Mission Carnival Results

from Holy Cross 8th-Grade Teacher, Mrs. Patterson -

Every year the 8th grade students of Holy Cross Catholic School plan, organize, and run a Mission Carnival for the school.  All of the proceeds collected are given to a charity or mission of their choice.

As a class, they first decided on a theme for their carnival.  This year’s theme was “Under the Sea”.  The 8th graders worked together planning and creating games and activities for the younger students.  Every aspect of the carnival is organized and run by the entire eighth grade class. Tickets are sold to the younger students the week of the carnival which raise the money for the chosen mission or charity.  While the younger students thoroughly enjoy themselves, the 8^th graders work very hard to make it a fun experience for all who attend.

As Catholics we are taught to share our time, talents, and treasure with others, particularly with those who are in need.  This year the class raised an amazing $1000 in ticket sales! We are very excited to announce that this money will be sent to the Fr. Bob Conroy and the Missionaries of Charities Fathers in Guatemala. He is currently trying to build a soup kitchen and we know these funds will serve the poorest of the poor in a beautiful way.

(For more photos of this year’s Mission Carnival and other Catholic Schools Week activities, click here to visit our Holy Cross photo gallery on Shutterfly. (password = holycrossop)

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Resultados de Misión Carnaval

Desde la maestra del 8 º grado , Sra. Patterson-

Cada año los estudiantes del grado 8 de la escuela católica de Holy Cross, organizan y realizan un carnaval para la escuela. Todas las ganancias recogidas se entregan a una misión que se haya escogido o de caridad.

Como  clase, decidieron sobre el tema de su carnaval. El tema de este año fue “Bajo el mar”. El 8vo grado trabajaron juntos en planear y crear juegos y actividades para los estudiantes más pequeños.

 Cada aspecto del Carnaval está organizado y dirigido por toda la clase de octavo grado. Las entradas se venden a los estudiantes más pequeños durante  la semana del  Carnaval que recaudan el dinero para la misión elegida o de caridad. Mientras los estudiantes más jóvenes minuciosamente se divierten, el  grado 8 trabaja muy duro para lograr que la experiencia sea divertida para todos.

Como católicos se  nos enseña a compartir nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro con los demás, particularmente con aquellos que están necesitados. Este año la clase recaudo una increíble cantidad de $1000 en venta de entradas! Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar que este dinero se enviará a Fr. Bob Conroy y a los misioneros de padres de la caridade en Guatemala. Actualmente está intentando construir un comedor y sabemos que estos fondos servirán los más pobres de los pobres de manera hermosa.

(Para más fotos del Carnaval de este año la misión y otras actividades de la semana de las escuelas católicas, haga clic aquí para visitar nuestra galería de fotos de Santa Cruz en Shutterfly. (contraseña = holycrossop)

What A Spirited Week!

Catholic Schools Week at Holy Cross was a great success, from start to finish.

During the week, students dressed for a theme each day, including Mismatch Monday, Too Tired Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday Hat Day, Holy Cross Spirit Thursday and Favorite Team Friday. For pictures of the creative apparel seen in our hallways, visit our Holy Cross photo gallery at holycrossop.shutterfly.com (password = holycrossop)

The Lincoln Jar class competition raised money for the Gabriel Project.  Students brought in pennies to add money to their class jar. Silver coins in other jars brought down that class total in the contest, but helped raise more funds. A little friendly sabotage…. We’ll have winners and totals raised in an upcoming blog post.

Mission carnival, an annual fundraiser by the 8th graders, was enjoyed by all on Thursday. We’ll highlight how much was raised and where that money will be going in an upcoming post, as well!

The school week ended with a Spirit Assembly in the gym. Students played musical chairs (with music provided by the Bishop Miege band!), 8th-graders were the target of pie throwing, and students and teachers competed in scooter races.  You won’t want to miss the pictures (thanks to Holy Cross mom Monica Roberts for taking them!) — Mrs. O’Brien was knocked off her scooter fairly early, but Mrs. Obershaw continued pulling her, Mrs. Byrne lost shoes during her race, Dr. Beverlin and ‘Mr. Mr.’ Troyer made a smooth turn after some early practice, and the other Mr. Troyer pulled Mrs. Carney to a 6th-grade victory!

In the end, Mrs. Anderson’s first-grade class won Spirit Week and was awarded an ice cream party and the privilege of naming the two new frogs in the office. They chose the names Jayhawk and Mickey.

Our whole Catholic Schools Week wrapped up on Sunday with special masses at Holy Cross. Students and parents provided music, did the readings and brought the gifts to Eucharist. Knights of Columbus served up a delicious breakfast at the school during our annual Open House. We had many families tour the school, and we hope they enjoyed seeing the school as much as we liked showing it to them!

Enjoy the week’s photos at our Holy Cross Photo Gallery on Shutterfly. (password = holycrossop)

Mission Carnival Recap & Pix

Last week’s Mission Carnival at Holy Cross was fun and a great success.

The eighth-grade class put together the annual event as a fundraiser, and they brought in $1,425!  See below for pictures from the day. (Thanks to Monica Roberts for sharing the photos!)

They chose the  following charities as recipients of the money raised:

• Missionaries of Charity Fathers

• Christian Foundation for Children and Aging

• Little Sisters of the Lamb

• Father Marc Tillia’s ministry in Brazil

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Snow Day Wednesday

School has been canceled

on Wednesday for

Johnson and Wyandotte Co.

Catholic Schools.

 

 

 

With the snow days this week it is going to be challenging for our 8th graders who are organizing our Mission Carnival on Thursday. With your help they will still be able to have a successful event.

