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St. Rose Accreditation Update |
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DIOCESAN SCHOOLS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE SYSTEM-WIDE ACCREDITATION VISIT. Last week, an eight member team from AdvancED Accreditation Organization visited the Diocese to evaluate our schools' progress toward a system-wide accreditation. The team delivered its initial recommendation that the schools receive the accreditation. Confirmation of this recommendation is expected within 30 days. The Diocese of Paterson will be one of the first dioceses in the northeast to receive this status. We at St. Rose are very proud of all the work that was accomplished by our faculty and staff to contribute to this diocesan-wide accreditation. |
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 This year's Race for Education is officially underway! The "Race" will take place on Thursday, May 24th, from 8:30 am - 9:30 am, at Lurker Park right here in East Hanover. We are hoping to reach our goal again this year to benefit the Academy's educational programs. This year's funds will further our technology update, maintain our Scholastic Reading Computer Program, as well as enhance and extend our STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.). Contributions are tax-deductible. Ready, set, go!
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Join the fun for an evening of dinner, dancing & lots of laughs. The HSA is hosting the 5th annual Beefsteak & Laughs on Saturday, May 19tht. Doors of Fahey Hall open at 6:30, dinner is served at 7:00. Tickets ($50 per person) include all you can eat filet mignon dinner catered by The Brownstone (meat & cheese antipasto, penne tomato & basil, French fries, dessert, coffee), FREE door prizes, 50/50 raffle, gift basket auction, live music by The Sixteen String Band, and show starring comedian Rodney Laney (originally from Paterson NJ!). Seating is first come first serve. Call the school (973-887-6990) for tickets, stop by for a flyer or click here for downloadable form. This is a BYO-Beverage, adults only event. |
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 Our sixth grade girls became the Morris County Catholic Basketball League champions in the JV6 division after their 31-26 win against St. Elizabeth School, Bernardsville, Saturday, March 10, at St. Elizabeth School. Ranked number one (17 wins 1 loss) and known for their tight defense the St. Rose Saints gave up an average of only 13 points per game during the season. They played their hearts out for a win against the number two ranked St. Elizabeth to become division champions. Thanks to our talented coaching staff, parents, teachers and families who have shown tremendous support for all of our teams and cheerleaders this season!
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 Congratulations to the winner and finalists in the Interpretive Reading Competition early December. The winner of the JV segment, center, and the two JV finalists, are all from our 6th grade class. The competition required a 4 to 7 minute reading and was hosted by St. Patrick's School and took place at Morris Catholic High School. Judges from the Forensics teams of Del Barton High School and Morris Catholic High School were on hand to evaluate and judge the readers.
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It's a New Age - Curriculum Enhancements |
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Over the past year, one of the ways our teachers have been utilizing their SMARTBoards is to access internet based learning and enrichment programs such as IXL, Study Island, and Writing Roadmap. These programs, whether included in lessons in the classrooms, or accessed at home by the students, will continue to enhance and supplement the curriculum this year.
Each class contains a SMARTBoard, including the science lab. This feature is sure to boost the rollout of much anticipated STEM program, (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) to which we have been appointed a pilot school. |
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 Our Pre-school is hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classrooms (Pre-school and Pre-Kindergarten, full day and half day) will be open and activities will be planned for the children. Our caring state certified teachers and experienced staff will be on premise for tours and information. Registration fees will be waived for anyone registering on that day.
Accredited by AdvanceEd and a member of the National Catholic Education Association, our Preschool offers theme based teaching in a nurturing and caring environment, indoor and outdoor play, field trips, full-time and part-time hours, and extended care hours. Our children take part in Christmas and spring music programs, religious education, music, extracurricular programs such as tumbling and computers, and a hot lunch program is available.
Read more about our Pre-school by clicking the Pre-school Book in the Bookstack at left. |
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"The Way of the Cross" Living Stations |
Students portrayed the final hours of Jesus’ life with a theatrical yet prayerful rendition of the Living Stations on Good Friday, April 6th. Depicting each station of Christ’s journey from his condemnation to his crucifixion at Calgary, the participants began the prayerful portrayal with the Last Supper and Jesus’ meditation in the Garden of Gethsemane. Narrators representing Jesus and his mother Mary led the audience along the “Way of the Cross”. Accompanied by the theatrical and moving music from the movie “The Passion of the Christ”, the audience watched silently and prayerfully, many moved to tears. The "Living Stations" are presented in the church every Good Friday, in the evening. |
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A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE EAST HANOVER LIBRARY for their tremendous gift to our students in memory of Helen Sloane, who was a dear member of St. Rose of Lima Parish. We have received a one-year subscription for Study Island, a computer program that our teachers use to enhance the skills practice of our students in all subject areas. This web-based program will also be used as part of our STEM program in the middle school as well as the program being initiated this September in Pre-School through Grade 2. |
 As part of our ongoing STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Mr. J. Adam Scribner, Science Professional Development Specialist from Stevens Institute of Technology, was on hand for another STEM project: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. Students in their mixed grade groups (6 - 8) were to design a device to remove a blood clot from an artery. Their supplies included a ping pong ball (the blood clot), a paper towel tube (the artery), craft sticks, straws, rubber bands, pipe cleaners, tape and string. A great afternoon of creative thinking! For more photos of student projects, click here. |
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 Our Academy volunteers continue to sell Cash Cards (aka "scrips" and "Gift Cards" or "Special Scrips") at mass during the summer for numerous local retail stores (such as Dunkin Donuts, Barnes & Noble, and more) as well as internet stores (such as Lands End, iTunes and more). Supermarket cash cards are also available for ShopRite and Stop & Shop. Please check out our online ordering or print out a paper form by visiting the Parents Resources section of this site. Or simply click on our quick Logo link in this article or in left banner. Any questions, please contact the school office.
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Weekly Interactive Preschool-Style Programs Offered |
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 Looking for a fun and interactive program for your little one? The Academy is currently offereing two exciting classes for preschool age children and their caregiver. "Moms & Tots Music" is a fun and free, forty-five minute class which incorporates music, movement and a story. It meets on Thursdays in Messina Hall (across the hall from the Parish office). And "Busy Hands" is a forty-five minute preschool style class for tots up to school-age which meets on Monday's at 10:00. Cost for the eight week session is $25.00. For more information on Moms & Tots Music, or Busy Hands, please contact the Preschool office, 973-887-1801. Visit the Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten section of this website for more information on our traditional preschool programs.
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