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,

We’ve had a wonderful second week on campus and are getting into the full swing of this year! I want to thank each one of you for your partnership as we start this year, it’s truly a team effort and we appreciate our families so much.

I’d like to share a “save the date” with you for our first virtual Parents Club meeting of the year, the evening of October 16th. Our wonderful school counselor Megan Choitz will provide a presentation on helping students develop grit and a growth mindset at the start of the year. We’re doing a similar professional development with staff too! Zoom sign up info to come, but with this busy time of the year I wanted to make sure you had it on your calendars.

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

In Christ,

Anna

• 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)

Here are some things to consider as we have transitioned back to school.

• Routines Matter: Establishing consistent routines around sleep, homework, and meals is crucial for our students' success.

• Collaboration: Our students are learning how to work together effectively both in the classroom and on the playground. Encourage your children to share their experiences at home!

• Classroom Expectations: We have revisited our classroom expectations, focusing on our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) principles of being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. Ask your children what these values mean to them.

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows – September 15, 2024

The Seven Sorrows of Mary are a devotion given to us by St. Bridget of Sweden, based on seven sad events that occurred in the life of Our Lady and are recorded in the Bible.

1. The Prophecy of Simeon (Lk 2:25-35)

2. The Flight into Egypt (Mt 2:13-15)

3. The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem (Lk 2:41-51)

4. The Meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross (Lk 23:26-31)

5. The Crucifixion (Jn 19:17-18, 25-30)

6. The Removal of Jesus’ Body from the Cross (Mk 15:43-47)

7. The Burial of Jesus (Jn 19:39-42)

Family Activity

Collect a bible and seven pieces of sour things for each person participating. Eg; lemon slices, sour candy, etc. Look up the events one at a time in the Bible and read the passages aloud. After reading each of the sorrows, hand out a sour something to each person. Recite a Hail Mary while meditating on the sorrow and eating the sour thing. The challenge is to think about how Mary would have felt during that experience and be eating the sour thing and not make a face! While Mary was spared original sin, she was not spared from suffering.

If you are dropping off in front of the school in the morning, please pull as far forward as you can, do not exit your car and drop off quickly. This will help us and our neighboring school get safely started for the day. Out of respect for our neighbors, please do not block driveways or parking spot. This includes behind the church and parish office. Thank you!

The School Directory is available online. You can access it through the Family Portal. We will not have printed copies available.

Tomorrow, Sept. 13th, we will celebrate the students who completed and turned in the math and/or reading challenges.

Here is the schedule:

1/2- 8:45- 9:30

3/4- 9:35- 10:20

KA- During lunch

5/6- 12:05- 12:50

7/8- 12:55- 1:35

KB - 1:45 - 2:10

There will be doughnuts from Top Pot and drinks for the kids. For students with dietary restrictions that were listed on the form, we will have specialty doughnuts from Dough Joy. In addition to delicious doughnuts, students can look forward to prizes for each challenge, music, trivia, good company, and lots of fun!

We appreciate the hard work it takes to complete each of the challenges! And, we hope you enjoyed improving your math skills and reading good literature!

Mrs. Heuer and Ms. Wallace

Friday, September 20th, show your HRS Spirit by wearing a WestFest shirt! If you don't have one wear any Holy Rosary Gear..

Holy Rosary School will once again host a fall Covid and Flu shot clinic this fall to help families who wish to have their students vaccinated. Family members of students are also welcome. We will have Seattle Visiting Nurse Association nurses on campus after school on September 30th and October 28th. Sign ups are available using the QR code on the linked flyer. Parent volunteers are needed to make this happen. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Tiffany Jones (tiffany@tiffanyejones.com). Click here, if you have questions about the shot clinic.

The priority application period for parish members & current school families is September 15th and goes until November 15th for the September 2025 – June 2026 school year. If you have a new student to Holy Rosary School, please complete our online application at: https://holyrosaryws.org/applynow/. All current Preschool-7th grade students will complete re-enrollment in January. Any questions, please contact: admissions@holyrosaryws.org

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits at Holy Rosary School on Tuesday, September 17th.

Families can preorder portraits here: 2024-25 Holy Rosary School Picture Day 9/17

(enter your email address and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings).

• Print orders will be shipped to the school in approximately three weeks after the picture day.
• Digital orders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com in approximately three weeks after the picture day (use no-reply@imagequix.com to search your inbox/spam folders).

