Weekly Family Communication

Dear Holy Rosary Families,

Happy Summer!

I hope these first few days of summer have been fun and relaxing for your family!

While the building is much quieter with fewer students on campus, our team is already hard at work with summer projects. As you know, a school never truly sleeps! This summer, we're kicking off the first of three phases in our heating system upgrade—just one of several projects to maintain and care for our aging campus. I look forward to sharing more updates with you in August as we make progress.

A heartfelt thank you to all our Holy Rosary families for your continued and generous support. None of these improvements would be possible without you.

If there's anything I can do for you over the summer, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I also hope to see many of you as we walk together in the West Seattle Grand Parade on July 19th!

Until then, enjoy your summer, keep reading, and we’ll see you soon!

In Christ,

Anna

• Jul 19th - West Seattle Parade
  
• Aug 27th - Meet the Teacher (2pm)
• Sep 2nd - 1st Day of School (K-8)
• Sep 4th - Parent Night
• Sep 19th-20th - Westfest

The school office is open Monday through Friday in June from 8am to 3pm. If you still have items to pick up or to drop off, come on in.

Starting July 1st, the office will be closed. Emails and voicemails will be checked periodically and returned when a staff member is available.

We will be open again in mid August. Have a great summer!

Time for next year's 8th graders to start thinking about high school.

Kennedy Catholic high school has set aside a day for Holy Rosary students to shadow in the fall. Friday September 26, will be a day for only Holy Rosary 8th graders to visit. Families can register here: www.kennedyhs.org/LVD

Other dates are available if this day doesn't work for your student.

As summer approaches, many students will be using technology to stay connected with friends. This is a great opportunity to have conversations with your children about online etiquette, digital footprints, and responsible online behavior.

Monitoring your child’s digital activity—especially group chats—can help you guide them toward appropriate and respectful communication. As children grow more independent online, they may still be learning how to consistently use a kind and thoughtful tone.

Talking with your child about digital citizenship is essential. One helpful reminder is:
“If you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face, it shouldn’t be posted online in any format.”

These ongoing conversations help students build the skills they need to navigate the digital world with kindness, responsibility, and integrity.

Holy Rosary School is partnering with Paper Boat Booksellers for an in-store Book Fair June 10-15th. Mention our school name at checkout to show your support for the book fair. Their address is 4522 California Ave SW.

Each summer Holy Rosary encourages students to keep their math and reading skills sharp. We offer the Summer Reading Challenge for grades K-8. Grades K-6 will use a calendar to mark days and grades 7-8 will have a Reading Bingo Card. Look for these papers to come home with your student in June.

As part of our ongoing commitment to growth and improvement, we invite you to share your thoughts on how this school year has gone for our community. Your feedback is valuable and helps us reflect, celebrate our successes, and identify areas where we can continue to grow. Thank you for taking a few moments to complete this brief survey!

Student classroom supplies have been ordered. A fee of $50 per student will be charged via Finalsite on the 10th of September. Please note there are a few items we are still asking families to provide. Click here for details. Students should bring comfort kits to their classrooms on the first day of school.

Please remember to notify the office of any address, phone or email changes in order to have the most up-to-date information in our school directory for next year.

It's almost summer, which means time for fun and relaxation! Students also have the opportunity to keep their math and reading skills sharp by participating in the summer math and reading challenges.

Students should fill out their challenges as the summer progresses and be ready to turn it in during the first week back at school. It will be due by Friday, Sept. 5th! Both the summer math and reading challenges are optional.

You will notice that there is a different challenge for junior high (incoming 7th and 8th) for both math and reading. It is a choice board/bingo option. For incoming 6th graders, there is a choice board for the math challenge.

Students will receive the challenges before the end of the year from their homeroom teacher, but they are also attached here if you'd like to print at home.

K-5th Summer Math Challenge

6th Grade Summer Math Challenge

Jr High Summer Math Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge

Jr High Summer Reading Challenge

We wanted to share that BASE for the 2025-26 School year is very full after completing the re-enrollment period for current BASE families.

Knowing that there is a great need in our community for before- and- after school care, we invite families to get on the BASE Wait List. Our hope is that there might be some movement over the next few months and BASE could accommodate some families who are still in need of care for the next school year.

Please complete the application form to get on the Waitlist: https://forms.gle/wvrUN7F5bHQV9Fgo9

Our BASE (Before and After School Enrichment) is seeking creative, confident, and energetic individuals to assist in its Extended Day Program beginning in September, 2025..

This is a part-time position, 6 -20 hours per week, primarily in the afternoons from 3-6. Additional hours are available on half-days and school closure days. We welcome former HRS students as well and can usually work around their high school schedule.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest to BASE director, Rachel at base@holyrosaryws.org.

Contact Arlo Idziorek at arlowyn.i@gmail.com to request uniforms in your child's size.

WestFest returns Sept 19th and 20th. This community building event is our fall carnival and takes a lot of volunteer hours. If you are interested in helping over the summer please contact westfest@holyrosaryws.org.

