elementary classrooms. Can you please check your child(s) bag for any items they may have accidentally brought home. Thank you all very much. A list of the missing items can be found below!

 

  •  White Adidas shoes with pink and green stripes (MIA DIXON)
  • Black light-up Sketcher shoes
  • White light up Sketcher shoes (name includes MIA DIXON)
  • Velcro white and black Vans (name included MIA DIXON)
  • Pink Columbia jacket (MIA DIXON)
  • White indoor shoes with the name "Lucille" on them
  • Navy blue and white Sketchers shoes

 

 

Weekly News Update October 7th- October 11th
Oct 4, 2024

What a week it has been at HCS! Our grade 7 students got to go to the Legislative building for a morning filled with science, and our grade 4-8 students got to compete in a cross-country meet at Crescent Drive Park! We had Saints all over the city!

Weekly News Update October 7th-11th

Cross Country Meet

Science at the Legislative Building

Weekly News Update September 30th-October 4th
Sep 27, 2024

What a first month of school it has been! Volleyball season is officially underway and all the coaches and player are working hard to make this season a success!

Learning is off and running! Take a look at the Book Bistro Mrs. Munro hosted for all the grade 7 and 8 ELA classes!

Photo day is this coming Wednesday! Don't forget to put on your best uniform and smile :)

 

Weekly Update September 30th - October 4th

Mrs. Munro's Book Bistro

Photo Day Reminder

Weekly Update September 23rd to 27th
Sep 20, 2024

Weekly Update September 23rd to 27th

PAC General Meeting! September 17th
Sep 13, 2024

Welcome to all parents, both new and returning! As we conclude a very successful welcome-back BBQ, I want to thank the PAC and all of our wonderful parent volunteers who came out and helped make the event as successful as it was.

Our parent advisory council is having their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 17th @ 7:00 PM here at Holy Cross School. Please join us on Tuesday to become a part of the pact. With parent involvement, we will continue putting on amazing events like the Welcome Back BBQ, the used uniform sale, and the grade 8 farewell.

 

We look forward to having you come out on Tuesday and joining us on the PAC!

Weekly Update September 16th-20th With Terry Fox Information
Sep 12, 2024

Hello Parents! Please find a link to the weekly update for September 16th-20th. In addition to the weekly update Mr. Bilawka has a letter to share with information about our upcoming Terry Fox Walk/Run.

 

Weekly News Update

Terry Fox Information Letter

Weekly Update September 9th-13th
Sep 6, 2024

Attention all parents! We are looking for volunteers to assist with the used uniform sale as well as the welcome-back BBQ. If you are interested please email the PAC chair at: pacholycrossschool@gmail.com to volunteer!

Weekly Update September 9th-13th

 

September Newsletter 2024
Sep 6, 2024

Welcome back Holy Cross Families! The September newsletter contains important dates for the first third of the school year (September to December) and information about our school and the different events we have happening! Please take the time to read through it. GOOO SAINTS!

September Newsletter 2024

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Weekly News Update September 2nd-6th
Aug 30, 2024

A reminder to start the school year for all parents, the program is open from 7 AM to 8:20 AM. Any students arriving at school before 8:20 are expected to go to the program or wait with their parent/guardian in the back parking lot by their assigned classroom pole. Unsupervised students will be redirected to the program. Dismissal is at 3:00 PM from the back doors for 1-8 and the front gym doors for the pre-k students and our kinder students. Any students not picked up by 3:15 will be taken to the program and will be picked up from there. For safety reasons, the program doors will NOT be unlocked until 3:15 when all of our program staff has arrived. Thank you for being so understanding.

 

Weekly News Update Sept. 2nd-6th

Tabs for Wheelchairs August Update
Aug 21, 2024

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New Staff Welcome
Aug 19, 2024

Hello Holy Cross Families!

 

The school year is quickly approaching and we are so excited to welcome you back shortly!

 

We want to take this time to welcome some new staff to our Holy Cross Team! Thank you to Mrs. Carswell for her time here at Holy Cross School.

