Mark C. DeMareo, Ed.D. PRINCIPAL

Holy Cross Academy

40 Rumson Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Tel: 732-842-0348

January 22, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians:

From the Principal

January is a time for taking stock and setting goals. Many adults make some type of New Year’s resolutions. Then two weeks later, most realize that they haven’t followed through. Kids are no different. Why not make this the year that your child learns how to achieve the goals he/she sets for themselves? When your child sets a goal, encourage them to choose one they can reach in a short time frame. Then, help them follow four steps for achieving the goal: 1. State the goal. “My goal is to learn my multiplication facts.” She should write it down and post

it where she will see it. 2. Plan how to meet the goal. “I will make flash cards and study them for 15 minutes every night.

I will ask Dad to quiz me on Fridays.” 3. Talk about the goal with others. This builds commitment to the goal. Your child should tell her

teacher what she plans to do. 4. Do each step in the plan, one at a time. If problems come up, talk about possible solutions. Perhaps

she is too tired after doing her homework each night to review her flash cards. Maybe she could study them in the mornings while she eats breakfast instead.

Don’t forget to praise your child for her effort each step of the way. “I am proud of you for studying your multiplication facts this morning.” And when she achieves her goal, celebrate the way her hard work paid off!

The following HCA students are published authors Congratulations to the following young writers who had their stories published in the book, Crazy Creatures, New Jersey Stories Edited by Kat Cockrill and published by Young Writers:

Juliet Swanton – Grade 4 Ennis Straine – Grade 4

Shea N. Taylor – Grade 4 Reese Gill – Grade 4

Portia Merklinger – Grade 4 Ella Kelly – Grade 4 Lexi Bosi – Grade 4

Clarissa McGuinness – Grade 4

Robert Walsh – Grade 4 Phineus Gasiorowski – Grade 4

Kenneth Windsor – Grade 4 ~

Jack Morris – Grade 5 Mairead Hempstead – Grade 5

~ Olivia Domagala – Grade 7

Danny M. Burgess – Grade 7 Roman Overmyer – Grade 7 Isabella Pasccuci – Grade 7

Peter Calistri – Grade 7 Riley Gill – Grade 7

Jack Gasiorowski – Grade 7 Lizzy McCarthy – Grade 7

~ Allison Urbanski – Grade 8

For the Young Writers’ contest, elementary school students had to create a creature of their own invention, and then write a story about it using just 100 words. The purpose at Young Writers is to encourage creativity in children and to inspire a love of the written word. Not only have these young authors created imaginative and inventive creatures, they’ve also crafted wonderful tales to showcase their creations. These stories are brimming with inspiration and cover a wide range of themes and emotions – from fun to fear and back again!

Reading opens the door to information and enjoyment It’s important to help your child understand the value of reading and how it connects to so many things in her life and in the world. Reading is essential for:

Obtaining information. People learn about rules, directions, facts and more. Have your childread a recipe to you as you cook. Read a manual aloud that explains how to put somethingtogether. Challenge him/her to read to find answers to questions, such as “How can I get a grassstain out of your shirt?”

Communication. Talk with your child about the ways reading and writing help youcommunicate with others—through mail, email, texts and notes. Then suggest that your childexchange letters with a friend. Or they could write an email to a local politician about an issuethat’s important to them.

Pleasure. Help your child plan a relaxing end-of-the-day reading routine. And be sure to helpthem find books that will give them a good laugh or take them on an exciting adventure.

Updates from the Social Studies Department – Grades 6, 7 and 8 by Mr. Michael McCue

In Sixth Grade, the students are continuing to learn how to think and write like historians. We just concluded learning about Ancient China. In addition to the content we created a Dynasty Organizer which essentially was a research paper in a much more condensed format. The students gathered information on the various dynasties, compiled it on a one-page document that had four quadrants, one for each dynasty respectfully. They organized each quadrant in chronological order and each box had all the information of a six-sentence paragraph but with far fewer words. In essence, they became familiar with the research, organizing, and presenting information process without the strain of writing a research paper.

They are currently learning about Ancient India in addition to some cross-curriculum content with science, specifically plate-tectonics. We are observing how geography and climate affect how people interact with their environment and the effects upon their culture. Along with culture, we will learn about two of the main religions throughout the world, Hinduism and Buddhism. Could there be any similarities to our Catholic religion and beliefs?

