St. Raphael crest, Saint Raphael Catholic School, Rockville, Maryland

St. Raphael School
2007–2008
Home and School Association

All parents are members of the HSA!


News You Can Use

April - June 2008

NYCU Jan-Feb 2008

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A Special Tag Day!

Wear RED on Wednesday, April 16th

In celebration of Pope Benedict XVI’s birthday during his visit to D.C., students may dress out-of-uniform in His favorite color.  The students will enjoy many special treats and activities this week to mark His stay in our area.


Hurry! Last Call for BINGO Night

Join us on Thursday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m.

Sign up at the receptionist desk to reserve your spot at BINGO.  Tickets are $15 per person and players are asked to bring an appetizer, dessert or bottle of wine to share. Come mingle and enjoy an adult night out!


Pick Up Your Thyme Out Meals

Good food and delivery too

Yeah! A night off from making dinner! On Friday, April 18th, Thyme Out will deliver preordered meals to St. Raphael for pick-up in the Trumpet Room during afternoon carpool.  Please arrange to have a friend get yours if you are unable to be there at that time.


No School – Friday, April 25th

There will be no school for K-2nd Grade due to a professional day.  Enjoy the long weekend!


Annual Truck Day and TAG Day

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 7th

All siblings are welcome to join us in the church parking lot between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  The children will love climbing into the backhoe, sounding the police car siren and picking out a cold treat from the ice cream truck. 

Students wishing to forgo their normal uniform may do so on May 7th.  Please bring in a snack donation.


Mother’s Day Celebration with Early Dismissal

A Special Morning for just Moms and Students

Please plan to join your child(ren) on Friday, May 9th for 10 a.m. Mass honoring mothers followed by a brunch in the Trumpet Room.  We hope all mothers will be with us for this special and most deserved tribute.  Second graders are invited to wear their First Communion outfits for the event. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m.


Early Dismissal – Friday, May 23rd

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Kick off the long holiday weekend with a 12:15 p.m. dismissal on Friday.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.


“Dine Out” for St. Raphael’s Tuesday, June 3rd

California Tortilla and Baskin Robbins

Join us for great food and help raise funds for our school.  Take out or eat in at California Tortilla at Cabin John Mall and celebrate spring with an ice cream at Baskin Robbins between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.  Hope to see you there!


Half Day Reminder

Friday, June 6th

There is a 12:15 p.m. dismissal on Friday, June 6th.  Have a great afternoon at the pool!


Spring Fling – Saturday, June 7th

Book Your Babysitters Now

Dust off your grass skirt and brush up on hula dancing!  The Spring Fling party starts at 7 p.m. at the Manthei’s home.  You won’t want to miss it!


A Special Father’s Day Celebration

Mark Your Calendars – Monday, June 9th

Start your week with pancakes at St. Raphael’s!  A very special Father’s Day Mass and breakfast is planned for you and your child(ren).  More details to come.

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