Weekly Family Communication

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.

Dear Holy Rosary Families,

As we approach the start of April, we anticipate information regarding Pastoral Assignments for the newly formed parish families soon. In fact, we will likely know by mid-April who the assigned Pastor and Parochial Vicar will be for our new parish family as our parish partners with OLG. As we progress forward, I wanted to share an article with you from NW Catholic that helps to explain the process of making Pastor appointments during Partners in the Gospel. We'll know more soon on next steps for our parish community. In the meantime, we continue to pray for this process and that the Holy Spirit will guide the assignments of Pastors moving forward.

I'm off campus at the end of this week chairing an accreditation team in the Archdiocese of Portland. I miss being at school, but I always enjoy being at other schools and getting ideas, not to mention it's important to support the accreditation process for other schools as well. I'll see you all soon!

In Christ,

Anna

Feast of St. Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2024

Saint Patrick is the Patron saint of Ireland. Born in Britain, he was captured at age 16 by Irish raiders and carried into slavery in Ireland. He spent six years as a herdsman before escaping from his master and being reunited with his family in Britain. Called in a dream to bring Christianity to the Irish, he returned to Ireland and journeyed far and wide, baptizing chiefs and kings and converting whole clans. One popular legend says that he explained the notion of the Holy Trinity using the shamrock, now the national flower of Ireland. He is also said to have rid Ireland of snakes.

Ways to celebrate the Feast Day in your home:

* Go Green! With food, clothing, drinks, and anything else you can think of.
* Learn about the trinity! St. Patrick is famous for teaching others about the Trinity.
* Have some fun with snakes! Because St. Patrick is said to have banished the snakes from Ireland, this could be a great time to make some fun snake snacks or crafts.

• Mar 20th - Parents Club Meeting (In Person)
  
• Mar 22nd - 8th Grade Pizza Lunch
• Mar 22nd - Report Cards
• Mar 29th - Noon Dismissal
• Apr 1st-5th - Spring Break
• Apr 12th - Bingo Bash

The updated Respiratory Virus Guidance recommends that people stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both their symptoms are getting better overall, and they have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Note that depending on the length of symptoms, this period could be shorter, the same, or longer than the previous guidance for COVID-19.

It is important to note that the guidance doesn’t end with staying home and away from others when sick. The guidance encourages added precaution over the next five days after time at home, away from others, is over. Since some people remain contagious beyond the “stay-at-home” period. See cdc.gov for more information.

Throughout the school year, sometimes kids grow and uniforms get a bit too small/short. If your child is in need of new sizes, you can reach out to the office (NannetteBuroker@gmail.com) and we'll see what we have in stock in the uniform closet. Please help us to make sure that skirts, skorts, jumpers and shorts. are not too short (at a minimum must be longer than fingertips when extended, but preferably no less than 3" above the kneecap). Detailed information about the uniform and dress code can also be found in the family handbook.

We have many skirts, skorts and jumpers up for grabs. If you need any item from the Uniform Closet please contact Nannette at: NannetteBuroker@gmail.com

Currently we are getting requests for red cardigans, cadet jackets and sweatshirts. Please continue to turn in uniform items so the uniform closet can fulfill student requests. Thank you for those families who have turned in outgrown and unused uniforms.

Please join us for an IN PERSON Parent's Club Meeting

Date: Wednesday, March 20th

Time: 6:30 - 7:00 (social); 7pm - 8pm (presentation)

Where: School Hall

Topic: A couple members of the fire department will be joining us to give a presentation about fire safety. This is one of the most overlooked areas in the home, so you don't want to miss this one!

** Beer, wine and appetizers provided

** One volunteer hour for attending

We will take up a special collection on five Fridays during Lent to support Father Dunstan and his school in Kenya. You may remember Father Dunstan who was with us for a school Mass in January and who celebrated Christmas Masses with us. Father Dunstan has a school in Kenya and they are trying to build a kitchen in order to keep their food safe from animals to feed their students. Our students will get to learn more about this in class. On these Fridays in Lent (3/15, and 3/22) students may come to school in free dress if they bring in a donation (minimum $1) to support this important need in Kenya. We strongly encourage students to earn the $1 each week doing some act of service around their home. This way they will connect their own service to their almsgiving. Students may come in uniform on these days if they choose not to participate, and please no free dress passes these Fridays.

