This week, I read about Toxic Stress and how it affects brain development in children. There are three levels of stress: positive, tolerable, and toxic. Toxic stress can occur when a child experiences strong, frequent, and/or prolonged adversity—such as physical or emotional abuse, chronic neglect, caregiver substance abuse or mental illness, exposure to violence, and/or the accumulated burdens of family economic hardship—without adequate adult support. This kind of prolonged activation of the stress response systems can disrupt the development of brain architecture and other organ systems and increase the risk for stress-related disease and cognitive impairment, well into the adult years.

We all go through stress, but the key to dealing with stress is having a healthy support system. This includes creating a culture of accompaniment and community. Being there for one another by being accepting, loving, and patient with one another. As adults, we may have our own traumas that may be triggered by life circumstances. This is where we need to reach out families members, friends, or spiritual guidance for help.

Christ is constantly reaching out to us. But an encounter only happens when that invitation is acknowledged and responded to (Boyle & Morten, 2020).

Let's Pray the Rosary Daily for our own Peace!

God Bless,

Mrs. Rivas

Your Principal

Emergency Drill: We scheduled the Disaster Drill for Tuesday, October 31st. Daycare will be available afterward. The school office will close. Please update the EMERGENCY CARD with the names of the adults who will be picking up your child(ren). This person will need to show their ID on this day.

The school will be on lockdown during the drill, so all parents or guardians must park in the Swapmeet’s Parking Lot on SOMERSET BLVD. and walk to pick up their child/children using the BLACK GATE on the West Wall of the field.

We highly recommend that parents or guardians pick up their child according to the schedule and that the person’s name is written on the emergency card. In a real emergency, you will not be able to release your child if the person picking them up is not on the emergency card.

EMERGENCY DRILL SCHEDULE

2:35 Grades PK, TK, and their siblings.

2:40 Grades K, 1, and their siblings

2:45 Grades 2, 3 and their siblings

2:50 Grades 4, 5 and their siblings

2:55 Grades 6, 7, and their siblings.

3:15 Grade 8 Last to be picked up after cleanup is finished.

Hello parents,

The first quarter grades will be closing this Friday, October 27. Emails were sent to parents of students who had missing assignments. Please get in touch with your child's teacher about these assignments. Be aware that these assignments that were due also have a time limit. Please read the policy shared with you at the beginning of the year.

I appreciate your support,

Mrs. Rivas

Unexcused Absences Policy

Absences are considered excused when a doctor’s note is provided. When no doctor’s note is presented, the absence is considered unexcused. Students will be accountable for all classwork, homework, and notes taken in class when they are not present. If, by chance, a quiz, exam, or project is scheduled, the student must complete the task within 24-48 hours of being back. Not being in school is not an excuse for not taking a planned test.

Please plan vacation days accordingly so students do not miss crucial learning. The school cannot be held accountable for grades that reflect a student who misses school consistently.

Attendance: Under Archdiocesan policy, a student absent fifteen (15) or more days in a quarter will not be issued a report card and must attend summer school. If a child is absent more than thirty (30) or more days during the school year, he or she will be retained in the same grade because you still need to meet the requirements for your grade. The County Board of Education requires principals to report the severance of attendance by any student.

Hola padres,

Las calificaciones del primer trimestre cerrarán este viernes 27 de octubre. Se enviaron correos electrónicos a los padres de los estudiantes a quienes les faltaban tareas. Comuníquese con el maestro de su hijo sobre estas tareas. Tenga en cuenta que estas tareas que estaban vencidas también tienen un límite de tiempo. Lea la política que se compartió con usted a principios de año.

Aprecio su apoyo,

señora rivas

Política de ausencias injustificadas

Las ausencias se consideran justificadas con una nota del médico. Cuando no se presenta una nota del médico, la ausencia se considera injustificada. Los estudiantes serán responsables de todo el trabajo de clase, tareas, notas tomadas en clase cuando no están presentes. Si por casualidad se programa una prueba, un examen y proyectos, es responsabilidad de los estudiantes completar la tarea dentro de las 24-48 horas posteriores a su regreso. No estar en la escuela no es una excusa para no tomar un examen programado.

Planifique los días de vacaciones en consecuencia para que los estudiantes no se pierdan el aprendizaje crucial. La escuela no se hace responsable de las calificaciones que reflejan un estudiante que falta a la escuela constantemente.

Asistencia: De acuerdo con la póliza de la Arquidiócesis, un estudiante que haya estado ausente quince (15) o más días en un trimestre no recibirá un reporte de calificaciones y deberá asistir a la escuela de verano. Si un niño se ausenta más de treinta (30) días o más durante el año escolar, será retenido en el mismo grado porque no ha cumplido con los requisitos de su grado. La Junta de Educación del Condado puede exigir a los directores que informen la interrupción de la asistencia de cualquier estudiante.

