Annual Fund
The St. Rose of Lima School Annual Fund giving program is our number one philanthropic priority and the first gift we ask of all members of our school community, as tuition covers only part of our annual per-student expenditure. The Annual Fund was established in 2009 to help St. Rose of Lima School achieve our mission of nurturing students’ hearts, minds, and souls through the Dominican Tradition of prayer, study, community, and service. The benefits of your gift to the Annual Fund can be witnessed throughout the school on a daily basis.
Since the Annual Fund was established, we have received more than $650,000 to help us achieve our mission! The Annual Fund supports every aspect of St. Rose of Lima School — from building improvements to technology and programming to tuition assistance and scholarships. St. Rose of Lima School will receive 100% of the donations from the Annual Fund and all gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible.
This year is the 100th year of St. Rose of Lima School – and, due to COVID-19, a school year like no other. Our donors can be proud that they supported teachers and students with the discipline to do what was necessary to remain safe and healthy while coming to school safely, in person, every day of this unprecedented school year.
Your support this year is as critical as it has ever been. We rely on you to ensure the very best for our students and teachers. Because of the financial strength that you help us to sustain, this year we have:
- Increased enrollment by 14%, welcoming new families who desire the exceptional in-person education and community offered by St. Rose of Lima
- Purchased 500 desk shields and face shields to promote student and teacher health and safety by supplementing the masks that they wear
- Provided 300 Chromebooks for students in grades 2 through 8 to support our blended learning initiatives. (More than 30% of these were brand new this year as we were able to expand our Chrome Book program to include grades 2, 3, and 4!)
- CONTINUED GOING TO SCHOOL SAFELY, IN PERSON. EVERY DAY.
These efforts have helped our students to achieve among the highest scores in the country on national standardized tests and routinely win competitive scholarships to Catholic high schools in South Jersey and Philadelphia.
How Can you Help?
Will you help us reach our Annual Giving Goal of $100,000? Donate today to get your gift matched dollar for dollar! If you would like to make a donation to our Annual Fund you can:
- Make a secure donation through PayPal by clicking here.
- Call our Advancement Office at (856) 546-6166 ext. 309
- Send an Annual Fund Pledge Card and/or a check to:
St. Rose of Lima School Annual Fund
300 Kings Highway
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
Scholarships and Other Ways to Help
St. Rose of Lima School would not be the special place that it is without the support of our worldwide network of Falcon parents, alumni, alumni parents, friends, and parishioners. One way that our contributors like to help is by donating funds for tuition assistance. These funds help families who want to send their children to St. Rose of Lima School but need some financial support.
Do you have an idea for how you can create your own legacy of support at St. Rose of Lima School? Please reach out to us at fwatson@strosenj.com
Special Events and Volunteering
Our community plays an important role in the special events and fundraisers that are held throughout the year at St. Rose of Lima School. The variety and number of events at St Rose of Lima School is one of the things that creates the family feeling that so many associate with St. Rose of Lima. No matter how you want to become involved — there is something for you! We will welcome you with open arms as an attendee, volunteer, or even as a main event planner for any of our events. We think you will find that the more events you volunteer for, or attend, the faster you will feel like part of the St. Rose family.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Fundraisers:
The two largest PTA fundraising events each year are the Annual Christmas Bazaar held in November, and our Laps for Learning event in the Spring. In addition to these two large-scale fundraisers, the PTA hosts many other “FUNraisers” and Fundraisers throughout the year to provide fellowship opportunities for our families and to raise a certain portion of much-needed funds for our school operating budget. Funds that are left after the operating budget needs are met are used to help fund capital improvements & renovations, technology needs, teacher appreciation, and other special needs. For more information on the PTA please click here.
Athletic Committee Fundraising
St. Rose of Lima School takes great pride in our Athletic Programs which include cross country, track, basketball, and cheerleading. The parents on our Athletic committee maintain coaching staff & referees for our sports teams, schedule games, practices, and competitions, and make sure that our student athletes have all of the supplies and things that they need to be successful. They also plan communion breakfasts with guest speakers for each sports season and plan events to recognize our graduating athletes. The Athletic Committee’s largest fundraisers each year are Falcon Fest and St. Rose Spirit wear.
Arts Committee
The Arts are alive and thriving at St. Rose of Lima School! The parents on our Arts Committee work with the drama, music, and art departments at our school to support the spring musical, band concerts, talent shows, art shows, and more. The Arts committee does smaller-scale fundraisers throughout the year to support these programs.
Volunteer
Joining in as a volunteer is one of the easiest and friendliest ways to get involved with life at our school. We welcome all to participate, and the array of volunteer opportunities enables parents to easily match their time and talents to our students’ needs. Our parents help out with all aspects of school life through our Parent Teacher Association, (PTA).
Some of the ways our parents/grandparents get involved include classroom reading, room parent, library volunteer, recess volunteer, or by planning or working on one of our many events!
To volunteer, or to learn more about volunteering at Saint Rose of Lima School, contact the Advancement Office at 856-546-6166, ext 309.
Volunteer Requirements
We would like to thank all the volunteers that help make St. Rose of Lima a great school for our children. It is necessary for all volunteers (room parents, coaches, unpaid lunch/recess staff, multiple chaperones of trips, etc) to attend training and complete the fingerprinting process. Although this process can be an inconvenience to your time and schedule, it is a small price to pay for the safety of our children. Thank you for your commitment and continued support! Please click here for more information about requirements for volunteers.