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Reporting an Absence: 545-0379 - select #1 - before 9:30am
School Day begins at 8:20 AM
Drop off no earlier than 7:30am (Morning Care only)
Dismissal (ALL GRADES): 2:50 PM
STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP no later than 3:15 PM.
Please be on time picking up your students.
SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSES AT 2:45 PM
Minimum Day Dismissal: 12:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2017
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NO SCHOOL THURSDAY or FRIDAY
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Thu. 12/7 & Fri 12/8 - NO SCHOOL
PLEASE ARRIVE A FEW MINUTES EARLY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.
CONFERENCES ARE SCHEDULED EVERY 15 MINUTES.
Please wait outside the classroom until the teacher comes out to get you.
Unless your teacher has invited your student to attend the conference, only parents should attend.
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| A Note from Mrs. Ryan 12/6/17 |
Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart,
The virtue that we focus on during the first week of Advent is hope. At morning assembly today, I told your children that we have great reason to hope. Signs of God's love for us are everywhere. Although the waiting to return to our home campus is hard we will be returning to a school that has been thoroughly remodeled and upgraded.
I believe many of you are unaware of the scope of water damage that took place in our main building. About two weeks after the fire, our water company mistakenly re-pressurized the system. This sent thousands of gallons of water from the fire sprinklers in the Kindergarten flowing through our building. Since the roads were still closed the water sat for several days before it was discovered. Consequently the restoration company has spent six weeks cleaning all furniture, books, and equipment in the school for both smoke and water damage. All tile, carpets, whiteboards, wall covering and casework have been removed and discarded along with the bottom two feet of drywall. Of course the silver lining in all of this is that our insurance company is covering most of the expense and there is a solid plan in place to take advantage of the opportunity to upgrade the things that are not covered. There will be an updated color palette, new playground, new covered eating area, and new technology.
The cost of the new HVAC system that you and your children have been longing for every time we have a heat wave is approximately $120,000. This will provide individualized units for both heat and air conditioning to each classroom. However, this upgrade is not covered by the insurance company and we need to raise these funds. The Parent Association is already making plans to kick off this fund raising at our Crab Feed on February 10th and I have a plan for enlisting major donors. We believe that this goal is very doable.
Although the move to our temporary campus is inconvenient, your children, the faculty and staff are making the most of it. During the next two days you will all have an opportunity to meet with your child's teacher and see what we have done to create cheerful spaces that are conducive to learning. We have morning-prayer and assembly in the main hall daily, the students will visit Santa Secret Store next week, the second grade angels are being created and a real sense of normalcy has set in. Classes are taking advantage of the downtown location to take some walking field trips to the theater for a nativity movie, the central library, and museums. Fr. Denis is giving every class a tour of our parish church so students can come to a better understanding of the sacred symbols that are so important to our Catholic faith.
Demolition of the preschool is almost complete and crews are working to remove the ruins of the covered eating area. Interior construction of the main building has also begun. Although I cannot pinpoint a date for our return, I can tell you that many people are working 24/7 to get us back to a safe and beautifully restored campus as swiftly as soon as possible.
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Santa's Secret Shop is coming!
That beloved holiday shopping tradition here at St. Rose will return again this year for students, on Thursday December 14th.
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY
Elves are needed to work this ALL DAY event.
(All elves must be compliant with volunteer policy... even if you're under 4ft tall and have pointed ears!)
ON MONDAY-DEC. 11th - Students will bring home a 'money control' envelope to help them manage their shopping experience. Money envelopes must be turned into teacher by Thursday morning.
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3rd ANNUAL CRAB FEED - FEB. 10th, 2018
PRESALE REDUCED PRICE CRAB FEED TICKETS ON SALE ONLY UNTIL DEC. 31ST.
SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS!
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Parents - are YOU interested in a St. Rose Fly High T-shirt - like the one your kids have? Contact Lisa Lopez-Duran at: [email protected]
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BICYCLE GIVE AWAY
Yesterday, 'Bikes Because We Care' brought 38 brand new bikes to our students who lost theirs in the fire. Most of our students were joyfully surprised when they were called outside to see a huge gathering of shiny new bicycles. We can't thank this charitable organization enough for their kindness and generosity. Not only did they bring St. Rose students new bikes, they also supplied St. Eugene's kids who also lost homes bikes too. All total, they brought big smiles to close to 100 kids yesterday!
