School/Church Information

Dear Parents and Guardians:

May 14, 2024

Happy Reading Week! While our special events began last Friday, so far, this week has been

very exciting. This has been a tradition at St. Rose for years and one that is educational in

promoting reading and also a lot of fun. Please remember our Scholastic Book Fair is open all

week and all classes will be visiting. Contact your child’s homeroom teacher if you have

questions about the shopping day. Please see the attached flyer for details regarding the

Reading Week!

The Bookfair will be open on Friday during Grandparents Day. Please complete and send in

your child’s flyer prior to Grandparents Day if you have not already done so, as it serves as a

permission slip for dismissal. All are welcome to our celebration of Mass at 10:30 am at SSRC

and our downstairs reception immediately following Mass.

On Monday, May 20th we will host a dress-down day with a voluntary collection which will be

used toward recognizing the 15th anniversary of Father Andrew Messinia’s ordination. Father

gives much of his time to our community and to show him our appreciation we want to have an

announcement in the RI Catholic next month. During June it is a tradition for parishes to

acknowledge their Pastor on their anniversary. As always the collection is voluntary but we hope

that everyone will support the dress down day.

As a reminder tomorrow we will also host another dress down for a special cause; Idiopathic

Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, or IPH. Mrs. Gail Pecchia, one of our middle-school Math

teachers, has organized this event for a child dear to her heart. The collection is voluntary but

they are asking pupils to wear yellow or blue. Please refer to the attached letter for details.

Our Annual Walk-A-Thon is happening on Thursday, May 23rd! Drop-off and dismissal are as

usual. All students should wear their gym uniform that day. The event is a fundraiser and

proceeds are used for our operational budget. Please support the program by helping your

child obtain sponsors. Details and a pledge sheet regarding this exciting tradition are

attached.

Peace,

Mrs. Izzi

Important dates For 2024-2025 Academic Year

● Thursday, August 29th

First Day Of School Students Rosebuds to Grade 8

● Thursday, October 3rd

Professional Day (PD) (spiritual retreat for faculty/staff) Electronic Day for

Students**

● Friday, October 25th

Parent Conferences (PD) Electronic Day for students

● Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th

Thanksgiving Recess

● Monday, December 23, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025,

Christmas Break (school resumes Monday, January 6th)

● Week of February 17, 2025

Winter Break (school resumes Monday, February 24th)

● Week of April 14th and Easter Monday, April 21st

Spring Break (school resumes Tuesday, April 22nd)

● Thursday, June 12th

Grade 8 Graduation

● Last Day of School

Friday, June 13th, 11:30 am dismissal; No Kids’ Haven offered

Scott Jablonski’s Children’s Books For Sale on Grandparents’ Day

St. Rose’s Grade 4 teacher, Mr. Jablonski, has recently self-published two children’s

books on Amazon: How Do You Stand Out?; You are Unique; Make a Difference in the

World! and 365 Daily Quotations To Build Character and Inspire Kids. Both will be

available at the Book Fair on Grandparents’ Day. These books were created to be

shared by parents, grandparents, caregivers and teachers with children inspiring them

to be kind, help others, share their talents, and be their best version. STAND OUT!

STAND OUT! (The 8 Do Always Habits) posters that go along with the theme of these

books will also be available in two different colors and sizes. Cash and Venmo may be

used when purchasing and a portion of the sales from this day will be donated back to

our school!

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found is growing. Please take the time to stop in to peruse when picking

up pupils from Kids’ Haven. We are having all Homerooms take a look but parents are

welcome to browse too.

Summer Camps/Programs

Chesterton Arts Week at Chesterton Academy

The fine arts are fundamental to our classical approach to education. They cultivate a

love for the beautiful, encourage students to take risks, and help them encounter their

own humanity by stepping into the tradition that includes great artists like Shakespeare,

Caravaggio, and Palestrina. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience

Chesterton through the Arts this summer! July 22nd-26th from 9am-4pm. Open to

Rising 7th-9th Graders. Visual Arts & Art History (9:00-11:30 AM) and Performing Arts &

Acting Intensive (12:00-4:00 PM). 610 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick RI 02886. Learn

More & Register: chestertonri.org/artsweek or Call: (401) 287-2280, Email:

rduffy@chestertonri.org

O-LA-Moon-Do-Camo

See the attached flier for this exciting summer camp opportunity for children ages 7-16

the week of July 22nd- August 2nd.

Summer Reading

Programs for 4 year olds through those entering Grade 10. Hosted by Clark University

there is a Summer Reading Skills program for children to enhance their comprehension,

reading speed, phonics, and love for reading. Call 1-800-903-0162 and see printed

flyers which will go home this week.

Co-Curricular

Choir

The choir will meet tomorrow for rehearsal in the multipurpose room. Students will sing

at Grandparents Day on Friday May 17th.

Band

Band will meet this Thursday May 16th from 2 -3pm. Band will not meet after school on

the Walk-a-thon date.

PTO News

Thank you to everyone who took the time to volunteer this week at the book fair! There's still

time on Thursday if you would like to help, sign up with this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48AEAF2DABFDC07-49415227-spring

Please save the date for the end of the year activities:

June 11th - Dine out at Papa's Ice Cream

June 13th - End of the Year Family Night

Middle School

Community Service

The remaining community service hours are due.

Please remember all middle school students are required to complete 15 hours of

service each year. This requirement counts as a quiz grade, as outlined in the parent

notice signed at the beginning of the year. Grade 8 students who wish to receive the

Blue Service Cord must complete 30 hours of service and write a reflection paper on

their service, also due by May 17.

Because there have not been as many opportunities to work in the church this Spring,

the requirement to have 5 hours at church/school will be waived and students who have

not completed the hours for that category may do so at home or in another community

setting.

Graduation

A letter was sent home to parents of grade 8 students with information regarding our

end-of-year traditions and graduation.

Families of Grades 7 and 8 please review the important information below for planning

purposes.

Monday, June 3: Eighth grade banquet

Wednesday, June 5: Grade 8 class photo with caps and gowns at 9:00 am; 1:00 pm

Eighth grade Stroll

Thursday, June 6: Grades 7 and 8 drop off at the church at 7:50 am to celebrate Mass

at 8:00 am. Seventh grade hosts a traditional breakfast, for the graduating class

following Mass. This will be held in the parish hall (Mass uniform required). Pick up for

Grade 7 is at 11:30 am from church; Grade 8 will be dismissed at noon from church.

Graduation Mass is Thursday, June 6th at 5:00 pm. Grade 7 students are

encouraged to attend!

Grade 8 Exam Dates

Friday, May 24th - Science

Wednesday, May 29th - Religion

Thursday, May 30th - Math

Friday, May 31st - Grammar Exam and Social Studies special project due (instead of a

social studies exam pupils will complete a special project)