Lord God let us give thanks for the past year.  For the things we have learned, for the fun we have had, for the skills we have gained, for the help we have had, and for the friends we have made.
Let us pray for people who have had a difficult year.  For those who have been ill.  For those who are unhappy or anxious.

Let us pray for those who are graduating or leaving our school at the end of the year.   For their new schools, new friends, and new activities, and for their well being.

Let us pray for our new school, for help and guidance for our students, teachers, and helpers.
Let us pray for a happy summer time.   For safety for those who travel with family and friends.

Let us pray for continuing growth in faith and hope and love.   Amen.

May God continue to watch over our graduates, to guide them, and to provide them with the strength for their new journey.

Valeria Aguilar     Katherine Lemus     Kaszandra Pena

Joshua Alvarado     Karla Lopez      Nick Rhein

Gregory Barajas     Abigail Martinez     Victoria Rodriguez

Marielle Belisario     Fernando Martinez     Timothy Sacamay

Danielle Cortez     Michael Massey     Nidia Sanchez

Carlos de la Lama     Emily Mathias      Nicolas Schiele

Frisly Garcia      Madeleine Mendoza     Celina Valencia

Gabriela Garcia     Christina Ortiz      Esteban Velasco

Natalie Ireland        Danny Woo

The schedule for Friday, June 4, will be as follows:

      8:00 a.m.    Regular start of school

PTG thank you coffee for room parents and Christian Action  parents

    9:15 a.m.    All School Student Body Liturgy (students must be in their church

                  dress uniforms)

                  Academic Awards after Mass

      10:20 a.m. Approximate time for recess – all grades

      11:00 a.m. Grade by grade parade to new building

      11:45 a.m. Approximate dismissal time

All students must be picked up by 12 p.m.   There will be NO after school day care.
School will re-open on Tuesday, September 7, at the regular time of 8 a.m. 

Beginning on June 7, school business will be conducted in the new educational complex.  Office hours for the week of June 7 will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.   

The new address for the school will be 278B Alvarado Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910.

The phone and fax numbers will remain the same.

THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE VOLUNTEERED FOR THE BIG MOVE INTO THE NEW EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX – SATURDAY, JUNE 5, STARTING AT 8:00 A.M.   Helpers must be over 18 years of age and covered by his or her personal health insurance. All helpers will be covered by the diocesan liability insurance policy.   The school office, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, library, tutor center, and custodian shed must be completely moved by Monday, June 7.

Reserve the following important dates for the official dedication of the De Flores Educational Complex.   Saturday, August 28 – Bishop Brom will preside at the 5 p.m. Mass which will be followed by a blessing and light reception.   On Sunday, August 29, there will be an open house after all of the morning masses followed by a Rose Banquet at 6 p.m.  The cost for the banquet will be $60 per person (only 300 tickets will be sold).   Reservations can be made on line or by calling the parish office (427-0230).

Thank you to the school parents, parishioners and the Knights of Columbus who have stepped forward to help with the purchasing of the items listed below.  You, too, can become a patron of individual classrooms by helping with the furnishing of the rooms.  Not covered in the total cost of the construction of the De Flores Center are things like bulletin boards, teacher’s desks and chairs, pre-school furniture, etc.   Below is a list and cost of items still needed for the new classrooms….

Applications for “Daniel’s Den” Pre-School Program are now available in the school office.    Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2010 and fully toilet trained are eligible for our new pre-school program.  If room allows, students who reach the age of three after the September 1 age deadline may be accepted into the pre-school program.

Summer Birthday Recognition 

Wednesday, May 26 July Birthdays

Friday, May 28 August Birthdays

Tuesday, June 1 June Birthdays 

Grade 8 may wear their free dress on Friday, May 28

Students may wear appropriate non-uniform dress and are asked to come to the office during recess to get their birthday cards and pencils, ice cream tickets and little gift. 

