Weekly Family Communication

Dear Holy Rosary Families,

As we enjoy this beautiful spring day, we near two very fun school events.: our school talent show and field day! We're excited for these special traditions! We are also deep into planning for next year and are currently hiring for two aid positions (kindergarten and preschool) and for before/after school traffic. supervision. More information can be found here.

Enjoy these beautiful days!

In Christ,

Anna

Our counselor Kelly Dobelstein is on medical leave through the end of the school year. We are here to help in her absence. Students in grades K-5, please reach out to Miss Finney (vfinney@holyrosaryws.org). Students in grades 6-8, please reach out to Mr. Mohrbacher (tmohrbacher@holyrosaryws.org).

🌿 Easter Season (We are still celebrating!)

We are currently in the joyful season of Easter, which lasts 50 days—not just one Sunday! This is a time to celebrate the Resurrection and live with joy and hope.

👉 Keep the celebration going—say an “Alleluia” prayer together, play joyful music, or talk about where you’ve seen new life and hope this week.

🌸 Mary in May - The month of May is traditionally dedicated to Mary.

👉 Say a simple Hail Mary together, create a small Marian space at home, or talk about how Mary always leads us closer to Jesus.

🔥 Looking Ahead: Pentecost

We are approaching Pentecost, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. It’s often called the “birthday of the Church.”

• May 15th - Talent Show
  
• May 20th - Celebration & Ice Cream Social
• May 22nd - Field Day, Noon Dismissal
• May 25th - No School, Memorial Day
• Jun 11th - Noon Dismissal
• Jun 12th - Last Day of School(10am dismissal)

2025/26 School Calendars

2026/27 School Calendars

The leadership elective students have been working hard to prepare a WILD show for you tomorrow. Act 1 begins at 9AM with the HRS Band and K - 3 student performers to follow. It should end around 10:30 or 10:45AM. Act 2 begins at 1:15PM with all 4th - 8th grade performers and concludes with a special performance by our 2026 graduating 8th grade class around 2:20PM.

Student performers:

https://vimeo.com/event/5927163/5faea7395f

Act 1 K - 3 should wear their costumes to school, bring all props/ sheet music with them, and sit with their classes until called to the center floor.

https://vimeo.com/event/5927174/0e31bb4327

Act 2 4 - 8 can change into their costumes at lunch and sit with their classes until called to the center floor; please bring all props and sheet music with you.

All parents and guests can sit in the chairs provided in the south corner of the gym. If you can't make it to the gym tomorrow, it will be livestreamed. Here is the link.

We can't wait to see all of you dressed for a DAY In the JUNGLE!

Come join us for a night of fun and ice cream on the playground from 6-8p, Wednesday May 20th. Put on by your very own Parents Club!

• Ice Cream Truck
• Face painting
• Balloon Art
• Fun with friends!

Bike Bonanza Recap: What a Day!

Our first-ever Bike Bonanza at the West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day was a huge success. Every single donated bike found a new home! This would not have happened without the generosity of the families who donated bikes and the volunteers who gave their time on Friday and Saturday. Thank you!

We had shoppers coming from all across West Seattle and beyond, many of them telling us it was one of the best stops on the garage sale map. Bikes of every size, from Striders to cargo e-bikes, lined the sidewalk in front of the school, and the energy was incredible.

A few highlights:

- 38 bikes donated by HRS families

- 36 bikes sold over the weekend

- 2 bikes donated to Bike Works

- $4,835 in sales to benefit our school

We are already thinking about year two so if you have a bike that you have outgrown, consider holding onto it until next May when we will ask for the next round of bike donations. Thanks!

Hi families! Just a friendly reminder to please double-check your child’s lunch schedule each day. We’ve recently had an increase in students arriving without lunches, or not on the hot lunch list and we want to make sure everyone is prepared and ready for a great day. Thank you for your help and support!

Closet bursting at the seams? Ours is. We’ve got an overstock of gently used uniforms looking for their next adventure—perfectly good pieces that deserve a second life instead of another day on the hanger. Think of it as a uniform treasure hunt where the price is right and the options are plenty.

If your wardrobe could use a refresh (or you just love a good find), Arlo is your guide to the good stuff. Reach out at arlowyn.i@gmail.com and she will help you track down your perfect uniform pieces before they disappear back into the closet abyss. Truth be told, we need the extra hangers!

We will be walking to Hiawatha playfield. Please send your kids with water bottles. A snack will be provided. Each class has voted on their “class colors”, so help your kids show their class spirit by wearing the following colors. KA-white, KB-pink/blue, 1A/1B-red/white/blue, 2B-blue/white, 3A/3B-neon/bright, 4A-blue/green, 4B-black/white, 5A/5B-black/blue, 6A-red, 6B-,black/white, 7A/7B-blue, 8A/8B-navy blue.