Remember that tickets are $.25 each or 5 for $1.00
Please send ticket money to school Thursday morning
in an envelope clearly marked with:

Mission Carnival Tickets
Your Child’s Name & Room Code

Also, we are asking each family to bring two 2-Liter bottles of pop.  Send them with your oldest child.  I know with the weather this might be a challenge if you have not purchased them.  We will appreciate whatever you can do.

For more information about the carnival,
please read the flyer in last week’s newsletter.

Mission Carnival Funds Donated

Eighth-grade teacher Paula Patterson reports that after researching various charities, Holy Cross eighth-graders have picked where they will donate proceeds from the Mission Carnival held during Catholic Schools Week.

The total raised at the carnival was $2,126. After a few minor expenses are paid, donations will be sent to four different charities: Northeast Catholic Charities Food Pantry, Saint Mary’s Food Kitchen, Holy Cross Catholic Church’s Project Gabriel and Christian Foundation for Children and Aging’s Child Sponsorship Program.

Service Projects

The eighth-graders recently held Mission Carnival, a service project planned, organized and run by eighth-graders. This year’s theme – “Walk Like an Egyptian”. They raised $2,221. After a few expenses are paid, they will donate the proceeds to various Catholic agencies; they are in the process of researching and deciding which agencies they’ll choose.

Our Holy Cross seventh- and eighth-graders are required to fulfill 12 hours of service to their parish or school, as part of their Religion class. They have volunteered by working at the Parish Festival, selling CYO concessions, helping with safety patrol, cleaning up the Meditation Garden, assisting with Children’s Liturgy, working in the parish nursery and setting up for Celebration — just to name a few!

In addition, eighth-graders do a service project for the church or community, as part of their Confirmation preparation. I’m always impressed by not only the giving spirit of the students, but also their creativity in coming up with the projects. Holy Cross students Mitchell Gampper, Tim Moore & Anna Sublette performed a free holiday concert with the Kansas City Youth Jazz at the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center for their service project. Others held a bake sale at our February Open House to raise money for the Holy Cross Angel Fund. And several eighth-graders are working on a project right now to benefit St. Benedict’s Community Center (watch for more on this one in a post later today.)

The students not only serve the organization they choose, but also prepare a presentation board for the Service Fair at Holy Cross Church.  That’s this weekend, I believe, so take a look at the impressive projects our Holy Cross students have done!

Wrapping Up With An Open House

My favorite day during the entire year!  I love coming to school in my fluffies.

We finish off Catholic Schools Week here at Holy Cross with DEAR Day – Drop Everything and Read. Students (AND STAFF!) can dress in comfy sweats or pajamas.

Catholic Schools Week has been wonderful. We began with a day of Eucharistic Adoration in the school chapel. It was beautiful to see the children praying in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Yesterday’s Mission Carnival, planned and executed by the eighth-grade students, was a day of games and raffles. Eighth-grade teachers Mrs. Helm and Mrs. Patterson tell me that the children raised more than $1,500, which will be donated to charities chosen by the class.

Make sure to join us Sunday to recognize Catholic Schools Week at Holy Cross masses (have your student(s) wear their uniform to mass). We will have school children and parents ministering at the 9:00 and 11:00 masses as lectors and music ministers.

The Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast in Pflumm Hall at the school after the 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 masses. Stop by for the Holy Cross Open House. We will be giving tours of the school between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come to the breakfast and Open House. Make sure to stop by and take a look at our Holy Cross Early Education Center, as well.

Bring a friend to see our school!

Mission Carnival Pix

A few pictures of the fun at Mission Carnival today…
(Click on the thumbnails to see a larger image)

Students To Raise Funds With Mission Carnival

Our Holy Cross eighth-graders will hold the annual Mission Carnival service project on Thursday. This year’s theme – “Walk Like An Egyptian”. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to charity.

It’s a complete out-of-uniform day, and students are encouraged to wear blue and gold to show their school spirit. Because the carnival events will be held in Pflumm Hall and the gym, we won’t have lunchroom space for eating tomorrow. Be sure to send a sack lunch with your student(s)!

Preschool, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will enjoy the carnival in the morning (9:30 to 11 a.m.). Preschool, K/7, 1st, 2nd and 6th grades will be at the event in the afternoon (12:30 to 2:00 p.m.)

Tickets are not sold during the carnival, so make sure if your student still needs to get tickets, they buy them before school outside Pflumm Hall. Tickets are 25 cents or 5 for $1.

Thanks for not only letting your children participate in this fun day, but donating the snacks and prizes for the carnival! Thousands of dollars are raised for charity at the carnival each year.

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

The school is abuzz with Celebration preps today. We’re looking forward to that on Saturday night. Then, Catholic Schools Week officially kicks off Sunday.

On Monday, we will begin with Eucharistic Adoration in the Holy Cross School Chapel. Students can wear their favorite sport team shirt.

Tuesday is Mismatch Day, so students will wear some crazy, mixed-up clothes!

The Wild West is the theme on Wednesday, and we’ll also celebrate Student Appreciation Day.  Have your student(s) wear their favorite denim and plaid.

Mission Carnival is on Thursday. Students should wear blue and gold, and show their school spirit. (See the flyer that went home with details about the carnival. I’ll have more on that in the blog next week)

Always a favorite, Friday is DEAR Day – Drop Everything and Read. Students can dress in comfy sweats or pajamas. No hair-combing necessary. Make sure they bring a favorite book to read.

We’ll cap the week at Holy Cross with recognition of Catholic Schools Week at masses on Sunday (have your student(s) wear their uniform to mass), then an Open House at our school. I’ll have more about the Open House next week. If you have questions in the meantime, call the school office at (913) 381-7408.