Weekly Family Communication

The mission of Holy Rosary School is to help each child discover and fully develop their God-given talents. As a Catholic School community, we strive for excellence in our students’ spiritual, academic, physical, mental, aesthetic, and social-emotional growth. It is our intention that those who attend this institution mature into active citizens leading a committed faith life and reaching out to help others locally, nationally, and internationally with their wisdom, time, talent, and financial resources.

Dear Holy Rosary Families,

Thank you so much for your incredible support of this year's auction. Numbers are still being finalized, but it was a tremendous success due to our wonderful school families and hard working volunteers! We're in the home stretch of the year, already at the mid-point in the last trimester. It's hard to believe! With this in mind, I wanted to give you an update on our hiring and other happenings here at school.

First, we're excited to welcome the following new staff:

Michelle Shakinis, 5B Homeroom. Michelle is joining us from Michigan where she's been teaching as an interventionist. Prior to that, she taught in the Seattle Public Schools. Michelle is excited to join our Catholic school community where she can bring her faith into action as the new 5B homeroom teacher. We will miss Mr. Schreck as he retires.

Joseph Nguyen will join us as our new music teacher. Joseph spent the last three years teaching at Summit Atlas here in West Seattle and is excited to bring his passion for music to Holy Rosary! We will miss Miss Beck as she moves out of the area.

Jenny Romisher will join us as our new half day preschool teacher. We are expanding our preschool next year to include both half day and full day programming. Jenny recently served as a preschool director at other local preschools and is excited to be a part of our preschool programs.

Mary Lawrence will join us as a preschool aid, assisting in our expanded programs. Mary recently finished her college degree and is hoping one day to be a teacher!

And finally, Nikki Davison has made the decision to stay home with her new baby. We will miss Mrs. Davison greatly, as she has been a part of this community for nearly a decade. We have hired Mrs. Davison's student teacher, and long term substitute (and HRS alumni) Grace Witsoe to be the new 1A homeroom teacher.

As you can see, we've been busy hiring! We have one more aid position open, a shared position between kindergarten and the preschool. Information can be found here.

Finally, as I mentioned, we're thrilled to open a licensed full day pre k program this coming fall. Tauna Evans has spearheaded this work and we owe her a great deal of gratitude! In order to make this happen, we had to complete some construction in the preschool over spring break to remove a wall and add a hand washing station. I want to express my thanks to Haas Development & Construction and the Delafield family for donating their time and services to make this construction project happen. Thank you!

Many wonderful things are happening around here as we wrap up another special school year. Please join us to celebrate Father Oakland on May 15th at 6:30 for an ice cream social. All family members are invited! Also, please send any pictures you may have that include Father Oakland to jbarker@holyrosaryws.org ASAP.

In Christ,

Anna

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima– May 13, 2024

In 1917 Our Lady of Fatima appeared to three peasant children in Portugal: Lucia dos Santos and Francisco and Jacinta Marto. The children were visited by an angel who taught them to pray and make sacrifices. Beginning on May 13, Our Lady appeared to the children once each month through October 13. Our Lady of Fatima’s messages emphasized prayer and making sacrifices for sinners, a devotion to the Immaculate Heart, and saying a daily Rosary. In her July 13 visit, Our Lady asked the children to add this prayer to the end of each decade of the Rosary: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of thy mercy. Amen.” On the final visit to the three children, witnesses reported that after a period of rain, the sun broke through the clouds and began to dance across the sky, zigzagging toward earth, before returning to its position in the heavens.

Ways to celebrate:

· Say the rosary as a family and include the “O my Jesus..” prayer

· Make Portuguese food for dinner

· Teach your children about the appearance made by Our Lady of Fatima

• May 10th - 8th Grade Pizza
• May 15th - Parents Club/Fr Oakland Celebration, 6:30pm
  
• May 17th - Talent Show
• May 17th - Glow Bowl
• May 24th - Field Day
• May 24th - Noon Dismissal
• May 27th - No School, Memorial Day

We have made an adjustment to the 2024-2025 School Calendar. Our Half Day in March is on Friday the 21st. The calendar is available on the school website.

It's time for Pizza! Friday is 8th grade pizza day.

Yeehaw! Everyone will show their act at dress rehearsals on May 13 and 14. We need to adjust the times of the dress rehearsals to the afternoon, so new forms have been given out. (Email Ms.DeFeo with any questions mdefeo@holyrosaryws.org).

