ROSARY DAY is right around the corner! The feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, patroness of Rosary Academy, celebrates the school’s heritage, tradition, and sense of community. The Rosary Day celebration includes attendance at Mass, awarding of scholarships, and honoring the junior class by presenting them with their school rings. After Mass the entire school community is invited to join the junior class at Disneyland.
All students are required to attend Rosary Day, Friday, October 4, beginning at 7:55 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.m. This is a school day and attendance will be taken.
Every student must turn in one of these two forms to the activities office by Friday, September 6:
If you choose not to go to Disneyland, you must complete the
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MOTHER-DAUGHTER MASS
Our first Mother-Daughter Mass of the school year will be held in the Chapel this
Wednesday, August 28, at 7 a.m. Light refreshments follow Mass. All mothers and mother-figures are invited to attend with their daughter(s).
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MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Parents are invited to join the Rosary community for the Mass of the Holy Spirit on
Wednesday, September 4, at 10:25 a.m., in the Karcher Center. During the Mass we will bless our assistant head of school, Mr. Sean Basford, and the Rosary directors.
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KAIROS 56
Seniors who are interested in attending the fall Kairos from October 15-18, must register by Friday, September 13. Permission slips are available from
Mrs. D'Alba in room 209.
Parents of registered students should attend an important meeting on
Tuesday evening, September 3, at 6 p.m. in the assembly hall.
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ROSARY PRAYING PARENTS
Each Monday, parents gather from 8 - 8:20 a.m. in the chapel to pray the Rosary together. All parents are welcome to join. Please contact Mrs. Michelle Markos for more information at
mmarkos@dslextreme.com
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9-11 PRAYER SERVICE
Veterans, retired police officers, and first responders are invited to join the Rosary community for a brief prayer service commemorating 9/11. Please join us at 12:15 p.m. in the rose garden..
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The Celebration of Life remembers and honors the members of our community who have passed. We pray the Rosary together and h
onor all of those in the Celebration of Life book. A small reception will follow in the rose garden.
This year's Celebration is on
Wednesday, September 11, at 6 p.m
. in the Chapel.
To RSVP to the Celebration of Life and/or submit names of your loved ones to be added to our book, please click the button below.
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MOCK TRIAL COACHES NEEDED
The Rosary Mock Trial team is seeking volunteers (parents or friends who are attorneys) to coach this year’s team. Our team is again poised for greatness with several returning members who are excited about this year’s competition and are in need of volunteers who can guide them through the trial process (from pre-trial arguments to full prosecution and defense).
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UC WORKSHOP
Seniors were given the opportunity to get started on their college applications during their flex time this week. Counselors were on hand to answer any questions and help with the UC and Common applications.
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SPEAK TO INSPIRE
Held each semester and open to all students, Speak to Inspire offers educational forums including informal seminars and lunch & learns as well as bigger events such as Women in STEM, Women in Business, and Professional Development Day.
Our first event is Thursday, September 5, when we will host women in the medical field for a casual presentation at 7:45 a.m. in the LEC. Speakers will share their career journey and discuss opportunities in medicine, followed by a Q&A.
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CRACKED CRAB
Save the Date for Cracked Crab - one of our favorite adult events of the year - on
Saturday, October 12! Attendees enjoy cocktails, seafood, dancing, and a silent auction in a casual family-style event in the Karcher Center.
Our DONATION DRIVE will run from
September 9 -13. Bring in a donation valued at $50 or higher to receive a free pizza lunch for your daughter. Donations may be given to a committee member in the Acacia drop-off, or bring items, gift cards, or checks to the Main Office. Click the photo below for more information on the event, including a wish list of auction items.
For information about how to get involved, please contact event chair Gigi Oskorus at
jgjjesj@gmail.com.
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TRI-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Tri-School Theatre will hold an open house this
Wednesday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Servite High School. You will learn about the many opportunities students have to participate in theatre – both on and off stage. You will also receive a tour of the theatre, learn about conservatory classes, Comedy Sportz, and the main stage productions scheduled for this year.
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FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT
Parents of the Class of 2023 are invited to attend the Freshman Parent Night on
Thursday, September 5, at 6 p.m. in the assembly hall. The meeting will focus on the challenges of freshman year, including curriculum and the social and emotional transition into high school (for parents as well as students.)
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PARENT COUNCIL NEWS
Please join us for our first meeting of the school year on
Wednesday, September 4, in the assembly hall. The evening will begin with socializing and light refreshments at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. We have a full agenda which includes hearing from school leadership to update all of us on the happenings at Rosary as well as our event committee chairs who will provide information on how we can all participate!
This is a great opportunity to get involved, make a difference, and meet new Rosary parents!
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ASSISTEENS
Moms with daughters in 7
th-11
th grades are invited to attend tonight’s Fullerton Assisteens meeting to learn more about their community involvement and activities. The orientation is Monday, August 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Assisteens Chapter House at 233 W. Amerige Ave. in Fullerton. For more information, please visit
www.assistanceleague.com/fullerton
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PARENT GUIDE TO GIVING
This booklet was distributed at Back to School Night. You may pick up your copy in the main office, or view a digital copy
here. Thank you in advance for your time, treasure, and talent.
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SHUTTLE SERVICE
Rosary and Servite have combined forces to provide shuttle service from several outlying cities to the Rosary and Servite campuses. To view pickup locations, times, and fees, please go to
www.rosaryacademy.org/shuttle
. If you would like to request shuttle service from a city not currently offered, please contact
admissions@rosaryacademy.org.
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SHOPPING FUNDRAISER
Blushed Clothing will host a fundraising day at their store in Orange on Sunday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Check out the fashions, and show this post at checkout. You'll get some fun new fashions, and Rosary will get 20% of your purchase.
Thank you to Blushed Clothing for hosting this event!
Blushed Clothing
2618 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
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INTERNATIONAL TRIPS
During Easter break, two trips are planned for students of all grade levels. Parents of traveling students are welcome to join as well.
France/Spain travelers will visit Seville, Madrid, and Paris in a 9-day trip sponsored by the World Languages department. A follow-up meeting for the France/Spain trip will be held tonight, Monday, August 26, at 6 p.m. in room 104.
Travelers on the
Italy excursion will experience a photo safari through picturesque Tuscany, with stays in Rome, Assisi, Florence, and Venice.
Details, pricing, and registration for the trips may be found by clicking the buttons below.
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These annual events put the FUN in fundraiser! You may help by volunteering, attending, donating auction items, or helping spread the word.
SAVE THE DATE FOR:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Aug 26: France/Spain trip meeting, 6 p.m., room 104
Aug 28: Mother-Daughter Mass, 7:00 a.m., Chapel
Aug 28: Tri-School Open House, 6:30 p.m., Servite Theatre
Sep 4: Mass of the Holy Spirit, 10:25 a.m., Karcher Center
Sep 4: Parent Council meeting, 6 p.m., assembly hall
Sep 5: Freshman Parent Night, 6 p.m., assembly hall
Sep 11: 9/11 Prayer Service, 12:15 p.m., rose garden
Sep 11: Celebration of Life, 6 p.m., Chapel/rose garden
Sep 9-11: Sophomore class retreat
Sep 18: Tri-School College Financial Aid Night, 6 p.m., assembly hall
Oct 4: Rosary Day
Oct 12: Cracked Crab, 5 p.m., Karcher Center
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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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Rosary Academy
1340 N. Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 870-6510
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