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As I mentioned in my pastor’s column two weeks ago, the administration of our school has been working diligently all summer to prepare for the beginning of the new school year at the end of August. Annie Borjas, our new principal, introduces a recent letter to the parents of our school children with a rich image that she used in a Zoom meeting with all the teachers, aides and staff we recently had stating, “I suspect that many of you, like me, might feel as if we are navigating a storm. Being tossed around at sea can be frightening but let’s not forget that Jesus is in the boat with us! In the Gospel of Mark (Mk 4:35-41), we are reminded that Jesus, too, was tossed about at sea. His disciples pleaded for him to wake up, and, upon waking, Jesus said these calming words, “Peace...Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?”
This past week all the teachers and teacher aides participated in nearly 30 hours of Responsive Classroom training, a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach that helps nourish classroom community and gives students opportunities to build meaningful and respectful relationships with one another. As Annie explained in her letter, the teachers are excited about adding these techniques and resources to their classrooms this coming year
Annie concludes her letter assuring the parents “that Holy Cross serves as a safe place both physically and emotionally for all of our students, a place where health protocols are followed and children’s hearts and souls are being nourished, where students learn to love and be loved in a time of so much uncertainty. This is our anchor! Jesus is in our boat!” We are so fortunate to have a new principal who, like Angie Budzinski, is a person of deep faith and trust in God’s divine providence. Our school is definitely in good hands with Annie at the helm of the boat.
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Uniform Shop Open
Saturday, August 8th
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Outside the kitchen doors
You can shop, donate or exchange gently used items.
Cash or check.
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Please also continue to send your questions or concerns to the following email address / No dude en enviar esas preguntas o inquietudes a la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico: backtoschool@holycrosscrusaders.org
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