52 Short Hills Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 | (973) 379-3973 | 2024-2025 Registration Packet

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January 26, 2024
 
Next Week Is Catholic Schools Week
SRLA's week full of celebration and activities kicks off this Sunday!
 
Sunday, January 28: Opening of Catholic Schools Week
Students are invited to Mass at 11:30 am, and asked to wear their full uniforms and sit with their parents. SRLA's Open House will be held from 12:30-1:30 pm, and the Book Fair begins in the gym!
 
Monday, January 29: Celebrating Our Community
Students are invited to wear country vs. country club attire! Students will take part in collecting spring and summer clothing for Bridges Outreach in Summit.
 
Tuesday, January 30: Celebrating Our Own SRLA Students!
Wear your favorite team jersey, and donate items for the Eleventh Hour Animal Rescue League.
 
Wednesday, January 31: Celebrating Our Nation
Come to school decked out in your favorite vacation place apparel, and please bring in an item to donate St. Joseph Food Pantry. Eighth Graders should be dressed in their full winter uniform for their Pinning Ceremony!
 
Thursday, February 1: Celebrating Vocations
Sport clothing from the decade of your choice! Please bring a $1.00 donation to support the Dominican Sisters Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary.
 
Friday, February 2: Multicultural Day
Class presentations will celebrate Patron Saints, followed by food and treats from the featured cultures. Parents are invited to attend!
 
Our 8th Grade Is Halfway There!
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As part of Catholic Schools Week, the 8th Grade Pinning Ceremony marks the halfway point of their final year at SRLA. A pin is given to each student as a remembrance of their time at this special place.
 
We invite you to contribute items for a celebratory brunch for the 8th Graders and their families in Ryan Hall following the ceremony. Donations can be dropped with Danny the morning of January 31. Thank you for supporting our 8th Grade!
 
Ready, Set, Read
The Scholastic Book Fair begins this Sunday, January 28 from 10:30am until 1:30pm, and students will shop with their classes Monday, January 29 through Thursday, February 1.
 
Get ready ahead of time by setting up your Scholastic eWallet, a safe cash-free way for your child to shop. And againthis year, contribute to your teacher's eWallet and they can pick out books for their classroom, completely tax-free!
 
Parents and caregivers, please consider lending a hand! Remember that all volunteers must have an active certification through Protecting God's Children.
 
Thank you for your support!
SRLA HSA
 
Last Call for After-school Enrichment
 
There's still time to sign up for the 2024 Beyond the Bell Enrichment Program at SRLA! Space is limited—secure your student's spot by Monday, January 29.
 
We're asking for a few extra hands to help enrichment run smoothly, so please sign up to volunteer! Protecting God's Children is a requirement for all parent volunteers.
 
Contact Alexandra Falzon-Paetow, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with any questions!
 
Win Some Winter Treats
Student Council is raffling off a winter basket full of goodies!
 
Chances can be purchased before morning prayer in the gym until Thursday, February 1:
  • $1 for 1 chance
  • $2 for 3
  • $5 for 7
  • $10 for 15
 
BINGO Tickets!
 
We hope you can all join us on Saturday, February 24 for Designer Bag BINGO in the SRLA gym!
 
Doors open at 6 pm and BINGO starts at 7 pm for this adult-only event. Tickets are $40 each and include 12 rounds of BINGO and a dauber. The night will also include:
  • Lucky Draw Raffle — Buy tickets to win fun accessories! ($25/sheet)
  • Golden Raffle — Buy tickets to win one of three even more fabulous purses! ($10/ticket) 
  • Dessert Bar featuring yummy homemade treats! 
 
Additional details, including information on table reservations and how the night will look, will be coming soon.  The gym has a limited number of seats, so get your ticket today!
 
Looking forward to a great night of BINGO and BAGS!
 
Questions? Contact Lucy Chambers, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Raven Nation Bball
Cheer on your Ravens at their away games this wekeend!
 
Friday, January 26
  • 7:15pm 7/8 Boys vs. IHM, 1571 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains
  • 8:15pm 7/8 Boys vs. St. Michael's, 40 Alden St., Cranford
 
Saturday, January 27
  • 2:15pm 7/8 Girls vs. St. John the Apostle, 571 Valley Rd., Clark
 
Sunday, January 28
  • 3:15pm 7/8 Boys vs. Holy Trinity School, 315 1st St., Westfield
  • 4:45pm 7/8 Boys vs. IHM, 1571 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains
 
Go Ravens!
 
DATES TO REMEMBER
 
1/28 2/2 Catholic Schools Week | Scholastic Book Fair
1/28 Open House
1/31 Eighth Grade Pinning Ceremony, 9am
2/2 Multicultural Day | 12:10pm Dismissal | Aftercare ends at 4pm
2/19 Presidents' Day | School closed
2/23 Dress-down Day for Charity | 12:10pm Dismissal
2/24 Designer Bag BINGO
 

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