This week, our new SmartBoards are being installed and we are preparing the iPads that have arrived for our third grade class rooms. Technology is growing at Holy Rosary. What the future holds in this area is very much up for discussion all over the country. Some schools institute a BYOD (bring your own device) policy as education attempts to update and improve its interactions between students and technology in the great adventure of learning. Time will tell what the future holds, but we are called upon, in the meantime, to make wise decisions based upon present needs and realistic abilities.
Two families have asked me to look into the institution of a study hall as part of our BASE program. This would be more for grades 5-7. I think it would be for the hours of 4:00-6:00. If someone is in BASE it would be for free —well, what you are already paying — if someone is just interested in this the fee would be $7 per hour. It would be for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. The fee would have to be paid in advance for month and non-refundable so we can work out a working schedule. It would be staffed by a present BASE employee, an eighth grader, or a staff member. It would be up to parents to help their children understand that this is an academic time during which homework, long-term projects, or studying is being done. If you are interested in this please just email me with your name and the number of children you want involved. Or let Donna know. But please do it within the next ten days. I would need at least seven to make this work.
It was great to be honored with the presence of a number of the Dominican Sisters when we did the “Living Rosary” on Monday. They were moved as the children thanked and greeted them as they were leaving the Church. I look forward to our major celebration with them on Saturday, October 26th at 1:00. I hope you can all come and celebrate with them and with our Archbishop.
I will “snail mail” the newsletter for October, along with the Annual Report for the School. I think you will find it of interest. If people do not feel like it is worth the time, effort, or cost I ask you to let me, or one of the Parents Club Officers or School Commission members know.
Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for all you do, and thank you for all you are ABOUT TO DO!
– George