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Welcome to Holy Cross Catholic School Father James Parker Holy Cross Catholic Church Pastor Holy Cross Catholic School provides students with not only an excellent academic foundation but a focus on creating an environment where moral responsibility and service to others are a priority. Ultimately, our objective at Holy Cross is to not only produce highly educated, driven students but also young adults who will change this world through their daily interactions with others.

We keep the Catholic faith central to every aspect of our students’ education while meeting their unique intellectual and social needs. Please join our school community for Daily Mass at 8:00 every school day.

“The Lord shall teach all your children and great shall be the peace of your children.”

Isaiah 54:13

Growing in Our Catholic Faith Mr Mike Puttin

Mrs. Mary DeBlock

Principal/Assistant Principal Message Our focus at Holy Cross Catholic School is to provide an outstanding faith community while also preparing our students academically for success in high school and beyond.

We are able to successfully meet the needs of wide variety of students with differentiated instruction, interventionists on staff, and a team committed to academic growth for everyone.

Holy Cross has a student/faculty ratio of 18:1. Our faculty has an average of 12 years teaching experience while over 40% of our staff has earned a Masters Degree.

In addition to strong academics Holy Cross offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities including: • Band/Orchestra/Piano • 5th -8th grade Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Track & Field

• Rosary & Saint Paul Circle Clubs • Math Club • Drama Club

• Crusaders for Charity • Young Rembrandts • Spanish Enrichment • Intramural Sports

We encourage you to contact our school (630) 593-5290 or email us hccs@holycross-batavia.org to schedule a tour to see our beautiful facility.

Mission Statement: Holy Cross Catholic School is a Christ-Centered Parish ministry dedicated to providing an extraordinary Catholic faith foundation with standards of academic excellence in a loving, hospitable environment.

At Holy Cross Catholic School we are devoted to the Catholic faith through daily Mass, the Sacraments, prayer, and scripture study which help us grow together in faith and Jesus’ love. We believe that each of us is called to become the person God created us to be.

Therefore, we guide our students to follow His will for our lives in a safe nurturing educational environment. Our school provides the framework for developing well-rounded, disciplined students who recognize their God-given talents, enabling them to make a positive difference in the world as they strive toward their everlasting home in Heaven.

Households Each class at Holy Cross functions as a Household. Households are a way that a culture of family/prayer is promoted and nurtured within the school setting. Each Household has a unique name and song, which are used on Fridays when Households gather to pray and give thanksgiving. During this Lord’s Day Celebration, Sunday’s Gospel is read and the children begin to prayerfully ponder Jesus’ words. In this way, we continue to build an atmosphere of compassion, trust, and family in which each is known and loved.

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Academics Kindergarten At Holy Cross we offer both full and half-day kindergarten, focused on immersing children in the core subjects of literacy, math readiness skills, science, and social studies, while teaching them about their Catholic faith through Mass and the saints.

• Religion-Weekly Mass & Adoration, daily prayer, bible stories, saints • Math-number recognition (including addition, subtraction, money), shapes & patterns, time • Language Arts-letter recognition & sounds, sight words, guided reading, writing • Handwriting-traditional printing, fine-motor skills • Social Studies/Science-Communities, plants & animals, holidays • Specials: Music, P.E., Library, Technology, Art

Elementary (1st-5th Grades) Holy Cross elementary students continue to build a strong foundation in traditional academics and the Catholic faith. Children receive religion instruction and are immersed in their faith throughout each day. Our students learn, grow, and develop while being exposed to both whole class and small group teaching. Holy Cross offers guided reading and math each day, where students are taught at their specific level. Traditional cursive handwriting, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, science, and social studies are integral

subjects that are taught to ensure a strong foundation of learning for our students. In addition, differentiation of curriculum is in place to ensure that the needs of each student are met.

• Religion-Daily Mass & prayer, Catholic curriculum, weekly Adoration & Household Celebration, virtue study, saints, Sacraments of Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion (2nd Grade) • Math-Whole class & guided-math instruction • Language-Whole class & guided-reading instruction, grammar & vocabulary instruction, writing (narrative, expository, poetry, essay) • Handwriting-traditional printing & cursive • Social Studies-communities, government, economics, land regions • Science-life, physical, & earth science • Specials: Music, P.E., Library, Technology, Art

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Academics Middle School Holy Cross Catholic School provides a wide range of both academic and exploratory courses which provide students with a solid foundation for high school. Course offerings are listed below.