Bikes Because We Care is based in Morgan Hill. Check out their website and consider giving a donation to this great cause!
www.bikesbecausewecare.com
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AMAZON SMILE
Amazon will donate to St. Rose School for every purchase made through the smile.amazon link. Thank you for supporting St. Rose School
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
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TH 12/7
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NO SCHOOL
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
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F 12/8
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NO SCHOOL
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
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W 12/13
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Field Trip - 8th
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Th 12/14
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Santa's Secret Shop
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Th 12/21
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Regular FULL school day
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7PM - ST. ROSE CHURCH |
F 12/22
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UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY!
12:30 Dismissal
Christmas Break 12/25 - 1/5
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M 1/8
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SCHOOL RESUMES
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Remaining 2017-18 School Year Calendar
CHANGES - BE SURE AND UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS
| Fri. Feb. 16 |
FULL DAY SCHEDULE (formerly a no school day) |
| Tue. Feb. 20 |
FULL DAY SCHEDULE (formerly a no school day) (Mon. Feb. 19 remains a school holiday) |
| Fri. Mar 2 |
FULL DAY SCHEDULE (formerly a minimum school day) |
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer opportunities are coming up for parents who are certified, registered and compliant with Diocese Volunteer requirements. FUN Friday's in lower grades begin soon, Santa Secret Shop will need elves, Crab Feed, etc.
Only those parents who are 100% compliant can be on campus to volunteer.
DON'T DELAY IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER! IT TAKES UP TO 2-3 WEEKS TO GET CLEARED!
DO NOT create a new account if you are a returning volunteer! Follow the directions below.
QUESTIONS about how to log into your account (forgot your password) EMAIL Ms. KC at [email protected]
Click here for information on how to get complaint.
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In case you missed it & OTHER STUFF!
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ST. ROSE 3rd Annual Crab Feed
PRESALE reduced price tickets are ONLY available
until Dec. 31st. VIP Tables are also available.
All school parents are expected to participate in this annual fundraising event in some way.
Attend for a fabulous night out with delicious food! Donate items for live and silent auction! Volunteer to help work the event.
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2018 ST. ROSE PARISH FESTIVAL
Silent Auction Committee meetings will be starting soon. Be involved! We need you!
We are looking for more committee members. Please email or call Maridel Perlas if you'd like to get involved and volunteer:
[email protected] / (707) 540-2168
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IMPORTANT FORMS / DEADLINES / DUE DATES
Orders received after DUE DATE may not be accepted
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HOT LUNCH
Dec/Jan Hot Lunch form was emailed to all parents. Final Due date was Wed. 12/6
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UNIFORM ORDER FEBRUARY DELIVERY
DUE JAN. 15TH
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MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
POST FIRE UPDATE:
Any student who had medication, inhalers, etc. will need to refill and replace. Be sure and follow policy here.
Students are prohibited from having medication of any kind with them during the school day or from bringing into the classroom. If your child requires medication to be administered, please stop by the school office to complete the
Authorization to Administer Medication Release Form.
ALL medications must be in original packaging, with prescription attached, and/or dosage instructions on the package.
We will not administer Allergy medication at school. Allergy medications should be taken at home prior to coming to school.
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School Policy for Illness (from school handbook)
It's that time of year! Colds, coughs, sniffles, flu, etc.
All those little germs and bugs are busy jumping around the classrooms.
Here are a few basic guidelines for parents whose child(ren) may be coming down with a bug!
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Fever
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Fever free for 24 hours without Tylenol or Motrin before returning to school
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Cough / Cold / Runny Nose
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Few younger children can effectively blow their nose and wash hands afterwards. A child with thick or constant nasal discharge should remain home until clear to avoid spreading illness to others.
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| Vomiting/Diarrhea |
A child should be free of vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. |
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Strep Throat
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Notify office. A child is contagious until he/she has been on antibiotics for 24 hours. Child should remain home for 24 hours of treatment and until feeling better.
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Lice
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Notify office. Child may return to school after lice treatment
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
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Notify office. Child may return to school 24 hours after treatment has begun. No discharge from the eyes.
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The 24 hour test
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A child should stay home for at least 24 hours if the following symptoms are present the morning of school or the previous night:
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Fever 100+
- Itchy or reddened eyes with discharge (see Dr)
- Unusual rash (see Dr.)
- A poor night sleep due to illness, cough, etc.
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Reminder: Children may not keep medication of any kind with them during the school day.
See 'Medications at School' policy below.
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School Schedule
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Reference Links
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THANK YOU for reading our newsletter!!
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St. Rose Catholic School
4300 Old Redwood Hwy
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Office: (707) 545-0379
Fax: (707) 545-7150
Report Absences: (707) 284-1551
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