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 begin to wrap up the school year, we are reminded of the many blessings we’ve received. One of the greatest blessings for me personally is the opportunity to watch our students grow and mature over the years. This weekend, we begin the bittersweet process of saying goodbye to our 8th graders.

On Sunday at 3:00 PM, we will celebrate our Baccalaureate Mass in honor of our 8th grade students as they prepare to graduate next week. Many of these students have been a part of our school community for 11 years! While it is exciting to see them begin their journey into high school, it is never easy to say goodbye.

We invite school families to join us for this special Mass on Sunday at 3:00 PM in the church, as we come together in prayer and gratitude to support our 8th graders in their next steps.

In Christ,

Anna

• May 30th - 8th Grade Pizza
  
• Jun 1st - Baccalaureate Mass & Dinner
• Jun 5th - 8th Grd Graduation
• Jun 10th - Kindergarten Graduation
• Jun 11th - New Parent Orientation
• Jun 12th - Noon Dismissal
• Jun 13th - Last Day / 10am Dismissal

We have updated the 2025/26 calendar. November's Teacher-in-Service day has moved from Friday the 7th to Monday the 10th.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord – May 29, 2025

This feast celebrates when Christ ascended into Heaven in the presence of his disciples on the fortieth day after his Resurrection. It is considered a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States. Say this prayer today:

Lord Jesus,
You who in your ascension
filled the Eleven with joy,
make us worthy of that same joy
through your prayer and your mercy.
Lord Jesus,
You who in your ascension
bore our fragile humanity into heaven
and opened for us the way that leads to Heaven,
fill us with the joy of serenity and peace.
Lord Jesus,
You who by ascending into heaven
clothed us with the gift of the Holy Spirit,
make us your witnesses in our daily lives
telling of the joy of your Mercy.
(Prayer by Father Andrea Vena)

Tomorrow is our last 8th grade pizza lunch of the school year. Thank you 8th graders and 8th grade parents for making this year a success!

Our Yearbooks have arrived! 8th graders will get them tomorrow, 7th on Monday and the rest of the school (K-6) next Thursday or Friday (June 5th or 6th). Every student will receive one yearbook.

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.

Calling all library books! Please have all library books returned by Friday, May 30th to avoid fines.

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.

We have been blessed to have Frances McKamey share her love of music with our students for the past 40 years. The joy she brings with her when she comes to the school each week is felt by all. Her ability to turn September noise into May music is amazing. Join us as we bid a fond farewell to Frances.

• May 30, 2025
• 5:30pm Mass | Kennedy Catholic High School, Goodwin Gymnasium
• Followed by a reception

For more information click here.

Volunteer Hours must be in the system by May 31st. For those volunteering at events in June, estimate those hours and put in the system by May 31st.

Hours earned for 2025/26 can be entered starting July 1st. Thank you for making our community stronger by volunteering your time.

It’s that time again!

We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 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, Nicole Chastain, at nicole.chastain@gmail.com.

Deadline:
Please submit your nomination by 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 29th.

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

Come One, Come All — Reclaim Your Long-Lost Treasures!

Do you miss that single sock that mysteriously vanished in gym class?
Still wondering where your water bottle went after the Great Classroom Spill of '24?
Is your hoodie living a new life in the Lost & Found bin, whispering tales of abandonment?

WELL, GOOD NEWS!

This week until the end of school, the Lost & Found will be making its grand debut in the main hallway! It's open for business and ready to be reunited with its rightful owners — or anyone brave enough to claim that mysterious lunchbox that's been there since winter break. 👀

🧤 Gloves!
🧥 Jackets!
📚 Binders!
👟 Shoes that have lost their sole-mates!

WHEN: Everyday until school is out for summer. 8am - 4pm
WHERE: Main hallway
WHY: Because your stuff misses you. And it’s starting to organize itself into a small society.

Don't let your belongings start a new life without you. Come check it out before it all mysteriously disappears… again.

– Your Friendly Neighborhood Lost & Found Team 🕵️‍♂️

Thanks to all the first graders who have helped us make soup this year for the St Martin's de Porres Center. As summer approaches we would love to have one all school food drive to help us through the summer. Some of the things we need most are: Fresh carrots, potatoes and onions, canned beans, diced tomatoes, corn, noodles, lentils and rice would help us through the summer. Bring items to the school on Wednesday, June 4th.

Thank you from all the soupers!

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.

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.

NEW Holy Rosary’s Women With Purpose (WWP) Session-

WWP Friday Mornings from 9:30am to 11:15am, May 2-June 13, 2025.

• Register for WWP Friday Mornings https://holyrosaryseattle.org/wwp-registration.
• Contact Deyette Swegle for questions and scholarships, at dswegle@holyrosaryseattle.org.
• Meeting Location Friday mornings—Parish Office Basement Meeting Room.

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.

To celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Seattle, Catholics across Western Washington will volunteer together as the living Body of Christ through the “Season of Service” from March to May 2025.

During this time, we aim to volunteer 175,000 hours to recognize our legacy of faith – and demonstrate our commitment to serving others. For more information click here.

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.

Girl Scout Troop 45468 (5th grade girls) is nearing completion of the bronze award in support of local dogs and cats at PAWS. The troop is performing a pet food drive to provide education about the wonderful works of PAWS. They are collecting wet/dry dog and cat food. If you interested in supporting Troop 45468 and PAWS, there will be a bin near the school entrance through June 2nd. Thank you for your consideration and please watch their video. https://vimeo.com/1084483034?share=copy

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.