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

7/8 boys Game tomorrow

 Dear Parents,

We would like to invite all families to come pack the Union Catholic gym tomorrow at 5pm for the 7/8 grade boys championship game. Raven Nation was on fire today and really made a difference to the players on the court! 

Thanks,

Principal Tina Underwood

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Report Card Instructions for Parents

Parents,

Report Cards for trimester 2 are now available online.  

To view the Report Cards, please follow the steps below.

Access the PowerSchool parent portal account:

 https://psrcan.psisjs.com/public/home.html

Once logged in, there will be an option on the left side of the screen for “Report Card.”

 Click on the option to see an online version, which can also be printed if you choose.

To see teacher comments, there will be an option for “Teacher Comments” also on the left side of the screen. Click on the option to see an online version. 

Be sure that you have selected the proper reporting term (T2) on the top left of the screen. The comments can also be printed if you choose.

Please note that if you have more than one child in the school, the children’s names will appear at the top left of the screen when you log in. Select the child’s name to see the information for that child. 

If you have any problems accessing your Parent Portal account, please feel free to email Mr. Miller at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

3/11 Raven Rundown

Proud Moment for SRLA

Dear Parents,

I received this kind note this morning from another principal and I must tell you how proud I am of our Entire Sports Organization,players, coaches, parents and volunteers.

Principal Tina Underwood

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Good Morning,

I am Stephanie Macaluso, Principal of Paramus Catholic High School who has a sixth-grade grandson at Holy Trinity in Westfield. Last night Holy Trinity and St. Rose of Lima played a basketball game. It was a great game. As I was leaving, I overheard one of the referees state to the other: " That game should have been recorded to show student athletes how to behave with good sportsmanship". They were very good. Your student athletes were very good, coaches were great also. We are doing something right!! God Bless Catholic schools!

Have a good day!

Dr. Stephanie Macaluso, Ed.D.

Principal

Paramus Catholic High School

Lifting of Mask Mandate Update

Below please find the official update from Archdiocese of Newark.

 Letter is attached here as well.

 

Please note: Masks are now optional for all students, all staff members, volunteers, and visitors.

 

The RCAN masking requirement for those who have not submitted proof of vaccination, visitors, and commercial vendors is lifted effective today, March 8th. 

 

Executive Order No. 253 remains in effect. Staff and volunteers who have not submitted proof of vaccination will remain subject to the State’s weekly COVID testing requirements.  

 

Principal Tina Underwood

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Talent Show Letter

Dear Parents and SRLA Community,

We would like to give you an update on the Into The Woods play that was planned at SRLA during the school year.

Due to circumstances, we will be moving the play to the 2022-2023 school year.

This school year, we will be having a Talent Show for fourth through eighth

grade in which students will be able to showcase their musical, dancing, and other performing talents.

An informational meeting will be held in the gym on March 7th for Grades/4, 5, and 6 from 2:45 until 3:30 and Thursday, March 10th for grades 7 and 8 from 2:45 until 3:30.

Sign Up sheets will be available outside Mrs. Muller’s room from March 7th through March 11th. Auditions will be held Monday, March 21st right after school.

Please be advised that groups should be limited to no more than five members.

More information will follow regarding audition times.

We are so excited to see our students shine !

Fondly,

Mrs. Muller and Ms. Lucius

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3/4 Raven Rundown

Yearbook Order Form

Please reply to: Ms. Harrington and Mr. Miller  

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YEARBOOK ORDERS

DUE Monday, April 4, 2022

Dear Parents:

The Class of 2022 is proud to offer to you for purchase a copy of the 2021 - 2022 St. Rose of Lima Academy Yearbook!

All students in grades pre-k through 8 have their photo in the yearbook, with many additional candid photos included. 

The cost of this hard-covered book is $30.00 each.  

This order is due on or before April 4th.

To receive a yearbook you must order it now;

additional copies will NOT be available at a later time.

To order your yearbook please complete the sheet below and send it to school OR reply to me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and the number or yearbooks you would like to order.

We will bill your SMART Tuition account $30.00 for each yearbook you order.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Thank you,

Ms. Harrington and Mr. Miller

Yearbook Coordinators

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DO NOT SEND A CHECK OR CASH – WE WILL BILL YOU THROUGH SMART

DUE April 4, 2022

 

Student’s Name:______________________________Grade:______

 

Student’s Name:______________________________Grade:______

 

 

__________ Number of Yearbooks

How Pretzels Became A Lent Tradition

Ash Wednesday

Everyone from SRLA attended the 9:00 am mass and received ashes or a blessing this morning for Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent.

After mass, the 4th and 5th grades were treated to a special lesson and baking experience with Sr. Sandy, they made Pretzels. 

Here is just a bit of history and the significance of the pretzel.  

How pretzels became a Lent tradition

Some traditions say that the earliest pretzels were rewards monks gave to their students for reciting their prayers correctly. But they ultimately became popular because of their simple ingredient list. The first pretzels were made with just flour, salt, and water. 

Christians in the seventh century followed strict rules about what they could eat during the season of Lent. Meat, dairy, fats, and eggs were all off-limits from Ash Wednesday through Easter. Pretzels could be made with inexpensive ingredients that followed the Lent fasting practices of the time. This made them popular.

The word Pretzel is derived from a German word that means “little arms.” The twisted shape of pretzels is meant to resemble two arms crossed in prayer. Making Lent pretzels is a way to remember that Lent is a season of prayer.

What is a Mask Check?

Dear SRLA Families,

Clarification:

A Mask Check is a basket of masks, all sizes and styles for our students who choose to wear masks as well as volunteers, workmen and vendors entering our school.

Please excuse the confusion.

