Happy fall! Welcome autumn!
As we move from the warmth of summer to the chill of autumn, we move into a time of transformation. For me, autumn brings thoughts of change, mystery, balance, and preservation. It is the idea of change and transformation that draws deeper meaning to the conversion story of St. Matthew. On Saturday, September 21, we celebrated the Feast of St. Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13) and the gospel reading of the day told of his conversion. Jesus called Matthew to his conversion by simply saying, “Follow me.” We are all called to do the same. We are called to walk with Jesus and by doing so we are called to grace. By accepting his call, we can live a life through Christ.
You may be asking yourself how does transformation and conversion relate to the daily work of high school. As your daughter faces the challenges and opportunities of her high school career, you will see her transform and blossom. This time of year reminds me that the 393 young women who will spend 720 days with her Rosary family are each called to a state of grace. The faculty and staff are each called to assist them on this incredible journey. We are called to partner with you to make their high school experience meaningful and memorable. I hope you can join Mr. Basford and me on
Thursday, September 26th at 8 a.m. at a coffee chat to further discuss how we can partner to help transform your daughter. Together, we can empower each young woman to be a servant leader led by her faith and ready to change our world for the better.
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Shawna L. Pautsch, Ed.D.
Head of School
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Our chaplain, Fr. Ian, is currently hosting Bishop Kevin Vann on a month-long pilgrimage in the Philippines. Fr. Ian is a provincial of the Disciples of Mary community, who are sponsoring the visit. During their travels, Fr. Ian has brought the Rosary spirit with him! On this trip, Bishop Vann is the ordaining bishop for new members of the diaconate.
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WOMEN'S RETREAT ANNOUNCED
Save the date for
"God for All Seasons,"
a women's retreat scheduled for Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Registration will open soon at www.rosaryacademy.org/seasons.
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BLOOD DRIVE
If you are 16 years or older, please consider signing up as a donor in the blood drive this
Friday, September 27.
Parents, friends, and family are welcome as well! Sign-up sheets are in Room 1 with Ms. Lanctot. Parents and friends may sign-up online at
redcrossblood.org. Please use the
sponsor code
Rosary
. Spirit dress will be awarded for your daughter on October 11 for all donations in her name!
Students will need to pick up a permission slip in any of the science classrooms, room 8, or online. If under 17, a Red Cross permission slip is required as well. The permission slips should be turned in to room 1 by tomorrow
Tuesday, September 24.
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FATHER-DAUGHTER MASS
Our first Father-Daughter Mass of the school year will be held in the Chapel on
Wednesday, September 25, at 7 a.m. Light refreshments follow Mass. All fathers and father-figures are invited to attend with their daughter(s).
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DAY OF SERVICE
30 Rosary students and 5 members of our faculty/staff will hit the streets for a “Day of Service” on
Saturday, September 28
, to serve the people of Fullerton and Placentia – please keep them in your prayers.
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ROSARY DAY is right around the corner! The feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, patroness of Rosary Academy, celebrates the school’s heritage, tradition, and sense of community. The Rosary Day celebration includes attendance at Mass, awarding of scholarships, and honoring the junior class by presenting them with their school rings. After Mass the entire school community is invited to join the junior class at Disneyland.
All students are required to attend Rosary Day, Friday, October 4, beginning at 7:55 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.m. This is a school day and attendance will be taken.
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CRACKED CRAB
Make sure you've got your tickets to our favorite fall event:
Cracked Crab
on
Saturday, October 12!
Attendees enjoy cocktails, seafood, dancing, and a silent auction in a casual family-style event in the Karcher Center.
Would you like to attend, but don't want to get a babysitter? We've got you covered! The 8th graders at St.Juliana will host an evening of fun and games from 6-10 p.m. for children 3 and up. Contact
[email protected]
for more information.
Please click the buttons below to buy tickets, volunteer, or donate items for the silent auction.
For easier shopping, the committee has compiled an
Amazon Wish List
of auction items. You can directly purchase items off this list and they will be shipped directly to Rosary! If you purchase any items off the wish list, please forward a copy of your receipt to
Marie Rembert.
