2010 ——- CELEBRATE JESUS ——- 2011

Calendar Dates

Mon. May 16-Good-bye to Mrs.

Gates 2:15-2:45p.m.

Tues. May 17-No Mass

graduation practice 1:30-

3:00p.m.

Wed. May 18-graduation prac-

tice 1:30-3:00p.m.

Thurs. May 19-All School

Graduation Mass 9a.m.

Graduation Ceremony 7p.m.

Fri. May 20-Kinder Bell Recital

9a.m. Spirit Day D.A.R.E.

Graduation 1:30-2:30p.m.

Mon. May 23-Out of Uniform

Field Day K-7 Hot Dog Lunch

FIT Club Assembly 2:00p.m.

Tues. May 24-No Mass Sack

Lunch

Wed. May 25-All School Mass

9a.m. LAST DAY OF

SCHOOL 11:30A.M.

DISMISSAL NO ASC

Thurs. May 26-Teacher Work

Day/School of Faith

Fri. May 27-Last Day for

Teachers...Grades due 3p.m.

Summer Camp Set Up

Sat. May 28-Summer Camp Set

Up

Mon. May 30-Memorial Day

Tues. May 31-First Day of Sum-

mer Camp

8101 W. 95th Street Overland Park, Kansas 66212 Phone:913-381-7408 Fax:913-381-1312 Early Education Center 913-381-7151

May 13, 2011

Sunday’s Gospel

John 10:1-10

So Jesus said again, “Amen, amen,

I say to you, I am the gate for the

sheep. All who came before me

are thieves and robbers, but the

sheep did not listen to them. I am

the gate. Whoever enters through

me will be saved, and will come in

and go out and find pasture.

www.holycrosscatholicschool.com

Dear Parents,

Next week we will graduate 40 wonderful young people from our school. They

are truly an amazing group who love and care for each other. I want to share a

little story about them.

At the end of last year, one of their classmates who had only been at Holy Cross

for one year had to move to Florida due to a job transfer. Her father called me a

few months into this school year, and told me that she was really missing her

friends at Holy Cross. He asked if there was anything we could do. So, the chil-

dren in the class all wrote letters to cheer her up. Her mother recently called me

and told me that she has the letters posted all around her room, and that she is

flying here next week in order to be with her friends at their graduation.

What else can I say? It doesn’t matter to them if a classmate has been here since

kindergarten our joined them this year. They are all one. This is reflected in the

theme that they have chosen for their graduation celebration “Our strides are all

different, our paths not the same, but we are all united, in the faith we proclaim.”

They will be missed, but their new high schools will be blessed to have them.

I wish them all of God’s Blessings,

Mrs. Gates

MATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP

The championship Mathletics competition for Johnson County Catholic Schools was held on Thurs-

day, May 5th. Fifteen schools competed in this math competition for students in 4th through 7th

grade. The Holy Cross fourth grade team members were: Seaera Baker, Jacob Colling and Marcia

Vasconcelos. Our fifth grade team took third place in the competition. Members of this team were:

Paige Bartlow, Lucy Steyer, and Brianna Torres. Way to go fifth graders!!! Students representing

Holy Cross on the sixth grade team were Allison Cashman and Anna Reynolds. Our seventh grade

team was made up of Gretchen Fiebig, Johanna Hocevar and Colleen Pikus. We are so proud of

these of students and all the students who participated in the Mathletics competitions throughout the

year. They did a Great job of representing Holy Cross!!!

2011-2012 STUCO Officers

Space Still Available

Accelerated Math with Mrs. Carney and Mr. Troyer

Accelerated Math is a computerized mathematics learning system designed to motivate every student to suc-

ceed. This fun and exciting way to learn math allows for individualized instruction, practice, and testing.

Holy Cross has been using this program in first through eighth grades for several years. We are offering sum-

mer tutoring utilizing this system for students entering first through eighth grades. The following is a list of

dates and times. Please place an “X” by each date and time your child will attend. Send a check for the

total amount to Allison Carney by May 16th. Space is limited.

