Daily Notices September 14th
General Notices
Holy Cross Clothing Sale
There will be a clothing sale Wednesday, September 16th at lunch near the school entrance. Come out and get some merch to show your support for the Holy Cross Crusaders!
We will try our best to have the sale ready to go at 11:45 am. Cash, debit and credit will be accepted.
Rosary Today
To celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross TODAY, please join us in the Chapel to pray the Rosary starting at 12:15. We have rosaries and rosary prayer leaflets to help you pray.
Welcome Masses at Holy Spirit
Tuesday - Grade 10s and 11s. Wednesday - Grade 9s and 12s. Please dress appropriately for walking to Holy Spirit and praying in a sacred space. Leave your backpacks in your classroom and be sure to sit with your class according to the seating plan. Please make this a prayerful experience, and a respectful time of rejoicing and celebrating with our hosts at Holy Spirit parish.
TOONIES FOR TERRY – Terry Fox Fundraiser
“Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going without me.” When Terry spoke these works in 1980, he could not have imagined that 45 years later so many would take up his call. Last year 3.9 million students in Canada were walking, rolling, wheeling, running, and fundraising. Last year we were a part of that number and our school contributed $1,794.30 to cancer research. The Terry fox team has reached an extraordinary milestone of raising $1 billion dollars, to date, for cancer research in Terry’s name. This achievement belongs to every volunteer, donor, and fundraiser who believes in Terry’s dream and helps turn it into lasting impact. But that number represents more than dollars. It means lives improved, discoveries made, and hope extended to families across Canada and around the world.
This year, students from Mrs. Turk’s and Mrs. Sherven’s grade 11 and 12 Phys ed classes will be heading our fundraising endeavors. We want to raise TOONIES FOR TERRY. Our goal is to raise $2 per person in our building. The class that can raise the most amount of money will earn Nesters’ Long Johns for their entire class.
We will do our 20 min walk for Terry on Monday Sept 21st during period 3. Grade 9s will start walking at 11:00, grade 10s at 11:15, grade 11 at 11:30, and grade 12s at 11:40. We will send out the route closer to the date.
You can give your donations to your homeroom teacher, who will collect them in the envelope they were provided. Or you can donate online. If you donate online, encourage your teacher to set up a classroom page so that the money still goes towards your class winning long johns. Our school’s fundraising page is: https://schools.terryfox.ca/HolyCrossHigh
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.
Music
Choir
Sectional will be cancelled today, please come see Mr. Schroeder to sign up for a five-minute voice placement.
Driver’s Ed
Please make sure to check the Driver’s Ed bulletin board for the driving schedule.
New classes will be starting in October so make sure to register.
Volunteer
CAP Opportunity - If you would like to get started on the volunteer hours for your CAP, there are two afternoons open at awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik - St. Francis School (2010 7th St E): Thursday, Sept 17 and Thursday, Oct 1 from 1-3:30pm. Please see Mrs. Dale to sign up or send her an Edsby message. There will be 4 more opportunities before Christmas as well.
Cafeteria
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
Sept 14th – Chicken Burgers
Sept 15th – Ginger Beef & Rice
Sept 16th – Dry ribs & Veggies
Clubs
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.
Faith and Science
Are you curious about the natural relationship that exists between faith and science? Are you interested in reading philosophy, theology, and scientific journal articles? Are you interested in lively conversation and serious reflection then come to our first information meeting at lunch on Wednesday in room 400 (Mr. Cratty’s room in the new portables). Come check it out!
Global Bridges
We will be starting a new group in the school dedicated to increasing unity and understanding between cultures and encouraging empowerment within our school and community. If you would like to come discuss what this group may look like, come to an information meeting in room 400 (Mr. Cratty’s room in the new portables) on Friday at lunch. All are welcome!
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!
Outdoor Ed - Senior Hike
Attention all Grade 12s interested in participating in the Senior Hiking Trip this year! You MUST be registered in at least 3 in-person classes in the second semester to be eligible to attend this year's trip. We will have our first meeting in April, so stay tuned for the specific date. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Wihak.
Athletics
Junior Boys Volleyball
Our first practice will be TODAY after school, 3:30-5pm in the North Gym.
Please see Mrs. Santos is you cannot make it.
Senior Boys Basketball Meeting
Mandatory meeting in Mr. Vause's room (116) on Wednesday at lunch. This meeting is for all senior boys basketball players of last years team AND any players that will be trying out for the team this year.
Morning Ball
Due to morning classes in the gym in the first semester, there will no longer be morning ball. The weight room will still be open in the mornings EXCEPT on Tuesdays. Please do not enter the gym area while classes are in session unless you are going to the weight room.
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
SaskPolytech Open House Date for Saskatoon is on October 21st (1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.). Dates for other locations available at [saskpolytech.ca]
University of Saskatchewan Open House on Friday September 25th.
UBC at Holy Cross: University of British Columbia advisors are coming to Holy Cross! They will have a presentation on Tuesday October 13th at lunch time in the Large Office Conference room. Any students in grade 10-12 who are interested can sign up in Student Services.
Grade 12 Students – Counsellors will meet with all Grade 12s in classes during mid-September to give information about graduation requirements, post-secondary applications and much more. Stay tuned for dates!
Loran Scholarship Applications are now open for the 2027 Loran Award! Deadline: October 15, 2026, noon https://loranscholar.ca/the-program/how-to-apply/
Scholarship Workshop: October 2nd in library at noon for any students in grade 10-12 who are interested!
Are you interested in the Army Reserves? Open house 930 Idylwyld Dr N Saskatoon Sept 26th 10:00am-6:00pm
Under SIEC – Try a Career Opportunities!! Grades 10-12
- Skills Bootcamp Game-On: Deadline to apply Monday, Oct. 5
- Skills Bootcamp Hairstyling and Esthetics: Deadline to apply Tuesday, Oct. 6
www.saskatooniec.ca/hairstyling
- Skills Bootcamp Automotive: Deadline to apply Wednesday Oct. 7 www.saskatooniec.ca/automotive
- Skills Bootcamp Electrical: Deadline to apply Tuesday, Oct. 7
www.saskatooniec.ca/electrical
- Skills Bootcamp Autobody: Deadline to apply Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Skills Bootcamp Welding and Fabrication: Deadline to apply Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Skills Bootcamp Recreation & Tourism: Deadline to apply Thursday, Oct. 15
- HEALTHLINK: Discover your Path in Healthcare Deadline to apply Sept. 29 www.saskatooniec.ca/health-care
In the Community
Holy Spirit Parish
