Parent Weekly Update 4/17/26

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 20, 2026 - April 26, 2026

Important Dates at a Glance

Friday, April 17, 2026 - Movie Night at School - 7:00 PM - all are welcome

Monday,April 20, 2026 - St Rose Day of Kindness - dress down day - see below

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Ice Cream sold at lunches

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Dance Club until 3:45 PM

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Band practice and lessons

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Ignatius Virtual Book Fair Ends

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Students in 6th grade attend Biztown

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - First Responders Day - on campus beginning at 9:00 AM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Soccer Club until 4:15 PM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Administrative Assistant’s Day

Friday, April 24, 2026 - School Mass at 8:30 AM  - Virtue Awards - all are welcome

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!

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! 

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.

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.

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!!

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! Google Forms will be emailed early Friday evening. 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!

Change to Last Day of School

Please mark your calendars for Monday, June 1, 2026!   This will be our last full day of school for the 2025-2026 school year.  A copy of the tentative 2026-2027 school calendar will be send to you next week in the Parent Weekly Update.  We look forward to seeing you all back here in August next year!!

Spring Concert

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM, St. Rose of Lima will host our annual Spring Concert and Art Show.  This concert will highlight the musical talents of our school band, the singing talents of our students in grades 4-6, the dance movies of the dance club, and the artwork of all students.  A Concert Preview will take place during the day at 1:30 PM.  We hope you will join us for one of our performances!

Day of Kindness Dress Down Day

On Monday, April 20, 2026, St Rose of Lima will celebrate its annual Day of Kindness.  Students will focus on acts of kindness that day and may dress down wearing shirts with messages of kindness on them.  We encourage all to participate.  Please follow Student Handbook regulations for Dress Down Days.