Dear Saint Rose Families, 

Saint Rose is up and running! Our preschool students joined our K-8 students and we are at full capacity. I ask for your prayers for a safe, happy and faith filled school year for our entire community.  

A recent article by John Galvin, "One Lifetime," in NCEA Momentum highlighted the impact that a Catholic education can have in the current age of growing secularism. Georgetown's Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate found in a comparison between 1965 and 2022, baptisms, weekly Mass attendance, and Catholic School enrollment have all faced steep declines over the past several decades. In spite of these challenges, there are numerous strengths our students demonstrate from their Catholic School attendance according to the USCCB. 

• they are more likely to pray daily and attend church
• Catholic schools have a smaller achievement gap than public schools
• the Catholic School climate, mission and purpose positively impact student achievement and attendance
• Catholic Schools tend to operate as communities rather than bureaucracies, linking them to higher level of teacher commitment, student engagement and student achievement

Faith is nurtured in Catholic School communities.  

I continue to be grateful that Catholic Schools exist to provide a formational process that benefits our entire community. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Borgelt

THANK YOU!

Saint Rose Parish is most thankful for the parish's financial support of the playground turf project. The turf was completed last week and looks wonderful! Our students and parents will not need to worry about mud and dust. This new surface will allow us to use the playground for a greater portion of the school year. A special thanks goes to Ramlow Brothers Landscaping for their work. 

New Parent Portal

A new Parent Portal has been created within our Gradelink website. Here, parents can find links to the School Handbook, SmugMug Photo Gallary, Weekly Emails, Class Lists, the School Directory, and more!

These are items we want to make available to our families, but not to the general public, as we're trying to do our best in protecting our students' and families' privacy.

To access the new Parent Portal, visit our website and click "For Parents" in the navigation bar. You will be taken to the main login page for Gradelink. Use your log in information and be sure you are on the "Communicate" tab and "School News".

If you need assistance with your Gradelink login, please contact Kasha in the school office or by email: rakosik@saintroseonline.org

We anticipate this Parent Portal resource will grow as the school year continues. Check back often!

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Dear Saint Rose Families:



Have you applied for EdChoice? If not, please do so right away. Remember, all families qualify for this state scholarship for students in grades K-12. The application is simple. The income verification does take some time to be approved by the state. Please begin this process as soon as possible.  

All applications need to be fully completed and submitted by September 30, 2023 in order to be considered for a full scholarship. EdChoice Scholarships will be prorated after that date. This date has been set by the state.  

Families only need to complete the income verification this one time. Future renewals will not require a new income verification, unless a family’s income decreases, and the family wishes to apply for a greater amount of EdChoice. 

Many families are still not aware of this scholarship. Please help us spread the word to our school community. Please tell your friends and family members about this scholarship. We will have another information session on Tuesday, September 5th at 7:00 pm in the Sacred Heart Center/School Cafeteria.  

EdChoice Resources

READ MORE HERE

Middle School Parents:

Don't forget to sign up for one of the Social Media Info sessions. This a required meeting for all Middle School Parents who plan to have their student attend class trips.

Meetings are scheduled for

Wednesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 7

Middle School Sweatshirts

are available for purchase.

All 6, 7, & 8th graders are able to wear these class sweatshirts with their uniforms!

Don't miss your chance to order!

Sale ends SEPTEMBER 12!

Little Flowers Girls Club

This program is for girls ages 5-9 years old. Each month the group gathers to learn about a female Catholic Saint and a corresponding virtue. Moms and girls attend together and moms take turns leading an activity.

Little Women Hospitality Club

This program aims to teach girls ages 10-12 the various aspects of the virtue of hospitality through monthly skills practiced over a two year period. Using scripture, literature, skill practice, and field trips, this program weaves its Catholic identity throughout.

Learn More and Sign up Today -

Registration closes August 27!

Altar Server Training & Updates

Any student, grades 4-12, interested in becoming an Altar Server, and for those who already serve at Mass, please plan to attend one of the required upcoming training sessions:

Saturday, September 9 ~ 8:30 - 10am

Wednesday, September 13 ~ 6:30 - 8pm

Saturday, September 23 ~ 8:30 - 10am

Tuesday, September 26 ~ 3:30 - 5pm

Thursday, September 28 ~ 6:30 - 8pm

All sessions will be held in the Church

Current High School Servers may be asked to help guide our newest Altar Servers. Students may attend additional training sessions if interested. 

Questions? 

Please contact Deacon Victor or Deacon Charlie deaconvictor@roadrunner.com 

mcdaniel@saintroseonline.org

Cantate Domino

Saint Rose Children's Choir

Sign up today for Cantate Domino, 

our Parish Children's Choir!

Rehearsals:

Thursdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm

beginning on August 24th

Students must be in grades 3-8 to join

The choir will sing monthly at a weekend Mass and also for occasional school Masses. 

Be part of the fun!

Sign Up HERE

Contact Mrs. Charlotte Mariasy with any questions:

mariasy@saintroseonline.org

Saint Rose School Vintage Wear!

Prior to our famous pirate, the Saint Rose School mascot was an energetic and spunky bear as pictured here. Known as the Saint Rose School Yogi's, Saint Rose School students in the 1960's wore these sweatshirts and also bear-shaped pins to all of their basketball games. This is a limited time offer to purchase a throwback sweatshirt or t-shirt and they are uniform-approved for gym days and spirit wear days.