General Notices 

**An important reminder to please use the crosswalks when crossing the streets and use the crosswalk light on Taylor Street for safety reasons. **

Prayer for Tai Po, Hong Kong TODAY in the Chapel at 12:15

Please join us to pray for the families of the victims of the fire, the souls of the people who died, and for the courageous firefighters who are still battling the flames.  

Binders at Market Mall

There is an abundance of binders at the Market Mall Lost & Found so if you’re missing yours, please go to the Administration Office located right off the Food Court.

✨ CALLING ALL GRADE 9s! ✨ 
 Looking for something fun to do at lunch? Want to meet new people and build real skills while you’re at it? 
Then Grade 9 Guidance Club is the place to be! 

Join us for student-led, hands-on activities, chances to connect with other Grade 9s, and opportunities to grow into future leaders of the club. 

📍 Room 113 (Ms. Rowe's classroom) 

📅 Friday, November 28th 
⏰ At noon 

Come by, try it out, and get involved. We’d love to see you there! 

2025-26 Media Release Forms – Only 32% completed

This is a reminder that Student Media Release forms must be completed by November 28th.

The form must be filled out by a parent/guardian; one per student attending Holy Cross.

Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JC6xfZVFUrcvyb1GUkUJ_D9aR-6htJXwae8C3GJtadw/edit  

It is important for us to know your wishes regarding division and media coverage of student achievements and events during the time your child is a student within our school division. 

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Theatre Access November 24-28

The Theatre will be closed at noon hour except for choir and class access due to set up for the play.

Math Contest - TODAY

Are you interested in solving problems, thinking logically, or enjoy writing math contests? Then come check out the first ever YXE Team Math Contest on December 13th. It will be a day of fun problem solving with games, challenges, and some prizes! All abilities and grade levels are welcome to join this free event. Please see Ms. Roesch, Friday, Nov. 28, at lunch (Rm 365) for more details. Hope to see you there!

Fire Cadet Program – LAST DAY

Are you interested in a career as a firefighter? There is a Fire Cadet program in semester 2 for grade 11 and 12 students. You get to go and do actual firefighting activities! If you are interested, stop by student services for an application form. Deadline to apply is November 28^th at noon.

Cafeteria in Period 1

For the next few weeks Ms. Climenhaga's Period 1 Visual Art 90 class will be taking place in the cafeteria in order to have access to a sink. 7 tables now have signs indicating they are reserved for Period 1, and we'd like to ask that nobody sit at those tables between 8:35 - 9:42 am. 

Reminder 

A reminder the commons is closed for cleaning in Period 4. 

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation! 

Scent-free School! 

Reminder to all students that Holy Cross is a scent-free building.  Please refrain from using excessive amounts of perfumes, colognes or body sprays which would impact those around you who have allergies to strong scents. 

Driver’s Ed 

Please remember to check the Driver’s Ed bulletin board near Student Services for your drive times. 

Also on shortened Thursdays, Driver’s Ed classes run from 12:30 – 3:30 in Room 354. 

Homework Hall Tutorial  

Would you like help from a teacher with your homework in a quiet space? Homework Hall tutorial time takes place each lunch hour in Room 341 (Mr. Heath's room). All students are welcome to attend. 

Music

There is an ALTO practice TODAY at lunch.

Alice in Wonderland – Pick Up TODAY

Can the following students please see Mrs. McGonigal to pick up their Alice posters TODAY:

Dominic R.              Kalyna F.                Charlotte M.           Sophia H.      

Emmy K.                Nwabuko I.             Jessica A.               Emmi S.

Avery R.                  Eliza M.                  Claire H.                 Brielle M.

Time, Talent, and Treasure – Advent & CAP Opportunities

Please speak with Mrs. Dale for clarification about any activity, and to sign up.

JPIInies – We are asking students to bring a toonie and/the following should be mini or travel sized: toothpastes, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lip balm. Everything collected will go to those in need during this Advent season as part of Christmas hampers. Please bring to your Period 3 class by Friday, December 12. Thank you for your support!

