Call Us: 707-545-0379
FAX: 707-545-7150
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Report Absence by 9:00 am 545-0379 - select #1
School begins at 8:10AM
School office hours: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Office closes at 1:00PM on minimum days
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The GOOGLE calendar is far more detailed for daily school events and activities than the Annual Calendar below. Parents can sync the Google calendar to cell phones for easy access, or click on the GOOGLE IMAGE above to view.
(Also can be viewed through the school website)
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School holidays, minimum days. Last Updated July 28, 2022
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NEW Parents ONLY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11th
6:00PM
School Gym
(Parents ONLY - no children please)
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ALL Kindergarteners and their family are invited to join us for a:
Kindergarten Social
Friday, August 11th
4:00 - 5:00PM
IN the Kindergarten classroom.
(Enter through the front doors of school)
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COVID TEST KITS - PICK UP
Wed. 8/10 - Fri. 8/12, between 8am-3pm to pick up an antigen test kit for your child. The CDPH has provided test kits so all CA staff & students can test the night before returning to school campuses.
NO - We are not mandating this, we are encouraging all of our families to participate. We aren't asking for test results, unless they are positive.
YES! - COVID is still present and affecting school families. We think testing is a great idea to give everyone some piece of mind and start off the school year as healthy as possible. (Please read the Student Illness policy in Parent-Student Handbook)
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MONDAY, AUGUST 15TH
WELCOME BACK!
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Students in DRESS UNIFORM (We are aware of backorder issues with some uniform pieces, and some families missed the June 30 deadline to receive orders before school starts. Do the best you can with what you have received, we will be lenient with issuing uniform infractions)
7:45AM - 8:05AM - Students arrive on campus
Bell rings at 8:10AM
First Day of school - ALL students go directly to the playground.
Student council members will be out to direct students where to stand for first day morning announcements.
Parents are welcome to stay for first day morning announcements and a brief prayer service. Once prayer service is over, lots of kisses and hugs, parents say goodbye, students go with their class, parents come back at dismissal!
Minimum Day Dismissal
- K - 3rd - 12:00PM
- 4th - 6th - 12:15PM
- 7th & 8th - 12:30PM
Please review the IMPORTANT information below regarding driving on campus and dismissal. We need everyone to cooperate. The first few weeks of school, while EVERYONE is figuring out the flow, it is important that parents do not come on campus too early, be patient, be kind to others, slow down - Children ARE present, so let's be courteous and safe out there. There are 4 schools on this campus, bringing lots of cars and people. 2 high schools, 1 elementary and 1 preschool. We must all co-exist. Let's do it the St. Rose Way!
Questions about childcare? Scroll down to review information
NEW Hot Lunch program for 1st - 8th grade students begins Tuesday, August 16th.
Pre-orders must be placed online by NOON the day prior. Scroll down to review information.
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Message from the Principal |
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Dear St. Rose Parents,
Welcome back! I am so excited to see you and greet the students on Monday morning. I hope all of you experienced a restful and fun summer.
Before the students enter their classrooms, we will have a short prayer service on the blacktop, asking for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and honoring the Virgin Mary on the feast of her Assumption. If possible, please join us for this prayer service. Student Council will greet and show students where to go and parents where to stand. All students will be in dress uniform that day.
Many parents have questioned why we don’t lock the front doors. This summer, I decided to keep them locked in the interest of safety. Yet, I still want parents to feel welcome. So, we outfitted the door with a Buzzer Door Release System. There is a doorbell on the door frame. Once we identify who is there and the nature of their school business, Ms. KC or a staff member will buzz them or you in. I feel that this will give us all a little more sense of security.
Enjoy the rest of your few days of summer vacation. I am looking forward to a new and exciting school year as we continue to honor our theme of Serviam.
All God’s Blessings,
Kathleen
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Every page and section has been updated, revised or new policy added. Parents are expected to take the time to review the handbook. The handbook is an extension of your tuition contract. All families will receive a complimentary copy of the handbook the first week of school.
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Every FRIDAY, your child brings home the FRIDAY PARENT PACKET.
This large envelope may contain a note from teacher or office, flyers, progress reports or report cards, or it could have NOTHING in it.
It is to be returned every MONDAY (or next school day if Monday is a holiday), even if YOU have nothing to send back.
This is your 'vessel' for us to send things to you and you to send things to US. It is intended to last the entire school year!
Please consider using clear packing tape to reinforce the edges so it will last as long as possible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION will be going home in the FIRST Friday Packet.
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FAMILY NAME PLACARDS
All families will receive 2 laminated student last name placards next Friday.
Families are to place the name placard on the FRONT PASSENGER side of the car, either on the visor or in windshield, so it is visible to school staff at dismissal.
Using the name placard is essential for us to quickly identify cars to students so we can keep the traffic flow moving.
PLEASE USE YOUR PLACARD AT EVERY DISMISSAL.
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Dogs are not allowed anywhere on the St. Rose or Cardinal Newman campuses.
If your pet is with you at drop off or dismissal, PLEASE keep them IN your car.
Thank you
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IMPORTANT: SHARE THIS INFORMATION with ANYONE WHO IS PICKING UP YOUR CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL.
This is a very busy campus; 2 high schools an elementary school and a preschool, where we all enter and exit from Old Redwood Hwy. (Note: Angela Dr. behind our school is a private road and parents should never access.)
