Daily Notices November 6th
General Notices
Used to be held on a Monday
From 1921 to 1930, Remembrance Day (then called Armistice Day) was held on whichever Monday in which the week of November 11 fell. In 1931 a bill passed by the House of Commons changed the name and day of the commemorative holiday.
Poppies
Please make a donation and receive a poppy for Remembrance Day. We will collect funds until Tuesday Nov 10 and there will be a prize for the homeroom who with the most donations.
Rock your Mocs – November 9th
Monday, November 9 Wear moccasins if you have them!
Memorial Mass
We will be celebrating our annual Memorial Mass for those whom we have lost in the past year, or in any of our school years, on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Mass will start at the beginning of lunch in the Chapel. There is a table set up in the Chapel where you can put a funeral card or picture of the person you would like remembered at our Mass; these will be returned to you after the Mass. You can put these pictures and cards up already so we can keep your loved ones in our prayers during the month of November. Everyone is welcome to attend this Mass!
Chapel News
Jesus is now present in the tabernacle in the Chapel. You will notice that the tabernacle light is on. Please keep this in mind when you are visiting our Chapel for prayer or reflection. God bless you.
Weight Room
Please remember you must be changed out and have a weight room pass to use the weight room, please see any PE teacher or lunch supervisor to purchase one. If you are caught in the weight room without a band, you will be asked to leave. If you lend a band to a student who has not purchased their own, yours will be taken away.
Booster Juice Fundraiser for Grad 2027
Booster Juice on Nov 20 - The graduating class of 2027 has organized a Booster juice healthy hunger sale for Friday November 20. All orders are done online, and you simply pay with your credit card, then it will be delivered to the school at lunch for students to pick it up according to their grade and last name. We look forward to your support! Go to www.HealthyHunger.ca and click “Create your Parent Account”. Orders need to be in by Sunday, Nov 15.
Cafeteria line
Students are not allowed to use multiple phones in the cafeteria line to pay for items. One transaction only - Cash or your own phone for debit purchases. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
ISAC
Holy Cross now has an Indigenous Student Achievement Coordinator! Our ISAC is Bernadette Keshane and she is based out of Room 235 at Holy Cross. She is here on Tuesday and Thursdays all day and Friday mornings. Students are welcome to connect with her in Room 235. There will be noon hour activities on the days when she is at Holy Cross.
Holy Cross Indigenous Student Opportunities Edsby Page
We have an Edsby page highlighting opportunities, events and other important information for Indigenous students and families. To access in Edsby: please search for the group and then "join".
Student Verification Forms
Parents - if there are updates to your contact information, address, phone number, emergency contacts, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/rbmPnvdbk5nScyBB9
Student Media Release
Please fill out our GSCS Media Release form. One Media Consent form is now "valid" for the entire duration of each student's time at a school. If a student transfers to a new school, a new form will have to be completed, including transitioning from elementary to high school.
The form must be filled out by a parent/guardian; one per student attending Holy Cross:
https://forms.gle/CSsfXp2uzbNS5FQa7
The Student Media Release form is mandatory; 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. Please note this form also includes permission for your child to be included in the yearbook.
Extended Leave Forms
If you are going to miss 4 or more days of school, you must complete an extended leave form from the main office. Please pick up the form 2 weeks in advance to allow time to complete the form and connect with teachers.
Homework Hall Tutorial
Would you like help from a teacher with your homework in a quiet space? Homework Hall tutorial time takes place every lunch hour in Room 332. All students are welcome to attend; it does not have to be assigned to you – you can just drop in.
SRC
SRC Open House Meeting Monday November 9th
On this coming Monday the SRC will be hosting an open house meeting. Both teachers and students are welcome to attend. This meeting is for anyone who wants to see what we do on SRC and offer ideas or constructive feedback. Please come to room 381 at lunch on Monday if you'd like to participate. More open house meetings will be held throughout the year as well.
Music
There is an ALTO practice TODAY at lunch.
Graduation
Grade 12 Grad sponsorship letters - we have copies at the main office for students to pick up.
There are also Fundscrip Gift Card Fundraiser forms at the office. The deadline for orders is November 17th, 2026.
Driver’s Ed
Please make sure to check the Driver’s Ed bulletin board for the driving schedule. Take a picture of the schedule so you don’t forget.