Calling all library books! All Holy Rosary School Library books are due back no later than May 29th. Please help your student look for missing books in backpacks, bedrooms, and around the house. Overdue notices will be given to students with overdue books on Friday.

Thank you for supporting the HRS Library.

Bike to School Month is rolling full speed ahead, and the Gators are crushing it.

🚴‍♂️ BIKE TO SCHOOL MONTH IS IN FULL SWING!

More than 30 students every day are showing up on bikes, scooters, and on foot. That’s a whole parade of wheels and sneakers powering into school. Way to go, Gators — you’re unstoppable!

🏡 “But I live too far away…”

🚌 “But I take the bus…”

No problem at all — you can still join the fun.

If you can’t bike, scoot, or walk to school, just do it after school. Get outside for at least 15 minutes of riding, scooting, or walking once you’re home. It totally counts.

Have an adult sign your calendar or write a note, bring it in the next day, and grab your raffle ticket for the chance for weekly prizes.

We also need volunteers to help cheer on and count bikers/scooters/walkers, hand out raffle tickets, and help students lock their bikes up every morning throughout the month.

Sign up for one (or more!) days HERE. 7th and 8th graders are also welcome to volunteer as well.

We wanted to share that BASE for the 2026-27 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/5EzSDL57X2EtFhcf7.

It’s that time again!

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Parents Club Distinguished Service Award. This annual award recognizes a parent of a graduating 8th grader who has gone above and beyond in their dedication and service to Holy Rosary School.

It's a special way for fellow parents to honor someone whose exceptional contributions have helped make our school community stronger.

How to nominate:
Nominations should come from parents in the school community and be sent to the Parents Club President, Evan Soderquist, at evan.soderquist@gmail.com.

Deadline:
Please submit your nomination by 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 14th.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible volunteers who make Holy Rosary so special!

A reminder that volunteer hours must be submitted by May 31st under your Parent Portal account. Volunteer hours that are scheduled for June (Baccalaureate Dinner or 8th grade graduation as examples) can be estimated and submitted by the May 31st deadline. Incomplete volunteer hours will be charged ($50/hour) in June.

Holy Rosary School is hiring for a before/after school crossing guard, to assist with crossing students in front of the school and in high traffic areas. Though the hours of this position are limited, it has the potential to have a large impact on student safety. If your schedule allows for this, and you are interested in discussing what this employment might look like (an hour to an hour and a half/day), please reach out to Principal Anna Horton (ahorton@holyrosaryws.org).

Parents, it’s your turn to play! Registration for CYO adult softball is now open! Games will be played June 9th through August 6th, with a tournament on August 15th. Last year’s team had a fun summer full of softball and fellowship. We are looking to field two teams this season, so tell your friends!

Those who played last year can re-use their shirt and hat. New shirts and hats are available for an additional charge during registration. Please note that there is an additional step to order the shirt and/or hat, independent of the shirt size you have to enter at the beginning of the registration form.

Please reach out to Athletic Director Brendan Kolding at cyo@holyrosaryseattle.org with any questions!

1st & 2nd grade is doing a video project on May 19th that could use volunteers. Volunteer shifts can be anywhere from 9am-2pm and can be as little as 2 hours and up to 5. Must have a background check and Safe Environment completed. Please email Karla Bruce for details. Karlabruce13@gmail.com

Walk with the Holy Rosary float in the WS Grand Parade this summer! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18th! Over 100 parents and students walked with our float last summer. Start earning volunteer hours early and free dress passes! Details and sign up here.

Looking for a great way to get involved next year? We’re recruiting Room Parents for the 2026-2027 school year!

Room parents help make the school year special by planning classroom celebrations, supporting fun events, and helping us show appreciation for our amazing teachers. It’s a rewarding way to stay connected to your child’s classroom and build communit-plus, your time counts toward family commitment hours.

If you’re interested in becoming a room parent or want to learn more, please contact Nikki Henning at nsantee@gmail.com
We’d love to have you join the fun and support our school community

Who doesn't like to garden it 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.

We are looking for Field Day Volunteers to help facilitate our fun morning of activities and competition. Friday, May 22. 8:45-11:30. If you are able to help, please use the link to sign up.

Earn volunteer fundraising hours by sourcing and managing sponsors for Westfest. Time commitment is ~30 hours between June and October. Please reach Bonnie Rice (206) 226-4046 or bonnierice@gmail.com for details.

