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March 2020 Holy Rosar y Review March Important Dates:

March 1st —

Parish Singers @ St. Titus 9 AM

March 5th —

St. Paul's First Penance

March 6th —

Stations of the Cross K-4 1:30

Ladies Bingo 6PM

March 7th —

CYO Dance 6:30-11:00

March 9th —

Reconciliation 1:30

St. Matthew's First Penance

March 11th —

High School Visitation Day-7th

Grade

March 12th —

Noon Dismissal

EOL Confirmation- 4 PM

March 13th —

No School

2nd Trimester Ends

March 14th —

Conshohocken St. Patrick's Day

Parade- 2 PM

March 17th —

Touch of green for St. Patrick's

Day

March 19th —

Spring Picture Day

St. Titus Confirmation

March 20th —

Report Card Distribution

Terra Nova InView

Stations of the Cross 5-8 1:30

PM

Mar. 23 — Mar, 27

Terra Nova’s

March 24th —

Holy Saviour's Confirmation

March 27th —

Stations of the Cross K-4 1:30

March 29th —

St. Paul's Confirmation

ONE FAITH,

ONE FAMILY,

ONE SCHOOL!

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From the Principal’s Desk...

Dear Holy Rosary Families,

As we begin Lent, the holiest time of the Christian year, we keep in mind that our goal is

to draw closer to God. During this six week period, when we prepare for the Resurrection

of Our lord Jesus Christ, we strive to become closer to Him by praying, fasting, and

almsgiving. Lent reminds us of the sacrifice Jesus made for our sins.

At Holy Rosary, our student body is meeting every Thursday morning before school for

a prayer service. In addition, a crown of thorns will serve as a visual reminder of Lent.

The students will remove a thorn from the crown each time they sacrifice, say extra

prayers, or do something for someone else. When we break for Easter, we hope to have re-

moved all the thorns from Jesus’ crown.

At home, you and your children can also use this special time of Lent to make a fresh

start and find peace with God. The eight Beatitudes are a wonderful guide for us dur-

ing Lent. Recognize your need for God and be humble, mourn for your sins, be kind,

long for Christ, show mercy, be selfless, be a peacemaker, and openly live for Christ. As

you follow these principles in your personal way, your children are noticing, and you

are sharing with them a picture of what a true disciple of Christ looks like.

We are all human and, we will fall, but again, another valuable lesson for your chil-

dren, is to watch you pick yourself up and continue on.

May this lent bring you and your children closer to Jesus Christ.

God’s Graces to you!

Mary Ann

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March 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians:

This year, the first day of March coincides with the First Sunday of Lent. Prayer, fasting and almsgiv-

ing are the three pillars of Lent, we learn from the gospel according to Matthew (6:1-18), which is

proclaimed on Ash Wednesday. Earlier in Matthew’s gospel (4:1-11), we learn about the three temp-

tations of Jesus by Satan in the desert, which gospel is proclaimed on the First Sunday of Lent. The

practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, especially during Lent, help us overcome our temptations

like Jesus overcame his temptations.

“The key to fruitful observance of these practices is to recognize their link to baptismal renewal,”

the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states on its website. “We are called not just to abstain

from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as followers of Christ. We re-

call those waters in which we were baptized into Christ’s death, died to sin and evil, and began new

life in Christ.”

Our word Lent comes from the Old English word lencten, meaning spring—literally, lengthening (of

daylight hours).

The Second Vatican Council focuses our attention on Lent as a “period of closer attention to the

Word of God and more ardent prayer” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 109).

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Lent is “the liturgical season of forty days which

begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with the celebration of the Pascal Mystery (Easter Triduum).

Lent is the primary penitential season in the Church’s liturgical year, reflecting the forty days Jesus

spent in the desert in fasting and prayer” (Glossary).

From the first day of Lent until the last day of Lent, and beyond, may prayer, fasting and almsgiving

be not only the three pillars of Lent, but also the three pillars of our lives.

God bless you,

A Letter from the Governing Board of Pastors

Father Quindlen, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting

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Science

PreK and kindergarten have been spending time with their Science Buddies learning about winter and snow. We are

having fun, even though we haven't had too much snow this winter.

First grade has been using their dragon racers to learn all about forces and motion.

Second grade has been learning all about birds and are almost finished building their bird feeders. They will be hang-

ing them on the trees near the school.

Third grade is almost finished learning about the solar system. There is so much to discover about space.

