Parent Weekly Update 3/6/26

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 9, 2026 - March 13, 2026

Important Dates at a Glance

Tuesday March 10, 2026 - Ice Cream sold at each lunch

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Band practice and lessons

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Dance Club practice until 3:45 PM

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - St Rose Star Players Play Practice until 4:15 PM

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Reconciliation students in grades 3-6 at 1:05 PM

Friday, March 13, 2026 - School mass at 8:30 AM 

Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser is On!

We’re excited to report that our Joe Corbi’s fundraiser is going strong! Thank you to everyone who is helping make this fundraiser such a huge success. This is a delicious way to support our students and school, so be sure to place your orders, share with family and friends, and help us keep the momentum going. Don’t forget to get your orders in before the fundraiser closes on Monday, March 16. Don’t miss out on this tasty opportunity to support St. Rose of Lima Elementary!

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!

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.

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.

LOST and FOUND

Clothing and unmarked personal items left on the playground, in hallways, lobby, and other areas in the school will be placed in the Lost and Found. Parents can help alleviate the build-up of articles in the lost and found by marking your child’s name on all items, coats, sweats, jackets, lunchboxes, and other personal items.  It is the responsibility of the parents to instruct their children to take care of all clothing and personal items.  St. Rose of Lima assumes no responsibility for these items. Currently, we have a large number of items in our Lost and Found box at school.  Please stop by to see if any of your items are in the box.

Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 8, 2026.  Please remember to spring forward and set your clocks one hour ahead Sunday morning.  Enjoy the longer hours of sunlight in the evening!  Spring is right around the corner!