THE FRIDAY REVIEW

St. Rose School

October 29, 2021

“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”



-Luke 6:38

Greetings from Mr. G

The last week of October was filled with many treats. Our 8th graders had a meaningful retreat on Tuesday at which they received their class sweatshirts. This is a significant year in their lives which calls for reflection and celebration. We ask God's blessings as they continue to bloom here at St. Rose and begin stretching toward new growing experiences in high school.

Festive Fall fun filled the halls throughout the week. Our creative -- and competitive -- teachers participated in a Halloween door decorating contest. According to objective judges, it was a tough decision ...congratulations to the winners. A little birdie told me that there may be another contest in December. Oh what spirit we have at St. Rose School. You can see pictures of the doors in Mrs. B's Adventures in Student Life.

What is more endearing than a group of Preschool-2nd grade students decked out in colorful costumes, parading through the halls to the cheers of older students and marching across the street to light up the lives of residents at Church Hill Village? As the Bible says, "it is in giving that we receive". Indeed many hearts were warmed by this outreach. Thank you to all who made it happen!

As always, Friday mass was a highlight of the week. Gathering together in prayer and thanksgiving is a treat for the soul and a major ingredient in the St. Rose School recipe for an exceptional education.

The first quarter ends on Wednesday, November 3rd. You will be receiving information from teachers about conferences shortly. Please note that school is closed on Tuesday November 2nd for a professional development day. Through these sessions we increase our knowledge and gain new insights/tools to bring back to the classroom thereby enhancing your child(ren)'s learning experiences.

I hope everyone will take the opportunity to vote Tuesday and that students will enjoy a break from the school routine. We will resume the regular daily schedule on Wednesday November 3rd.

I am pleased to report that we received $250 from the dine in/order out fundraiser with Foundry, Marigolds and Good Times Pizza. Thanks to the 29 school and parish participants! We are grateful to the Neugolds for this opportunity. We will do it again in the Spring.

Please remember that we will gather as a school for Mass on Monday, November 1st in honor of All Saints Day. You are welcome to join us. As a reminder, we will not have school Mass on Friday November 5th.

Have a great weekend and a safe, happy Halloween.

God Bless,

Mr. G

Important Dates & Reminders

November 1st -- All Saints Day, 9:00 a.m. school mass (please note that we will not have school mass on Friday November 5th)

November 3rd -- first quarter ends.

November 11th -- Veteran's Day assembly

1:15 p.m.; HSA meeting/State of the School Address 6:00 p.m.

November 12th -- report cards sent home

November 16-18th-- parent/teacher conferences; early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Please note that After School Club ends at

4:00 p.m. on early dismissal days

-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.

Adventures in Student Life

Classroom News

School photos

Hot Lunch Order form

HSA NEWS

Greetings SRS Community,

Will it be a full moon for the night we have all been waiting for?!  Ninety families will be joining us tonight for an evening of spooktacular fun! We are grateful to the committee who has worked so hard to make this memorable event a successful one.

Please keep in mind these few reminders if you are attending this evening:

• 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.
• This is a PEANUT FREE event!

Mark your calendar! Our next HSA meeting will take place on November 11th, Bingo is happening on November 12th, and the book fair is coming November 15th! Stay tuned for more details in next week’s HSA message.

Contact hsa@srles.com if you have any questions.

Your HSA Board,

Kate O'Connor, President

Isabel Almeida, Vice President

Dave Budzynski, Treasurer

Carrie Sirois, Secretary

BLOOMS FUND

The Tuition Raffle kicks 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.

The goal is to sell 350 tickets by January 30th. We are hoping for 100 percent participation from every family. This can be in the form of purchasing tickets, encouraging others to purchase tickets, helping with ticket sales at masses, car walk and other venues and/or being a class parent point person who is a conduit of information/updates and a class cheerleader.

As the famous NY Lotto motto goes "you've got to be in it to win it!"

Questions? Email Laura, advancement@srles.com.

#GIVING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30th

Get ready for #Giving Tuesday, a 24 hour, worldwide day of giving thanks and raising money for causes close to our heart. This year, it's "Hats off to St. Rose School" highlighting the people and experiences that make this such a special place for children in Preschool-8th grade. Our goal is to raise $10,000 in 24 hours so we are counting on everyone to share the word! And, if you know an organization or individual that would consider matching this number please contact advancement@srles.com. Contributions on #Giving Tuesday are eligible for corporate matching gift programs. Stay tuned for more details.

PRESCHOOL CORNER

It's a world of discovery in the Preschool! This week the 4's focused on the letter Hh formation and sound with activities such as hammering the letter H with wooden mallets and golf tees and playing “Where is Letter Hh?” a pocket chart phonetic game. They also had a story discussion and reflection Math, made AB patterns with cats and  pumpkins and practiced one-to-one correspondence by matching numerals with  picture cards.

All classes reveled in Halloween festivities and themed lessons. A big highlight for the 4's and Transitional classes was parading through the "Big" school in costumes as the older students and teachers cheered for them.

Day by day they are blooming in mind, heart and soul!

Conferences are November 16-18th. See teacher newsletters and emails for details.

photos

www.stroseschool/preschool

NURSE NEWS

Hand washing, hydration and healthy eating are key ways to keep germs at bay during the colder months. It's also important to be aware of symptoms to determine what is a cold and what could be more. The resources below can help. Also of note are Covid vaccinations and boosters sites outlined in a letter from Newtown School District's Nursing Supervisor, Anne Dalton Click here to read.

Resources

November 12th Covid vaccine clinic

Cold, Allergies or the Flu?

Covid Symptom Reminder

Upcoming Flu Clinics