Dear Parent/ Guardian,

In continuation of our partnership with you, our following parent/student conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 9, from 8 am to 8 pm. You can either choose to have a virtual meeting or an in-person meeting.

Estimado Padre / Tutor,

Para continuar nuestra asociación con usted, nuestras próximas conferencias de padres y estudiantes están programadas para el juever 9 de noviembre de 8:00 am 8:00 p.m. Puede elegir tener una reunión virtual o una reunión en persona.

8th Gr Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45480844-8th

7th Gr Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45480968-8th

6th Gr Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45480969-8th

5th Gr Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45480979-8th

4th Gr Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45480980-8th

3rd Gr Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45480995-8th

2nd Gr Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45480997-8th

1st Gr Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45481007-8th

Kinder Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45481009-8th

TK Parent Conference Link / Enlace para Conferencia de padres https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-45481006-8th

Communication Logs Our Lady of the Rosary school has implemented the log as communication between teachers, parents, and students. It informs students and parents about behaviors and work habits in class and school. In addition, the record allows for the school and parent to work in partnership in their child’s education.

By the end of each week, your child will be taking their logs home to be signed by their parent. As a parent, take time to speak to your child about their behavior and work habits and how you as a parent can help your child improve or model good work habits. Students in grades 1st-8th will be taking home conduct logs every Friday. It needs to be signed by the parent and returned the next school day. The teacher will send the student to the office to call the parent to come and sign the log. If the parent can’t come, we will ask the parent to email the teacher that they have seen the log, and it will be returned on the following day signed. After two unsigned weeks, students will be given after-school detention. After three unsigned weeks, the teacher will request a meeting before or after school.

Nov 13- Nov 17: On-Campus Book Fair Schedule M-F 9 am - 2 pm.

Nov 13- Nov 26: Shop Online Link

This year, the scholastic book fair will run for two weeks. Families will be able to purchase books by coming on campus or online.

Check out the elementary and Grades 6 and Up interactive book flyers.

We need parents to volunteer to help us sell books during the day.

Please sign up using the following link

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844ADAF2EA3F85-44427021-scholastic

Food Drive - bring items by Nov 16th

• Prek- 3 cans of chicken broth and cans of gravy
• Tk- 5lbs bag of potatoes
• K- 3 cans of cranberry sauce and cans of green beans
• 1st- 3 cans of pumpkin and cans of yams
• 2nd- 3 boxes of instant potatoes
• 3rd- 5lb bag of potatoes
• 4th- 3 cans of chicken broth and cans of gravy
• 5th- 3 cans of carrots
• 6th- 3 bottles of juices
• 7th- 3 cans of mixed vegetables and cans of corn
• 8th- 3 boxes of instant stuffing

We need a minimum of 10 players for each team.

B Girls Basketball Gr. 3rd -6th - Need Coach

B-Boys Basketball Gr. 3rd -6th - Need Coach

A Girls Basketball Gr. 6th -8th (only if 6th graders are skilled) Coach by Mr. Rivas

A Boys Basketball Gr. 6th -8th (only if 6th graders are skilled) Need Coach

Please fill out the interest form at https://forms.gle/iQ3VsfE8RuLaYNEg8

For families looking to get more involved with the athletics program, we are looking for parents - to join a newly formed "Warrior Booster Club." we will also look for volunteers to coach/referee Boys and Girls Basketball starting in November/December and Boys and Girls Soccer coming in March, if you are interested in coaching/referee, or have high school students interested in either - we are looking for parents, older siblings, members of parish or community to get involved. Service hours available - please email Coach Shaun with your questions or contact info Shaunh@OLRwarriors.org

Scholastic Book Fair Begin

Mandatory VIRTUS Training for students TK-8th

No Child- Care TK-8

No Preschool

No School

Calendar Raffle Begin

School hours will be from 8:20 am to 3:00 pm and on Wednesdays, 8:20 am- 1:00 pm.

7:50-8:15 Arrival (Parent Drive Thru Drop off on Zone 1: TK-4th Zone 2: 5th -6th)

8:15 Teachers will walk students to Morning Glory Assembly

8:15 Gates are Closed

8:20 Tardy, Assembly Begins in the Hall; students enter through the school's office

We will be offering after-school care to all families from Tk-8th grade. An additional monthly fee for this service will be charged through TADS. The hours of operation will be from 3:00 to 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1:00-5:30 pm on Wednesday.

We will also be offering before-school care from 7:00 -8:15 AM. An additional monthly fee for this service will be charged through TADS.

Applications are available in the school's office or at the bottom below.