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Orange County Hydrocephalus Walk
Rosary alumna, Erin (Wilson) Berger '05 and her husband are co-chairing the first Orange County Hydrocephalus Walk on
Saturday, October 12
, in an effort to build awareness and support for hydrocephalus research. This event is very dear to their hearts as they are walking with their son Seamus (Shea) who is living with hydrocephalus.
Join us as we walk to End Hydrocephalus! Create a walking team to show your support or join team "Surf4Shea". For more information, click:
Orange County Hydrocephalus Walk
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Tickets for Homecoming may be purchased through Rosary in the activities office (room 8). The cost is $70 per person.
EVERYONE
purchasing a ticket through Rosary must turn in a
permission slip
to room 8.
PLEASE READ THE PERMISSION SLIP CAREFULLY.
Permission slips are due to the Activities Office no later than
Thursday, October 24th.
If you are bringing a guest from a NON Tri-school school, he/she must complete the guest pass (page 2 of the permission slip). The permission slip will need to be signed by an Administrator from the guest's school.
All students must arrive by 8:30 p.m.and may not leave the dance before 10:30 p.m. Please bring your school ID to check in.
Turn in your dress check to Ms. Nanry in the Dean's Office by Friday, October 18.
If you have any questions, stop by room 8!
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COLLEGE VISITS
Our counseling department regularly hosts representatives from colleges and universities who meet with students to answer questions about their schools.
The
Jesuit College Fair
on
Thursday, October 3,
will feature more than a dozen Jesuit colleges and universities. Stop by the assembly hall during lunch to meet representatives and ask questions. For a complete list of colleges that will be represented, as well as upcoming individual college rep visits, please view the
counseling webpage
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SPEAK TO INSPIRE
Students are invited to attend our next Speak to Inspire session on
Thursday, October 3, at 7:45 a.m
., featuring Karen Chae '98, PharmD, a Pediatric Pharmacist, and Jackie Castillo '00, DPT, a Physical Therapist.
The goal of Speak to Inspire is for students to learn more about a variety of professions and network with
successful women.
View all scheduled Speak to Inspire careers and dates, and RSVP for your choices
here.
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SAT PREP RALLY
The SAT Prep Rally is a 2-day strategy session designed to prepare students for the SAT on October 5. Students will leave the sessions feeling more confident, optimistic, and enthusiastic about their performance.
For more information, click the button below.
When:
Saturday, 9/28 & Sunday, 9/29 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:
Rosary Academy
Cost:
$99 for Rosary students; $150 for non-Rosary students
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PSAT
PSAT Test Day is
Wednesday, October 16
. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be on campus from 7:45 a.m. to 11:45, with the test starting promptly at 8:00 a.m. Seniors will not be on campus that day and should plan to work on college applications. More information will be sent via email to parents and students.
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TUTORING HELP AVAILABLE
National Honor Society students are now available during lunch in room 110 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to tutor students in all subjects. Come in to review for quizzes or tests and get help on homework.
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SENIOR ASIA AVINGER WILL PLAY FOR SDSU.
Congratulations to Asia, an All-CIF and All-Orange County member of the defending State Champion basketball team, who has committed to play college basketball for San Diego State University next year. Read about her decision
here.
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IN OCTOBER, WE WEAR PINK!
"Rosary Cares" began more than 10 years ago to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.
During October, students may wear Rosary's pink polo any day of the week or on Friday during the school year. Pink spirit t-shirts may be worn on spirit days and other scheduled days. Rosary's Royal Retail store has stocked up on pink spirit wear and accessories. Stop in to support Pink!
A portion of sales of all pink items and gate fees from volleyball games in October will be donated to the Crossen Cancer Center at St. Jude Medical Center. To read more, click to our
home page story.
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PARENT COUNCIL NEWS
Parents are welcome to attend all Parent Council meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the assembly hall. Parent Council is a great way to socialize with other parents and stay up-to-date with school news and volunteer opportunities. More information and meeting minutes may be found in the
parent portal of our website. The next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, October 2.
