Extracurricular Activities
If you would like to view the web sites for many of the various activities shown below, visit our Links of Interest Page.«
Accelerated Reading
Accelerated Reader is a program based on the fact that students become more motivated to read if they are tested on the content of the books they have read and are rewarded for correct answers. Accelerated Reader is a computer based reading program offered to students in grades three through eight. Students challenge themselves with the comprehension tests using the software in the classrooms and the computer lab.
Even with modern technology what it is today, the Accelerated Reader Software is not able to export a file useable outside of their software. Hence, the list was printed and then scanned into a file. The file then needed to be edited due to the sensitivity of the scanning software. Which leads me too this, if you find errors, I apologize. As well, it will be appreciated if you would send an email letting the Web Designer know, so they can make the necessary corrections. Thank you :)
If you use a dial-up connection or have a slow connection speed, you will want to view the A through J and the K through Z files, rather than The Full List - A through Z; all lists are on the Calendars, Documents, & Forms Page.
Available Sports and School Participation Policy:
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Ice Hockey, Volleyball
Saint Rose of Lima School operates a variety of athletic teams which are funded by the Athletic Association« through fundraisers.
All student athletes must maintain an average of 70% or higher in all major subjects to participate in the Saint Rose of Lima Athletic Program. All practices and games are automatically canceled if school is canceled due to inclement weather. Students who are absent from school may not participate in practice or in a game on the day of the school absence.
Choir
The Saint Rose School Choir is a group of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade volunteers. This group rehearses weekly and leads the singing at our Friday morning Masses. The choir also performs at the Christmas program and for special events.
Forensics
Saint Rose of Lima participates in the diocesan forensics program. This program gives students in grades 6, 7, and 8 the opportunity to compete in public speaking competitions. Students can choose from the categories -- persuasive, informative, impromptu, prose, poetry, drama, or duo drama.
To TopNational Geographic's Geography Bee
The National Geography Bee is a contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society for schools in the United States. There are three levels of competition: school, state, and national. Saint Rose of Lima School offers this competition to students in fifth through eighth grade.
The bee questions cover a wide range of geography knowledge. Prizes are awarded at each level and a final prize of a $25,000.00 scholarship is awarded to the national champion.
Odyssey of the Mind
Once again this year, Saint Rose of Lima School would like to participate in the Odyssey of the Mind competition. For those who are not familiar with the program, it is a student generated project wherein each team consists of no more than seven students and at least one coach who must be 18 years of age or older. Each team is given one of five problems to solve in which the students will typically write their own skit, create their own scenery and props, design their own costumes, and in some instances incorporate their own music and dance. Most teams meet one or two times per week for a few hours over several months in preparation for the regional competition which is held in Huntington sometime in March. Because this is a student generated project, it is imperative that your child be at the meetings.
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is the only statewide organization of junior and senior high students designed to stimulate and promote interest among its members through the development of basic research investigations in science and math. These investigations are of a problem solving nature and their design serves as a means for students to do exciting things in science and math beyond regular classroom activities.
Reading Competition
Reading Competition is an academic competitive quiz show challenge for students in grades 4-8. Students work together in teams of 12 to answer questions about 40 pre-selected books. Teams are selected by interest and varied reading abilities. There are 2 divisions: Elementary and Junior High. Competitions are held in the Fall and the Spring. This is a fun and challenging way to enhance reading comprehension.
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The Student Council exists for the purpose of promoting unity and spirit among students, staff, and administration. They sponsor many of the activities at the school. At Christmas, Student Council adopts a needy family through Catholic Charities. In addition, council collects fruit to make baskets for the homebound of the parish and collects can goods for the Soup Kitchen. School activities include: Talent Show for Grades K - 8, dress down or up days, carnival, sports day, and other special events and days.
Boy Scouts
Saint Rose of Lima does not directly act as a Sponsor for The Boy Scouts of America. However, there may be Troop which meets with students from our school or those near to us. For additional information contact:
Penn's Woods Council 508
P.O. Box 332
Johnstown, PA 15907-0332
Phone: 814.288.0162
Girl Scouts
Saint Rose of Lima does not directly act as a Sponsor for The Girl Scouts of America. However, there may be Troop which meets with students from our school or those near to us. For additional information contact:
Girl Scouts of Talus Rock Council, Inc
Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901-2110
Phone: 814.536.5371
