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,

Yesterday was our first school Mass and Father Tim and Father Phuong were both present with our school community. Both commented on how incredible it was to look out and see us filling the whole church! The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a special way to start the year, calling forth the spirit to be present in our community. School Mass will continue every Wednesday morning at 8:45 am unless a Holy Day falls within the week, and families are always welcome to attend with us. School Mass is an important part of our school week and faith formation, and a time that we expect all students to be in attendance unless they are sick from school for the day.

I am looking forward to seeing you all this evening for Back to School Night. We'll begin in the church at 6:30 (doors open at 6:00 pm) with a short presentation and you'll have the chance to hear from our new Pastor Father Phuong. We will then move over to the school for presentations in the classrooms.

If we can be of any service to your family as we embark on this school year, please don't hesitate to reach out!

In Christ,

Anna

• Sep 5th - Parent Night (6:30p)
  
• Sep 6th - Noon Dismissal
• Sep 13th - Day of the Doughnuts (math & reading challenge)
• Sep 13th - 7th/8th Grade Dance
• Sep 17th - School Pictures (free dress)
• Sep 20th - Noon Dismissal (No BASE)
• Sep 20th-21st - Westfest
• Oct 4th - Glow Bowl (5pm)

We have made an adjustment to the 2024-2025 School Calendar. Our Half Day in March has been

changed to Friday the 21st. The calendar is available on the school website.

Friday, September 6 is a noon dismissal for all students. Have a wonderful weekend.

Take a few minutes to log into your Safe Env account and check your status. You may need a 20-minute refresher. Checking your status now will save staff time in contacting you before you can volunteer.

New families: Please complete your background checks and SE training before volunteering! If you haven't set up a volunteer log-in yet to record hours, here is the link! One parent must be the main account user, a 2nd parent can be added to the account as a sub-account. Instructions will be on the main account user’s page on how to add a sub-account.

Ready, set, GO! It is time for music with the Band! Veteran musicians: New music and concerts are coming your way! Fifth grade future music stars: Band presentations and full details will be coming soon! We look forward to another special year of instrumental music!

If you are in need of uniforms from our used uniform closet, please contact our point volunteer, Ellen Voelker at ellenvoelker@gmail.com. She will get back to you as soon as possible. And as always, we are always happy to take your used, clean and in good condition Holy Rosary Branded clothing. Please do not donate any pants, shorts or polo shirts. These items are not accepted.

Order milk online here for your student for the entire school year. The milk cost is $25 per student, with the option of 1% white milk all week, or 1% white milk Monday-Wednesday with 2% chocolate milk available on Thursday and Friday. Your SchoolAdmin account will be billed for your selection.

PreK-8 Lunch Program

We will be starting lunch service on 9/9/24 this year. Your September menu is up and ready for ordering to begin. Login Password: HR264
Just a few ordering reminders/changes:

• Place your order by 1pm the day before

• You can now mouse over the menu options for a description

• Make sure to look for a receipt in your email to make sure your child's lunch order is placed

Any questions please contact me at Lunchladiesav@gmail.com 360-865-1018

7th & 8th Grade Only Lunch Program

Academic Eats lunches are provided by local restaurants. Set up an account and order here.

FREE Student Puyallup Fair tickets are available in the school office.

The cadet jacket is a fan favorite with the kids and can be part of perfect uniform days as well as everyday wear. Please click on this link to order. You can pick up in the office anytime between 8am to 3pm or the first day of school.

Completed Math and/or Reading challenge, bring the completed forms (with full name, grade, food allergies, and parent signature) to either the office or to your homeroom teacher the first week back at school. Forms due on Friday, September 6th.

Math Challenge

Reading Challenge

Holy Rosary’s Carnival of Community is the weekend of September 20th and 21st. Get ready for carnival style rides, games, food booths, live music, and a beer garden. This is a huge volunteer event. Sign up for your volunteer shifts NOW to get a head start on your volunteer hours!

More Information here.

Yes, you read that right! The Community Used Book Sale is coming back to West Fest this year due to popular demand. Do you have books that you are looking to donate to a good cause? We will have volunteers on-site to accept your donations next Sunday (Sept. 15) from 9am to 3pm, and again the following Tuesday (Sept. 17) from 3pm to 8pm so mark your calendars and start digging through your boxes and shelves for books to donate. Can't make those times? Feel free to reach out to Erik Luchauer at luchauer@gmail.com to make alternate arrangements!

Holy Rosary is looking for sponsors to help support this family friendly community event. If you own a small business or your family is looking for a fun way to support our community, please consider a sponsorship. Any personal connections to additional business owners, please pass along the information or connect them with us. Email bonnierice@gmail.com or phone (206) 226-4046.

Drop off desserts from 12-4pm on Friday, Sept 20th in the GYM office. We are looking for two 8th grade volunteers to help that day. Contact Britnie O’Farrell if you can fill this spot! Brofarrell@yahoo.com.

