With all the activity buzzing through our classrooms and halls, you couldn’t miss the excitement and friendly competition of this year’s Turkey Trot — and what a year it was! Now in its fifth year, the Turkey Trot just reached its most successful total ever. Our previous record from 2022 was 4,228 food items… and this year our students shattered it with an incredible 5,226 items collected for the Faith Food Pantry! ❤️🤍 What makes this even more special? This project was entirely student-driven. With just a few turkey gobbles during announcements and a simple flyer, students checked the Turkey Trot track daily, strategizing and encouraging each other to move their buddy turkey forward. Their teamwork and enthusiasm showed what St. Rose spirit is all about! 🏁 Final Turkey Trot Standings 🥇 Toto the Turkey (Grades 3 & 6) — 1,988 items 🥈 Blueberry (Grades 1 & 5) — 1,560 items 🥉 Gobbler (Grades 2 & 7) — 782 items 4️⃣ Frozen Blueberry (Preschool & Grade 8) — 473 items 5️⃣ Mr. Gobbleson (Grades K & 4) — 423 items Awards were handed out to celebrate, Monday will be a schoolwide dress-down day as a BIG thank-you to our amazing students. Every can, box, bag, and jar helped bring us to a huge win for the Faith Food Pantry. We’ve already made two deliveries — shelves are stocked for Thanksgiving — and the remaining items will be delivered next week to keep supporting families well into the winter months. Our children showed once again that many hands make light work. When it was time to gather items for delivery, one quick call brought out carts, teamwork, and strong arms ready to help. Their willingness to step up, take charge, and serve others truly reflects the heart of St. Rose. We are THANKFUL, PROUD, and continually inspired by our students. 🧡 What a beautiful reminder that when we share our blessings, we spread joy far beyond our walls.

Our students never fail to amaze us — not only do they get the job done, but they’re always up for a challenge! This week was no exception as we held our first annual “Anything BUT a Backpack Day”… and WOW, did our students deliver! From baskets and buckets to mailboxes, pots & pans, garbage cans, wheelbarrows, golf bags, luggage, pet carriers and so much more — you name it, it came through our doors! Our elementary students enjoyed unpacking their clever “book carriers” for the day, while our spirited middle schoolers committed fully and traveled from class to class with their creations in tow. Hearing wheels rolling down the sidewalk and peeking out to see laundry baskets, Christmas stockings, and even wheelbarrows being pulled along brought the biggest smile to our faces! We kicked off the morning with a parade in the Gathering Hall where every idea got its moment to shine, followed by homeroom favorites and even a mini-parade from our littlest learners. In the end, there were prizes… but even better, there was joy, laughter, imagination, and school spirit everywhere we looked. Here’s to creativity, fun, and a new tradition that we already can’t wait to bring back next year!

Students come together in faith and gratitude to honor those who served.

Where teamwork, spirit, and fall fun come together!

A group of animated, focused Kindergarten students stood by their boards with pointers and explained the interesting, relevant experiments they had conducted to the many visitors (including students in all grades, teachers and parents) who stopped in throughout the day. It was evident by their subject matter and presentation that these young students have learned the foundations of STEM and are building a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for future discoveries.

Crowning of Mary -- In this beautiful month of May, we give extra attention to our beautiful Blessed Mother. Grades 3-8 recently gathered in the church to recite the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary (led by upper grade students), to reflect on the faith, motherhood and graces of Mary, and to place a crown of flowers upon her head (done by two Kindergarten and two 8th grade students). The reverence, respect and integrity displayed by all students is a hallmark of St. Rose School.

A variety of art pieces created by students in Preschool - 8th grade, including pottery made by Middle school students, were showcased throughout the school for visitors to enjoy. Proceeds from entry donations and student made bracelet sales will benefit a food program for a Mission school in the Philippines run by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Pottery sales will raise scholarships for local students (who would otherwise not have this opportunity) to attend Brett Nichols You Gotta Believe summer Basketball Camp. St. Rose School is blessed to have a talented, insightful Art teacher who opens the world of artists, art genres and inner creativity to all students. The Band program invites students into the beautiful world of music as they learn to play various instruments. The beautiful sounds of instruments, from violins to drums to flutes and trombones, floated through the air as students performed an array of pieces they have learned and mastered through the Band program. St. Rose School has a strong commitment to the Arts.

The Fournier Family and the Connecticut Wolfpack PJR Trial Lawyers Steve & Sunday Piccolo St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

As the field is prepared and the laps are anticipated, students will be seeking donations in support of their efforts. Sponsorships (e.g., Finish line, Start line, Water table, Super Fan) are also being sought to help us reach our $30,000 goal. Monies raised go to the Blooms Fund to help defray the many costs (salaries, operations, curriculum, enrichment programs, security updates) that are not covered by tuition alone. Every gift makes a big difference in the lives of students in Preschool - 8th grade. Thank you for helping them BLOOM!