The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here, and it's going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD! Mark your calendars for Sept. 30-Oct. 4 and join us in the library for a week filled with amazing books and fun. The Book Fair is a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for new books for our library and to inspire our students to read. To make your shopping easier, we highly recommend signing up for our e-wallet. It's a convenient and secure way to ensure your child can purchase their favorite books. Stay tuned for volunteer information and keep an eye out for special shopping times on Grandparent's Day, October 4! We can't wait to see you at the fair!

SRL yearbook photos will be taken on Friday, Sept. 20th for ALL students in grades PK3-7th grade. Individual and class photos will be taken by HJMiami Photo Professional School Photographers and are a great way to preserve your child's school memories. All students must be in their regular school uniform (no PE uniforms for grades PK4-7th). Orders will be ONLINE ONLY. Pre-orders are available through picture day, and packages will ship directly to school. If orders are placed after picture day, there will be a shipping charge because the order will go directly to your home.

SRL is bringing back it's coveted tradition of honoring our grandparents. Save the date for Grandparents' Day on Friday, October 4th. The day will begin with our morning school mass, followed by classroom activities and a visit to the Book Fair! Students will be released by their grandparents during our early dismissal. Stay tuned for further details!

New York Times Bestselling Author James Ponti Grades 4-7 will meet this author on Sept. 3rd for a special book launch event for his new series The Sherlock Society. This is a must-attend event for young mystery lovers and aspiring detectives! After the event, be sure to check out his popular City Spies series in the library, and dive into even more thrilling adventures. Author-illustrator Bob Shea PK3-1st Gr. will have the chance to meet this author on Oct. 10th. Mr. Shea, who has been featured on PBS, Students can look forward to Mr. Shea sharing hilarious stories and lively illustrations, while reading one of his books and even doing some live drawings! Look for more exciting Meet the Author opportunities in future newsletters.

We are excited to share that St. Rose of Lima Catholic School has once again been named a Common Sense School! For the third year in a row, we’ve partnered with Common Sense Education to equip our students and parents with essential lessons on safely navigating today’s digital world. Through this ongoing collaboration, we continue our commitment to fostering responsible and informed technology use across our school community.