Raven Rundown, 9/12/2025

September 12, 2025

09/22 | The Start of Fall Enrichment

09/24 | Back to School Night

10/05 | Family Fest

10/07 | 9am Mass

10/10 | Walk-a-Thon & Half Day (Dress In Gym Uniform)

10/13 | Columbus Day / Indigenous People's Day School not in session

The HSA will be hosting our first ever Family Fest on Oct. 5th from 1-4PM! We would love for all of the families at St.Rose to come and enjoy carnival games (and awesome prizes of course), face painting, crafts, a pumpkin patch, yummy food and a photo booth just to name a few things! This is sure to be a fun event for the whole family! It’s free to enter with a small ticket fee for games.

Make sure you order your game tickets and 50/50 tickets in advance for a discounted bundle here

We will also have a pumpkin carving contest with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners! We can’t wait to see you there!

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

After school enrichment registration is live! Classes are filling up fast so make sure to register your child today!

Enrollment closes THIS MONDAY, Sept 15th!

Questions? Contact Mary Uzzolino -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We can’t wait for another exciting year of enrichment at SRLA, sign up today!

NAME THE RAVEN!

ATHLETICS UPDATE

Raven Families,

Welcome back Raven Nation and a special WELCOME to our new families. We love our sports at SRLA, and it’s Cross Country season!

If your child/children are interested in running with us this fall, please read this entire email as it contains a great deal of information about practices & meets.

Cross Country Team (XC)

The XC season runs from September until early November. The workouts consist of stretching, strength exercises, wind sprints, and kids running their meet distance twice to build stamina. We practice at Meisel Ave Park, Springfield, NJ

XC is open to grades K through 8.

K, 1st and 2nd grade athletes participate in a non-competitive half-mile fun run at the beginning of each meet. 3rd grade and up participate in timed, competitive divisions as follows (subject to change by hosts):

• JV Division – 3rd and 4th grades – ¾ mile

• JV Division – 5th and 6th grades – 1.25 miles

• Varsity - 7th and 8th grades – 1.8 miles

PLEASE NOTE: Parents or caregivers of children in K-2nd grade who are participating must remain at practice and keep an eye on their children at all times.

Practice Schedule:

• Tuesdays: 5:45 pm to 7:00 p.m. Meisel Avenue Park, Springfield, NJ (Grades 3 to 8)

• Fridays: 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Meisel Avenue Park, Springfield, NJ (K-8)

The practice schedule will be loaded into Doodlio. First practice is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16. Meets usually take place in the mornings and the meet schedule will be entered into Doodlio.

Registration Information

- Please click here to Register for the Fall 2025 St. Rose Cross Country Season.

- Registration Fee is $120. Please use this link to pay the registration fee. Only those who have paid the registration fee will be added to the Roster.

- If you already have a Cross Country shirt you will not need to order a new one _There is an option to purchase a t-Shirt in the registration link - Please note your child's name and size.

Coaches/Volunteers Needed

If you are a former runner, have a passion for running or would just like to volunteer please send me an email.

If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Rosemary Mattson

SRLA Athletics Director

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CAR LINE CHAOS!

We know, care lines can be stressful and confusing! That’s why it’s so important to take our time and keep in line! Please refer to this diagram to help you navigate where you need to go while picking up your kids.

THINGS TO NOTE

NEVER under ANY circumstances do we reverse, back out or turn around on the car line. Kids are walking around the cars and this could be incredibly dangerous. 

DO NOT MOVE until the teacher in the front of the line gives you the green light. We cannot have the car line start moving while kids are still walking in between cars.

IN A RUSH? We get it, we all have places to be. You can absolutely park and walk up to get your child. But please walk up on the sidewalk along Short Hills Ave. To ensure the safety of your children, you should never walk in the middle aisle (under the solar lights).

DO NOT park in the spots under the solar panels if you need to leave before the car line starts moving. If you park in the back section, you are free to leave whenever you want.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE! From time to time you will have people trying to back out, wiggle and squeak past the line, sometimes even asking you to move your car to accommodate them. Please do not move if children are outside. Just say “no, because kids are walking out”. By standing your ground, you are keeping our kids safe. People can wait. If someone takes issue with this, get the nearest teacher.

NEW UNIFORM RULES

Starting this year, on days the children attend mass they must wear their proper school uniform. Please do NOT wear gym uniforms, even if you have gym that day.

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP TO VOLUNTEER?

Volunteering is a magical thing for our school community - we simply can't be SRLA without the help of our wonderful parents! Volunteering not only puts a smile on your child’s face, but it’s also a great way to connect to other adults in the school. So, grab a friend and help lead an event you love, or try something new!

PLEASE NOTE: Volunteering is mandatory for all St.Rose parents.

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