PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Holy Rosary Families,
Happy Fall!  
This morning, we had the wonderful experience of being able to celebrate Mass with our third and fourth grade students in person.  Our fourth graders received their new Bibles, a special tradition for students on their faith journey through our school.  Father Oakland blessed their Bibles at Mass and reminded students that these Bibles are one way to always stay connected with Jesus.  
This afternoon, I spent some time visiting classrooms.  It feels as if we’re finally in the full swing of things, with kids engaging in much of the “normal” school business throughout the day.  I do recognize that we’re living in a time that is far from normal, but it was lovely to just walk around to hear and see many of the usual school sights and sounds.   It’s such a joy to have your children here!
A few hiring updates:  We will be hiring a long term substitute in music in the near future, as Ms. Mudge is currently taking a leave.   Please hold her in prayer.  We are also hiring for an Instructional Aid in the grade school (likely 5 days/week), and will also be filling a leave position in 4th grade in the near future for Mrs. Benson.  The parish also has a number of open positions which are available on their website.  If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out to me!  
As we roll into October, things will continue to be busy.  But for now, I’m taking the moment to savor a wonderful Wednesday with your children in our school.  Thank you for your commitment and support each and every day.
In Christ, 
Anna

UPCOMING DATES

• • October 15th – Teacher In-Service (no school)
  • October 18th – Picture Retakes
  • October 20th – Parents Club Meeting

NOTES & REMINDERS

Hot Lunch Is Back!

Day Of The Doughnuts!!

Thank you to all of the students who completed the math and/or reading challenges!  Here is how we will celebrate.
What: A celebration of doughnuts, refreshments, music, trivia, and raffle prizes to reward the students’ hard work
Date:  Friday, 9/24
Where: Socially distanced in the school hall
When:  Two morning sessions for grades K-4 & two afternoon sessions for grades 5-8 
Additional details:
-We will have a variety of doughnuts for the kids to choose from, served by Mrs. Heuer, Ms. Wallace, and other friendly HRS staff! For students with any food allergies, we also will provide tasty gluten-free and dairy-free/vegan options available from Flying Apron.
-We will lead the students in some fun trivia as they enjoy their doughnuts and refreshments. We will hand out some prizes for completing each of the challenges.
-Students who completed each challenge will get their name in a hat for a surprise grand prize at each session! So if a student did both, they will have his/her name entered twice.
-Homeroom teachers will share the list of participants with the students ahead of time and we will make sure participants come at their designated times.
-Volunteer teachers/staff will help greet, serve, make sure students remain distanced, and clean/sanitize between sessions. We look forward to the first annual Day of the Doughnuts! 
Mrs. Heuer and Ms. Wallace

Missing Items

Please make sure your child’s name is clearly written on sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles and any other personal items. We have many students who have the same backpack, water bottle or sweatshirt. If your child is missing a red cadet jacket, have them check with the office staff. We are making every effort to return items to the correct person.

Red Cadet Collar Sweatshirts

The Main Office has the red Cadet Collar sweatshirts for those that have ordered them. Please come into the office and pick them up. Some sizes are on backorder. Karla Lawson will let you know if your order is not ready. If you would like to place an order, An order form must be completed to pick up a sweatshirt.  The Main Office is open M-F from 9am-3pm.

ACTION ITEMS

Volunteer Vaccination Information

Per Governor Jay Inslee’s directive, all volunteers working in proximity to students must be vaccinated. In accordance with this, please fill out the attached form and include a copy of your Covid-19 vaccination card. If we do not receive a vaccination card from you, you will not be able to participate as a volunteer where students are present. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Bentler.

Student Vaccination Information (6th-8th grade only)

On the recommendation of Public Health, and in order to support us in making decisions regarding programming, we are seeking information on the percentage of eligible students (12 and over) who are vaccinated. Individual student information will be kept confidential. The aggregate data will help us with programming decisions and mitigation efforts.

Please fill out the attached survey. If we do not receive a response from you, your child will be counted in the category of unvaccinated. Decisions around our programming and activities will be based on the percentages of vaccinated students. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Bentler.

Last Call For Milk

Last call to sign up for the Milk Program!  Milk will start Oct. 4 and we encourage everyone who wants milk to sign up now. Order milk online here for your student for the entire school year. The milk cost is $25 per student, with the option of 1% white milk all week, or 1% white milk Monday-Wednesday with 2% chocolate milk available on Thursday and Friday. Your FACTS account will be billed for your selection.

BASE Is Hiring

BASE is looking to add another staff member in order to accept more families!  Looking for a fully-vaccinated individual (16+) who is looking to work 15-20 hours each week, M-F 2:30 – 6pm.  Duties include supervising playground, doing arts & crafts, assisting parents at pick up.  Please reach out to Rachel at 206-937-1488 ext 228 or base@holyrosaryws.org if interested!

Priority Application Period Now Open

The priority application period for parish members and current school families opened September 15^th and goes until November 15^th for the September 2022 – June 2023 school year.  If you have a new student for our Holy Rosary Preschool or new to our K-8 school program, please complete our online application at: https://holyrosaryws.org/applynow/.  All prospective Kindergarten students are required to submit an application. Any questions, please contact: admissions@holyrosaryws.org

For students currently enrolled in Kindergarten-7th grade, Preschool 2s and 3s, re-enrollment will occur in mid-January.

GatorGear

Need some GatorGear for your student? Sweatshirts and sweatpants can be personalized. Orders will be submitted on the 15th of every month.

• Sweats and hoodie
• Sport-Tek fleece jacket, hoodie pullover, and duffel

EVENTS & FUNDRAISING

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIVES
Magazine Drive
Congrats to the Reed Family!  They are the winners of a dozen cupcakes from Angel Cakes for selling at least 5 subscriptions this last week.
The next incentive is a $25 Bakery Nouveau gift card and a favorite coffee/tea delivered to each HRS students’ teacher. All families that sell 5 or more subscriptions between September 21 and September 27 @ 9pm will be entered to win. Donations count toward sales too.  $25 = 1 subscription.
SALES UPDATE
As of today, HRS we are over halfway to our goal of $125,000 sold. Don’t stop yet.  Great job HRS!  
Check the Magazine Drive web site for instructions on how to sell and buy.
CASH DONATIONS Cash donations, in lieu of magazine orders, are welcome! $25.00 donation = 1 magazine order.  100% donations come back to HRS.
PARTICIPATION
Our goal is 100% participation.  Additional questions, contact Beth Martin or view the Magazine Drive web site.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Traffic Patrol

We are looking for parent/guardians to do traffic patrol duty this year for volunteer hours. You would need to be fully vaccinated, and available to arrive on time and stay until your duty is complete. This would be a trimester obligation.
Start Date:
October 2^nd – December 12^th
December 14^th – March 18^th
March 21^st – June 10^th
Times:
8:00-8:40am
2:45-3:15pm   1:45-2:15pm (Wednesdays)   11:55-12:20pm (1/2 days)
You could choose to do one day per week, AM or PM, or both AM & PM on the same day if you wish. Please contact Maggie Judd if you are interested.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Referees