Report Absence / Request Homework by 9:30 am 545-0379 - select #1
School day begins at 8:10 AM
Kindergarten dismissal: 2:30 PM
1st - 8th dismissal: 2:50 PM - Dismissal supervision ends at 3:20 pm
Minimum School Days: 12:30 Dismissal ALL - supervision ends at 12:50 pm
School Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (1 PM on minimum days)
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The school is closed to visitors at this time. However, if you have questions, business, etc.,
please give us a call. Be sure and leave a message if we don't answer and we will return your call.
When calling the office, select #2 to leave a voice mail.
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August 5, 2020
Dear Parents,
Thank you for your complete and honest comments on distance learning. Although we are still collecting some surveys, the bulk of them are complete. The good news is that you all want the same kinds of improvements we are currently working to make. Even though there is a pandemic we just can’t afford to lose more instructional time. We realize that going forward we must provide consistent daily direct instruction on concepts, standardize the way assignments are posted, and supply individualized support to students that is both helpful and motivational. Communication between teacher and parent must be more frequent and personalized.
The virtual school day will mirror regular school as much as possible. Each day will begin with an all-school morning assembly, all subjects will be taught, and students will be required to wear uniforms while participating in the daily classroom Zoom sessions. We believe this sends an important message to them that school has begun and we are serious about learning.
In Grades 4 – 8, the school day will be conducted according to a regular bell schedule and students will be shifted to break out rooms when small group learning is more suitable for the instruction. We anticipate that most of the students in these grades, through teacher guidance on Zoom and other forms of communication, can be pretty independent of parent help.
As with the upper grades, there will be consistent, daily instruction on Zoom in Kindergarten through Grade 3. There will be full group instruction along with small group instruction and our wonderful teacher aides will be fully utilized to help monitor learning. Teachers will hold individual Zooms and create taped presentations for students and for parents. Although these younger students will need some parental guidance at home, the teaching of concepts will happen daily through Zoom.
We have a resource staff that consists of two full time teachers and two part-time aides who will be providing extra help for students who need it.
Our new music teacher, Ms. Gloria Verse, will present weekly music lessons that I anticipate will be quite engaging. And we are working on ways to present other co-curricular activities to engage our students and increase school spirit.
The faculty and I are meeting tomorrow to determine, among many other things, the times for the virtual school day to begin and end so that you can plan accordingly. Look for an invitation soon to log onto Sign-Up Genius to choose a time for your individual teacher/parent/child Zoom session.
Thank you for your continued patience.
Kathy Ryan
Principal
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We understand that everyone is anxious to know what your child's classroom schedule is going to be, when pick up day is, etc. Mrs. Ryan and the faculty are putting all that into place this week.
Families will be notified via email and in next weeks Wednesday newsletter.
We are St. Rose Strong!
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Until then, LET'S GET READY FOR SCHOOL!
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SET UP YOUR STUDENTS' WORK SPACE: Create a designated work space; a chair, desk or table top, in a quiet location. A sturdy space for the lap top, a space to write, color, complete worksheets, take notes, etc. No working from the bed or floor.
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STUDENT SUPPLIES: Whether you purchased student supplies from 1stDaySchoolSupply, or purchased them on your own, all students will need to have all required items from the Class List (scroll down to view). 1stDaySchoolSupply orders will be sent home on the first pick up day. All student supplies should be easily accessible, kept at their work space, and only used for school work. Keep in mind, once students return to campus, they will need to bring all required school supplies with them.
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PENCILS: You may have noticed that pencils are not on any of the Student Supply lists. The school supplies pencils to students. A supply of pencils will be included with your child's pick up work. Teachers will re-supply as needed. Please be sure your child has a pencil sharpener handy at their work station.
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Please remind your child, students are only to use the supplies that are on the list. Unless the teacher gives instructions to use colored pencils or markers, students are to use the regular pencils for class work. (Older grades use pencils and pens provided by their teacher.)
