10/22 Raven Rundown


 
October 22, 2021
 
Fall Food Truck Festival Was a Rip- Roaring Success!
Thank you to all our families and friends who joined us on a glorious October evening to eat delicious food and drink some tasty local brews. We had a RECORD attendance with many of our brand new families coming to our first event of the year.
 
Huge thanks to our Festival Co-Chairs, Mara Sirhal and Jennifer Coleman for coordinating everything so smoothly, as well as all the volunteers on the night.
 
Thank you also to all our sponsors, and to the families who generously donated beverages!
 
Raven Sponsors ($200)
Rosemary & Glen Mattson; Tara Roscioli & Jerry Cuomo; Elena and Mike Dion; Helenice & David Pimentel; Terri Cicero & Anand Bhatt
 
Gold Sponsors ($100)
Eliana & Anthony Marin; Melita & Jason Richmond; Tina & Chris Fay; Antonio & Lisa Badim; Aveen & Gavan Corr; Donna & Todd Williams; Ellen & Paolo Baudino; Lorraine & Martin Kraus; Genevieve & Jeff Castaneda; Jennifer Coleman & Kohlman Johnson; RoseMarie & Brian Kelly; Margie & Dennis Naughton; Lyn & Stephen Lynch; Jessica & Steve May; Betsy & Ian Guarnieri; Jennifer & Ben Thomas; Catherine & Marc Pieroni
 
Blue Sponsors ($25+)
Evangeline & Mario Lago; Kerry and Doug Cordero; Jen Thorsen & Ted Kleedorfer; Andrea & Mark Mansfield; Michelle & Thomas Morrisroe; Naomi Raab & Massimo Galarza
 
Wear Red on Monday
SRLA students are invited to wear red for a dress-up day this coming Monday, October 25 to mark Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation.
 
Support the 8th Grade Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Once again we’ll be partnering with Charleston Wrap to raise funds in support of our 8th Grade class. Charleston has tons of great gifts, wrapping paper, and all the fixings to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season and beyond!
 
Participation is quick and easy. All you have to do is:
  1. Register at www.charlestonwrapstore.com and enter our organization ID: 12719
  2. Use the email-invite generator to invite friends and family to shop and support!
  3. Shop! All orders ship directly to the purchaser.
 
‘Tis almost the season and this fundraiser closes on November 29, so shop early and often! Any purchases through the website count toward the fundraiser and directly benefit our upcoming graduates!
 
Thanks in advance for your support,
The 8th Grade Class
 
Last Call for Basketball Registration
Registration for the St. Rose 2021-2022 Basketball season closes today, so register now on TeamSnap!
 
Find all the details about registration and fees, season dates, uniforms, and required forms on the SRLA website.
 
A Stroll through the Pumpkin Patch
 
Students enjoyed a trip across the street to visit Sr. Sandy's pumpkin patch on Tuesday. It was the perfect way to enjoy the Fall sunshine!
 
It's that Wonderful Time of the Year—the Annual 8th Grade Pie Sale
 
Place your order early for the freshly baked pies from the famous Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ!
 
We are pleased to announce that we will be offering these annual favorites:
  • Harvest Apple (10")
  • Pumpkin (10")
  • Dutch Apple (Crumb)
  • Apple Crisp (Oat topping)
  • Blueberry
  • Cherry
  • Coconut Custard (10")
  • Pecan
  • Strawberry Rhubarb
(Pies are 9" unless noted.)
 
Not only do these delicious pies make for an incredible Thanksgiving dessert BUT they also freeze really well. So be sure to get a few pies for your Christmas holiday table, too!
 
All pies are $23.00. The deadline to order is November 16th. Order now!
 
Pie pick-up will be Tuesday, November 23 and Wednesday, November 24 at SRLA (exact pick up location TBD).
 
Thank you for supporting our 8th Grade class!
 
Contact Erin Ante (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Tina Fay (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with any questions you may have.
 
Halloween Candy Collection
SRLA Supports Sisters at St. John’s Soup Kitchen
Collecting Candy November 1st – 3rd
 
SRLA Social Outreach will be collecting Halloween candy from SRLA families for the Sisters of St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, NJ.
 
We ask students to please bring donated candy to school Monday, November 1st through Wednesday, November 3rd!
 
**Please secure (tie-up, tape) bags of candy and instruct your children not to eat the candy when bringing it to school. We want to make sure that our children with allergies are protected from peanut candies!! To protect the recipients, please send sealed candy only!
 
Thank you for your support,
SRLA Social Outreach
 
Reminders for Parent Volunteers
 
All parents who plan to volunteer, please complete the volunteer application and return it to school.
 
All parent volunteers are required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the preceding week. Find out more about the requirements.
 
Proof of vaccination records or negative test results should be sent to the school nurse at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All information will be kept confidential.
 
An in-person session of Protecting God's Children will be held St. Teresa Avila in Summit on Wednesday, October 27 at 9:30 am (with no limit to the number of attendees). Register for this or other sessions in the area on the RCAN website.
 
DATES TO REMEMBER
 
10/25 Wear Red Day for Red Ribbon Week
10/29 Trunk-or-Treat, 1:15 pm (Setup at 12 pm)
11/2 Coffee & Conversation
11/11 Protecting God's Children Session at SRLA
11/24 12:10 pm Dismissal (No aftercare)
11/25 – 11/26 Thanksgiving Break
11/29 First Day of Winter Uniforms
 

St. Rose of Lima Academy

52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, New Jersey 07078
 
Phone: 973-379-3973
Fax: 973-379-3722
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