Raven Rundown, 10/10/2025

October 10, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS YOU SHOULDN'T MISS!

10/13 | NO SCHOOL

10/17 | Farmers Market & PINK OUT for Breast Cancer

10/17 | Coffee & Conversation with Principal Underwood

10/20 | Switch to Winter Uniforms

10/22 | NO SCHOOL

10/31 | Trunk or Treat / Halloween (Half day of school)

It was a fantastic day for the SRLA Walk-a-thon! Students walked, ran, skipped, danced and had a BLAST! Thanks to everyone’s incredible effort and generosity, this year’s Walk-a-Thon was a huge success! 

 

THANK YOU to all of our walkers, donors, volunteers and supporters!

 

 

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE!

Every Dollar Counts! 

We are SO CLOSE TO OUR GOAL! 

Success at Family Fest!

This Sunday St. Rose hosted our first ever Family Fest and we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout! Over 240 prizes were won, tons of St. Rose merch was purchased and LOTS of kids were sporting the newest trends in face painting! Check out the amazing pumpkins that were in the pumpkin decorating contest! Well done everyone, they were all so impressive!

 

Also, a HUGE thank you to our wonderful volunteers who really ROSE to the occasion! You showed up, rolled up your sleeves and were ready to work. We are so very lucky to have you! And of course, thank you St. Rose families…for such a tremendous wave of support. This event was successful because of YOU!

AND THE WINNER IS…

The votes have been counted!

 

Our new mascot is ROCKY!

 

Huge raven THANK YOU to those who participated! All of the names were fantastic, it was so hard to choose!

We are excited to announce that registration for this year’s basketball season is now open! This year, for the very first time, we are welcoming Faith Formation and Parish families to join our teams. To ensure that SRLA students receive first priority, we strongly encourage you to register your child this week during the exclusive school registration window. Don’t delay—sign up today to secure your spot and be part of another great season!

Team Overview

St. Rose will be offering teams based on player sign ups for Grades 3-8 for both Boys & Girls.

 

Registration - Must be completed no later than 10/14/25

 

  • Please click here - St. Rose Basketball is again using Doodlio for registration. All new families need to create a new account. Existing families please log into the account you created last year. All forms must be completed in order to participate.
  • Registration fees: $200 per child. Please click here to pay your registration fee (Payment is due by October 17, 2024 )
  • Please make sure you have the appropriate St. Rose Health & Physical Forms on file with the nurse
  • We will be introducing new Uniforms this season. Registrants please stay tuned for upcoming information regarding uniforms.
  • Practices will begin in November to get ready for our Thanksgiving tournament. The regular season will start in December and run through March

 

Coaches - Volunteers

We are also in need of adults who are interested in Coaching or volunteering during the Basketball Season. You must complete the Protecting God’s Children Class as well as other forms. Please reach out to Rosemary Mattson if you are able to pitch in.

 

 

GO RAVENS!

 

 

Want to chat with Principal Underwood?

Stop by the media center after drop-off on Oct.17th. You bring the questions and we’ll bring the coffee!

WINTER UNIFORMS ARE IN EFFECT OCTOBER 20TH!

All winter uniform requirements can be found here https://srlacademy.org/images/pdf/uniforms.pdf

 

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.

Friday, OCTOBER 31, 2025

Annual Trunk or Treat

 

Trunk set-up: 9:30am

Trunk or Treat 10:45am – 11:45am

 

Please sign up here to participate in Trunk or Treat! The more cars, the better! Trunk or Treat will begin at 10:45, cars can start decorating at 9:30am.

What is a Trunk-or-Treat?

 

It's when Academy families get together in 

the church parking lot, park their cars, open up the trunks of their cars, 

and children come around to each car to Trunk-or-Treat!!! 

To really get into the spirit~ Academy parents can open their trunks to reveal 

Halloween-themed decorations. Children can walk from trunk to trunk 

to look at the decorations and receive candy and treats such as Halloween 

Stickers, Pencils, Erasers, Apple Slices, Small Oranges, Popcorn and the like!!!

REMEMBER! NO PEANUTS ALLOWED!

1. Trunk Decorating Contest: an optional activity for those who would like to decorate the trunk of their vehicle for the Trunk-or-Treat! 

 2. Any parent may participate: just let your class parent know in advance! 

3. Prizes will also be awarded for the best parent and /or pet costumes!!! (Yes, pets are invited!)

Costume Restrictions: The following Costume restrictions apply!!! 

No clowns, masks, blood, guts, gore, weapons, or inappropriate dress/costume. 

***12:10 pm Dismissal 

No Aftercare**

Happy Halloween!

 

 

Please help Saint Rose earn money by just buying everyday items, it’s easy! Download the Box Top App, designate Saint Rose of Lima Academy as your school and be sure to use referral code T6L05X2Y. You can link your Walmart account or just take photos of paper receipts on the app and earn box tops for our school! If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a box top coordinator, please contact:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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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52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, New Jersey 07078
 
Phone: 973-379-3973
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