February 28th - March 5th 2021
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The Virtue of Industriousness
Definition: Diligence, especially in work that leads to natural and supernatural maturity
INDUSTRIOUSNESS LOOKS LIKE:
- Diligently completing your homework
- Working to complete your duties
- Trying to stay focused on your reading
- Diligently working on your math
- Diligently completing a task
INDUSTRIOUSNESS SOUNDS LIKE:
- I need to stay focused and finish my homework.
- I will finish studying for my test.
- I will go to a quiet place so that I can concentrate on what I am reading.
- I will finish my math.
- I will get this done. Let me finish this first.
FEATURED SCRIPTURE:
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St. Teresa's love for the Church was unconditional
Very dear to this saint was the centrality of Christ's humanity. This lay at the basis of the importance she attributed to meditation on the Passion, and to the Eucharist as the presence of Christ in the Church, for the life of all believers and as the heart of the liturgy.
St. Teresa's love for the Church was unconditional", said the Pope, identifying another essential part of her doctrine in "perfection as the aspiration and final goal of all Christian life". St. Teresa of Avila is an authentic teacher of Christian life for the faithful in all times. In our society, often lacking in spiritual values, St. Teresa teaches us to be tireless witnesses of God, of His presence and His work.
May the example of this profoundly contemplative and industrious saint, encourage us to dedicate adequate time to daily prayer, to openness to God in order to discover His friendship and so to discover true life.
Time spent in prayer is not lost; it is a time in which we open the way to life, learning to love God and His Church ardently, and to show real charity towards our neighbors".
Don't forget to use the worksheets at home to reinforce the virtue!
They can be found on the
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DATES: 1515-1582
FEAST: OCT 15
VIRTUES: INDUSTRIOUSNESS
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An Update from your
Board of Directors
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Monday 3/01
Regular Academic Day
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Soccer Game vs. NCA
Girls-4:00 pm
Boys-5:15 pm
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Tuesday 3/02
Regular Academic Day
Dr. Seuss's Birthday
National Read Across America Day!
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Wednesday 3/03
Regular Academic Day
(2:15, 2:25 dismissal)
Live Mass in the MAC
Grades 2-8
Zoom Link:
458 078 3617
Passcode:rpa
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Thursday 3/04
Regular Academic Day
Soccer Practice
3:45-5:00
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Friday 3/05
Regular Academic Day
ON-CAMPUS ROSARY
MEET AT TENT AFTER MORNING DROP-OFF
(SEE FLYER BELOW)
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____Track & Field Practice
3:45 pm-5:00 pm
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RPA St. Patrick's Day shirts can be worn with uniform bottom ALL Friday's in March and on St. Pat's Day!
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Saturday 3/06
____Track & Field Meet
8:00 am @ St. John Neumann
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Sunday, March 7th, 2021
Third Sunday of Lent
"Destroy this Temple and in three days I will raise it up."
~John 2:13-25
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Act of Spiritual Communion
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Ad Lucem Per Crucem - To the light, through the cross
Mr. Baier is asking our RPA community to learn the stations of the cross this Lent
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS!
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO COMPLETED THEIR ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS!
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Deadline is March 1st!
Monday is your LAST day!
Starting March 1st enrollment will be opening to New Families so we encourage you to complete the process as soon as possible. Should you have any questions regarding the re-enrollment process, please call or email Jennifer J. Scarafile at any time.
Thank you for entrusting your child to us this year.
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We are excited to announce our new uniform supplier for 2021-22!
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We are excited to announce that starting in the 2021-22 school year we will be using Lands' End for our exclusive uniform supplier.
If you are in need of any uniform pieces for the remainder of this year, all the inventory is currently available at RPA. You may call the front office or stop by to purchase items.
We will be providing more detailed information about the 2021-22 uniform changes in the forthcoming weeks.
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An Evening Under the Stars
Purchase your tickets soon-When tickets are gone, they are gone!
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WIN A Stuffed Rex OR Chick-Fil-A
Gift Card!
(ANYONE CAN WIN)
Email Jennifer Scarafile by 2/26 with the correct location and WIN! All correct guesses will be put into A WEEKLY drawing to win a CHICK-FIL-A gift card
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Congratulations to the MERRIMAN Family for finding REX last week! They found it hidden in the Casa Italia Ad from the Community Sponsorship Guide!
They received an adorable stuffed REX!
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Kings' Campaign
Annual Appeal
Update!
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Help RPA Grow the Kingdom
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If you have already contributed to the 2020-21 Kings' Campaign we
THANK YOU!
A leaf with your name has been put on the tree!
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100% participation can grow the Kingdom!
OUR GOAL IS 100% participation to provide the highest level of excellence in education during this most unusual and costly year.
If you have not done so already, please consider a generous gift to our Annual Appeal.
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS!
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Thank you to those that joined us this past Friday.
It was a beautiful morning!
Thank you to Gisele Saadeh for her help to organize this blessed event!
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
...Matthew 18:20
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All RPA Health & Safety Protocols will be in place. Masks will be required when 6 feet of distance cannot be maintained or if students are present.
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Click HERE for a guide to praying the Rosary
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SAVE THE DATE!
