St. Rose of Lima School

Greetings to all! The beginning of our year has been incredibly busy. With the support of the parents we have had a successful opening. The purpose of this message is to recap the many events and happenings of the school year.

 First, did you take a look at our playground? It looks fabulous! Customized Landscaping, Inc. (Mr. Clift) did a wonderful job rolling out the turf on the play yard. It will be hard to keep all those little feet off the grass until spring time. With your support I know we can hold the students back until spring. It is important that the students stay off until spring so they can toss the football or kick the soccer ball around in the spring.

 During August, we also had our first Transition Meeting. Many things were discussed at this meeting and I encourage everyone to get involved. We need everyone to help to make our school the best. As many of you know in September we had our annual Block Party. Even though, we met with some drizzles everyone had a wonderful time. There was food and fun for all that attended. The school also enjoyed the opening mass during September.

 I was so excited and proud to meet many of you at Open House. It was a night overflowing with information. It was a great night to meet new friends and reminisce with old friends as we strolled through the book fair. Our middle school also enjoyed a field trip to the Dunkin Center to honor our service men and women. Our Hay Ride was so much fun! Everyone enjoyed the perfect night for a walk through the corn maze.

 As for fundraisers we have made it through two very important ones: the magazine drive and cookie dough! Keep renewing those magazines on line! The school will receive credit throughout the year. Thanks to Heidi Andrews for organizing both of the fund raisers and to those that supported them. Don’t forget Mrs. Andrews will need help on November 18^th to separate the cookie dough. Please make arrangements to have your product picked up on the 18^th.

 Our school does end at 2:00 this year but the excitement does not! Many clubs started right at the beginning of the year. Students have been running cross country, baking, crafting, learning about recycling, working on student council and playing with legos. I am very excited about our two new clubs karate and drama. All clubs are held here after school.  The two plays will be held in mid November (14^th, 15^th, 20^th & 21^st). Please come and support our cast!

 Students have survived testing and their first progress reports. I can tell by looking at the progress reports that the teachers and I have your support. I would like to end by thanking all of the parents that have volunteered in some way to volunteer at school. Your help in the lunch room and at recess has been inspiring. It is heartwarming to see the children’s faces light up as they see their parent come in to lend a helping hand. Please continue to help during school or at our social events.

 Don’t forget the up and coming events.

October 26^th – Food Drive
October 30^th – 7:00 Trick or Trunk
November 7^th & 8^th Craft Festival at Sts. Rose & Clement
November – Snow White 13^th & 14th & Godspell 20^th & 21^st 

Remember to See the Face of Christ in Everyone You Meet!
Jeannine Fuller