• Mathematics- Advanced Math through Algebra • Literature/Language Arts block schedule • Religion- including Adoration, Confession, & Daily Mass • Science- Earth, Life, and Physical • Social Studies- World & U.S. History • Spanish Enrichment • Technology • Music • Art • Physical Education

“Then Jesus said, “I must leave you now...but I will send the Holy Spirit who will guide you and teach you what you need to know.”

John 14:26

Holy Cross Preschool Program Holy Cross Catholic School’s Preschool Program provides our youngest students with an enriching faith-filled learning environment where they can develop their school readiness skills.

Our warm and caring preschool teachers help children develop spiritual, academic, and social skills in a fun play-based atmosphere. Our experienced teachers help our youngest students build a strong foundation in academics, peer-relationships, and the Catholic faith to prepare them for kindergarten and their grade school years at Holy Cross Catholic School.

Program 2 Year Old (Parent & Me) 3 Year Old 4 Year Old 4 Year Old 4 Year Old

Extracurricular Activities Holy Cross Catholic School has a variety of academic, special interest, and athletic clubs. These extracurricular activities give our students the opportunity to share their talents, improve their skills, and expand their interests while improving student life at HCCS by encouraging leadership development, faith/prayer life, and social interaction.

CLUBS • Drama Club • Rosary Club • Math Club • Newspaper Club • Student Council

• Spanish Enrichment Program • Young Rembrandts (Art Club) • Choir • Band • Orchestra • Piano • Crusaders of Charity Service Club • St. Paul’s Circle Club ATHLETICS • Football • Volleyball • Basketball • Track • Intramural Sports

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Days of the Week Wednesday Tuesday & Thursday Monday-Wednesday-Friday Monday-Friday Monday-Friday

Hours 9-10 am 8:40-11:15 or 12:15-2:50 8:40-11:15 or 12:15-2:50 8:40-11:15 or 12:15-2:50 8:40-2:50

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Before & After School Care Program Children need to be engaged in a comfortable, yet stimulating environment. Our after-school program allows Holy Cross children to balance learning and fun. From homework help to fun physical activities, our After Care Program is designed so that every student has a great experience. We offer before school care starting at 7:00 am and after school care from 3-6 pm.

Our After Care program has a couple of key focus areas: • Homework Help • Physical Fitness • Creative Expression Holy Cross is committed to providing a fun, safe, and caring after school care environment for your children.

Crusader Service Awards Holy Cross School is excited to implement two new virtue-based service awards for our students this year. The awards are an example of how our Priests and faculty strive to help students internalize Catholic virtues on a daily basis.

The “Being Christ to Others” Award is given to students who go above and beyond our normal expectations on a daily basis. These students are recognized at Mass and presented with a framed certificate and pin in front of the entire student body.

The Crusader of Service Award is given to students who demonstrate Catholic virtue to others.

This award is given by the Principal and includes a certificate and a crusader locket magnet.

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Building to do God’s Work 2016 Building Projects and new Course offerings Holy Cross Completed Construction Projects

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• New Technology Lab- with (28) computer work stations • Expanded Library- with additional space, tables, books, and comfortable reading chairs • Security Cameras- throughout school, church and playground • New Expanded Music Room • State of the Art Sound System and Projector in Gymnasium • Updated Science Lab

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• Spanish- Enrichment middle school students - 6th - 8th grade • Spanish Enrichment classes- for K-5 students • Multiple course offerings in preschool for 2-4 year olds

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Holy Cross School Continues to Expand In a climate where many Catholic schools are experiencing a decrease in enrollment, Holy Cross School in Batavia is an exception. The school has expanded its facilities every year since it opened in 2008 and the 2016/2017 student population is now double from its initial enrollment.

“In just eight short years, Holy Cross Catholic School has become one of the leaders in academic excellence and Catholic faith formation in the Fox Valley area,” said Michael Kagan, Superintendent of Schools, Rockford Diocese.

The upcoming academic year brings many

enhancements to the school including a new fouryear-old pre-Kindergarten program offered five days per week; a state of the art security system with cameras throughout the school and church; Chromebooks for every class and Ipads for Kindergarten; a school day Spanish language program for middle school students and after school Spanish program for elementary students; and increases in the size of the technology room, music room and library.

“The continual expansion we experience is evidence of our achievements,” said Mike Puttin,

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Principal, Holy Cross School. “We have built our model with a focus on individual academic plans in math, literature and language arts to best serve the interests of each child. As a result, this year thirty percent of our eighth grade class received academic scholarships to area high schools.”

Due to significant growth, Mary DeBlock has been hired to be the Assistant Principal with a focus on grades K-5 curriculum for the 2016/2017 school year.