The Leadership Elective hopes everyone comes dressed for the Holy Rosary Rodeo Talent Show on May 17. Find those cowboy hats and kick up those boots... see you May 17 for the rodeo!

Join us in celebrating Fr. Oakland at our Parents Club Ice Cream Social On Wednesday, May 15th at 6:30pm. For more information, see our flier.

Please RSVP by Friday, May 10th to parentsclub@holyrosaryws.org

Please do not leave valuables in your car when parked outside the school or church. Thieves are always on the lookout, especially during mass times.

Join us as we bring back this fun and popular tradition.

When: May 17, 2024- 5:00 PM- 7:30 PM

Who: All Holy Rosary Students and their parents (Pre-K thru 8th Grade)

What: An Incredibly Fun & Memorable Time Bowling w/Family & Friends

Theme: Neon

Where: West Seattle Bowl – 4505 39th Ave. SW – westseattlebowl.com

Cost: $40 per person. Your SchoolAdmin account will be charged prior to the event.

Last day to sign up is May 15, 2024

Cost includes bowling, shoes, pizza/chicken strips/fries, cookie, and a glow necklace.

Sign Up For Fun HERE

We have many skirts, skorts and jumpers up for grabs. If you need any item from the Uniform Closet please contact Nannette at: NannetteBuroker@gmail.com

Currently we are getting requests for red cardigans, cadet jackets and sweatshirts. Please continue to turn in uniform items so the uniform closet can fulfill student requests. Thank you for those families who have turned in outgrown and unused uniforms.

We wanted to share that BASE for the 2023-24 School year is very full after completing the re-enrollment period for current BASE families.

Knowing that there is a great need in our community for before- and- after school care, we invite families to get on the BASE Wait List. Our hope is that there might be some movement over the next few months and BASE could accommodate some families who are still in need of care for the next school year.

Please complete the application form to get on the Waitlist: https://forms.gle/4dmmtenmZu5CyiEd7

Our BASE (Before and After School Enrichment) is seeking creative, confident, and energetic individuals to assist in its Extended Day Program beginning in September, 2024.

This is a part-time position, 6 -20 hours per week, primarily in the afternoons from 3-6. Additional hours are available on half-days and school closure days. We welcome former HRS students as well and can usually work around their high school schedule.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest to BASE director, Rachel at base@holyrosaryws.org.

End of the school year is arriving. Please help restock the uniform closet for Fall 2024 by turning in outgrown and unused uniforms plaid/navy skorts, skirts, jumpers, & Holy Rosary logo Red Items. 8th Grade Graduates, the closet will happily take your uniforms too. The closet does accept all HR red logo items & will get recycled into a special HR item if too worn out for a student to wear at school.

Uniforms will be out front on Thursday and Friday 2:45-3:15. Donations can bee dropped off as well.

*Uniform Closet requests please contact Nannette at: NannetteBuroker@gmail.com

*Uniform Closet is looking for volunteers that can sew & mend for the upcoming 2024-25 year. Contact Ellen at: Ellen.Voelker@gmail.com

We will have the lost and found outside Thursday and Friday at pick up. This is the final call to claim your items before we donate them. There are many expensive coats to be claimed!

Submit your volunteer hours by May 31st. Hours to be completed in the last 2 weeks of school (New Family Orientation, 8th Grade Baccalaureate Dinner, etc.) can be estimated and submitted before May 31st. Families will receive statements of incomplete hours June 3rd. Any questions - email admissions@holyrosaryws.org

It’s that time again! We are seeking nominations for the 2024 Parents Club Distinguished Service Award. This award is given annually to a parent who has dedicated considerable time and service, truly above and beyond, to make our school what it is! This award is often given to a parent of a graduating 8th grader, but nominations are not limited to 8th grade parents. Interested in nominating someone? Send your nomination to Parents Club President sacha@copelandgrp.com! Please submit your nominations by 5pm on Friday, May 24th.

It's time to dust off that bike, find missing helmets, and remember what the bike lock code is. All students are invited to participate by biking/walking/scooting/skipping to school during May. Raffle prizes will be given out during the month to students that participate. Print of the (attached) tracking calendar at home or pick one up in the front office. Bikes will be locked up on the north side of school.

