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Greetings from Dr. G
Today is a special day. Please join me in wishing Monsignor Bob the blessings of health, peace and happiness on his 76th brithday. He is a gift to us all. I was sorry to miss our Friday school Mass but I did have a chance to visit with Monsignor before I left for the annual Principal's conference and I know that the students and faculty, as well as many family members who attended Mass this morning, showed him the love and appreciation he so deserves.
This week we had a lockdown drill which went smoothly. Safety is a top priority which is why these drills are important. They are conducted without causing alarm so that students in all grades are comfortable with the procdeures. I commend our teachers for their efforts to ensure that students are safe and aware in all situations.
Today we welcomed a special visitor from Foundations in Education. Ms. Emily Carriero, the Assistant Director of Development, who joined us for Mass and toured the school where she was greeted by our respectful, smiling students and faculty. I am sure she returned to the Diocese with good news about St. Rose School. Foundations in Education does important work in providing tuition assistance for students in need and raising awareness about the benefits of Catholic educaiton.
Word of mouth is the most effective way of sharing the good news about St. Rose School. Recently Mrs. Ferriter and a group of seventh grade students brought the light of St. Rose School to Ever Wonder Children's Museum in town where they designed stained glass windows. in other bright news, Mrs. Rahtelli's Kindergarten students shared sunshine, smiles and stories with Newtown police officers who spent time in their classroom and left with bigger hearts. Kindergarten adopts the Police Department every year, sending them monthly cards and goodies as a sign of appreciation and support.
The Blooms Benefit honoring Sister Thaddeus is fast approaching. We are delighted that so many people from our school and parish community will gather that evening for a joyful celebration and to help support St. Rose School. There is a wonderful energy in the planning process and I am thankful to all current and alumni parents, teachers and others who are working to make this a beautiful event.
On a housekeeping note, and in the interest of safety, please refer to our Car Walk procedures and map to ensure smooth drop off and pick up on school days. It is important to keep the line flowing so that only students disembark from cars in the morning and enter cars in the afternoon. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The weather is cooling down and germs are on the rise. Please confer with your child's doctor about symptoms and keep them home from school if there is a fever or virus that has been determined to be contagious. Beginning on Monday, Ms. Kim Carrino will be the interim Nurse at St. Rose School. I would like to extend my thanks to Nurse Edi for her commitment to our students and faculty over the past several weeks. We ask God's blessings in her next chapter. Nurse Carrino has been brought up to speed on all health matters at St. Rose School and will be accompanied by the Newtown Nurse Supervisor during her first days with us.
The weekend is always a wonderful time to reconnect with family and friends as well as spend time taking in the fresh fall air. Enjoy and I will look forward to seeing your chlidren back in our halls Monday morning. Remember, Friday October 7th is an early dismissal day at 11:30 a.m. and school is closed for Columbus Day on Monday October 10th.
God bless,
Dr. G
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