Catholic Schools Week 2025

The theme for this year’s Catholic Schools is “The Holy Door”

St. (Pope) John Paul II said, “Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others.”

Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual initiative led by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) to celebrate the excellence and impact of Catholic schools. Each year, Catholic schools observe the celebration through a variety of activities, emphasizing the importance of Catholic education.

As the Church prepares for the upcoming Jubilee Year, a symbolic and deeply spiritual ritual unfolded in St. Peter’s Basilica on December 2, 2024. The “recognito” ceremony—a tradition steeped in centuries-old heritage—saw the unveiling of the metallic box containing the key that will open the Holy Door on Christmas Eve, marking the formal beginning of the Jubilee Year.

These are just a few of the things planned for 1/26-1/31/25

Sunday, January 26th: Celebrating our Parish:

 Mass at 11:30 am. Students are asked to wear their full uniforms and sit with their parents.

Teachers will be present and will sit together at reserved pews.

An Open House will be held in the Media Center from 12:30-1:30 pm. HSA to host the event. The Book Fair will be open for all in our Gymnasium from 10:30-1:30 pm.

Monday, January 27th : Celebrating our Community

A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of Community. Our students take part in collecting $2.00 per student to benefit the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Dress: Students are invited to wear Totally Rad clothing from their favorite DECADE.

Tuesday, January 28th

Celebrating our own SRLA Students!

We are all created in God’s image and God calls each of us. We are asked to live as Jesus does. Students will be asked to donate $2.00 per student to benefit the Brownsville Food Pantry.

Dress: Your Favorite Team Jersey or Spirit Wear!

Wednesday, January 29st: Celebrating our Nation

On National Appreciation for Catholic School students, families, educators and all Catholic school supporters we thank you one and all. Students are asked to provide a $2.00 donation per student to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dress: Students are asked to wear their craziest accessory! Hats, ties, socks etc.

Eighth grade to be dressed in their full, winter uniform for their pinning ceremony following the 9:00 am Mass. Brunch will follow immediately after to be held in Ryan Hall.

Parents and siblings are invited to attend. A separate invitation to follow shortly.

Thursday, January 30^th: Celebrating Vocations

By focusing on faith, knowledge and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life.

Please bring a $2.00 donation for: St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.

Dress: Pajama Day!

Friday, January 31^st:

 SRLA will embrace the Opening of the Holy Door opening at St. Peter’s Basilica to celebrate the Jubilee, a special year of grace and renewal, which draws millions of pilgrims from across the world.

Culminating school-wide presentations in the gym: 10:00 am-11:00 am

The classes will present a very special presentation of the Six Symbols most significant surrounding this important Liturgical event.

11:00-12:00 noon: Since all roads lead to Rome, our celebration this year will feature Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts from the country of Italy!

Special Notes for Friday, 1/31/25

The school has ordered and will supply every student with a special commemorative Jubilee 2025 t-shirt to wear for the day.

Please plan to send your child dressed in Blue Jeans, Sneakers and their gym shirt. Students will be given their tee shirts on Friday morning, in homeroom.

Individual homeroom teachers may request additional items for your student to wear to align with their class Symbol.

·        Symbols: Grades K & 1: The Jubilee Logo and its representation

·        Grade 2: Pilgrimages to the Holy Door during the Jubilee Year, Reconciliation

·        Grades 3 & 4: A Journey and works of Mercy

·        Grade 5: Pilgrims from around the World

·        Grade 6 & 7: The Baptismal Font

·        Grade 8: The Nicene Creed and its Connection to the Holy Door

Food, glorious food:

Since all roads lead to Rome, the entire feast will wrap around the foods of Italy.

Class moms have/are preparing a signup genius for your class. Assignments are as follows:

· Grades: Pre-k 3, Pre-k 4, Kindergarten and 1^st grade: Italian Appetizers

· Grades: 2, 3, 4, and 5^: Italian Main Courses

· Grades: 6, 7, and 8: Italian Desserts

I will have tables set up around the perimeter of the gym and tablecloths, if you need them.

The students have been practicing their lines, and we are very excited to celebrate this monumental Jubilee Year 2025 with everyone.

Please reach out to me should you have any additional questions.

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood

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We hope you can join us on Saturday, February 22nd, for a night of fun, prizes, and sweet treats at St. Rose of Lima Academy!

Location: School Gym

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. | Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $40 per person (includes 12 rounds of Bingo and a dauber)

This is an adults-only event.

The evening will include:

• Lucky Draw Raffle: Buy tickets for a chance to win fabulous accessories ($25/sheet).

• Golden Raffle: Win one of three amazing designer purses! ($10/ticket).

• Dessert Bar: Indulge in delicious homemade treats.

Bring your own food and drinks to enjoy and share with your friends throughout the evening!

Purchase your tickets today

Additional details about table reservations and the night’s schedule will be shared soon. Seating is limited, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

We’re looking forward to an unforgettable evening of Bingo and Bags. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember!

For more information, contact:

Carla Penson

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Dear Families,

The 2025 Book Fair at St. Rose of Lima Academy is happening soon! The Book Fair keeps our children reading and raises funds for our school. We’re very excited to be able to host this event again for 2025! To make our book fair a huge success, we need the help of all our parents AND all of our children.

This year the book fair will be held in the GYM during Catholic Schools Week! The gym offers lots of great browsing for all age groups. The children will visit the book fair early in the week with their classes, accompanied by their teacher, to prepare their WISH LISTS. Wish Lists will then be sent home in your child's folder. Check off the books you'd like them to purchase from their wish list and send back to school with a check (made payable to St. Rose of Lima HSA), cash or ewallet funds. (see QR Code below for more info on ewallet and setting up your child's account.)

The preferred way for your child to buy books is through Scholastic’s eWALLET. With eWallet, a convenient digital payment account, your child can shop the fair cash-free. And now family, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet! Set up your account today, so your children are ready! We’d love to encourage you to use this feature, but the Book Fair will of course also be accepting cash/checks made out to St Rose of Lima HSA/credit card payment. Book Fair volunteers will fulfill these orders and books will be sent to your child’s classroom.

This year the teachers will also have an opportunity to create eWallets. With eWallet you can designate a dollar amount for your child’s classroom and the teachers will be able to pick out books for the classroom, completely tax free.

eWALLET Set Up:

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

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OR scan the QR codes below to set up your Ewallet and volunteer at the bookfair.

Book Fair Hours: The Book Fair will be open on Sunday for parents who would like to shop with their children on Sunday January 26, 2025 from 10:30 - 1:30 PM. The children will shop with their classes from January 27th – January 30th.

Volunteer: Below is the QR code for sign up genius to volunteer.  Please sign up to help. Please take note of the time slots your child’s class will be visiting the book fair if you’d like to specifically help with their class. There are also setup and cleanup hours available. Please remember: All volunteers must have an active certification from the "Protecting God's Children" course.

THANK YOU for your support!

SRLA HSA