Entertainment

Calling all musicians! Looking ahead to Westfest Sept 2025. If you have a band or talent you'd like to share with us on our big stage, we'd love to have you. Student acts are welcome too! Help us get the stage rocking! Please email Cassandra and Steve Webster at clcw@uw.edu.

Kicks off October 1 and runs the month of October. Make HRS a giving priority for your family. You can earn up to 3 fundraising volunteer hours by participating…details to come.

The Tree Lot will open the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 28th and remain open through mid-December. Work a few shifts and get in those 10 required fundraising hours!

Get your bowling shoes ready for Gator Bowl, benefiting the Fr. Mallahan Endowment Fund. Save the date for Friday, January 23.

Save the date for Saturday, March 7 for our largest fundraiser. Watch the efc for additional information on the Auction. Another great way to earn fundraising volunteer hours.

All of the above events will have multiple volunteer shifts available and they will be publicized in the efc in the weeks leading up to the event.

THANKS FOR ALL YOU’VE DONE THIS SCHOOL YEAR!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

Walk with the Holy Rosary float in the WS Grand Parade this summer! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19th! We will meet in front of Menchie's at 10:30 am and finish between 1 and 2 pm.

It is so fun and a great way to log some volunteer hours and free dress passes. We will wave and hand out candy. Wagons and strollers welcome! Sign up here!

7th-8th grade volunteers needed!

Do you love organizing and attending classroom parties, parent nights out, and treating teachers to special birthday gifts? If so, this role is perfect for you! Room parents play a vital role in each class, easing some of the workload for our teachers. Plus, the time you spend contributes to your family commitment hours.

If you're interested in becoming a room parent for the 2025-2026 school year or want more information about the responsibilities, please reach out to Nikki Henning at nsantee@gmail.com. In your email, kindly include the grade you're interested in and your child's name.

Who doesn't like to garden in the sunny spring weather? Earn volunteer hours weeding the school campus. Set your own hours. Just check in with the office if it's during the school day.

Take a few minutes to log into your Safe Env account and check your status. You may need a 20-minute refresher. Checking your status now will save staff time in contacting you before you can volunteer.

New families: Please complete your background checks and SE training before volunteering! If you haven't set up a volunteer log-in yet to record hours, here is the link! One parent must be the main account user, a 2nd parent can be added to the account as a sub-account. Instructions will be on the main account user’s page on how to add a sub-account.

If you are interested in having your child baptized at Holy Rosary, please email Deyette atdswegle@holyrosaryseattle.org.

You may also complete our Holy Rosary Baptism Registration form by using this link,https://archseattle.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/4064/responses/new.

Are you interested in assisting us in our Soup Kitchen? Please contact Chris Dormaier.

https://holyrosaryseattle.org/infant-baptism-registration

See our Flyer for more information.

srstella@holyrosaryseattle.org

srstella@holyrosaryseattle.org

https://holyrosaryseattle.org/rcia-adults.

We offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word year round at Sunday 10:30am Mass.

• Parish Children’s Choir YouthChoir! (Grades 3-6) | Holy Rosary Catholic Church | Seattle, WA (holyrosaryseattle.org)
• Altar Serving (5th -High school)–email Paul Dolejsi at Pdolejsi@holyrosaryseattle.org for more information.

https://holyrosaryseattle.org/adult-confirmation-1

Private soccer training for young players to help with their development and just a fun summer activity!

Lucy Minnig graduated from Holy Rosary in 2023. She has been attending Holy Names Academy and plays on their varsity soccer team. See her flier for information on her summer sessions.

Summer Athletic and Enrichment Camps available at O'Dea High School. For more information, click here.

Visit https://www.holynames-sea.org/admissions/2025-summer-camps/ to sign up for a camp this summer.

St Therese is offering a 5 week academic summer school program with certificated teachers and

Instructional Assistants. It is not a summer camp. It’s an all or none program in order for

students to make the most gains academically.

June 30 - August 1 (no class July 4)

8am-12pm $650

8am-5:30pm $1200

St Therese Catholic Academy

900 35th Ave Seattle, WA 98112

For more information 206-324-0460 or mnelson@stcaseattle.org

Cake decorating lessons, walking distance from HRS! Available for age 6+! More information and sign ups click here.

Visit https://www.holynames-sea.org/admissions/walk-talk-tuesdays-7th-grade-parents/

Summer Camps At Bishop Blanchet High School - More information can be found here.

Blanchet Buddies - Please visit bishopblanchet.org/buddies for more information.

Blanchet Spring Musical - Tickets will be available soon on the BBHS website.

Blanchet Multicultural Event - For more information website.

www.seaprep.org/summer-learning

Summer Prep is for rising 5th-8th grade students

Registration Link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SeattlePreparatorySchool?orglink=camps-registration

Summer athletic & enrichment camps may be found here.

Camps range in age for incoming 5th-9th graders. Enrichment camps are for both boys and girls.

The mission of Holy Rosary School is to help each child discover and fully develop their God-given talents. As a Catholic School community, we strive for excellence in our students’ spiritual, academic, physical, mental, aesthetic, and social-emotional growth. It is our intention that those who attend this institution mature into active citizens leading a committed faith life and reaching out to help others locally, nationally, and internationally with their wisdom, time, talent, and financial resources.