We have 9 Pizza Fridays this year! This amazing fundraiser helps pay for the many events throughout the year for the graduating class. Events include retreats, fun day, baccalaureate dinner, graduation, and the graduation reception. Gluten Free option available. Over 90% of students order. We appreciate your support!

Sign Up Now! Your student will thank you!

New Logo Gator Gear is now available for purchase. Order window closes September 30th. Next window will open mid-November. Sample sizes available in the Development/Admissions Office.

This is the last opportunity for you to order milk for your child. Ordering will close on Monday morning September 16. Please click "HERE" to order milk for the entire year.

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.

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.

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.

Westfest is September 20/21, below are some links to help make the Carnival of Community unforgettable. Admission is free.

**Remember AVOID THE LINES by purchasing a ride wristband and ticket punch card early. Two options to receive, delivered to your oldest child's teacher or pick up Friday between 11:30-12:30. All food, ride, game booths will use the ticket punch card. NO CASH ACCEPTED AT ANY RIDE, GAME OR FOOD BOOTH! BINGO will still accept cash.

***Free Admission! RIDE WRISTBANDS ARE FOR CHILDREN ONLY.

Sign up for your volunteer shifts NOW to get a head start on your volunteer hours!

8th graders get your services hours by signing up here.

Pre-register for the pancake breakfast here. Walk-ups will also be accepted.

Seeking a Co-chair for the Pizza and Baked Potato Booth! This is a great way to get in your volunteer hours! If interested, please reach out to Erin Cassidy

Do you have books to donate? Volunteers on-site to accept your donations this Sunday, 9am to 3pm, and Tuesday, 3pm to 8pm, look for us in front of the school hall! Can't make those times? Feel free to reach out to Erik Luchauer at luchauer@gmail.com to make alternate arrangements! Volunteers needed, sign up here!

Last chance to sponsor this family friendly community event. Contact Bonnie at bonnierice@gmail.com or feel free to give me a call (206) 226-4046.

Drop off desserts from 12-4pm on Friday, Sept 20th in the GYM office.

1 dessert is = 1 volunteer hour. Additional info here.

Toddler time is on Saturday, September 21st from 10am to 12pm. Come see princess story time and appearances by superheroes.

Last chance to purchase WestFest swag! Show your WestFest pride for free dress day on Friday 9/20. Place your t-shirt or hoodie order by Monday 9/16. All orders will be billed to your SchoolAdmin account and distributed to homerooms by 9/18. Order now

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 Westfest 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)

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.

Again this year there will be a chess class offered after school on Thursdays from 3-3:45 in 7A starting in October. Grades 3 and up are welcome to come play, no prior experience necessary. Cost is $20 per month. Email Mr. Ritscher, mritscher@holyrosaryws.org to get on the list. The sign up is just month to month, so if the 20 person cap is exceeded you’ll be put on the waiting list and notified if kids move on.

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

Twenty-five years of Serving, Supporting, and Educating our Community

Sr. Juanita is celebrating her Silver Jubilee (25 years of Religious Vows). She began teaching at Holy Rosary School in 2007. Help us honor her service at Holy Rosary Parish on Sunday, October 6, 2024 after 10:30am Mass at Coffee and Donuts in the School Hall.

If you would like to help with her celebration, please email Deyette at dswegle@holyrosaryseattle.org and Sr. Stella at SrStella@holyrosaryseattle.org

Contribute to Sr. Juanita’s Gratitude Jar

Write a “gratitude” note to Sr. Juanita on strips of paper left in the School Office. Or email a note to Deyette at dswegle@holyrosaryseattle.org.

Donate for a Retreat for Sr. Juanita

Cash or check made out to Holy Rosary (in memo line write Sr. Juanita’s Retreat). Drop off at School Office. For more information, see our parish website.

• 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

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

Have you ever wondered about Water Polo? RAIN CITY WATER POLO- FALL INFO/REGISTRATION for ALL PROGRAMS. We are hoping for more players at AH pool. Practices at AH M, W, Th. 10u is 7-8pm 12u & 14u are 7-9pm **Pools: We have practices at Sand Point County Club, Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club, Overlake Golf & Country Club **Ages: 5 yrs to high school **Website: https://www.raincitypolo.com/register **Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raincitywaterpoloclub/ FREE TRIAL **Free Trial athletes welcome **https://www.raincitypolo.com/freetrial

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

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.)