Raven Rundown, 01/23/2026

January 23, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS YOU SHOULDN'T MISS!

01/25-30 | CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

01/25 | Open House POSTPONED

01/26-29 | BOOK FAIR

01/30 | HALF DAY 12:10 Dismissal

01/30 | SRLA FAMILY DANCE

03/26 & 27 | An Annie Showcase

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, AS SOME OF OUR EVENTS FOR NEXT WEEK HAVE CHANGED

 

DELAYED OPENING ON MONDAY!

 

Dear Parents,

 

Monday, January 26th, there is a 10:10am delayed opening due to inclement weather for all students and staff. If there is a possibility of closing schools, you will be alerted to any schedule change in the early morning. 

 

Sincerely, 

Principal Tina Underwood

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BOOK FAIR 

 

Our Book Fair will kick off when we return to school.

It will not be open on Sunday. 

 

NEW THIS YEAR!

THIS YEAR WE WILL BE HAVING AFTER SCHOOL HOURS

TUES. JAN 27th UNTIL 3:45 pm!

(Hours will be rescheduled if school is cancelled) 

 

 WORRIED ABOUT THE SNOW? NO PROBLEM!

In case of inclement weather or school closures you can always shop scholastic books online by visiting our scholastic homepage

 

Below is the link to sign up to volunteer at our book fair

Don't forget to set up your E-Wallet if you haven't already!

If you have any questions about store hours or setting up your e-wallet, contact

Jenn Giannetti

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  • Due to the impending snowstorm, all activities planned for Sunday have been postponed. This includes the Opening Mass for Catholic Schools Week, the Book Fair, and our Open House.

 

  • We plan to open the Book Fair upon our return to SRLA. This may be on Monday or Tuesday, depending on weather conditions, but we will be open for business!

  • At this time, please plan on at least a delayed opening for Monday, which may be expanded to a complete day off from school should the roads warrant. 

 

  • The 8th grade pinning ceremony has been postponed.

 

  • Remember to check our school website and check your text, voicemail and email for the update, should we need to change our planned delayed opening for Monday, 1/126/26 to a full snow day.

MONDAY: DRESS IN THE STYLE OF YOUR FAVORITE DECADE! Please bring in a $2 donation (per student) that will go to the Raptor Trust.

**Should we not have school on 1/26, that dress down day and activities will be moved to the following Monday, 2/2/26.

 

TUES: DRESS AS YOUR FAVORITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER! We are asking for a monetary donation of your choice for “Pennies for Puppies, Dollars for Dogs”

 

WED: WACKY WED! WEAR YOUR CRAZIEST ENSEMBLE! We are asking for a $2 donation per student to go to the Make a Wish Foundation

 

THURSDAY: DRESS AS WHATEVER YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP We are asking for a $2 donation per student to go to the Jonathan C. Benjamin Scholarship Fund

 

FRIDAY: MULTICULTURAL DAY. YOUR CLASS PARENTS WILL TELL YOU WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR THIS CELEBRATION.

 

Put on your dancing shoes and join the fun!

 

 

You’re invited to our Family School Dance on January 30th from 6:30–9:30 PM in the SRLA gym. This special event is all about bringing families together and building a closer school community.

 

Please note: this is not a drop-off event. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire evening. Siblings and family members who do not attend the school are welcome to join the fun!

 

We hope you’ll come dance, laugh, and make great memories with us.

 

THIS IS A FREE EVENT but please RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!

 

Questions?

Please reach out to Cyndy BenjaminThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME!

We are looking for volunteers for the HSA Board and the Advisory Board for the 2026/2027 school year!

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!

We are still in need of volunteers for 2026! Please remember that each family is required to volunteer at least once a year. Check out our sign up genius for volunteer opportunities!

Please help Saint Rose earn money by just buying everyday items, it’s easy! Download the Box Top App, designate Saint Rose of Lima Academy as your school and be sure to use referral code T6L05X2Y. You can link your Walmart account or just take photos of paper receipts on the app and earn box tops for our school! If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a box top coordinator, please contact:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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St. Rose of Lima Academy

52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, New Jersey 07078
 
Phone: 973-379-3973
Fax: 973-379-3722
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