Best,

Principal Underwood

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Preparing for March 7th lifting of Mask Mandate

Dear SRLA Families,

As we transition from our mandated mask wearing to optional mask wearing on Monday, March 7th. I would like to make you aware of our enhanced protocols given that the safety of all of our students and staff remain our top priority. Some of our highlighted areas include:

Cleaning Protocol

SRLA will continue to provide deeper, more frequent cleaning and disinfecting throughout the building, a practice that has served us well over the last two years.

Key efforts:

  • Classrooms will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by our cleaning crew both during the day by Johnny and after school hours by our night cleaning crew.
  • Water fountains/stations will continue to be sanitized regularly; we will continue to cover/disable mouth dispensers so only the bottle-filling option is available for our students. Students who forget their refillable water bottles are offered single Poland Spring water bottles in the office.

Classroom Spaces

Our aim is to use classroom spaces in a way that conforms with the applicable guidelines.

  • Student desks and tables in the classrooms will all face in the same direction
  • Wherever possible, seating will be spaced to allow for the recommended social distancing.
  • Desk shields will remain in place for the remainder of the school year.

Moving Throughout the School

  • All Middle School students will enter and exit through the main door for mask checks each morning and move directly to their homerooms.
  • All students in grades k-4 will enter and exit through the Devine Center door for mask checks and go directly to their homerooms.
  • All Pre-school students will enter and exit through the playground door for mask checks and go directly to their homerooms
  • Students who arrive late will sign in at the main door with Danny and will have a mask check when they receive their late pass for entrance to their homeroom or scheduled class already in progress.

Air Purification

Our goal is to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission by supplying the cleanest and highest quality air possible throughout each and every classroom and public area by using HEPA air purifiers throughout

Key Efforts:

  • Air Purification Systems and UV-C systems (pictured in the Raven Rundown) used in all classrooms to scrub the air and dramatically reduce the viral load in the air

Lunch

Lunch will be served in the cafeteria in four shifts. Four additional tables have been added so that students may be seated in every other seat which allows every student to be socially distanced while eating their lunch. Once the weather turns warmer, we may once again utilize the 16 picnic tables on our grounds.

Remember, our priorities are Safety, Presence and Student growth. I ask that you please refer to the school website for the complete Return-To-School Plan accessible directly from our homepage. https://www.srlacademy.org/

 Click below for:

Return-To-School Plan

As a reminder, here is the link for the Executive Order 253:

https://www.nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-253.pdf

Best,

Principal Underwood

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Clarification Regarding Lifting of Mask Mandate

Dear SRLA Families,

Clarification Regarding Executive Order 253 and Lifting of Mask Mandate at Archdiocesan Schools

The following message was sent by the Archdiocese and outlined here for your information.

The recent announcement that the mask mandate currently in place in all schools in New Jersey will be lifted as of March 7.

Although the announcement from the Governor’s office states that masks will no longer be required for staff or visitors, the Archdiocese of Newark remains cognizant of concerns raised by our school communities. The safety of our students and their families, as well as faculty and staff, remains our

utmost concern.

Therefore, until further notice, it remains the policy of the Archdiocese of Newark that masks will continue to be required for school administrators, staff, and volunteers who have not submitted proof of full vaccination, as enabled by New Jersey Executive Order 253.

School visitors and commercial vendors also are required to wear a mask in school buildings, regardless of vaccination status.

Please make sure that those who have not submitted proof of full vaccination, commercial vendors, and visitors are aware of this clarification.

The Archdiocese of Newark will continue to monitor circumstances and may require masks of all if conditions change, such as if there is an increase in COVID-19 cases within the school or local community, or a new statewide mandate.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood

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March and April Calendar

Dear Parents,

See the March and April calendars below.

You can find our school calendar as a link on the main page of the school web page at: http://www.srlacademy.org

Here is a direct link to the calendar section:

https://www.srlacademy.org/calendar/school-calendar

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood

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2/25 Raven Rundown

Stay Tuned For Possible Inclement Weather Notification

Dear Parents, 

Stay tuned for possible inclement weather notification.

 

Principal Tina Underwood 

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Budget Action Alert Compensatory Education

The Governor is set to introduce his proposed State Budget on March 8th.

See the info below about the Increase in Compensatory Education (basic skills) to $1,300 per service to provide additional time in teaching; and

Please let the Governor know that these items are of concern in his upcoming State Budget. It is important that our voices be heard with the Governor’s Office.

You can also contact Governor Murphy through the NJCC Voter Voice System

https://www.votervoice.net/NJCC/Campaigns/90922/Respond

Budget Action Alert Increase in Transportation Aid

The Governor is set to introduce his proposed State Budget on March 8th.

See the info below about the Increase in Transportation Aid to $1,150 in order to have transportation routes run for our students.

Please let the Governor know that these items are of concern in his upcoming State Budget. It is important that our voices be heard with the Governor’s Office.

You can also contact Governor Murphy through the NJCC Voter Voice System

https://www.votervoice.net/NJCC/Campaigns/90919/Respond

2/18 Raven Rundown

12:10 Dismissal Tomorrow 2/18 NO AFTERCARE

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow, Friday February 18th, is a 12:10 dismissal with NO AFTERCARE.

It is also a free dress down day!

All Preschool programs end at 11:25 on early dismissal/half days. 

School is closed on Monday, February 21st, in observance of Presidents' Day.

Principal Tina Underwood

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Lifting of Mask Mandate

Dear SRLA families,

Below please find the official mask mandate information I know everyone has been waiting for!!! Letter is attached here as well.

 

I am attending a conference at the Archdiocese at the moment but wanted to get this out to everyone immediately. 

 

Yes, we are still waiting on guidance on several additional issues but promise to share them with you!!

 

Be well,

Principal Tina Underwood

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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