Progress Reports are going home today in the Communication Envelopes. As you may already know, we use the Standards Based Grading System at Holy Rosary. The purpose of this is to have more detailed information for the report cards, while also measuring ongoing academic progress of children in specific standard areas. Children will receive a number for their current progress in the subject areas:

1 - Lacking adequate progress

2 - Progressing toward standard

3 - Meeting standard

4 - Exceeding standard

It is very common for your child to receive 1s and 2s in the first trimester, with very few (if any) 3s. As they progress throughout the year and begin to master the standards, they should be earning more 3s. 4s are very rare, as it indicates that the student has not only mastered the standard, but they have exceeded the expectations of mastery. If you have any questions or concerns about the Progress Report or how your child is doing at any point throughout the school year, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher. In order for children to succeed, it has to be a 3 part effort: the child, the parent, and the teacher.

I also want to let you know that I will be having surgery next Thursday, October 19th. I begin my medical leave on Wednesday afternoon, October 18th. I will likely be out between 2 - 4 weeks, perhaps a little longer. During this time, Mrs. Farias will be in charge.

Don't forget that chocolate money is due on Thursday and there is no school on Friday! Have a wonderful week.

Blessings,

Katie Dempsey

Principal

This Week:

Don’t forget to support our Annual Fund Appeal. We are hoping for 100% support from our school families and staff at amounts appropriate to their individual abilities. This year’s goal is $146,000! The funds raised support curriculum and materials, along with funding teacher’s salaries, and new playground equipment. No donation is too small. You can choose to make a one time donation or you can pledge a monthly amount.

To donate please see the following secure link on our website:https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/o5kPfZnwU-9YPZxE8gatew

Please choose the drop down for Annual Appeal. All donations are tax deductible. Your support is greatly appreciated!

A big thanks to the following families/staff for your Annual Fund Appeal/Playground Equipment donations:

Bridget Yaden & Jeff Smith
Richard & Stephanie Hernandez
Jeff & Claudia Klein
Jesse & Amanda Schweickert
Daryl & Raquel Lambrecht
Javier & Anita Lemus
Paul & Janel Martin
Juliet Quintero
Katie Dempsey
Casey & Sarah McKinney

Epitacio Garibay & Erika Ruelas

Sergio & Carrie Hernandez
Aldo & Patty Montes
Doris Silva
Alberto & Amparo Farias

Bill & Jennifer Pickles

Auction/Crab Feed

Thank you!

Nina Tatum

All volunteers working with or alongside children at the school are required to complete Safe Environment requirements, as mandated by the Archdiocese of Seattle. ****This would include any volunteers assisting in the lunchroom, at recess, in the classroom, accompanying classes on field trips, etc.****

Here are the steps:

1. New volunteers should go online to VirtusOnline.org to register for an account
2. Register for a local safe environment class
3. Read and acknowledge policy documents, and complete the steps for a background check to be performed. An in-person/live safe environment class, called "Protecting God's Children for Adults", is initially required, but thereafter, renewals only need to be completed online once every three years.

Race #1:

Emmanuel Walker

Rowan Jordan

Claire Pickles

Elena Pickles

America Hernandez

Lauren Pickles

Jonathan Hadley-McCarthy

Race #2:

Emmaunel Walker

Rowan Jordan

Claire Pickles

Evelyn Klein

America Hernandez

Congratulations to all of our runners!