THE FRIDAY REVIEW

St. Rose School

March 3, 2023

"So that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed."

–Romans 15:32

Greetings from Dr. G

It was an eventful week in our halls as we celebrated reading and Dr. Seuss in fun, creative ways. And I think everyone enjoyed the snow day which was a welcome change from our busy schedules. God is good -- He sends us what we need in just the right moments.

The countdown to 8th grade graduation started on Wednesday when they celebrated 100 days until June 3rd. Mrs. Cicarelli and the class parents did a wonderful job of making the day special from a pizza lunch to fun class t-shirts and a photo session. Each and every student in this class is precious to us and using their unique talents they will go on to make the world a brighter place just as they light up life in our halls.

This morning we gathered for Mass which is always a highlight of our school week. Afterward we recognized 6th, 7th and 8th graders who made Honor roll. We also recognized students in these grades who demonsrtrate leadership. We are all on this learning journey together and as a faculty we are committed to help each child reach their God given potential.

I hope you saw my email yesterday welcoming Mrs. Allison Halstead as the Preschool and Middle School Spanish teacher. Click here to read about Mrs. Halstead.

Iowa testing begins next week for grades 1 to 7. Mrs. B outlined the particulars in this weeks Adventures in Student Life which also captures all of the fun events we enjoyed. Most important for these tests are a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast and getting to school on time. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring this is a smooth process.

Thanks again to our HSA for hosting the Sweetheart Dance last weekend and for enabling the Middle School students to have a fun dance afterward. I am grateful to Mrs. Sirois, Mrs. B and all of the teachers and parents who made this a memorable night. The Candlelight Mass for 8th graders and their parents was beautiful. Special thanks to Monsignor, Sister Thaddeus, Mrs. Petrillo and Mrs. Cicarelli as well as to everyone who attended. We look forward to celebrating Confirmation on March 11th.

The Lenten Mission Drive is going strong with $726 raised this week. This is a wonderful way of giving and helping others during Lent. Your generosity is most appreciated.

On a housekeeping note please remember that Friday March 17th is an early dismissal day at 11:30 a.m. for Professional Development. April 17th is a full day of school. There was an error on the school calendar earlier this year that was corrected and noted in a previous newsletter but it seems that there is still confusion over these dates. Thank you.

Enjoy the weekend.

God Bless,

Dr. Bardhyl Gjoka

Principal



HONOR ROLL CALL & NEW DEAN'S AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

Congratulations to our middle school students who were honored today. Students were awarded Honors and High Honors certificates for second quarter.

Two 7th graders, Tomas Almeida and Luke Budzynski, also received the Dean’s Award for Leadership in Action, presented to students who demonstrate leadership in the school community by making a significant contribution to Student Life at SRS.

Honor Roll photos

Preschool students in Uganda, where St. Rose Alumna Grace Herrick started a nonprofit literacy program, Grace's Promise, and is currently building a school!

Lenten Mission Drive off to a Great Start!

Thanks to your generosity we raised $726 this week! Think how many people in need this will help -- we are truly God's hands and hearts on this earth.

Tickets are $1.00 each and can be purchased weekdays. There will be a drawing every Friday.

Together we can make a difference!

Wacky Wednesday!

Admissions Corner

The calendar is filling up with tours and shadow days. Interest in St. Rose School is high because the good word is out there. Thank you for showing our prospective famlies and students a warm welcome.

The 2023-2024 Tuition schedule is now available. Click here.

The Bishop's Scholarship Fund applications open February 1st. Click here to start the process.

Questions? Email Mrs. Mok, admissions@srles.com.

PRESCHOOL CORNER

It was SNOW much fun playing outside after the snowstorm! Many important lessons can be learned during play -- such as how to make a snowball and build a snowman, sharing toys and taking turns. Our Preschoolers are a JOYFUL bunch who relish their days of discovery!

March 17th -- Early dismissal at 11:15 for Professional Development

April 6-14th -- Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday followed by Spring Break -- school closed

ATHLETICS NEWS

Track Update

Please complete registration forms and return to Mrs. Sweeting. Your child must have an up-to-date Health form on file with the nurse in order to participate. Please note this is not a running club but an actual track team so students who join are required to run in meets and participate in all practices. The track team will meet Mondays and Thursdays as well as some Sundays. Students do not need to attend all practices but are required to be in attendance at least once a week.

