LOWER AND UPPER PRINCIPAL UPDATE:  

Our entire staff has enjoyed the Florida-Georgia LCMS District Educators' Conference in Daytona for 3 days. This is a powerful time of learning and fellowship where we join other Lutheran schools from the southeastern US to collaborate, learn, and fellowship.  We value and invest in professional development for our teachers.  This summer was jam-packed with professional development for our faculty and administration. 

We had individuals and groups of teachers attend local and national conferences and trainings. Just to name a few, we had Mrs. Lang and Mr. Teel attend the Summer Music Education Institute at Flagler College, Mr. Goupil began his work with the SLED program (a Lutheran school leadership program), and 14 of our Lower and Upper teachers spent 3 days at the nationally-renowned "Get Your Teach On" conference. 

Our new teachers actively participate in our mentorship program with returning HCLA faculty mentoring our new hires.  This provides valuable academic support and unity across our campuses.  The added blessing of Mrs. Rabon and Mrs. Evrley, our assistant principals, has provided additional training and support for teachers in the classroom to meet student needs.

Individually, Mrs. Dinger becoming a certified Yoga instructor so she can teach Yoga as a new 2nd semester PE alternative. Many of our high school teachers attended weeklong courses held by the CollegeBoard to be certified to teach new Advanced Placement courses.  In addition both Lower and Upper faculty read On Christian Teaching, by David Smith. Our Upper Campus teachers also read Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging by Lemov, et al.). These books are the basis of collaborative workshops, called PLCs (Professional Learning Communities), that our teachers are engaged in throughout the school year.

We are so grateful to have talented, passionate teachers who are committed to continuous growth and professional development, both for their own improvement but to model this important work for our students.

Mrs. Jessica Binkley and Dr. Chris Lunardi

Our teachers and administrators are enjoying their time at the FL/GA conference.  A wonderful time of fellowship, sharing, knowledge gathering and celebrating the good things happening in Lutheran Schools!

Upper School Families/Students

As a reminder, it is important students come to school with refillable water bottles.  We do not have the standard water fountains, but instead have water filling stations.

ORDER PICTURES USING EVENT CODE IN LINKS BELOW

Once you set up account our staff will need to verify you are a current family in order for you proceed.

Lower Campus Picture Day Information

Lower Campus Yearbook Ordering Information

Upper Campus Picture Day Information

Upper Campus Yearbook Ordering Information

Fall sports picture day on Oct. 2nd. 

You will receive specific instructions from your coach.  Please be prepared with full uniform.

Middle School and Varsity Cross Country- 3:15 pm

Middle School Soccer- 3:35 pm

Middle School Volleyball- 3:55 pm

JV Volleyball-  4:15 pm

Varsity Volleyball- 4:35 pm (Senior pictures also)

Varsity Football- 5:00 pm (Senior pictures also)

Varsity Cheer 5:25 pm (Senior pictures also)

⚾ BASEBALL OPEN PRACTICE: ⚾ Open practice will begin on Oct. 4th afterschool at the Dugout, Sanford.  Please contact coach Matt mburchfield@thehcla.org with any questions.

Volunteers are needed to make our home games run smoothly.  

Please sign up to work concessions using the Sign-Up Genius link sent out by Mrs. Kelly, Athletic Director.  If you have any questions, please reachout to Mrs. Kelly at bkelly@thehcla.org

See calendar for additional dates and details.  

GO CRUSADERS!!

all-school EARLY RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25 - 11AM 

(no aftercare, lunch bunch, etc. on wednesday.  Students must be picked up at early release time as our teachers will be heading to a conference.  )

NO SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 26 AND 27
(Teachers  @ lutheran educators Conference)

HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS:  Our next events for High School College Planning 🐊 University of Florida - College Visit, Tuesday, September 24.  Please take some time to read through our College and Career Programs info with your student (click here). 

Substitute Teachers Wanted

Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher for HCLA lower campus? We are looking for a few dedicated and caring individuals who are great at following a plan and love working with children. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to Jessica Binkley at jbinkley@thehcla.org for more information. 

THE FIRST NUTS DAY (NO UNIFORM TO SCHOOL DAY) IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH.  DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER! 

Our PALS sponsor monthly non-uniform days on the 3rd Thursday of the month starting on September 19.  You can see that there are themes for each month.  If you do not dress in theme, you can still dress casually, but remember school dress code still applies.   If you do not sign up and you must come in uniform on those days.  Your FACTS account will be billed according to how you sign up (Lower  or Upper Pay for 1 month, the full year....or any number of months in between.)

WE ARE EXCITED FOR OUR SOLD OUT SHOW!  

MRS. CINDY MOON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SEPTEMBER UPDATE

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it - Proverbs 22:6

Dear Holy Cross Families,

As we begin our first full month of school in this new academic year, I am filled with excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to walk this journey together in faith and learning.  In all we do we hold steadfast to our mission.

HCLA is a school that strengthens students and families to lead a transformed life through Christ.

This year, our 25th school year anniversary, we are called to "Carry the Torch" not just in knowledge, but in love, compassion, and service to others. As Romans 12:9 reminds us, Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. These words will be our guide as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been preparing diligently to create a supportive and enriching environment where every student can thrive. We are committed to excellence in education, grounded in Christian values , and we look forward to partnering with you to achieve great things this year.  Let us continue this new school year with a renewed sense of purpose, united in our faith and commitment to one another. 

I encourage each of you to embrace the opportunities for partnership with your HCLA school family! 

God has called you to the awesome task of parenting and will provide you with the fortitude to raise confident and successful young men and women. We partner with you on this journey realizing that “it takes a village.” 

Thank you!  It has been a thrill to see so many parents attend our first PALS meetings, Meet the Teacher Events and first of our Back to School Nights

These are the first of many events and opportunities that you can be involved in at the school. The teachers and administrators at Holy Cross will unite with you to help raise up your precious children one year at a time. Thank you for partnering with us on this beautiful journey.

Peace and blessings,

Cindy Moon
Executive Director

🎶 🎷🎺 Your HCLA Band Boosters will be holding monthly Band Booster meetings starting in September now that the school year is in full swing! There will also be exciting Band Booster activities several times per year that students and families can be a part of! Keep an eye out for announcements in the newsletter and on campus!

Please reach out to Bandboosters@thehcla.org if you have any questions or would like further information! Hope to see you there!

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram - this is an additional source of information, updates and reminders!  Families and grandparents from near and far can also follow along all the great events and activities we are doing.

Refer to FACTS for additional information.  District Code HCL-FL