A LETTER FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL
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Dear Families,
In November, we asked parents to complete a school survey. We release this survey annually in an effort to present an opportunity for family feedback.
At the time of the survey, we had approximately 340 families enrolled. Respondents of this year's survey totaled 175 families, which was short of our 80% goal. My favorite take away from the survey spoke to our sense of community - 93% of respondents feel they belong at St. Rose of Lima, and 92% feel it is a safe and secure environment.
This is what sets St. Rose of Lima Catholic School apart from others- the sense of community.
Below are the key findings/approval ratings from the survey:
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In collaboration with the School Advisory Committee, we will presenting the open ended questions results at the next PTO Meeting. These two questions include:
1.
Why did you choose St. Rose of Lima for your child?
2.
Please name something we can improve at St. Rose of Lima.
While there is always room for improvement, I believe St. Rose of Lima is on a great path to secure success for future generations of Cardinal’s to come.
Thank you for choosing St. Rose of Lima,
Bernadette Drabek
Class of 1975
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SUNDAY COLLECTION TO BENEFIT MSGR. PAUL PIERI
This weekends second collection wil benefit Tutition Assitance!
In the event you cannot make it to Mass, but would like to contribute,
visit us here!
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HIGHLIGHT: SEVENTH GRADE FIELD TRIP
Our seventh grade students visited the Museum of Health and Medical Sciences this week! Check out some of the great moments below.
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DID YOU KNOW?
A Message from your School Advisory Committee
Have you ever wondered how our St. Rose grads are doing in their freshman year of High School? Our committee was curious too, so we invited Carmen Armistead, Head of School – St. Pius X High School, to join us at our January SAC meeting. This is what we learned:
1) The first semester of 9th grade is a transition period for students for all middle schools, both socially and educationally.
2) Former St. Rose students have excelled in all areas and have adjusted very well during the transition.
3) The Veritas Award – This award has only been in existence 2 years, all applicants are eligible and the winner receives up to full tuition for 4 years. The winner of this award must excel both inside and outside the classroom in ways that go beyond other applicants. For the past two years a St. Rose of Lima 8
th grader has been honored with this award.
How can you best prepare your son/daughter for High School?
1)
Foster independent learning by giving your child the ability to take charge of learning, make informed choices, take responsibility for their own learning activities, complete homework on their own and maintain their own study schedule.
2) Teach them to self-advocate by giving your child the ability to speak up for themselves and the things that are important to them, advocate for themselves with their teacher (e.g. don’t question a grade for them, instead allow them to bring it up directly with the teacher).
3) Push your child appropriately. Help your child set reasonable goals with your direction on how to achieve their goals, but all the while listening and allowing them to tell you what they need.
4) Be your child's cheerleader through encouragement. Let the school enforce the rules. Don’t be the bad guy at home fussing about getting homework done, rather let your child handle the consequences of not doing it.
5) Push your child to be open to new adventures and try new things - embolden them to get out of their bubble.
Want to learn more about the St. Rose of Lima Middle School and how it is preparing students for High School? Email
info@stroselima.org
and schedule a Middle School tour.
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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 today!
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FROM THE REGISTRAR
Tuition:
February
tuition has been posted and is now due. 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
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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.
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PROGRESS REPORTS
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
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PK 3 CHAPEL
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
9 AM
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SPRING PLAY: 1st - 2nd GRADE
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
ICYMI: FEB. 7
th
at 3:30 PM
(Pick the one most convenient to you)
If your child in interested in participating in the Spring Play, please be sure to attend one of these meetings.
Location: The Music Room
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UNTUCK FOR A BUCK
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
This months Untuck for a Buck benefits Msgr. Paul Pieri Tuition Assistance.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL VALENTINE DANCE
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Volunteers are needed!
If you cannot volunteer, but would like to donate, visit
here!
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STEPS FOR STUDENTS
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
Mark your calendars to be part of this historic event!
Register
here today
, before the registration fee increases!
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TEACHER IN SERVICE DAY
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
NO SCHOOL
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PTO MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
8 AM
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
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ASH WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
8:15 AM
Mass Uniform Required for Ash Wednesday. Mass will not be held on Thursday.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL GO TEXAN DAY & CHILI COOK OFF
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
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CAN-STRUCTO-RAMA
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
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GO TEXAN DAY - ELEMENTARY
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
PK 3- PK 4 Program: 9 AM
Kinder - 5th Grade Program: 10:30 AM
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PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES
MARCH 2 - 6, 2020
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END OF QUARTER 3
MARCH 6, 2020
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EARLY DISMISSAL
MARCH 13, 2020
1/1:15/1:30 PM
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SPRING BREAK
MARCH 16 - 20, 2020
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EARLY DISMISSAL
MARCH 27, 2020
1/1:15/1:30 PM
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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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4th ANNUAL PRIEST VS. SEMINARIAN
BASKETBALL GAME
MARCH 6, 2020
Come and join us on this second Friday of Lent for a truly Catholic event for the whole family. Gates open at 4:30 pm. The Seafood Tailgate with the Knights of Columbus begins at 5:00 pm. And doors open at 6:00 pm
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St. Rose of Lima Catholic School | (P) 713.691.0104 | (F) 713.692.8073 | WWW.STROSELIMA.ORG
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