Next week is Red Ribbon Week - the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Red Ribbon Week celebrations are an opportunity for communities, individuals and families to focus on keeping children safe through a commitment to drug abuse prevention and education and a commitment to live healthy, drug free lives and build safer healthier communities.

In celebration of Red Ribbon Week this year, the Millburn Municipal Alliance Committee is sponsoring an Art Contest for which the students have been working with Ms. Fowler during Art classes for their submissions.  Deadline for submission has been extended to Wednesday, October 20th.  Students are encouraged to WEAR RED on Monday, October 25th for a FREE DRESS DOWN DAY. -H.S.A.

Dear SRLA Families,

Photo Day has been moved to Thursday , October 21st. 

Unfortunately, the delay in winter uniforms coming from Flynn and O’Hara necessitates we change the winter uniform date to 11/29/21

So, what does this mean?

• Students will wear their fall uniform for picture day

• Students will continue to wear their fall uniforms until 11/29

• Students may mix and match pieces from their winter uniform, should they have them.

• The date of 11/29 should allow for everyone to receive their winter uniform.

• If not, please stay tuned for future updates.

• Most vendors have struggled with the shipping and in most cases the suppliers were affected as well.

We will not have class photos again this year.

 Photo schedule:

Grade 8 Gold: 8:30-8:50

Grade 8 Blue: 8:55:-9:15

Pre-k 2.5 & 3: 9:15-9:30

Pre-k 4: 9:30-9:45

Grade K: 9:45--10:00

Grade 1: 10:00-10:15

Grade 2: 10:15-10:30

Grade 3: 10:30-10:45

Grade 4: 10:45-11:00

Grade 5 : 11:00--11:15

Grade 6 Blue: 11:15-11:30

Grade 6 Gold : 11:30-11:45

Grade 7 : 11:45-12:00

The Photo Day process will be a bit different this year as there will not be order forms. Parents will receive an email after photo day with a link to view and order photos. If you choose to order, your package will ship directly to your home. 

So, what does this mean?

• Students will wear their fall uniform for picture day

• Students will continue to wear their fall uniforms until 11/29

• Students may mix and match pieces from their winter uniform, should they have them.

• The date of 11/29 should allow for everyone to receive their winter uniform.

• If not, please stay tuned for future updates.

• Most vendors have struggled with the shipping and in most cases the suppliers were affected as well.

Thank you for your patience,

 

Principal Underwood

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Dear Parents, Photo Day has been moved to Thursday , October 21st.  We will not have class photos again this year.   All students need to be in the regular winter uniform. The following schedule is just a framework for photo day. Your child will be called down and individual photos will be taken outside.  Photo schedule:   Grade 8 Gold: 8:30-8:50 Grade 8 Blue: 8:55:-9:15 Pre-k 2.5 & 3: 9:15-9:30 Pre-k 4: 9:30-9:45 Grade K: 9:45--10:00 Grade 1: 10:00-10:15 Grade 2: 10:15-10:30 Grade 3: 10:30-10:45 Grade 4: 10:45-11:00 Grade 5 : 11:00--11:15 Grade 6 Blue: 11:15-11:30 Grade 6 Gold : 11:30-11:45 Grade 7 : 11:45-12:00   The Photo Day process will be a bit different this year as there will not be order forms. Parents will receive an email after photo day with a link to view and order photos. If you choose to order, your package will ship directly to your home.    Thank you, Principal Tina Underwood This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Good Morning SRLA Families: We’re excited to announce that our fall fundraiser is launching TODAY! Once again we’ll be partnering with Charleston Wrap to raise funds in support of our 8th grade class. Charleston has tons of great gifts, wrapping paper and all the fixings to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season and beyond! Participation is quick and easy. All you have to do is: 1) Register at www.charlestonwrapstore.com and enter our organization ID: 12719 2) Use the email-invite generator to invite friends & family to shop and support! 3) Shop! (All online orders ship directly to the purchaser) ‘Tis almost the season and this fundraiser closes on November 29th so shop early and often! Thanks in advance for your support, The 8th Grade Class https://portal.charlestonwrap.com/email-2/