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“And when the days of Pentecost were drawing to a close, they were all together in one place.   And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.  And there appeared to them parted tongues of fire, which settled upon each of them.   And they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign tongues, even as the Holy Spirit prompted them to speak” (Acts 2:1-4) 

All of the twenty-six eighth graders passed their portfolio evaluations.   Our students did a super job in presenting their evidence to prove that they have achieved the Schoolwide Learning Expectations.   Thank you to the faculty, staff, parents, South Bay principals, and parishioners who served as judges for the portfolios.  

 For your information, the on-site summer Dennis uniform sale has been scheduled for Monday, August 9, in the parish hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Reserve this date now. 

The De Flores Educational Complex is now ready for the school to start moving items into the building.   Hopefully, before the big move on Saturday, June 5, many boxes and some furniture items can be transported into the building.  Once again we wish to thank Dominy and Associates and Erickson-Hall Construction for creating a beautiful building.  Thank you also to Fr. Dolan and Deacon Greg Smyth for their input into the planning and construction of the educational complex.  It has been a great team effort. 

HELP WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE BIG MOVE INTO THE NEW EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX – SATURDAY, JUNE 5, STARTING AT 8:00 A.M.   Helpers must be over 18 years of age and covered by his or her personal health insurance. All helpers will be covered by the diocesan liability insurance policy.   The school office, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, library, tutor center, and custodian shed must be completely moved by Monday, June 7.  PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE AND GIVE YOUR NAME TO MRS. CASTILLO IF YOU CAN BE OF HELP.  Start earning your PTG service points for the next school year. 

Reserve the following important dates for the official dedication of the De Flores Educational Complex.   Saturday, August 28 – Bishop Brom will preside at the 5 p.m. Mass which will be followed by a blessing and light reception.   On Sunday, August 29, there will be an open house after all of the morning masses followed by a Rose Banquet at 6 p.m.  The cost for the banquet will be $60 per person (only 300 tickets will be sold).   Reservations can be made on line or by calling the parish office (427-0230). 

ALL FAMILIES who have used FACTS in the past must use the online re-enrollment through our school website at www.strosecvschool.com (CLICK ON THE FACTS IMAGE AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE).

You have to create a “new user” account as our school has changed to paperless operations through FACTS . All information needs to be entered as new by each family by tomorrow Tuesday, May 25. The instructions were sent home with the 2010-2011 Parent Agreements which you have already turned into the school office.

If you are not registered by the end of business tomorrow, the school will invoice you for the tuition balance. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Inés Stonehouse at x. 201.

Spearheaded by SRL parent Omar Firestone and Jorge Soto the “De La Rosa’ program will teach basic mastery of the violin, viola, and cello leading to participation in the St. Rose Youth Chamber Orchestra.  This after school program will admit a cohort of ten to fifteen students (ages 5 to 7) who will complete a graduated 2-year sequence of skill fundamentals.  After two years of group classes, students will be eligible to receive individual instruction and music theory concurrent with their participation in the St. Rose Youth Chamber Orchestra.  At orchestra rehearsals they will learn precision “musical teamwork” as they prepare works to perform at Mass and special church events.   At this time the estimated cost will be approximately $7.50 per month thanks to the program being underwritten by a special donation.   Musical instruments will be provided.   MORE INFORMATION WILL BE FORTHCOMING. 

Thank you to the school parents, parishioners and the Knights of Columbus who have stepped forward to help with the purchasing of the items listed below.  You, too, can become a patron of individual classrooms by helping with the furnishing of the rooms.  Not covered in the total cost of the construction of the De Flores Center are things like bulletin boards, teacher’s desks and chairs, pre-school furniture, etc.   Below is a list and cost of items still needed for the new classrooms….

 Applications for “Daniel’s Den” Pre-School Program are now available in the school office.    Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2010 and fully toilet trained are eligible for our new pre-school program.  If room allows, students who reach the age of three after the September 1 age deadline may be accepted into the pre-school program. 

Parents… please make sure that you have met all of your obligations to the school before next Wednesday, June 2.   No business will be conducted in the school office on Thursday or Friday, June 3 and 4.   Report cards will be held should a family’s obligations not be met.   Beginning on June 7, school business will be conducted in the new educational complex. 

All items in the Lost and Found cupboard will be discarded after this Friday, May 28.

