Principal’s News Bulletins:

Friday, Dec. 1 - NO SCHOOL OR EXTENSION. Faculty meeting and PLC.

Wednesday, Dec. 6 - Reconciliation for grades 3-8 Friday, Dec. 8 - Let us celebrate The Feast of the Immaculate

Conception. TK - 8th grade students and staff will attend 9:30 a.m. Mass, prepared by Grade 5; all families are welcome to join us. Students must wear their full school uniform—(girls in skirts and boys in pants or shorts).

Saturday, Dec. 16 - is the next Saturday Workday scheduled

from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Special thanks to Joseph Nuno for coor-dinating the workdays - your attention to all the details is much appreciated. We, as a community, are thankful to the Sat. Work-day parent team who volunteer their time and talents each month and perform the chores that are necessary to keep our campus tidy.

Friday, Dec. 22- Christmas Program - 9:30 am in the church.

Holiday Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. for ALL grades. EXTENDED DAY CARE WILL BE CLOSED AFTER 7:35 AM AND THE

OFFICE WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 12:00 PM. December 23, 2017 - January 7, 2018 - School and Extended

Care will be closed for the Christmas break. School will resume on Monday, January 8, 2018.

Principal Headliner, December 2017

At this writing, it is the day of the Feast of St. Nicholas,

December 6. This morning brought the sounds of surprise and

delight, for the children found a gift in their shoes from St. Nicho-

las’ special messengers… their teachers. Happy Feast of St. Nicho-

las, children…enjoy your treats. This is why I serve in the Catholic school…THIS IS WHY! We send

up our prayers in adoration, in contrition, with our petitions, and

in Thanksgiving for all of our answered prayers and many bless-

ings. We light our Advent wreaths; we pray for the intercession of

Mary, the Mother of God; we understand, to the youngest child…

that we have been given gifts by God and live to use our gifts for

His Glory. We are community and uniquely “family” in our clas-

ses, our Faith Families, our sports teams, in chorus and as we ring

our hand bells and chimes, and with hands risen in prayer at

Mass. We, teachers, instructional aides, staff, children, volunteers,

and priests…laugh together, explore and question together, learn

together, pray together, and celebrate our love of God and the joy

in waiting in this Advent time as we anticipate the coming of the

Christ Child on Christmas Day. I, myself, take JOY seeing these

moments and many more here unnamed, every day. Thank you,

God, for these blessings, to serve here at St. Rose School and to be

among these children each day, each year…

Christmas Eve Benediction

May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Jo-

seph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the

determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ Child,

Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and

forever. …Amen…

December 2017

December Calendar ………………………….Page 3

Catholic Schools Week/Jan. 2018 Dates.....Page 4

Parent Club Newsletter………………………..Page 5

1st Trimester Honor Roll………………………...Page 6

Adopt-A-Family Class List……………………..Page 7-8

Scrip Information………………………………..Page 9-10

Home and School Newsletter………………..Page 11-12

Book Fair Flyer…………………………………...Page 13

Box Tops Collection Sheet…………………….Page 14

St. Rose School Monthly Messenger - We Exist To Bring The Catholic Faith To Life -

From Ms. Smoley’s Desk:

Many thanks to all the parents who volunteer weekly to help with morning loop, yard duty for students during lunch recess, library hours, assisting in the classrooms, and coaching all of our sports teams. We are truly blessed by the generosity of so many parents’ time - this is what makes us a community.

The “lost & found” cart will be emptied prior to

Christmas break and any left behind items will be donat-ed to the Parent Guild Used Uniform collection for resale. If your child/ren are missing uniform items you may want to check out the cart before the items find a new home.

Thank you.

