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12/3 Raven Rundown

 
December 3, 2021
 
Basketball Returns to SRLA!
Turkey, basketball and school spirit! The Thanksgiving Tournament had it all! A special thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers, coaches and players.
 
And a HUGE thank you to our Athletic Director Harcourt Lucius!
 
Remember that you can catch all the Raven Nation action and watch this season's games via livestream!
 
8th grade boys win the tournament title!
 
The final score of the championship game
 
Alumni from the SRLA Class of 2018 cheering on the Ravens
 
Notes from the Nurse's Office
  • Pre-K students need flu vaccines on or before January 3, 2022.
 
  • Please submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination for any student who has been vaccinated.
 
  • If your child is sick, please keep them home from school!
 
Thank you.
Linda Zuckerman
School Nurse, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Christmas Gift-Giving Collection
Please remember to bring your donated Christmas gifts into school by Monday, December 6. A collection point will be set up in the parking lot during morning drop-off.
 
If you are experiencing any difficulties with your donation, please let us know as soon as possible.
 
Thank you all for your incredible generosity!
 
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.).
 
Student Council News
 
Congratulations to Megan Griffiths, winner of the Student Council's Thanksgiving Raffle!
 
SRLA Christmas Ornaments
Decorate your tree with a keepsake St. Rose Christmas ornament, and help support our 8th Graders!
 
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!
 
Ornaments are $15 each and can be ordered via the SMART portal.
 
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.).
Penance Services
 
Students in Grades 6 and 7 will attend a Penance Service in the church on Monday, December 6th at 1:15 pm.
 
Grade 8 will attend on Tuesday, December 7th at 1:15 pm.
 
The Christmas Boutique Is Back!
The shop will be open December 8 – 10 for students to select special gifts and trinkets to give to their loved ones this Christmas.
Each class will visit the shop during a pre-assigned day and time. Your child’s teacher will share the date and time with their class and remind them to bring in cash for purchases. 
 
Shop Hours
Wednesday, December 8 — 8:15 am - 2:45pm
Thursday, December 9 — 8:15 am - 2:45 pm
Friday, December 10 — 8:15 am - 10:00 am
 
As always we will need volunteer elves to make this event happen! From set-up to shopping, and wrapping to break-down, there are many volunteer slots to be filled. Please volunteer and share the joy of giving your time and helping our students during this holiday season. Remember, all volunteers must have completed the Protecting God’s Children training in order to help out.
 
Please reach out to Jennifer Coleman (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Melita Loncar (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with any questions.
 
Counting Down to Designer Bag Bingo
 
Save the date for Saturday, February 26, 2022!  
Playing multiple rounds of BINGO to try to win designer bags...what could be better?!?
Want to show us your style?! Shop the sales this holiday season and DONATE a designer bag for Bingo or an accessory for our Lucky Draw! Give as an individual, or grab a few friends and donate together! Please plan to have all donated items in by January 21.
Please contact Rose Marie Kelly (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with any questions or if you have an item to donate.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity! 
 
DATES TO REMEMBER
 
12/6 Last Day for Christmas Gift-Giving Gift Collection
12/8 – 12/10 Christmas Boutique
12/10 Coffee & Conversation
12/11 Parish Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 pm
12/16 Virtual Christmas Concert
12/17 12:10 pm Dismissal
12/19 Parish Baby Jesus Breakfast with Santa, 1:00 pm (School Gym)
12/20 Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
12/21 Crazy PJ Day | 12:10 pm Dismissal | Christmas Break Begins for Students
12/22 Spiritual Retreat for Teachers and Staff
12/23 Christmas Break Begins for Teachers and Staff
 

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


 

 

National Blue Ribbon School

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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