Adopt An Elder – Donate your time, talent, and treasure as you receive the name of an Elder who resides at Stensrud Lodge (across McEown Street from Holy Cross). You will learn what their hobbies and interests are so that you can provide them with a nice card and small appropriate gift for their Christmas party, which is during lunch on Monday, December 15. Let’s have a large group of Crusaders crossing the street to bring joy to these elders!

Regional Psychiatric Center (RPC) – In St. Paul’s letter to the Hebrews, Chapter 13, verse 3, we read, “continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” We have the opportunity to help the clients at the RPC enjoy some Christmas joy. Holy Cross’s donation to the Cathedral gift is individual packages of microwave popcorn, and hot chocolate. Donations of this treasure need to be made before Dec. 16. We will also be making Christmas Cards to go with the gifts, stay tuned for card-making lunches and afternoons.

Cafeteria 

** Cafeteria lunch cards can be used now. ** 

The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:  

Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks. 

November 28^th – Perogies & Sausage

December 1^st – Chicken Burgers

December 2^nd – Meatballs on pasta with sauce

Clubs

Bannock & Tea

An Elder Will Be Joining Us!

We are honoured to welcome an Elder who will share knowledge, stories, and guidance on December 2.

Join us Tuesday at lunch for beading and the wisdom of an Elder.
All students are welcome — come as you are!

Where: Office Conference Room – come down to the main office and we’ll direct you to the correct space.
 We’d love to see you there!

Holy Cross Youth Alliance 

The Youth Alliance is back! This group is for our 2SLGBTQ+ Students and Allies! It focuses on advocacy and support for all our students and staff here, regardless of their identity. We meet every Thursday during noon hour in room 361. Join us for our 10th year of being a club at Holy Cross, a school where everyone belongs! ❤️ 

Rosary group

The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel on Mondays at 12:15, rosaries and copies of the prayers will be provided.  Rosaries will be made on Wednesdays after school in Room 241 from 3:20-4:35. You can count 1.25 hours toward your CAP for each session attended (4 sessions = 5 hours).  Please contact Mrs. Dale if you have any questions.    

Chess Club  

Chess club has moved to room 377 in the new portables.

All levels of skill are welcome.

Book Club  

Join the HCHS's Book Club and discover new worlds with fellow students who love to read. We’re all about great books, good conversation, and an escape from the usual routine. 

We meet on the last Tuesday of every month during lunch in classroom 102. Bring your lunch and a list of your favorite books, and we’ll pick 2-3 to read for the month.  

Games Club 

All those students interested in playing board games and card games over lunch hour are invited to come out and play in Room 122 Tuesday – Friday. If you do not know how to play, you will learn. See Mr. Allen for more information. 

Athletics 

Wrestling

Wrestling practices are Monday to Friday, from 3:30 - 5:15 in the North Gym (old gym) and EVERYONE is welcome!  All you will need is a pair of clean gym shoes, shorts/t-shirt, and a water bottle.  There are no cuts on this team.  If you missed the intro meeting and want more information, please speak to Mr. Wihak in Room 374 (new portables) to get the info!  See you all there!

Boys Soccer 

The following soccer players need to return their jerseys and shorts ASAP.   

Dylan L.         

Student Services 

Student Service Notices can be found in more detail on the Counsellor Connection Website. Go here to see more details and access links: https://shorturl.at/IyekP 

SIEC - Try a Career Opportunities!! Grade 10-12

• Tech Spotlight on Careers - Deadline to register December 1^st - www.sasaktooniec.ca/tech 
• See all the options on the Student Services Bulletin board - deadlines are approaching.

All Students

• Giving Forward: Enactus Volunteer Opportunities - https://www.enactussask.com/givingfwrd
• Programs with Truly Alive Foundation: Youth Entrepreneurship training, My Hair My Crown, and Haus of Nexus - https://sites.google.com/gscs.ca/gscs-counselor-connection/high-schools/holy-cross/student-notices?authuser=0

Grade 12 Students

• Schulich Leaders scholarship application Due Monday December 8th: forms.gle/8Db5zCGm8o3PDun46