What if I live too far away to bike? What if I take the bus to school?
When you get home, ride/scoot/walk for at least 15 minutes and it counts!

Have an adult sign off on your calendar and pick up a raffle ticket in front of the school the next day.

We also need volunteers to help cheer on and count bikers/scooters/walkers, hand out raffle tickets, and help students lock their bikes up every morning throughout the month. This is an approved volunteer hour activity.

Sign up for one (or more!) days HERE.

Don't let the music stop at the end of the year...............ELEMENTARY SUMMER BAND PROGRAM IS SET FOR JULY 8 - 12 AT KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Musical fun with Miss McKamey is the plan - having YOU attend will make it GRAND!!

Click the link for details:

https://students.arbitersports.com/kennedy-catholic-fine-arts-activities-programs/elementary-summer-band-2024

Walk with the Holy Rosary float in the WS Grand Parade this summer!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 20th!

We will meet in front of Menchie's at 10:30 am. Plan to finish between 1 and 2 pm.

It is so fun and a great way to log some volunteer hours. We will wave and hand out candy. Wagons and strollers welcome!

This year's float theme is Super Mario Bros. Sign up to come in future eFC's.

Woohoo, our largest fundraiser is in the books! This truly is a community event and thank you all for helping to pull it off. A huge thank you to the auction committee for the many hours logged to make this event a success.We are almost at the finish line! Please thank all these committee members who have worked tirelessly: Jenna Cohen, Shannon Daniel, Ozy Delafield, Lizzy Ellingson, Alana Holmquist, Renee Kurdzos, Bente Madtsen, Lisa Nooyen, Jamie Soderquist and Steffanie Zazulak.

Also, thank you to the 8th grade auction committee parents, who are “graduating” and moving on. Thanks to: Giulia Canali, Molly Harmon, Iwona Konarski, Ryan McLean, Wendy Mowat and Sarah Mosley.

Expenses are still coming in, but there is cause to celebrate! There is still time to donate and help push us beyond last year and make this the most successful auction too date. The Fund A Need is still open and will go towards replacing the stair treads, refinishing the School Hall floor and upgrading the reader board. Plus 15% goes to supporting Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School. If you missed out on giving to these much needed improvements you may click here to donate.

Our Title Sponsor has a few words, please listen here.

Credit cards have been charged and receipts sent. If you didn’t receive yours, please contact Beth Martin. Don’t forget to apply for MATCHING FUNDS from your company. All money spent over Fair Market Value is eligible for matching. If you are unsure if your company has matching funds, check this web site for easy to follow steps to match your donation.

AUCTION PURCHASES are available for pick up in the main office, please pick up asap. The exceptions are BUYBACKS and TEACHER BOOKS, these will be sent home before the end of the year.

LOST ITEMS If you are missing the following from auction night, please pick up in the main office. Items not claimed will be donated next week.

-one pink glove

-black tall umbrella

-multi-colored small umbrella

Please patronize our sponsors, they helped to underwrite the auction.

First Tuesday of the month (see dates below) is HRS night at The Good Society! Grab a pint and a bite at The Good Society and 25% of your sale goes to HRS. Social time, great beer and fundraising for HRS…it’s a WIN-WIN! Be sure to mention you are there to support Holy Rosary!

***June 4th***

Volunteer and help welcome new families to Holy Rosary School. Details!

Please spread the word that we have a few spaces open in our 2024/25 Preschool 2s class (age 2.5 by Aug. 31st) and 2nd grade classes! holyrosaryws.org

We have a special request for a parent photographer, someone with high-level camera equipment. Would need to be able to come in during the school day for at least 2 hours the week of May 13th - contact info@holyrosaryws.org

We will be finishing up our Vision & Hearing screenings on Thursday, May 30th. We need parent volunteers that would be able to come in during the day to help. No previous experience needed. Please reach out to Claire Bederaux-Cayne if you are interested.

Need Volunteer Hours? Want to work on your own schedule. The school flowerbeds and surrounding areas need some love. Pick your time and bring your tools. This is a great way to earn hours and help our school shine.

Looking to do volunteer work from home? Sort and track Thriftway receipts. Thiftway will donate a portion to Holy Rosary. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours. Email: office@holyrosaryws.org

Do you still need a few service hours for this year? Do you love to paint?