Fourth grade has been learning about electricity. They have been designing and building their own series and paral-

lel circuits.

—Ms. Morrow

3rd Grade

February was a busy month in 3rd grade. We completed a project for Black History Month where we researched

important African Americans throughout history and created a Google Slides Presentation to teach our classmates

about them. Some of the people we researched included Jackie Robinson, Mae C. Jemison, Thurgood Marshall, Book-

er T. Washington, and many more! In Math we just completed designing our own dream houses using area and pe-

rimeter. This allowed the students to apply their knowledge to a real world concept, while also using their creativity.

Now we will be moving on to fractions in March. In Religion, we completed learning about the sacraments and will

now focus on the Liturgical Calendar and Lent. March will be a month filled with Terra Nova preparation, since it is

their first year testing. We are excited to start a new month together!

—Mrs. Fitzpatrick (3-A) and Ms. Houser (3-B)

Kindergarten

Kindergarten class reached a special milestone this month! We celebrated our 100th Day of School! We have been

counting up to this day since the first day of Kindergarten and could not wait to reach it! We spent the entire day

learning the 100 way! We made 100 Day posters which included drawing what we think we will look like in 100

years, drawing 100 things we would love to have, what we would spend 100 dollars on, and all the different things

we learned in 100 days! For math class, we enjoyed a Hershey Kiss Scavenger Hunt! Mrs. Pickering hid 100 Hershey

Kisses all throughout our classroom! Each kiss had a number from 0-100 written on the bottom of it. We had to find

the kiss, identify the number, locate the number on our 100 chart and color it in. The best part was that we could

keep any Hershey Kiss we found! It was so much fun! In the afternoon, we worked hard on our 100 Day cen-

ters. We built a structure made out of 100 cups, created 100 day headband, "wrote the room" trying to write 100

words, created a 100 connecting cube creation, and played "Race to 100," which helped us practice our counting

skills. We had so much fun celebrating our 100 day of kindergarten!!!

—Mrs. Pickering

Pre-K

February has been a very heart-felt month in the Pre-K classroom. The class has had many lessons in kindness, posi-

tivity, and how to treat others the way Jesus taught us. The class participated in a project where they created heart

mobiles out of the compliments they gave each other. In just a little over a month, the class has filled up their 100

Acts of Kindness with 75 hearts: only 25 to go! Along with learning a new letter and number each week, literary

elements have been the highlight of many lessons. The class learned all about characters, setting, and sequencing of

events in a story!

—Mrs. Gill

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5th Grade

Grade 5 has been busy in ELA! Keeping students engaged provides fun activities that still promote learning. The

class enjoys their vocabulary review of spelling words, using Scrabble tiles. Students team up (assigned by seating

arrangements or by Mrs. Luthy) and use their tiles to spell words correctly. The students accumulate points to

earn "temporary bragging rights." The tactile approach improves spelling on the vocabulary tests.

Students have recently attempted a new approach to reading comprehension. After reading our paired readings,

students locate comprehension questions which are scattered throughout the room. Specific tasks within the

questions are provided, and the students must locate the answers in the assigned texts. Students provide feedback

as to what worked, and how the activity might be improved. Many ask, "When can we do this again?"

The class is also at the edge of their seats as they read A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. A paired reading

within the same text, the students learn about the struggles of children their own age during the Sudan War. Stu-

dents follow along while they listen to the corresponding audio book. It is enjoyable to listen to the different ac-

cents used for each character within the reading.

—Mrs. Luthy

1st Grade

First grade had a very busy February. On Valentine's day they started their day with a Valentine breakfast. They

enjoyed fruit, muffins, yogurt. and juice boxes provided by the wonderful parents of 1A. They ended their party by

making a puppy totally from hearts . They were awesome. The highlight of the month was celebrating their 100th

Day of school. They have been looking forward to this day since the first day they counted 1. They came to

school (even Mrs. Koneski) dressed as if they were 100 years old. They had a presentation for their parents, sib-

lings, grandparents, Mrs. Gilman and Father Quindlen and told them what they would look like, what they would be

doing, and what they would say when they were 100 years old. Every enjoyed it and definitely had some laughs.

They also did many activities that day involving the number 100, read 100 day books, and even enjoyed a 100 day

snack with 100 items. They will end their month by learning about the season of Lent. They will talk about what

they would like to give up for Lent, what good deeds they would like to do , and how much they love Jesus.

