2021 Rose Day of Giving Presentations
From our homes to yours, we bring the spirit of St. Rose of Lima to you through these testimonials that are straight from the heart. Listen to the words of our parents, students, alumni and teachers – as they share what it’s like to be part of the St. Rose of Lima family.
Help us reach our goal of $70,000! Because this is a virtual event, 100 percent of dollars raised will directly support St. Rose of Lima students. You’ll continue to have the opportunity to help us reach our goal this week by donating online, via mail or phone. You can also shop off of our Amazon wish list. Thank you for your support!
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GALA PRESENTATIONS:
Address From Our Board
“The educational landscape is continually evolving, requiring us to re-define and re-design our classrooms for both virtual and in-person learning.”
– Kim McGeehin, Board Member
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Main Presentation: The Hill We Climb
“When day comes we step out of the shade,
aflame and unafraid
The new dawn blooms as we free it
For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it
If only we’re brave enough to be it”– The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman
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Final Remarks & Thank You
“We invite you to be a part of all we do here at St. Rose of Lima and know we appreciate all you do.”
– Monsignor Pashley
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Thank You for Making These Stories Possible!
“Everything we use in the classroom – from our puzzles to our construction paper, our pencils and our books – it just helps our children to be able to compete across the board with other schools and we are just so grateful.”
– Ms. Tracey Curtis, Pre-K 4 Teacher & Parent
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Preparing Children for High School & Beyond
“The values that were instilled (in my son) from Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten, he has carried with him to this (very) day as a Sophomore in college.”
-Ms. Tracey Curtis, Pre-K 4 Teacher & Parent
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Building a Community of Faith
“Having a faith-based education made a difference in my life because it gave me the opportunity to become closer with God. It also taught me how to be Christ-like at a very young age.”
– Jade Scott, Class of 2017
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The Future Starts Here – Meet Our Amazing Alumni!
“As I look back through high school and even up until this very moment, anything that I have decided to put my mind to, I have been very successful at doing. (I say this), not to boast, but to attest to what St. Rose of Lima is putting into our young children”
– Milton Curtis, Class of 2014
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BUILDING RENOVATIONS
Last year, St. Rose of Lima underwent a large capital renovation, creating more opportunities for our students and community. With the final funds still being raised, the following has been accomplished:
- All classrooms are being updated with new LED lighting, floors, doors, exterior windows & furniture
- 3 new classrooms, including a science lab, are being created
- All corridors have been updated with new LED lighting, ceilings and floors
- A new faculty breakroom was built and furnished
- Critical infrastructure upgrades including plumbing, electrical, security and waterproofing has been and continues to be performed
- Safety enhancements are currently being added for additional protection of our students & staff
- New offices for the Principal and Vice Principal have been built and furnished
There is still more to go…
For information on the final phase of this capital campaign and how you can help, please contact Michelle Brown, Chief Development Officer at mbrown@independencemissionschools.org