MARCH 13TH
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PVO FEBRUARY
MARCH NEWSLETTER
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Our PVO under the direction of Trisha Schwartz, has been extremely busy planning a fun and relaxed, "Evening Under the Stars" event for April. Volunteers are working behind the scenes daily to make this a spectacular event for everyone.
Thank you to Trisha, Roxy Bambakakis, Sherri Waller, Afshan Hussain, Dana Funari, and Katie Burshtein for your continued help and support.
Be sure to send in your classrom donations so Holly Staunch can start working on the silent auction baskets!
Thank you to Jill Gingrich for coordinating the printing of the St. Pat's day t-shirts. They are expected to arrive on March 2nd!
Thank you to Gisele Saadeh for hosting the Friday rosary weekly during Lent!
RPA PARENTS ARE THE BEST!
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"Evening Under the Stars" Silent Auction and Reception featuring the Ben Allen Band!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
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Please share these sponsorship opportunities with friends, family, and acquaintances who may be interested in donating to the silent auction or sponsoring a table.
Attendance is limited to 160 people, and approximately half of those tickets are already sold.
(This is an outdoor event weather permitting, otherwise will be moved indoors) and procedures will be in place to allow at least 6 feet of distancing at all times.)
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Each grade has been asked to voluntarily donate suggested items that will be made into themed baskets for the silent auction, the evening of the event. These items may be turned into the homeroom teacher or given directly to Roxanne Bambakakis, who will be organizing the baskets.
The grade whose basket receives the highest bid will win a pizza party!
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Coming this week-
RPA's NEW Digital Community Guide!
A HUGE THANK YOU to Sherri Waller and Amanda Alessi for working so diligently and creating this wonderful resource for all to use!
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Shop with Scrip Fundraiser
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From the Desk of
Coach Bucknell...
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SAFETY PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE AS PER THE SAC
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RPA SPIRIT WEAR STORE
NOW ONLINE!
We now have limited quantities of RPA Spirit Wear for purchase on campus or online!
Get yours NOW and show your school spirit!
GO KINGS!
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Welcome Back Nurse Tracey!
We Missed You!
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KEEPING RPA HEALTHY!
Nurse Tracey
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Please keep in mind our illness guidelines when returning to school in January.
If you were are close contact to anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19 you must stay away from school.
If you have any questions, please email:
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Yearbooks can now be purchased for the 2020-21 school year.
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In just a few words, or a short paragraph, describe to us what makes RPA such a special place for your child and family.
Students are welcome to write their own stories too!
Email stories to:
Stories will be judged in the following categories:
Endearing, Funny, Unique, Inspirational
Prizes will be awarded!
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IDEAS:
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There is something that you just LOVE about RPA. What is it?
- What is that something that brought you to RPA?
- What is keeping you at RPA?
- How would you describe RPA to a prospective family?
- What is something you hope never changes about RPA?
- What effect has RPA had on your child or family?
- What has your family received from RPA that is immeasurable?
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The last pick up for After-School Care is 5:30 pm this year.*
(This is a change from last year)
*Late charges will be applied to your bill
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SIGN UP ON YOUR PICK UP PATROL!
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LUNCH OPTIONS
Breads & Spreads
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HAPPENING AROUND CAMPUS
THIS WEEK
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RPA House Update
LEADER BOARD AS OF 2-26-21:
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Don't forget to follow us on social media this year!
(Please like us on Facebook!)
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Join AmazonSmile
If you are not already an AmazonSmile member, sign up on your web browser. Simply select your favorite charity to start generating donations, at no cost to you.
A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK WHILE YOU SHOP!
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RPA's Prayer List is for friends and family of RPA
If you would like to include a name of a loved one to our list, please send email to:
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Royal Palm Academy's Prayer List
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God."
~James 5:16
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“O Lady of Good Health,
our Merciful Father chose you to be a powerful intercessor in times of trouble and woe.
As in past centuries when you have ended contagious diseases, we implore you now to end the Coronavirus which is damaging the health of many and spreading fear in our communities.
Teach us not to be afraid, to be courageous and generous in offering assistance to others, and to live joyfully in the state of grace.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”
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Prayers Needed For:
Lori Landi
Baby Penny
Maria Valenzuela
Carlos Medrano
Darlene Waller
Irma Ozores
Kenneth Blankenship
Sarah Boggs
Bertha Noy
Barbara Tabler
Terri Tabler
Dave Bolser
Gay Rogers
Raquel Prieguez
Ruben Seoanes
Randel Scharf
Raquel Prieguez
Gladys Blanco
Julie Ringhofer
Col J.T. Sehulster
RC Schmidt
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Repose of the Soul:
Diana Kinnear
Ray Dee
Dineo Christina Mosothoane
Rosemary Burke
Russell L. Cockrum
Elaine Buscemi
Jacob Meijer
Ricardo Flores
Rita Ann Sopchak
Richard J. Hanafin
Galterius A. Grajo, MD
Curtiss Giller
Hilda Saadeh
Judi Schwartz
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Parents, please share any special intentions for family and friends:
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Follow us on Social Media
LIKE US on Facebook
THANK YOU!
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