9/30 Weekly Newsletter - Boletín Semanal

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September 30, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Despite all of the changes we have had to make this year, some things remain the same. For example, we continue to do standardized testing (NWEA) with all students in grades K-8. This assessment is given three times during the school year - at the beginning, middle, and end - in order to help track student progress. This is important data and we are thankful that we have been able to continue tracking this. Thank you, especially, to all of the parents who took the time to bring in their remote learners so they could complete this assessment!

Another thing that has not changed is the dedication of our teachers and their desire to engage and support their students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth, despite the need for a hybrid style of learning.

This week, I would love to highlight a few ways in which this is happening in Junior High.
Science- It’s no secret that hand sanitizer is in high demand lately. Mrs. J wanted to make sure her students never went without and so this past week our Junior High Students created their very own hand sanitizer.

Mass – With our need for social distancing, only two classes can safely attend our Friday school mass in-person. Our 8^th graders have begun assisting with the livestreaming of the mass so that students in all grades can participate from their classrooms. What a better example of stewardship than bringing the word of God to our classrooms and classmates by way of a livestream mass!

Fundraising – This pandemic won’t keep our graduating class of 2021 from fundraising for their 8^th grade activities and celebrations. This Saturday, our 8^th grade class will hold a Community Shred Day. See later in the newsletter for details.

Saints –Our 8^th graders have begun preparing for the next step of their spiritual journey, Confirmation. They have chosen their saint names and are preparing themselves to be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Two of our 8^th graders, who happen to be fantastic artists, will also be drawing saints to display in every classroom.

Service – Everyday housekeeping is necessary for the upkeep or our school and our junior high students have been helping with the weekly recycling and will also begin updating our Wilber St. marquee sign.

Enrichment Course - Our Junior High students have been attending Mr. Donovan’s Enrichment Course two times a week. One particular lesson, Bios and Zoe, was a favorite of our 6^th grade students. Not sure what Bios and Zoe means? Ask a 6^th grader!

The Junior High students have already begun to amaze me with the many different ways in which they are becoming leaders and showing enthusiasm for learning this year, despite so many changes. I look forward to highlighting other grade levels in future newsletters!

This week our 5th grade class will plan and attend the mass with the 2nd grade Traditional class. If you have a child in either of those grades, you are welcome to come and celebrate Mass in the church, otherwise you can view the live-stream Mass via Zoom, please look for the link later in this newsletter.

Have a blessed week!

Annie Borjas
Principal

-------Versión en español-------

30 de septiembre de 2020

Queridos padres y guardianes,

A pesar de todos los cambios que hemos tenido que hacer este año, algunas cosas siguen igual. Por ejemplo, continuamos haciendo pruebas estandarizadas (NWEA) con todos los estudiantes en los grados de K-8. Esta evaluación se administra tres veces durante el año escolar, al principio, en la mitad y al final, para ayudar a seguir el progreso del estudiante. ¡Gracias, especialmente, a todos los padres que se tomaron el tiempo de traer a sus estudiantes remotos para que pudieran completar esta evaluación!

Otra cosa que no ha cambiado es la dedicación de nuestros maestros y su deseo de involucrar y apoyar el crecimiento académico, social, emocional y espiritual de sus estudiantes, a pesar de la necesidad de un estilo híbrido de aprendizaje. Esta semana, me encantaría reconocer algunas formas en las que esto está sucediendo en los grados de 6°-8° grado:

Ciencia - No es ningún secreto que últimamente el desinfectante de manos está en gran demanda y la Sra. J quiere asegurarse de que nunca se queden sin él. La semana pasada, nuestros estudiantes de tomaron algunos ingredientes y crearon su propio desinfectante de manos.

Misa - Con nuestra necesidad de distanciamiento social, solo dos clases pueden asistir de manera segura a la misa escolar de los viernes. Nuestros estudiantes de octavo grado ahora ayudarán con la transmisión en vivo de la misa. ¡Qué mejor ejemplo de servicio que llevar la palabra de Dios a nuestros salones a través de una misa en vivo!