In Seventh Grade, the students are continuing to learn about Colonial America as well as learning various reading and note-taking strategies. This is already paying dividends inside and outside of the social studies classroom. We have been blending strategies such as Reading for Meaning, SQ3R, and various pre-writing strategies so we can be more effective readers, learners and writers. We know that there is still more growth to be had and we are confident that through practice prior to high school, they will be confident, successful, independent learners.

In Eighth Grade, we are continuing to practice our reading and writing strategies following the Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project outline. Content wise, they finished learning about the Age of Reform. On the hundredth anniversary of the 19th Amendment we learned how hard fought and determined the suffragist were in their nearly one-hundred-year struggle for an equal say. Furthermore, in true transcendentalist form, students were encouraged to pick a reformer on whom to do a biography. The biography was conventional in the sense that the person’s life experience was covered. The students also picked various quotes from the person that resonated with them personally. They then presented an informative Google slide presentation for their class to learn from.

STEM Updates from Ms. Evans

In Second Grade, students will investigate and classify different kinds of materials by observable properties, including color, texture, and heat conduction. After analyzing data from materials tested, the students will use a step-by-step design process to create an insulating cover for an ice pop to prevent melting.

Week of January 20th - Virtue of Self-Control Self-Control

Joyful mastery over one’s passions and desires. ~

Dear Jesus, Thank You for all the desires You have

given me, because they remind me of the desire in my heart that only You can fill! Help me to control my tongue when I am supposed to be silent; my hands when I

am supposed to keep them to myself; my eyes when I am supposed to be focused on a particular person or thing; and my ears to listen to only those things I am

supposed to hear.

Dr. DeMareo read from Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 as part of Tuesday’s morning’s announcement.

Our morning 9:00 a.m. Masses for January are as follows: Friday, January 24 (Grade 3)

Monday, January 27 (Grade 2) Wednesday, January 29 (Grade 1)

Monday, February 3 (Grade 8) Wednesday, February 5 (Grade7.1)

Friday, February 7 (Grade 7.2) Monday, February 10 (Grade 6)

Wednesday, February 12 (Grade 5) Friday, February 14 (Grade 4)

Monday, February 17 – NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day Wednesday, February 19 (Grade 3)

Friday, February 21 (Grade 2) Monday, February 24 (Grade 1)

Wednesday, February 26 (Grade 8) Friday, February 28 (Grade 7.1)

Father Manning’s Classroom Visits Monday, February 3: Grade 4 at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 7: Grade 8 at 10:15 a.m.

Monday, February 10: Grade 5 at 1::00 p.m. Friday, February 14: Grade 7.1 at 12:20 p.m. Friday, February 21: Grade 7.2 at 12:20 p.m. Monday, February 24: Grade 6 at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28: Grade 8 at 10:15 a.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Wednesday, February 5: Grade 3 at 10:55 a.m. and Grade 4 at 11:37 a.m. Wednesday, February 12: Grade 6 at 12:25 p.m. and Grade 5 at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 19: Grade 7.1 at 11:37 a.m. and Grade 7.2 at 12:19 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 – there will be no Exposition

Catholic Schools Week

Sunday, January 26th: 10:30 a.m. mass –All students wearing a Holy Cross shirt/sweatshirt will receive a homework pass following mass. Stop by and pick it up from Dr. DeMareo in the vestibule of the church!

Polar Bear Plunge – Meet under the Holy Cross Academy tent at 1:00 p.m. on the Seabright Beach. There will be complimentary donuts and hot chocolate. The PLUNGE takes place at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, January 27th: Arcade Games: 8:15 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. (Gym) Maryjane, Advisor Spelling Bee Competition: 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. (Gym) Rosemary Bell, Advisor

Tuesday, January 28th: Parent Classroom Visitations: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Registration for 2020-2021 school year – $100.00 off your registration fee if you register during Catholic School’s Week! Please look for the Registration Packet in your mail in the next few days.

Wednesday, January 29th: Career Day with Parents in each class

Sister Colleen Gibson, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph will visit all classrooms beginning at 8:15 a.m. Seminarians Anthony Gentile and Adam Johnson from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia will be visiting all classrooms beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, January 30th: Blue and Gold Day – students: wear your gym uniform and CRAZY socks!