Big Catch of the Week

Mrs. Gretchen Schaar and Mrs. Jane West

Last Day of School – Friday, June 4 (12 p.m. Dismissal)

Our Graduating Class of 2010 will be presenting its portfolios tomorrow and Wednesday.   Each student will have twenty minutes to show a panel of judges that they have successfully achieved the St. Rose of Lima Schoolwide Learning Expectations.  Parent volunteers are needed for tomorrow’s presentations to be held in the library.   I strongly encourage seventh grade parents to volunteer.   The times for Tuesday are: 8:15 a.m., 8:40 a.m., 9:05 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 10:35 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 12:25 p.m., 12:50 p.m., and 1:15 p.m.

Applications for “Daniel’s Den” Pre-School Program are now available in the school office. Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2010 and fully toilet trained are eligible for our new preschool program.

President:                       Noe Melchor
Vice-President:              Rene Leech
Secretary:                        Maria Healy
Treasurer:                       Andrea Stonehouse
Faculty Advisor:              Mrs. Juliane Garay

In September 2010, the remaining ASC offices and class commissioners will be elected.

Sincere thanks to Mrs. Modafferi, Mrs. Martinez, and the present ASC officers for a great job done for the 2009-2010 school year.

  Tuesday-Wednesday, May 18-19              Portfolios
  Tuesday, May 25                                          Court of Awards (6:45 p.m.)
  Friday, May 28                                          Dinner Theatre (6:00 p.m.)
  Tuesday, June 1                                          Luncheon (12:00 p.m.)
  Wednesday, June 2                                          Graduation Mass/Ceremony (7:00 p.m.)
 

HELP WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE BIG MOVE INTO THE NEW EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX – SATURDAY, JUNE 5, STARTING AT 8:00 A.M.   Helpers must be over 18 years of age and covered by his or her personal health insurance. All helpers will be covered by the diocesan liability insurance policy.   The school office, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, library, tutor center, and custodian shed must be completely moved by Monday, June 7.  PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE AND GIVE YOUR NAME TO MRS. CASTILLO IF YOU CAN BE OF HELP.  Start earning your PTG service points for the next school year.

Spearheaded by SRL parent Omar Firestone and Jorge Soto the “De La Rosa’ program will teach basic mastery of the violin, viola, and cello leading to participation in the St. Rose Youth Chamber Orchestra.  This after school program will admit a cohort of ten to fifteen students (ages 5 to 7) who will complete a graduated 2-year sequence of skill fundamentals.  After two years of group classes, students will be eligible to receive individual instruction and music theory concurrent with their participation in the St. Rose Youth Chamber Orchestra.  At orchestra rehearsals they will learn precision “musical teamwork” as they prepare works to perform at Mass and special church events.   At this time the estimated cost will be approximately $7.50 per month thanks to the program being underwritten by a special donation.   Musical instruments will be provided.   MORE INFORMATION WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

St. Rose of Lima will also continue to sponsor the after school “Sing and Speak” Spanish program on Mondays and Thursdays.

Reserve the following important dates for the official dedication of the De Flores Educational Complex.   Saturday, August 28 – Bishop Brom will preside at the 5 p.m. Mass which will be followed by a blessing and light reception.   On Sunday, August 29, there will be an open house after all of the morning masses followed by a Rose Banquet at 6 p.m.  The cost for the banquet will be $60 per person (only 300 tickets will be sold).   Reservations can be made on line or by calling the parish office (427-0230).

Become a patron of individual classrooms by helping with the furnishing of the rooms.  Not covered in the total cost of the construction of the De Flores Center are things like bulletin boards, teacher’s desks and chairs, pre-school furniture, etc.   Below is a list and cost of items still needed for the new classrooms….
·  Bulletin boards (3 per room) $80 each
·  Teacher desk     $200 - $250 each
·  Teacher desk chair  $70 each
·  Wooden bookcase (1 per room)  $150 each
·  Pre-School tables  $130 each
·  Pre-School chairs $40 each
·  Resting Mats  $30 each
·  Storage Trolley for Mats  $120
·  Play Centers  $175 each
·  Painting Easels  $50 each
A special fund has been created to cover the above soft costs.   All donors will be recognized by name plates mounted on the item itself or on a wooden plaque

