Parent Weekly Update 3/13/26

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 16, 2026 - March 20, 2026

Important Dates at a Glance

Monday, March 16, 2026 - Student Council Meeting until 3:45 PM

Tuesday March 17, 2026 - Free Ice Cream thanks to St Rose Chapter of Knights of Columbus

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 -  Dress Down Day - St Patrick’s Day colors and accessories

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Band practice and lessons

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Dance Club practice until 3:45 PM

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Field Trip to the Appell Center grades K-2

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Diocesan Geography Bee at the Diocese

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - St Rose Star Players Play Practice until 4:15 PM

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - Prismatic Magic Assembly for all students thanks to HSA

Friday, March 20, 2026 - School mass at 8:30 AM 

Free Ice Cream

Thanks to the St. Rose of Lima Council of the Knights of Columbus, all students are being treated to free ice cream! The Knights of Columbus are actively involved in our school community as volunteers. They organize the Basketball Shoot-Out and generously offer their time and talents to help with projects around our school.We are truly blessed to have them as partners and are grateful for their continued support of our students and school.

Field Trip to the Appell Center

On Wednesday, March 18, our students in grades K–2 will take a field trip to the Appell Center to see Stone Soup … and Other Stories. Based on the book by Ruth Foster and Carole Wechter, Stone Soup … and Other Stories is a charming, well-seasoned blend of folktales from around the world. The performance serves as an excellent springboard for reading, reading-related activities, and exploring multicultural themes.

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 calling  717-792-0889 or by scanning the QR code on the flyer attached to this update.  Hope to see you there!!

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!

Registration and Simple Tuition Solutions 

Registration for new and current families is happening now!  Spots are filling up quickly!  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.

April 1 - Summer Uniforms Begin

Our handbook states that we are in winter uniform until April 1, 2026.  That is our first day of Easter Break, so summer uniforms will begin when we return from break on April 7, 2026.

Prismatic Magic

On Thursday, March 19, Prismatic Magic will be on campus to perform their Spring Jam laser light show for all students.  Spring Jam is a celebration of lasers, music, and motion. Packed with laser animations of outdoor activities like baseball, swimming, and surfing, set to a soundtrack of energetic pop and rock music that encourages singing along. Spring Jam aims to promote physical fitness and exercise by captivating children with stunning visuals and upbeat tunes throughout the show.

St Patrick’s Day Dress Down Day

Get ready to celebrate! On Tuesday, March 17, all students are invited to dress down for St. Patrick’s Day. Wear your Irish green and have fun accessorizing—think hats, beads, socks, and more! Let’s fill the school with lots of green and plenty of St. Patrick’s Day spirit!

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