Catholic Schools Week 2019!

Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy

What is Catholic Schools Week?

Catholic Schools Week happens once per year at all Catholic Schools in the United States. It is a way to celebrate everything that Catholic Schools have to offer. We understand that it is a HUGE commitment to sign that contract for the year (and pay every single month!). It means that you are not only agreeing to a financial contract, but also that you are recommitting to the school and the community. We thank you for wanting to be a part of this amazing community and will do everything we can to provide not only a high-quality, innovative education, but one that is focused on faith and morality, as well as a place where your entire family feels at home. Our children will graduate HRBA with not only the skills to change the world, but also the desire. Here is more information about the benefits of a Catholic education from NCEA (National Catholic Education Association):



The Benefits of Catholic Schools

  • The integration of faith with academic subjects, culture, and everyday life

  • The emphasis of living out the faith as missionary disciples

  • Catholic virtues and values and Catholic Social Teaching, which contribute to productive citizenship and responsible leadership

  • An environment that encourages and nurtures prayer and is safe, welcoming, and supportive for children

  • A favorable student to teacher ratio

  • High graduation and college attendance rates

  • Teacher commitment

Check out more excellent information and articles at: https://www.ncea.org/csw/Home_Page/CSW/Catholic_Schools_Week.aspx?hkey=850a7489-42da-432a-8bcc-420b67eadb43

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A Little about the History of Catholic Schools...

Here is an excerpt from an excellent article about the rich roots of Catholic education and the focus on an outreach to all!

"From their very beginning, Catholic schools have focused on teaching poor and ethnic minority groups. Because of this, Catholic schools hold a rich tradition of educating students from all social and economic backgrounds." Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy wholeheartedly supports the notion and mission of educational access for all children, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Read more from this article at the following link:

https://www.cacatholic.org/policies-issues/education/catholic-schools-%E2%80%93-history-education-all

Would You Like to Honor the Teachers/Staff with a Meal?

If you would like to sign up to bring a little something for the Staff Appreciation Potluck, check out the sign up below. If you have any questions, contact our Social Chair from the PSC at: nina.tatumm@gmail.com


Sign-Up Link for the Potluck: http://signup.com/go/aYksQyF

Here are the Theme Days!

Sunday begins Catholic Schools Week and it is full of fun! Here is our plan:


  • Sunday - Open House Tours from 1 - 3 pm (Volunteers Needed)
  • Monday - "Community Day" - We will do special service projects. Theme: Buddies!! Kids dress like their buddies! They dress like someone else (they can even dress the same as 2, 3, or 4 other kiddos). REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES.
  • Tuesday - "Parent Appreciation Day" - Treat our parents special! We will have a special something for you at morning drop-off. Theme: Celebrities/Cartoons! Kids dress like their favorite celebrity or cartoon character!
  • Wednesday - "Staff/Teacher Appreciation Day" - A chance to treat the staff special! Check out the potluck link below. Theme: Staff/Student Swap Day! Kids dress like their favorite staff member and staff dresses like the kids!
  • Thursday - "Student Appreciation Day" - We get to appreciate the kids! Theme: Color Wars - Kids dress in the color of their class (see below) and they will have a fun assembly.
  • Friday - "Grandparent/Special Person Day" - We honor our grandparents and special guests. Please invite them to mass at 9 am. Full uniform is required for this day!




Class Colors for "Color Wars" on Thursday

PK 3- Purple

PK 4- Green

K - Light Blue

1st - Red

2nd - Orange

3rd - Dark Blue

4th - Maroon/Burgundy

5th - Yellow

6th - Grey

7th - Black

8th - Camo

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