5/13 Raven Rundown

May 13, 2022

May Crowning

SRLA celebrated the May Crowning on Monday to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to recognize her venerated place in the our faith as Queen of heaven and earth.

Celebrating Two SRLA Scholars

SRLA 8th Graders Dennis Digiacomo and Conor Naughton both received the Gerald V. Sheehan, '48 Academic Scholarship to St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, the only Jesuit high school in New Jersey.

This scholarship covers the entire cost of tuition during each of the student’s four years at the school and includes a summer enrichment program, cultural offerings, retreats, and leadership opportunities. Sheehan Scholarships are awarded to students at the top of the applicant pool, based on superior grades, results of the HSPT exam, involvement in school and/or community, and an interview. Twenty-five full merit four-year scholarships were awarded and we had two recipients from our 8th grade class at SRLA! Way to go Dennis and Conor!

Spotlight on the Class of 2022

Get to know our graduates!

Katrina Yapczenski

High School: Dayton Collegiate Academy

Favorite Subject: Math

What is your favorite SRLA memory? Hanging out with friends and the 2022 girls basketball championship

What will you miss most about SRLA? My friends and teachers

What is your favorite book?Harry Potter

What is your favorite movie?Red Notice

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Brazil

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation so I can travel the world.

Donald Yapczenski

High School: Oratory Prep

Favorite Subjects: Math and Social Studies

What is your favorite SRLA memory? The 8th-grade volleyball game and basketball championship

What will you miss most about SRLA? I will miss my friends and my teachers.

What is your favorite book?Around the World in 80 Days

Favorite song? The Batman Theme Song

Favorite movie?Batman 1989

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Hawaii on a cruise

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? All of Superman's superpowers

Be an Upstander

Cyber-bullying is an ever-present danger when the internet, social media, and gaming are part of our children’s everyday lives. Wednesday night, a group of middle school parents and students tackled the issue as they viewed the film The Upstanders, which focuses on cyber-bullying and how it affects the bullied, their families, and the community. It was followed by an eye-opening presentation by Millburn Police Detective Socrates Barbosa, who also answered questions from the students and parents.

Awareness is the key to helping keep our children safe. Those present were grateful for the opportunity to learn more about what they can do to stop cyber-bullying.

“You don’t want the regret of not doing something. Be an upstander. Not a bystander. Even an inch means something. “

Wish Upon A Star is just 8 days away!

We hope that EVERYONE will join us in celebrating the end of an amazing school year! Ways to give and get involved:

BUY YOUR TICKETS! Don't forget to purchase your tickets for the event!

Volunteer: Please consider signing up for a shift(or two!) throughout the night.

Wrap: Join us in the school library Wednesday, May 18th after drop-off to help wrap Silent Auction baskets. Coffee provided!

Sell: Please continue to sell your Grand Raffle tickets for 100% family participation.

Sponsor: Can't make it this year? We will miss you! Please consider a sponsorship to support WISH!

DATES TO REMEMBER

5/19 8th Grade Trip to Rocking Horse Ranch

5/21 Wish Upon A Star

5/23 – 5/26 8th Grade Exams

5/26 Ascension Thursday, 9:00 am Mass with 1st Communion Recognition

5/27 – 5/30 School Closed for Memorial Day

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5/13 Raven Rundown

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