 

Mrs. Jessica San Juan will be joining us as our grade 2 teacher and Mrs. Vera Cruz will be teaching grade 5! 

 

We will be introducing our EA staff in our first newsletter of the school year.

 

HCS Admin Team

Thoughts and Prayers for Holy Ghost School
Jul 26, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Paul Trochanowski, the respected principal of Holy Ghost School, and a devoted husband and father. His dedication to education and the well-being of his students has left an indelible mark on the community. His absence will be deeply felt, and his legacy will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him. Please keep his family in your prayers.
 
Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
The final weekly update
Jun 21, 2024

What a year it has been! Thank you Holy Cross Community for your part in making this a wonderful school year!

 

Please check the website next week for our final newsletter of the year with some information for next September!

 

Weekly News Update June 24th-28th

Weekly Update June 17th-21st
Jun 14, 2024

Dear Holy Cross Families,

In preparation for the end of the school year, we are letting you know that your child’s next grade teacher’s name will be written on their report card and therefore the report cards need to be picked up on the last day of school.  The school office will close as of July 5th and if the report cards are not picked up, we will not be informing people over the phone which teacher your child will have for September.  That is the purpose of writing the name on the report cards.  The school office will only reopen on August 26, 2024.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Sincerely,

Holy Cross School Team

 

Weekly Update June 17th-21st

Weekly Update June 10th-14th + Tuition and fees payment reminder
Jun 6, 2024

Hello Holy Cross Families,

 

Please see in addition to our weekly update for the coming week a document regarding tuition and program payments.

Please review the document and if necessary make arrangements with the office.

 

HCS Admin Team

Weekly News Update June 10th-14th

Tuition and Program Fee Reminder

Jump Rope for Heart; June 7th Colour Day
Jun 3, 2024

Attention all Holy Cross Families.

 

Find attached the information for the Jump Rope for Heart event taking place on

Friday, June 7th in the afternoon.

 

It will be a $2 donation colour day that and all the other information can be found on the document included in this update.

 

HCS Admin Team

Jump Rope for Heart Parent/Student Info

 

Weekly New Update June 3rd-June 7th
May 31, 2024

Weekly News Update June 3rd- June 7th

Weekly Update April 22nd-26th
Apr 19, 2024

Weekly Update April 22nd-26th

Safety with Social Media and Online Gaming
Mar 4, 2024

In collaboration with the Winnipeg Police Service, we are able to offer our parents an online presentation by the WPS on social media and online gaming. The link to the presentation has been added to our "Safe Schools" on our website (found under "School Life") 

Any parents looking for more information on Social Media and Online Gaming and how to talk to their children about it are encouraged to follow the link and view the presentation.

HCS Admin Team

Program Phone Upgrade
Mar 4, 2024

Over spring break we will be upgrading our program cellphone to provide more reliable contact with our program staff both before and after school.

 

Until this time, we ask that parents come into the program area to pick up their child(ren)

 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

HCS Admin Team

Science Fair Kick Off A Massive Success!
Jan 18, 2024

Thank you to Dr. Bajaj, Mr. Krawchuck and the Science club for starting the Science Fair season off on great foot! 

 

Students got to participate in a variety of scientific activities as well as enjoy a magic show! Thank you to the volunteers who helped out with the event as well and to all the staff for their work with the students at each of the stations.

 

Here are some photos from the event and a link to the Global News Story!

Science Fair Kick Off Global News

Volunteers Still needed
Dec 8, 2023

Hello Parents,

The PAC would like to put on a pizza lunch for the students in the new year and is looking for more volunteers to assist us with it. If you are available to volunteer during the day and would like to assist with a Pizza lunch please email Natalie Madden @pacholycrossschool@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.  Please let the PAC know by December 22nd, 2023 if you are interested. We can only run this event if there are enough volunteers.

Thank you for your assistance!

More details to come in the new year.

December Newsletter
Dec 1, 2023

December Newsletter

Weekly News Update: September 25th-29th
Sep 21, 2023

Weekly News Update September 25th-29th

September Newsletter 2023
Sep 8, 2023

September Newsletter 2023

 

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