| WEEKLY PLANNER
School announcements and updates for the week of March 3, 2025 COUNSELING
Junior Parent College Information Night
The Holy Cross Counseling Office staff will guide students and families through the college search process at the Junior Parent College information night on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30pm at Holy Cross High School. Katherine Fainer '07, Director of Admissions at Seton Hall University will be our guest speaker. Topics will include: - creating a list of potential colleges
- what to expect from a college visit
- the college application process
- standardized testing
- much more.
This is a wonderful session for every junior family- those navigating the process for the very first time to those who have prior experiences. Holy Cross offers a wealth of resources for our students. We hope you will leave this session feeling a little less stressed about the upcoming year. Please contact Jodie LaCava McGarrity '93, Director of Counseling at [email protected] or 203.757.9248, if you have any questions. Senior Scholarships
Seniors should continue to check their email and drive for important information from Mrs. McGarrity and the Counseling staff regarding college acceptances and scholarships. The Christopher D. Corbett Memorial Fund Scholarship
Please use this form to apply for the Christopher D. Corbett Memorial Fund Scholarship, named in memory of former Waterbury police officer and Holy Cross alumnus, Christopher Corbett '93. Applicants must be students currently enrolled in Catholic school who have been accepted into a Catholic elementary school or high school for the upcoming academic year. Applications should be submitted no later than noon on Monday, March 10. Please notify Holy Cross's Counseling Office so that the Corbett Foundation may contact them to obtain transcripts. Letters of recommendation may be left with the Counseling Office or emailed to [email protected]. Awards will be announced in April. If there are any questions regarding the application process, please contact Ginny McCarthy [email protected]. Mario Generali Scholarship
Rising 9, 10, 11 or 12th grade students who plan on attending Holy Cross High School for the 2025-2026 school year can apply for the Mario Generali Scholarship. For more information, please download this form. ADVANCEMENT
The Green & Gold Gala
Holy Cross High School is proud to announce the return of its most anticipated social event of the year, the Green & Gold Gala, taking place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT. The festivities begin with a cocktail hour at 6:00pm, followed by a night of celebration. Guests are invited to dress in formal or cocktail attire as they enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment, great food, and lively conversation. Please visit us online to get tickets and get more information about the gala. We hope to see you there! Items Needed for our Silent Auction
Please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist for the Green & Gold Gala silent auction. In addition to the wish list, we could use some more items for our silent auction baskets. This includes: fine wine & spirits, glassware to go with both, gift cards to restaurants and stores, golf items...Or you can send in items that you think would be appropriate. Any item(s) would be greatly appreciated. They can be dropped off in the Main Office before March 14th with an ATTN to Donna Marino on Mondays through Fridays between 7:00am and 3:00pm. Volunteers Needed for the Gala
We are also looking for volunteers to help our volunteers prepare for the event. Are you good at making baskets? Do you have a large car or truck to help transport the items? We are also searching for volunteers to work short shifts during the night of the event. If you are interested, please contact Donna Marino at [email protected] STUDENT LIFE
Post High School Career Fair
There is still time time to register for the 2nd Annual Her Future Looks Bright Post High School Career Fair. The event, open to all junior and sophomore girls, will be held at Park Central Waterbury, 35 Park Place, Waterbury, CT on Wednesday, March 5 from 12:30-2:30pm. Don't miss your chance to explore all the options post-high school. Talk with professionals in a variety of careers and participate in engaging workshops. Mrs. Parks and Mrs. McGarrity will provide transportation to and from the event. If interested, please email Mrs. Parks by March 1. Black History Month Dress Up Day
In celebration of Black History Month, the Holy Cross Diversity Board will host a “Dress-Up” day on Monday, March 3rd, coinciding with our schoolwide Town Hall. The Diversity Board’s Dress-Up theme combines the recognition of the nations of origin for Black Americans and acknowledgement of the flavor of modern cultural fashion for Black Americans. This theme allows students to honor Black history through a symbolic coupling of cultural roots and modern interpretation and expression. Specifically, students will be invited to wear an outfit with a color scheme derived from the colors of the flag of any nation of origin for Black Americans. For example, if a student chose to wear an outfit representing the Bahamas, he or she would be dressed in black, gold, and aquamarine. In addition to wearing an outfit representing a flag of each student’s selection, students will be allowed to accessorize with hats, jewelry, and sneakers. No do-rags, paint, or bandanas are allowed at all. The donation of $5.00 to participate will be donated to our local chapter of the NAACP. Here is a list of possible nations from which students can choose. Each student should research that nation’s flag and assemble an outfit accordingly. Let’s make this a special day for Holy Cross to conclude Black History Month! Voter Registration
The Registrar of Voters will be coming to Holy Cross on Friday March 7th for voter registration. They will arrive at 9:45am. Any student who is a citizen and will be 18 years old by Election Day, November 4, 2025 is eligible to register. Please bring a form of ID such as a driver’s license or permit, Social Security card, Birth Certificate, school ID or something with your name and address on it such as a piece of mail. PARENT CLUBS
Fathers' Club Meeting
The Father's Club March Meeting has been postponed from March 5 to March 12 due to CIAC Basketball Game. 
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