Notes from our Head Teacher
Mr. Scott Becker
What an
exciting beginning to the new school year! The first four weeks have just blown
by, but have been filled with lots of learning and activities. As I have
visited the classrooms, I see a lot of good lessons being put into action and
eagerness to learn on the part of the students. The students have also shown
some positive energy for Dress Up Day, which occurs on
the first Wednesday of every month. It’s great to see how sharp the students
look, especially when they attend Mass.
This week
has been a particularly busy one, with fall pictures, hearing screens, junior
high football, Reconciliation as well as 6th, 7th and 8th
grade pilgrimage to Trinity Heights in Sioux
City. Needless to say, this month has already been
full of spiritual, academic and overall wellness for the students. There are
many other such activities coming up, with homecoming, parent/teacher
conferences, spirit days, the Nebraska Legends programs, and the CCDC program.
There will be many other NEW activities coming up in which the students will be
able to grow academically, spiritually and emotionally with their classmates,
teachers and the community.
The
community will be part of our focus throughout the school year. Our theme here
at St. Rose of Lima
this year is, “Catholic Schools – Celebrating Service.” This will also be the
theme for Catholic Schools Week. Service is without a doubt, important to our
entire community. But let’s really think about it. Would our school even be
here if it wasn’t for the service and volunteering of the numerous community
businesses, members and donors? Service and volunteering are at the heart of a
thriving Catholic
School. It gives the
families, parishioners and community a sense of ownership; a sense of
accomplishment; a sense of what it means to put your sweat and blood into
something that you really believe in.
If you are
reading this, I want to make this the first time this year that we here at St.
Rose of Lima School thank you for your service, your volunteering and your outstanding commitment to make this a great Catholic School. It’s because of your hard work,
sweat and blood that we are thriving and will continue to thrive for years to
come. This is YOUR school!
Mr. Becker