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Raven Rundown, 1/6/2023

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest January 18th

Knights of Columbus St. Rose of Lima Council 6386 Free Throw Contest

All boys and girls aged 9 – 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2023 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. 

The local competition will be held 1/18/2023 at 6-8 PM at SRL Academy Gym. 

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through the local, district, and jurisdictional competitions. 

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. 

For additional information, contact Phil Matti 908-591-9485 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Tomorrow is 12:10 Dismissal / Dress down day

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, January 6th, is a 12:10 dismissal day.

It is also a Dress Down Day for charity.

Please note anyone staying for aftercare must bring their own lunch and a drink or order from School Eatery.

All Preschool programs end at 11:25 on early dismissal/half days. 

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood

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Merry Christmas!

Dear SRLA Families,

 

Last night was the perfect ending for 2022. We have traveled so far in just a few months but look how far we’re come! We stumbled just in bit in a few areas, growing along the way and just as I tell our eighth graders, everything and everyone will land just where they belong. Trust in God and those we love.

 

September brought us back to open classrooms, masks optional. Classroom restrictions lifted and Back-To-School Night in person!

 

October brought us the Communion Breakfast, visits from the Firefighters, Fall Food Truck Festival, the Pumpkin Patch and Petting Zoo, the Walk-a-thon, and of course, Trunk-or-Treat D.J. and all.

 

November brought HSPT testing for the eighth graders (results on 1/10/23), Middle School Assembly and Pie Sale, Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament, Mr. Federico and Mrs. Muller!!!

 

December, the incredible production of Elf, Jr. was one for the books. It is so good to be on our way back! Wow last night just filled my heart with love. We were treated to a beautifully performed Stations of the Nativity and Christmas Concert! You could just feel the connections and family love. We also celebrated St. Nicholas Day, the Pre-school Christmas Concert and HSA Luncheon for our teachers. I cannot thank each and every one of our families for their support and generosity when it comes to our staff at SRLA. THANK YOU.

 

Did I mention that Mrs. Donna Perkins will remain as our first grade teacher!

 

Looking forward to the new year and every hope and dream it brings to our community and wishing all a very Merry Christmas!

May the celebrations of Christmas infuse your home and heart with timeless smiles and joys.

 

God bless,

Principal Underwood

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Raven Rundown, 12/21/2022

Christmas Concert info

Dear SRLA Families,

 Our annual Christmas Concert, presented by grades K through 8, will take place Tonight, December 20th 2022.

As we gather outside the church, remember to dress warmly, we will begin with the arrival of Mary and her donkey for Stations of the Nativity as presented by our own 6th and 7th graders at 6:30 PM.

Important information for tonight:

·     Sixth Grade to report to the church at 6:00 pm

·     Everyone else report at 6:15 pm

  

Upon its conclusion everyone will be invited into the church for our annual Christmas concert.

 

 The dress code is: festive and colorful holiday attire lots of red, green, silver, gold and white.

For girls: comfortable dress shoes, (heels less than 1”)

For boys: dress shoes (no sneakers, please)

 

 The students will leave with their families directly from the church at the end of the performance.

                        

I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Tonight!

Merry Christmas!

Principal Underwood

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Wednesday 12:10 Dismissal NO AFTERCARE

Dear Parents,

Wednesday, December 21st, is a 12:10 dismissal with NO AFTERCARE.

All Preschool programs end at 11:25 on early dismissal/half days. 

Please be prompt in picking up your child as there is NO AFTERCARE.

There is no school for students on Thursday.

Principal Tina Underwood

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Raven Rundown, 12/16/2022

Christmas Concert info

Dear SRLA Families,

 Our annual Christmas Concert, presented by grades K through 8, will take place on Tuesday, December 20th 2022.

As we gather outside the church, we will begin with the arrival of Mary and her donkey for Stations of the Nativity as presented by our own 6th and 7th graders at 6:30 PM.

  

Upon its conclusion everyone will be invited into the church for our annual Christmas concert.

 

 The dress code is: festive and colorful holiday attire lots of red, green, silver, gold and white.

For girls: comfortable dress shoes, (heels less than 1”)

For boys: dress shoes (no sneakers, please)

 

 The students will leave with their families directly from the church at the end of the performance.

                        

I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!

Merry Christmas!

Principal Underwood

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The Blessing of The Creche / Bambinelli Sunday Dec 18th

12:10 Dismissal Friday NO AFTERCARE......

Dear Parents,

Friday December 16th, is a 12:10 dismissal with NO AFTERCARE.

All Preschool programs end at 11:25 on early dismissal/half days. 

Please be prompt in picking up your child as the whole staff is attending the HSA staff luncheon.

Principal Tina Underwood

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Raven Rundown, 12/9/2022

Raven Rundown, 12/2/2022

Parents of Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Students

Dear Parents of Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Students,

I am very excited to share the following information with you today.

Mrs. Muller returned just yesterday, and Mr. Federico has agreed to stay on for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year!

