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October 07, 2019
ROSARY THINKS PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
"Rosary Cares" began more than 10 years ago to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.

During October, students may wear Rosary's pink polo any day of the week or on Fridays during the school year. Pink spirit t-shirts may be worn on spirit days and other scheduled days. Rosary's Royal Retail store has stocked up on pink spirit wear and accessories. Stop in to support Pink!

A portion of sales of all pink items and gate fees from volleyball & basketball games will be donated to the Crossen Cancer Center at St. Jude Medical Center. To read more, click to our home page story.
CRACKED CRAB
We hope to see you this Saturday, October 12 , at our annual Cracked Crab. Attendees enjoy cocktails, seafood, dancing, and a silent auction in a casual family-style event in the Karcher Center. Online bidding for a boat-load of tempting silent auction items will open this Thursday. Check your email later this week for more information and a link to view and bid!

Would you like to attend, but don't want to get a babysitter? We've got you covered! The 8th graders at St. Juliana will host an evening of fun and games from 6-10 p.m. for children 3 and up. Contact [email protected] for more information.

The Cracked Crab Acquisitions Committee is thankful for the families that have donated and are planning to donate auction items. Any donations received after this Wednesday, October 9 , will be gratefully accepted on behalf of the Red Wine & Gold Committee and those families' students will be automatically eligible for the student donation lunch for Red Wine & Gold.

For more information please contact event chair Gigi Oskorus at [email protected] .
HOMECOMING
Reminders for all students attending the Homecoming Dance:

  • Tickets for Homecoming may be purchased through Rosary in the activities office (room 8). The cost is $70 per person.
  • EVERYONE purchasing a ticket through Rosary must turn in a permission slip to room 8.
  • Permission slips are due to the activities office by Thursday, October 24.
  • If you are bringing a guest from a NON Tri-School school, he/she must complete the guest pass (page 2 of the permission slip). The permission slip must be signed by an administrator from the guest's school.
  • All students must arrive by 8:30 p.m.and may not leave the dance before 10:30 p.m. Please bring your school ID to check in.
  • Turn in your dress check to Ms. Nanry in the Dean's Office by Friday, October 18.

If you have any questions, stop by room 8!
HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT
Enjoy a spooky movie, snacks, costume contest, and Halloween fun at Servite Theatre on Friday, October 25, at 7 p.m. Student ID required. Costume dress code will be enforced.
FATHER-DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE
Students and their fathers or father-figures are invited to the 2019 Father-Daughter “Let the Adventure Begin” on Saturday, November 9 , at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Anaheim. 

Tickets may be purchased in the activities office. Please get your tickets early, as th is event has sold out the past two years. Payment and table assignment sheets are due Monday, October 28 to the Activities Office. Due to the venue's requirement and sit-down dinner being served, late table assignments and payments will NOT be accepted.

A photo slide show of dads and daughters will be played during the event. Please share your pictures with us. Email your picture by  Tuesday, November 5, by 3 p.m. to: [email protected]
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Campus Ministry is hosting "God for All Seasons," a women's retreat on Saturday, November 16 , from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register at www.rosaryacademy.org/seasons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Orange County Hydrocephalus Walk
Rosary alumna, Erin (Wilson) Berger '05 and her husband are co-chairing the first Orange County Hydrocephalus Walk this Saturday, October 12 , in an effort to build awareness and support for hydrocephalus research. This event is very dear to their hearts as they are walking with their son Seamus (Shea) who is living with hydrocephalus.
 
Join us as we walk to End Hydrocephalus! Create a walking team to show your support or join team "Surf4Shea". For more information, click: Orange County Hydrocephalus Walk
STUDENT NEWS
Keqin Chen '20 was recently honored by city, county, and state officials during her one-woman art exhibition at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. The theme of her exhibit focused attention on the impact climate change has on animals. Several news stations attended and interviewed Keqin, who generously donated two paintings and proceeds of her exhibit to Rosary and other non-profit groups. We are so proud of Keqin - not only for her talent, but for using that talent to serve the dear neighbor without distinction.
ACT PRACTICE EXAM
Gain confidence and experience before taking the actual ACT exam at this practice exam scheduled for Saturday, October 19, from 8 am-noon. Register by clicking the button below.
PSAT
PSAT Test Day is Wednesday, October 16 . Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be on campus from 7:45 a.m. to 11:45, with the test starting promptly at 8:00 a.m. Seniors will not be on campus that day and should plan to work on college applications. More information will be sent via email to parents and students.

