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School day begins at 8:10 AM
Kindergarten dismissal: 2:30 PM 
1st - 8th dismissal: 2:50 PM - Dismissal supervision ends at 3:20pm
Minimum School Days: 12:30 Dismissal ALL - supervision ends at 12:50pm
School Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (1 PM on minimum days)

Please be on time picking up your students. 
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16th, 2019
Rise and Shine and Get To School On Time!
A Note from Mrs. Ryan
Dear Parents,

Last week was stressful for many in our community due to the threat of power shutdowns, the actual extended loss of power for some of our families, and the fact that all this coincided with the 2 nd anniversary of the Tubbs Fire.  After the anxious anticipation of Tuesday, October 8 th , the Walk-a-Thon, which is always fun, had the added benefit of allowing all who attended to experience a relaxing community event together. A number of parents told me they were happy to have their kids at school where they could be distracted from adult worries.

This will likely not be the last time that inclement weather or a high fire threat will necessitate the consideration of school closings. I would just like to remind everyone that our general policy is to keep school in session as long as it is safe to do so. However, St. Rose is not a neighborhood school and our families travel to campus from all parts of Sonoma County. In addition, you know your child better than anyone. As the parent, you are the best judge of whether or not your child should attend school on this type of day. 

The next few weeks promise to be uneventful and teachers are looking forward to uninterrupted teaching time. Currently, our tardy average is still sitting about 6%. Wouldn’t it be great to have it down to 3% by Thanksgiving? 


Kathy Ryan
Principal
St. Rose School
PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME TODAY
PLEASE RETURN YOUR WEDNESDAY ENVELOPE BY THIS FRIDAY.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT HOME NEXT WEEK.
MAKE UP PICTURE DAY - TUESDAY, OCT 22nd
If your child was not present for picture day in September, they will have the opportunity
to have it taken on Tues. Oct. 22nd.
If your child needs a retake, please notify the school office so we can add them to the list.
Students should be in dress uniform.
I t's Cold & Flu Season!
We want everyone to stay healthy this season, so please refresh yourself on these important health guidelines.

  • Please do not send your children to school sick. Not only are they miserable and unable to function as needed to learn, but it puts other students and staff at risk of getting sick.
  • Children with excessive coughing, a runny nose with thick or constant nasal discharge, or just generally not feeling well, should be kept at home. A child who isn't feeling well does not function well in the classroom, and likely will be sent home.

  • Child must be Fever Free for 24 hours, without medication before returning to school.
  • Please reinforce with your children to cover their mouth when coughing, and to frequently wash their hands.

MEDICATIONS: Any medication your child needs to take, including cough drops, must be brought to the school office by the parent, and an Authorization to Administer form completed. Children may not keep medication of any kind with them while on campus. ALL MEDICATION must be in it's original container, and if a prescribed med, it must have the Dr. prescription attached.

Please notify the school office of the following contagious illness's:
  • Pink Eye / Conjunctivitis : If your child is diagnosed, they may return to school 24 hours after required antibiotic treatment.
  • Head Lice is contagious : Notify the school office if your child has contracted. Child may return to school 24 hours after receiving treatment.
  • Strep Throat

Refer to the School Handbook for more information on school policy regarding school health. Handbook link is at the bottom of this newsletter.
COMING EVENTS
Halloween!
Thursday October 31st
12:30 Dismissal

Trunk or Treat
For K - 8th students only please
Schedule will post next week.
Costumes: should not be scary or evil, pretend weapons are never allowed. No masks, no clowns, make-up should be minimal. Students must be comfortable and be able to manage their costume.
There will be NO KINDER-CARE.
The 'Y' will be open.

NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, NOV. 1ST.


St. Nicholas Day
Mom's Event
Friday, Nov. 15th
St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on Friday, December 6th. It is tradition at St.Rose that students leave a shoe outside the classroom door, and St. Nicholas quietly visits, leaving them each a special message and memento.

All mom's are invited to attend a special event to help make and prepare these little gifts.

Friday, November 15th
6 - 9 pm
St. Rose Gym
$20 per person - includes dinner

RSVP and prepayment is required.

C HECK BACK LATER FOR RSVP FORM
IMPORTANT CLICKS & LINKS
School Uniform Store
The uniform store is now CLOSED until November 1st.
Orders placed November 1st through December 1st will be delivered in early January.
Look for store link to be posted again in late October.

St. Rose School
4300 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 545-0379