St. Rose Basketball Registration We are very excited to announce to you that the registration is open for the St. Rose 2021-2022 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 10/22 -      Registration fees: $125 per child (Families will be billed via Smart Tuition on 12/1) -      Please click here - St. Rose Basketball Registration link to complete the online registration   -      Please click below to download the following forms. Once completed you can submit them to the front desk in an envelope marked Basketball ‘21-’22 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 -      New Uniform cost (not included in registration) : $110 (Families will be billed via Smart Tuition on 12/1) -      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 Season Dates -      11/15/21                    Practice Begins -      11/27/21 - 11/28/21   St. Rose Thanksgiving Tournament -      12/03/21                    Regular Season Starts -      02/27/22                    Regular Season Ends -      03/03/22                    Playoffs Begin -      03/16/22                    Playoffs End -      03/19/22 - 03/22/22   Tournament of Champions If you have any questions please email the Athletic Director - Harcourt Lucius This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Basketball Coaches & Volunteers If you are interested in Coaching or volunteering during the season, please click here to complete the Coaching-Volunteer Survey. If you are interested in Coaching or volunteering during the ‘21-22 Basketball Season. You must complete the Protecting God’s Children Class and complete the Newark CYO Volunteer application. The following Protecting God’s Children classes are available -       St. Teresa Avila in Summit is running a class on October 27 at 9.30. It’s open to everyone and there are no restrictions on numbers. You can register online on the Virtus website or walk in in the morning. Click here to Register online -       St. Rose of Lima will be hosting one specifically for St. Rose Volunteers and Coaches on Nov 11, 2021 All coaches and volunteers are required to complete the Protecting God’s Children Training which is good for 5 years. Protecting God’s Children will be held at St. Rose on 11/11/21 for all those interested in volunteering and/or coaching. There will be a meeting for all those interested in Coaching or volunteering to assist with basketball season on Thursday 10/14 @ 8:30 PM. Please complete the Coaches - Volunteer Survey and you will receive the invite to the meeting tomorrow also. . -      Fall Basketball Coaches - Volunteer Meeting

We are very excited to announce to you that the registration is open for the St. Rose 2021-2022 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 10/22

-       Registration fees: $125 per child (Families will be billed via Smart Tuition on 12/1)

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

-       Please click below to download the following forms. Once completed you can submit them to the front office in an envelope marked Basketball ‘21-’22 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

-       New Uniform cost (not included in registration) : $110 (Families will be billed via Smart Tuition on 12/1)

-       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

Season Dates

-       11/15/21                     Practice Begins

-       11/27/21 - 11/28/21    St. Rose Thanksgiving Tournament

-       12/03/21                     Regular Season Starts

-       02/27/22                     Regular Season Ends

-       03/03/22                     Playoffs Begin

-       03/16/22                     Playoffs End

-       03/19/22 - 03/22/22    Tournament of Champions

Coaches - Volunteers

If you are interested in Coaching or volunteering during the ‘21-22 Basketball Season. You must complete the Protecting God’s Children Class and complete the Newark CYO Volunteer application. There is a PGC class scheduled for 10/14

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

All coaches and volunteers are required to to complete the Protecting God’s Children Training which is good for 5 years. Protecting God’s Children will be held at St. Rose on 11/11/21 for all those interested in volunteering and/or coaching.

There will be a meeting for all those interested in Coaching or volunteering to assist with basketball season on Wednesday 10/13 @ 7:30 PM. A reminder will be sent out closer to the meeting date but here is the link also

-       Fall Basketball Coaches - Volunteer Meeting

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Looking to fulfill your volunteer hours? The Farmers Market has availability for 5 volunteers to help at the event this Friday (10/15) from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Prior to the event, all volunteers must submit the following to Mrs. Underwood: ·     volunteer application form ·     proof of COVID vaccination or negative COVID test ·     compliance with Protecting God's Children If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your available times to help out.  Thanks, The H.S.A.

