Our Catholic identity shapes the spiritual foundation of our school. Rosarian students  are proud of their Christ-centered community of faith and recently shared what they like about going to a Catholic school. Here's what some of the fifth grade students had to say:

 

"What I like most about being in a Catholic school is that everyone is like a big family...Teachers treat you like one of their own...It is important to me to be surrounded by others who feel like my family members and I do." --Daisy Cook

 

"The best thing about being a part of a Catholic school is that I get to learn so much stuff about God. What I learn helps me even when I am out of school." --Luc Bourbeau

 

"One of my favorite things about going to a Catholic school is being able to pray in class every day. It makes getting through a hard day much easier. You are not only limited to the Bible. In the library, they have holy texts from most major religions. It gives you a lot more room to think and make conclusions by yourself." --Tommy Keogh

 

"I'm in a loving environment, and God always is leading me to make the right decisions. Being in a Catholic school really makes a difference in my life because it is a constant reminder that I am in a God-centered environment." --Lolly Colton

 

Religion teacher Serge Dube is preparing to be ordained a Catholic Deacon in September and shares a passion with his students about being at Rosarian Academy. Mr. Dube is most appreciative of "the opportunity and freedom we have to be in communion with God and one another through the many opportunities we have available to pray individually and communally."

 

After studying Marie Curie and her discovery of radiation as part of our Core Knowledge Science Curriculum, Ms. Watson's 6th graders listened with empathy to mothers and breast cancer survivors, Liz Yavinsky and Elizabeth DeWoody. Mrs. Yavinsky, a four-year survivor, and Mrs. DeWoody, an eight-year survivor, discussed radiation and chemotherapy treatments and the evolution of science for curing cancer. The students showed understanding of how Marie Curie's great scientific discovery has been implemented to save so many lives. Learning came alive in a powerful way!

 

The internet today offers positive and useful ways to research information, promote products and businesses, connect with friends, etc.; however, using the internet in the most beneficial ways requires knowledge of safety. Attorney and parent Christopher Hopkins spoke to the 6th grade class on Friday, March 15 about internet safety. He discussed the legal implications of emailing, taking pictures and posting inappropriate content and the ability to track past actions even if you think they have been deleted. Students were made aware of what is appropriate vs. inappropriate to post on social media sites and how high schools, colleges and employers are using the internet as part of their admissions and hiring process to research applicants and candidates. A few of Mr. Hopkins' tips include: set your privacy settings; do not mention your location and contact information in posts or online bios; make how you appear on the internet reflect you and your values as accurately as possible in a positive light; think before you post.

 

While studying the Great Depression in 7th grade, Ms. Moormann stimulated interest in the 1920s and what caused the panic and crash of 1929, by having students operate a stock market. In this stock market game, students invested in simulated stock in which they had the opportunity to make decisions which caused them to succeed or fail. They expressed great excitement with their investments during the "up" years and the agony of loss as the market dropped. Looking for investment advice or trading tips? Ask our future RA financial advisers!  

 

Click here to view more photos of the stock market simulation.

 

Competing against thirty other zoology students at the 58th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, 8th grader Julia Raymond brought home 2nd place in the zoology category! Her project, The Effects of Cell Size on Pest Invasion in a Bee Colony also received a special recognition award from the Department of Agriculture.

 

The purpose of the project was to determine if there is a beneficial relationship between the smaller bee colony cell size of Italian Honey Bees and the number of pests inside the hive which cause Colony Collapse Disorder. She was able to prove, that by reducing the bee hive cell size, the number of mites and beetles are reduced, keeping the colony from collapsing and preventing the need for pesticides. 

 

While judges reviewed projects and tallied scores, Julia, along with the other middle and high school state finalists of Palm Beach County, traveled to Busch Gardens and to the Museum of Science and Industry to view the exhibits and attend a Science Fair hosted "Nerd Party" (dancing to music in the museum at night). While Julia had a great experience meeting students from all over Florida, science teacher Susan Lawless had the opportunity to attend a shoptalk session on teaching science using STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and a seminar on "science fair best practices." The competition took place in Lakeland, Florida over spring break.

 

Listen to Ms. Devine Sing!

As part of Rosarian Academy's St. Patrick's Day tradition, Principal Virginia Devine sings an off-key rendition of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling to the entire student body over the loud speaker. For the first time in history, we captured her live! Click on the image to the right to enjoy her 2013 performance sung on a cold day (perhaps the cold weather contributed to Ms. Devine's difficulty reaching the high notes).

 

 

 

 

Led by Rosarian's NJHS, students (from Montessori to 8th grade) and parents gathered to glean bell pepper fields in Delray Beach on Saturday, March 16. This hardworking group helped glean between 13,000-14,000 pounds of bell peppers that feed the hungry in our community. Local farmers allow people to glean, or pick, the crops that are left after the harvest which are perfectly good but do not meet supermarket standards. 52 million pounds of produce on farms are wasted every year; this makes gleaning so important! CROS Ministries, the event organizer, delivered the vegetables to the Palm Beach County Food Bank to distribute to local agencies. Click here to view the gleaning photos. 

 

 

Sister Donna, Ms. Moormann, and Ms. Kelly took the entire 8th grade class to Opportunity, Inc. to hold an Easter egg hunt for underprivileged children on March 20th. Twice a year, Rosarian students visit the preschool/ childcare facility. In the fall, they bring lunch to the school and eat and read with the children. The 8th graders return in the spring and host the egg hunt led by the Easter Bunny. Thanks to Finn Kennedy for dressing up this year! Click here to view some of the photos. 

 

Opportunity, Inc. of Palm Beach County offers low-cost, high-quality preschool childcare, educational programming and parent support to hard working families who face serious financial challenges.

 

 

 

RATV provides our students with the opportunity to learn video production and live streaming while gaining confidence in presenting in front of others and developing clear communication skills.

 

Click here to watch RATV live from the comfort of your home or office.

 

 

Since 1925, Rosarian Academy has been centered by the incredible Dominican charism of the Adrian Dominican Sisters and continues to be driven by excellent academics that provide a foundation for life for our future leaders. Be confident that RA continues to provide the best possible education. Be happy that you have amazing opportunities to meet wonderful families and make lifelong friends through Rosarian Academy. BE INSPIRED by your experience at RA and give to the 2013 Annual Fund. Every gift, in any amount, is important and appreciated. Click here for more details.

Rosarian Academy, founded in 1925, is a private, coeducational, Catholic school sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Its mission is to educate the whole person for life in a global community in the light of Gospel values.