“As a founding staff member of Holy Cross Catholic School, I have been privileged to be part of the most extraordinary team of teachers and administrators,”

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stated DeBlock. “Their dedication and commitment to providing children with a superior faith based education in grades preschool through 8th in preparation to excel at college preparatory high schools is unparalleled.”

About Holy Cross School As the first new Catholic school in the Rockford Diocese in over 30 years, Holy Cross Catholic School in Batavia opened its doors in August of 2008. Currently serving over 400 students from the Fox Valley area, Holy Cross Catholic School provides an intensely faith-based, academically challenging and differentiated education to students in preschool through eighth grade. Holy Cross is committed to educating students beyond the fundamentals while fostering an environment of cooperation, responsibility, respect, and service to others in preparation for life as faith-filled adults.

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Ceres Food Services Ceres Food Group is the dining services provider who offers fresh, wholesome meals to the students. We are excited to be a part of the Holy Cross Catholic School.

Our organization was established in 1996 as a strategic partner for the school food authority of the Archdiocese of Chicago. We are the meal provider of choice for elementary and secondary schools in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.

Ceres takes the “food” and the “service” parts of our job seriously. We recognize that healthy food, served in a pleasant environment, can promote student success.

Here is what you can expect: • Kid-friendly recipes developed by professional chefs and registered dietitians • State-of-the-art food safety program • Choice of two entrées each day • Mini rainbow salad bar daily • Fruits, and Veggies every day

• No pre-ordering • Online student meal accounts • Monthly promotions & Culinary Exploration Days • Student focus groups and excellent hospitality

High School Scholarships Class of 2016 Holy Cross School in Batavia announced merit-based academic scholarships received by six 8th grade students, nearly 30% of the class, to area high schools. The number of scholarships represents a new record for the eight-year old school. “The scholarships are a testimony to the motivation of our students and the solid academic foundation offered by Holy Cross,” said Mike Puttin, Principal. According to Anthony Tinerella, Head of School and Principal at Marmion Academy, “Students that come to Marmion Academy from Holy Cross are well prepared for the rigors of high school. They excel not only in academics, but as leaders in athletics and extracurricular programs.”

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Lindsay Olson - St. Francis HS College Prep Patrick Donahoe - Marmion Academy Sarah Jochum - Rosary High School Justin Suess - Marmion Academy Ava Carlson - St. Francis HS College Prep.

Jared Horsfall - Aurora Central Catholic.

The Holy Cross School Community congratulates the outstanding academic achievement of our Class of 2016!

Holy Cross School & Parish- Guardian Angel Fund Due to the generosity of many, Holy Cross Catholic School is able to provide need based financial aid to over 10% of our student body. The Guardian Angel Fund provides need based assistance on an annual basis. Nearly $50,000 in financial aid was spread amongst 30+ families during the 2016-17 academic school year. We plan to continue to expand this very important program so more students can experience our amazing Catholic school.

“Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go: keep her, for she is your life.”

Proverbs 4:13

Holy Cross Home and School Association The most frequent questions posed by parents throughout the school year are, “What is Home and School?” and “What does Home and School do?” and “How do you volunteer?” Most simply explained, Holy Cross Home and School Association (HSA) is very similar to PTA’s or PTO’s in other educational institutions. We have a defined set of by-laws that outline our purpose and functions, with officers and board members selected by the Principal and Pastor on a term basis.

What does HSA do? We serve many purposes, all very important - however most commonly we function in the capacity of obtaining funding to use for the school and educational improvements. This includes monthly efforts (field trips, classroom supplies & parties, online programs, etc.,) and school year specific initiatives. For example, during the 2015-2016 school year we focused on technology. We increased the inventory from 30 Chrome books/ cart for grades 5-8 to an additional 80 chrome books and 3 additional carts.

By doing this each grade (5-8) received 1 cart of chrome books to share throughout school year. This allows teachers in each grade the flexibility to plan within the grade and share as needed.

For the 2016-2017 school year we purchased a sound system for the gymnasium with a projector and drop down screen. It is currently being utilized for assemblies, sporting activities and special events.

How can you help? There are many opportunities to volunteer on various committees throughout the year - even if you work outside of the home.

We have three classroom parties, monthly breakfasts or lunches for the teachers and special events overseen by the Hospitality Committee, as well as, Daddy/Daughter Dance committee, Walk A Thon committee and Fun lunch....just to name a few.

Please consider becoming active in the Holy Cross Community and your child’s educational experience at Holy Cross Catholic School by volunteering and making memories.