Team Dig is offering summer camps at St. Rose! Click here to register

YouGottaBelieve Basketball Camp

To follow upcoming track and basketball games go to our website https://dobathletics.org/. 

You can sync the calendar directly to your own calendar so you always stay on top of all upcoming games. 

Important Dates

March 4th -- First Communion Workshop

March 6 - 17th -- Iowa Testing, grades 1-7

March 10th -- Bingo

March 11th -- Confirmation

March 17th -- Early Dismissal, 11:30 for Professional Development (Please note April 17th is a full day of school)

March 23rd -- Lenten Mission Tag Sale for students only (hosted by grades K-2)

April 6-14th -- Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter & Spring Break -- school closed

April 17th -- school resumes, full day

May 6th -- First Holy Communion

May 11th -- Art & Band Show, 6-8 p.m.

Important Documents

Adventures in Student Life -- Catholic Schools Week issue

St. Rose Parish Year in Review video

2023-2024 Tuition Schedule

Updated Religious Education calendar. (2nd & 8th grade parents please take special note.)

Car Walk Map -- see how to navigate the car walk lanes

Car Walk procedures -- please read to ensure safe/smooth drop off/pick up of students

Hot Lunch order form

After School Care registration form

Virtus Training -- any family member who would like to volunteer at the school must be Virtus trained. Click here for details.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

HSA NEWS

Dear SRS Families:

We want to extend our thanks to all the SRS families who attended the Sweetheart Dance.  This is one example of a community building type of event that the HSA is able to host thanks to the school community’s support.  We are so grateful to the committee who worked to organize the Sweetheart Dance:  Abigail Ferreira, Cynthia Lyons, Karen O’Leary, Alyssa McGuigan, Laura Varrone, Stephanie Floody, Jennifer Greco, Michelle McRuiz, Patricia Fragoso and Carrie Sirois.  A huge “thank you” to the young men who were willing to dress up and greet the guests:  Bennett Malo (Tin Man), Ryan Lyon (Lion) and Damien Tokar (Scarecrow). Lastly, we are always so grateful to Monsignor Bob and his unwavering support as he came dressed as the great Wizard of Oz.  We are also grateful for the partnership of the school leadership so that we could maximize resources and help host the middle school dance afterwards.  

Our continued thanks to everyone who has taken the time to complete the parent survey the HSA has launched. Results will be analyzed and shared.

Lots of community building events are coming up over the next few months. You will find a year long calendar of all HSA events here. 

Please mark your calendars with the following:

• Save the Date! Bowl-a-Rama with Your Mama mother-son event will be held on Sunday, March 26th at Strikers in Brookfield. Event details and registration to follow.
• Our next Bingo Night is Friday, March 10th! Doors open at 5:45 pm, games begin at 6:30 pm. There will also be the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry food options available for pre-order that night. Please visit Kofc185.org/fish-fry between March 5th - March 9th to pre-order for pick-up before or during Bingo. 
• Save The Date: The 2023 St. Rose School Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 22nd at Redding Country Club. For more information, visit saintrosegolfclassic.com.

HSA Board Member Opportunities: Anyone interested in running for an HSA office (President, Vice-President, Treasure, Secretary) for the ‘23-’24 school year may declare intentions by April 1 to hsa@srles.com. A nominating committee will be formed to nominate a slate.The slate of candidates will be presented at the May 18 HSA Meeting, elections will take place via electronic proxy vote.

Playground Committee: The school playground will soon need an overhaul. Volunteers are needed to form a committee to research options for consideration, then develop a proposal including a timeline and budget. The proposal will be submitted to the School Advisory Board for consideration and approval. We expect this group to meet multiple times over the next several months. Interested in serving on this committee, or have ideas, contacts, or resources that could be helpful? Email hsa@srles.com. Thanks to those who have already stepped forward for this. We will organize a first meeting of that group in the coming weeks.

Your HSA Board,

Isabel Almeida, President

Patricia Fragoso, Vice President

Dave Budzynski, Treasurer

Carrie Sirois, Secretary

HSA Calendar of Events