Dear Saint Rose Families,

ST. ROSE OF LIMA ACADEMY EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS

AWARDED RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS

73% of the 2023 Class are Award Recipients

Short Hills, New Jersey April 17, 2023 – Saint Rose of Lima Academy announced today that the class of 2023 received a record number of scholarship monies from a number of Catholic and private high schools in New Jersey. Over $578,000 in grant funding was awarded.

The mission of St. Rose of Lima Academy is to develop the whole person through a community experience of faith, academics and life. Through an integrated experience each student develops respect for and responsibility to oneself and others. Each student is challenged to use his or her special gifts in the service of all God’s people. 

In making the announcement, Tina Underwood, Principal of St. Rose of Lima Academy said: “I am so proud of all of our students here at the Academy, especially our eighth-grade class.” She continued, “I have had the pleasure of watching these young men and women flourish at St. Rose as they grew to embody our mission culminating with this incredible recognition and achievement as a class. Our school community could not be more pleased for each of them.”

The number of monetary awards bestowed on the class of 2023 was a record amount for St. Rose Lima. In addition, one star pupil has been given a generous scholarship to attend the prestigious Hotchkiss Preparatory school in Lakeville, Connecticut. 

About St. Rose of Lima

St. Rose of Lima Academy, established in 1869, is a fully accredited, coeducational Catholic school located in Short Hills, New Jersey. The Academy has approximately 200 students and offers full-day Kindergarten through grade eight as well as a pre-school program for children ages 2.5, 3 and 4. St. Rose offers academic excellence, an experienced teaching staff, comprehensive facilities, wide-ranging extracurricular activities, and a nurturing environment that seeks to develop the full potential of all its students. Students at St. Rose continually score above both the diocesan and national averages on all standardized tests. The school has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School and has had a number of seventh and eighth graders qualify to participate in the National Junior Honor Society, which recognizes exceptional middle-school students.

Principal Underwood

Dear Saint Rose Families,

Students should wear Spring uniforms starting this Monday April, 17th.

Friday, April 21st, is a 12:10 dismissal for Faculty In Service.

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

Principal Underwood

Dear Parents,

Please note that there is no school for students tomorrow for County Professional Day.

Click here for the school calendar.

Here is a direct link to the calendar section:

Calendar

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood

Boys Volleyball Registration is Open

We are proud to announce that we have added Boys Volleyball for the Spring 2023.!

If your child/children are interested in participating with us this fall,it's time to register for the seasons.

Please be sure to read all the information below and email me if you have any questions.

Season Details

- Practices start the week of 4/4/23

- Games after 4/25/23

- Regular Season Ends approx 5/19

- Playoffs immediately after

-   Based on interest we will have either one combined team this season composed of grades 5-8. This is ok as many league teams do the same as they are building their programs.

Practice

-   Tues/Thurs - 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM (After school)

-   Practice will be held in the gymnasium

-   Athletes will be able to go directly to the gym at dismissal (2:50 PM) to get changed

-   They will have time to change, have a snack and also leave to grab one if they need to right after school

-   There will be an adult in the Gym waiting for them at 2:50 PM dismissal

Games

-   The scheduling meeting is in three weeks and we will gave the match schedule at that time

Uniform & Required attire

-   We will be ordering Team Shirts (Price will be included in registration)

-   All players should have a good set of knee pads for volleyball.

-   I’ve included links below so you know what kind to look for there are other brands also

-   Dick’s - (Adult) Nike Volleyball knee pads 

-   Dick’s - (Adult) Mizuno Volleyball knee pads 

Registration Information

-   Please click here to Register for the Boys Spring 2023 Volleyball Season

-   Registration Fee is $130 and will be billed to your SmartTuition Account

-   Registration includes the cost of the Uniform shirt

-   Please click below to order your Volleyball Shirt

-   Click here to order a St. Rose Volleyball Uniform Shirt

If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Go Ravens

Harcourt Lucius

SRLA Athletics Director

Please reply to: Ms. Harrington and Mr. Miller  

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YEARBOOK ORDERS

DUE Monday, April 5, 2023

Dear Parents:

The Class of 2023 is proud to offer to you for purchase a copy of the 2022 - 2023 St. Rose of Lima Academy Yearbook!

All students in grades pre-k through 8 have their photo in the yearbook, with many additional candid photos included. 

The cost of this hard-covered book is $35.00 each.  

This order is due on or before April 5th.

To receive a yearbook you must order it now;

additional copies will NOT be available at a later time.

To order your yearbook please complete the sheet below and send it to school OR reply to me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and the number or yearbooks you would like to order.

We will bill your SMART Tuition account $35.00 for each yearbook you order.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Thank you,

Ms. Harrington and Mr. Miller

Yearbook Coordinators

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DO NOT SEND A CHECK OR CASH – WE WILL BILL YOU THROUGH SMART

DUE April 5, 2023

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