The preschool has a small(ish) cabinet that we use in our home center that needs to be freshened up with a new coat of paint or two. If you are interested, please contact Tauna. tevans@holyrosaryws.org

Are you looking to get those last few volunteer hours? What better way than to sign up for set up or cleanup for the ice cream social?! We are looking for the following:

Set Up: 5:00- 6:30

Event Help: 6:30 - 8:00 (scoop ice cream, etc..)

Clean Up: 8:00 - 9:00

Please email: nicole.chastain@gmail.com

We will be a sponsor for the 4th of July Kid's Parade in North Admiral. Lead the Craft/Activity Table. Craft and activity can be decided by you or the school. Manage volunteers and the craft table, in charge of set-up and take down. Approximately a 5-6 hour time commitment - available for double hours due to the holiday! Email: admissions@holyrosaryws.org

Be a room parent for the 2024-2025 school year! If you enjoy planning and attending classroom parties, parent nights out, and spoiling the teachers with birthday gifts, then this job is for you! Room parents fill such an important role in each class and help take a little weight off our teacher’s shoulders. This time spent also goes towards your family commitment hours. If you are interested in being a room parent for the 2024-2025 school year or would like more information on room parent responsibilities, please contact Nikki Henning at nsantee@gmail.com. In your email, please include the grade you are interested in and your child's name.

Parent's Club Exec Board has an Open Positions for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

VIce President

Responsibilities: Attend monthly (Zoom) Meetings with the rest of the Parent's Club Exec Board; Assist at Parent's Club sponsored events; lead at least one Parent's Club sponsored event. Back-up to the President.

More Details: We are looking for someone with an interest in becoming President in the near future.

Volunteer Hours: Automatic 25 hours for this year.

If interested, please contact: Nicole Chastain at nicole.chastain@gmail.com

We are excited to bring Glow Bowl back this year. The Parents Club will be hosting this fun-filled community building event on May 17 at West Seattle Bowl. We're looking for volunteers to help with planning and/or day of event logistics/set-up. No prior Glow Bowl experience necessary. Please contact parentsclub@holyrosaryws.org if interested.

To volunteer at any school or parish events, individuals need to be Safe Environment cleared (includes a background check). Please login below and select the Protecting God’s Children class.

Steps:
1. Log in to the Virtus web site
2. Create an account
3. Select Archdiocese of Seattle from the dropdown
4. Then select Holy Rosary Seattle

Join us for “Ascension and Pentecost” at our Faith Family Fun Night—Saturday, May 11, 2024, 6:00pm after 5:00pm Mass

You’re invited to our Faith Family Fun Night in the School Hall starting at 6:00pm after 5:00pm Mass. Our Saturday, May 11, 2024 Faith Night will focus on “Faith Family Mission”. Join us for fun and relevant activities to celebrate faith and your family.

· RSVP at Faith Formation: Faith Family Fun Night-January 20, 2024 (signupgenius.com)

· Drop off potluck item of your choosing at School Hall before Mass or bring after.

· Bring your family to 5:00pm Mass

· Dinner & Faith activity in School Hall after Mass

· Family Night concludes at 7:30pm

If you miss RSVPing, you can still join that night. Please see attached flyer for more information. For questions email Deyette Swegle at DSwegle@holyrosaryseattle.org.

If you are interested in having your child baptized, please email Deyette at Deyette Swegle. You may also complete our Baptism Registration form by using this link, https://holyrosaryseattle.org/infant-baptism-registration.

Please contact Sr. Stella at srstella@holyrosaryseattle.org or call 206-937-1488 ext. 252.

Please contact Sr. Stella for more information at srstella@holyrosaryseattle.orgor call 206-937-1488 ext. 252.

Please contact us at evangelization@holyrosaryseattle.org

We offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word year round at Sunday 10:30am Mass.

• Parish Children’s Choir YouthChoir! (Grades 3-6) | Holy Rosary Catholic Church | Seattle, WA (holyrosaryseattle.org)
• Altar Serving (5th -High school)–email Paul Dolejsi at Pdolejsi@holyrosaryseattle.org for more information.

Please contact us at evangelization@holyrosaryseattle.org.

