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,

We will welcome Father Oakland back this weekend and are excited to hear all about his trip and his time on sabbatical. We are looking forward to having him back!

I wanted to say a quick word about Partners in the Gospel. Now that the parish families have been announced, there is increasing speculation starting to happen around what the new parish family will look like. To remind you, we've been paired with Our Lady Guadalupe and beginning July 1st we will be united as one parish family under the leadership of one shared Pastor (and one Parochial Vicar to assist). We've begun talking with their school community to make sure we don't have major calendar conflicts and have started talking about ways we get to know one another as parish communities. Please know that no final decisions have been made at this time about anything programmatically, and that we're waiting to know who our Pastor will be and what his guidance will be. There's some chatter out there regarding decisions that have already been made about the school and parish, and this just isn't the case. This isn't to say that at some point there won't be some changes; we are a parish school and by default what happens to our parish affects the school. But we're far from this at this time, and we anticipate opportunities for input when the time comes.

In Christ,

Anna

More ideas on ways to grow in faith as a family this Lenten season!
*Go on a walk or bike ride as a family and talk about Jesus’ travels. Talk about the discipleship and hardship that Jesus and his followers had to overcome as they walked/biked for miles and miles (and not always in nice conditions) to be sure that everyone knew about the Gospel.
*Help with yardwork or pickup litter. It’s a great service activity you can do as a family.
*Draw or purchase an Easter Lily for a friend. The Easter Lily represents hope and resurrection.
*Make a cotton ball lamb. Talk about how Jesus is the Lamb of God and what it means to your family.

• Mar 8th - Noon Dismissal, Teacher-In-Service
  
• Mar 20th - Parents Club Meeting (In Person)
• 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)

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

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 (3/8, 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.

Friday, March 8th:

Last Names A-L: Brown Bag Lunches (perishable OK)

Last Names M-Z: Travel toothbrushes/toothpaste

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.

The auction theme for this year is A Night at the Derby. Find your best derby attire and join us on May 4 to raise nearly $400,0000 for HRS.

Tickets for the auction on May 4, will go on sale later in March. Tickets will be $125. Tables of 10 are available or single tickets.

Auction Volunteer Opportunity

The auction needs 2-3 people to read descriptions and check for spelling, grammar issues and the items ready to sell. 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.

Sponsors

Still a couple sponsor opportunities remain. Looking for a bid card, entertainment and online sponsors. Contact Beth (bmartin@holyrosaryws.org) for additional information. Pricing details available here.

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

Thank you to all the families who completed re-enrollment for 24/25! We will be starting student visits this month for prospective students applying to enroll next year.

Online registration for Third grade girls basketball is open! Visit teamsideline to register!

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

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.

There is an opening on the Parent's Club Exec Board for a Treasurer for the rest of the 2024 - 2023 school year as well as the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Responsibilities: Managing the Parent's Club funds (can be done from home on your own schedule); Attend monthly (Zoom) Meetings with the rest of the Parent's Club Exec Board; Assist at Parent's Club sponsored events; and for the 2024-2025 school year, lead at least one Parent's Club sponsored event.

More Details: The outgoing Treasurer will be available to train you on how to manage the funds, so you will work under her for this year, and take the lead next year.

Volunteer Hours: Automatic 15 hours for this year, and an automatic 25 hours for next year.

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

Glow Bowl is back this year on Friday, May 17th!! 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.

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

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/

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).