The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched,
they must be felt with the heart.

Helen Keller

Upcoming Events

Development Office Needs Volunteers!

Posted on May 23, 2013

The Development Office needs volunteers to assist in compiling alumni data and to organize them into class lists this week and next week. Schedules are flexible.

If you are interested, please contact Alicia Sands or 206-226-8176.

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WestFest News

Posted on May 23, 2013

WestFest_logo_2012Spring has sprung (and bounced a few different directions), and planning for your 2013 WestFest event has begun! The WestFest committee leaders are already gathering to make improvements on our successes of 2012 and launch an unforgettable school, parish and community celebration this coming fall!

As your Communications director, I want to be the first to welcome Colleen Mullany as our new Activities Chair, while thanking Katherine Gudgel for her over & above dedication to the post!!!

If you are looking to be involved, see what the committees do, and spend time with a fun & energetic group of fellow HRS parents, come join us at our first WestFest team meeting! Mark your calendars for June 10th, at 6:30pm. We’ll see you in the school hall.

We are looking forward to getting a great kickoff to WestFest, and thank everyone for their support!

—Kara Klem

A School Commission Reminder

Posted on May 16, 2013

The deadline for reporting parent commitment volunteer hours for the current school year is May 30, 2013. Families with uncompleted hours will be notified and must pay for the uncompleted hours by the last day of the school year. Student transcripts and/or graduation materials may be withheld until a family pays for uncompleted hours. Any volunteer hours earned in June of 2013 will be credited toward the next school year. Please refer to the Parent Commitment Hour Guidelines page for further information about reporting hours.

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Parent’s Club Corner

Holy Rosary Volunteer Opportunities

Updated on May 9, 2013

Holy Rosary School Needs The Gift Of Your Leadership!

Did We Mention…No Tracking Volunteer Hours For An Entire School Year!

After the very positive response to our Holy Rosary Happy Hour this year, Holy Rosary School needs your help in continuing to keep it on its path to success. In order to do that, we need parents to fill the three vacant board positions we have for the 2013-14 school year! If you know of anyone who loves to have fun and meet lots of great people, please encourage him/her to apply for Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer!! Or better yet, consider stepping into a role yourself!

We are looking for fun leadership to join the Parents’ Club Board. Please complete and return your application to the school office by Friday, May 31st.

Questions regarding the positions or your application can be directed to any of the current Parent’s Club Executive Board Members.

For more information on available positions: https://gator.holyrosaryws.org/parentsclub/volunteer-opportunities/

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Auction News

Auction Survey

Posted on May 16, 2013

Dear Families,

Have you answered the HEART Auction Survey yet? We need your feedback/input!

Please help us make next year’s auction even better by completing this brief auction survey.

Whether you attended or not, the auction chairs would love your feedback. Thank you.

Alicia Sands
Development Director

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Posted on May 16, 2013

Remember: Many companies will match your gift! (Microsoft, Boeing, Bank of America, Nintendo to name a few)

If you are not sure, please contact the Development Office and they can answer any questions.

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Do You Have A 3rd Grader?

Posted on May 16, 2013

There is still time to join the Parents Mexican Party!

When: Saturday, June 8th @ 6 pm

Where: The home of Jerry and Sara Velling
3279 57th Ave. SW, Seattle, 98116

Why: Fun with fellow 3rd grade parents AND to raise money for the school.

Your $40 per person all goes directly to the school!!

Please fill out form and return to school office. Flyer attached.

Questions?

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BOGO Book Fair!

Posted on May 22, 2013

BookFairBOGOSome students consider the Buy One - Get One (BOGO) FREE Book Fair a highlight of the school year. Now, you may see some “happy dances” in your family as the Book Fair returns and opens on Thursday, May 30 for a five-day run. Take advantage of the savings to stock up for summer reading. Are there birthdays or other celebrations in your future? You may find exactly what you need at the book fair. Also, this fair provides a venue to thank everyone for supporting reading and the library budget through the book fair purchases you made during the school year.

If you would like to volunteer to work at the Book Fair during lunch recesses or after school, please use this link to volunteer.

Remember that everyone, students and parents alike, is invited to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge (keep an eye out for the form!). Fifteen minutes of reading each day is all it takes.

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Videos from the Talent Show!

Posted on May 23, 2013

2013-05-23IMG_0795-thumbThose students who participated in this years’ talent show were simply fantastic! On their behalf, we have uploaded some videos of their performances to YouTube for you to watch and to send to friends and family. Just go to YouTube, use Carl Baber & Holy Rosary Talent as the search terms and all videos will be listed (or alternatively, click on the YouTube link, or any of the video links below). If you have any questions, please . In accordance with school policy, no student’s or minor’s names are included in the videos.