We will continue our tradition of supporting a local men's shelter in Seattle, St. Martin de Porres. We will take up collections as follows (optional as well, but encourage participation if possible). We will deliver the donations from our school to St. Martins each of these Fridays.

Fri. March 15th:

Last Names A-L: Men's socks

Last Names M-Z: Brown Bag Lunches (perishable OK)

Fri. March 22nd:

Last Names A-L: Men's deodorant (regular or travel sized) or Brown Bag Lunches (perishable OK)

Last Names M-Z: Men's deodorant (regular or travel sized) or Brown Bag Lunches (perishable OK)

Bring your Thriftway receipts to the school office. For every purchase, Thiftway will donate to Holy Rosary.

Drop the kids for two hours (6-8pm) on Friday, April 12th for a fun evening of Bingo. This is for KIDS ONLY, so parents make dinner reservations and enjoy a dinner at one of our local eateries. This is our wonderful teachers' donation to the auction. It's a guaranteed good time for all.

Kindergarten - 4th graders take over the gym. Sign up your K-4th grader!

5th - 8th graders will have the run of the school hall. Sign up your 5th-8th grader!

Students are treated to pizza before playing bingo. Prizes are won and every student walks away with a free dress pass at the end of the night. Don't let your kids miss out, this is the EVENT OF THE YEAR at HRS...for the kids anyway!

Cost: $50 per student
Space is limited and this event WILL SELL OUT, so sign up today!

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. It's your chance to drop off your P3/PK child for a night of fun with the preschool teachers, pajamas suggested. This coincides with Bingo Bash at the big school, so parents may have a night out! Students will gather in the preschool for a pizza dinner, craft, snack and good times. Tickets are $50 per child, all-inclusive, payment is billed through School Admin. Due to the nature of this event, no refunds will be given.

Cost: $50 per student

Limited to 20 current HRS P3/PK students and this will sell out, so RSVP now!

A Night at the Derby auction tickets will go on sale Monday, March 18. Tickets will be $125. Tables of 10 are available or single tickets. 2 VIP tables will also be available

The auction is a huge volunteer undertaking. Our auction committee leads the way logging well over 50 hours each. There are multiple opportunities to volunteer leading up to the auction and on the night of May 4th. Below are a few volunteer needs now. Contact Beth at bmartin@holyrosaryws.org for all opportunities below.

Auction Item Spotlight

WOW, so many amazing items will be up for bid during the online auction starting April 18th.

-With the warmer weather returning, a paddle board would be the perfect way to get on the water.

-Looking for tickets to any of our local sports teams? You’ll have plenty of game tickets to choose from.

-Need a Ladies Night Out? Get creative with a mandala rock painting class or a private party at barre 3.

-A unique opportunity to create your own knife in a knife forging class.

-Don’t feel like cooking, many West Seattle restaurants are up for bid.

First Tuesday of the month (see dates below) is HRS night at The Good Society! Grab a pint and a bite at The Good Society and 25% of your sale goes to HRS. Social time, great beer and fundraising for HRS…it’s a WIN-WIN! Be sure to mention you are there to support Holy Rosary!

***April 2nd***May 7th***June 4th***

Please spread the word that we have a few spaces open in our Preschool 2s class (age 2.5 by Aug. 31st)! holyrosaryws.org

3rd grade girls Basketball is looking for more volunteers! Interested?

Register on teamsideline and email Jesikamedina@gmail.com for more info.

Track Registration now open! Come out and join the team. Last day to register is April 19.

Visit https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/seattlecyo/home

The Parent's Club is seeking 4 volunteers for the upcoming March 20th meeting; easy volunteer hours!

- 1-2 parents needed to pick up a variety of beer, wine and appetizers (time counted towards hours, and cost reimbursed). Please drop off alcohol on or before March 20th, and food before 5pm on March 20th.

- 2-3 parents needed from 6-7 to set up and host the drinks / appetizers table on March 20th.

If interested please contact: Parents Club

Help with Laundry from Easter Vigil Mass on March 30, 2024

Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours? We need your help with laundry from those being baptized at our March 30, Easter Vigil Mass.

We will have several loads each of:

• White Bath Towels (wet to damp)
• Burgundy gowns (wet)
• White gowns (dry).

The evening of Easter Vigil, everything to be washed will be in black plastic bags waiting for you to pick up at the back of the Church near the doors facing Genesee.

All wash can be returned to the office after Easter Break. Please email Deyette atDswegle@holyrosaryseattle.org if interested or for questions.

