THE FRIDAY REVIEW

St. Rose School

October 15, 2021

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

-Proverbs 27:17

Greetings from Mr. G

If I could freeze a moment in time it would be this past Wednesday afternoon at the Pumpkin Bowl. The cheering, dancing and good sportsmanship captured the essence of our St. Rose School spirit and filled many hearts with joy. I am grateful to everyone who made this memorable school wide event possible. This kicked off our 8th graders' journey to the finish line and we will all be rooting for them every step of the way.

The benefits of a Preschool-8th grade learning environment are manifold; studies show the significance of this model in which students are nurtured, encouraged and challenged to grow, each year and experience building on the next. In this setting younger children aspire to future responsibilities and older children become role models, inspiring confidence and gleaning skills that will be of great benefit to them in high school, college and beyond. The proof is in our successful alumni who often reflect on their solid foundation at St. Rose School. Mrs. B's Adventures in Student Life offers great insights into the Preschool-8th grade experience.

I am very grateful to families who have paid the Tuition Gap fee of $2,058 per child, for those who have designated our school for matching funds and gifts in memory of loved ones. Every contribution helps us reach our $150,000 goal for the Blooms Fund and ensures that we can continue to provide a stellar academic, faith focused education for your children.



Another weekend is here -- enjoy these splendid autumn colors!

God Bless,

Mr. G

Important Dates & Reminders

-Monday, October 18th Robert Taylor will be here for school photos. All students

should be in WINTER uniform for these photos. The official start of the WINTER uniform is November 1st.

-Revisions to the Family Handbook. Please review the attached revised pages of

the handbook. It is important that everyone is on the same page with school guidelines

We appreciate your cooperation.

-Mark your calendars for the State the School Address/HSA meeting November 11th

Hot Lunch Order form

Join us for school mass, every Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the church. This is a wonderful tradition and having family members with us is a special blessing!

HSA NEWS

Hello SRS Families,

Calling all ghosts and goblins! The sixth annual Trunk R Treat event is only two weeks away. Please join us for this Spooktacular evening filled with costumes, candy, creativity and dancing on Friday, October 29th! Here are a few details to keep in mind when planning for the event:

• Arrivals begin at 6pm.  
• For the safety of all, we need to be firm about closing the Trunk R Treat area off to traffic at 6:45pm sharp.
• Cars will be loaded for departure and guided out of the parking lot. It will not be possible to leave the Trunk R Treat area prior to 8:15pm.
• Those who will arrive late or need to leave early can park in the parking lot in front of the school.

We are grateful to have a large group of parent volunteers helping us plan and run this event. Thanks to everyone who is helping make this great!

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Eat! Drink! Be Merry! AND...help support the BLOOMS FUND!

Wednesday, October 20th, dine in or take out from The Foundry, Marigolds or Good Old Days Pizzeria and 10 percent of food/beverage totals will be donated to the Blooms Fund. Just mention St. Rose School and be sure your receipt is stamped in red.

Thanks to owners Kate and Clark Neugold (Immaculate H.S. alumni) for offering this opportunity. And thanks to all who support the effort. Please share the word. Mangia!

In other Blooms Fund News...The Tuition Raffle will kick off in November. This is an important fundraiser and a great chance to win $10,000 in Tuition toward any K-12 school or college accredited in the U.S. It can also be used to pay back student loans. Volunteers needed! Email advancement@srles.com.

PRESCHOOL CORNER

Our 4 year old and Transitional Kindergarten classes danced and cheered along the sidelines at the Pumpkin Bowl this week and kept up with all of the action. They are such a special part of our school families as are the 3 year old's whose 11:45 a.m. dismissal prevented them from coming but they are blooming every day, busy with fun, fall activities. The light in the eyes and joy in the hearts of our littlest learners brings a spark to us all. One of this week's Religion lessons focused on learning to shine like Jesus and bring their light to the world, like the jack o lantern.

NURSE NEWS

Fall allergies are prevalent of late, as are colds and viruses. Please take note of your child's symptoms and call or email Mrs. Sweeting and/or Nurse Bonnie if your child will be absent. Children with fevers must stay home until the fever has been gone for 24 hours, without fever reducers.

There will be a flu clinic at the Middle School October 16th and November 13th. . Attached is a flyer and consent form if you are interested.

Resources

Cold, Allergies or the Flu?

Covid Symptoms