Parent Weekly Update 2/27/26

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

March 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026

Important Dates at a Glance

Monday, March 2, 2026 - The start of Read Across America Week - see attached flyer

Monday, March 2, 2026 - Joe Corbi Fundraiser begins

Tuesday March 3, 2026 - Ice Cream sold at each lunch

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Band practice and lessons

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Dance Club practice until 3:45 PM

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - St Rose Star Players Play Practice until 4:00 PM

Friday, March 5, 2026 - Trimester 2 report cards go home

Friday, March 5, 2026 - School mass at 8:30 AM 

Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser is Coming!

Get ready, St. Rose of Lima families! We’re excited to kick off our Joe Corbi’s fundraiser on March 2, 2026. This is a delicious way to support our students and school—so get ready to order, share with family and friends, and help make this fundraiser a success! More details and ordering information will be sent home Monday, March 2nd. Thank you for showing your St. Rose pride!

Registration and Simple Tuition Solutions 

Registration for new and current families is happening now!  Spots are filling up quickly!  If you are a current St Rose of Lima family, you are encouraged to register as soon as possible to reserve your spot for your children. We look forward to working with you and your children again next school year!!

All families at St Rose of Lima are required to file for financial assistance, work with our EITC program, or both in order to receive ANY discounts in tuition. Our school code is 20621. The financial aid link for the 2026-2027 school year through Simple Tuition Solutions opened for parents on February 2, 2026.  ALL FAMILIES MUST COMPLETE THEIR APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY MARCH 31, 2026 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY DISCOUNTS.

The Mother/Son Night is Coming!

The Mom/Son night is at Titanium Athletics in Glen Rock on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM.  Tickets are $16 per person.  To purchase tickets contact Molly Raetz at the School Office by email listed above or call 717-792-0889.

Help Support St Rose of Lima through EITC

Looking for a simple way to support our school at no extra cost to you? Consider participating in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.

The Educational Improvement Tax Credit allows eligible Pennsylvania businesses and individuals to receive significant state tax credits for donations made to approved educational organizations. These contributions help provide scholarships and enhance programs that directly benefit students and families at St. Rose of Lima Elementary School. By participating in the EITC program, you can redirect a portion of your state taxes to support Catholic education and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

For more information on eligibility and how to participate, please contact the school office. Thank you for supporting St. Rose of Lima Elementary School.

End of Trimester II/Report Cards

Trimester II ended on Friday, February 27, 2026.  Report cards will be sent home Friday, March 6, 2026.  Trimester III, our final trimester of the school year, begins on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Baby Bottle Collection

Once again, St. Rose of Lima is partnering with the Women’s Care Center of York.  Each student at St. Rose will receive one baby bottle.  We are asking each student to fill that baby bottle with coins to help support the mission of the Women’s Care Center of York. Students may obtain additional baby bottles through the Main Office. Last day to turn in Baby Bottles is Friday, March 27, 2026!

Virtue of Honesty Recipients

During the month of February, our students focused on the Virtue of Honesty.  Honesty is being trustworthy and true.  The virtue of honesty for children is a foundational character trait, involving truthfulness in words and actions, which fosters trust, integrity, and personal responsibility. It helps children build healthy relationships, develop a moral compass to distinguish right from wrong, and understand how their actions affect others. Congratulations to our students who were awarded the Virtue of Honesty Award:

PreK 4 - Millie McCoy                                                    Grade 3 -  Kayla Aristilde

Kindergarten - Xavier Klunk                                         Grade 4 - Harper Byler

Grade 1 - Benson Curran                                                Grade 5 - Henry Trump                                            

Grade 2 - Valentina Fernandez Ramos                          Grade 6 - Gwen Trump