—Mrs. Koneski

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2nd Grade

Second Graders are preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Three parishes will be receiving

Reconciliation in March! We just wrapped up triple digit addition and subtraction and are moving into money and

time! I already predict there will be some mathematicians and accountants in this class! We are hoping to have some

snow and just finished our Snow Day writings. Hopefully a snow day will be upon us soon! Second graders are also

preparing for Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2 and have several fun activities planned!

—Ms. Reale

Middle School ELA

Grade Six has just completed writing a descriptive essay of a favorite place using sensory details, figurative language,

along with precise adjectives, nouns, verbs, and adverbs. The students went through the writing process of brain-

storming, draft composition, self-edit, revision, and publication. Presently, we are journeying through a short story

unit where we met a boy who saved a family friend’s gold claim in the Klondike from stampeders; we also joined a

young boy and his goat who survived three days in a blizzard in a haystack on the outskirts of his Polish village.

Grade Seven has just completed their research paper. They focused on Black American musicians or artists that had

a positive impact on society. Once the students decided on an approved topic, they began researching on the inter-

net and at the library. The students created bibliography cards for each of their seven required sources. The stu-

dents extrapolated information from the sources constructing notecards to keep track of the information they

found. The students composed their paper in MLA format using parenthetical citations and a works cited page to

avoid plagiarism. Students will be creating an oral presentation highlighting their topic’s life with its challenges and

accomplishments. In literature, the students are reading and analyzing short stories with the focus on different story

elements. We just finished a story by Ray Bradbury with its setting on Venus where it rains every day except one day

of the year. The story element we analyzed was setting, and its impact on the plot.

Grade Eight has also just completed a research paper. They focused on Black American authors and activists. The

students will be presenting a memorized poem or speech by the person they chose for their research project giving

each other some insight into this American’s life with a focus on how they became an author/activist and their ac-

complishments as such. In literature, the students are reading and analyzing Greek Mythology. We have been com-

paring the myths to Christian beliefs using the Bible as our textual source.

—Mrs. Kluth

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Ladies Bingo – Donations, Baked Goods and Tickets Sales- Links below!

Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy Sale – Catalogs and order forms coming home today!

Save the Date – Girls Enchanted Evening – Saturday, April 4th

Save the Date – Conshohocken St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Saturday, March 14th

Holy Rosary will be walking in the Parade – plan to join us- More info coming soon!

Thank you to all the Lads and Ladies who joined the fun at the Dodge Ball Tournament this past weekend! It

was a great time!

Ladies Bingo – Friday March 6th: The countdown is on! Ladies Bingo, our School’s second largest fundraiser, is happening Friday, March 6th!

This event is always a great time and will sell out, however, this event cannot be successful without all our school family's sup-

port!

We kindly ask that all families contribute towards a prize-winning bingo basket or raffle basket.

We are working on several themes and listed below are items needed to fill the baskets!

Not sure what to get from the list or don't like to shop? We will gladly accept a monetary donation and do the shopping for

you!

Please send your donation to school care of " Ladies Bingo" by Friday, February 28th or contact any member of HASA to make

alternate arrangements.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4FAFA828A2F94-ladies3

Ladies Bingo Baked Goods Items: We are also requesting baked good items to help fill the dessert trays that are served during Bingo intermission and cases of

water. If you are also able to donate a baked good item or water, it would be greatly appreciated! Please sign up via the

link. (Baked Goods would be dropped off on the day of the event, Friday, March 6th) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4FAFA828A2F94-baked4

Ladies Bingo Ticket Sales:

Ladies, if you haven’t gotten your tickets, what are you waiting for? Tickets are selling fast and tables are filling up! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled girls’ night out! Every Bingo prize is valued at over $100.00, fabulous raffle baskets, an amazing door prize and a 50/50! Click the link below to

buy now,

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=nxgquweab&oeidk=a07egw7dw0acd623db3

Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy Sale:

Time to think spring and stuff those Easter Baskets with some Gertrude Hawk Candy! Our annual Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale

kicks off this week! Catalogs and order forms should be coming home with your child. If you do not receive one, please let us

know. Included with each catalog is an information sheet detailing deadlines for paper and web site orders. Paper order forms

are due Friday, February 28th or you may order online! All candy is shipped to the school and estimated delivery is the week

of March 30th. Share the below link with family and friends to place order online. Holy Rosary's group number

is 708344. https://www.gertrudehawkchocolates.com/fund-raising

HASA HAPPENINGS

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All families may now apply for financial aid for the 2020-2021 school year. The website is factsmgt.com/ aid. Fami-

lies can work directly with the FACTS Company in order to verify all information.

