Summer Learning Opportunities @ Holy Cross

There are several options for learning and fun this summer at Holy Cross. Keep those skills sharp! If you have further questions, call the Holy Cross school office at 913.381.7408.

Holy Cross Summer Camp –
Holy Cross Catholic School sponsors a summer enrichment experience for children
ages 3 to 12 years old. The 11-week program begins in late May and ends in early August. The children enjoy crafts, games, physical activity, swimming, field trips and more.
Visit holycrosscatholicschool.com for more information.

Creative Writing Workshop –
Holy Cross Jr. High Language Arts teacher Mr. Fournier & Mrs. Judy Callahan are offering a writing workshop to students entering 6th – 8th grades, Monday – Thursday, June 10 – 20, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.  They’re considering adding a second session July 8 – 18, so let them know soon if you’re interested in either one.
Click here for registration forms.

Club Read – William Allen White Book 3rd-5th Grade List
Holy Cross Librarian Mrs. Anderson will offer a readers’ workshop on Mondays 10:30 a.m. – Noon. (June 10, 17 & 24 and July 8, 15 & 22). Read, engage in whole-group lessons, small group instruction and independent reading.
Click here for details on Club Read.

e-Reader! Reading with Nook Books
Librarian Mrs. Anderson will lead reading workshops with Nooks this summer. June 10 – 13, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. for Kinder – 2nd grade students. June 17 – 20, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. for 3rd – 5th grade students. Space is limited, so only the first 10 students to register can be accepted for each session.
Click here for registration information.

Bits & Bytes
Holy Cross computer teacher Mrs. Mason will offer two computer skills classes – one for students entering 3rd – 5th grades, June 10 – 13, 9 – 11 a.m., and one for students in 6th – 8th, June 17 – 20, 9 – 11 a.m.  Students will boost their computer skills while learning about the Internet, desktop publishing, PowerPoint and keyboarding.
Click here to download sign-up details.

Summer Tutoring
Get individual or small-group tutoring in math or reading for your 4th – 6th grade student with Holy Cross 6th grader teacher Mrs. Lewis this summer. The sessions will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning June 17.
Click here to find out more about tutoring options.

Mind-Blowing Mathematics
Holy Cross 2nd and 3rd grade teachers, Ms. Spaniol and Mrs. O’Brien will lead math instruction sessions for students entering 2nd – 4th grade. The two-hour sessions (9 – 11 a.m.) will take place Monday through Thursday during the weeks of June 10 and June 17. Choose any or all of the 8 sessions.
Click here for a registration form.