Raven Rundown, 1/13/2023

 
January 13, 2023
 
Student Council Basket Raffle
And the winner of the Student Council winter basket raffle is....Jake Ferguson from 7th grade!
 
Thank you to all who participated. Keep an eye on the Student Council board as you walk in to school to see what's next.
 
Ravens Volleyball Clinic
We are pleased to announce that St. Rose will be hosting a Winter Volleyball Clinic for students in Grades 5-8 starting on Tuesday, January 16.
We will be offering two 4-week sessions led by Ms. Speckhart, who will be leading our Ravens Volleyball program moving forward. The clinic will provide athletes with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals, improve their skills, and learn game techniques and strategies as we prepare and develop our program this year.
  
Learn more and register here by Friday, January 13 at 8:00pm.
 
Harcourt Lucius
Athletic Director
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Free Throw Contest
 
All girls and boys aged 9 – 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2023 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The contest will be held Wednesday, January 18 from 6pm to 8pm in the SRLA gym.
 
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through the local, district, and jurisdictional competitions. Participants will compete in their respective age divisions. 
 
For additional information, contact Phil Matti at 908-591-9485 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Ready, Set, Read!
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the SRLA gym from Sunday, January 29 through Thursday, February 2.
 
Every year, students look forward to browsing the fair and its wide selection of favorite authors, popular series, holiday gifts, and much more. All purchases benefit SRLA, so please stop by and support us!
 
eWallet will be returning this year to make book shopping even more convenient! It's a great alternative to sending kids to school with cash. And new this year, simply add cash to your teacher's eWallet and they can choose a book for their classroom, courtesy of your generosity.
 
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to volunteer—watch out for a sign-up to lend a hand!
 
Countdown to Catholic Schools Week
SRLA will be marking Catholic Schools Week from January 29 through February 3. The celebration kicks off Sunday with an opening mass and Open House, and culminates in our Multicultural Day festivities on Friday. There are special events and activities planned for every day in between, so stay tuned for more details!
 
Show Us Your Style
We're accepting donations through the entire month of January for fabulous BINGO bags and accessories!
 
Please contact Rose at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Carla at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have an item to donate. We will coordinate a time to pick it up or you can drop it off to Danny in the office.
 
Be on the lookout for a ticket sale email with a link to purchase your tickets! And save the date—Saturday, February 25!
 
DATES TO REMEMBER
 
1/16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | School closed
1/29 – 2/2 Book Fair
1/29 – 2/3 Catholic Schools Week
2/1 Eighth Grade Pinning Ceremony, 9am Mass
2/3 Multicultural Day Celebration, 10am | 12:10pm Dismissal
2/20 Presidents' Day | School closed
 

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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