THE FRIDAY REVIEW

St. Rose School

March 10, 2023

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

-Matthew 5:16

Greetings from Dr. G

We are marching along to a busy beat in our halls! Thank you for ensuring that your children are sleeping and eating well, limiting screen time and getting to school promptly for Iowa exams. Tests will resume on Monday for grades 1-7. You can get a fuller glimpse into the classrooms and hallways by reading Mrs. B's latest issue of Adventures in Student Life.

Here are a few key things to note:

* Confirmation is tomorrow, March 11th.

Thanks to Mrs. Petrillo, Sister Thaddeus

and Monsignor Bob for preparing our

8th graders for this important sacrament.

Please keep them in your prayers.

* The deadline for Bishop's Scholarship

Fund applications is March 15th. You

can find the link under Admissions below.

* Playground cleanup is coming along

nicely which bodes well for the

ongoing safety of our students.

* Progress reports for grades 4-8 will

be available on PlusPortals,

PlusPortals.com/stroseschool, this

evening. Please review

your child's progress report carefully,

noting any missing work, comments

left by your child's teacher (if

applicable), and your child's

attendance. The making period closes

on Monday, March 27, so please be

sure to address any concerns or

have your child submit any missing

work before that date. If you do not

see your child's progress report,

please contact KatelynDoan,

 doane@srles.com.

The Lenten Mission Drive keeps us focused on the importance of helping others. This week we raised $924 bringing us to a total of $1,650 to date. These funds will help children in Ghana, Uganda and people who are in need in our local communities. Thank you for giving to this wonderful cause.

This Sunday, March 12th, is Fr. Tom's last day at St. Rose. He has been a blessing to our parish and school community and we wish him God's blessings as he begins his new role at St. John's Parish in Darien. The Columbiettes are hosting a farewll reception for Fr. Tom in the Gathering Hall after 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday; all are welcome.

Please remember that Friday March 17th is an early dismissal day at 11:30 a.m. for Professional Development. April 17th is a full day of school. Also, First Holy Communion for St. Rose School students is Saturday May 13th.

If you're looking for fun things to do tonight the Knights have their Fish Fry and HSA is hosting Bingo. These are great events for great causes!

Have a wonderful weekend.

God Bless,

Dr. Bardhyl Gjoka

Principal



Lenten Mission Drive Going Strong!

Thanks to your generosity we raised $924 this week bringing us to $1,650 to date! Think how many people in need this will help -- we are truly God's hands and hearts on this earth.

Tickets are $1.00 each and can be purchased weekdays. There will be a drawing every Friday.

Together we can make a difference!

Admissions Corner

Last call for applications to the Bishop's Scholarship Fund. The deadline is March 15ht!

Click here to start the process.

The 2023-2024 Tuition schedule is now available. Click here.

Questions? Email Mrs. Mok, admissions@srles.com.

PRESCHOOL CORNER

Preparing for Easter, getting ready for Spring, counting, playing and absorbing it all ...our Preschoolers are BLOOMING!

March 17th -- Early dismissal at 11:15 for Professional Development

March 26th -- Easter Egg Hunt at St. Rose for children ages 3-10 (see flyer below)

April 6-14th -- Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday followed by Spring Break -- school closed

ATHLETICS NEWS

Track Update

Please complete registration forms and return to Mrs. Sweeting. Your child must have an up-to-date Health form on file with the nurse in order to participate. Please note this is not a running club but an actual track team so students who join are required to run in meets and participate in all practices. The track team will meet Mondays and Thursdays as well as some Sundays. Students do not need to attend all practices but are required to be in attendance at least once a week.

We are excited to announce a NEW Multi- Sports option starting in April. A flyer has been sent home with students in Grades K-6 regarding a new multi-sports program with the Batting Cage. These classes will be held here at St. Rose directly after school and include Wiffleball, flag football, soccer, and kickball. Space is limited, so please send in your registration forms. 

Cheer Expo: Please join us March 29th at 6pm for our first Cheer Expo. Admission is free, but we are asking that you bring an item for the food drive. Let's cheer on our Rams as they show off their dance moves. 

Team Dig is offering summer camps at St. Rose! Click here to register

YouGottaBelieve Basketball Camp

To follow upcoming track and basketball games go to our website https://dobathletics.org/. 

You can sync the calendar directly to your own calendar so you always stay on top of all upcoming games. 

Important Dates

March 10th -- Bingo

March 11th -- Confirmation

March 13- 17th -- Iowa Testing, grades 1-7

March 17th -- Early Dismissal, 11:30 for Professional Development (Please note April 17th is a full day of school)

March 23rd -- Lenten Mission Tag Sale for students only (hosted by grades K-2)

April 6-14th -- Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter & Spring Break -- school closed

April 17th -- school resumes, full day

May 11th -- Art & Band Show, 6-8 p.m.

May 13th -- First Holy Communion

Important Documents

Adventures in Student Life -- Catholic Schools Week issue

St. Rose Parish Year in Review video

2023-2024 Tuition Schedule

Updated Religious Education calendar. (2nd & 8th grade parents please take special note.)

Car Walk Map -- see how to navigate the car walk lanes

Car Walk procedures -- please read to ensure safe/smooth drop off/pick up of students

Hot Lunch order form

After School Care registration form

Virtus Training -- any family member who would like to volunteer at the school must be Virtus trained. Click here for details.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

HSA NEWS

Dear SRS Families:

Wanna Bowl-a-Rama with your Mama? This year's Mother-Son event is going to be fantastic!  The committee has a special afternoon planned for our boys and their moms on Sunday, March 26th at Strikers bowling alley in Brookfield, CT.  The event will be held from 12-2pm. There will be bowling, pizza, treats, a photo booth, and more! This year, the HSA will be covering the cost of t-shirts for our young men. Mamas can purchase matching t-shirts at an additional cost! What a fun way to remember this special day! We hope that you can join us! Please complete the event registration form and send in your payment by March 20th so we can plan accordingly.  

Thanks to Allison McGahren for chairing our 2023 Mother-Son event and thank you to our wonderful volunteer team of mamas for making this event possible! If there are any dads interested in volunteering on the day of the event, so the mamas can bowl, please email hsa@srles.com to let us know that you can help! 

Please mark your calendars with the following:

• B-I-N-G-O tonight Friday, March 10th! Doors open at 5:45 pm, games begin at 6:30 pm. 
• Save The Date: 2023 St. Rose School Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 22nd at Redding Country Club. For more information, visit saintrosegolfclassic.com.
• Our International Dinner is scheduled for April 19th. We’re looking for volunteers to chair and plan that event. If you’re interested, please email hsa@srles.com. 

Please find a year long calendar of all HSA events here.  

Your HSA Board,

Isabel Almeida, President

Patricia Fragoso, Vice President

Dave Budzynski, Treasurer

Carrie Sirois, Secretary

Bowl-a-Rama registration

HSA Calendar of Events

The Columbiettes, a Catholic Women's service group, are looking for more lovely ladies to join in their good works. Interested? Contact Mrs. Rahtelli, drahtelli@gmail.com.