Dear Families,

 

Everything is different this year. As I spoke to our Middle School students today during Lightshine, “It Doesn’t Look a Lot Like Christmas.” Christmas is a time when we often have high expectations as we look forward to our own holiday traditions. A number of our traditions have not come to fruition this year in our own community. As a campus, we are starting new traditions and adding livestream to most of our existing traditions.

 

Although, it may seem impossible to think about fundraising during these chaotic times, we must move forward as fundraisers are essential to our budget. We have basically rolled all our fundraisers into one event hoping for the best while putting COVID procedures in place and limiting seating to the Gala at a larger venue.  

 

The first Annual St. Rose of Lima Gala was held with the mission of raising funding for operational costs associated with the school. This year, we will build the building.

 

As time goes on, the event continues to raise funds for the community through specific projects, initiatives, and services - even in the most trying of times, when expenses and efforts have pivoted to include so many new measures of operation. Our focus this year will be to raise funds for a road that includes canopies for the new education building. In addition, our paddles up will go towards furniture for the new classrooms.

 

This year, we have chosen to add our annual raffle in the winter in conjunction with Catholic Schools Week and our Winter Gala.

 

But we need your support! We have attached a list of incentives (In addition to our phenomenal raffle prizes) that include tuition vouchers, family and class incentives.

 

As for the Gala, we have decided to continue with this event in person at this time because we have committed to serving our community in every way possible. If you are interested in sponsoring the Gala, please view our sponsorship opportunities or contact us. General tickets for the Gala will go on sale December 18, 2020 at 10 am and ticket prices will remain the same as last year.

 

All of our priorities have certainly shifted and yet our mission at St. Rose of Lima has never wavered – to provide a safe and nurturing environment, an excellent and rigorous education, and opportunities for service to our Community.

 

We truly appreciate your families' support. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

Yours in Service,

Bernadette Lombardo Drabek, M. Ed.

Principal

Class of 1975

Responses must be received by December 4, 2020 at 4 PM.

Tuition: December tuition has been posted and is due by the 1^st of the month and considered late after the 5th. Late payments will incur a $30 late fee. If you have any questions in regards to your invoice, please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar at registrar@stroselima.org.

Priority Registration: Registration for current students, siblings, and ECC children is now open. Applications for 2021-22 academic school year can be found on our school website under the Admissions tab and will be accepted beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1^st. Submit applications through the School Morning Drop Off (7:00-8:15 AM) or at the School Office Gate. All payments should be attached to the application. *Electronic (email/fax) applications will NOT be accepted. *Your account must be current prior to registering. Contact the Registrar with any questions at registrar@stroselima.org or (713) 691-0144.

Middle School students have kicked off their Winter Coat Drive.

Give the gift of warmth to children especially in need this season by donating your gently yet no -longer used items to your favorite Middle School student (s) by December 11. Baby clothes are also needed.

F.A.C.T.S Application:

Meeting ID: 823 6546 5256

Passcode: 848391

SECRET SANTA FORMS DUE TOMORROW

Print this form and submit to the front office for Santa's delivery next week!

Shop for Christmas, support small business and St. Rose! Stop at any time during this week, mention St. Rose and 10% of purchases will be donated back to the school. 

Get your shopping done!

On Wednesday, join for a special treat... Get your copy of "If the Moon" and have it signed by the author, Mrs. Drabek!

Did you know Mrs. Drabek is a published author? As part of "Spirit Week" at Petit Re, Mrs. Drabek will be selling and signing her wonderful children's book, "If the Moon".

Stop by, say hello to Mrs. Drabek, and grab your signed copy of "If the Moon" on Wednesday, December 9th!

Visit https://kidventure.com/holiday-camp/ to learn more and register.

PK3, PK 4, Kinder: 11:45 AM

1ST - 5th Grade: 12:00 PM

Middle School: 12:15 PM

Lunch will not be served this day. KV will be on campus until 6 PM.