Special thanks to our families for supporting the Turkey Fund Drive. The Turkey Fund Drive was a great success. Thanks to you, we collected $1,023.33, enough for many turkeys due to your amazing generosity!!! Turkeys will be purchased for the Christmas Baskets. Thank you to Mrs. Dickey for organizing this worthy cause!

~~~~~~ Our next student service project, the Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program is held Dec. 4 - Dec. 20. Each class has been given two families to adopt for Christmas. The classes have been divided into two groups, A – L and M—Z (flyer attached). Please bring an unwrapped gift to your child’s classroom. As always thank you for your generosity, as we serve our Lord by serving others. Your generosity in this Christmas time is much appreciated!

SPORTS CORNER:

Steve & Mary White

Athletic Directors

BASKETBALL SEASON is about to begin…We love our basketball teams at St. Rose School! St. Rose School participates in the Parochial Athletic League (PAL). We hope to have an active game schedule post-ed on our website and through the Newsline. I invite all students, teachers, staff, families, class buddies…to show your support for our hard-working basketball teams. Come to the games; cheer our students on. We are proud that they represent our school so well. Basketball Team Members and Parents, Remember that your academics are still the primary focus even though you are working so hard to prepare for team play. Please review the Parent/Student Handbook regarding Scholastic Eligibility page 50. In light of the fact that we have 'online' recording/reporting of ongoing academic progress, teachers will be reviewing stu-dents' grades once/week to be sure our students, participating in sports or not, are on track for academic success.

Fill in your collection sheet and earn FREE DRESS! 50 box tops earns free dress for one student, 75 box tops earns free dress for two students and 100 box tops earns

free dress for the entire family. Collection sheets are due on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

CLASS MISSION STATEMENTS

HIGHLIGHTED FOR DECEMBER:

First Grade

St. Rose first graders love God. We come to school to learn and become better people. We show respect and do our best!

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Seventh Grade

We are the creative 7th grade class. We are strong individ-uals who strive to be faithful to God. We come to school to get a good education and be successful in life. As a team, we will be responsible, kind and honest leaders. Together, we will have a positive attitude and support each other. We are the one-and-only class of 2019!

December 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Nov 26

Nov 27

Nov 28

Nov 29

8th grade boys shadow at Jesuit

Vernon Square Tree Grove 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Nov 30

1

NO SCHOOL or

EXTENSION

Faculty Mtg/PLC

2 During The Month Of December: Fifth Grade Students Are Encouraged To Donate Snacks & Juices for "WWJD" - That Will Be Dis-tributed at Saugstad Park On Tuesdays and Thursdays

3 1st Sunday of Advent

4

Adopt-A-Family is Dec 4 - Dec 20

Christmas

Adopt-a-Family List

(for grades TK—8) is

going home this week.

5

6

Reconciliation for Gr. 3-8

Boudin Fundraiser 4:00-9:00 p.m.

7 5th Grade

Advent Retreat

Crab Feed Mtg.

Library 6:00 p.m.

8

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Mass 9:30 a.m. Prepared by

Grade 5

9

10 2nd Sunday of Advent

11 Happy Birthday Mrs. Horner

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15

16 Saturday Workday

8:30AM~12:30 PM Calling all Workday

Volunteers your help is needed

17 3rd Sunday of Advent

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20

