Parent Weekly Update 5/22/26

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

May 22, 2026 - June 1, 2026

Important Dates at a Glance

Friday, May 22, 2026 - St Rose of Lima Annual Fund begins

Monday, May 25, 2026 - School is closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - St Rose of Lima Annual Fund closes at midnight

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - Wax Museum Saint Project - Grades 1 & 3 at 1:15 PM

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - School Talent Show at 1:15 PM - Parents Welcome

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Last day for students in PreK - graduation and party

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Last day for students in grade 6

Friday, May 29, 2026 - School mass at 8:30 AM - all are welcome

Sunday, May 31, 2026 - Sixth grade Sending Forth Ceremony at 4:00 PM at St Rose of Lima Church - RSVP required

Monday, June 1, 2026 - End of Year Awards Ceremony at 9:00 AM - all are welcome

Monday, June 1, 2026 - last day of school for all students - dismissal at 11:30 AM

Last Day of School

Please mark your calendars for Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM!   This will be our last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year.  A copy of the tentative 2026-2027 school calendar is attached to this newsletter.  We look forward to seeing you all back here in August next year!!

End of Year Awards Ceremony

On Monday, June 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM, we will hold our End of Year Awards Ceremony for all students in grades K-5.  These will be academic awards recognizing students for their hard work and effort.  We hope you will join us!

Sixth 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.

Saint Wax Museum

Our 1st and 3rd grade students have been working hard preparing to portray their chosen saints. During the event, they will “come to life” and share what they have learned about these inspiring individuals.

Families are invited to attend and walk through the museum to see the students’ hard work in action. It is always such a special and memorable experience for both the students and their visitors! Students are working on their "speech" and posters at school. Please mark your calendars—we would love to see you there. Thank you for your support!

Thank you - Holy Saviour

Thank you to all of our families who helped place flags on the graves of our veterans at Holy Saviour Cemetery. It is truly an incredible honor to serve and remember those who gave so much for our country.

We would especially like to thank the Poletti Family, Miller Family, Langer Family, Raetz Family, Wisman Family, Bloomfield Family, Spence Family, Ebersole Family, Kipple Family, Poiter Family, and Johnston Family for their time, service, and support. Your participation helped make this meaningful tradition possible, and we are grateful for your dedication and respect for our veterans.

Summer Work Packets

As we begin summer break, we encourage students to continue practicing important skills to help them stay prepared for the upcoming school year. Summer work packets have been sent home and include activities designed to reinforce learning in reading, writing, and math.

Parents, your support makes a big difference. Setting aside a little time each week for students to complete activities, read daily, and practice basic skills can help prevent summer learning loss and build confidence for the fall.

Please make sure packets are kept in a safe place and completed before the start of the new school year. If you have any questions regarding the assignments, feel free to contact the school office.

Thank you to all volunteers

Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped us throughout the year. The St. Rose of Lima community is truly grateful for each and every one of you. Without your generosity and support, so many important activities and events would not be possible.

We are especially thankful for those who regularly assisted with classroom support, lunchroom help, Field Day volunteering, Christmas Celebration Day, Fall Festival, our Home and School Association (HSA), Fathers’ Club, and so much more.

Your time, dedication, and willingness to serve make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and school community. Thank you for sharing your talents and helping make this year such a success!

Updates from Flynn and O’Hara

We encourage our families to opt into emails from FlynnO'Hara using the following link:

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St Rose of Lima School Code: PA094

By signing up, you will receive the following updates directly to their inbox:

• Summer Promotion Details
• Uniform shopping reminders
• Important Ordering Deadlines
• Product and Inventory Updates
• School-specific uniform content!

Flynn and O’Hara will be running a few promotions throughout the summer to encourage families to place their uniform orders early!  To kick off the summer, they are running their first Free Shipping promotion from Monday, May 25 - Wednesday, May 27. Please see more information on their website.

Connect~Learn~Inspire 2026 

This event for families will take place on June 9th from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm at 65 Billerbeck St., New Oxford, PA 17350.

We are celebrating at least 15 years of hosting this wonderful event, which is designed to bring the nonpublic school community together. Families can network and learn about Equitable Participation. Educators can share ideas, strengthen professional practice, and spark inspiration for the year ahead. Whether you are looking to connect with families/peers, explore new strategies, or deepen your impact, this event offers something valuable for everyone. It is offered at no additional cost through Equitable Participation funds, which makes it even better! 

Register using this link: https://forms.gle/K4tXtuxhf8otJ2MP9

Summer Message

Dear St Rose Families,

As we wrap up another successful school year, I want to thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for their hard work, support, and dedication throughout the year. Together, we celebrated many achievements, created lasting memories, and continued to grow as a school community.

Summer is a wonderful time to relax, recharge, and enjoy special moments with family and friends. I encourage our students to continue reading, exploring new interests, and staying curious during the break.

We are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back in August for another exciting year filled with learning, growth, and opportunity. Until then, I wish you a safe, happy, and restful summer!

Fondly,

Mrs. Johnston