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Kings' Corner Newsletter

March 16th - 20th, 2020

"Even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." ~Joel 2:12

This Week at RPA

Dear RPA Family, Following the lead of national and local authorities, RPA will be closed to all students until at least March 23rd. We will of course be monitoring developments until then and will keep you informed as needed.   On Monday, parents only can come to the campus between 10:00 am - noon to pick up any books or materials that may not have been brought home on Friday. Please email me to arrange for a later time to come to campus if needed. More details will be shared with you on Monday regarding the details for our plans for remote learning from home. Make it a blessed weekend everyone! Scott J. Baier Head of School 239-594-9888  sbaier@royalpalmacademy.com "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 T he mission of Royal Palm Academy is to partner with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow’s leaders.

MONDAY 3/16 Teachers will report to work 8:00 am Parents are allowed on campus 10:00 am -12:00 pm Parents are allowed on campus IF they need to get books/supplies from their child's classroom or locker between 10:00 am -12:00 pm.  Email Mr. Baier if a later time is needed.

TUESDAY 3/17 NO SCHOOL UNTIL 3/23 Happy St. Patrick's Day

WEDNESDAY 3/18 NO SCHOOL UNTIL 3/23 

THURSDAY 3/19 NO SCHOOL UNTIL 3/23

FRIDAY 3/20 NO SCHOOL UNTIL 3/23

Sunday, March 22nd Fourth Sunday of Lent Jesus Heals the Blind Man "I was blind but now I see" "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." ~John 9:1-41

RPA EVENTS

HEALTH UPDATE FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL

Click HERE to read the most recent message about important Health Information from our Head of School 

Enrollment is now Open to New Families Completed Contracts and Registration Deposits were due by March 1st.   Returning families were given priority for class openings until March 1st.    SECURE YOUR CHILD'S SPOT! Log into your FACTS Family Portal (formerly RenWeb) , click on Family, click on Enrollment to begin NOW! Should you have any questions regarding the online enrollment please contact: Jennifer J. Scarafile, Admissions Coordinator 239.594.9888

FINANCIAL AID FLYER

2020-21 School Year: New families  interested in applying for an income-based scholarship (either the Florida Tax Credit or Family Empowerment Scholarships) for the 2020-21 school year will be able to apply in early March 2020. Sign up to receive updates related to income-based scholarship applications for the 2020-21 school year by  clicking here. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis in the order all documents are received, and funding is limited. _________________________ For students using the income-based Family Empowerment Scholarship , the Florida Department of Education has sent a communication to current Family Empowerment Scholarship students explaining what needs to be done for the students for the 2020-21 school year. If you currently have a student on the Family Empowerment Scholarship, and do not see that email, please reach out to the Florida Department of Education. ________________________________ IMPORTANT : Renewal Florida Tax Credit scholarship students had processing priority until February 29, 2020. If a renewal family applies on or after March 1, 2020, their renewal student will lose processing priority meaning all applications, for renewal students AND new students, will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis in the order the application and all supporting documents are received. __________________________________________________________________________ Any questions may be directed to Jennifer J. Scarafile , Admissions Coordinator, jscarafile@royalpalmacademy.com or by calling (239) 594-9888 ext. 102

AAA scholarships i s now accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. Renewals and New Families are encouraged to apply early as applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. It will take from 10-12 weeks after submission for your application to be processed. Once a determination has been made about your eligibility, AAA will mail you the determination letter to the mailing address on the application. You will need to bring that to the Admissions Dept. as soon as you receive it. Questions may be directed to AAA @ 888-707-2465 or you may call J. Scarafile @ 594-9888 or email: jscarafile@royalpalmacademy.com Refer to the links below for more information: AAA SCHOLARSHIPS AAA Eligibility

PVO EVENTS

Due to COVID-19, all future events on campus have either been cancelled or postponed until further notice. Final decisions will be made in the coming days. Updates will be communicated as more information becomes available. Thank you for your continued patience and support! PLEASE REFER TO THE RPA WEBSITE and social media outlets FOR UPDATES

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SPORTS

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All sporting events have either been cancelled or postponed until schools resume their regular schedule Please watch the RPA website for updates

2019 ATHLETIC HANDBOOK

From the desk of: Coach Moviel

SOCCER SEASON! Boys Grades 4-8

BOY'S SOCCER PERMISSION SLIP

MARCH PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULE BOYS

APRIL PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULE BOYS

Boys' 2019-20 Soccer Team!

Thank you to Mr. Greco and Mrs. Mongalo for providing the beautiful pictures

TRACK & FIELD Girls and Boys Grades 4-8

PERMISSION SLIP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

MARCH PRACTICE & MEET SCHEDULE

APRIL PRACTICE & MEET SCHEDULE

BSN SIDELINE SPORTS STORE- PERSONALIZED SPIRIT WEAR

Show off your School Spirit at all our games! Click on image on left or click below to start personalizing your RPA Spirit wear! Personalize with your name, team, number or relationship (mom, dad, aunt, etc.)  Shopping has never been so much fun! BSN Sideline Sports store

HAPPENING AROUND CAMPUS THIS WEEK !

RPA Middle School students take part in a Benediction ceremony in the chapel Fr. Jonathan Romanoski and Fr. Joshua Passo from Corpus Christi Chapel (St. Agnes), held a most beautiful ceremony in our chapel this week.

RPA 4th - 8th Grades take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Mrs. Sedio's & Mrs. Theriault's 3rd Graders held an American Revolution Wax Museum

King George, III (Elliot Huling)

RPA Scholar Bowl Team vs. RPA Parents! Guess who wins???

Our Scholar Bowl Team is Smart BUT, Our RPA Parents ROCK!! They beat the students by 11 points!

RPA Pre-K through Kindergarten students enjoyed Irish Dancing with students from Drake Irish Dancing!

Royal Palm Academy's Prayer List Clyde Quinby Pearl Quinby Andres Valenzuela Penelope (Penny)Lagergren Gustavo Otero Tereze Knowles Paul Hojlo, Jr. Rebecca King Jane Cox Reginald Hart Mark Rogers Kayson Davis Ed Fitzpatrick Gladys Blanco Carlos Mendelzon Dorothea Brown Ruben Seoanes Col J.T. Sehulster Elaine Buscemi Dave Bolser Steve Evans Joseph Mazza Repose of the soul of Fr. Thomas Glackin Repose of the soul of Patrick Hidalgo Repose of the soul of Marguerite Scharf Repose of the soul of William Bergold Repose of the soul of Matt Jackson Repose of the soul of Joseph Franzese Repose of the soul of Daisy Hernandez Repose of the soul of Emily Spencer Repose of the soul of Frank John D’Agostino Repose of the soul of Ada Cossio-Fernandez Repose of the soul of Elvira Pinera Repose of the soul of Nick Menist Repose of the soul of Dorothea Brown Repose of the soul of Jacob Valdez Repose of the soul of Briggs Connolly Repose of the soul of Logan Connolly Repose of the soul of Brendon Shea Repose of the soul of James Farrell Repose of the soul of Sister Margarita Mongalo Repose of the soul of Dr. Jose Ramon Menéndez Repose of the soul of Diane Stellwag Repose of the soul of Ann Guettler Repose of the soul of Daniel Cuenya "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God." ~James 5:16

Parents, please share any special intentions for family and friends: Email: Jennifer J Scarafile

Royal Palm Academy's Mass Sc hedule Masses cancelled until further notice April 8th May 21st

Continue to watch the calendar on our website as our Mass schedule is subject to change. Thank you for your patience as we continue to try and fill in the missing days with priests from the local area.

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