Adopt -A-Family Gifts Are Due Today!

21

Box Tops Due

Today!

22 Christmas Prog.

9:30 a.m in Church

Early Dismissal at

11:00 for All Classes

NO PM EXTENSION

23

24 Christmas Eve

31 New Year’s Eve

Have A Blessed 2018 Year

25 Christmas Day

26 No School or

Extended Day Care Closed for the

Christmas Holiday

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30 Happy Birthday

Mrs. Gentile

St. Rose School Exists To Bring The Catholic Faith To Life

Upcoming January 2018 Dates:

January 8: School resumes Monday, January 8 from Christmas break. Yearbook dedications due!!! January 11: Crab Feed Meeting, Thursday, January 11, 2018 (Library). January 12: Minimum Day Dismissal - TK - 11:30 AM and Grades K-8 12:00 PM. NO MASS January 12: Progress Reports available online. . January 15: There will be NO school or Extended Day Care on Monday, January 15, 2018 as we observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. January 17: Admissions Information Night on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 (hall/gym). January 18: Crab Feed Meeting, Thursday, January 18, 2018 (Library).

January 20: Saturday Work Day. January 27: Parent Club Crab Feed on Saturday, January 27, 2018 (hall/gym). January 28: 9:00 a.m. Mass to begin Catholic Schools Week.and our Open House from 10:00-12:00..

January 22 - January 26: St. Rose School will be hosting a Scholastic Book Faire, “Paws for Books” in the library from January 22 - January 26, then again in the hall/gym on Sunday January 28, 2018. Proceeds will benefit our school library. More information will follow… There is a need for additional par-ent volunteers to assist students attending the Book Faire. If you are interested in helping please con-tact Mrs. Siino, Coordinator at 759-6442 or Ksiino@strose.org.

Catholic School’s Week Jan. 28 ~ Feb. 4

St. Rose Catholic School Proudly in our 57th year!

The celebration begins with our Catholic School’s Week 9:00 am Mass and St. Rose School of Lima Church and followed by St. Rose School Open House and Book Fair on Sunday Jan. 28. So mark your calendars now to join us then. Thank you to our teams of Teachers and Volunteers who are currently working on the activities in celebration of Catholic School’s Week.

The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2018 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Watch your January calendar & messenger for specific Catholic Schools Week celebration events. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.

Principal’s List: G.P.A. = 4.0

4th Grade Lily C. Jasmine G. Christian G. Josella L. Alec R. 5th Grade Ava B. Elise H. Mikaela H. Ben H. Carina P. August R. Jack R. Dominic S. Sarah S. Cami Z. 6th Grade Matthew D. Ryan G. Isabella G. Mya H. Eric J. Brittany O. Johanna O. Ethan R. Beckett Z. 7th Grade Brianna B. Gabriel G. Kyle J. Alexandra O. Alexis W. 8th Grade Enya C. Brianna C. Andre M. Jerich M. Samuel N. Marisa P. Jaden P. Christian S. Julia W. Zachary W.

High Honors:High Honors: G.P.A. = 3.9 to 3.5

4th Grade Anaia C. Ella F. Peter G. Lucia H. Brenden J. Michael S. Veronica W. 5th Grade Natalie A. Arabella C. Kyrielle D. Audrey D. Helen F. Lance F. Jacqueline G. Quinn H. Emma H. Rachel S. Juliana S. 6th Grade William A. Alec B. Edgar D. Makaela G. Giancarlo H. Mallory H. Samantha H. Colin K. Dylan M. Adam M. Benjamin R. David S. Laura V. Natalie V. 7th Grade Ava C. Megan C. Lucia D. Samuel H. Jack H. Quincy K. Rex R. 8th Grade Caitlin A. Derek B. Brent G. Alexis L. Austin S. John L.

Honors:Honors:

G.P.A. = 3.4—3.0 4th Grade Billy B. Diego F. Matthew L. Sydney M. Ashley M. Evy R. 5th Grade Kobe A. Grace C. Fernando H. Emily R. 6th Grade Ella D. Riah E. Ximena H. Tessa M. Warwick P. Mia S. Sofia W-Z 7th Grade Inez C Kaitlyn H. Alexander M. Courtney V. 8th Grade Justin F. Alan K. Kyle K. Aedhan L. Kayleigh L. Alexander P. Julian P. Lauren W.