Big Staff Catch of the Week
Mrs. Ruth Judge

Catch of the Day
Ariana Melchor-Grade 4

Just a reminder that St. Rose of Lima School is neighbor friendly.  Please be very careful when traveling west on Alvarado Street.  Last week at morning drop-off a white pick-up truck damaged the side view mirror of a black SUV parked on Alvarado.  The truck turned into the west driveway of the school.  The owner of the SUV has reported the incident to the Chula Vista Police.  I am not saying that the pick-up belongs to a school family for it could be a parishioner attending the 8:00 a.m. Mass.  Again, please be careful when traveling down Alvarado.

All permission slips that were sent home last week with each individual student are now past due. Coach Nancy Atkinson is in charge of the day and will need the help and cooperation of all adult volunteers. She will especially need your help at 8:00 a.m. at Rohr Park to set up all the different events and at 12:30 p.m. to load the vans with the equipment. Students are to be dropped off at the park by 9:00 a.m. and are to report to their classroom teachers.

Students who cannot be dropped off at the park are to report to the school's daycare room by8:30 a.m. the latest. Arrangements will be made to transport these students to the park. Students are to be picked up by 12:30 p.m. at thepark. Please make sure that you check out your child with his or her classroom teacher. Students still remaining at the park at 12:45 p.m. will be transported back to the school's day care room. Water and fruit snacks donations should be brought to the park on Friday. Lunch will be provided by the room mothers and PTG. Please make sure that your child wears tennis shoes and brings a jacket Or sweatshirt for the morning hours can be COOL. Sun screen should be applied at home if needed.

Applications for “Daniel’s Den” Pre-School Program are now available in the school office.    Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2010 and fully toilet trained are eligible for our new pre-school program.  If room allows, students who reach the age of three after the September 1 age deadline may be accepted into the pre-school program.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 15. The St Rose Italian Catholic Federation will be holding its Family Style Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available from Mrs. Tollefson - $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children under 12. This will also be another service point opportunity for our school families.

“A good shepherd never leaves his sheep alone (Psalm 23:6) and God will never leave you because he is your good shepherd (Matthew 28:20)”

Yesterday was Good Shepherd Sunday.  As we give thanks to God for being our good shepherd, we would also like to thank our pastor, Fr. Dolan, and Fr. Aquino and Fr. Vesga for being our good shepherds here on earth.  They guide us in the ways of the Lord with their love and devotion.

Father, thank you for giving us our good shepherds, our priests here at St. Rose of Lima.   We thank them for protecting us, guiding us, and keeping us on the right path by showing us the way to salvation.   Amen.

The 15th Annual St. Rose of Lima Benefit Golf Tournament to be held on Sunday, May 2, at the Cottonwood Golf Club is still accepting registrations and sponsors.  The early registration fee is $90.00 (prior to April 30th).   The different levels for tournament sponsorships are: “Tee” $150; “Specialty Hole” $250-$1,000; and “Tournament” $1,000 and up.  Extra dinner tickets are $20.00 each.   To our parents, who have not met the $200 fundraising obligation, this is the last opportunity to meet that goal by becoming a sponsor or selling the  raffle tickets that were sent home weeks ago.   The $90.00 golfing fee cannot be applied to the fundraising obligation.

Parent help will be needed on Sunday – good opportunity to earn PTG service points. Contact the school office should you wish to volunteer and your name will be forwarded to Jose Luna or John Fuentes.

The 2010-2011 signed parent agreements and the registration fee of $275 for the only or first child in the family are now past due.  Beginning today letters of acceptance will be sent to those families that have applied for grades 1-8 for the next school year.

Applications for “Daniel’s Den” Pre-School Program are now available in the school office.    Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2010 and fully toilet trained are eligible for our new pre-school program.  If room allows, students who reach the age of three after the September 1 age deadline may be accepted into the pre-school program.

The grade one field trip to Sea World scheduled for last Thursday, April 22, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 4.

PTG Ballots for next year’s leadership team will be sent home in today’s family envelopes.    All ballots are due back on Tuesday, May 4.