1 dessert is equals 1 volunteer hour. You can bring up to 4 (3 store bought & 1 homemade). Please label your treats if they are allergy friendly (Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, etc..)

-Smaller portioned desserts/more shareable (donuts, cupcakes, cookies)

-Cakes are fine too, but it makes it fun for the kids to be able to share with their friends.

-Homemade items are fine, but please nothing perishable (example: cheesecake, buttercream frosting, something raw or unbaked) We do not have a place to refrigerate. The items need to be able to sit out for up to 2 days without spoiling. We had mostly store-bought items last year and it was fine! The Safeway sugar cookies with frosting are a big hit with the kids!

Don’t miss your chance to purchase WestFest gear and show your pride during the best weekend of the year!! All orders will be billed to your SchoolAdmin account and distributed to homerooms by 9/18. Order by 9/16. ** Discounted WestFest shirts will be available TONIGHT at Back to School Night for $10. While supplies last! **

Don’t forget all volunteers need to be Safe Environment cleared. Please login and follow the steps:

1. Log in to the Virtus web site
2. Create an account

3. Select the Protecting God’s Children class
4. Select Archdiocese of Seattle from the dropdown
5. Then select Holy Rosary Seattle

The volunteer hours portal is ready for the 24/25 school year.

· Go here to enter hours. Current families use last year’s log in information.

Westfest is happening September 20-21st, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's event unforgettable! Seeking leaders for 3 exciting activities: the Book Sale, Bingo, and Rides. This is your chance to be part of the action! Let's work together to make Westfest 2024 the best one yet! Contact Tora Anderson at torataylor@gmail.com for more details or to sign up.

Seeking a volunteer to serve as our Wesfest Sponsorship Ambassador who can commit at least 10 hours of volunteering mostly before and after the event. Duties include 1) recruiting event sponsors before WestFest, 2) serve as an ambassador to the sponsors at the event (just for a scheduled time), and 3) work on post-event thank you communications. Ideal candidates are well-networked in West Seattle and have worked on volunteer sponsorship programs in the past. If interested, email Bonnie Rice (bonnierice@gmail.com or Laura Christofferson christoffersonln@gmail.com)

Cross country is right around the corner, and we still need coaches! Our goal - have 3 coaches per age grouping for safety in the park and successful practices.

• The greatest need is for 2nd/3rd grade. We do not have any coaches for that group.

• We could also use additional volunteers for K/1st and 6th/7th/8th.

No experience is needed. Coaching cross country is a great way to earn volunteer hours and get a workout while providing a valuable experience for the kids. Please reach out to Lisa Nooyen (ldnooyen@yahoo.com) with any questions.

We are excited to invite CYO out for a huge outing with UW Volleyball! CYO will be our "Team of the Game" and will get access to special shoutouts, a pre-game photo on the court, and a select group getting onto the court for pregame warmups.

This will be a day full of fun here with UW Volleyball. Doors will open 1 hour before First Serve.

Upon purchasing tickets contact Mark Webb and include:

• Numbers of students attending
• Name of School

Contact info:

Mark Webb

Director of CYO Athletics

mark.webb@seattlearch.org

We will communicate arrival time for the group photo at the court once that becomes available.

Tickets will go quick! Purchase at this site: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Catholicyouth5

SING WITH THE HOLY ROSARY YouthChoir! – Practice starts SEPT. 11 - Register now!

Come and be part of a Holy Rosary tradition and SING with the YouthChoir!

• Convenient Wednesday rehearsals from 2:15 to 3:05 in chapel.
• BAND students go directly from band to choir!
• BASE kids are escorted to and from HR BASE for choir!

For more information or to register click here.

• More information: Check out our flier for more information.
• Register: https://holyrosaryseattle.org/wwp-registration

GiveACA - 2024 - Archdiocese of Seattle (archseattle.org).

7th and 8th grade https://holyrosaryseattle.org/youth-confirmation

See our Flyer for more information.

https://holyrosaryseattle.org/infant-baptism-registration.

srstella@holyrosaryseattle.org

srstella@holyrosaryseattle.org

https://holyrosaryseattle.org/rcia-adults.

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.

https://holyrosaryseattle.org/adult-confirmation-1

Please join The West Seattle Food Bank for an evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks and community spirt at our annual Taste of West Seattle. Grab your tickets today

Fall Irish dance classes are now open for registration. The classes focus on teaching the fundamentals of Irish dance to kids through fun themed games. Additionally, students are exposed to Irish culture, language, and history. The classes are held at the Viva Arts studio in West Seattle.

After school art classes are being offered right across the street at Hope Lutheran School. Holy Rosary students (grades 1-6) are welcome to enroll. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 3-5 and consist of 4 8-week sessions that run throughout the 2024-2025 school year. This program is taught by former HRS art teacher, Lacey Reuter. More info and registration here: www.rainbowparrotart.com (This is not a Holy Rosary School program.)