St. Rose School Newsletter

Student Led Conferences March 19

Communication between home and school is an important factor in supporting the success of students. Our second Student-Led Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 19 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. The format requires your child to participate in the meetings as they will have an opportunity to share their mastery of a variety of learning outcomes in the four core subjects: language arts, math, social studies, science., and/or music.

As of Tuesday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m., you may book your conferences online. This site will close on Wednesday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m. You will see each teacher’s schedule and which times are available for booking. Instructions to set-up your parent account on the booking site will be sent as well. Thank-you in advance for booking your time to celebrate and review your child’s learning with us.

Pre-Enrolment for Next Year

Don’t forget to share your plans for the 2026-2027 school year! Sign into your PowerSchool account and click on "Pre-Enrolment for Next Year" to let us know if you will be returning to our school or where you will be attending next year. The pre-enrolment process lets us know how many students to expect in September 2026 and helps us plan for staffing, class sizes, and programming. Pre-enrolment must be completed by March 13.

High School Registration for Grade Nine Students

The first step in the registration process is for all grade nine students must complete the pre-enrolment in PowerSchool indicating your school of choice.

St. Oscar Romero and St. Francis Xavier staff will be at St. Rose on the afternoon of March 9 to complete course selections with our grade nine students. St. Rose students will have individual sessions with high school staff. Please discuss course selections with your child before March 9 so that they are ready for their one-on-one session. Visit the individual school websites for details about course offerings. Students have also been provided a Course Selection sheet from the high school to assist them.

Students wishing to apply for Archbishop MacDonald must do so between March 2 and March 5. Late applications will not be considered. See the link below for more information.

Students registering for other Catholic high schools such as Mother Margaret Mary or St. Joseph will be contacted by the high school.

Alberta Education Assurance Survey

As part of the government's ongoing commitment to providing a world-class education for Alberta's children, Alberta Education will be again conducting its annual survey of grades 4, 7 and 10 students and their parents or guardians. The survey will gather important information about students' and parents' school experiences and will help to inform continuous improvement in our education system. A random access code was sent home with grade 7 students in February. We kindly ask that you take the time to complete the survey online. Students will complete the survey at school over the next few weeks. Thank you for your participation.

Do you sing in the shower? Play an instrument? Dance like nobody’s watching? Perform magic? Tell jokes? Do something completely unique? Now is your moment!  We are excited to announce our upcoming St. Rose Annual School Talent Show on March 27, 2026. St. Rose students are invited to participate and perform. Showcase your skills, build your confidence, have fun, support and celebrate your classmates.  Performances should be around 5 minutes in length and should be school appropriate. Auditions will be held in mid-March. Please sign up on the Google form provided by scanning the QR code or by clicking here. The sign up deadline is March 13. You must audition to take part in the Talent Show.  If you are interested in helping organize the Talent Show - please see Mr. de Freitas, Mr. Baier, or Mr. Kozakewich. We are looking for people to be stage set-up, mic-set-up, audition panel volunteers, and MC’s. 

Solidarity Team March Update

This March, our Solidarity Team is focusing on Gender and Women’s Rights, with special attention to the right to equal access to education and meaningful work. These rights remind us that every person deserves opportunity, fairness, and the freedom to pursue their goals. In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8), we are launching our “Celebrate Her” Campaign. Students will be invited to create shout-outs recognizing women who inspire them — whether that’s a family member, teacher, coach, friend, or public figure. These messages will celebrate the strength, leadership, resilience, and everyday impact of women in our community and beyond. By taking time to acknowledge and uplift the women who shape our lives, we reinforce the importance of equality, respect, and belonging. Together, we continue building a school culture where every voice is valued and every person has the opportunity to thrive.

A letter is attached to this email with more details regarding The Taste of St. Rose event and the cookbook which is organized by our Student Leadership Team.

Father Michael Mireau Day - March 18

On March 18, our grade eight students will have the privilege of gathering with several other Edmonton Catholic Schools to participate in Father Michael Mireau Day. We remember the legacy of Father Michael “Catfish” Mireau who used pop culture references to stir the hearts of the young and old. For Father Mike, God is Love was a theme that governed who he was and how he lived his life. As a Division, we want to honor that devotion and share that message with our young people. Indeed, Father Mike was a passionate minister, his heart was always with children and youth, and time and time again, he affirmed a message to them of loving God and others. He tried to show faith to which others could understand and relate. This is what it means to serve like a superhero. This is what it means to love God and love others. And this is what we will share with our grade eight students when we gather together at St. Charles Church in March of 2026. Grade eight students will worship and celebrate Mass alongside our Division Chaplains for the first hour. Jesse Manibusan, a beloved singer, songwriter, catechist, storyteller, humorist, and evangelizer who is well recognized throughout North America as a dynamic speaker and musician, will share the love of Christ, the call to live out our baptism in every aspect of our lives, and what it means to serve like a superhero, for the second hour. There is no cost for students and field trip forms will be sent home this week.

Quebec Trip Parent Meeting - April 9

We are excited to announce that we have a set itinerary for our upcoming Ottawa-Quebec City trip! We invite all parents/guardians to attend a mandatory information meeting to discuss the specific travel details for our exciting trip to Ottawa and Quebec this April. There will be time after the presentation to answer any questions you may have about the trip. We look forward to seeing you there! The meeting will be held Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in classroom 201.

Eagles Basketball

What an exciting season it has been for our basketball teams! Coaches would like to give a huge congratulations to all our senior and junior players for their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Each practice and game showed growth, and we couldn't be prouder of the effort and enthusiasm shown on the court.

As we celebrate the season, we also want to give a shoutout to the Senior Girls' Team, who are playing quarterfinals this week! We will be cheering them on as they push forward in their quest for victory.

Thank you to all of our coaches and our teacher sponsors for volunteering their time to lead our teams: Mrs. Nawrot, Mr. Valenzuela, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Pisani, Mr. Baier, Mrs. Baier, Ms. Wilson, Mr. Lonsberry, Mr. Simons, and many other staff members who volunteered to supervise games and practices. Thank you to all the parents and families for your continued support. Go Eagles!

Yearbook on Sale!

Remember to purchase your 2025 - 2026 yearbook on your PowerSchool account!

Castle Rock Research Study Guides

St. Rose Catholic Junior High School has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer students a special discount on study guides for grades 3-12 in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. These print and digital resources are aligned with the Alberta curriculum and have been updated to reflect the 2025-26 curriculum. They are an excellent support for all students, including those preparing for finals and Provincial Achievement Exams. Please see the flyer attached to this email for details.

Grade 9 Farewell

Our grade 9 Farewell is scheduled for Friday, June 5. It will start with mass tentatively set for 5:00 pm and a celebration in the school gym to follow. The Farewell organizing committee will meet later in the year.