All Afterschool Activities Cancelled

Dear SRLA Families,

Due to the inclement weather, all  after school activities including athletic practices and play practices are canceled for today, Tuesday, January 9th.

In addition, our Aftercare program will be cancelled.

Please arrange to have your child/children picked-up by 3:30 pm. 

We will keep you updated as we monitor the storm.

Sincerely,

Principal Underwood

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10am Delayed opening Monday January 8th

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow, Monday January 8th, there is a 10:10am delayed opening due to inclement weather.

Due to the delayed opening pre k will start at 10:10am and end at 12:30.

Pre-school students may stay through 12:30 pm with no extra charge.

 

Sincerely, 

Principal Tina Underwood

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Raven Rundown, 12/21/2023

Merry Christmas!

Dear SRLA Families,

Looking forward to the new year and every hope and dream it brings to our community and wishing all a very Merry Christmas!

May the celebrations of Christmas infuse your home and heart with timeless smiles and joys.

 

Thank you from the entire staff of Saint Rose of Lima Academy for the generous Christmas gift!

 

Today is our last day of school for this year.

See you all on January 3rd!

 

God bless,

Principal Underwood

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Children’s Liturgy Christmas PJ Party! Live Nativity

Twas the night before Christmas Eve... Saturday December 23rd

This year we refer to it as the EVE before Christmas Eve!

Due to this very rare occasion of the 4th Sunday of Advent coinciding with Christmas Eve, CLOW is celebrating the lighting of the fourth candle on Saturday during the 5:30pm Mass.

This will be no ordinary CLOW... it cannot be - this is an extraordinary situation, which calls for a spectacular event...

The EVE before Christmas Eve, also known as Children’s Liturgy Christmas PJ Party!

The children will participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word and return prior to the end of Mass - just like Bambinelli Sunday. After Mass the Hospitality Cart will be out with cookies and hot chocolate for all. Bring your extended family to celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent.

Flip the page...

Twas the night before Christmas... the real Christmas Eve!

Please return with your families to celebrate Christmas Mass

On Christmas Eve, the 4pm and 6pm Masses will have the Nativity Animals present.

On Christmas Day, the 9:30am and 11:30am Masses will have the Nativity Animals present.

* Amazing photos of the kids with the animals. This is a loved event at St Rose!

Don’t miss out on this busy, fun filled Christmas weekend. The children have Prepared the Way for Jesus to come, let’s finish strong! Plus who doesn’t love PJ parties with cookies and hot chocolate followed by a petting zoo on Christmas - no one!

I can’t wait to see everyone at the EVE before Christmas EVE and on Christmas.

Jen

PS - Bambinelli Sunday, WOW that was beyond spectacular! The costumes were amazing. The creativity, time and effort - you knocked our socks off! Please send photos and videos of the procession. Sister Sandy, Heidi and I are itching to see all the pictures of the beautiful children processing and singing.

SRLA Ornaments at the Christmas Concert!

Pick up your SRLA Keepsake Ornament at Wednesday's Christmas Concert!

Don't miss your chance to buy a beautiful SRLA ornament for your Christmas tree! These hand-blown glass ornaments are just $15 each, and proceeds will help fund beloved graduation traditions and festivities for our 8th Graders.

 

Members of the 8th Grade will be on hand at the back of the church both before and after the Christmas concert on Wednesday evening. Purchase online in advance and pick up your order that evening, or pay in cash at the church.

 

The 3" ornament features an original painting of the school by artist and SRLA grandparent Joseph Pieroni, and each one is individually boxed, making it a perfect gift!

The 8th Grade is grateful for the generous support of the SRLA community! See you at the concert!

 

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Raven Rundown, 12/15/2023

Christmas Concert info

Dear SRLA Families,

 Our annual Christmas Concert, presented by grades K through 8, will take place on Wednesday, December 20th 2023.

As we gather outside the church, we will begin with the arrival of Mary and her donkey for Stations of the Nativity as presented by our own 6th graders at 6:30 PM.

  

Upon its conclusion everyone will be invited into the church for our annual Christmas concert.

 

 The dress code is: festive and colorful holiday attire lots of red, green, silver, gold and white.

For girls: comfortable dress shoes, (heels less than 1”)

For boys: dress shoes (no sneakers, please)

 

 The students will leave with their families directly from the church at the end of the performance.

                        

I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday!

Merry Christmas!

Principal Underwood

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Raven Rundown, 12/8/2023

Christmas Boutique Information

Time to Shop!

The Annual SRLA Christmas Boutique will be open this week, December 6-8 in the Media Center! Students will have the opportunity to shop and select gifts to give to their loved ones this Christmas. Thanks to all who have signed up to volunteer for the event.

Today: We're sending home via backpacks an envelope for the students' spending money and a paper form that can be filled out by each student/parent indicating who they'll be buying gifts for and the price range they'd like to spend on items. Gifts in the boutique range from .25 to $15 (apx).

How it works: Each class will visit the Christmas Boutique during a a pre-assigned day/time selected by their teacher. (Please note: Time slot for 8th Grade Gold is TBD).