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Letters & Quotes from the parents

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“Come and See.” John 1:39 Our Lord seemed to be talking to us with these words as we considered enrolling our children in the new Catholic School under construction at Holy Cross Parish. Like so many other curious parents, we came to those initial meetings, asked questions, were intrigued by the answers, and signed registration forms, trusting God would help us pay that tuition! Mysteriously, we found ourselves learning and growing, too, as Tom headed to Mrs. Laura Behee’s 4th grade classroom and Clare to Mrs. Bobbie Von Lunen’s 1st Grade when those inviting doors opened wide in August, 2008.

As parents, we had Faith in our priests’ leadership.

Monsignor Deutsch (Fr. Dan back then) placed Christ first in Mass, in prayer, in selection of books, in celebration of Feast Days, through classroom statues, on banners in the gym, in daily announcements and in our hearts.

We were encouraged to listen and trust Him and were blessed as a result.

We also had Hope in our glorious teachers. Every

single Holy Cross faculty and staff member has brought their unique Spirit and enthusiasm to the challenge, to bring us together in Love and excellent instruction, whether they stayed briefly or all these years. So many gave up meaningful jobs at other fine schools to join this Mission of God’s. Along with decorating Homerooms and mapping curriculums, they accepted the vocation of helping create a Family here for Christ.

A few words on paper can’t do full justice to the Wonder of those first, fledgling years: So much was critiqued and refined; annual All Saints Day parades and Marian processions brought so much joy; we adapted to a crazy 3am sprinkler malfunction (closed school for just one day!) and frequent schedule changes; inevitable growing pains were endured with ever-present Grace; laughter and teamwork spread inside and beyond the building walls; in truth, Holy Cross School grew like every Family, with learning and loving the steady Goal every single day.

Ten years later, Holy Cross School still invites us all

into the tremendous mystery of Christ’s Light in our world. Tom and Clare are just two of so many students distinctively better for the opportunity to be part of this adventure. We early arrivals have sometimes been called pioneers; in fact, maybe we, like each of us in our own time, have just followed the same mysterious Call that has been tugging on hearts since the first apostles met Our Lord. Along this Way, He intends to teach us about Charity, to share His Word, to be fortified by His Sacraments, to honor His Mother, to learn from His Saints, to allow His Spirit to guide us, and to rest in His Presence.

In the unsteady, challenging world of parenting in this new millennium, we thank God for inviting us to Holy Cross School. We will treasure forever all that He has given us in being part of this holy Place.

“For no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor 3:11 ~ Jim and Debbie Glemkowski

Quotes from Holy Cross Parents, Past & Present “We wish all the schools in the world could be like Holy Cross School.”

“Starting every day with Mass has been a blessing”.

“My daughter loved Holy Cross School.

She made life long friends there who are to this day her closest friends. Her faith grew big and is now an adoration adorer every Tuesday and has never missed a Sunday Mass since she started college.”

“We loved Holy Cross and have nothing but fond memories of our time there”.

“Thank you for keeping Christ in the center of our school.”

“Transferring to Holy Cross was one of the greatest gifts in our lives, for my daughter and our entire family. I wish my daughter could stay there forever.

My daughter has had the best experience so far in her life, growing closer to God, making her communion, preparing for confirmation, gaining lifelong friends, all while knowing she is prepared for high school is truly a blessing.”

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ALumni HC Alumni Information Holy Cross Catholic School Alumni are succeeding! Since opening our school, our alumni are doing amazing things. We pride ourselves on preparing them for high school and beyond. They have attended various local high schools including: • Marmion Academy • Benet Academy • Rosary High School • St. Francis College Prep • Aurora Central Catholic • Many local public high schools Many of our alumni have achieved prestigous honors, including: • National Honor Society • National Merit Scholars • Illinois State Scholar • Scholar Athlete • Presidential List

• High Honor Roll • ROTC We are pleased to announce some of the schools our alumni are attending, many of which have received scholarships to: • Franciscan University of Steubenville • Creighton University • University of Notre Dame • University of Nebraska • University of Illinois • University of Chicago • United States Naval Academy • Florida State University • Northwestern University • Purdue University • Loyola University Chicago • Marquette University • Benedictine University • Belmont University • University of Alabama

Isiah 54:13 “All your Children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.”

We are Children of God We are Holy Cross School We attend daily Mass We attend weekly Adoration We go to Confession each month We attend spiritual retreats We participate in community service projects We pray every day We are Holy Cross Catholic School Come pray with us

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