Friday, OCTOBER 29, 2021 6th Annual Trunk or Treat Trunk set-up:12:00 Noon Trunk or Treat 1:30PM – 2 :30PM D.J. fun in the lot. What is a Trunk-or-Treat? It's when Academy families get together in the church parking lot, park their cars, open up the trunks of their cars, and children come around to each car to Trunk-or-Treat!!! To really get into the spirit~ Academy parents can open their trunks to reveal Halloween-themed decorations. Children can walk from trunk to trunk to look at the decorations and receive treats such as Halloween Stickers, Pencils, Erasers, Bags of Apple Slices, Pre-Wrapped goodies and the like!!! Please see the non-food Halloween treats flyer for suggestions! Here are some fun Halloween activities you can do for the Trunk-or-Treat: Trunk Decorating Contest: an optional activity for those who would like to decorate the trunk of their vehicle for the Trunk-or-Treat! Any parent may participate: just let your class parent know in advance! Costume Restrictions: The following Costume restrictions apply!!! No clowns, masks, blood, guts, gore, weapons, or inappropriate dress/costume. ***Remember to wear your school uniform and change after lunch!!** *Masks are required and all treats will be enjoyed at home.

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that there is No School Monday, October 11th for Columbus Day and professional development.

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood  
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Positions:

Class Representatives open to Grades 5, 6 ,7 and 8

Secretary and Treasure open to Grades 6, 7 and 8

Student Council President open to 8th Grade only

Students interested in running for Student Council must follow the instructions listed below to qualify for a position:

1.      Write and submit a letter of intent stating that they are interested in a position on the board. It is suggested that the letter include the candidate’s goals and objectives for the position they will be running for at SRLA. Due date is on or before 10/15, no exceptions.

2.      Student Council Mentors are Mrs. Machen and Principal Underwood. We will meet with and provide guidance for all interested in running for the council throughout the election process.

3.      Meetings will be held throughout the year. They will take place during the lunch/recess period.

4.      Part of the election process will involve public speeches and posters outlining to your fellow students just why they should vote for you! Posters must have Principal Underwood’s seal of approval before they are hung in the halls. Failure to do so will result in instant removal from the Student Council race.

5.      Upon receipt of your letter of intent, candidates for the Executive Board positions will receive a packet containing all of the paperwork that must be completed along with guidelines and deadlines.

6.      Candidates will speak for 2-3 minutes about their plans for the school should they be elected.(two separate meeting to better ensure safe spacing) both will be held on Thursday, October 28^th.

7.      Attendees will be expected to follow the general rules of conduct for the speeches and election which will be posted for everyone.

8.      The election will be held on Tuesday, November 2^nd.

Please note the following:

    - 5th grade students may only run for Class Representatives.

    - 6th grade students may run for Class Representative as well as the Executive Board positions of Secretary and Treasurer.

    - 7th grade students may run for all positions except that of Student Council President.

    - 8th grade students may run for all positions without exception. 

If you have any questions or wish to submit a letter of intent, please see Principal Underwood or Mrs. Machen.

* There will be two representatives elected from each grade. A separate election will be held in each homeroom for these positions.

Please feel free to reach out to me should you have any additional questions,

Principal Underwood
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Dear SRLA Families,

Failing to learn anything from Covid-19, we planned to switch over to winter uniforms just in time for photo day, October 19^th (rain date 10/21). Unfortunately, the delay in winter uniforms coming from Flynn and O’Hara necessitates we change the winter uniform date to 11/29/21

So, what does this mean?

• Students will wear their fall uniform for picture day

• Students will continue to wear their fall uniforms until 11/29

• Students may mix and match pieces from their winter uniform, should they have them.

• The date of 11/29 should allow for everyone to receive their winter uniform.

• If not, please stay tuned for future updates.

• Most vendors have struggled with the shipping and in most cases the suppliers were affected as well.

