Cardinals Corner | Edition # 20| January 23, 2020
A LETTER FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Families,

A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL who have contributed to the 2020 Gala this year. 

This event is always an amazing one. The spirit of community comes together to transform the East and West Halls into an escape befitting of its theme – this year, a sultry speakeasy. The party is a fun, light hearted, and focused way to directly impact our school through raising funds.

We are so appreciative of our sponsors this year, who have gone above and beyond supporting this event – many through in kind gifts as well as monetary donations. And while our work is not yet finished, I am confident this Gala will be the most successful yet.

If you aren’t able to make the party, you can still join in the fun by bidding on Auction Items, sign up parties, and instant buy items. Please visit our registration and auction site here to register to bid and support this incredible effort and support your community. If you are attending, please visit the event site to register to bid ahead of time and join the party more quickly! Do not forget to stop by the Champagne Pull - it is new this year!

The events we all know and love, such as Bunco and Bubbles, the Annual Crawfish Party, Class Sign Up Parties, and so much more will be made available for purchase beginning tomorrow, Friday January 24, 2020 at Noon. Please visit here for an overview of these amazing events.

Regardless of where you are on Saturday evening, I look forward to enjoying the rest of 2020 with all of our families!

Thank you for all that you do,

Bernadette Drabek, MEd
Class of 1975
Thank You to Our 2020 Gala Sponsors!

Team SWHC
DeMac Concrete
Astro Fence
Texas Barge and Boat, Inc.
The Goad Family
St. Pius X High School
Spa 146 by Dr. Harring
The Craig Family
The Marciano Family
The Rodriguez Family
Tejas Office Products
The Fraga Family
The Cox Family
The Walker Family
The Pellerin Family
The Blaize Family
State Farm - Aitu Taube
Stifel Investments
The Hughes Family
The Stringfellow Family
Kathy & Paul Marek
BB&T Wealth - Erica Falcomata
Allegiance Bank
Harvey Builders
Jan & Bruce Marek
Johanna Terry Events
Friends of St. Rose
SPRING PLAY - KINDER - 2nd

Check your students' Thursday folder for information on the Spring Play!

Coming soon to a theater near you!

ROARING 2020 GALA
JANUARY 25, 2020

Bidding is open!
Congratulations to Charles A. ( 2nd Place, Engineering) and Olivia D. (1st Place, Life Science) on placing in the Archdiocesan Wide Middle School Science Fair this morning!
Stay tuned to Facebook for photos of our Cardinals!
FEARLESS WRITERS PROGRAM NOW ENROLLING FOR SPRING!

Attention 3rd/4th/5th Grade Parents:

Young and fearless – that combination sparks excitement, spontaneity, creativity – and young writers. Ignite the creative spark in your child through this program!

This program aims to:
  • Explore ways to write spontaneously and leave standardized test writing behind.
  • Work in teams to develop group projects that showcase the individual strengths of each member.
  • Produce paragraphs, poems, and stories that bubble with imagination.
  • Learn how to better express ideas and personal sentiments.
  • Discover ways to tie their new skills into their Catholic environment and family traditions.

Fearless Writers Begins January 22, 2020

Cost: $165/child. Full payment must accompany this form .
YEARBOOK ADS ON SALE
 
Create an ad online using favorite photos (baby photos are especially popular), family sayings, or encouraging words for your student(s). Space is limited, first come, first in the yearbook. You can choose a ¼ page for $50 or 1/8 page for $35. Click this link: https://www.balfour.com/texas/houston/st-rose-of-lima-school
 
You will see a prompt to put in the student’s name and grade. Then click “shop for this student”. Purchase the ad size you like and make the payment. In about 24 hours, you will get a link so you can create your ad online and it’s magically sent to the yearbook!
 
Ads due by April 30 th . Space is limited! Buy now!


FROM THE REGISTRAR

Tuition: February tuition has been posted. Tuition is due by the 1 st of the month and is considered late after the 5 th . **If you are signed up for EZ EFT Auto Draft and the 1 st of the month falls on a weekend or a holiday, then accounts are drafted on the next business day.  If there are any discrepancies with your invoice or you would like to sign up for automatic withdrawal, please contact the Registrar directly at (713)691-0104 or registrar@stroselima.org .
   
Healthy Lunch Box: HLB has posted their  February menu. Please be sure to log into your account and place your child’s lunch order. If you have any questions regarding your HLB account, or need to place an emergency lunch order (same day before 9:00 am), make sure to call them directly at (281)444-8444. On the days your child is not buying a hot lunch from HLB, please make sure to send a packed lunch from home. We ask that you do not bring forgotten items to school. If a lunch is forgotten, an Office lunch will be provided for a fee. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Registration: Registration for current students, siblings and Parishioners for the 2020-21 school year is now open! Applications can be found on our website at http://www.stroselima.org/school/admissions .  Applications may be dropped off in the School Office during normal business hours. *Electronic copies are NOT accepted! Registration for the surrounding community will begin on February 3, 2020. 
SAFE HAVEN TRAINING (FORMERLY KNOWN AS VIRTUS)

If you are in need of renewing/obtaining your Safe Haven Training Certification, more information can be found here:
ON THE SCHEDULE
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
JANUARY 26- 31, 2020

See complete schedule here!
STEP UP DAY
JANUARY 30, 2020

Students "step up" during the regular day to their next grade to explore and meet the teachers.


EARLY DISMISSAL
JANUARY 31, 2020
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS GOT TALENT COMPETITION
FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Tickets now on sale!



Doors open at 6:30 PM
Show Begins: 7 P.M.

Location: St. Pius X High School Auditorium (811 West Donovan Street, Houston, TX 77018)
REGISTRATION OPEN TO ALL
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
PROGRESS REPORTS
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
MIDDLE SCHOOL VALENTINE DANCE
FEBRUARY 14, 2020


Volunteers are needed!

If you cannot volunteer, but would like to donate, visit here!
STEPS FOR STUDENTS
FEBRUARY 15, 2020

TEACHER IN SERVICE DAY
FEBRUARY 17, 2020

NO SCHOOL
PTO MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
8 AM
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
FEBRUARY 25, 2020

IN THE COMMUNITY
  KIDVENTURE SUMMER PROGRAM

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is excited to be hosting Kidventure’s Camp St. Rose again this coming summer of 2020! 

Kidventure is an award-winning camp program rooted in adventure, learning, and growth. Camp St. Rose will provide nine weeks of exceptional athletic and educational amenities in an inspiring camp setting. 

Camp St. Rose runs the Discoverer and Explorer Program
  • Discoverer Program is for children ages 3-5 years old (must be fully potty trained at time of camp)
  • Explorer Program is for children Entering 1st Grade-Entering 5th Grade 
  • Select from any weeks of camp beginning June 1, 2020
  • Each camp week is Monday-Friday from 9 AM-3:30 PM. Option for 7 AM-6 PM
  • Activities include athletics, rock climbing, art, science, archery tag, field trips (Explorer Program), splash day (Discoverer Program), team building and more  
 
Registration Begins February 7th at 9AM
On registration day a “ Register Now” button will be posted on our website and anyone may select any weeks of Kidventure Camp. To learn more and to register, visit here or call Kidventure at 713-960-8989
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