Grade – 011/12 school year Time

_____ 1 – 2 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

_____ 3 – 4 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

_____ 5 – 6 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

_____ 7 – 8 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

_____ 6/2 _____ 6/7 _____ 6/9 _____6/14

_____ 6/16 _____ 6/21 _____ 6/23 _____ 6/28

_____6/30 _____ 7/5 _____ 7/7 _____ 7/12

_____ 7/14 _____ 7/19 _____ 7/21

The cost of each session is $10.00 per person. Although you don’t have to attend all sessions to participate,

your child will experience the most success if they participate in all of the sessions.

Name of Student __________________________ Grade 11/12 ______

Parent Name _____________________ Phone __________________

Email Address _______________ We will email you with classroom location.

*Please use a separate form for each child attending.

Summer is right around the corner…

and that means Summer Movies!!! As you know, kids and parents LOVE it!

Here’s what you get…

For $13, you can see 8 shows at area Dickinson movie theatres (which

includes Palazzo 16 and The Great Mall)

One person can use a pass for 8 different shows (so buy a pass for

every family member!) OR, with one pass, you can

bring a few people to a few shows. OR, you can use it for a party with 7

kids and one adult…it’s very flexible…you decide.

These are PG rated shows that play at 10 AM or at 12:30 PM Monday –

Thursday for 8 weeks throughout the summer. A schedule is available.

Let’s face it, you can’t go to the pool every day this summer!

This is a great way to beat the summer heat and an inexpensive and

really fun treat for adults and kids.

Order deadline with payment is Wed, May 18th.

Any questions and to place your order:

hildy@kc.rr.com 913-685-0828

Please leave your name, phone and e-mail address. A schedule and

order form will be e-mailed to you. (Because this is a special community-wide program, please do not contact individual

theatres regarding passes.)

Dear Parents,

On Monday, May 23, 2011 we will be having our annual Holy Cross Field Day. The Kindergarten,

1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders will be participating in the Field Day events beginning at 8:30 AM. The 4th, 5th, and

6th graders will then have their turn at the Field Day events beginning at 12:00. In the event of rain, the

students will do the indoor events only with the same grades going at the same times listed above.

Our 7th graders are going to work the events just as last year, but we will need adult supervisors. If

you would be willing to help us out at Field Day this year, please return the bottom portion of this sheet to

me by Tuesday, May 17. Additional information will be sent to you after I receive the bottom portion of

this sheet.

Hotdogs will be served for lunch again this year. More information on this will be in the newslet-

ter. Also, the F.I.T. Club Assembly will be at 2:15 in the gym.

Field Day is an out of uniform day. Please make sure the apparel is appropriate for school as well

as for participation in Field Day.

Thank you!!

Sincerely yours,

Janine Obershaw

Field Day Coordinator

________ I can help supervise an event for K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade beginning at 8:30

AM on Field Day, Monday, May 23

________ I can help supervise an event for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade beginning at 12:00 PM

on Field Day, Monday, May 23

Name_________________________________________________________

**Please return to Mrs. Obershaw by Tuesday, May 17. Thank you!

Feel free to circle any event that you may be interested in supervising. I can’t guarantee anything, but I’ll

try to put you where you’d like to be.

PUTTING POTATO SACK RACE

FRISBEE TARGET THROW JUMP ROPE FREE THROWS

3 LEG RACE HULA HOOP SOCCER GOAL KICK

TRACK (40 & 160) EVENTS BEANBAG HORSESHOES BOWLING

NEEDED - USED SCHOOL SUPPLIES

I WILL BE COLLECTING USED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF

THE HOLY EUCHARIST TO SEND TO CHILDREN IN THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA

(GHANA, SENEGAL) AND LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY AND OTHERS.

PLEASE GATHER YOUR USABLE PENCILS, MARKERS, SCISSORS, PENS, GLUE, PAINTS,

AND NOTEBOOKS AND SEND THEM IN TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM TEACHER OR

DIRECTLY TO ME. PLEASE LET YOUR CHILD KNOW IF IT IS OKAY TO GIVE THEIR

SUPPLIES THAT THEY HAVE AT SCHOOL. PLEASE SEND SUPPLIES FROM HOME IN BY THE LAST DAY OF

SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23.

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

MRS. O’BRIEN

Lost and Found

The items from the Lost and Found bins have been on a table down by

the work room near Mrs. Carney's room as stated in the previous newsletter.

