"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
Dear St. Rose School Families,
There is so much to celebrate these days! Last evening we gathered with 8th graders and their families for Class Night. Rainy skies didn't dampen the spirits of these students who have reached many remarkable milestones in growth through the years. It was wonderful to acknowledge their achievements, reminisce about their time in these halls and thank them (and their parents) for the major impact they have had on St. Rose School. I am grateful to Monsignor Bob, Mrs. B, Mrs. Petrillo and everyone who made the evening so special. The Western theme was especially fun. Now we look forward to the graduation Mass on Sunday. Please keep our 8th graders in your prayers.
Our little learners will be graduating next week as well. On Tuesday our Kindergarten students will receive their diplomas and on Wednesday the Preschool 4's and Transitional Kindergarten students will have a Moving Up ceremony. This is a fitting time to say Congratulations! to Mrs. Robinson who was here when Monsignor Bob started the Preschool 20 years ago. She has made a positive impact on many young children during her years teaching. We ask God to bless her and our Preschool which is a place of Light, Learning and Love. We look forward to seeing all the smiling faces at these upcoming ceremonies and are delighted that many students will be staying with us. Many studies show the emotional and educational benefits of a Preschool -8th grade model; our alumni can vouch for that!
It's hard to believe that the last day of school is less than 2 weeks away. We are finishing strong in the same spirit with which we navigated this challenging year. Despite the difficulties there were many silver linings and our school family is at the top of the list.
Please refer to the Important Dates box below to ensure that we are all on the same page -- take note of half days, Field Day, and most important our final school mass which will be in the church on June 16th. I am looking forward to that! I also hope you will attend the HSA's Bonfire at Castle Hill Farm Friday June 11th. I plan to be there, it should be a fun night.
It sounds like we have a heat wave coming. Stay cool and next week be sure that students come with extra water bottles. Have a great weekend and May God Bless the Class of 2021!
God Bless,
Mr. Bardhyl Gjoka
IMPORTANT DATES
June 6th -- 8th grade Graduation, 1:00 p.m.
June 8th -- Kindergarten Graduation. 10:00 a.m.
June 9th -- Preschool Graduation
June 9th -- Please note this is a FULL Day of school for Grades 1-7 (previously half day)
June 14th -- Field Day, early dismissal 11:30 a.m.
June 15th -- Early Dismissal, 11:30 a.m, PD
June 16th -- Last day of school for 1st-7th Grade, Early dismissal 11:30 am., Mass in the Church.
Vaccine Clinic for 12-15 year olds -- see flyer below
BLOOMS BRICK WALK
SALES UNDERWAY!
Bricks make great gifts for Confirmation, First Holy Communion, Graduation, Weddings, Birthdays, In Memory of a Loved One and so many other occastions. Buy a brick to connect to the past and pave the way for many bright futures. Order online,
Bricks will be on sale at masses the weekend of June 5th and 6th.
PRESCHOOL CORNER
Virtual and In Person Tours are available weekdays! Contact admissions@srles.com for more information. A warm welcome awaits you!
Important Dates
June 7th -- Last day of school 3-year-old and 4-year-old class
June 8th -- Last day of school Transitional Kindergarten class
June 9th -- 4-year-old and Transitional Kindergarten Graduation, 10:00 a.m.
DID YOU KNOW? This will be the 20th graduation for St. Rose Preschool! AND, Mrs. Robinson was here when the doors first opened. She has made an impact on many lives during these years. Congratulations and Thank You for your dedication to Preschoolers Mrs. Robinson!
Ready to Roll -- The St. Rose School Class of 2021 having fun during their last days in our halls. Every one of these students has made a lasting mark on our hearts and they know that wherever they go, St. Rose School will always be home.
The Gathering Hall was transformed into the Old West for Class Night where 8th grade families gathered to give thanks, celebrate, reminisce and kick up their boots with some dancing.
HSA NEWS
Dear Parents,
We are so excited to gather together with all of you next Friday, June 11th at Castle Hill Farm from 6-9 p.m. to end our school year with a fun night. We can tell from your responses that everyone is looking forward to it! There will be hayrides, a bonfire, food trucks and an ice cream truck. Most importantly, we will be together! See the attached flyer and please RSVP to let us know you are coming by using this link: https://forms.gle/b6MQ8g6SCBdNiep18
As the end of the school year is right around the corner, please consider purchasing gift cards for your child(ren)'s teachers through our SCRIP fundraising program. Every card gives money back to St. Rose School with no added cost for you! Contact our SCRIP team at scrip@srles.com for more information.
Stay cool as the weather heats up this weekend - please contact us at hsa@srles.com with any questions.
Your HSA Board
Kate O'Connor - President
Isabel Almeida - Vice President
Dave Budzynski - Treasurer
Carrie Sirois - Secretary
MY HOW THEY HAVE BLOOMED --
SECOND GRADE!
The second grade at St. Rose has blossomed in so many ways. The children began the year reading small books for a short period of time and now they devour chapter books and love independent reading.
The children love math and have gained confidence as they now can tell time, count money and add and subtract 3-digit numbers both with and without regrouping.
Second grade is a special time at St. Rose as the children receive two sacraments: The Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. We are blessed by God to receive this special gift and celebrate it as a community.
As we reach the end of our year together, they have become experts with all things Google including Google Classroom and independent research.