At EVERY dismissal, it really does make a difference if St. Rose Parents DO NOT arrive on campus PRIOR to your OLDEST child's dismissal time.
Please do not arrive 30 minutes early to 'park' in line, jamming up the flow of traffic.
Be prepared. The first few weeks of school, Old Redwood Hwy can and will get backed up. Cardinal Newman pick-up normally occurs 10-15 minutes before ours. It is BEST if SR parents are not clogging up the parking lot so that the CN dismissal can flow. CN and SR administration work together to find solutions, and staggering our dismissal times works IF everyone participates in the process.
PLEASE BE PATIENT. DON'T ARRIVE TOO EARLY.
Your child is safe and happy with their teacher and friends until you arrive. Supervision is provided for students until 3:20PM on full days, and 12:50PM on early dismissal days.
YMCA childcare is available for those who can't pick up by 3:20PM.
St. Rose Parents are to remain in the RIGHT HAND LANE and meander up through the traffic circle and should be courteous to drivers who are trying to exit parking spaces. Please, do not pass others, do not cut in front of others. If picking up by 3:20 becomes an issue for parents, we will ask that you register for after school child care.
SEE PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR TRAFFIC MAP AND MORE INFORMATION ON PICK-UP/DISMISSAL AND TRAFFIC ON CAMPUS.
NOTE:
PARKING IN THE CARDINAL NEWMAN COVERED SPACES ARE FOR CARDINAL NEWMAN STUDENTS & STAFF ONLY. ST. ROSE PARENTS MAY PARK IN UNCOVERED SPACES IN FRONT OF FOOT BALL FIELD, OR IN THE LOTS ADJACENT TO OLD REDWOOD HWY.
NO PARENT PARKING IN THE ST. ROSE STAFF PARKING AREA - THESE SPACES ARE ASSIGNED TO ST. ROSE FACULTY AND STAFF BETWEEN 7AM - 4PM.
Parents, you will quickly realize that parking on campus is challenging. If you don't have business in the school office, and if your child is capable of getting dropped off or picked up without your assistance, we would prefer that you remain in your vehicle and go through the traffic circle to drop off or pick up. Socializing with other parents should be done at another time. Our staff is trying to manage a quick and efficient drop off & dismissal, and teachers and staff are not available to chat with you. Please make an appointment with your teacher or admin if you need to speak with them.
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AFTER SCHOOL SPANISH
6th - 8th Students
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After-School Spanish classes being in early September for 6th - 8th grade students.
At the posting of this newsletter, Mrs. Patterson, the Spanish teacher from Cardinal Newman has not finalized her schedule. We anticipate sending home information and how to sign up within the next week.
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NEW HOT LUNCH PROGRAM begins August 16th!
St. Rose will be working with My Hot Lunch Box. A quick and easy lunch solution that offers some of our local favorite restaurants, delivered to school.
Hot Lunch program is for 1st - 8th grade students. (NO Kindergarten)
Due to the ongoing supply chain and worker issues that continue to effect the restaurant industry, lunch options will only be available 3 days a week, Tuesdays - Thursdays. My Hot Lunch Box will continue to solicit and work with local restaurants to hopefully expand to a full week and to find other options.
- PARENTS ORDER IN ADVANCE on MY HOT LUNCH BOX WEBSITE
- ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY 12PM THE DAY PRIOR
- Orders can be edited or cancelled up to Noon the day prior to delivery. There are no cancellations the day of and no refunds or credits for absences or missed school.
- At this time, there are 3 vendors: Chick-fil-a, Subway & Pizza Guys
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The uniform store is open every month through January. Orders placed by the end of each month should be ready for pick by the mid to end of the following month.
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS / CLICKS and LINKS |
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NB CSL (Not CYO)
St. Rose Basketball
5th - 8th grade
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Registration for ALL school 5th - 8th grade boys & girls teams begins NOW.
Registration for all school teams is DUE by SEPT. 14th.
READ Registration form for details
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CHILDCARE
MORNING CARE: Before school child care is offered from 7:15am-7:45am. Supervision is provided by school staff. $100 annual fee per student. Begins the first day of school.
AFTER-SCHOOL YMCA - The 'Y'
The Y offers childcare immediately afterschool for Kindergarten - 8th grade students, until 6PM daily. The Y is a vendor who contracts with St. Rose to provide this service to our families. Pre registration is required.
Registration and payments are made directly through the YMCA. The Y begins the first day of school.
To register, go to: www.scfymca.org to get the form, complete then email to: childcare@scfymca.org
OR you can register in person at the YMCA main office, 1111 College Ave, Santa Rosa.
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2022-23 STUDENT SUPPLY LISTS
All students must bring all required classroom supplies on the FIRST day of School. (1st Day School Kits have already been delivered for those who ordered)
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ON THE LIST. The school supplies students with pencils.
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VOLUNTEER COMPLIANCE - GET COMPLAINT SO YOU ARE READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
PLEASE SEE EMAIL SENT TO ALL PARENTS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2nd with Volunteer Compliance information, including COVID vaccination verification process.
Previously complaint volunteers who have not updated the 2020 Safe Environment course, please contact Ms. KC asap for your CMG account login information so you can complete the required course. k_paul@sonic.net
NEW VOLUNTEERS: It can take up to 2 weeks to get compliant and cleared. Don't delay in starting the process. Click on NEW VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS at the bottom of this newsletter for more information and direction.
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St. Rose School
4300 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 545-0379
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