Holy Cross Parish School at 144 East Mount Airy Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 US - Principal Offers Dress Code Reminders
| Principal Offers Dress Code Reminders |
May 2006 Dear Parent / Guardian, The uniform plaid may be purchased only from Rose Uniform. Other items such as navy blue slacks and white knit shirts may be purchased from Rose Uniform or Flynn and O'Hara. I remind you that red sweaters may only be V-neck style (cardigan, pull-over, or vest) - not crew neck style - and must be embroidered with "Holy Cross". The gym uniform remains the same (Tee shirt and sweatshirt must have the school logo; therefore, they must be purchased through school.) DRESS CODE Neatness and cleanliness in personal attire are very much a part of a child's education and are the responsibility of both the child and the parent. Good personal appearance is expected of every student in Holy Cross Parish School. GIRLS' UNIFORM Kindergarten Gym uniform (details on the other side of this paper) Grades 1-3 -- Plaid drop-waist jumper (red/blue/white plaid) Grades 3-8 -- Plaid kick pleat skirt (red/blue/white plaid) N.B.: Grade 3 girls have a choice of either of the above. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR GIRLS Grades 1-8 FROM OCTOBER 15 TO APRIL 15 ONLY BOYS' UNIFORM Kindergarten Gym uniform (details on the other side of this paper) Grades 1-8 -- Navy blue dress slacks (belted at the waist) AND ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR BOYS Grades 1-8 FROM APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15 ONLY BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS
I take this opportunity to remind you of our dress code.
no shorter than the top of the knee AND
-- White knit shirt with collar (short or long sleeve) or turtleneck AND
-- Navy blue socks or tights (NO pants of any kind may be worn with the jumper.)
-- Red V-neck sweater or sweater vest (embroidered with "Holy Cross") MAY be worn if something is needed in cooler weather
no shorter than the top of the knee AND
-- White knit shirt with collar (short or long sleeve) or turtleneck AND
-- Red V-neck sweater or sweater vest (embroidered with "Holy Cross") MUST BE WORN with the white knit shirt AND
-- Navy blue socks or tights (NO pants of any kind may be worn with the skirt.)
-- Navy blue dress slacks (belted at the waist) instead of uniform jumper or skirt
FROM APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15
-- The sweater is optional.
-- White knit shirt with collar (short or long sleeve) or turtleneck AND
-- Red V-neck sweater or sweater vest (embroidered with "Holy Cross") MUST BE WORN with the white knit shirt AND
-- Navy blue socks
--Navy blue dress shorts (belted at the waist) with dark-colored socks
FROM APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15
-- The sweater is optional.
Shirts must fit the student appropriately and be tucked in at the waist.
Underwear must not be visible!
Keys or other objects may not be worn around the neck.
Shoes Navy blue, black, or dark brown sensible shoes are required. No sneakers or athletic shoes are permitted except with the gym uniform.
Boots may be worn when inclement weather requires them for safety. Students must bring their school shoes to change into if they wear boots.
From October 15 to April 15, students may wear ankle-height shoe boots (designed for weather, not dress boots) throughout the school day if they are navy blue, black, or dark brown.
Jewelry Only POST earrings (only one per ear) may be worn. No other jewelry (including neck jewelry) is permitted except one religious medal (if the student desires such).
Make-up Only CLEAR nail polish may be worn. No other make-up is permitted.
GYM UNIFORM -- Navy blue tee shirt with school logo and shorts or
-- Navy blue sweatshirt with school logo and sweatpants and
-- Socks and Sneakers
-- Navy blue sweatshirts may only be worn on gym days.
The Holy Cross Parish School logo is required on tee shirts and sweatshirts; therefore, these items must be purchased from school. The shorts and sweatpants, if purchased somewhere other than at school, must be solid color navy blue (i.e. with no trim whatever) and may have no other logo of any kind.
We have already sent home order forms for Rose Uniforms, Inc. and for our gym uniforms (which we continue to order in bulk and distribute from school in an effort to keep the cost as reasonable as possible) to parents of students who are registered for the 2006-2007 school year. We do not yet have an order form from Flynn and O'Hara Uniform Company for articles which may possibly be purchased there. You may obtain additional order forms from the school office.
If your child has outgrown his/her uniform and it looks as if it still has at least a few months of wear left, I invite you to launder it and donate it to our uniform "exchange". Throughout the school year, this exchange is located in the school cafeteria. During the summer, this exchange is located on the main floor of the school building. You do not need to have an item to "exchange" in order to take items from the rack.
If you have any questions or encounter any problems in ordering your child(ren)'s uniform(s), please don't hesitate to call the uniform company directly or me at the school office. Please note well the date for order and payment for the gym uniforms if you want your child to have her/his uniform for the beginning of the new school year. Thank you so much for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Sister Rosanne Orchon, SSJ
Principal