St. Rose School is a Catholic elementary school educating children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Located in Newtown, Connecticut St. Rose enrolls local students and those from areas surrounding Newtown. St. Rose is a member of Region IX Catholic School System in the Diocese of Bridgeport. We provide for all students:

A Christ-centered core curriculum emphasizing strong academic skills.
A quality moral education, reinforcing values of respect and responsibility.
A community spirit of service and out- reach to others.
 

MISSION
St. Rose educates children to know God; to love learning; to see Christ in all people; to serve others with joy.

THEME
Our school theme, "Serving with Joy," characterizes the emphasis we place on reaching out to others selflessly Students arc recognized for demonstrating this value in their daily lives.
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ACADEMICS
St. Rose School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Collges. Through a rigorous process of self-study, St. Rose has committed to continual valuafion of its curriculum.

Academically, St. Rose School provides outstanding programs that are rich and challenging in all areas. We offer:
Full-day Kindergarten
Religion, including Family Life, in Grades K-8
Language Arts, with a strong emphasis on writing skills
Social Studies
Mathematics, including advanced pre- algebra and algebra courses for qualifying students in Grades 7 and 8
Science
Computer instruction (Grades K-8)
French (Grades 2-8)
Art
Music
Physical Education
Library
A school psychologist, special education teacher and aide and a speech pathologist, all of whom assist in evaluating and providing services for special needs students
After-School Club
Middle-School concept
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MIDDLE-SCHOOL YEARS
'A SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL" Using Turning Points, a study by the Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development, as a model, St. Rose School has initiated a "school within a school" by establishing a middle-years program for uppergrade students. The goal of this program is to meet the critical educational, moral and social needs of young adolescents.
The program includes:
A team of teachers to coordinate instruction, make organizational decisions, create common planning time and respond to behavioral or academic concerns.
Common homework, discipline and testing programs
 

ADVISORY PROGRAM
An Advisory Program is a teacher-based guidance program encouraged by the Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development. St. Rose middle-years students are assigned to an advisory group, blending all three grades, directed by the upper-grade teachers. This program is intended to help our youth make the transition to adolescence and independence.
 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Annual Science Fair
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
Newspapers in Education
Stock Market Game
Johns Hopkins University Enrichment Program
Yearbook
Math-A-Thon
Geography Bee
Christmas and Spring Concerts
First Friday Liturgies
Catholic Schools Week
Girls' basketball
Boys' basketball
Cheerleading
Knowledge Masters Competition
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION : Students who live in Newtown are provided bus service, free of charge, by the Newtown public school system
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM : The After School Club provides child care daily from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. Children may use the club on a regular or as-needed basis. Fees currently are $3.50 per hour, with a snack available for an additional $1. The After School Club operates on early-dismissal or in-service days.
BEFORE SCHOOL : The school is open, staffed and ready to welcome children at 7:30 a.m
SCHEDULE : The school day starts at 8:40 a.m. and runs until 2:40 p.m. The St. Rose School calendar generally follows the Newtown public school calendar.
Contact:
Mrs. Mary Maloney, Principal

Visit our Website www.stroseschool.com