Hawk Happenings!
Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy
Happy Wednesday!
Greetings!
I hope that everyone is staying dry in this wet and crazy weather. The kids are going a little stir crazy with so much indoor recess!
I want to thank all of the families who came out to our Back to School Night last Thursday. Hopefully, you got a lot of good info but if you ever have questions, don't hesitate to ask. The start of the year, with all of its deadlines, can be a bit overwhelming...especially for new families. So, contact any of our staff to help you with any questions that come up. We definitely see our school as more than a community. We are a family and we are here to help one another. Have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Katie Dempsey
Principal
Upcoming Events!
- Thursday: Spirit Gear (Seahawks or HRBA Hawks shirt/sweatshirt and jeans)
- Friday: Mass at 9 am hosted by Grade 8.
- Sunday: CYO Cross Country Meet from 2pm - 4pm at Mt. Tahoma High School. Come and support our little Hawks!
Important Reminders!
- We have a NOON DISMISSAL next Wed, Sept. 25th for Professional Development. Extended Care is available for the regular cost (hourly or monthly).
- Free/Reduced Meal Application was due last Friday. If you do not qualify, all Sept. meals will be billed to your account in October. If you are late and still need to turn it in, contact Ms. Lizbeth at lduran@holyrosarybilingual.org.
- Chocolate Sales go through Oct. 4th. If you sell your 2 boxes and would like more, just send a note in with your child or drop by the office to pick up additional boxes. Reminder, no chocolate can be returned once it has been checked out. Just send the envelope in for each box, once you have the entire $60.
New Visitor Policy
We are instituting a new policy for our visitors. Instead of using the plastic badges, we will have all people sign in at the front desk and get an orange sticker Visitor Pass. So, ALL visitors must go directly to the front desk to check in and to sign out. If you are seen in the hallway (after school begins) without the orange sticker, you will be directed to the front desk. This is a quick visual way for us to make sure that all visitors have been cleared through the front desk. Thank you for helping us with this policy.
What about that Church?
The Archdiocese of Seattle has released a comprehensive document detailing the assessment of the church and the reason for the cost estimates and their decision to issue a demolition decree. All of these documents can be found on the church's website at www.holyrosarytacoma.org, if you would like to review them. From the home page, just scroll down for the "Assessments" link to access the most recent document.
Campus Beauty...Can You Help?
Hello, my name is Marcela Johns, and I'm a new member of the Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy family. My daughter, Luci, is in kindergarten. In the past few days it has been very gratifying to hear her sing bits and pieces of the Spanish songs that she's been learning over the last couple of weeks. Very exciting!
On a different note, have you ever noticed the beauty of our school building? Sometimes in our daily run it's hard to notice. But, I believe that with just a few additional little details, we can make it look even more prestigious and beautiful. Can you help me? A few outdoor areas need our help, therefore today I'm asking for your support. There are lots of weeds to be pulled, sidewalks and other areas that need pressure washing and sweeping, plants that need to be planted, and the list goes on.
But why bother and go through the trouble? As parents we want our kids to feel proud of their school. What better way than seeing the adults leading by example by working together.
You may ask “Am I too busy or when would I do something like that”? Lots of helping hands will speed up the process. How about 25 minutes here or 15 minutes there while you wait for your student to get out of class in the afternoon?
But, if after thinking about it you still can't help with your time, would you consider donating a plant or two or three from the "Plant wish list"? That would be awesome as well!
Much help is needed before it starts getting colder. Please give me a call or send me a text ASAP to find out more details or to volunteer. I'm looking forward to hearing from you 253.792.1093
Thank you SO much! God bless!
On a different note, have you ever noticed the beauty of our school building? Sometimes in our daily run it's hard to notice. But, I believe that with just a few additional little details, we can make it look even more prestigious and beautiful. Can you help me? A few outdoor areas need our help, therefore today I'm asking for your support. There are lots of weeds to be pulled, sidewalks and other areas that need pressure washing and sweeping, plants that need to be planted, and the list goes on.
But why bother and go through the trouble? As parents we want our kids to feel proud of their school. What better way than seeing the adults leading by example by working together.
You may ask “Am I too busy or when would I do something like that”? Lots of helping hands will speed up the process. How about 25 minutes here or 15 minutes there while you wait for your student to get out of class in the afternoon?
But, if after thinking about it you still can't help with your time, would you consider donating a plant or two or three from the "Plant wish list"? That would be awesome as well!
Much help is needed before it starts getting colder. Please give me a call or send me a text ASAP to find out more details or to volunteer. I'm looking forward to hearing from you 253.792.1093
Thank you SO much! God bless!
Marcela Johns
No Puyallup Fair Tickets
Sadly, we did not receive any fair tickets for this year. Sorry!!
Virtus/Safe Environment
All adults who volunteer with (or around) children must complete a 3 hour Virtus class and a background check. The class is good for 3 years!! Here is a list of upcoming classes in the area:
9-22-19 St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Lakewood @ 12:00 PM
9-24-19 St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Federal Way @ 6:30 PM
9-26-19 Holy Cross Catholic Church, Tacoma @ 5:30 PM
10-6-19 St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Tacoma @ 12:00 PM
10-12-19 All Saints Catholic Church, Puyallup @ 9:30 AM
10-24-19 Holy Cross Catholic Church, Tacoma @ 5:30 PM
10-26-19 St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tacoma @ 10:00 AM
Go to virtus.org to register for a class and complete your background check.
Chocolate Fundraiser
Friday, Sep. 13th, 3pm to Friday, Oct. 4th, 3pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
CYO Cross Country Meet
Sunday, Sep. 22nd, 2-4pm
4634 South 74th Street
Tacoma, WA
MAP Testing Window for Grades 2 - 8 (Reading, LA, and Math)
Monday, Sep. 23rd, 8am to Friday, Oct. 18th, 3pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
For more information on the testing, which is done through Ipads or computers, click on: https://www.nwea.org/map-growth/
Noon Dismissal for Staff Professional Development (Accreditation)
Wednesday, Sep. 25th, 12pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
Extended Care is available for the regular cost.
CYO Cross Country Meet
Sunday, Sep. 29th, 2-4pm
4634 South 74th Street
Tacoma, WA
Photo Day - Individual and Class
Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, 8am-2:30pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
CYO Cross Country Meet
Sunday, Oct. 6th, 2-4pm
4634 South 74th Street
Tacoma, WA
No School for Archdiocesan Retreat Day
Friday, Oct. 11th, 8am-3pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
Progress Reports Go Home
Thursday, Oct. 17th, 3pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Noon Dismissal)
Thursday, Oct. 24th, 12pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
Extended Care is available for the regular fee.
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Noon Dismissal)
Friday, Oct. 25th, 12pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
Extended Care is available for the regular fee.
Harvest Festival
Sunday, Oct. 27th, 1pm
504 South 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
Contact Nina Tatum, our Social Chair, if you would like to volunteer for this event! Her email is: ntatum@holyrosarybilingual.org.
