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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2019
August Office Hours 
Wednesday, August 7th - Tuesday, August 20th     9am - 1pm daily 
School starts: Wednesday, August 21st  - Minimum day: 8:10am - 12:30pm
St. Rose Parent / Student Handbook  has been updated as of 8/1/18

ALL parents (families) are expected to review the handbook in it's entirety so that you are current and knowledgeable on school procedures and policy. There are some changes and updates and we have highlighted the areas of revision and those that require all parent's attention.  Please review the entire document.
The handbook will always be available to review by clicking on the link at the bottom of this weekly newsletter OR  on our school website: www.strosecatholicschool.org   
Handbook Clip
The St. Rose Way
Our purpose is to care for one another
We are friendly and include everyone
We are gentle and helpful with our words and actions
We forgive one another
We are kind even when no one is looking
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Those who placed uniform orders online by June 30th may PICK UP orders from the Sonoma Design Showroom beginning Monday, August 5th .  
Sonoma Design:  3510 Airway Dr, Santa Rosa (near 24hr Fitness across the freeway) 

Online Uniform store is now OPEN for ordering - August 1st - 30th for late September delivery.

To try on sample sizes before ordering, set up an appointment with school office after Aug. 7th. Remember, there are NO RETURNS/EXCHANGES if YOU order the wrong size.
Uniform update:  
PE Shorts 
We have gone to a new manufacture that will be more consistent throughout all grades.  You may notice the shorts may seem shorter than the previous. We don't want anyone worrying about the length not falling into the 'at the knee length' category as we expect for the uniform walking short, skirt, jumper or skort.  However, students are not allowed to roll up the waist to make them shorter. You may continue wearing the PE shorts previously purchased until your child grows out of them.
PE Sweatpants
You will notice there is no longer elastic at the bottom of the PE sweatpants. This was a decision made by the school administration. This will be the last year the students may wear the old sweatpants with elastic. The PE sweatpants are optional. After this year school year, please purchase the new version.
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE IN REGULAR UNIFORM THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS  2019-20      CLICK HERE 
Parent Association - Did you know....
All school parents are members of the St. Rose Parent Association (PA), and are invited to attend the monthly PA meetings, normally held on the first or second Tuesday of the month, at 7pm, in the school library or chapel.  (Check school calendar for exact dates and times.)

Please consider getting involved in the fundraising events that the PA does each year to support our school.  
CLASS STUDENT SUPPLY LISTS - for those who did NOT purchase your back to school kits from 1st Day School Supply by June 30th, click on your class list below.
It is now too late to order from 1st Day.
Please ONLY purchase the supplies the teachers have listed.

EPICUREAN HOT LUNCH PROGRAM  - 1st - 8th grades
Menu is now posted on line for Aug - Sept ordering.  
First day of Hot Lunch is:  Thursday, Aug 22nd -
PLACE ORDERS NOW FOR AUG / SEPT. Order must be placed by Wed. Aug. 14th.

   Click HERE to look up your STUDENT ID NUMBER (You need that to create your students lunch accounts and to place orders.)  
To create your account and place lunch orders,  GO TO:   https://mymealorder.com 

ORDERS MUST BE PLACED IN ADVANCE.  
  • If ordering WEEKLY - your order must be placed no later than WEDNESDAY the week before.
  • If ordering MONTHLY - your order for the next month must be placed by the LAST WEDNESDAY of each month.
St. Rose office will no longer ADD ON students who do not order in time. If you miss the order deadline, please send your child to school with a lunch. 
A Note from Mrs. Ryan    
New Parent Orientation Meeting - Thursday, August 29th - 7pm
All NEW parents are invited to join Mrs. Ryan for a brief orientation about all that is St. Rose School. At least 1 new parent from each family should try to attend. (Parents only please)
This is where our school principal, Kathy Ryan, will post her weekly letter to parents. 
Her first posting will be later this month.
SPECIAL EVENTS - Mark your calendar!
Back to School BBQ
Friday, August 23rd

The Parent Association will be hosting an All Families invited Back to School BBQ.
Check back NEXT WEDNESDAY for all the details. 
RSVP will be required.
St. Rose Parish Festival
September 15th, 2019

All school families should plan on attending this annual Parish event. St. Rose School is a beneficiary of this event. Parents who volunteer time at the festival may claim these hours towards your school service hour requirement.


Parish Festival committee is seeking volunteers for this huge community event. 
Please contact Maridel Perlas at (707) 540-2186 for information on how you can contribute.

WINE PAIRING EVENT
Fri. Sept 13th  -  6 - 8PM  -  Click HERE for details
SAVE THE DATE!
ST. ROSE SCHOOL WALK-a-THON
Friday, October 4th


All students participate in this annual fundraiser for our school. Information will be sent home to all in September.    HELP will be NEEDED! Check back here later for more details. NOTE: If you want to volunteer to work the event, you MUST be volunteer compliant!  See info below.
MONTHLY CALENDAR
2019-20 ANNUAL SCHOOL CALENDAR - HERE
UPDATED AS OF 8/1/2019
(You'll need to log into Google to view the ON-LINE calendar)
PLEASE GET INTO THE HABIT OF CLICKING ON THE CALENDAR REGULARLY to view school events, activities, hot lunch menu, etc. 
We update, add & change things all the time.
Link the calendar to your cell phone for easy access. 
You can always view the calendar on our school website:
ALL NEW VOLUNTEERS MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DIOCESE REQUIREMENTS to Volunteer for any school activity.
Now is the perfect time to GET COMPLIANT! If you plan on volunteering for anything during this school year,
PLEASE get compliant BEFORE SEPT. 1st.
  • NEW parents, ALL room parents, coaches, walk-a-thon volunteers, hot lunch or yard duty help, classroom activities, field trip chaperones or drivers, etc. 
If you wish to volunteer for any on campus activity, you must get compliant with Diocese Volunteer requirements as soon as possible. At St. Rose we do our best to provide a safe campus for all. 
  • This process can take several weeks to complete. 
  • Don't wait until the week of an event to get started - you won't be cleared in time.
Report Absence / Request Homework by 9:30 am    545-0379 - select #1 
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. 
THANK YOU for reading our newsletter!!
St. Rose Catholic School
4300 Old Redwood Hwy
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Office: (707) 545-0379
Fax:     (707) 545-7150

Report Absences: (707) 284-1551