Lower School Assembly: Magician Mike Period 2: Grades K, 1 and 2 (Gym) Period 3: Grades 3, 4 and 5 (Gym) Period 4: Grades 6 and 7 (Gym) 8th Grade vs. Faculty Volleyball Game: 1:00 p.m. in Gym Friday, January 31st: School-wide Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Noon Dismissal – Ice-skating for Grades K-7 at the Middletown Sports Complex: 12:45 p.m. till 2:45 p.m.

Today is the Day…To Know What Counts Not everything that counts can be counted. There is no intrinsic virtue to being poor and struggling; on the other hand, neither is being wealthy a sure sign of God’s blessing. God’s concern is your heart: He is more interested in developing character in your life than in enlarging your bank account. The most important thing, now and always, is to love God with all your heart and to pass those values on to those you influence. Having money is not the issue. Loving God is.

Money was made not to command our will, But all our lawful pleasures to fulfill.

-Abraham Cowley

God Bless,

Dr. Mark DeMareo Principal

HOLY CROSS ACADEMY

FEBRUARY 2020

*** 3 COMPLETE LUNCH CHOICES DAILY ***

Hot Entrees, Deli Du Jour, or Bagel Lunch

All Lunches come with Fruit, Veggies & Choice of Beverage. Fresh Soup on Tuesday & Thursday

Student Lunch $4.50

Student Name _______________

Grade/ Class________ # of Lunches______ X $4.50 = Total Due $_______

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

14 H, D or B Seabright Pizza Fresh Vegetable

Fresh Fruit

4 H, D or B Hot Dogs

Baked Beans Fresh Fruit

Chicken Noodle Soup

3 H, D or B NAE Chicken

Nuggets Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Fruit

5 H, D or B Baked Mozzarella Sticks w/ Marinara

Caesar Salad Fresh Fruit

6 H, D or BNAE Chicken

Sandwich Fresh Broccoli Fresh Fruit

Potato Cheddar Soup

7 H, D or B Hand Tossed Pizza

Fresh Vegetable Fresh Fruit

10 H, D or B Pancakes

Bacon Fresh Fruit & Yogurt

11 H, D or B Chicken Potstickers

Fresh Broccoli Fresh Fruit

Chicken Rice Soup

13 H, D or B Pasta w/ Organic Marinara Sauce

Fresh Veggie Fresh Fruit

Broccoli Cheddar

17 Presidents Day School Closed

18 H, D or BNAE Chicken Nuggets

Mashed Potatoes Fresh Fruit

Spicy Chicken Rice

19 H, D or B Macaroni &

Cheese Bread Roasted Veggies

Fresh Fruit

20 H, D or B Meatball Parmesan

Sub Fresh Vegetables

Fresh Fruit Vegetable Noodle

21 H, D or B Hand Tossed Pizza Fresh Vegetables

Fresh Fruit

24 H, D or B NAE Chicken

Sandwich Ranch Mashed

Potatoes Fresh Fruit

25 H, D or B Cheeseburger/ Veggieburger French Fries Fresh Fruit

Chicken Noodle Soup

26 H, D or B Chicken & Waffles

Fresh Vegetable Fresh Fruit

27 H, D or B Pasta w/ Meat Sauce

Bread Fresh Vegetable

Fresh Fruit Chefs Special Soup

12 H, D or B

Deli Du Jour Selection Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Turkey & Cheese Chicken Salad Egg Salad Turkey & Cheese Tuna Salad

28 H, D or B Seabright Pizza Fresh Vegetable

Fresh Fruit

Chicken Quesadilla Rice & Beans

All The Fixings Fresh Fruit

It’s Time for Catholic Schools Week!

January 26th - 31st

SUNDAY WE CELEBRATE OUR CATHOLIC FAITH 10:30 Mass & 1:00 Polar Plunge for Catholic Education

MONDAY WE CELEBRATE SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENT Cardboard Arcade Service Project & Spelling Bee

TUESDAY WE CELEBRATE OUR PARENTS

Classroom Visits & Re-Enrollment Kick-Off

WEDNESDAY WE CELEBRATE VOCATIONS AND CAREERS Seminarians, a Nun, Parents & Alumni share their careers

THURSDAY WE CELEBRATE OUR STUDENTS

Assemblies, Treats, and 8th Grade vs. Faculty Volleyball

FRIDAY WE CELEBRATE OUR FACULTY AND STAFF 9:00 Mass, Appreciation Luncheon hosted by 8th Grade, & Ice Skating Party for the whole school after Noon dismissal

#CSW2020 FOLLOW US!