Help keep our kids safe and earn double credit! We need volunteers (18+) to help manage traffic and cross pedestrians at 42nd and Genesee. It’s the fastest way to earn your hours!

• The Perk: Get 1 hour of volunteer credit for a 30-minute shift.
• Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• Afternoon Shift: 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM

How it works: Check in at the Main Office to grab a vest and flag, head to the corner, and return the gear when you’re done. Simple as that! *May & June*

Take a few minutes to log into your Safe Env account and check your status. You may need a refresher course. Checking your status now will save staff time in contacting you before you can visit the classroom or volunteer.

New families: Please complete your background checks and SE training before visiting the school or 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, contact Deyette Swegle.

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

https://holyrosaryseattle.org/rcia-for-older-children

See our Flyer for more information.

https://holyrosaryseattle.org/1st-reconciliation-1st-communion

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/confirmation

Holy Names Academy offers summer camps for young women entering Grades 4 through 9.
HNA is happy to offer a variety of sports and specialty camps, so campers can explore new interests or improve existing ones!
Visit: https://www.holynames-sea.org/admissions/2026-summer-camps/ to sign up for camps this summer.

West Seattle Jr. Wildcats is where your athlete puts on pads, lines up against real opponents, and plays the actual game for the first time! Come join our family - we practice at Hiawatha.
Teams are available for middle school and elementary school ages.

Our league features certified refs, training for all positions, and coaches who know how to take a kid from "I've always wanted to play" to lining up on game day. For almost every athlete who joins us, this is their first real tackle season. That first game — in full gear, with the crowd, with a team behind them — is something your athelete will never forget.

Register now - Training camp begins in August!

👉 https://westseattlejrfootball.com/register/
Questions? Email: Laura.close@gmail.com

St. George Parish School on Beacon Hill is once again hoping to offer a summer school if enough families are interested. This is an academic program taught by certified teachers, aimed to support students in making academic gains over the summertime. Half day and full day options are available, and the program will run June 22nd - July 24th. Cost is $760/child for the half day program and $1400 for the full day program for the entire 5 weeks. Please see the attached flyer for more information or reach out to their Principal Monica Wingard (mwingard@saintgeorgeseattle.org) soon if you're interested! Though they do not offer financial assistance, Holy Rosary School is able to support needs-based situations where summer academic support would be beneficial. Please reach out to Anna Horton (ahorton@holyrosaryws.org) to discuss summer school financial aid.

A Child Becomes offers 8 weeks of summer camps beginning June 22nd for two age groups; Preschool ages 3-4, and Early Elementary ages 5-7. New this year is an additional day, Mondays! Camps are Monday - Thursday from 9am-1pm at our new location just one block off Alki beach!

Please take a look at our fun and adventurous schedule with two weeks of Tide Pools, and other fun themes. Sign up on our website:https://www.achildbecomes.org/summer-camps-2026/

Seattle Prep offers a variety of academic and enrichment programs for rising 5th–8th graders. Explore offerings and register at:www.seaprep.org/summer-onthe-hill

Our camps are open to rising K–9th graders and we offer a wide variety of programs in athletics, music, art, and academics. This year, we are especially excited to introduce two new camp offerings:

New for 2026:

• Busy Bears Creative Art Camps
  Drawing & Visual Journaling (June 15–18)
  Mixed Media, Collage & Doodling (June 15–18)
  For rising 5th-8th graders, hands-on creative experiences led by BBHS Fine Arts faculty, including outdoor drawing sessions and mixed-media studio work.
  
• Band Camp (August 17–20)
  Open to rising 8th–9th graders with at least two years of band experience. This camp provides ensemble skill-building, musicianship training, and fun performance-based activities.

In addition to our new programs, we continue to offer a robust lineup of athletic camps—including basketball, soccer, baseball, football, cross country, and cheer—as well as our Freshman Study Skills Camp, helping our incoming 9th graders prepare for the transition to high school.

Registration for all 2026 summer camps is open!

Check out the camp catalog and register at: www.bishopblanchet.org/camps

To stay on top of all things Blanchet, please join our mailing list.

O’Dea camps offer students a fun, welcoming experience where they can try new things, build confidence, make new friends, and get a true taste of the O’Dea community. From high-energy athletic camps to hands-on enrichment programs that spark curiosity and creativity, there’s truly something for everyone.

Our camps are open to boys and girls, with sessions running from Easter Break through summer, making it easy for families to find a camp that fits their schedule.

Camp details and registration can be found using the links below.

Camp Catalog

Register Today

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.