Catalog Descriptions:

Looking for 1-2 more people to read item descriptions and check for spelling and grammar issues. This work will be done in the auction software in the comfort of your home. Work will commence within the week and needs to be completed before spring break.

Online Item Photos:

Looking for 4 people to find images and upload to the auction software so that each online item has an image. Instructions provided and this may be done at home after coordinating with the other volunteers.

Tangible Item Photos:

Looking for a pair of volunteers to take pictures of the tangible items stored at the school. Ideally this would be completed during school hours, but other arrangements could be made.

Work Party Save the Date:

On Sunday, April 21 from 1-4pm get a sneak peek of all the decorations by helping to assemble all the décor. Sign ups for the work party will be available in the next efc.

Auction Night Volunteers:

Next week’s efc will feature a link to sign up for auction night volunteers.

The Holy Rosary School Commission has an opportunity for new members for the 2024-2025 school year. The School Commission is an action-oriented advisory group to the Principal and Pastor on school policy and long-term planning. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide a voice for all Holy Rosary parents and make an impact as a leader in our school community. Each School Commission member serves a 3- or 4-year term.

For the upcoming year, we are looking for parents with expertise in finance, fundraising, communications, and marketing. If you are interested, complete and submit the application by April 5, 2024. If you have any questions about becoming a member or the application process, please contact the School Commission Vice President Katie Townsend at scvp@holyrosaryws.org.

Holy Rosary is partnering with Our Lady of Guadalupe and other Seattle-area parishes to participate in the 2024 Multi-Parish Day of Service on Saturday April 27th, 2024. Registration is now open including two HRS-specific activities! For more info and to register to volunteer, please visit https://olgseattle.org/day-of-service.

Parent's Club Exec Board has Two Open Positions for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

VIce President

Responsibilities: Attend monthly (Zoom) Meetings with the rest of the Parent's Club Exec Board; Assist at Parent's Club sponsored events; lead at least one Parent's Club sponsored event. Back-up to the President.

More Details: We are looking for someone with an interest in becoming President in the near future.

Volunteer Hours: Automatic 25 hours for this year.

If interested, please contact: Nicole Chastain at nicole.chastain@gmail.com

Member at Large

Responsibilities: Attend monthly (Zoom) Meetings with the rest of the Parent's Club Exec Board; Assist at Parent's Club sponsored events; lead at least one Parent's Club sponsored event.

More Details: This position is a good way to "try out" being on the Exec. Board, as you will get a feel for how the Parent's Club is run, and will be in a good position to assume President, VP, Treasurer or Secretary position in the future.

Volunteer Hours: Automatic 25 hours for this year.

If interested, please contact: Nicole Chastain at nicole.chastain@gmail.com

We are excited to bring Glow Bowl back this year. The Parents Club will be hosting this fun-filled community building event on May 17 at West Seattle Bowl. HRS parents and students are invited to attend for a memory-making night of bowling. We're looking for volunteers to help with planning and/or day of event logistics/set-up. No prior Glow Bowl experience necessary. Please contact parentsclub@holyrosaryws.org if interested. Sign ups to bowl will be in the eFC at a later date.

To volunteer at any school or parish events, individuals need to be Safe Environment cleared (includes a background check). Please login below and select the Protecting God’s Children class.

Steps:
1. Log in to the Virtus web site
2. Create an account
3. Select Archdiocese of Seattle from the dropdown
4. Then select Holy Rosary Seattle

Second Graders are invited to sing for Mothers’ Day! Every year, all parish Second Graders are invited to sing with the Holy Rosary Parish YouthChoir! for Mothers’ Day at Sunday 10:30 Mass. It is so exciting to see and hear all the new young voices! Second Graders will get to learn about choir and sing for their Moms on Mothers’ Day! There is no charge for Second Graders.😉 First practice is after school on Wednesday, April 10!

We will sing at the 10:30 Mass on Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 12. Rehearsals are after school in the chapel starting after Easter Break, on Wednesdays: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1 and 8.

Choir practices are in the Chapel from 2:20-3:05. Kids have a snack and play in the Chapel courtyard until choir begins.

A choir assistant will escort kids from classroom to chapel. Pick-up is from the chapel courtyard at 3:05.

BASE students will be checked into BASE, and then quickly checked out to go to choir.

BASE students will be escorted back to BASE after choir.

No cost for Second Graders to participate. Donations to the YouthChoir! are always welcome. You may contribute via the online link.

