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News for the HRRS/Juan Diego Academy Community
Principal's Message - Sept. 30 (English)
Happy Wednesday!
As many of you know, Ms. Margetts and I were gone at the Archdiocesan Principal's Retreat in Silverdale at the end of last week. The focus of the retreat was the role of evangelization in Catholic schools. The talks were presented by Doug Tooke (http://dougtooke.com/about/), of Helena, Montana. Mr. Tooke reminded us that, regardless of the other programs and services we provide in our Catholic schools, we are first and foremost a Catholic school. We must promote the faith through our words and deeds. We must live our faith every single day and inspire the students and families in our care. Whether you are Catholic or not, in the Holy Rosary community, we are all called to spread the Gospel message of love and service to others. This is a very universal message and one that I see every day as I watch staff, parents, and students sharing their talents within our school community. One thing that you can do to support us is to pray for the teachers, staff, and students of our community. We have so much work to accomplish this year and we are grateful for all of your support and prayers in making it happen!
Have a wonderful week!
Katie Dempsey
Principal
kdempsey@hrrsjda.org
Important Reminders for this Week!!
- Wednesday, Sept. 30th - We will have the Bilingual Education Information Night, hosted by Dr. Bridget Yaden. It is from 6 pm - 7:30 om. Please scroll down to the upcoming events section for more info and to RSVP.
- Thursday, Oct. 1st - All Chocolate Sale money is due!
- Friday, Oct. 2nd - There is no school and no Extended Care. Teachers will be at an Archdiocesan Professional Development day at St. Charles.
Very Important: Meals - Will You be Receiving a Bill Soon??
Please make sure that you have completed and returned your application for Free/Reduced Meals this year, if you intend to be a part of the program. If you have not been pre-qualified (for people who have already received assistance through the State, including Basic Food, TANF, etc.), you must submit an application to be considered for the program. Last year's qualifications are not an indicator of whether or not you qualify this year. If we do not qualify you for Free or Reduced meals and your child/ren are getting meals, you will be billed for this in October. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Ms. Lizbeth at eduran@hrrsjda.org. Development News!!
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Looking for Auction/Crab Feed Committee Members!
Please consider joining this school committee. The crab feed is a very important fundraiser for our school and requires a lot of help to make it a success.This event is a great way to get a bulk of your volunteer hours complete, 15 for single parent families, and 30 hours for two parent households. Please email: smckinney@hrrsjda.org if you would like to participate. The first committee meeting will be Wednesday, September 30th at 5:30 pm. Even if you are unable to participate on the committee, we can still use help as the event approaches with set-up, event staff, and clean-up after the event. This event is a lot of fun and we'd love your assistance! It's also a great way to get to know other families in the Holy Rosary community.
Update on Spanish/English Adult Classes
Thank you to all the families who took part in our survey last week. We will be announcing the schedule for adult language classes very soon. So far, it seems like there is a great deal of interest in the Spanish classes and very little in the English classes. If you did not respond to the survey, please email the office directly this week, so that your vote can be counted. The email is: office@hrrsjda.org. Volunteer Protocol
At Holy Rosary, we love volunteers!! Our school could not function without help from our parents and the greater community. Just a few reminders, though, as you think about ways to volunteer this year.
- All new volunteers must have been cleared through Virtus (attend the 3 hour class and submit to a background check). Go to https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ and click on Registration. If you took a 3 hr class through SetaNet/Safe Environment in a prior year and have done your annual online upates, you should be fine for now. Renewals through Virtus will be coming soon.
- If you would like to volunteer in your child's classroom, please check in with the teacher directly to see what the needs are and the process for volunteering.
- All volunteers MUST stop in at the office first to check in. Also, please make sure to sign the Volunteer Hours sheet, so that we can track your Commitment Hours for the year.
Thank you for all you do to make Holy Rosary an excellent school!!
Coaches Wanted!
Now that the cross country season is underway, we are looking for a girls' Basketball, boy's Basketball and co-ed Volleyball coach. If you are enthusiastic and willing to teach our kids about these sports, please volunteer. The Basketball season is from November - January and the Volleyball season is from February - April/May.
Sign ups for Basketball will be starting in October, but we will need a coach.
Please contact Amanda Schweickert, amanda.p.schweickert@gmail.com.
Join the Parent Service Club!
We are looking for a new CYO Sports Chair. The sports that Holy Rosary offers currently is cross country, basketball and volleyball. The CYO Sports Chair will assist the coaches and represent the school's athletic program with the CYO Seattle Archdiocese. This position requires good communication, organization and attention to detail. No athletic skill required.
Please contact Amanda Schweickert, amanda.p.schweickert@gmail.com.
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