What Parents are Saying

"I know how hard you must be working behind the scenes to present a united, streamlined front and I want you to know it has paid off. This is our first year at St. Rose and it has certainly been unconventional, but we are continually impressed with your compassion and communication, and we greatly appreciate you all."

—Sixth grade parent

"I just wanted to take a moment to brag about your teachers! This whole year I have been beyond impressed with how well the teachers are connecting with students, teaching material, and communicating with parents. I honestly didn't think it was possible to have such a great virtual education, but they have crushed it."

—Third and sixth grade parent

"All three of our teachers continuously impress me with their dedication and hard work for our kids. Thank you for all the hard work everyone at school is doing for our kids. We feel very blessed to be a part of this community especially during this crazy time."

—Kindergarten, second and fifth grade parent

"We are thrilled with the education that our youngest is receiving at St. Rose this year. The dedication of the school to the students is outstanding. The professionalism, organization and creativity demonstrated by the staff under difficult conditions is admirable and unable to be matched at public school. We feel that this environment will be best for [our daughter] as she enters 6th grade in the fall, regardless of what the future of in person learning looks like."

—Fifth grade parent

"I just wanted to take a moment to recognize what an amazing job the teachers at St. Rose are doing. My daughter is engaged and excited about getting online for the day.  She is working hard, learning so much and her academic skills are already growing by leaps and bounds. It may not always come across in her daily work, but she is putting forth SO MUCH MORE effort than ever before. I have no doubt that her overall growth will be exponential this year."  

—Second grade parent

"I had the privilege to serve at St. Rose as a substitute PE teacher and was so impressed by the the faculty, staff and students. I know they will continue to grow fine students in their educational garden."

—Vicki Orlow-Brandt

"The staff at St. Rose rolled out their digital plans like professionals and ultimately left an incredibly positive impression on [my wife] and I. Our older three ended with straight As, remained challenged, and continued to feel that close connection with their teachers." 

—PreK, first, fourth, seventh and eighth grade parent

"I have been through an emotional roller coaster during this pandemic and being a part of the St. Rose community has made all the difference. As everything was closing and getting cancelled it was easy to feel alone. The communication, love and support from you and your staff has really made our family feel supported. Your job CANNOT be easy right now and I really commend you on a job well done!"

—PreK parent

"[Our daughter] has flourished as a student. She enjoys school so much. Miss May has been a stand-out remote school teacher. She has brought enthusiasm and energy to the most well thought out lessons. The amount of time she committed to putting forth morning meeting videos, math lessons, writing/phonic lessons, story time was unbelievable and embraced (our daughter) and our family during these times. 

Praying with Miss May set the tone for the day- a truly special time to allow time for the kids to reflect on these times and pray for peace.  As a speech-language pathologist,  I have worked with many teachers through the years and Miss May is truly one of the best.  She is a gem.  We feel so blessed that we joined this community."  

—Second grade parent

"We have limited connections/natural supports in Portland and when we found St. Rose we were looking for community and we have found that. St. Rose is our community and where we have found connection during this time. We are thankful for this fellowship."  

—First grade parent

"When a child expresses such love and respect for his teachers and school staff, you know it's because they've shown the same to him. That doesn't happen everywhere. We are lucky here. Very lucky."

—Second and seventh grade parent

"[My child's teacher] has a gift in recognizing the whole child and keys into developing and challenging all their areas for growth. Her heart is grounded in serving the Lord and she treats each child, with the love she has for Christ."

—Kinder, second, fifth and eighth grade parent