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11/19 Raven Rundown

Wednesday, November 24th Schedule

For next Wednesday, November 24th , we will follow a Friday schedule using the periods listed below.

All You Want for Christmas is This Festive St. Rose Ornament

All You Want for Christmas is This Festive St. Rose Ornament

This holiday season, decorate your tree with a St. Rose Christmas ornament!

The ornaments are designed with a beautiful painting of the school by artist and SRLA grandparent, Joseph Pieroni. The 3" hand blown glass ornaments are clear iridescent and packaged in individual gift boxes, making it also perfect to gift to family and friends! Please place your order via the SMART portal.

https://bngn.smarttuition.com/?id=mifskxeeukk#/home/

Price: $15 each.

Your order will help support our eighth graders!

If you have questions, please contact Margie Naughton (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Melanie Farmer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Christmas Giving 2021

SRLA Christmas Gift Giving Program

Dear SRLA Families,

What an amazing response we have received in our Christmas Gift Giving Program! We have received 205 pledges for gift donations and cash donations this year! We are so thankful and proud of our school community for their generosity and their giving spirit! This exemplifies the spirit of Saint Rose of Lima Academy!!

 

A FEW REMINDERS:

·    If you still would like to donate to Christmas Giving, it is not too late! Click “ HERE “ to make donations. We have a few more gifts we need funding for, and any additional donations will be used to buy supermarket gift cards for the families in need. 

                  

·    If you signed up to support this project by purchasing a gift(s) for a child or as a Volunteer Shopper, all gift details were sent home yesterday or today. If you have not received them by Wednesday (11/17) please contact Betsy Guarnieri. Please bring the gifts into school between Nov 29th thru Dec 6th. All gifts must be in by Monday, Dec 6th. 

·    Please purchase/order your gifts as soon as possible! Shipping of items are experiencing severe delays. Please do not wait until the last minute if you are relying on shipping for your items!!

This year, many of the children we are donating gifts to are currently living in a shelter. The gifts given by our SRLA families may be the only gift they receive. We sincerely appreciate the support and generosity shown by everyone. 

We wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Social Outreach and Christmas Giving

Any questions please contact Betsy Guarnieri (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Andrea Mansfield (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Aveen Corr (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) & Rosemary Mattson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

11/12 Raven Rundown

Spirit Wear is Going Home Today

SRLA Spirit Wear is Going Home Today!

Please check your child’s backpack for spirit wear orders. The hombre hoodie is delayed temporarily but will be sent home when it arrives.

Thank you!

The HSA

 

8th Grade Fundraiser Reminder!

November Calendar

Dear Parents,

Please see the November calendar below.

Thank you,

 

Principal Underwood

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11/5 Raven Rundown

12:10 Dismissal Friday November 5th

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that Friday, November 5th, is a 12:10 dismissal day.

It is also a Dress Up Day for charity.

Eighth graders will come dressed in their gym uniforms tomorrow.

*They will in fact, enjoy a special eighth grade dress up day of their very one, next Friday, November 19th!

On these days the students may come to school out of uniform in regular clothing or Spirit Wear in return for a $1.00 donation.

See schedule below.

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

School Eatery will be offering lunch Friday if you would like to have a lunch sent home with your student.

https://schooleatery.ahotlunch.com/login

Your school code for the new software is RLA (all caps).

There will be aftercare, but please note anyone staying for aftercare must bring their own lunch and a drink or order from School Eatery.

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood

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Thanksgiving Pie Sale

It's that wonderful time of the year! The annual 8th grade St. Rose Pie sale! Place your order early for the freshly baked pies from the famous Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ.

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering these annual favorites: Harvest Apple (10"), Pumpkin Pie (10"), Dutch Apple (Crumb), Apple Crisp (Oat topping), Blueberry, Cherry, Coconut Custard (10"), Pecan & Strawberry Rhubarb. (if not noted, pies are 9").

Not only do these delicious pies make for an incredible Thanksgiving dessert BUT they also freeze really well. So, be sure to get a few pies for your Christmas holiday table too! Deadline to order pies is November 16th, 2021.

To order, go to https://bngn.smarttuition.com/?id=5ld50z55ix1#/home/

Pie pick up will be Tuesday, November 23 and Wednesday, November 24 at SRLA (exact pick up location TBD).

All pies are $23.00

Thank you for supporting our 8th grade class!

Contact Erin Ante This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tina Fay This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions you may have.

10/29 Raven Rundown

Trunk or Treat Tomorrow Friday, October 29th

This email was originally sent on October 12th.

***Remember to wear your school uniform and change after lunch!!**

Friday, OCTOBER 29, 2021

6th Annual Trunk or Treat

Trunk set-up:12:00 Noon

Trunk or Treat 1:30PM – 2 :30PM

D.J. fun in the lot.

What is a Trunk-or-Treat? It's when Academy families get together in

the church parking lot, park their cars, open up the trunks of their cars,

and children come around to each car to Trunk-or-Treat!!!

To really get into the spirit~ Academy parents can open their trunks to reveal

Halloween-themed decorations. Children can walk from trunk to trunk

to look at the decorations and receive treats such as Halloween

Stickers, Pencils, Erasers, Bags of Apple Slices, Pre-Wrapped goodies and the like!!! Please see the non-food Halloween treats flyer for suggestions!