All videos were graciously taken, edited and uploaded by Carl Baber.

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Band News!

Updated on May 23, 2013

No Band on the 29th and the last day of Band is June 3RD!

Kennedy Catholic Elementary Summer Band Camp: July 8 - 12 (Mon. - Fri.) 12:15 - 2p.m.

trumpetSummer is drawing near!

Time to register for Band Camp is HERE!

Look for a blue form from your child or go to our web site - www.kennedyhs.org.

Learning in a fun environment!

Don’t miss this annual event for our current band members!

Questions? Contact @206-246-0500 ext. 370.

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Holy Rosary BASE News

Posted on May 23, 2013

HR-BASE-LogoBASE parents, please remember to fill out the calendar and and pay for June promptly; per the contract, the full amount is due. If you choose not to pay the full contract fee for June, you will not be allowed to go on contact next year. The contract rate is significantly lower versus paying the “drop in” or daily rate. Summer Camp starts on June17th and goes through August 30th. All Holy Rosary children are invited to attend camp one day, one week or one month and, of course, the entire summer.

Barb’s sewing class is August 5th - 9th. All students will learn how to sew a button on a shirt, sew a hem on a skirt and sew a complete skirt for themselves or their Mom. Boys are encouraged join the class to as many famous designers are men. Sign at school every afternoon through June 14th. Thank you.

Donna

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Final Pizza Lunch of the Year!

Posted on May 16, 2013

PizzaSliceOrdering is now open for the final Pizza Lunch of the school year, scheduled for Friday, May 31st. The last day to order online for this lunch will be Friday May 24th. When ordering online please make sure to leave the payment date at the date the payment system offers you. Online ordering can be found here.

Treat for this coming pizza day will be a cookie.

Thanks to all for supporting this fundraiser for our 8th graders!

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Recess Duty 2013 - 2014

Posted on May 2, 2013

Double Your Volunteer Hours For Next Year

Now is the perfect opportunity to sign up for next year’s lunch recess duty. The time is 11:15 am - 1:15 pm daily. Double volunteer hours are given for this enjoyable task. We ask that you choose one specific day per week for the entire year. Please complete this sign up form and return to Ms. Judd by May 25th. Thank you.

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CYO News

Join The Holy Rosary Adult Softball Team!

Posted on May 16, 2013

Hey Gators! How about turning the tables and have your kids cheer you on for a change?!

Join the Holy Rosary Adult Softball team!

  • Co-ed, just for fun team - We play other parishes in our area.
  • There are 8 league games starting June 10th, 1 game per week, on either Monday or Thursday, played in Burien, Mercer Island or Shoreline (most games are at St. Bernadette)
  • A very fun one day tournament on August 17th at Moshier Park in Burien.
  • Only $35
  • We only have two women signed up so far - help us get a team in!

Please to register.

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Registration For Fall 2013 CYO Soccer Is Now Open!

Posted on May 16, 2013

GatorSoccerNEW THIS YEAR: We’ve started earlier and shifted the open registration to May/June before everyone leaves for summer vacation. The open registration period for all grades continues NOW through June 30th for the 1st - 8th Grades and through September 1st for Kindergartners.

REMAINING THE SAME FROM LAST YEAR: The fee is $60. If you would like to reuse your 2012 black and blue striped Holy Rosary jersey, you will receive a $15 discount off the registration cost. Any late registrations after this open registration period will be accepted on a space availability basis.

The CYO organization at Holy Rosary offers the amazing opportunity for all K - 8th graders in the parish to:

  • Build school spirit by participating in organized sports with classmates and peers.
  • Represent our school and parish in friendly competition with other Seattle area parishes.
  • Develop new friendships while having fun and working towards a shared goal.
  • Become involved with CYO Sports and the Holy Rosary community (esp. for new Kindergarten families)

For those already playing organized soccer in the Fall, CYO can be:

  • A low pressure environment to refine skills or learn a new position in game-type settings.
  • An opportunity to play with friends that are otherwise on different teams/leagues.

Last year, we had over 155 players and 20 volunteer coaches participate. Let’s make 2013 an even bigger year for participation.

COACHES NEEDED - Please consider offering your skills, experience, and leadership in service to coaching one of our teams. Not only are community service hours are available, but volunteering provides great connection with the Holy Rosary families/larger community. If you are interested, please .

We have spots for everyone to participate in Gator CYO sports. If you have any questions, please , Soccer Coordinator for Holy Rosary.