Thank you to Mrs. Zaid Lares Rivas and Mrs. Kathy Vargas and their committee for a successful Mother-Daughter Tea held yesterday.  The decorations were exquisite and the food delicious with the chocolate fondue being the most popular item.  And hats off to our young ladies that looked lovely in the dress-up apparel.

The Christian Action Evaluation Meeting has been moved to Thursday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the Science Lab.  It was originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 27

Grade 5 will present its traditional States Program on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.   Thank you to Mrs. Drop and Mrs. Judge for their efforts in making sure that the program will as good as ever.

The Celebration of the second and third graders First Communion will be held this Thursday, April 29.   The all school liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m.   Following Mass, our first communicants will enjoy a luncheon given in their honor in the parish hall.

A reminder to all other students (except kindergarten) that church dress uniforms are required for this Mass.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 15.  The St. Rose Italian Catholic Federation will be holding its Family Style Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner at 6:00 p.m.  Tickets are available from Mrs. Tollefson - $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children under 12.   This will also be another service point opportunity for our school families.

All permission slips that were sent home last week with each individual student must be returned by this Thursday, April 29th.  Parent volunteers need to return their form in order that coaches may assign the volunteers their area of work for the day and calculate lunches for those staying to work the day.

Big Catch of the Week

Mr. Baltazar Garay

Catch of the Week

Arianna Zamingir Grade 6

Marla received the Chula Vista Police Department’s Exceptional Service Award last Thursday t the 18th Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony.  Marla and her aunt, Marta Garza, were instrumental in apprehending a suspect who had stolen a motorcycle and was alluding police.  He was hiding in Marla’s playhouse where he confronted Marla.  Marla’s quick thinking allowed her aunt to make the 911 call to police.

Lord Jesus, in the Sacrament of the Eucharist you left us

the outstanding manifestation of your limitless love for us.

Thank you for giving our children the opportunity to experience

your love in receiving the sacrament for the first time.

May your Eucharistic presence keep all our children free from sin,

fortified in faith, pervaded by love for God and neighbor,

and fruitful in virtue, that they may continue to receive you

throughout life and attain final union with you at death.   Amen.

Congratulations to our students who received their First Communion this past Saturday.  Thank you to Ms. Judge and Mrs. Harper for preparing our students for this very special day of grace.   May all of these students continue to be nourished with Jesus’ presence as they grow in their faith.

The 15th Annual St. Rose of Lima Benefit Golf Tournament to be held on Sunday, May 2, at the Cottonwood Golf Club is still accepting registrations and sponsors. The early registration fee is $90.00 (prior to April 30th).   The different levels for tournament sponsorships are: “Tee” $150; “Specialty Hole” $250-$1,000; and “Tournament” $1,000 and up.  Extra dinner tickets are $20.00 each.   To our parents, who have not met the $200 fundraising obligation, this is the last opportunity to meet that goal by becoming a sponsor.   The $90.00 golfing fee cannot be applied to the fundraising obligation.

The 2010-2011 signed parent agreements and the registration fee of $275 for the only or first child in the family were due in the school office last Tuesday, April 13.  The registration fees for additional children in a family will be due Tuesday, May 4. Information on re-enrollment for FACTS was also sent home with the agreements before the Easter break.   FACTS re-enrollment must be done online by all existing families on FACTS by May 4th.

Please remember that final registration of a student for the next school year depends on the completion of family responsibilities for this school year. 

Applications for “Daniel’s Den” Pre-School Program are now available in the school office.    Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2010 and fully toilet trained are eligible for our new pre-school program.  If room allows, students who reach the age of three after the September 1 age deadline may be accepted into the pre-school program.

This coming Friday, April 23, will be another $1.00 Jean Day with the proceeds going to the Sr. Dolores Social Outreach Progam.

This week is the school’s annual Spring Food Drive.  Our students are asked to help the Mama Dee’s Emergency Assistance Program by bringing in food items to stock the program’s pantry.   Food items needed can be found in this week’s family envelopes.

Grade 3 will sponsor next Sunday’s (April 25) School Family Mass at 11:30 a.m.  All of our families are encouraged to attend this Mass.

