Parent Weekly Update 4/10/26

St Rose 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

April 12, 2026 - April 19, 2026

Important Dates at a Glance

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Holy Sprouts Divine Mercy Sundaes at 10:30 AM at church courtyard

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Divine Mercy Chaplet at St Rose of Lima church 3:00 PM

Monday,April 13, 2026 - Student Council until 3:45 PM

Monday, April 13, 2026 - Virtual Ignatius Book Fair begins

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Ice Cream sold at lunches

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Dance Club until 3:45 PM

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Band practice and lessons

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - ARK testing for students in grades 2-6

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - St Rose Star Players Play Practice

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - ARK testing for students in grades 2-6

Friday, April 17, 2026 - School Mass at 8:30 AM  - all are welcome

Friday, April 17, 2026 - Movie Night at school 6:30 PM

Virtual Ignatius Book Fair

We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Virtual Ignatius Book Fair from April 13 through April 22, 2026.  The book fair is a special opportunity to expand your home collection while also helping us earn new books for our classrooms and library.  Every purchase benefits our school! All families can participate by shopping online. Shop online here: https://www.ignatiusbookfairs.com/ Click the shopping link , then create an account (if you don’t already have one), enter your child’s name, select your child’s classroom, confirm and add additional children/classrooms as needed.  When you are finished, click “Get Started” to explore the wonderful book selections! Every purchase helps our school earn new books. Thank you for your support—we look forward to your participation at the fair! 

Holy Sprouts Divine Mercy Ice Cream  Sundaes this Sunday!

This Sunday we are hosting our Holy Sprouts Divine Mercy Sundaes immediately following the 9:30 AM mass in the St Rose of Lima Church courtyard (weather dependent). This event is for children ages 1-7. Then come back to join our parish community for a special Divine Mercy Celebration, including singing from our St Rose of Lima students at 3:00 PM. There is no registration and no fee.  Hope to see you there!

Spring Movie Night - Friday, April 17th at 7:00 pm

Join us for the spring movie night at St. Rose.  We will be watching the movie David, an animated story about the biblical journey of David, a shepherd boy who becomes a courageous warrior and anointed king.  Families should bring beach/camping chairs or towels to sit on.  The HSA will be providing snacks and drinks during the movie.  We hope to see you there!

Would you like to Volunteer?  Here’s how!

St. Rose of Lima Elementary School considers its volunteers invaluable.  Through the generosity of volunteers, the school can offer more attention, individualization, and programs to all students.  Volunteers can assist in the library, supervise lunch, outdoor recess, speed up lunch lines, read to and with students, guide independent activities, help with special projects, etc.  Others help at home with researching, cutting, phone calls, work on committees for marketing and development, technology, and so forth.  Involved and supportive parents are the backbone of any school’s success.

To ensure the safety of our students, all volunteers must comply with the Diocesan Youth Protection Program.  Full details of the program can be found at www.hbgdiocese.org.  These details can also be found on the church website at www.saintroseoflimayork.org or contact the school office.

All clearances need to be returned into the school office and must be within the current year to accompany the volunteer badge application.  Computers are available at the school for those without internet access and want to pursue seeking their clearances. THIS INCLUDES VOLUNTEERING FOR FIELD DAY.

St Rose Stars Present Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory!

This year, the St Rose Stars will present Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The students have been working hard to perfect their lines and the stage crew is working hard to hit their marks with their props.  Mark your calendars for these important dates: Thursday, May 22 at 1:15 PM and at 6:00 PM.  More details will be forthcoming.  We hope to see you at the show!!

Virtue of Justice

During the month of April, students will focus on the Virtue of Justice.  Justice teaches them to respect others, cultivate fairness, and act responsibly, laying the foundation for moral, social, and emotional development. It helps them understand rights and duties, fosters empathy and promotes giving of oneself.  Students will learn about saints who demonstrated the Virtue of Justice: St Anthony of Padua, St. Katharine Drexel, and St Thomas More.

Flags for Veterans

Once again, St. Rose of Lima Elementary School is participating in the placing of flags on the graves of our veterans during the week leading up to Memorial Day. This will take place at Holy Savior Cemetery.   If you are interested in participating in this wonderful event, please contact the Main Office or email Mrs. Johnston directly at sjohnston@stroseschoolpa.org.  The flags will be distributed to families on Friday, May 15, 2026.  Placement on the gravesites will be the week of May 17, 2026 through May 24, 2026. 

National Anthem at The York Revolution

On Friday, May 15, 2026, the students of St Rose of Lima have a wonderful opportunity - they will be singing the National Anthem at the York Revolutions game! Come out and see our wonderful students sing the National Anthem and our amazing York Revs play!  More details to follow. 

Six Grade Sending Forth Ceremony

On Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM, our sixth grade class will have their Sending Forth Ceremony.  The Sending Forth Ceremony will begin with a mass celebrated by Father Celestine, followed by the awarding of certificates.  Immediately afterward, we will host a reception in the Church Hall.  This will provide families with an opportunity to take photos, socialize with one another, and view the sixth grade slideshow.

All parents are encouraged to submit photos of their student from their time at St Rose of Lima Elementary to Mr. Robert High at rhigh@stroseschoolpa.org by Friday, May 15, 2026.  These photos will be included in the sixth grade slideshow.  Please note that photos submitted after this date cannot be guaranteed inclusion in the slideshow.

Spirit Wear is Back!!

St Rose of Lima is happy to partner with 2theTee for spiritwear.  Click on this link https://st-rose-of-lime-pe.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to view all items available or go to our website or Facebook page.  These items are to be worn as spiritwear only - they may not be substituted as part of the uniform.  The St Rose of Lima store will be open from April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026.  Once the store closes, all items will be processed and sent to the school for distribution.  All items will be received mid to late May.  We hope you will purchase some spiritwear and show your St Rose of Lima spirit!!

Field Day

Field Day is right around the corner!  The date is Friday, May 15, 2026.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, you must have your Diocesecan clearances.  Please reach out to Mrs. Molly Raetz via email at mraetz@stroseschoolpa.org.

Joe Corbi Pick Up

Our Joe Corbi fundraiser was a huge success thanks to all of our families who participated!  We tripled the number of orders we originally set for our goal - way to go!!  The Joe Corbi orders will be delivered to school on Thursday, April 16, 2026.  All orders must be picked up on Thursday, April 16, 2026 between 12:00 noon and 4:00 PM.  We are not able to store the kits for you here at school and all items must remain frozen.  Please make arrangements to have your orders picked up promptly.  Again - we thank you for your incredible support of our school through our fundraisers!

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Brighten Mom’s day and support our school!

We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Mother’s Day Flower Fundraiser. We’ve partnered with Stauffers of Kissel Hill to bring you beautiful, high-quality blooms just in time for the holiday. Whether you want to beat the rush by preordering or prefer to pick out the perfect arrangement in person, we have you covered.

How to Participate:

Preorder: Secure your favorites early! Use the order form attached. These are due by 4/21.

In-Person Sales: Visit us at the school on May 7th and 8th to browse our selection. This selection will be limited.

Every purchase directly benefits our students and school programs. Let’s make this Mother’s Day bloom!