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Parish News

Congratulating Our First Communicants!

Posted on May 23, 2013

Congratulations to all children from our parish who received Sacrament of Reconciliation earlier this school year and the Sacrament of Communion this Easter Season!

2013 First Communicants
Luke A. Ethan A. Katherine B. Pierson B.
Charles B. Gabrielle B. Zachary B. Mackenzie B.
John C. Jack C. Jack C. Bailey C.
Avery D. Emily D. Olivia D. Hunter D.
Odessa D. Mia F. Natasha F. Grace F.
Hank F. Peter F. Sofia F. Cole F.
Steven F. Malia G. Jeffrey G. Andrew G.
Torin H. Augustus H. Georgia H. Alyce H.
Emma H. Aaron J. Carter J. George J.
Evan K. Sophia K. Ellen K. Julia K.
Benjamin L. Ethan M. Ryder M. Andrew M.
Luke M. Mackenzie M. Maxine M. Molly M.
Eleanor N. John N. Sela N. Broderick O.
Mate P. Elliot P. Keegan P. Reagan P.
Kaeden P. Eleanor R. Alexander R. Sonja R.
Aidan S. Juliana S. Kathleen S. Kayley T.
Hanna U. Julian V. Ava W. Catrin W.
Ella W. Jameson J. Jimmy Z.

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Community Posts

Admiral Independence Day Children’s Parade

Posted on May 16, 2013

4th-of-July-Parade-thumbIt’s almost July 4th, which means another great opportunity to attend the North Admiral Children’s Parade. This year in preparation, we’re hoping to find a student from Holy Rosary that would like to sing the National Anthem at the beginning of the parade. If there is more than one student interested that’s great. The more the merrier. If you’re interested, please this week or call 206-851-2314.

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Summer Technology Camp

Posted on May 2, 2013

Many years ago when I first started teaching I would take a summer job at Computer Adventures technology summer camps. They are now known as iD Tech Camps and are the leading technology camps in the United States offering classes in App Development, Game Design, Programming, Robotics, Filmmaking, Web Design, Photography, 3D Animation and more. Camps are held throughout the country, including the University of Washington. Check out their website for more information: www.internaldrive.com .

-Mr Barker

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Kennedy Catholic Summer Camps

Posted on April 11, 2013

Below you will find a link to the Summer Camps being held at Kennedy Catholic High School. These include: Football, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Volleyball, High School Band and Elementary School Band. The link will take you to a web page with all the dates, times and fees, along with registration forms for each camp.

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Summer Theatre Camps

Posted on March 21, 2013

Stage Struck, West Seattle’s longest-running summer theatre camp program still has room in Mamma Mia! This camp is offered from June 24 - July 5, and is for ages 9 and up. Come join us in this kid-friendly version of the popular musical, featuring the songs of ABBA!

Go to www.stagestruckseattle.com for info and to register.

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Summer Prep at Seattle Prep

Posted on March 14, 2013

Seattle Prep would like to invite all current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students (rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders) to participate in Summer Prep! Summer Prep camps are one week long and include many athletic camps along with writing, study skills, science, art, theater, and technology camps and many more! New camps this summer include “Intro to Trial Law” (“Mock Trial” for middle school), “Geometry, Architecture, and Design,” “Fizz, Pop: Let’s Explore Chemical Reactions!” and several more. We also have many returning favorites such as “Musical Theater” (open to rising 9th graders), “Writer’s Workshop,” “Smart but Scattered,” and “The Human Body” (including the dissection of a cow eye)! Visit www.seaprep.org/summerprep for the schedule, course catalog, and online registration. Email with questions.

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Sponge Summer Language Immersion Camps

Posted on March 14, 2013

Join us for language camp this summer! Sponge offers half and full day Mandarin and Spanish immersion camps at multiple locations. We help campers build language and cultural competency while having lots of summer fun! Our dynamic, native-speaking teachers will lead campers in crafts, games, sports, and drama. Together we will cook, write, create, and explore!

Camp for Pre-K, K-2nd and 3rd-5th graders will be held at multiple locations around Seattle, Bellevue, and Mercer Island. Go to http://spongeschool.com/sign-up/summer-camps-2013/ for more information and to register or with any questions.

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A Child Becomes Summer Camps

Posted on March 7, 2013

A Child Becomes is offering 7 Camps this summer for kids aged 5 to 8. Please check out our website: achildbecomes.org . There is a link to our Summer Camps on the home page or email with any questions.

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Links & Downloads

Note: For other school forms and downloads, please check the Forms and Downloads page .

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