Res Reminders - Week of October 2, 2016

Reminders & News

Cash Raffle & Walk-A-Thon Update

Congratulations to the Cash Raffle winners from the 1st drawing, held on September 26: Student winner of $100 - Crystal Mort and Prize winner of $1000 - Bina Walsh. The next Cash Raffle drawing will be held on November 1.

Thank you to all of our students, families and staff for your support of the annual Walk-A-Thon! Together we raised $31,146.75 and achieved a 98% participation rate, which means that we met our goals and there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 7! A special "thank you" to Jennifer Buske who was the student who brought in the most sponsorship money and to Ms. Salerno's homeroom for bringing in the most money and having the highest student average. Well done!

FAFSA Reminder for Senior Parents

Starting yesterday, October 1, families are able to file the 2017-2018 FAFSA. Please use the following link: https://fafsa.ed.gov/. October 1st is just the start date for FAFSA, but please review this helpful information regarding FAFSA and financial aid.

Also, please note that Resurrection College Prep High School will be hosting a Senior Parent Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, October 11 for all senior families. This will be held in the Library starting at 6:30 pm.

Student Progress Conferences

Student Progress Conferences may be scheduled with teachers on

Thursday, October 6. Conferences will take place from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Register for conferences here.

If your daughter's teacher's or guidance counselor's conference time slots are filled, you are encouraged to email him/her to schedule a conference for a different day/time. If you ever need to speak with a teacher or guidance counselor, please do not hesitate to schedule a conference with him/her at any time by clicking here for our staff directory to send an email.

All of the teachers and guidance counselors have office hours from 7:30-8:15 am every morning and would be happy to meet with you regarding any questions or concerns that you may have. If that time does not work well for you, you can also request a phone conference if that works better with your schedule. Resurrection strongly encourages teacher-student-parent communication, so please contact your daughter's teacher/guidance counselor any time you have a question or concern.

Fall Wine Glass Painting Party

Parents, alumnae and friends (ages 21+) are invited to Goblets & Goblins: An Autumn Wine Glass Painting Party on Friday, October 21 at Resurrection. Reservations are $35 per person and include a wine glass to paint, all materials, and group instruction from Resurrection Art Teacher Jen Salerno. A cash bar will be available and participants are welcome to bring their own snacks. Doors will open at 6 pm, painting will be from 7 pm to 9 pm and the bar will close at 10 pm. Reservations available here.

PSAT Information

Students taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 will be dismissed from school immediately following the exam (around 11:00 am). If a student needs to wait for a ride, she has the choice of either going to her 5th period class or going to the library for a silent study.

Open Houses

Open Houses for prospective students and families will be Thursday, October 27 from 6 to 8 pm and Sunday, November 6 from 2 to 4 pm. All Student Ambassadors should plan to attend both Open Houses. Help us spread the word and let your neighbors and friends know about the opportunities for their daughters here at Res!

Mary's Garden Retreat

All invited to participate in a retreat entitled "A Walk Through Mary's Garden" on Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. The morning will include prayer, reflection, Mass and lunch. The retreat will be led by Sr. Donna Marie Wolowicki, C.R. and held at the Sisters of the Resurrection Convent. The cost is $35 per person ($20 of each registration goes toward the Sr. Mary Monica Hope Scholarship Fund). Please contact Lana O'Brien by October 25 at lobrien@reshs.org or 773.773.775.6616 Ext 111 to register.