NEWTOWN—St. Rose of Lima Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Donna Rahtelli travelled to all 17 of her students’ houses yesterday, April 1, to put a Math lesson in chalk on their driveways.
“Parents are telling us that the children were thrilled to look out their windows and see their beloved teacher and now they are hard at work solving the problems,” says Laura Moulder of the advancement office.
“The administration, faculty, parents and students are working enthusiastically at distance learning,” explains Moulder. “Parents are so pleased with the tireless and creative efforts of teachers to keep students engaged. We are all in this together, with God by our side!”
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is a Christ-centered community committed to academic excellence in an atmosphere that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and moral development of each child. The dedicated staff partners with families to prepare students to be responsible leaders in a global society by fostering integrity, service and respect. By creating a sense of family where all are welcome, they encourage each child to develop his/her gifts and to become Christ’s compassionate heart and hands in the world. They center their community of learning around the four core values of respect, integrity, academic excellence and service. Their spirituality is fostered through their close connection with St. Rose of Lima church. Students attend weekly Mass and are blessed by the continual presence of Msgr. Robert Weiss and the other parish priests.
(For more information on St. Rose of Lima school, visit their website at: www.stroseschool.com.)