This allows SRLA to strengthen both our writing programs as well as our literature program.

Beginning on Monday, December 5th, 2022, the sixth, seventh and eighth grades will be split into two groups for Language Arts and Literature. The best setting for learning is to have the luxury of attending an ELA/Literature class of ten or fewer students for a true writer’s workshop experience.

Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Enjoy your weekend,

Principal Underwood

Christmas Boutique December 7th, 8th and 9th

Dear SRLA Families,

It's time to shop the Annual Christmas Boutique! Look for an envelope in your child's backpack today!

It's a simple process:

1.    Complete recipient information on the envelope

2.    Specify funds to be spent on each recipient

3.    Insert the total cash in envelope (change will be sent home in same envelope) checks should be made out to SRLA HSA.

4.    Send envelope back to school Wednesday (12/7) morning

About the Christmas Boutique:

  • Shop hours: Wednesday, December 7th, Thursday, December 8th and the morning of Friday, December 9th
  • Students will shop at a time selected by their teacher
  • There's a wide range of gift items to choose from, ranging from approximately $.25 to $15 
  • Purchased gifts will be gift wrapped and tagged - and waiting for you under your Christmas Tree!!

This is a fun, festive way for kids to take joy in handpicking presents for the important people in their lives. A sign-up genius will be sent out shortly. Please consider signing up for a shift or two! As this is an in-school event, compliance with Protecting God's Children is mandatory.

If you have any questions, please contact us!

Christmas Boutique Co-Chairs,

Lucy Chambers and Lauren Chapman 

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Road Closure

Good Morning SRLA Families,

Short Hills Avenue will be closed to all traffic on Thursday and Friday of this week for road paving. Their "plan" is to mill the road on Thursday and pave it on Friday.  The only access to the entrance to the church parking lot will be from Pine Terrace East.

(This is what I was told by the Millburn Police Dept. but I have learned that this is not true)

I suggest parking on Millburn Avenue and walking up to the school.

I will keep you posted if anything changes. Timing is everything, as they say.

Happy Thursday!

Mrs. Underwood

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Report cards going home today

Dear Parents,

Report cards for the first trimester will be in your child's backpack today.

If you have any PowerSchool questions please e-mail Mr. Miller directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

If you need to contact our faculty and staff, please see the link below.

https://www.srlacademy.org/contact-us

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood

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12:10 dismissal Tomorrow & Friday Parent Teacher Conference info

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd are 12:10 dismissal days due to Parent Teacher Conferences.

All Preschool programs end at 11:25 on early dismissal/half days. 

Parent Teacher Conference info:

Thursday, December 1st 12:30-3pm  5:30pm-7:00 pm

Friday, December 2nd  12:30-3pm

There will be aftercare, but please note:

On Friday Aftercare is only until 3:30 pm.

Anyone staying for aftercare must bring their own lunch and a drink.

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood

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Please see the Faculty & Staff Directory below if you would like to email the teacher of a specific grade.

https://www.srlacademy.org/contact-us

Parent Teacher Conference Info

Dear SRLA Families,

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, 12/1 from 12:30 -3:00 pm and 5:30-7:00 pm. and on Friday, 12/2 from 12:30-3:00 pm.

Aftercare will end at 3:30 pm on Friday, 12/2/22.

Prek - grade 4 are by appointment only with your homeroom teacher.

Grades 5-8 Parent / Teachers conferences will be hosted in the Gym.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Best,
Principal Underwood

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Thanksgiving Tournament Thank you

Good Morning

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who came out to the St. Rose Thanksgiving Tournament this year. 16 games over 2 days with a packed Ravens nest the entire time. I would especially like to thank the HSA, Principal Underwood, Parents, Volunteers and all the current students who are responsible for making the weekend run so efficiently.

I also want to thank the participating basketball programs and their coaches for entering the tournament and providing us with a competitive and enjoyable set of games.

St. Joseph Maplewood

St. Patrick’s (Chatham)

Assumption (Morristown)

St. Thomas (Bloomfield)

St. Helen’s (Westfield)

Holy Trinity (Westfield)

There is an album with photos from the event in our Ravens Sports Athletic Group on Facebook. Click below to view the photos and feel free to add any you may have taken.

St. Rose Thanksgiving Tournament Photo

Click the link below to view the games from the weekend. When the screen opens click on “Video Vault” in the top right and clock on the calendar dates to view the games

St. Rose Thanksgiving Tournament games

GO RAVENS!

Harcourt Lucius

SRLA Athletics Director

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St. Rose of Lima Academy

Principal: Tina Underwood, Ed.S.
 
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, New Jersey 07078
 
Phone: 973-379-3973
Fax: 973-379-3722


 

 

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St. Rose of Lima Parish

Pastor: Father Larry Evans

50 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Phone: 973-379-3912 
Fax: 973-379-6157 

Website: http://www.stroseshorthills.org