Weekly Family Communication
Dear Holy Rosary Families,
As our school and West Seattle community continues to grow, we are seeing increased traffic congestion during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Earlier this year, we had a safety consultant assess our campus, and traffic flow was one of the key areas he identified as needing improvement. With the density of cars around the school, safety truly becomes everyone’s responsibility. We have recently observed some concerning patterns—cars stopping in the middle of the street, students exiting on the street side instead of the curb, double parking, not pulling as far forward as possible to drop off, and general congestion around the school. These situations create unnecessary risk for our students and families, and it’s important that we all follow the school’s drop-off procedures to keep traffic moving safely.
We know mornings especially can be busy and that everyone is trying to make drop-off as smooth as possible. Thank you in advance for paying attention to these reminders and keeping safety top of mind as we work together to protect our students.
In Christ,
Anna
- Mar 20th - Noon Dismissal, Faculty Retreat
- Apr 3rd - Noon Dismissal, Good Friday
- Apr 6th-10th - Easter Break
- Apr 17th - Bingo Bash
- Apr 22nd - Vision & Hearing Screening
- Apr 28th - Class Pictures
2025/26 School Calendars
Auction Recap
The winner of the Empty Your Pockets game from auction night... 4th grade. CONGRATULATIONS they will receive a pizza party later this spring! The 4th grade teachers will notify families of the date.
In case you missed the auction, there is still time to donate to the Fund A Need. Watch the video below, you may recognize a few of these sweet faces. Haven't donated yet, support Fund A Need by donating here.
Auction Survey
Did you attend the Denim & Diamonds Auction? If so, the auction committee wants to hear from you. Please complete the survey below and help the committee start on planning for next year.
Small Shift, Big Credit
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! SIGN UP HERE!
3rd-8th Grade Track & Field
CYO Track & Field Holy Rosary parents, the most anticipated, shortest, and easiest sports season of the year has arrived! Registration is now live in the link below. New this year, 3rd grade Track! Come help us improve upon our 2nd place overall team finish from last year. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays starting March 24th. Between sprint events, high jump, long jump, softball throw, shot put, turbo jav, distance running, and team relays there’s something for everyone. Playing multiple sports or finishing up another sport? No problem! We’re very understanding and flexible. Qualifying Meets are 5/17 and 5/30 at Renton Stadium. Championship Meet is 6/6 at Renton Stadium. We are re-using our jerseys from last year so if you need to purchase a new one make sure you select the add on button toward the bottom of the page during registration. If you don’t click that button, a new jersey will not be ordered for you.
https://teamsideline.com/seattlecyo#
Please e-mail Coach Jason Little at bigjasonlittle@yahoo.com Coach Caitlin Latimer at caitlinl@uw.edu Coach Jordan Pomeroy at jordan.pomeroy@hotmail.com with any questions or if you are a parent interesting in coaching or earning volunteer hours.
Seattle Prep Summer on the Hill
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
Blanchet Summer Camps
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.
