Catholic Schools:
Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service
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What is National Catholic Schools Week?
Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2017 is January 29 - February 4. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2017 is "Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service." Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.
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Holy Rosary School families are the best!
Thank you for choosing Holy Rosary School for your child's education. We are grateful for each family and all you do to keep Holy Rosary moving forward. We love our students and are proud of the hard work they do each day in the classroom. Holy Rosary students are Christ-like and continue to be service oriented. We know we are blessed to be a part of Holy Rosary School.
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Thank you for a successful Book Fair!
Thank you to Mrs. Voight and all of the parents who helped work the book fair. It is wonderful to see the children purchasing and reading so many books.
Proceeds from this year's Book Fair will go toward paying off the debt from the school renovations that were completed in 2002.
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P.T.G. Family Game Night
Friday, January 27
Thank you to everyone who attended the Family Game Night sponsored by P.T.G. It was a fun evening with lots of smiles, friendship and community. We look forward to next year.
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CELEBRATE THE PARISH
Catholic schools benefit all year long from the religious guidance, prayers and support parishes provide. Many parishes join in the National Catholic Schools Week celebration by devoting a Mass to Catholic education. Schools start the week by inviting parishioners and community members to parish-centered events and school open houses that feature their outstanding academic programs, religious education and service opportunities.
Sunday, January 29
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House and Holy Hotcakes. It was inspiring to see so many of our school families at the 8:45 am Mass. Did you receive a hand made thank you card from one of our students as you left church? The cards were made in Faith Families and handed out at the door.
Thank you for an amazing Catholic Schools Week.
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CELEBRATE THE COMMUNITY
A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. When students take part in service activities-both local and beyond-they demonstrate the values and faith they gain through their Catholic education and learn how to make the world a better place. When they observe how others serve the community, they gain an appreciation for how they can continue to serve others their entire lives.
Monday, January 30
Today we celebrated our Grandparents and Special Persons. Kindergarten and Pre-K each had a special time with the visitors. Later, those who came for first through eighth grade students had a nice tea in the gym where the first grade sang to them. We then proceeded to the church for a Third grade led prayer service. I love seeing the church so full of loving people. The students had so much fun visiting with their grandparents and special persons in the classrooms and book fair after.
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CELEBRATE THE STUDENTS
Schools celebrate students during National Catholic Schools Week by planning enjoyable and meaningful activities for them and recognizing their accomplishments. They encourage students to reflect on the benefits of Catholic education and how the grounding in faith, knowledge and service it provides will help them throughout their lives.
Tuesday, January 31
Have you seen the Flash Mob done by our teachers as a gift to the students?
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CELEBRATE VOCATIONS
By focusing on faith, knowledge and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. National Catholic Schools Week offers an opportunity for students to explore the many life paths that enable them to use their talents well in the service of God and others - by answering the call to a religious vocation, by nurturing a family through sacramental marriage, by volunteering in church activities and charities, and/or by pursuing a career that makes the world a better place.
Wednesday, February 1
School Board Faculty & Staff Lunch
The staff was treated by our wonderful School Board to a lunch after school. We are grateful for a supportive School Board who treated each of us like rock stars.
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CELEBRATE THE NATION
On National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools, students, families, educators and other Catholic school supporters communicate the value of Catholic education to government leaders. They share information with leaders on the significant contributions Catholic schools make to the nation and their role in preparing students to be good citizens. They pray for the nation and recognize all those who serve it.
Thursday, February 2
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners:
1A Mrs. Geislinger
Oluchi Chimara
Benjamin Lee
Ty Tibbett
Ava Nguyen (Alternate)
1B Mrs. Hourigan
Alvan Baakoi
Marco Lim
Yzabella Octaviano
Andrew Hayr (Alternate)
2A Mrs. VanderKlugt
Taylor Gutierrez
Leila Salomero
Micah Tan
Andrew Alvarez (Alternate)
2B Mrs. Bento
Aiden Chou
Emily Molina
Brian Moussounda
Branden Ancheta (Alternate)
3A Mrs. Kajderowicz-McPeek
Liyah Magpoc
Isabelle Ramirez
Brandon Sin
Emme Lazzaro (Alternate)
3B Mrs. Hall
Mikhaila Derit
Natalie Mengesha
Ukaobasi Nwokeji
Brayden Knight (Alternate)
4A Mrs. Hunziker
Jeremy Cancio
Ethan Lazzaro
Mathew Shin
Andrew Aldape (Alternate)
4B Mrs. Hartman
Rocco duPont
Nico Rosas
Kylie Wisely
Cameron Cayanan (Alternate)
5A Miss Keenan
William Lee
Amber Reese
Jacob Sison
Lars Johannsen (Alternate)
5B Mrs. Tillman-Martin
Benjamin Balleza
Nwaka Nwokeji
Megan Yee
Kayla Bayot (Alternate)
6A Mr. Limtiaco
Caleb Cayanan
Kacey Collado
William Hayr
Madi Santos (Alternate)
6B Ms. Quinlan
Riley McIntosh
Nathan Ng
Yuan Ricafort
Sarah Cosper (Alternate)
7A Mr. Ibe
James Geronimo
Hailey Miranda
Lauren Yee
Aidan Bonal (Alternate)
7B Mr. Celli
Mylah Leanillo
Yannick Nguiffo
Lilymae Sison
Julianna Wellington (Alternate)
8A Mrs. Vidaurri
Josh Cancio
Angelo Grajeda
Allison Lee
Monce Villasenor (Alternate)
8B Mr. Scholz
Gilmer Ereno
Cyril Joseph
Luke Norris
Bryan O'Malley (Alternate)
The School Winner is: Lauren Yee
Congratulations to our Geography Bee winners:
4A Matthew Chin
4B Kylie Wisely
5A David Shin
5B Audrey Campbell
6A Caleb Cayanan
6B Anthony Potestio
7A Aisling Bonal
7B Isabel Balleza & Dillon Stuart
8A Angelo Grajeda
8B Julia Ramos
The school winner is:Angelo Grajeda
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CELEBRATE FACULTY, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
On this day, schools will honor teachers and principals as well as administrators and staff who support them in their important work and thank the parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners and school board members who provide volunteer service.
Friday, February 3
We had a beautiful prayer service led by the teachers. Fr. Daniel, Fr. Roberto and some of the faculty and staff began the prayer service with the Blessing of the Throats in honor of the feast of St. Blaise.
Thank you to all who came to the family lunch. It was an enjoyable day.
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