OUR MISSION:
St. Rita School inspires students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing and faith-filled Catholic environment.
We prepare students to be morally responsible, innovative thinkers who, in today’s technology-guided global community, live and share the Love of Christ.
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From the desk of Mrs. Tiezzi
Dear St. Rita Parents,
Would you and your family be willing to help decorate our school Christmas tree? This year I would like each family to share 1 family ornament for our school tree preferably one that bears your family name. Please send in an ornament this week or next to place on our tree. The ornament can be either handmade or manufactured but I would like it to include your family name. After Christmas all ornaments will be returned to you (as long as they are labeled). Thank you for helping to make our Christmas tree reflective of our unified school community of St. Rita.
Our school-wide Advent Giving Project is underway and once again our families are being very generous helping those in need. One little boy emptied his piggyback, another child asked to do extra chores around the house, and one young man used the proceeds from his lawn mowing service in order to bring in a donation. Teachers will be collecting monetary donations through next week. Thank you for helping to make Christmas a bit brighter for some of our parish families.
Our annual Christmas Concert-Nativity Pageant is scheduled for Tuesday December 12 beginning at 1:15 P.M. in St. Rita Church. This is for students in grades Kindergarten through grade 3. Students will be dismissed immediately following the concert to their parents. Teachers will send out more specific instructions later this week. Our school band, chorus and students in grades 4 and 5 will perform at our evening concert beginning at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday evening in the church. Dress for both concerts is holiday best unless your child will be in costume for the Nativity Play. I am looking forward to seeing you there.
Over the past few months I have witnessed our teachers and staff going above and beyond educating and caring for your children on a daily basis. It is certainly evident that these men and women have dedicated themselves to providing an academically excellent, nurturing and faith-filled environment in which your child can flourish. With the anticipation of the Feast of Christmas, I would like to invite you and your family to participate in helping give our teachers and staff a monetary gift this Christmas.
As in the past, there is certainly no obligation in participating and there is no specific amount that I am requesting. If you wish to participate, send in your monetary gift by Monday, December 18. Please mark your envelope Attention
: Mrs. Tiezzi and
make your check payable to St. Rita School.
Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. May your Advent and Christmas season be filled with God’s peace and joy.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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In search of a last minute Christmas gift or a gift for someone that has everything, please consider adopting a book for our library in honor of that person for Christmas!
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Report Cards:
Report cards will be going home today.
Please review with your child and sign and return the white envelope back to school.
Upcoming Virtus Training
December 5th
6:00PM
DPC at
St. Rita CHURCH
Divine Mercy Parish
Christmas Eve Mass
SRS Christmas Concerts & Pageant
Tuesday December 12th
Grades K-3
Christmas Pageant & Vocal Concert
1:15pm
St. Rita Church
Tuesday December 12th
Grades 4-5 Vocal Concert,
All Future Musicians Band &
SRS Chorus Concert
6:30pm
St. Rita Church
FAMILY INFORMATION CHANGE:
If you have recently changed any personal information, such as, address, phone number or email, please notify the office immediately.
Thank you
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Stand Up Speak Out
is coming to SRS
An Anti-bullying Musical
"The Connecticut Commission on Women, Children and Seniors, and Stand Up and Speak Out CT, are working together to help foster a positive school climate for children and youth throughout Connecticut by building empathy through the arts. The goal of our partnership is to raise awareness about the critical importance of social emotional learning and empowering youth leaders across our state and nation. By leading with kindness, our youth can combat negativity and exclusion which has reached epidemic proportions in our country. Building evidence-based programs is a way to reach those that have been affected"
SRS students will have the opportunity to be a part of an "in school" performance as well as an evening performance of the show!
Performance Date: March 8th 2018
Audition Date:
Open to grades 5-8
December 15th
(9am- in school)
Sign up in Mrs. Civitello's Office
To learn more about "Stand Up Speak out"
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60th Anniversary Campaign
Our 60th Anniversary Campaign is still underway! Our efforts to secure our playground are moving along....but we are still counting on YOUR support!
Please consider a donation to this campaign.
or Send Check to St. Rita School
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Calling all HAMDEN School Familes ONLY!
Each year we use information collected from our families to apply for grants and to qualify for funding through the Federal Government Title I Programs which help to support our students. This funding is based on the number of responses received.
In addition to the number of responses received, our funding increases based on the number of qualifying families who meet or fall below the following family guidelines.
Please complete the information below by December 15th
It will only take a minute of your time, but what we can receive in support of our students is important.
Thanks so much for taking your time to complete this form.
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Home and School Association
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N. U. T. COUPONS
Just in time for the holidays,
NUT Coupons are back!!
We will have fun themed days during January, February, March, April and May where
our students can dress the part without putting on their SRS Uniform
5 Coupons for $25 – ORDER NOW!!!
SMART TUITION will be charged.
To order, please access the link below:
Please order by
Fri, December 15
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Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake breakfast!
December 9
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, 9:00am – 12noon
St. Stephen’s School Gym
3 Available Seatings – 9am, 10am & 11am
Be sure to bring the whole family for some holiday fun,
including a Christmas craft for each child and a family photo
with Santa. Please RSVP by Dec 5
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For updated sports information and schedules, please visit our
2017-2018 Basketball Calendar
*subject to change/weather permitting
MAKE A SLAM DUNK WITH YOUR CRUSADERS BASKETBALL DUFFLE BAG
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WINTER SPORTS UPDATE:
Parent volunteers will be needed at each game that is being hosted at St. Rita School. We will need volunteers to run the scoreboard and fill out the scoreboard. Each parent should volunteer for at least one game during the season, or we will not be able to host games in the future. Please help support the athletes!
To volunteer please email:
DaveMele
athletics.stritaschool@gmail.com
Reminder:
If your child is absent from school, they will not be permitted to participate in any athletic events (games or practice)
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Kids Night Out
Dates:
Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 2, March 2, March 16, April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15
To view other Caritas Christi Center events visit their
website
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St. Rita School Early Learning Center
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St. Rita School Early Learning Center offers a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children aged two months to five years.
Check out their NEW
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UPCOMING DATES -
December 5- Report Cards go home
December 8- Feast of Immaculate Conception 9am Mass
December 20- Unity T-Shirt Day
December 21- 12:15 Dismissal (No after care)
December 22- January 1- No School -Winter Break
January 2- Classes Resume
January 12- 12:15 Dismissal (After Care Available)
January 15- No School
January 21- Open House for Prospective Families
January 29- February 2- Catholic Schools Week
February 14- Ash Wednesday
February 15- Conferences- 12:15 Dismissal (After Care Available)
February 16- Conferences- 12:15 Dismissal (No After Care)
February 19-20- No School (Winter Break)
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St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016
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