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DADS OF DAUGHTERS
The first Dads of Daughters meeting of the school year is this
Wednesday, September 25, at 6 p.m.
in the assembly hall. This month's meeting will feature
Doreen Moore and Steve Shatynski sharing their experience and expertise about college funding. After the meeting, plan on heading over to Wreckless to join other parents enjoying a parent's night out. (see below)
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PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
Want a fun night out AND help Rosary raise funds at the same time? Dine out at Wreckless on
Wednesday, September 25
, and 15% of your bill will be donated back to Rosary! Enjoy a live band, a signature drink, and a delicious dinner! Be sure to tell your server you're with Rosary!
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COFFEE CHAT
Come enjoy a cup of coffee before school and hear from Dr. Pautsch and Mr. Basford
on
Partnering with you on your daughter’s high school journey.
This casual visit is on
Thursday, September 26, at 7:45 a.m.
in the LEC.
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PROGRESS REPORT APP
Parents may now receive weekly progress report emails through the Aeries app. Information about this feature, and how to sign up for it may be found on the
parent portal of our website.
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DIGITAL SAFETY SEMINAR
Save-the-Date for our Parent Resource Night on
Tuesday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. Officer Shannon Buckels of Cyber Cop Safety will empower parents to face safety challenges in our digital world. Please invite friends and other parents to attend this timely and informative program.
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PARENT GUIDE TO GIVING
This booklet was distributed at Back to School Night. You may pick up your copy in the main office, or view a digital copy
here. Thank you in advance for your time, treasure, and talent.
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OPEN HOUSE
Please invite families with girls in 6th, 7th, & 8th grades to attend our Open House on
Monday, October 28, from 5-8 p.m.
- Campus tours
- Special presentations at 6:15 p.m.
- Meet teachers and counselors
- Complimentary dinner
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SHADOW DAYS
If you know girls in 7th and 8th grades who may be interested in attending Rosary, please encourage them to sign up for a Shadow Day- where they will attend classes, participate in lunchtime activities, and get a feel for life as a Royal. See upcoming dates, and RSVP at:
www.rosaryacademy.org/shadow
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ROSARY VIEWBOOK
If you would like a hard copy of our
Viewbook
to share with prospective families, please stop by the main office, or contact Mary Doherty, Director of Admissions at
[email protected]
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SHUTTLE SERVICE
Rosary and Servite have combined forces to provide shuttle service from several outlying cities to the Rosary and Servite campuses. To view pickup locations, times, and fees, please go to
www.rosaryacademy.org/shuttle
. If you would like to request shuttle service from a city not currently offered, please contact
[email protected].
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These annual events put the FUN in fundraiser! You may help by volunteering, attending, donating auction items, or helping to spread the word.
SAVE THE DATE FOR:
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EVENT CALENDAR
Sep 25: Father-Daughter Mass, 7 a.m., Chapel
Sep 25: Dads of Daughters meeting, 6 p.m., assembly hall
Sep 25: Parent's Night Out at Wreckless
Sep 26: Coffee Chat, 7:45 a.m., LEC
Sep 27: Blood Drive
Sep 28: SAT Prep Rally
Oct 2: Parent Council meeting
Oct 3: Speak to Inspire, 7:45 a.m. LEC
Oct 4: Rosary Day
Oct 12: Cracked Crab, 5 p.m., Karcher Center
Oct 15: Digital Safety Seminar, 6:30 p.m.
Oct 19: ACT Practice Exam, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., Karcher Center
Oct 26: Homecoming Dance
Oct 28: Open House
Nov 1: Faculty Inservice Day, no school for students
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As a college preparatory diocesan Catholic high school,
Rosary Academy empowers the mind, body, and spirit of each young woman
in a transformative educational experience.
Guided by the Blessed Mother, Rosary Academy embraces and challenges its students with an innovative instructional curriculum to achieve academic success and ignite the call to serve the dear neighbor.
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Rosary Academy
1340 N. Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
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