Two field trips are scheduled for this week.   Grade 1 will make its annual visit to Sea World on Thursday, April 22.   Grade 4 will be spending Friday, April 23, at San Diego’s Old Town.   Thank you to our parents who volunteered to transport our students and to act as chaperones.

Next Monday, April 26, will be a minimum school day with dismissal at 12:00 p.m.   There will be extended day care until the normal hour of 6 p.m.   Since there will be no hot lunch next Monday, students remaining in day care are to bring a lunch.  Our staff will be continuing their preparation work for next year’s WCEA/WASC accreditation.

The last staff WCEA/WASC work day will be Monday, May 10.  Please note that May 10 will also be a minimum day with dismissal at 12 noon.

PTG Ballots for next year’s leadership team will be sent home next Monday in the family envelopes.    If you have accepted a nomination your biography is now due in the school’s office.

Schedules for the Spring Sports Season have been received for girls’ basketball and varsity soccer.  Coach Arney (basketball) and Coach Atkinson (soccer) will be sending the schedules home to parents.   Just a reminder to all of our students and parents when representing St. Rose of Lima School it is expected that all times good sportsmanship and proper decorum be displayed.

A Mother/Daughter Tea will be held next Sunday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  If you are planning on attending, please make sure that you R.S.V.P. by this Wednesday.    Thank you to Mrs. Zaid Rivas Lares and Mrs. Kathy Vargas for organizing this popular annual event.

Big Staff Catch of the Week

Miss Christina Zucconi 

Catch of the Day

Nick Rhein-Gr. 8

On Friday, April 16, our eighth grade students will hold their Heritage Fair under the direction of Mrs. Pulido. All lunch food samples are to be at school by 11:45 a.m. Grade 8 parents are invited to view student presentations beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

 Congratulations to our second graders and two third graders who will be making their First Communion this coming Saturday, April 17, at 11:00 a.m.

“May their First Communion celebrate their friendship with Jesus. As they grow in this friendship may their words be gentle and their touch be kind. May they hear whispers of love in their hearts each day. May they have joy in discovering God hidden everywhere. And, may they remember to thank God for the gift of life.”

April Students-of-the-Month will be recognized at this Thursday’s morning assembly at 8:00 a.m. Congratulations to the following students:

Big Staff Catch of the Week

Ms. Meaghan Casey

Catch of the Day

Karina Cerny

Grade 6

The HOT LUNCH MENU for May and June is in today’s white family envelope. Please note that June only has two days of hot lunch. All menus need to be returned by next Tuesday, April 20.

 (sponsored by the Science Department)

 $7.00 tickets for Catholic Schools Night at the Padres this coming Friday evening, April 16, are still available for purchase through the school office. Join many of our school families in the festivities of the evening which includes fireworks after the game. Two of our seventh grade students, Elizabeth Lumanlan and Munirah Madison, will be

 Food collection bins will be placed in each classroom by April 16th for your food donations. Please refer to the light green flyer in your family envelope regarding the donations assigned for each grade. Thank you for helping the less fortunate in our community.

 Applications for “Daniel’s Den” Pre-School Program are now available in the school office. Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2010 and fully toilet trained are eligible for our new preschool program.

PTG biographies for the upcoming PTG ballot are NOW DUE in the school office.   Thank you to all of our parents who have agreed to run for a PTG or School Advisory Council position.   Parent leadership is a most vital asset to the success of our school program. 

 The 15^th Annual St. Rose of Lima Benefit Golf Tournament to be held on Sunday, May 2, at the Cottonwood Golf Club is still accepting registrations and sponsors.  The early registration fee is $90.00 (prior to April 30^th).   The different levels for tournament sponsorships are: “Tee” $150; “Specialty Hole” $250-$1,000; and “Tournament” $1,000 and up.  Extra dinner tickets are $20.00 each.  To our parents, who have not met the $200 fundraising obligation, this is the last opportunity to meet that goal by becoming a sponsor.   The $90.00 golfing fee cannot be applied to the fundraising obligation.   

