Saint Rose of Lima Academy Summer Hours
9am-1pm Monday through Thursday

Raven Rundown, 10/13/2023

12:10 Dismissal Tomorrow / Dress Down Day for charity

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 13th, is a 12:10 dismissal day. It is also a Dress Down Day for charity.

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.

 Note: Aftercare ends at 4:30 tomorrow.

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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Basketball Registration

'23-'24 St. Rose Basketball Registration is open

 

We are very excited to announce to you that the registration is open for the St. Rose 2023-2024 Basketball Season

 

Team Overview

 

St. Rose will be offering four (6) Divisions from Grades 3-8 for both Boys & Girls

 

-    3rd/4th Boys

-    3rd/4th Girls

-    5th/6th Boys

-    5th/6th Girls

-    7th/8th Boys

-    7th/8th Girls

 

Registration - Must be completed no later than 10/13/23

 

-    Registration fees: $165 per child (Families will be billed once the registration process is complete. Payment is due by October 30, 2023 )

-    Please click here - St. Rose Basketball Registration link to complete the online registration

 

-    Please be sure to complete the attached forms. Once completed you can submit them to Danny in an envelope marked Basketball ‘23-’24 or email scanned copies of the documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

-    CYO Required Forms

 

-    St. Rose Health & Physical Forms

Uniforms

-   Uniform cost (not included in registration) : $150 (Families will be billed once the registration process is complete. Payment is due by October 30, 2023)

-    Includes: Jersey, Shorts, Shooting Shirt

-    We will send a uniform order email form out to everyone once registrations have been submitted

-    If your child has played and still has their uniform, please check to see if their uniform still fits so they can use it for this season

 

Season Dates

-    11/13       Practice Begins

-    11/24/ - 11/25   St. Rose Thanksgiving Tournament

-    12/01     Regular Season Starts

-    02/24      Regular Season Ends

-    03/02     Playoffs Begin

-    03/10      Playoffs End

-    03/14 - 03/18 Tournament of Champions

 

Coaches - Volunteers

If you are interested in Coaching or volunteering during the ‘23-24 Basketball Season,you must complete the Protecting God’s Children Class and complete the Newark CYO Volunteer application.

You must fill out the Volunteer Handbook.

All coaches and volunteers are required to complete the Protecting God’s Children Training which is good for 5 years. 

 

If you are interested in Coaching or volunteering during the season, please click here to complete the Coaching-Volunteer Survey.

 

There will be a meeting for all those interested in Coaching or volunteering to assist with basketball season on Wednesday 10/18 @ 7:30 PM. A reminder will be sent out closer to the meeting date but here is the link also--Coaches/Volunteer Meeting Link

 

GO RAVENS!

Harcourt Lucius

SRLA Athletics Director

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Raven Rundown, 10/6/2023

No School Monday October 9th

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that there is No School Monday, October 9th for Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood   

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Social Outreach Halloween Costume Drive

ST. ROSE OF LIMA ACADEMY

presents

SEPTEMBER 6TH - OCTOBER 18TH 2023

For thousands of children across New Jersey, the Halloween traditions of costumes, candy and trick-or-treating are anything but magical. For these children, Halloween costumes often don’t make the list of essentials in the family budget. Halloween carnivals, trick-or-treating and the possibility of being your favorite super hero – even for a night – all disappear when you don’t have a costume. Help Jersey Cares bring imaginations and magic to life for children living in New Jersey by collecting new & gently used Halloween costumes.

Collection Dates:

From now until Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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St. Rose of Lima Academy has signed up to be a

Jersey Cares Halloween Costume Collection Site.

We will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED costumes

for youths between the ages of 0-14.

(Please refrain from donating stained or torn costume items).

 

Items ACCEPTED for the Halloween Costume Drive Include:

·       New or gently used costumes (ages 0-14)

·       Halloween masks

·       Costume accessories (wands, wings, capes, etc.)

·       Unused Halloween face make-up

·       Candy pails or treat bags

THE COLLECTION BIN IS LOCATED IN THE FOYER.

 

Thank you so much for your support! 

Farmers Market Schedule

Fall is upon us with it's chilly mornings and warm afternoons. Which means that the Annual SRLA Farmer's Market, hosted by the H.S.A., is right around the corner!  

Please join us on Friday, October 13 in the gym, for apple cider donuts, apples and seasonal vegetables.  

Teachers, Clergy Members and Students are invited to walk the market and select a few items to bring home to their families.  