Princi Princ Princ

St. Rose School Honor Roll List

1st Trimester ~ 2017 – 2018

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

ADOPT-A-FAMILY CLASS LIST

TK/K First Grade Second Grade A-L A-L A-L

Boy – 4 years Boy – 15 years Girl – 10 years

Legos, magic tracks, blocks Watch, clothes, gift card Pretend make-up ,fingernail

polish

Size 6 Size Medium Size 12 Boy – 3 yars Girl – 6 years Girl – 5 years

Learning toys, books Art supplies - painting Princess, stuffed animals

Size 4T Size 8 Size 6X Girl - 11 years Boy – 4 years Boy – 2 years

Legos, clothes Legos, Mario Brothers Lightning McQueen, hot wheels

Size 16 Size 8 – big boy Size 3T

M-Z M-Z M-Z

Girl – 6 years Girl – 2 years Boy – 6 months

Monster High, clothes Pippa Pig, Mickey Mouse Baby toys, diapers

Size 7 Size 3 Size 12 months Boys – 2 years Boy – 16 years Girl – 10 years

Cars, ball, clothes Basketball, football, clothes Nail polish, skates

Size 4 Size XL Size 16 Boy – 11 years Girl – 16 years Boy – 11 years Boy – 6 years

Scooter, basketball Make-up, clothes Airplanes, ball Hot wheels,

ball

Size 12 Size XL Size 16 Size 7/8

Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

A-L A-L A-L

Girl – 9 years Boy – 9 years Girl – 13 years

Barbie Soccer, Minecraft Make-up, activity books

Size 14/16 shoe 7 Size 10 Size Large Boy – 2 years Boy – 6 years Boy – 9 years

Soccer ball Soccer, remote control toy Legos, cars

Size 6/7 Size 5 Size 10 Girl – 3 years Boy – 3 years Boy – 6 years

Play tea set, dishes, Barbie Cars, little bike Lightning McQueen, hot wheels

Size 4T Size 4T Size 7

M-Z M-Z M-Z

Girl – 8 years Boy – 11 years Boy – 1 year

Barbie, tsum tsum Remote control cars, mini drums Baby toys

Size 8 Size 10 Size 18 months Girl – 10 years Girl – 14 years Girl – 9 years

Barbie, Shopkins Books, make-up, music Barbie, art supplies

Size 10 Size Jr. 1 Size 10 Girl – 6 months Girl – 9 years Girl – 2 years

Baby toys, diapers Hatch animals, Playdoh,Shopkins Purses, dolls

Size 12 mo Size 10 Size 3T

(Please bring an unwrapped gift to your child’s classroom)

ADOPT-A-FAMILY CLASS LIST

Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade A-L A-L A-L

Girl – 16 years Girl – 4 years Boy – 10 years

Make-up Barbie, scooter Soccer ball, remote control car, scooter

Size – 3 Size 5 Size 10

Boy – 13 years Girl – 2 years Boy – 4 years

Ball, clothes Dolls, stroller Legos, hot wheel cars/garage

Size large Size 3T Size 5

Boy – 10 years Girl – 1 year Boy – 2 years

Hot wheels Baby toys Legos

Size 10 Size 18-24 months Size 3

M-Z M-Z M-Z

Girl – 8 years Boy – 11 years Boy – 6 years

Barbie, cooking toys Books, Soccer Soldiers, legos, remote control

Size 10 Size 18, XL boys Size 7

Girl - 1 year Boy – 7 years Girl – 9 years

Baby toys Legos Science experiments, board games

Size 18 mo Size 8 Size 10/12

Girl - 14 years Boy – 2 years Girl – 16 years

Make-up Mickey Mouse Make-up, Arts

Size Medium Size 3T Size 4

Boy – 12 years

Legos

Size medium

(Please bring an unwrapped gift to your child’s classroom)

Our St. Rose Book Fair is just around the corner. Our theme this year is Paws for Books and we're looking forward to a fantastic week of engaging and affordable books for every age. Your child is certain to find a book they will love. Save the dates January 22 - 26 in the library and January 28 in the gym. We can't wait to see your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit the St. Rose School Library.

St. Rose School Book Fair

January 22 - 26. 2018 in the school library.

Sunday, January 28, 2018 in the school gym.