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UNIFORM ORDERS: Those who purchased uniforms before July 1st, will receive their order on the first pick up day. This time, there is no need to pick up from Sonoma Design. As you just read in Mrs. Ryan's letter above, students will be required to wear their uniform as normal while distance learning.
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TEXT BOOKS: Text books will be sent home on the first pick up day, with those classes who use them regularly. They will be sent in a 'bankers box', (or file box) for easy carry. The intent is for students to store their books in the box, next to their work space for easy accessibility. When it's time to return to campus, it will be easier to carry them back in the box.
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FIRST DAY PICK UP: As you see by all above, there is going to be quite a bit to pick up on your first day; text book box, 1stDaySchoolSupply box (if you purchased), uniform order, lap top, work packet, the yearbook from last year, and other supplies from your teacher! We will notify everyone of the scheduled pick up day for your class soon.
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WEDNESDAY ENVELOPES: We will not be sending home our traditional Wednesday Envelope until students return to campus. If you do have something to send to the office, you may bring to school when you return your child's work packets. There will always be a cart out front with a 'drop off' and 'pick up' box for the office.
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ATTENDANCE: Daily attendance will be taken by teachers. Teachers will determine their schedule for class log in times and tardy's to class. IF your child is sick, and/or can't attend their virtual classes, please call the school ATTENDANCE LINE to report your child's absence. There is NO need to ask for HOMEWORK.
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CONSIDER transitioning your children a few days prior to the first day of school. Set the alarm, get up earlier than they've been used to, have breakfast, get dressed, pack a lunch (just like at school, they eat for 20 minutes or so, then get some run around time outside, before getting back to class.) Everyone's routine is about the change, so let's get excited and ready for the new school year!
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2020-21 Student Supply Lists |
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YES! We really DO love our VOLUNTEERS!
Although volunteer activity is on hold, and we don't know what the future holds for this school year, the moment we can resume as normal, we want you to be ready!
For CURRENT registered school volunteers, this is a Safe Environment RENEWAL YEAR.
ALL registered volunteers must complete the NEW Safe Environment course online at CMGconnect.org.
LOG into: CMGconnect.org
You will need to know your USER NAME and PASSWORD.
PLEASE - DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT!!
If you have forgotten your user name & password, follow the prompts to RESET. If this doesn't work out for some reason, again, DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT!
Send Ms. KC an email to request a reset, and she (I) will reset for you.
k_paul@sonic.net
Course takes approximately 1 hour to complete. You will not be in compliance to volunteer until it is done. (NO, you do not need to re-do your background check).
All faculty and staff have also completed the course. We think this is one of the best and most informative SE courses the Diocese has provided to date. There is excellent parenting information in the training that we believe all parents will find beneficial.
NEW VOLUNTEERS - not yet a registered volunteer.
Click on links below for directions on what you need to do to get compliant.
(return copy to office once complete)
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2020-21 Annual Calendar
(Subject to change)
Be sure and check the school's Google calendar often. Link is below, and if you can, link it to your phone. Once things resume back to normal, the Google calendar is updated frequently throughout the school year and will list ALL school events, field trips, dates for Mass, etc., for easy reference.
The Annual Calendar is simply a listing of holidays & minimum days, which at this time we will follow.
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SCHOOL UNIFORM INFORMATION
NEXT ORDERING WINDOWS:
- July 1st - August 31st LATE SEPTEMBER PICK UP
- September 1st - October 15th LATE NOVEMBER PICK UP
- November 15th - December 15th LATE JANUARY PICK UP
- January 15th - February 15th LATE MARCH PICK UP (Last order of school year)
Orders placed during the 'ordering window' are all available for pick up at the same time, as posted. Parents will receive an email from Sonoma Design when order is ready, and you pick it up at their location.
ALL UNIFORM SALES ARE FINAL.
There are no returns or exchanges.
Make appointment with SCHOOL office to try on items if you are unsure of sizing.
Sonoma Design does not keep inventory in stock.
Uniform Store - to place your order:
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St. Rose School
4300 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 545-0379
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