Here are some fun Halloween activities you can do for the Trunk-or-Treat:

Trunk Decorating Contest: an optional activity for those who would like to decorate the trunk of their vehicle for the Trunk-or-Treat!

Any parent may participate: just let your class parent know in advance!

Costume Restrictions: The following Costume restrictions apply!!!

No clowns, masks, blood, guts, gore, weapons, or inappropriate dress/costume.

***Remember to wear your school uniform and change after lunch!!**

*Masks are required and all treats will be enjoyed at home.

Halloween Candy Collection

SRLA Supports Sisters at St. John’s Soup Kitchen

Collecting Candy November 1st – 3rd

SRLA Social Outreach will be collecting Halloween candy from SRLA families for the Sisters of St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, NJ.

We ask students to please bring donated candy to school Monday, November 1st through Wednesday, November 3rd!

**Please secure (tie-up, tape) bags of candy and instruct your children not to eat the candy when bringing it to school. We want to make sure that our children with allergies are protected from peanut candies!! To protect the recipients, please send sealed candy only!

Thank you for your support,

SRLA Social Outreach

Thanksgiving Food Collection

St. Rose of Lima Academy

Thanksgiving Food Collection 2021

Please help feed a family in need this Thanksgiving holiday.

Each grade is asked to bring in a specific item for a family’s dinner plus $1.00 to help purchase turkeys to complete the dinner. Food can be brought to homeroom starting November 8th.  

All food must be in by Wednesday November 17th.

The Thanksgiving Dinners collected from St. Rose of Lima Academy will be added to the St. Rose of Lima Parish Thanksgiving Food Collection and will be delivered to the families on Saturday November 20th.

Since many recipients will be walking or relying on public transportation, the donation of reusable shopping bags will be appreciated.

GRADE:

Pre School- Canned Pumpkin or Fruit Pie Filling / Pie Crust Mix

Kindergarten-  (1) Brownie Mix & (2) Boxes of Corn Muffin Mix

1st -   Salt and Pepper (Small Plastic Picnic Style)

2nd -                 (1) 26 oz. Box of Mashed Potatoes

3rd-                  (1) 12 oz. Box of Stuffing

4th-                    (3) 10 oz. cans Turkey Gravy (no glass please)

5th-            Microwave Mac and Cheese

6th Blue-           (2) 14 oz. cans Cranberry Sauce

6th Gold-           (2) 15 oz. cans of Vegetables (your choice) (1) 29 oz. can Fruit (your choice)

7th-              100%  Fruit Juice Boxes

8th Blue-               (1) 40 oz. can of Yams

8th Gold-             (2) Cans of Soup (Pull Tops)

                    ADDITIONAL TURKEYS ARE NEEDED!!!!

If you have a turkey that you would like to donate –

please bring it to the church parking lot

on Saturday, November 20th between 9:00-10:00am

THANKS FOR GIVING!!!   

Please contact Mike Roberts with any questions:

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Schedule for November

St. Rose of Lima’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

St. Rose of Lima’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive starts this weekend (See below)

Please help a family in need this Thanksgiving by providing their Thanksgiving dinner. 

Shop for the items listed in the attached flyer and bring to the St Rose of Lima Parking Lot on Saturday, November 20th between 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Extra turkeys are welcome too.  Supplies may be limited in stores this year, so please give yourself enough time to shop and gather. We will also be collecting Shop Rite gift cards in any denomination.

Starting this weekend, shopping bags with the list of items in need will be at the entrances to the church and given out at all the outside Masses on Sunday.  

You can also donate a food basket online through our web site or click here: 

 https://onrealm.org/StRoseLimaChurc/-/form/give/ThanksFoodBskt

More and more people are relying on food pantries for food assistance and any and all support you can give is greatly appreciated. The food that is collected will be distributed to families in Elizabeth, East Orange & Newark. 

To volunteer to help with collections or delivery or any questions, contact Mike Roberts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks for giving and your continued generosity!! 

 

The Governor Has Issued A State Of Emergency

The Governor has issued a state of emergency.

We are monitoring weather conditions, and will alert you of any impact to school schedules.

Stay safe.

COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am writing to let you know that as part of Executive Order 253, signed by Governor Murphy in late August, the NJ Department of Health issued an Executive Directive and Updated Guidance for Schools on COVID-19 requiring all schools in the State to report weekly on COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates for staff and students.  This information is submitted electronically to the NJ Department of Health, and does not include any identifying information regarding students or staff, only the total number.

As you are well aware, not all children are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination and the vaccine is not mandatory. If you have made the decision to vaccinate your eligible child, please send proof of vaccination to my attention. This will help us to be accurate in fulfilling the NJDOH reporting requirement and will assist us in our consultation with the local health department concerning quarantine decisions should the need arise in your child’s classroom. As always, please be assured that all medical information is treated confidentially and held securely.

Thank you for entrusting Saint Rose of Lima Academy with your children. We appreciate your continued support and cooperation as we journey together through the challenges of this school year.

Tina Underwood

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10/22 Raven Rundown

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