Questions on completing the application may be answered by calling the FACTS helpline directly at 1-866-441-

4637. They are available Mon-Thurs: 7:30 AM—7:00 PM. You can also email them at info@factstuitionaid.com with

questions.

To be awarded any and all financial aid, families must be registered for the 2020/2021 school year, all tuition for this

school year must be paid in full, and the first three pages of your 2018 income tax return must be sent in to the

financial aid coordinator, Beth Hallinan. As always, I am available for any assistance you may need in applying. You

can email me at bhallinan@holyrosaryregional.com with any questions and/or concerns or in needing assistance

uploading documents. I am in the office every Monday.

BOX TOPS

FINANCIAL AID

This is a gentle reminder to all of those returning, and for all of our new families— please remember to help support

Holy Rosary Regional School while shopping at Amazon! Please use the below link and register:

https://smile.amazon.com/

You can sign in with your existing Amazon log in. Once signed in be sure to select the drop down arrow on the left

side of the tool bar to find our school. Once selected you will see on your Amazon homepage, Supporting: Holy Ro-

sary Regional Catholic School.

Through the Amazon process, all families will be eligible for your Prime benefits and the school does not receive any

personal information on any purchases—the school only receives a percentage of the sales.

Remember to share the smile link with all of your family and friends too!!

Attention all Box Top clippers!

If you have not downloaded the Box Tops app onto your phone, please do so now! Box Tops are changing, and

the actual Box Tops that you clipped will be phased out so having this app is important going forward.

Many of the products you will buy will contain Box Tops so be on the lookout! I am currently working on

counting the Boxtops submitted for the Spring contest! Winners will be announced after March 1st. Stay tuned!!

~For anyone new to Box Tops~

Each Box Top clipped from the product or scanned from your receipt, earns $.10 towards our school, and they

add up quickly! Box Tops do contain expiration dates, so please be sure to get them in on time for credit. You

can collect Box Tops in a baggie at home throughout the year and send in as often as you’d like. Please label with

your child’s name and either send in with your child or place in the Box Tops container in the school office.

For scanning Box Tops, just upload your receipt right to the Box Tops App within 14

days! Remember...this is an easy way to earn money for our School!!

Happy Clipping!!

Any questions, contact Sherri Muldoon at smuldoon315@gmail.com.

Amazon

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CYO News...

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March 2020

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Parish Singers @ St.

Titus 9:00 AM

2

Science Explorers

Band

3

4

5 * St. Paul’s 1st

Penance

*Bowling Club

*Puzzle/LEGO Club

6 Stations of the Cross

K-4 :30

Drama Club

Ladies Bingo 6PM

7

CYO Dance

7-9:30

8 Daylight Saving

Begins

9 Reconciliation 1:30

Science Explorers

Band

St. Matthew’s 1st

Penance

10

11

HS Visitation Day

7th Grade

12

Noon Dismissal

EOL Confirmation

13

No School

2nd Trimester

Ends

14

Conshohocken

St. Patricks Day

Parade 2 PM

15

16

Science Explorers

Band

17 Saint Patrick's

Day

Touch of Green for

Uniforms

18

19 *Spring Picture Day

*St. Titus Confirmation

*Bowling Club

*Puzzle/LEGO Club

20 *Report Card

Distribution

*Terra Nova InView

*Stations of the Cross

5-8 1:30

*Drama Club

21

22

23

Terra Nova

Band

24

Terra Nova

Holy Saviour

Confirmation

25

Terra Nova

26

Terra Nova

*Bowling Club

*Puzzle/LEGO

Club

27

Terra Nova

*Stations of the

Cross K-4 1:30

*Drama Club

28

29

St. Paul

Confirmation

30

Band

31

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Can Collection

(all month)

March Lunch Menu

2019/2020 Home & School Association Board Members

Executive Board

President—Beth Fish

Vice President—Amy Porter

Treasurer—Athena Lehatto

Recording Secretary—Alicia Rhoads

Corresponding Secretary—Jessica

Cocco

Committees

Fundraising—Sharon Rupprecht

Beautification—Maria Credle

Hospitality—Amy Porter

Lead Homeroom Parent—Sherri Muldoon

Marketing—Anthony Garcia

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