Holy Rosary family owned Shug's is now open Wednesday- Sunday from 1pm to 9pm. 3800 California Ave SW

May 18, 2024 - West Seattle High School Girls Water Polo Team will host their first Clinic & Open House event for middle school aged girls on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Learn and play alongside the high school girls team players, under the direction of Coach Truly Dorland. Find out what this growing sport is all about and get a chance to learn the basics. 6th through 12th grade girls are invited to attend. This is an educational event open to all middle school and high school-age girls. Registration required in advance of the event. Please contact WSWP to receive a link to register. wshswaterpolo@gmail.com

To book contact Angel at anjulijoy@hotmail.com After school cake decorating lessons with Miss Angel!
I’ll be running private and group cake decorating lessons for up to 6 kiddos for the month of April. Walking distance from HRS! Email Angel Joy for more info. Anjulijoy@hotmail.com

For more info see our newsletter: http://angels-bakery.com/newsletter

A Child Becomes invites your children age 3 - 7 to join their summer camps! A Child Becomes summer camps are a sensory experience designed to enhance your child’s awareness and understanding of science, the arts and nature. From gardening and marine science, to space exploration, woodshop building, and even the Olympic games! Check out the offerings and sign up on our website: Summer Camps

Join the Fighting Irish this Summer!

We are excited to introduce academic and enrichment camps in addition to our popular athletic options. We welcome girls and boys for academic and enrichment camps. Athletic camps will be for boys only. Click here for more information.

Vacation Bible Camp is a wonderful week of activities for kids around the theme. “SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God.” Kids meet from 9-noon and participate in singing fun songs, teamwork-building games, one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, testing out sciency-fun experiments that get imagination bubbling, and much more! At Our Lady of Guadalupe’s VBC, we make it very camp-like. Children are all part of a crew with a teen leader. They meet as a whole group and then go to activity stations with their crew. They build friendships and have lots of fun all while learning more about God!

Scuba: Diving into Friendship with God

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

June 24-28, 9:00-Noon

Campers (ages 4-entering grade 5 in the fall): https://bit.ly/VBC24

Crew (entering grade 6 through high school): https://bit.ly/VBC24

https://youtu.be/nvBjHbPIDco

We are pleased to let you know that registration is now open for HNA Summer Camps 2024. These camps are open to young women entering Grades 4 through 8, and to any student starting Grade 9 at HNA in the Fall. We offer Athletic Camps (all skill levels welcome) and a wide variety of Special Interest Camps. More details are available on our website

Dates: June 24 through July 26 with the exception of July 4th and 5th

We offer a 5 week academic summer school program with certificated teachers and Instructional Assistants. It is not a summer camp. It’s an all or none program in order for students to make the most gains academically.

Summer School registration is open to all students currently attending a Catholic school. Your own school uniform is the required dress code. All students who apply must come with a positive, cooperative attitude ready to learn. Your child’s teacher/principal will supply us with Spring MAP Student Progress Reports along with recommendations for areas of focus during summer school.

· St. George Parents will be charged through Finalsite on June 17th.

· Non St. George parents who wish to enroll his/her children are required to attend a Parent Education Night on Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the school hall. ALL FEES are due in full that night. Payable by cash, money order or cashier’s check. No personal checks will be accepted. Summer School requirements and expectations will be clarified. See our Flyer for more information.

BBHS families - please share this with your friends and family! Soak in the summer fun at Bishop Blanchet! Registration is now open for in-person camps in athletics, academics, and the arts at BBHS.

• Multiple Athletics Camps run throughout the summer

• The Discovery Learning Camp (gr 5-8) runs August 12-16.

• The BBHS Study Skills Camp (gr 5-8) runs August 12-15.

• The Musical Theatre Camp (gr 5-8) runs August 19-22.

Seattle Preparatory School: Summer Prep

www.seaprep.org/summer-learning

Summer Prep is for rising 5th-8th grade students

Summer Prep Week 1: June 17, June 18, June 20, June 21

Summer Prep Week 2: June 24 – June 27

Registration Link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SeattlePreparatorySchool?season=3441639

2024 Summer Art Camps are being offered next door at Hope North. All rising first through sixth graders at HRS are welcome to attend. Dates: July 8-11 and July 15-18. We may also offer a third week of art camp in August - stay tuned! Each camp offers a totally new and unique set of projects. These camps are taught by former HRS art teacher, Lacey Reuter. More info and registration here: www.rainbowparrotart.com (This is not a Holy Rosary School program).