Holy Cross Academy Rumson Check-In when you visit!

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#CSW2020 #hcarumson #hcarumsonraiders #hcarumsonpreschool

#catholicschoolshaveitall

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Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 2 Monmouth

14th ANNUAL

AOH POLAR PLUNGE FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION Sunday January 26TH, 2020 In Water 2:00

Host: Ocean House Tap & Grill, Sea Bright, NJ

HOLY CROSS ACADEMY RUMSON, NJ

WAIVER Form

SIGNED WAIVER REQUIRED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL THAT IS PARTICIPATING IN THE PLUNGE

NAME OF PARTICPANT_________________________________________________________________

I KNOW THAT A POLAR PLUNGE IS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY. I SHOULD NOT ENTER OR

PARTICIPATE UNLESS I AM MEDICALLY ABLE. I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND DIRECTIONS OF THE

PLUNGE SPONSORS. I ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PLUNGE INCLUDING BUT NOT

LIMITED TO THE EFFECTS OF EXTREMELY COLD WATER AND TEMPERATURE ON MY BODY, FALLS AND

THE RISKS OF ENTERING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. KNOWING THE RISKS I, MYSELF AND ANYONE ENTITLED

TO ACT ON MY BEHALF WAIVE AND RELEASE THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS, ALL SCHOOLS,

OCEAN HOUSE TAP & GRILL THE CITY OF SEA BRIGHT, NJ AND ALL SPONSORS, REPRESENTATIVES AND

THEIR SUCCESSORS FROM ALL CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION

IN THIS EVENT OR CARELESSNESS OF THE PERSON NAMED IN THIS WAIVER. IN ADDITION, I GRANT THE

ORGANIZORS TO USE ANY PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER MEDIA OF THIS EVENT FOR LEGITIMATE

PURPOSES. I KNOW THAT THIS EVENT INVOLVES THE COLLECTION OF PLEDGES. PERSONS UNDER 21

YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

PLUNGER’S UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE MUST HAVE THIS FORM SIGNED BY THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN

PLUNGE SIGNATURE_____________________________________________DATE_______________

QUESTIONS: jnsiv1958@GMAIL.COM OR AOHPLUNGE.BLOGSPOT.COM

Back by Popular Demand   The Cardboard Arcade  

 Sponsored by Grade 6  

 Monday, January 27, 2020  

 20 new, creative, and exciting games will be there for your enjoyment!  

 Pay to Play:  Each game requires a $0.50 ticket to be purchased at the door.   

Avoid the lines and delay in play- consider purchasing a    $5 “Fun Pass” which entitles the participant to unlimited plays!  

 Deadline for purchasing a “Fun Pass” is Thursday, January 23, 2020  

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detach and return with the fee and form to: “Fun Pass” Fun Passes are on sale now - don’t delay! Deadline - Wednesday, January 22, 2020 ___________Yes, I would like to enjoy unlimited play by purchasing a $5 “Fun Pass” Name:______________________________________________________________

(Please print) Homeroom teacher:___________________________________________________

(Please print) In advance, Grade 6 thanks you for your support. All proceeds of the event will be donated to the Catholic Medical Mission Board https://cmmb.org/about-us/

Questions, please contact Kris Kelly: kriskelly12@gmail.com

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL

ICE SKATING OUTING Friday, January 31, 2020

12:45-2:45 p.m.

Middletown Sports Complex 214 Harmony Road

$20.00 includes skate rental and lunch

1. RSVP via ParentSquare 2. Pay:

a. MasterCard/Visa on ParentSquare b. Send in a check payable to“HCA PTA”

Holy Cross

Fun Family Math Night

Grades 3-5

Enjoy an evening of fun math games and activities that your entire family will enjoy!

February 11, 2020

Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Hosted by the Mathcounts Math Club

and Mrs. Chadwick

14760Holy Cross Academy