February 21, 2020
Dear St. Rose School Parents,
Last week we received the surprising news that our Principal, Mrs. Cathy Strader, intends to leave our school at the end of the year in order to move her family to North Carolina. I want to thank Mrs. Strader for her time here at St. Rose. It is obvious to me that she loves our school and I know that this is not an easy transition for her, but I know that it is one that will work out well for her family. I am grateful for all of the wonderful things she accomplished in four years as our principal!
Finding a new principal to lead our school is my highest priority right now and I will make sure that we do all the necessary steps to find the best leader possible. Some of those steps have already been taken. I have asked Mrs. Kay Purcell, a former St. Rose principal herself, to chair our search committee. She and I are working to identify potential members for our search team and to ensure a thorough process.
We have already established a rough timeline for our search. In the next week the position will be posted in Local and National Catholic publications. We will also be actively searching for individuals we know who might be interested in applying. We have set an application deadline for March 20th. Interviews will soon follow and we hope to reach an agreement with a candidate in early April.
There are several ways you can help us with this process. First, if you would like to suggest anyone to be a part of our principal search team, please email them to
kay.purcell51@gmail.com. There will also be an opportunity for you to provide your thoughts on our school’s biggest needs. When the time comes for you to provide that information we will get in touch with you.
Of course, I also want to encourage you to pray for the success of our search process. Pray that God will bring us a strong, committed leader who can continue our school’s tradition of academic excellence, faith formation, and service.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
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A Knight of Appreciation
The St. Rose School Auction is happening in 7 days!
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If you are attending the auction or volunteering at the auction, your children have the opportunity to attend a Kids' Night at the YMCA. The cost is $20 per family. You must RSVP by Tuesday, February 25 to make sure we have enough parent volunteers for supervision. You can pay the night of the event or will be billed through the extended care program. If you can volunteer to help supervise, please let
Mrs. Strader know.
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LOCATION
YMCA, 766 15th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
DATE AND TIME
02/29/20
5:00am -
02/29/20
11:00pm
Kids have will play at the YMCA. (games, sports, dancing, and movie watching) Come in your PJs and have some fun. $20 per family.
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Saturday, Feb. 22 & Sunday, Feb. 23
Free Dress Pass for student who attend weekend Mass in their school uniform
Monday, February 24
Normal Day
Tuesday, February 25
Art Appreciation (5-8)
Wednesday, February 26
Ash Wednesday
Regular Start Time (7:50)
Ash Wednesday Mass (8:30)
Dismissal (2:00)
Thursday, February 27
Normal Day
Friday, February 28
Lenten Stations of the Cross - Middle School (2:30)
Action Set-up Day - We need you!
Saturday, February 29
(Cowlitz County Event Center 5:30)
Sunday, March 1
Women's Lenten Prayer Group "Balance"
(Parish Center, 3:00)
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Monday, March 2
School Commission Meeting
(Middle School LA Room, 5:00)
American Heritage Girls (AHG) Meeting
(School Cafeteria, 5:30)
Cub Scouts
(Fr. Mulligan Hall, 6:30)
Tuesday, March 3
Seton Choir & Band Visits
(Parish Center, 12:45 - 1:15)
Wednesday, March 4
Regular Start Time (7:50)
Dismissal (2:00)
Thursday, March 5
Mass (10:50)
Friday, March 6
Parent Ambassadors Meeting
(Library 10:00 - 11:30)
Stations of the Cross (2:00)
Basketball Assembly (2:30)
End of Term 2
Sunday, March 8
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Set those clocks ahead one hour.
1st Communion Learning Centers
(12:30 - 2:00 pm)
Women's Lenten Prayer Group "Balance"
(Parish Center, 3:00)
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Back to the regular Wednesday schedule starting February 26th!
School starts at 7:50 & ends at 2:00.
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The pre-visit by the Visiting Committee on Friday was a huge success. The committee is looking forward to coming back on March 30, March 31, and April 1 to get a better insight into our programs and commitment to our goals.
Goals as identified by the St. Rose Teachers and Staff
and School Commission:
Goal #1: Increase the student use of technology as a tool through intentional integration, standardized practices, and a protocol for adoption and implementation.
Goal #2: Enrich student faith development and put student faith into action through doctrine, service, and a connection to community.
Goal #3: Improve math ability through a commitment to assessment, data analysis, and the development and implementation of vertically aligned essential standards with grade-band performance assessments.
Goal #4: Improve student ability in all curricular areas by replicating the In-Depth Study Action Plan as determined by student performance data.
Goal #5: Develop a five-year strategic plan for resource management, marketing development, and program development.
You can help us prepare for their full visit in March by reviewing the
school's mission, philosophy, and
school-wide learning expectations (SLEs) with your family and putting the parent meeting on your calendar for Monday, March 30th at 6:00 PM. We will also be looking for parents to collaborate with the school commission as begin developing a five-year strategic plan. Please contact
Mrs. Strader if you are interested in participating.
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Columbia Theater Partners with St. Rose
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Catapult Dance
will be performing at the Columbia Theatre on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 -9:30. The Columbia Theater will donate $2.00 to St. Rose School for every ticket sold to the performance. Please promote this event with your friends and family.
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Tuesday, March 10 - PTO Meeting 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the school cafeteria.
Friday, March 13 - No School - In-service Weekend
Saturday, March 14 - American Heritage Girl's Stations of the Cross Lenten Reflection
Monday, March 16 - No School - Inservice Break
Friday, March 20 - Spring Pictures - Free Dress Day, Report Cards Go Home
March 21 & 22 - School support with weekend Masses and Hospitality
Monday, March 30 - 6:00 PM - Accreditation Parent Meeting
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St. Rose School
720 26th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
P: (360) 577-6760
F: (360) 577-3689
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