Cafeteria
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
Nov 6th – Perogies & Sausage
Nov 9th – Smokey on a bun
Nov 10th – Souvlaki on a bun
Musical
Ticket Sales
Want to help sell tickets for the musical? Sign up in room 361 at the start of lunch on Monday, November 9th. See Ms. Fuller if you have any questions.
Set Painting
We will be set painting after school every Mon-Thursday. You can come one day a week or as many as you can fit in your schedule. Join our Edsby group for updates.
Volunteer
Volunteers needed at The Bentley Home
The retirement home is looking for student volunteers who are interested in getting experience working in a commercial kitchen and serving their senior residents. This would be a great experience for someone interested in the culinary arts while also providing an opportunity to earn CAP hours. If you are interested, please call or text Cameron at 1-250-580-3988 or email him at cameron.simo@cogirseniorliving.ca
CAP Opportunity
Afternoons available at awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik - St. Francis School (2010 7th St E): Thursdays: Nov 19, and Dec 10. from 1-3:30pm. Please see Mrs. Dale to sign up or send her an Edsby message.
Volunteers needed for Christmas Concert
Clubs
Faith and Science - TODAY
We will have our next meeting TODAY at lunch in room 400. We will be discussing the Anthropic principle (The idea that the universe is oriented toward the existence of life). We will also be looking at “A Smooth Exit from Eternal Inflation”. This is the last study published by Stephen Hawking before his death that he wrote with Thomas Hertog. You can pick up a copy from Mr. Cratty in room 400. If you have questions about the journal article as you read it, stop by at lunch or after school this week.
Pray the Rosary
Every Monday at 12:15 in the Chapel. We have rosaries, and rosary pamphlets to make this a prayerful experience for you. Please join us for this time of community prayer.
Youth Alliance
The Youth Alliance Club is a group for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies. Hosted in Room 361, this safe and inclusive space meets every other Thursday all year!
Rosary Group
Our Rosary Group meets every Wednesday after school from 3:15-4:45 in the Chapel to make rosaries that are donated around the world. One Wednesday will earn you 1.5 CAP hours. Please contact Mrs. Dale if you have any questions.
Knitting Club
Calling all knitters and stitchers! Knitting and Stitching club takes place every Thursday after school in room 111: beginning at 3:20 on regular days and at 12:35 on shortened days. Bring your crochet, your knitting, or any other fibre art, or come start something new! See you there!
Film Club
TUESDAYS AT LUNCH IN 121!
Welcome back, Fantastic Film Friends, and a warm welcome to everyone who likes to watch the newest trailers and short films, then discuss all things cinema among a most excellent student-led crowd! Drop in, bring your lunch and a friend, and let’s get rolling!
Youth Alpha - TODAY
Attention Gamers!
The Chess and Games Club is now open and ready for your genius. For those interested in chess, please feel free to attended Monday to Friday anytime over lunch in room 377. For those interested in board games, card games, and RPG games, please go to room 122 every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
For more information, please see Mr. Allen, Mr. Plaskett, or Mr. Spehar.
Athletics
Junior Football
Come to PE office TODAY to pick up your Football shirt at BEGINNING of lunch! Must be at beginning of lunch 🤓 Wear your shirt this afternoon to support the Senior Team as they gear up for Friday Night Lights tonight!
Curling
Curling tryouts will be moved to Monday, November 16th. They will take place at Nutana Curling Rink at 3:30 pm. Please join the Edsby Curling group for more information!
Boys Soccer
All players must return their soccer jerseys ASAP to Mr. Regel (room 356) or the main office.
Kaleb F. Van M. Tega O. Subomi A. Toki O.
Simon P. Ebeneezer C. Josh A. Ethan I. Michael S.
Yossi M. Ethan O. Logan P. Posi O. James P.
Dom Y. Kieve F. David I.
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/T4hue
USASK info Session
USask is hosting an information session in Saskatoon on Monday, November 9 from 4:30-6:30 pm at Saskatoon Public Library - Alice Turner Library.
F.I.R.E. Cadet Program
Grade 11–12 students interested must apply through Student
Services by November 25.
U of C at Holy Cross: U of C advisors are coming to Holy Cross! They will have a presentation on Thursday November 26th at 2:00 pm in the library at the office. Any students in grade 10-12 who are interested can sign up in Student Services.
