Parent Weekly Update 9/18/26

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

September 19, 2026 - September 26, 2026

Important Dates at a Glance

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Fun Fest at Cousler Park - come see our table

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - Cross Country practice is tonight until 4:30 PM

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - Chick Fil A fundraiser from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Ice Cream is sold at all lunches

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Soccer Club until 4:15 PM

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - Altar Server Training at school at 9:00 AM

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - Basketball Club until 4:15 PM

Friday, September 25 , 2026 - School mass at 8:30 AM - Virtue awards presented

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - York Catholic visits our 6th graders to discuss their shadow day

New Altar Server Training

Is your third through sixth grader interested in becoming an altar server for our school masses and our church masses?  Please call the office to register for our next training session on September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the school.  This is a wonderful way for our children to learn more about the mass and help deepen their faith.

Picture Ready!

Put on your cleanest, best pressed uniform. Style your hair and follow all handbook rules. On Monday, 9/21/26 Mrs. Poiter will be taking photos to update our website and marketing materials for the year. Bring your best smile and show your Saint Rose pride!

Interested in joining our Home and School Association?

Please email strosehsa@stroseschoolpa.org if you are interested in joining HSA or helping out at any HSA events throughout the year.  Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month but even if you aren't able to attend, you will be updated about all of the exciting events we have planned for this year. 

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night is Back!
Mark your calendars and join us for a fun and tasty way to support our school! Join us on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 922 Loucks Road, York, PA

Whether you dine in, swing through the drive-thru, order through the Chick-fil-A mobile app, or use a third-party delivery service, be sure to make your purchase between 5–7 PM to have it count toward our fundraiser!

A portion of the evening's sales will be donated directly back to our school. Let’s make it a great night of food, fun, and community!  We hope to see you there!

Clean Out Your Closets and Support St. Rose!

Our first ever Savers FUNdrive is off to a great start! Please make sure you are updating your pledge online so we can plan accordingly.

Remember, we can accept the following to turn clutter into cash:

in white or black trash bags

Clothes: men's, women's & children's, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.

Household Textiles: bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.

in boxes

Small Household Goods: kitchen items (such as pots/pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, serving pieces and hand-held appliances), home decorative items, knick-knacks, toys, games, and small electronics.

Books & Media: paperback, hard cover & all genres.

*media needs to be boxed separately

*no encyclopedias or text books

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Classes/Baptism Preparation

Beginning in October, classes for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will be offered to students in grades 3–6. Classes will be taught by Mrs. Johnston and will continue through the end of April. These classes are specifically for students in grades 3–6. Students in all grade levels may also participate in preparation for Baptism in the Catholic Church. If you or your child is interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, please contact Mrs. Johnston to register. More information about the preparation process will be provided at that time.

Virtue of Hope

During the month of September, our school community will focus on the virtue of Hope—trusting in God’s loving plan for each of us.

Hope reminds us that, even when we face challenges, uncertainty, or things that do not go as planned, God is always with us and never stops loving us. We can place our trust in Him and believe that He is guiding us toward what is good.

As we begin a new school year, let us practice hope by encouraging one another, looking for the good in each day, and trusting that God has a beautiful plan for our lives. May we remember that we never walk alone—God is with us every step of the way.

This month, let us choose hope, trust in God, and believe in His loving plan.

Welcome, Mrs. Katelyn Poiter!

We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Katelyn Poiter to the St. Rose of Lima community as our new Manager of Development for the Parish and School!

Mrs. Poiter brings a lifetime of dedication to Catholic education and a deep commitment to supporting Catholic schools. In her new role, she will focus on strengthening our EITC program and Annual Fund, building resources to support our students, families, faculty, and school community.

We are grateful to welcome Mrs. Poiter and look forward to the experience, enthusiasm, and dedication she brings to this important ministry!

Weis 4 School

Do you shop at Weis Markets?  If you do, you can help our school by linking your Weis card to our school.  This is an easy way to help our school earn money that can be used for a variety of things here at St Rose of Lima.  Just log onto www.Weis4School.com, link your Weis Rewards Card and then start shopping at Weis Markets!  We thank you for your support!

Calling All Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering at our school?  Would you like to help chaperone a field trip? We would love to have as many of our family members helping us out in our school.  In order to do that, each person must complete the process of obtaining clearances.  If you are interested in starting this process, or if you aren’t sure if your clearances are up to date, please call the Main Office.  We will make sure you are on the right track.