To register your Second Grader to sing on Mothers’ Day, please register online on the Holy Rosary Parish website: http://holyrosaryseattle.org/youth-choir. Arrangements can also be made if there is a Wednesday rehearsal conflict.

Our goal each year is to have as many Second Graders as possible come and sing for Mothers’ Day!

Thanks for your support of our Holy Rosary YouthChoir!

If you are interested in having your child baptized, please email Deyette at Deyette Swegle. You may also complete our Baptism Registration form by using this link, https://holyrosaryseattle.org/infant-baptism-registration.

Please contact Deyette Swegle at Dswegle@holyrosaryseattle.org or 206-937-1488, ext. 251.

Please contact Sr. Stella at srstella@holyrosaryseattle.org or call 206-937-1488 ext. 252.

Please contact Sr. Stella for more information at srstella@holyrosaryseattle.orgor call 206-937-1488 ext. 252.

Please contact us at evangelization@holyrosaryseattle.org

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.

Please contact us at evangelization@holyrosaryseattle.org.

Want to play the fastest game on two feet? Southwest Lacrosse Club's Spring 2024 Registration is open for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Players of all skill levels and experience are welcome to play. Practice starts for 3rd graders and older in February, with games beginning in March. As part of our ongoing mission to make lacrosse accessible to all who want to play, the club offers financial aid and scholarships based on family need. Loaner equipment is also available. Let's Go Titans!

Links: https://swlacrosseclub.org/

Registration is now open for Vacation Bible Camp

Scuba: Diving into Friendship with God

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

June 24-28, 9:00-Noon

Campers (ages 4-entering grade 5 in the fall): https://bit.ly/VBC24

Crew (entering grade 6 through high school): https://bit.ly/VBC24

https://youtu.be/nvBjHbPIDco

We are pleased to let you know that registration is now open for HNA Summer Camps 2024. These camps are open to young women entering Grades 4 through 8, and to any student starting Grade 9 at HNA in the Fall. We offer Athletic Camps (all skill levels welcome) and a wide variety of Special Interest Camps. More details are available on our website

Dates: June 24 through July 26 with the exception of July 4th and 5th

We offer 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.

Summer School registration is open to all students currently attending a Catholic school. Your own school uniform is the required dress code. All students who apply must come with a positive, cooperative attitude ready to learn. Your child’s teacher/principal will supply us with Spring MAP Student Progress Reports along with recommendations for areas of focus during summer school.

· St. George Parents will be charged through Finalsite on June 17th.

· Non St. George parents who wish to enroll his/her children are required to attend a Parent Education Night on Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the school hall. ALL FEES are due in full that night. Payable by cash, money order or cashier’s check. No personal checks will be accepted. Summer School requirements and expectations will be clarified. See our Flyer for more information.

Our Blanchet Buddies program offers an opportunity for local grade school students to be paired with a Blanchet junior or senior, in specific areas of interest. For this spring, we are offering Buddies in Boys Soccer, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball and Drama . As part of the program, buddies receive a monthly letter during the season, a Bears jersey/sweatshirt, and the opportunity to attend a practice and game night or event to get to know their buddy. Spring Blanchet Buddies registration opened January 26. Please visit bishopblanchet.org/buddies for more information. Go Bears and Go Buddies!

BBHS families - please share this with your friends and family! Soak in the summer fun at Bishop Blanchet! Registration is now open for in-person camps in athletics, academics, and the arts at BBHS.

• Multiple Athletics Camps run throughout the summer

• The Discovery Learning Camp (gr 5-8) runs August 12-16.

• The BBHS Study Skills Camp (gr 5-8) runs August 12-15.

• The Musical Theatre Camp (gr 5-8) runs August 19-22.

Seattle Preparatory School: Summer Prep

www.seaprep.org/summer-learning

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

Summer Prep Week 1: June 17, June 18, June 20, June 21

Summer Prep Week 2: June 24 – June 27

Registration Link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SeattlePreparatorySchool?season=3441639

2024 Summer Art Camps are being offered next door at Hope North. All rising first through sixth graders at HRS are welcome to attend. Dates: July 8-11 and July 15-18. We may also offer a third week of art camp in August - stay tuned! Each camp offers a totally new and unique set of projects. These camps are taught by former HRS art teacher, Lacey Reuter. More info and registration here: www.rainbowparrotart.com (This is not a Holy Rosary School program).