A Letter From Your Principal
Dear Families,
The year was 1969. The day was July 20
th. Do you know what happened that day? Well, I was only five but I remember it like yesterday. My family, like many other families were glued to television sets, with big old rabbit ears and a screen rolling with color intermittently. It was the day that we landed on the moon.
According to
NFK Editors, “Around 600 million people back on Earth looked on as Mr. Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon. As he did, he announces “That’s one small step for (a) man; one giant leap for mankind.” I am not sure if it was the thrill of the US being ahead in the "race for space" or just the reality that anything is possible if we can put a man on the moon. Men walking on the moon left a “powerful impression on people around the world, as humans for the first time saw themselves off their own planet.”
In August 1969, I had started on my own adventure as a Kindergarten student in Mrs. McClaughin’s class here at St. Rose. It was an exciting time. Not only was I starting a new adventure but it seemed the entire world became full of dreamers now that a man had walked on the moon – anything was possible.
Fast forward to August 22, 2019 and St. Rose is headed to a place we have never been before – construction of a new education building. One building that will house Kindergarten through eighth grade, two libraries, a science lab, music room, art room, language and computer labs, break out area and much more. I can only imagine what the future holds for St. Rose of Lima but I am happy to report, we are off to a great start this year.
Thank you for choosing St. Rose of Lima and let us all be dreamers about our future.
Welcome back,
Bernadette L. Drabek, M. Ed.
Principal
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Welcome to Lightshine 2019 - 2020!
Middle School Students gathered this morning to plan out their 2019 - 2020 Light Shine objectives. With a focus on community service and spiritual development, they will be creating Blessing Bags for St. Vincent de Paul, continue Readers Theater with the younger grades, exam prep, Dodge Ball & Donuts, Carpool Hospitality, Guest Speakers, Bracelets for Hospitals, a Food Bank field Trip, and even more!
It's going to be a great year.
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Thank you to all who shared your first day photos!
Here are a few highlights:
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DISMISSAL TOMORROW - FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019 AT 3:00/3:15/3:30!!
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PTO - MEMBERSHIP APPROVED!
Did you know every parent is a member of the PTO?
If you are interested in being active with PTO this year, check your class page for a sign up link to help with
any of the events, fundraisers, and class parties this year!
We truly appreciate all of our volunteers!
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CANNED GOODS DUE TOMORROW
In Honor of the Feast of St. Rose of Lima, please drop off a few canned goods at the front office for distribution to the Food Pantry by Friday August 23, 2019.
Thank you for your support of the community.
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FEARLESS CATHOLIC WRITERS WORKSHOP - GRADES 1 & 2
Our new writers workshop, Fearless Catholics, will be offered to 1st and 2nd Grade Students this fall. The program is overseen by Sarah Cortez, published author and fearless catholic herself, with the goal of
sparking excitement, spontaneity, creativity in young writers. Ignite the creative spark in your child!
Download the form to enroll your young writer
here
. Forms should be turned into the front office.
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A NOTE FROM THE REGISTRAR
Please turn in your first day of school forms to the front office by next Monday!
Find your 2019 - 2020 Family Handbook
here!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEACHERS ON THEIR CATECHIST CERTIFICATION:
Gloria Kimball
Julie Kirby
Karen Langely
Arliza Ortiz
Thank you for your commitment to Catholic Education!
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SAFE HAVEN TRAINING (FORMERLY KNOWN AS VIRTUS)
If you are in need of renewing/obtaining your Virtus Training Certification, please note that the name of the Virtus Training has changed to the "Safe Environment" Training. More information can be found here:
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*Dates are subject to change *
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JOIN US FOR BACK TO SCHOOL COFFEE - TOMORROW!
August 23, 2019
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PTO SPIRIT NIGHT
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AUGUST 27, 2019
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PTO MEETING
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AUGUST 29, 2019
You do not want to miss the first meeting of the year! Catch up on all the info on back to school, and our upcoming events - PTO Volleyball, Halloween, and the reveal of the 2020 Gala theme!
Babysitting will be provided by our BETA Club Students, complete with planned activities and adult supervisor! Sign up
here!
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EARLY DISMISSAL-
AUGUST 30, 2019
Dismissal Times:
1 PM - PK- Kinder
1:15 PM- 1st- 5th
1:30 PM - 6th - 8th Grade
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FALL PLAY MEETING (GRADES 3 -5)
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AUGUST 30, 2019
If your child is interested in participating in the 3rd - 5th Grade Fall play, please attend the required information meeting on August 30
th
in the music room.
There are two times available to attend, for your convenience:
7:30 am OR
1:45 pm
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LABOR DAY
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
NO SCHOOL!!
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SIXTH GRADE BIBLE MASS
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Middle School students new to St. Rose will be recognized during the Bible presentation Liturgy. During the service, students receive a special blessing, and are presented with a Holy Bible to use through Middle School and beyond.
Parents are always invited to join our special celebrations, as it is the family who provides the primary guidance in faith formation. We hope you can join us in providing a warm welcome to our newest Middle School Students.
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BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Please join us for the Blessing of the Backpacks at
10 AM
Mass. Students, teachers, and families are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year together in prayer. Coffee and donuts will be available following Mass in the Parish Hall.
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PROGRESS REPORTS
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
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OPEN HOUSE
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
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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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