 $7.00 tickets for Catholic Schools Night at the Padres this coming Friday evening, April 16, are still available for purchase through the school office.   Join many of our school families in the festivities of the evening which includes fireworks after the game.  Two of our seventh grade students, Elizabeth Lumanlan and Munirah Madison, will be part of the Catholic Schools’ choir that will sing the National Anthem before the game.  

Applications for “Daniel’s Den” Pre-School Program are now available in the school office.    Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2010 and fully toilet trained are eligible for our new pre-school program.   

2010-2011 signed parent agreements and the registration fee of $275 for the only or first child in the family are due in the school office by tomorrow, April 13.  Information on re-enrollment for FACTS was also sent home with the agreements before the Easter break.   Please remember that final registration of a student for the next school year depends on the completion of family responsibilities for this school year.   

 A very special thank you to Mrs. Modafferi, our photographers Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. West, and the PTG refreshment committee that made Grandparents’ Day so special.   Over 170 grandparents attended and hopefully they all enjoyed their morning at school.   Thank you also to our teachers that provided the activities that allowed our grandparents to work with their grandchildren while visiting the various classrooms.   

 Grant us, O Lord, a keen appreciation of the Eater feast we have just celebrated.   Make us to ever want to bring forth the fruits of the Cross and the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ – the gifts of our Baptism, in all areas of our lives.   May all that we say and do be pleasing to you.   Transform us into true witnesses of the Resurrection that others may, on seeing our faith in action, be drawn to the Living Word.   Amen. 

Our hope is that all of our families enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing Easter break.  With thirty-nine days left in this school year and with the anticipated completion of the new educational complex and with all of the traditional end-of-the- year events and activities our school days are going to be very busy.  However, please be assured that our primary goal of providing the best in education for our students will still prevail. 

Parents are reminded that there is only one more major fundraiser after the Jog-A-Thon for you to meet the $200 required fundraising obligation. Parents can also earn PTG service points by helping on Friday.

8:00-10:00 a.m.
Regular class/recess schedule
 
10:20 a.m.
Gathering on the blacktop for warm-up
 
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Jogging/cool-down
 
11:30 a.m
Serving of Lunch (provided by PTG)
 
12:10 p.m
Awards Ceremony (Parish Hall)
 
12:30 p.m.
Dismissal
 
(After school extended day care will be available until 6:00 p.m.)
 
Students are to wear their uniform shorts and the 2010 Jog-A-Thon T-shirts.? For those students who do not have an official 2010 Jog-A-Thon T-shirt they are to wear the uniform polo shirt.  NO NON-UNIFORM DRESS.
 
Please remember a good pair of tennis shoes and sunscreen. Water will be provided by the PTG.  To promote the Jog-A-Thon, students will receive their 2010 T-shirts Wednesday and may wear them this Thursday with their uniform shorts, slacks, jumpers, or skirts.

Our grade 8 students and Miss Zucconi are preparing for the Living Stations of the Cross to be presented on Holy Thursday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m.  They will repeat their performance on Good Friday at 12:00 p.m.

Dear Parents of St. Rose of Lima School:

On behalf of your elected Parent Teacher Group ("PTG") Board, welcome back to what will certainly be a special year at St. Rose of Lima School. We are priviliged to welcome over fifty new families to our St. Rose of Lima School community. I've personally had the pleasure of meeting several of our new families. Not only are they kind, they bring a fresh perspective and a rejuvenating energy to our school.

This year is also special in that it marks the final year of our existing school structure. Soon we'll say goodbye to the facility that has served our Parish and community in educating multiple generations of St. Rose students. In Summer 2010, we'll welcome our brand new Education Center equipped with air conditioning, spacious classrooms, technological advancements, and a pre-school!

The PTG Board met over the summer to plan an array of events for our students, parents and staff. The inspiration provided by our new families helped the PTG Board establish our preeminent goal of "Building Community" for th is academic year. Simply put, our focus is to have fun this year. The PTG will continue to sponsor our beloved traditional events like the parent/child activities and Halloween Carnival. I'm happy to report that we've added a new series of activities for parents that combine both social interaction and fundraising. More information is forthcoming so stay tuned to your Monday white envelopes.