The school year is winding down rapidly with a wide-variety of end of the school year activities, including Global Mercy Day, Student Council elections, Field Day and various graduation activities.  We are also deep into the process of planning for next year. 

 

Mrs. Jillann Humphrey, our well-respected sixth grade teacher has recently decided to take a teaching position with Windsor Unified School District.  Jillann has an administrative degree and a strong desire to move into school administration.  I am certain that many opportunities will open for her in the WUSD system since they serve a much larger population of students than the schools in our diocese.  Our loss is their gain.  Jillann will be remembered fondly by our staff, students, and parents for the high expectations and support she provides to her students.  The good news is that she won't be far away.  It is likely, especially for those of us who live in Windsor, that our paths will cross.  I know you join with me in wishing her all of God's most bountiful blessings in her future endeavors. The hiring of a new 6th grade teacher is in process.  I am hopeful that the process will be complete by Move-up Day so the 5th graders will be able to meet their new teacher.

 

The fidget spinner fad is very big at St. Rose right now.  Teachers have rules in place to manage them during class time, but they can be a distraction.  More troublesome however, is the compulsion that many students have to own one.  There has been unauthorized trading, hurt feelings, and unreasonable demands from children for their parent to buy them one.  St. Rose will allow fidget-spinners at school for the remainder of the school year.  However, next year they will not be allowed at school.