Students wanting to gain confidence before taking the PSAT may register for the PSAT Prep Rally. The goal of the PSAT Prep Rally is to provide your daughter with a "cram session" by providing weekend strategy sessions designed specifically to prepare her for the PSAT. Your daughter will leave the sessions feeling more confident, optimistic, and enthusiastic about her performance.

When: Friday, October 11, 2:15-5:15 PM
Where: Rosary Academy
Cost: $99 for Rosary students; $150 for non-Rosary students
Register by emailing: [email protected]
TUTORING HELP AVAILABLE
National Honor Society students are now available during lunch in room 110 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to tutor students in all subjects. Come in to review for quizzes or tests and get help on homework.
PARENTS
YEARBOOK TRIBUTE ADS
Parents of the Class of 2020: A s enior tribute ad in the yearbook is a wonderful way to recognize your senior for her efforts and accomplishments while at Rosary. Please visit the parent portal page for more information, and links to online ad creation, payment, and more!

Prices increase on October 25, so take advantage of the early pricing now. Questions may be directed to the yearbook adviser, David Lyons, at [email protected].
PARENT COUNCIL NEWS
Parents are welcome to attend all Parent Council meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the assembly hall. Parent Council is a great way to socialize with other parents and stay up-to-date with school news and volunteer opportunities. More information and meeting minutes may be found in the  parent portal of our website. The next meeting is scheduled for  Wednesday, November 6.
ROSARY DAY PHOTOS
Photos from last week's beautiful Rosary Day ceremony are available to download from the Royal Gallery located on our website homepage.
PROGRESS REPORT APP
Parents may now receive weekly progress report emails through the Aeries app. Information about this feature, and how to sign up for it may be found on the parent portal of our website.
PARENT RESOURCES
We hope to see you at the Parent Resource Night on Tuesday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. Officer Shannon Buckels of Cyber Cop Safety will empower parents to face safety challenges in our digital world. Please invite friends and other parents to attend this timely and informative program. This is a parent-only event.
Save the Date for an important Parent Resource Chat with the With Hope Foundation on suicide prevention among teens on Monday, April 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is a parent-only event.
ADMISSIONS NEWS
OPEN HOUSE
Please invite families with girls in 6th, 7th, & 8th grades to attend our Open House on Monday, October 28, from 5-8 p.m.

  • Campus tours
  • Special presentations at 6:15 p.m.
  • Meet teachers and counselors
  • Complimentary dinner
SHADOW DAYS
Calling all Future Royals in 7th and 8th grades to sign up for a Shadow Day! See upcoming dates, and RSVP by clicking the button below.
ANNUAL EVENTS
These annual events put the FUN in fundraiser! You may help by volunteering, attending, donating auction items, or helping to spread the word.
SAVE THE DATE FOR:
October 12 - Cracked Crab
January 18 - Red Wine & Gold
EVENT CALENDAR
Oct 12: Cracked Crab, 5 p.m., Karcher Center
Oct 15: Digital Safety Seminar, 6:30 p.m.
Oct 19: ACT Practice Exam, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., Karcher Center
Oct 26: Homecoming Dance
Oct 28: Open House
Nov 1: Faculty Inservice Day, no school for students
As a college preparatory diocesan Catholic high school, 
Rosary Academy empowers the mind, body, and spirit of each young woman
in a transformative educational experience.
Guided by the Blessed Mother, Rosary Academy embraces and challenges its students with an innovative instructional curriculum to achieve academic success and ignite the call to serve the dear neighbor.
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