Recaudación de fondos- Esta pandemia no impedirá que nuestra clase del año 2021 recaude fondos para sus actividades y celebraciones de octavo grado. Este sábado pueden deshacerse de los documentos que son viejos o no sirven para reciclar. Consulte más adelante en el boletín para obtener más detalles.

Santos - Nuestros estudiantes de octavo grado han comenzado a prepararse para el siguiente paso espiritual, la confirmación. Han elegido sus santos y se están preparando para ser sellados con el don del Espíritu Santo. Dos de nuestros estudiantes de octavo grado que resultan ser artistas fantásticos también dibujaran santos para exhibirlos en cada salón.

Servicio - La limpieza diaria es necesaria para el mantenimiento de nuestra escuela y nuestros estudiantes ayudarán con el reciclaje semanal y actualizarán nuestro letrero de la calle Wilber St.

Curso de enriquecimiento- Nuestros estudiantes están tomando el curso de enriquecimiento del Sr. Donovan. Una lección en particular, Bios y Zoe, fue una de las favoritas de nuestros estudiantes de sexto grado. ¿No saben lo que significa Bios y Zoe? ¡Pregúntele a un estudiante de sexto grado!

Los estudiantes de 6°-8° grado ya han comenzado a sorprenderme con las muchas formas diferentes en las que se están convirtiendo en líderes y muestran entusiasmo por aprender este año, a pesar de tantos cambios. ¡Espero poder reconocer a los otros grado en futuros boletines!

Esta semana, nuestra clase de quinto grado planificará y asistirá a la misa con la clase de tradicional de segundo grado. Si tiene un hijo en cualquier de esos grados, puede venir a celebrar la Misa en la iglesia; de lo contrario, puede ver la Misa en vivo a través de Zoom, busque el enlace más adelante en este boletín.

¡Que tengan una semana bien bendecida!

Annie Borjas
Directora

At our recent parish pastoral council meeting, we discussed how our pastoral priority teams might offer some online or, if feasible, in-person programs and activities next spring if not sooner. We also discussed how we might focus on one or two short-term programs. A good example is the bible study on the Gospel of Mark that Brother James Posluszny, C.S.C., will offer our parishioners beginning October 1^st, and a possible spiritual book discussion series in Advent. We’ve been inviting parishioners to participate in the outdoor weekly Jesus Gallery taking place on our front lawn, and the in-person weekly holy hour and monthly rosary in the church, where there’s plenty of room for social distancing. Of course Father Vincent’s recent Mass of Thanksgiving and reception were a wonderful opportunity for socially-distanced fellowship as a parish community.
In addition, I hope you have seen the several online programs offered by the diocese, and have considered participating in those that appeal to you: the Prayer Service for Racial Justice; Just Desserts Monthly Date Night; the Annual Anniversary Mass; Alpha Online; the Marriage Course Online; and the in-person Annual Life Chain. Our parish is a member of the Church (Diocese) of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and as such we should be taking advantage of the programs and activities offered us by the diocese as well as by our own parish. The ongoing pandemic necessitates that we continue to care for our health and not endanger the health of others. At the same time I look forward to seeing how our parish can resume responding to the spiritual needs of our parishioners in the months ahead.

Important Dates/ Fechas Importantes
10/2- 8:30 a.m. 5th Grade & 2nd Traditional Mass
10/9 8:30 a.m. 8th Grade & K Immersion Mass

Reminders/ Recordatorios
Don't forget to turn in the following / No olviden entregar

Internet Agreement Form
Choice Scholarship Endorsement Forms
Submit your Parent/Teacher Conference Preference

Community Shred Day
Saturday, October 3, 2020
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
$10 Suggested Donation (5 boxes/bags)
Additional box/bag $2.00 each
Proceeds will be shared with our 2021 8^th Grade Class

St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County Needs Your Help

We are asking those who can donate to please send any dollar donation to the Holy Cross St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. They will be assisting us in making sure we get the necessary resources to our needy families. You can make your donation here. Sign Up for Online Giving, a one-time donation, specifying for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Or you can send a check made out to St. Vincent de Paul Society to Holy Cross Parish, 920 Wilber St., South Bend, IN 46628.

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