The Farmer’s Market opens at 8:45 am and classes will be brought down according to the following schedule:

8:45 am - 8:55 am Pre-K3

9:00 am - 9:10 am Pre-K4

9:15 am - 9:25 am Kindergarten

9:30 am - 9:40 am 1st Grade

9:45 am - 9:55 am 2nd Grade

10:00 am - 10:10 am 3rd Grade

10:15 am - 10:25 am 4th Grade

10:30 am - 10:40 am 5th Grade

10:45 am - 10:55 am 6th

11:00 am - 11:10 am 7th Grade

11:15 am - 11:25 am 8th Grade Blue

11:30 am - 11:40 am 8th Grade Gold

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you,

The H.S.A.

8th Grade Fundraiser

Hello SRLA Families! 

The 8th grade is kicking off its first fundraiser of the year and we need YOUR help! 

As most of you know, the 8th grade raises funds to pay for the wonderful traditions and events held for our 8th graders and their families in their final year at SRLA. 

Some of those events include a spiritual retreat, a class excursion to Rocking Horse Ranch, and the graduation dinner dance that takes place on their last day at St. Rose. 

We hope that you enjoy all the different fundraisers we have planned this year! From beautiful Holiday papers and home goods, delicious Thanksgiving pies, to dress down days, tasty dining opportunities and more! We hope you find something that makes you happy to support our kiddos!  

THANK YOU in advance for your generosity! 

Our first fundraiser is COMING SOON! Take a sneak peek at the holiday goodies from Charleston Wrap!

With lots of love, 

The 8th graders & their families

Raven Rundown, 9/29/2023

Fall Food Truck Festival Tickets on Sale Now!

 

On Friday, October 13th from 7-10PM, the SRLA parking lot will transform into a fun, fall festival. Grab some tasty eats from our fabulous food trucks, toast the new school year while listening to great LIVE MUSIC, and top it off with a sweet treat from our dessert truck.

We would love for you to join us for the Annual SRLA Fall Food Truck Festival!

 You may purchase your tickets online now -- the ticket price of $70/per person includes a souvenir cup.

You may also pre-order an SRLA commemorative pint glass and/or wine glass — limited availability-so get yours now!!

Beer and wine are available but feel free to bring your beverage of choice. Also, don’t forget to enter the annual cornhole tournament! (Bring cash to play cornhole and 50/50!)

Teachers! Your admittance to the event is complimentary! Please see the ticket link to purchase tickets for any guests!

Additional Ways to Help:

Be a Sponsor!

Support our fundraising efforts and become a Blue Sponsor at $50, a Gold Sponsor at $100 or a Raven at $200! Please make your contribution by Wednesday, October 11th if you wish to be recognized for your sponsorship at the Fall Food Truck Festival.

Volunteer!

Please sign up for a shift to help out before, during or after the event. We need people at check-in, to bartend, and help with set-up and clean-up. Check out the Sign Up Genius Link to sign up.

Any Questions?

Contact co-chairs Jennifer Coleman (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Mara Sirhal (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

We hope to see you all there! And remember to book your babysitter now, as this is an adult-only event.

~SRLA HSA

 
 

Raven Rundown, 9/22/2023

Walk-A-Thon Thursday, October 19th

Dear Parents/Guardians: 

We are happy to announce that the SRLA Walk-a-thon will take place in the church parking lot on Thursday, October 19 between 10am-12pm. All students participate in this annual event that generates school spirit while raising funds at the same time!

Schedule:

PreK- 4th Grade will walk from 10-10:45am

5th-8th Grade will walk from 11am-11:45am

Each student has a minimum fundraising goal of $100. Please register, get involved and encourage your child to reach out to friends and family on behalf of their school. Prizes will be awarded for the top earning class and individuals. 

We will once again be using Pledgestar as our online fundraising platform, which makes it much easier for you to request pledges from your family and friends, to make secure credit card donations online. 

Please register now to help SRLA raise as much as we can to help cover costs of School Assemblies, Facilities Improvements, Community Outreach, Class Parties, Faculty Recognition, etc.

Easy to Follow Instructions or Scan the QR Code:

Go to http://pledgestar.com/roseoflima

Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”

Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”

Follow the instructions on-screen to register Walker(s) and add family and friends

When you finish, the system emails pledge requests to your family and friends, and allows them to make secure credit card donations online. You get notified each time a pledge is made, and you can track your pledge progress online.