Shop hours 12/6-12/8:

Wednesday — 8:30 am - 2:30pm

Thursday — 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Friday — 8:30 am - 11:30 am

12/6:

Prek-3, Prek-4, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 8th Grade Blue

12/7:

Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 6th Grade

12/8:

7th Grade

Please reach out to us with any questions (emails below). Thank you in advance for your support...and Happy Shopping!

Melanie & Genevieve

Event Co-chairs

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Raven Rundown, 12/1/2023

12:10 dismissal today and tomorrow

Dear Parents,

 Just a reminder...

Today, Thursday, November30th and tomorrow, Friday December 1st, are 12:10 dismissal days due to Parent Teacher Conferences.

All Preschool programs end at 11:25 on early dismissal/half days.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, 11/30 from 1:00 -3:00 pm and 5:30-7:30 pm. and on Friday, 12/1 from 1:00-3:00 pm.

Aftercare will end at 3:30 pm on Friday, 12/1/23.

Prek - grade 4 are by appointment only with your homeroom teacher.

Grades 5-8 Parent / Teachers conferences will be hosted in the Gym.

Grades 5-8 Parents please click the link below to set up a conference.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944AEA92BA5F58-46241352-middle

Thank you,

Principal Underwood

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Tree Lighting Saturday, December 2nd



Dear SRLA School Parents,

 

The parish will celebrate the Christmas Tree Lighting this year, immediately following the 5:30PM Mass on Saturday, December 2nd. 

 

Merry Christmas!

Principal Mrs. Tina Underwood

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Christmas Boutique info and Sign Up Genius for volunteers

The Annual SRLA CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE opens next week!

The boutique, which will be set up in the Media Center, will be open December 6-8 for students to select gifts to give to their loved ones this Christmas. We will need volunteer elves to help make this event a smooth success! We're seeking volunteers to help our students shop, to gift wrap items, and for breaking down the event.

Please check out the Sign Up Genius for time slots.

How it works: each class will visit the Christmas Boutique during a pre-assigned day/time selected by their teacher. These time slots are noted on the Sign Up Genius. (Please note: Time slot for 8th Grade Gold is TBD).

Early next week, we'll be sending home via backpacks an envelope for the students' spending money and a paper form that can be filled out by each student/parent indicating who they'll be buying gifts for and price range they'd like to spend on items. Gifts in the boutique range from .25 to $15 (apx).

Shop hours 12/6-12/8:

Wednesday — 8:30 am - 2:30pm

Thursday — 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Friday — 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Remember, all volunteers must have completed the “Protecting God’s Children” training in order to help out.

Please reach out to us with any questions (emails below).

Thank you in advance for your support!

Melanie & Gen

Event Co-chairs

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Christmas Gift Giving Drop-off of gifts starts TODAY!!

 SRLA Christmas Gift Giving Program

Dear SRLA Families,

Thank you again for participating in the Christmas Giving Program!!

A FEW REMINDERS:

·     Drop-off of gifts starts TODAY!! Please bring the gifts into school between Nov 27th thru Dec 4th. All gifts MUST be in by Monday, Dec 4th.

·     Please bring your gifts to the office, Danny will direct you where to leave them.

·     If you still would like to donate to Christmas Giving, it is not too late! Click “HERE“ to make cash donations.

We are collecting additional donations to purchase supermarket gift cards for the families in need.   

(https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=2yi2htctv22#/home/)     

We sincerely appreciate the support and generosity shown by everyone!

 

Any questions, please contact Betsy Guarnieri (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Andrea Mansfield

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Parent Teacher Conference info

Dear SRLA Families,

 

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, 11/30 from 1:00 -3:00 pm and 5:30-7:30 pm. and on Friday, 12/1 from 1:00-3:00 pm.

Aftercare will end at 3:30 pm on Friday, 12/1/23.

 

Prek - grade 4 are by appointment only with your homeroom teacher.

Grades 5-8 Parent / Teachers conferences will be hosted in the Gym.

Grades 5-8 Parents please click the link below to set up a conference.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944AEA92BA5F58-46241352-middle

 

Looking forward to seeing everyone! 

 

Best,

Principal Underwood

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Raven Rundown, 11/22/2023

Raven Rundown, 11/17/2023

Christmas Gift Giving update

 SRLA Christmas Gift Giving Program

Dear SRLA Families,

What an amazing response we have received in our Christmas Gift Giving Program! We have received 150 pledges for gift donations and cash donations so far this year! We are so thankful and proud of our school community for their generosity and their giving spirit! 

 

A FEW REMINDERS:

·      If you still would like to donate to Christmas Giving, it is not too late! Click “ HERE “ to make cash donations. We have more gifts we need funding for, and any additional donations will be used to buy supermarket gift cards for the families in need.  (https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=2yi2htctv22#/home/) 

                    

·      If you signed up to support this project by purchasing gift(s) for a child/family, all gift details are being sent home TODAY with the oldest child of each family! If you have not received them by Monday (11/20) please contact Betsy Guarnieri. Please bring the gifts into school between Nov 27th thru Dec 4th. All gifts must be in by Monday, Dec 4th. 

·      Please purchase/order your gifts as soon as possible! Shipped items can experience delays during the holidays. 

We sincerely appreciate the support and generosity shown by everyone. 

We wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

Any questions, please contact Betsy Guarnieri (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Andrea Mansfield

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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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