Parent Weekly Update 11/24/25

St. Rose of Lima Elementary School, rooted in Catholic values, strives to achieve educational excellence by facilitating the intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth of each child and promoting a community of faith, hope, love and service.

Parent Weekly Update

November 24, 2025 through December 5, 2025

Important Dates at a Glance

Monday, November 24, 2025 - no hot lunch - all students must pack

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - Thanksgiving Prayer Service at 10:15 AM

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - dismissal at 11:30 AM

Wednesday, November 26 through Monday, December 1, 2025 - school is closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - school reopens for all students

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Middle States visit

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Band practice and lessons

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Ice Cream for sale at all lunches

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Middle States visit

Thursday, December 4, 2025 - Early Dismissal for students at 11:30 AM - not hot lunch

Friday, December 5, 2025 - School mass at 8:30 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf of the faculty and staff of St. Rose of Lima Elementary School, I extend to you and your family our warmest wishes for a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. We hope your holiday is filled with peace, joy, and safe travels as you gather with family and friends.

Please be advised that school will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26, 2025, through Monday, December 1, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Early Dismissal on November 25, 2025 and Thursday, December 4, 2025

Please be advised that school will dismiss all students on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM for the Thanksgiving holiday break.  Buses and vans will pick up at 11:30 AM.  Car riders must arrange rides home. Additionally, the school will dismiss all students on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM. 

End of Trimester I

The first trimester of the school year closed on Friday, November 14, 2025. Report cards were distributed today, Friday, November 21, 2025, for students to bring home. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students finish the trimester strong!

PreK 3-4 Christmas Concert and Gingerbread House

On Friday, December 12, 2025, our PreK 3 and 4 classes will have their Christmas Concert in the auditorium at 9:15 AM followed by making  Gingerbread Houses in the classroom.  We ask all families to RSVP to the school office by calling 717-792-0889.  We can’t wait to see you there!

Christmas Concert and Art Show

We hope families will join us on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM.  Students in grades K-3, band, and dance club will participate in this concert, with art displayed from all grade levels.  There will also be a dress rehearsal at 1:15 PM, where grandparents and other guests may attend.  If you have guests who will attend the 1:15 PM rehearsal, please call the school office at 717-792-0889 to RSVP.

Picture Retake Day

On Wednesday, December 10, LifeTouch will be back at St Rose of Lima for picture retake day.  If your child was absent when we took pictures in October, or if you wish to have your child’s picture retaken, please send an email to Mrs Raetz to let her know that your child should be seen by LifeTouch that day.

School Supply Collection for Christ Our King School in Nigeria

During the months of November and December, our school will be collecting school supplies — pencils, erasers, pens, glue sticks, paper, notebooks, backpacks, and more — for Christ Our King Primary School in Nigeria. This school holds a special place in our hearts, as our Pastor, Fr. Celestine, once attended there. We are excited to support these students by sending supplies they can use to learn and grow. Once all the donations are collected, we will pack and ship them to Christ Our King Primary School — along with handwritten notes from our students wishing them a very Merry Christmas. It is our hope that the students at Christ Our King will write back to our students, helping to create lasting pen pal friendships and connections across the world! Thank you for your generosity and support in making this project a success!

Dressing Warmly

As the weather begins to change, please make sure your child has the appropriate outerwear for recess.  Students should bring jackets with them to school.  Additionally, remember that sweatshirts may only be worn with the gym uniform.  Students must wear the royal blue St. Rose sweater with their daily winter/spring school uniform. 

The St Rose of Lima Gala Returns!

The 8th annual St Rose Gala will take place on Saturday February 7, 2026 at the Yorktowne Hotel. Additional volunteers and helpers are always needed. Anyone who would like to help out with the gala committee can contact Neal Liptak at 717-676-7853. Tickets will be available for purchase soon.

Weis 4 School

Do you shop at Weis Markets?  If you do, you can help our school by linking your Weis card to our school.  This is an easy way to help our school earn money that can be used for a variety of things here at St Rose of Lima.  Just log onto www.Weis4School.com, link your Weis Rewards Card and then start shopping at Weis Markets!  We thank you for your support!

Christmas Pageant and Children’s Mass

St Rose of Lima Church will hold a Christmas Pageant and Mass on December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM.  This pageant and mass will have parts for the Christmas Story, altar servers, choir members, gift bearers, and readers.  There will be a mandatory practice on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 AM at the church.  If your child is interested in participating in this service, please call the office at 717-792-0889. 

Virtue of Stewardship

Today during our School Mass, several of our students were awarded the Virtue of Stewardship.  The virtue of stewardship is giving of your time, talents, and treasure to the church and community.  Stewardship is based on the idea that all we have and all we are comes from God. In order to thank God for our many blessings, we must give back a portion of the time, talent and treasure that God has blessed us with.

PreK 4 - Zachary Tran                                     Grade 3 - Adaline Tran

Kindergarten - Maria Langer                           Grade 4 - Lucy McNulty

Grade 1 - Oliver Rock                                      Grade 5 - Cooper Kell

Grade 2 - Piper Trone                                       Grade 6 - Ellis Kraft