The Blooms Event was amazing! The room was filled with people who truly love St. Rose School and it was so evident why Dr. John and Mrs. Nancy Murphy deserve this award. Thank you to all who made the night such a success -- we have raised over $90,000 at an extremely critical time for our school. God is watching over us!
Congratulations to Dr. John and Mrs. Nancy Murphy, recipients of the Monsignor Robert E. Weiss Award for service, in recognition of their dedication to Catholic education and community service. Click here to read the program
Dear St. Rose School Families,
Spring is in the air! The warmer temperatures and longer daylight are motivating. In fact, we turn the clocks ahead this weekend which means everyone may be a little sleepy for a few days but more sun is a good thing for all!
Iowa testing begins next Tuesday. I know the teachers have been preparing students and I am confident that parents will ensure healthy eating and sleeping habits which are so important for testing. Please assure your children, as we do, not to get overly anxious about these tests. They know the material and we are very pleased with their hard work.
We are getting closer to First Holy Communion and in preparation there is an important workshop for (one or both) parents and children on Sunday March 8th from 9:15-10:15 in the Holy Innocents Building. Please contact religious education if you are unable to attend.
Next week (March 13-15) is the annual 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. Mrs. Petrillo, Mrs. Quinn, myself and several parent chaperones will accompany our 8th graders to the nation's capitol and explore the fascinating history it holds. Please keep us in your prayers for safe, happy travels. I will keep in close contact with Mrs. B who will hold down the fort in my absence.
We have been very successful with our fundraising to date and I am deeply grateful to everyone for your generosity. Let's keep the momentum going as we strive to exceed our goal. Every donation is another brick in the strong foundation of St. Rose School. These are not easy times for Catholic Schools but based on what I saw and heard at the Blooms Benefit, this kind of education is a gift so we want to make sure it is an option for many years to come. Thank you!
I have had the chance to visit with Monsignor Bob a few times. He is recuperating well and appreciates all of your thoughts and prayers. He is looking forward to getting back home so let's hope that will be soon.
Our new custodian, Mr. Antonio, began this week. Let's give him a warm St. Rose School welcome.
Please join me in wishing Lily Fagan, Kathryn Prieto and Mason McSwiggan good luck at the State Science & Engineering Fair at Quinnipiac on Monday, March 9th.
Enjoy the weekend!
God Bless,
Mr. Bardhyl Gjoka
Principal
Nuts & Bolts
Welcome to our new After School Club Director, Mrs. Suzanne Thorne. If you would like to contact Mrs. Thorne or If you need an ASC Tax Receipt for 2019 email afterschool@srles.com(please copy secretary@srles.com for tax receipt).Mrs. Thorne can be reached in the After School room at 203-426-5102 Ext. 5103
Car Walk -- please arrive no later than
2:50 p.m. for pick up.
Dismissal from After School activities/ASC -- All after school activities are dismissed by the front entrance at the time designated on the flyer. If a parent is not at the front entrance, the moderator will bring the student to ASC. ASC is dismissed via the gathering hall doors using the radio.
Do you need confirmation of family fee for tax purposes? Families can print a payment summary off their FACTS account that details the Annual Fund Contribution Amount and also provides the St Rose Taxpayer ID. It is a simple process.
Help support our 8th Grade class by ordering a Delicious Meal for your Family at Texas Road House. The flyer has details or you can ask Class Moms Mrs. Ghosh and Mrs. Kirkman. Thanks!
JOIN THE THERMOMETER CHALLENGE!
There is still time to raise the Blooms thermometer -- every donation makes us stronger for the future! Remember, it's all about the kids! Text BLOOMS to 41444 and view our fundraising thermometer
The Lenten Mission Drive is off to a wonderful start. Congratulations to the Beanie Baby winners! We are so proud of the children who are giving up some of their favorite things to support schools in Ghana and the needy of our parish and town. Thank you for your generosity.
As you know from our calendar, we have a very active Spring leading us up to the end of the school year. We are excited to coordinate these activities that allow us to enjoy the St. Rose School community. We need your help, though! Carrie Sirois, who is chairing the Father/Daughter dance in April, is still in need of three to four volunteers to help run this beloved event. If you are able to assist in any way, would you please contact Carrie directly or let us know at hsa@srles.com? Thank you!
We are also in need of volunteers for the nominating committee to assist in reviewing (or identifying) interested parties for each open Board position and coming up with a nominating committee slate to vote on. If you are interested in serving on the nomination committee, or in serving on the HSA Board (as Vice-President or Secretary), please send an email to hsa@srles.com. The HSA Board is a great way to be involved with the school, and contribute to our overall success as a school community.
If there is interest in a Mother/Son event, we are still looking for volunteers to coordinate it. We'd love to provide a venue to appeal to all age young men in our SRS community. Let us know at hsa@srles.com.
We appreciate all you do to support the St. Rose school community with your time, talent and involvement. Please consider these open volunteer opportunities to help us engage the school community at the level we all enjoy.
Let's celebrate a great season. Mark your calendars for a Basketball and Cheer Banquet on Sunday, March 29, 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. in the Gathering Hall. GO RAMS!
GETTING ON TRACK...
We are happy to report that St. Rose School will field a K-8 Track team this year. Thanks to all who stepped forward to help coach our students. This is a wonderful program.
Registrations are due by Monday March 9th. Please submit all forms to John Moulder, AD. Questions? Email Track Coordinator Lisa Jackson, track@srles.com
'Tis the season for germs. In addition to frequent hand washing and covering coughs, here are some helpful hints for parents to navigate sniffles, sneezes and more. Click here
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR SPECIALS TEACHERS
We would be most grateful for the following donations to keep our classrooms and students healthy:
