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Introducing the New Holy Rosary School Principal!
Posted on June 29, 2009
Dear Holy Rosary Community,
I am extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Randal Peters has accepted our offer to become the new principal at Holy Rosary School.
Randy comes to us having just received his PhD from Drake University. Randy has been an educator and administrator for over 20 years. In his career, among other accomplishments, he has taught and served as a counselor at Marquette University Jesuit High School in Milwaukee, and most recently, served as principal at Holy Trinity Catholic Grade School in Des Moines, Iowa, a pre-K-8 grade school which is quite similar in size and composition to Holy Rosary. He left that position to pursue his doctorate. He and his wife have just moved to Seattle; Randy's wife has taken a position at the Gates Foundation and they look forward to putting down roots in our community.
I know the delay in reaching this point has been a trying time for the school community, especially with so much information not available to share with all. Thank you again to all the families and faculty/staff for supporting this search. Replacing Kris Brown has been a particularly difficult concept for just about all of us to comprehend and anticipate. I speak for the entire Search Committee when I say that we feel very strongly that we have found the right person. Put simply, we are delighted to have brought Randy to Holy Rosary. In the last few days, Randy has been engaged in conversations with Kris Brown to facilitate the transition (and these conversations will be ongoing, and will include Mary Jo McFaul and Ted Mohrbacher).
In confirming Randy's acceptance, he emailed us today and I have Randy's permission to share a portion of that email:
I will (as I have in every professional role that I've held) throw myself into the work with a great deal of energy and passion. I can promise you that I will approach every child's issues, needs, education, safety, and spiritual development with an absolute and solemn sense of responsibility. Also, I will communicate openly and effectively with the school and parish community at all times, and conduct myself in a way that entirely reflects the expectations, ethics, and best practices of the Church and my profession.
I hope all will join me in welcoming Randy to the Holy Rosary community and I greatly look forward to starting the 2009/2010 academic year confident in the knowledge that we are ready to begin this new chapter of our school under such strong leadership.
Best wishes to all for a great summer!
Terry Scanlan
Parish Centennial Information
Posted on June 19, 2009
The Parish Picnic will be on August 9 on 42nd Avenue. For the festivities, we will block off the street between the school and the church.
For more information, please download the Centennial Events List (PDF). If you are interested in being part of parish history, consider purchasing a Centennial Paver. You will find more information on the Centennial Paver Order Form (PDF).
Phone Line Problems
Posted on June 17, 2009
School Phone Line: We have developed a serious problem with the telephone lines to the school. Until the problem is resolved, you will need to call the "backdoor" number, 206-937-1488 and then either ext. 217 for the main office or the extension of the party you want to reach. Alternatively, you can call the main number at the rectory, 206-935-8353, and we can transfer your call.
2009-2010 Supplies List
Posted on June 12, 2009
The 2009-2010 Supplies List is now online and can be downloaded here.
Eighth Grade Graduation Awards & Last Trimester Honor Roll
Posted on June 11, 2009
Eighth Grade Graduation Awards and Last Trimester Honor Roll will be posted on this webpage next Monday, June 15.
Announcement Regarding Final Report Cards
Posted on June 11, 2009
Please note that your child’s final report card will be withheld if all financial obligations to the school and parish have not been met. This includes tuition, tithing, parent commitment hours, sailing trip, textbook fines, and overdue book fines. If you have questions, please phone Peggy at 937-7255 or Jennifer MacDonald 937-1488 ext. 211. Thank you for your understanding.
Westfest
Posted on June 11, 2009
Come help us celebrate 20 years of WestFest by participating in the West Seattle Grand Parade on Sat., July 18th! Meet us at the Admiral Safeway (along California Ave) at 11am to ride the float (or walk alongside it) and handout candy & flyers. Our new special edition t-shirts will be available for purchase that day, as well. The Used Book/Music and Movie Sale needs your donations! Please bring any used books, music (CD’s) or movies (VHS & DVD’s) and drop them in the bin located in the back of the church.
Warmly,
Your 2009 WestFest Committee
Dennis Uniforms
Posted on June 4, 2009
You can save 10% on all purchases at the Dennis Uniform early bird sale from June 10 to July 10, 2009 - shop in-store, online, by phone or mail order. For more information call 800-854-6951, www.dennisuniform.com. Dennis Uniform is at 12608 Interurban Ave S. in Tukwila.
CYO Fall Sports
Posted on June 11, 2009
With a few weeks of school left, it is time to the fall and CYO soccer and Cross Country registrations. As in past years, we have to register our CYO soccer teams before we start up school in the fall. In order to get the right number of teams registered for the fall, we need the player registrations by June 30th.
New this year, if you are registering for soccer and would like to run cross country, make a note of that on the form. If you play soccer, cross country is free. Just mark the form to let us know. If you have questions about soccer please contact Scott Brown. For cross country, please contact Heather Slee. Interested in coaching? Contact the appropriate coordinator and we will find a spot for you. Remember, the registration deadline for soccer is June 30th.
Download the CYO Fall Sports Registration Form (PDF).
Lunches Of Love Needed For The Summer
Posted on June 4, 2009
The supply of Lunches of Love is running low! If you are able to pack and donate an extra nonperishable lunch and drop off in the main hallway container in the next week, we’ll be able to help out those in need the next few months. Thank you for your continued support.
Summer Reading
Posted on June 11, 2009
Summer Reading ideas are just a click away. Visit the HRS library webpage blog and you will find summer reading suggestions, the Summer Reading Challenge calendar (adults may also participate), a listing of next year’s junior high Battle of the Books titles, and links to Destiny which is our online catalog. Remember that reading 15 minutes is the goal! Happy Summer.
Celebrate Holy Rosary’s Hundred Years Of Service To Our Community
Posted on June 4, 2009
We need volunteers for projects in June and July. On June 19th volunteers will provide dinner for new residents at a new low-income housing facility in West Seattle. We need people to prepare, deliver and serve the meal and to clean up. Many hands make light work. On July 25th parishioners will help restore habitat in the West Duwamish Greenbelt with guidance by the Nature Consortium. Many elementary school families have already signed up, so this will be a kid-friendly event! Check out www.naturec.org to see what Nature Consortium is all about. They will provide the tools; we just need to supply the muscle. for more information.
Meeting again is certain among friends….
Posted on June 4, 2009
Staff Changes For Next Year
Posted on June 4, 2009
I regret to announce that Mrs. Juliana Kirmeyer will be leaving Holy Rosary to teach middle school math and technology at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, an all girls Catholic independent school in Bellevue. Ms. Kirmeyer has been the math specialist for grades 5-8, as well as serving as the moderator of the Leadership Elective. She has been an outstanding teacher and we will greatly miss her. We thank her for her hard work and dedication and we wish her all the best at her new school.
I am happy to announce that Mrs. Juli Rangel will be assuming the math specialist’s position, as well as moderating the Leadership Elective with Ms. Johnson. Mrs. Rangel is excited to have the opportunity to work with older students especially in a subject she loves and one at which she has always excelled!
Mr. Jon Barker, will assume the position of Technology Coordinator and PowerSchool Administrator and Mrs. Becky Smith will become the teacher in grade 4B. Mr. Barker served as the Technology Coordinator for several years prior to teaching fourth grade and Mrs. Smith began her teaching career at Holy Rosary teaching 5th grade. They both look forward to returning to “familiar territory”, but with lots of new challenges.
Finally, I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Karen Robel will be the new second grade teacher. Mrs. Robel served as a long-term substitute at Holy Rosary last fall and continued to sub for us throughout the year. We welcome her as a permanent addition to our staff.
Holy Rosary’s Pictorial Directory Is Underway
Posted on June 4, 2009
Sign-ups are available after all weekend services at the back of the church. Sign-ups are also available online. Sign-up today to ensure that you are part of this year’s Directory. Every family that sits for a Pictorial photo will receive a FREE 8x10 and a FREE Directory book. There is no obligation to buy. Photograph dates currently available for sign-up are: June 24 - July 2nd; July 7th - July 11th. Additional photograph dates in July and August will be available if there is enough demand in the earlier scheduled dates. For those families with members serving in the armed forces who wish to be included within the Directory, have them send a military photograph to the church rectory c/o Chad Bundy. We are still in need of volunteers to serve as greeters/hosts during our photography sessions. If you are interested contact Chad Bundy at 206-200-7131 or call the church office.
Centennial Update
Posted on June 4, 2009
Hello, everyone. It’s already June. Where did the year go? The good weather must make life move along quicker! :) I wanted to bring everybody up to speed on the Parish Centennial plans:
- Banners On June 5, we will install the banners on the South side of the church (Thanks, Dan/Kathy)
- A Homecoming Mass honoring former priests/nuns will be held on Sunday, June 7. Over 30 priests/nuns will be there. Sign up now! Please contact Joyce (206-938-3421) to help with the luncheon.
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Service Projects Holy Rosary will have two service projects:
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On June 19 provide dinner to a new low-income housing facility in West Seattle.
- On July 25, parishioners will help restore habitat in the West Duwamish Greenbelt. Please call Katherine (206-938-4717) for more information
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On June 19 provide dinner to a new low-income housing facility in West Seattle.
- Pictorial Directory Sign up now for to have you and your family in the Parish Directory. Please contact Chad and Shelly Bundy (206-937-3949) to help out in this summer-long project
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Parish Picnic On August 9, we will have a parish-wide picnic in front of the Church/School! We’ll have Husky ice cream bars, old cars, and music. Put this on your calendar. Contact Kathy (206-935-8629) to help out.
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Centennial Merchandise Once-in-hundred-years items will be up for sale! Sign up now to reserve yours!
- Pavers. Your paver will adorn the new entrance to the Parish Center ($100).
- The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Centennial Book: the first 100 years of Holy Rosary, pre-order the book for $15.
- Historical Projects Edward and gang are working on the history boards that can be seen after masses. Contact Edward (206-909-6974) to help.
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Alumni/School Projects
- The Holy Rosary Living History project is moving forward. Parishioners reminisce of their parish experiences through the years. Contact Sue Harris if you are interested in getting your experiences recorded for posterity!
- The HRS Alumni will serve dessert at the Homecoming mass and will help with the Oct 11 mass. Contact Jim (206-937-5636) or Sue (206-937-4156) to help on these projects.
- Centennial Mass and Celebration October 11,2009. There will be two Masses (times to be announced). Events slated on that day are the opening of the time capsule, celebration with the Archbishop. This will be the culminating celebration. Contact Larry (206-937-8944) or Maureen (206-935-4827) to help.
Thank you all for your help and look forward seeing everyone at the upcoming events,
Steve Antush
Parish Centennial Chairman
http://www.holyrosaryseattle.org/Centennial/Centennial_1.htm
Included in the FCE
- Golf Tournament (September 26) Registration Form (PDF)
- September Hot Lunch Menu (PDF) and Order Form (PDF)
- 2009 Fall Sports Registration Form (56k PDF)
Upcoming Events And Important Dates
- Opening Day of School, Tuesday, September 1 (Noon Dismissal)
- Noon Dismissal, Friday, September 4