School Hours 2023 - 2024

Arrival Time 7:50-8:15 am

School Hours 8:20- 3:00 pm (1:00 pm on Wednesdays)

The gate will close at 8:15 am

Tardy will begin at 8:20 am

Once again, the school will be offering a comprehensive school-based counseling program and support services at no additional cost for this service. Parents, teachers, staff, or students themselves can request to see a counselor. An informed consent form needs to be signed by the parent/guardian to begin the process. A signed informed consent form is NOT a request/referral for counseling. However, getting the parental signature ahead of time speeds up the process for our counselors to begin providing counseling to our students.

This service will begin on Monday, September 11.

English:

Student (Under 18) - https://forms.gle/ZMvPTuRVHhfxawkC7

Spanish:

Student (Under 18) - https://forms.gle/KP2hBGm6BMpFN2cXA

A verbal request is okay, as this form is not mandatory.

Our school counselors are:

Laura Nicassio (Alliant International University)

Mondays and Fridays, 7:30 am-3 pm

Google Voice #: 562-353-7837

CPLA Email: laura.therosary@counselingpartnersofla.org

Eva Teitelabum (UMass Global)

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 am-3 pm

Start date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Google Voice #: (424) 241-2063

CPLA Email: eva.therosary@counselingpartnersofla.org

Grades are final when report cards are published at the end of the quarter. Important dates to note:

• Quarter 1 begins Monday, August 23rd & ends Friday, October 27th

• Report Cards will be given at November’s Parent Teacher Conferences

• Quarter 2 begins Monday, October 30th & ends Friday, January 26th

• Report Cards will be given at February’s Parent Teacher Conferences

• Quarter 3 begins Monday, January 29th & ends Friday, March 22nd

• Report Cards will be given at November’s Parent Teacher Conferences

• Quarter 4 begins Monday, March 25th & ends Friday, June 14th

• Report Cards will be sent home on the last day of school.

• El primer trimestre comienza el lunes 23 de agosto y finaliza el viernes 27 de octubre.
• Las boletas de calificaciones se entregarán en las conferencias de padres y maestros de noviembre
• El segundo trimestre comienza el lunes 30 de octubre y finaliza el viernes 26 de enero.
• Las boletas de calificaciones se entregarán en las conferencias de padres y maestros de febrero
• El tercer trimestre comienza el lunes 29 de enero y finaliza el viernes 22 de marzo.
• Las boletas de calificaciones se entregarán en las conferencias de padres y maestros de noviembre.
• El cuarto trimestre comienza el lunes 25 de marzo y finaliza el viernes 14 de junio.
• Las boletas de calificaciones se enviarán a casa el último día de clases.

Please plan vacation days accordingly so students do not miss crucial learning. The school cannot be held accountable for grades that reflect a student who misses school consistently.

Attendance: Under Archdiocesan policy, a student absent fifteen (15) or more days in a quarter will not be issued a report card and must attend summer school. If a child is absent more than thirty (30) or more days during the school year, he or she will be retained in the same grade because you still need to meet the requirements for your grade. The County Board of Education requires principals to report the severance of attendance by any student.

Las ausencias se consideran justificadas con una nota del médico. Cuando no se presenta una nota del médico, la ausencia se considera injustificada. Los estudiantes serán responsables de todo el trabajo de clase, tareas, notas tomadas en clase cuando no están presentes. Si por casualidad se programa una prueba, un examen y proyectos, es responsabilidad de los estudiantes completar la tarea dentro de las 24-48 horas posteriores a su regreso. No estar en la escuela no es una excusa para no tomar un examen programado.

Planifique los días de vacaciones en consecuencia para que los estudiantes no se pierdan el aprendizaje crucial. La escuela no se hace responsable de las calificaciones que reflejan un estudiante que falta a la escuela constantemente.

Asistencia: De acuerdo con la póliza de la Arquidiócesis, un estudiante que haya estado ausente quince (15) o más días en un trimestre no recibirá un reporte de calificaciones y deberá asistir a la escuela de verano. Si un niño se ausenta más de treinta (30) días o más durante el año escolar, será retenido en el mismo grado porque no ha cumplido con los requisitos de su grado. La Junta de Educación del Condado puede exigir a los directores que informen la interrupción de la asistencia de cualquier estudiante.

• APTT 1 Meeting Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, 6:00 - 7:30 in your child's classroom.

• APTT 1 Meeting Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:00 - 7:30 in your child's classroom.

Students in grades 5-8 will attend the meeting with their parents.

Website: olrcatholicschool.com

Facebook: OLRosary

Instagram: rosarywarriors

Twitter: RosaryWarrior

Parents can get access to Google Classroom

The teacher must first invite the parent by adding their email address under their child's name on Google Classroom. The parent will then receive an email and must accept the invitation to begin receiving the guardian email summaries