Thank you in advance for your support.

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Raven Rundown, 9/15/2023

Spiritwear!

Laptops for students in grades 5-8

Students in grades 5-8 and parents.

We are offering students in grades 5-8 the opportunity to use a laptop computer in school. There are two options.

1. Students may bring their own device.

2. Students may request a device from the school.

If you would like to take advantage of one of these options, please fill out the appropriate forms and hand them in to your homeroom teacher.

The requirements are the following:

All students and parents must sign the Acceptable Use Agreement for Technology. 

If students wish to bring their own device, students and parents must also sign and return the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) form

If students wish to have a school device assigned to them, students and parents must also sign the Laptop Computer Use Agreement. Devices will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

All three forms are attached.

Please email me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you.

Mr. Miller

Directory of Technology

Saint Rose of Lima Academy

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Laptop Computer Agreement

Bring Your Own Device

Acceptable Use Agreement for Technology

Save the Date: Fall Food Truck Festival

 

 Save the date for our annual Fall Food Truck Festival

  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th from 7:00-10:00 PM

Get ready for some great food, live music, games and refreshing beverages!

Beer and Wine will be served.

An email with a link to purchase your tickets will be out soon, but lineup up your babysitters now!!! 

 
 

Raven Rundown, 9/8/2023

2023-2024 SRLA HSA Sign Up

Dearest SRLA Families, 

Welcome New Families and Welcome Back to our returning families for SRLA's 2023-2024 school year! We hope your children are all settling into the routines of school and enjoying their first days. We are so excited to have another wonderful year at St. Rose of Lima Academy! 

The SRLA HSA, or Home School Association, is our school's liaison between school and home. We are a group of volunteer parents who work together to raise necessary funds for our operating budget, make improvements to our school, and bring in wonderful cultural programs for our children and their continued education.

Below is our "Mandatory HSA Sign Up" that each family agreed to participate in when they registered at SRLA. This signup breaks down the different volunteer opportunities at SRLA so parents can choose where they prefer to participate, or what works best with their schedule.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Please sign up (each parent/guardian) for whichever fundraising or volunteering event you'd like to be involved in for the 2023-2024 school year. It's that simple! And, don't worry, all events are supported by the HSA and Chairs so we will be there every step of the way!

Keep in mind that there will be additional events to support our school that come up throughout the year, such as 8th-grade fundraising, class events, Christmas gift-giving, and Wish Upon a Star, just to name a few. This signup is simply a baseline for volunteering.

Please pick a spot by November 1, 2023. Volunteer hours will be assessed at the end of the year and fees will be charged at that time if you decide not to volunteer. If you would like to opt-out for the year, a $350 fee will be charged to your Blackbaud account.

Please note: If your name is already on the Sign Up Genius, if you are a Class Parent, or if you are on the Advisory Board, you are not required to sign up for anything else (but please do, if you'd like!)

Already volunteering for something you don't see here? Just email Rose and Carla, HSA Presidents at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you so much for your time and commitment to our school!

The SRLA HSA

Sign Up Here 

School Eatery’s Hot Lunch Program

School Eatery’s hot lunch program

Dear Parents, Students and Staff,

Our hot lunch program, School Eatery, has a few notes for you. 

The School Lunch program will begin on Monday, September 11th.

Please find below the details that are required for a parent to register themselves to the School Eatery website.

Website: https://schooleatery.ahotlunch.com

Domain name (Only on iPhone): schooleatery (one word, no caps)

School code: RLA

Please note the application is not available for Android based devices. 

Instructions 

Please sign up at https://schooleatery.ahotlunch.com and choose ‘PARENT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.’ You will receive an email to activate your account and will need a school code to add your child/children. When adding your child please select the classroom to complete the process.

Important Notice

The cut off time to either place or cancel an order is 8.00 AM of service day. No additions or subtractions can be made / requested after that point in time.

All families and staff will need to register and add their students on our hot lunch platform. 

If you have previously used the program, re registration is not required. 

The reason behind this is to provide our generous volunteers that distribute lunches to all of our little ones, the correct information for your student. 

Students graduate to the next grade up, and this needs to be in our system in order to have distribution run flawlessly. 

Once logged in, if you have any questions or need assistance, click on the Software Support option on the bottom left of your navigation panel or contact us by clicking the link to Chat with us.

We look forward to serving you this school year.

Warm regards,

SCHOOL EATERY

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Liturgical Calendar 2023 - 2024

 

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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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