Items have been set out for 2 wks. The items that are not claimed by next

Monday will be taken to Catholic Charities. If your child is missing a pair

of pants, shoes, winter coat, Holy Cross sweatshirt or a lunch box chances

are it could be there.

School year 2011-2012

Please write your child’s first initial and last name on items such as:

H2O bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks,

Holy Cross sweatshirts, even their uniforms need names. When they are

finished with PE class sometimes those t-shirts and shorts get mixed up on

the floor. Same with practices after school. The kids may be in a hurry

and forget a skirt, shirt or pants.

From the nurses corner:

Dear Parents and Students,

Thank you all for the beautiful plant and scrip for Nurses day!! We

really appreciate everything! We are truly blessed to care for your chil-

dren and to be part of this awesome community.

God Bless you all;

Kathy Pikus & Polly Mandl

Are you going on an exotic vacation this summer? Are you traveling over-

seas? While you are on summer break, keep your eyes open for that

unique item to donate to Celebration 2012.

Sports

Golf Bag

Golf Clubs

Golf Accessories

Golf Lessons

Golf Trips

Rounds of Golf

Bicycles (youth &

adult)

In-Ground Basketball

Goal

Portable Basketball

Goal

Basketball Accessories

Baseball/Football Ac-

cessories

Fishing Rods

Tackle Boxes

Gun Safe/Cabinet

Coolers/Duffle Bags

Sport Camps

Camping Gear

Fitness Equipment

(Treadmill, Elliptical)

Apparel for KU/KSU /

Nebraska/Missouri

Notre Dame Football

Tickets

Apparel for Notre Dame

Kayak

Pedal Boat

Lawn & Garden

Extension Ladder/ Step

Ladder

Compressor

Power Washer

Hedge Trimmers

Leaf Blower

Chain Saw

Self Propelled Lawn

Mower

Tool Chest

Power Tools

Wheelbarrow

Garden Tiller

Garden Hoses

Lawn Spreader

Birdhouses

Outside Yard Light

Post

Garden Bench

Outdoor Camping Test

Statuary

Flashlights

Planters

Utility Wagon

Rakes, Shovels

Fencing

Outdoor Patio Deck

Heaters

Outdoor Fire pit/

Fireplace

Lawn Ornaments

Landscaping Services

Decorative Rock

Concrete/Asphalt Ma-

terials &/or Services

Garden Patio Furniture

BBQ Grill

Smoker

Outdoor Bar Set

Gazebo

Hammock

Stainless Outdoor

Cooler

Kid’s Stuff

Power Wheels Utility

Vehicles

Bicycles

Tricycles

Big Wheels

Toys

Barbie Items

Lego Sets

Game Tables

Roller Blades

SpiderMan Items

Wagon

Table & Chair Sets

Picnic Table

Playhouse

Sleeping Bags

Girl’s Dress Up Items

Kid’s Swimming Pool

& Accessories

Nerf Items

Handmade Items

Outdoor Play Swing/

Slide Set

Backyard Water Slides

Sand Box

Skateboard

Soccer Goals

Pitching Rebounders

Baseball Gloves

Dollhouse

Outdoor Games

Special Request

Items

Frequent Flyer Miles

Vacation Packages

Time Share Packages

Shopping Trips

Great Wolf Lodge

Family Getaway

Limo/Transportation

Services

Hunting/Golf Pack-

ages

Chateau Avalon Over-

night Stay

Hotel Points

Other Items

Religious Items

Rosaries

First Communion

Dress

Handbags

Jewelry

Wine Baskets

Bath & Beauty Prod-

ucts

LUNCHROOM VOLUNTEERS:

Monday 5-16-11 Ellen Jones, Carol Hattrup and ?????

Tuesday 5-17-11 Deb Williams, ????? and ?????

Wednesday 5-18-11 Tricia Chitwood, ????? and ?????

Thursday 5-19-11 Laura Herr, ????? and ?????

Friday 5-20-11 ?????, ????? and ?????

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please contact Rita Binns at extension # 25 or email rbinns@holycrosscatholicschool.com for lunchroom volunteer opportunities. Typical vol-

unteer time is 11:00-1:00. We serve and then clean up. We would appreciate very much, at least two volunteers everyday. Benefits: enjoy a

complimentary lunch; spend time with your child during their school day------PRICELESS!