GREETINGS FROM DR. G

Your children are at the heart of all we do at St. Rose School and they shine wherever they go. This week I was delighted to receive accolades from the Principals at Immaculate and Fairfield Prep in regard to our 8th grade students who, they said, are high caliber on all fronts: academics, interpersonal skills and well roundedness. God has truly blessed each of these students with unique gifts and, as we always say, it is through teamwork and an ongoing partnership with parents that we help every student reach their God given potential. Congratulations to our students, teachers and parents for these high marks. The future is bright!

Where does it all begin? In Preschool! St. Rose has a thriving Preschool program for 3, 4 and early 5 year olds. Under the guidance of nurturing teachers, young children are introduced to a world of discoveries, learning social, emotional, motor and cognitive skills that build a strong foundation. Many of our current 8th graders started at St. Rose in Preschool. It is our hope and prayer that all of our Preschool families continue the learning journey with us. On Monday January 13th and Tuesday January 14th Preschool parents are invited to a Q & A session with Mrs. Rahtelli, our Kindergarten teacher, and Mrs. Mok, our Admissions Director. Please join them as you consider next steps. I know the Preschool children have enjoyed spending time with the Kindergarten students this year. And they are always excited to see their older Buddies for various school activities. The Buddy program is such a special aspect of the Preschool - 8th grade environment that makes a lasting impact on students long after leaving our halls. If you have questions, email Mrs. Mok, admissions@srles.com.

The chilly winter days had a brief impact on the Gathering Hall heating system this week. Fortunately, this did not affect the flow of our school days, we simply pivoted to plan B in which students went directly to their classrooms in the morning and also ate lunch there. Today the parts were delivered and the issue is resolved. Please be assured that student safety is our top priority and in situations like these we follow internal protocol which is to alert the landlord (St. Rose Parish) and ensure that the students are safe. This was assessed and accomplished. If there are any further issues with the heat in the Gathering Hall that impact the flow of the school day I will let you know.

Upcoming events

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year -- 8 days until the deadline for current families!

From Mrs. Mok: Thank you to all of the families that have registered their children for next year, we have had an overwhelming response! The deadline for current family registration is January 18th after which registration will open to the public. We sincerely hope all of you will continue with us next year!

If you have completed your contracts in the Finalsite portal but not the FACTS portion, please log back into your Finalsite portal, 

https://stroseschool.fsenrollment.com and click on the blue button that says "Go To FACTS" and complete this portion of your registration. Please remember that the Registration Fee is $150 per family and will increase to $250 if you register after January 18th, 2025. Please reach out to Crystal Mok, admissions@srles.com, with any questions or concerns.

Open House

January 26th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Please spread the word to family, friends and neighbors about this opportunity to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers, current parents and students to discover the St. Rose School difference. Registration is encouraged but walk ins are welcome.

Catholic Schools Week

A time to celebrate and highlight the many blessings of this St. Rose School education. It kicks off with Open House on January 26th and will culminate with our Friday school Mass on January 31st. In between there will be many exciting activities including the traditional 8th grade vs. faculty volleyball game. Stay tuned for all the details and get ready to show our St. Rose School spirit. God bless Catholic education!

Dates to Note

January 10th -- Bingo

January 15th -- Bishop Caggiano meets with parents of students making Confirmation at St. Mary's Church, Bethel, 7:00 p.m.

January 18th -- deadline for current parent registration for the 2025-2026 school year

January 20th -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, school closed

January 26th -- Open House, 1-3 p.m.

January 26-February 1st-- Catholic Schools Week

Bingo is back tonight. Thanks to all in our community who run this is a popular event that is also a fundraiser. On Wednesday January 15th, Bishop Caggiano will meet with parents of students making Confirmation at St. Mary's Church in Bethel. This is an important meeting so please make every effort to attend. Good luck to our basketball teams as they continue to take to the courts with great skills and sportsmanship. Our cheerleaders are also doing a wonderful job bringing school spirit. We are a vibrant community, with Christ at the center of all we do.

Have a relaxing weekend!

God bless,

Dr. G