Family Newsletter
Family Newsletter June 3, 2009
Remember the Lord in everything you do. And he will give you success.
PROVERS 3:6NCV
Ø Rosemary’s Reflection
Dear Parents,
Soon we will be holding graduation ceremonies for our current eighth grade students. Families will celebrate the accomplishments in this important stage of their child’s life with simple or elaborate parties.
Entering high school is an exciting time for students. It can also be a time of doubt and anxiety. They are moving to a larger school environment with many new faces. The subject matter is unknown. They may wonder about meeting new friends and facing new teachers.
Parents can help with transition by offering encouragement and listening to their child’s experiences and expectations. Don’t dwell on your own experiences. Attend the orientation day, if offered at their new school. Try to seek out events that the high school sponsors. Let them know that many people feel apprehensive about changing to a larger high school, and that there will be people to help them adjust. Talk to them about how they can become involved…sports, clubs, etc. Discuss the effects of peer pressure and allow your child to contribute their views. Most important, let your child know that you trust them and that they can trust you. Keep open communication and assure them that you are available if things go wrong.
Some high school students may struggle with personal identity, fitting into a social group, peer pressure, and the new academic studies. They are also concerned with dating, driving, and wondering where they will go after high school. Your child’s peers can be very influential in you child’s life. Some children will do things in direct contrast to the beliefs parents have hoped to instill in order to be accepted. Yet peer pressure can have a positive effect. It can shape the direction of your son or daughter’s success in school. Encourage your child to be involved in positive activities, both during school and during their free time. Peers can also influence each other to keep their grades up, stay away from drugs, and become leaders in school.
Parents and their children should learn about high school graduation requirements and begin thinking about colleges. Consider the academic options offered, such as advanced placement courses, and programs such as art, music and athletic programs. Stress that the grades they achieve during their freshman year are as important as any other year when applying to colleges. Grades are cumulative!
The teacher and staff at St.RoseSchool are proud of our graduates and wish nothing but the best for them. They are beautiful young adults who have represented their school with pride, enthusiasm, and honor.
I am proud to announce that Paula Stepankowsky will be joining the St. Rose Faculty. She will be the 7th grade homeroom teacher and teach language arts to all middle school students. Holly McShane will be returning to St. Rose and will teach 7th grade religion and history and one of the afternoon electives. Both of these women come with a very impressive background that I will highlight in a future issue.
God bless you,
Rosemary Griggs
Ø Congratulations
Last week seventh grader Michael Morgan received the “Director’s Award” from Reagan Huffman for the Cascade Middle School Jazz Band. Way to go Michael!
Ø Employment opportunities
St.RoseSchool is now accepting applications for the positions of before and after school extended care Director and Assistant. For more information please call the school office at 577-6760.
Ø Knights of Columbus
Please help the Knights of Columbus by bringing in your old newspapers. The drop box is located behind the parish center. The Knights help many people in need and are running short in funds. Thank you, your help is much appreciated!
Ø Year end
We have many items that need to be picked up or turned in. Please see below:
1) Return band instruments
2) Return volunteer badges
3) Pick up dishes in the kitchen
4) Pick up your child’s medication in the office
5) Check the lost and found for your child’s clothing
Ø Yearbooks
The 2008-2009 yearbooks are here! You may prepay $18 and pick up your yearbook on Wednesday, June 10 in the school office. Eighth graders will receive theirs on June 9.
Ø Room parents needed
We are looking for room parents for the 2009-2010 school year. Sign-up sheets will be in the hall outside of the school office. Room parent duties include the following: preparing a game booth and organizing staff for the Monster Mash, assisting teachers in organizing holiday parties such as Halloween, Valentine’s Day and Christmas, and any additional special requests or projects the teacher may have. This year we will also be assigning every class a hospitality event during the school year, for example, Back to School Night. This is a great way to get more people involved and to share the volunteer opportunities at St.RoseSchool. Please sign up for one class only. If you have any questions please call Colleen Doran at 360-501-6167.
Ø Dates to remember
1) Middle School dance, Friday, June 5 from 7-9:30pm. Eighth graders are free of charge, all other middle school students are $1 with permission slip or $3 at the door.
2) Eighth grade awards, Monday June 8 at 1:15pm in the parish center.
3) Eighth grade graduation, Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm in the church.
Ø Parents’ Club
The St. Rose Parents’ Club board is in need of a Vice-President. This is a two-year term and a great way to complete your share hours and help St. Rose school through fellowship and fundraising. Please contact Colleen Doran at 360-501-6167 if you are interested or have any questions.
Ø Share Hour opportunity
Money donation (share hour buyout opportunity) to go towards a new landscape design for the flowerbed in front of the school. We will hire a professional landscaper to add dirt, bark dust, evergreen shrubs and other residual plants. Contact Janet at the office if you have questions.
Ø Liturgy Schedule
June 4th 3rd & 7th Grade
June 5th 4th & 6th Grade
June 11th All school mass 11:00am “Level One Dress” – last day of school!