Thank you for your patience,

Principal Underwood
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Quick update! The Annual Farmers' Market will be in the gym. Principal Underwood This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 10/15/21 Farmers Market Schedule 7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.:  Event Set-Up   Farmers Market Walk-Through Schedule 8:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.             Pre-K3 (8 students)  9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.             Pre-K4 (18 students) 9:15 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.             Kindergarten (21 students) 9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.             1st Grade(21 students) 9:45 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.             2nd Grade (20 students) 10:00 a.m. -10:10 a.m.           3rd Grade (21 students)      10:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.        4th Grade (15 students)    10:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.         5th Grade (18 students) 10:35 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.         6th Grade Blue (17 students) 10:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.         6th Grade Gold (17 students) 10:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.         7th Grade (18 students) 11:05 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.         Open period 11:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.         8th Grade Blue (16 students) 11:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.         8th Grade Gold (18 students) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.:      Event Clean-Up

Friday, October 29, 2021 Trunk set-up:12:00 Noon Trunk or Treat 1:15PM – 2 :30PM What is a Trunk-or-Treat? It's when Academy families get together in the church parking lot, park their cars, open up the trunks of their cars, and children come around to each car to Trunk-or-Treat!!! To really get into the spirit~ Academy parents can open their trunks to reveal Halloween-themed decorations. Children can walk from trunk to trunk to look at the decorations and receive candy and treats such as Halloween Stickers, Pencils, Erasers, Apple Slices, Small Oranges, Popcorn, Trail Mix and the like!!! Please see the non-food Halloween treats flyer for suggestions! Here are some fun Halloween activities you can do for the Trunk-or-Treat: 1. Trunk Decorating Contest: an optional activity for those who would like to decorate the trunk of their vehicle for the Trunk-or-Treat! 2. Any parent may participate: just let your class parent know in advance! 3. Prizes will also be awarded for the best parent and /or pet costumes!!! (Yes, pets are invited!) Costume Restrictions: The following Costume restrictions apply!!! No clowns, masks, blood, guts, gore, weapons, or inappropriate dress/costume. ***Remember to wear your school uniform and change after lunch!!**

Annual Farmers' Market Our HSA is pleased to once again offer our students an incredible Farmers' Market experience in our very own Parking Lot! An incredible display of fall fruits and vegetables will be offered to our students to sample. In addition, our lucky students will select a sample to take home with them as well!!! Enjoy your day, Principal Underwood This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 10/15/21 Farmers Market Schedule 7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.:  Event Set-Up Parking lot eleven rectangle tables set up along the sidewalk railing (see special diagram).   Farmers Market Walk-Through Schedule 8:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.             Pre-K3 (8 students)  9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.             Pre-K4 (18 students) 9:15 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.             Kindergarten (21 students) 9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.             1st Grade(21 students) 9:45 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.             2nd Grade (20 students) 10:00 a.m. -10:10 a.m.           3rd Grade (21 students)      10:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.        4th Grade (15 students)    10:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.         5th Grade (18 students) 10:35 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.         6th Grade Blue (17 students) 10:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.         6th Grade Gold (17 students) 10:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.         7th Grade (18 students) 11:05 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.         Open period 11:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.         8th Grade Blue (16 students) 11:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.         8th Grade Gold (18 students) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.:       Event Clean-Up

Parents,

When emailing when your student will be absent or a dismissal change, please copy your student's teacher and be sure that your e-mail subject line indicates a change in pick up or a student being absent. 

It is also helpful to let us know if the student is aware of the change in dismissal.

Please note that it is best if you do not email by replying to a previous email as the subject line such as RE : Lunch menu, RE : Raven Rundown.

Thank you

Parents, Please see the information below if you are planning to travel for the holidays. Please be advised that this Travel Policy could change at any time. Thank you, Principal Tina Underwood  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dear Middle School Parents,

     I am happy to announce that working on the school newspaper for the 2021-2022 school year has begun! The Raven’s Nest school newspaper will be published three times this year once in the seasons of fall, winter, and spring. As of October 4^th, students will be able to participate as “journalists” in various ways such as an editor, writer, illustrator, photographer, or co coordinator.

As discussed in class, meetings will be virtual (no need to worry about pick up) each Monday from 3:30-4:00 through a Google Meet link that is posted on Google Classroom.   Many of your children have signed up for a position and are very excited to be a part of this collaborative effort.   

  We will be working hard to bring many stories about the events happening at SRLA to the community and cannot wait to bring it one the best school newspapers to life with all our many talents and skills!

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

Best regards,

Mrs. Muller

Middle School Language Arts 

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