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 SRS Parents,
Thank you all the support you have shown me and my family over the past few weeks. I deeply appreciate your kind expressions of sympathy during my mother’s illness and subsequent passing. I am more appreciative to our teachers and staff, along with Sr. Anne and Mrs. Testa, for carrying on when I was out. Thank you to the H.S.A. for the delicious Editable Arrangement which was sent to my family on behalf of the St. Rita community and also for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.
Thus far we have had 5 days off due to inclement weather and tomorrow does not look to be too promising according to the newscasters. Our first snow make-up day will be Monday, April 2 (Easter Monday). The remaining days will mostly likely be made up in June. Notification as to the exact plan will be determined once winter is over. Please understand that St. Rita School follows the recommendation of the Hamden Public Schools on all matters regarding closing or delays due to the weather. The Superintendent of Hamden in conjunction with the local police, public works department and Bus Company make the determination as to our status. As we receive bus and nursing services through the town, we are required to follow their weather related decisions. Once a decision is made St. Rita families are notified via email or on the various local news stations. Join me in praying that the forecasters are incorrect about tomorrow and that Spring arrives early!!
Our students will be attending Mass and receiving Ashes on Ash Wednesday, February 14 at 9:00 A.M. in the church. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent and this year Lent begins on Valentine’s Day. There will be no parties in school on Wednesday, February 14. Your child’s teacher will let you know if and when their class will be celebrating Valentine’s Day.
On Thursday, February 15 the students and parents will be hearing a presentation on Internet Safety Concepts from Scott Driscoll, former police and youth officer. A separate presentation for parents will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 15 in the school gym. All St. Rita parents are invited to attend and feel free to bring a friend.
Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Have a terrific week and think Spring!
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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Interested in our Kindergarten Program?
Get the Scoop on the St. Rita Kindergarten Program
Join us for an ice cream social to learn all about the St. Rita School Kindergarten Program.
Our Ice Cream Social will take place February 22, 2018 from 6-7:30pm at St. Rita School. This event is open to all prospective families. We hope to see you there!
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FROM THE NURSE'S STATION
We have begun to see cases of the Flu here at St. Rita’s School. Please encourage your children to wash their hands with soap and water and to cover their nose and mouth when coughing and/or sneezing.
When calling your child out sick from school please let us know if they have a “doctors confirmed” case of the flu.
Please use the following guidelines before sending your child back to school if they have been diagnosed with the flu:
-No Fever for 24 hours without taking medication( Tylenol or Advil)
-No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours.
-They look and feel better with a healthy appetite and restful sleep.
Please read the following link for more Flu information.
Please do not send your child back to school until they are feeling better. We are seeing some pediatricians suggesting a week home to recover from the flu. Please follow your pediatricians recommendations before sending your child back to school.
The Flu:
A Guide For Parents
FLU INFORMATION
What is the flu? Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. There are many different influenza viruses that are constantly changing. Flu viruses cause illness, hospital stays and deaths in the United States each year. The flu can be very dangerous for children. Each year about 20,000 children younger than 5 years old are hospitalized from flu complications, like pneumonia.
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VOTE VOTE VOTE
Help St. Rita School win a free visit from author,
Jan Brett!!
It's easy! Please share with your family and friends!
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Support St. Rita School by Grocery Shopping!
Register your BIG Y card through this link!
SPIRIT WEAR IS HERE!!!!
"DRESS UP YOUR RIDE WITH ST. RITA PRIDE"
Catholic Schools Week Pricing has been extended for the entire month of February!
SPECIAL PRICING ON CAR MAGNETS,
WINDOW DECALS, AND TRAVEL COFFEE CUPS
got Spirit?
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Sibling Enrollment at St. Rita School
We are currently accepting applications for siblings
(new to our school)
of our current families.
Grades Pre-K 3- Grade 8
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Technology Wanted!
St. Rita School would like to help Sr. Maureen Fitzgerald (SRS former principal) with her new vocation. Sr. Maureen is teaching in an impoverished school in Missouri. She is a teacher in their Resource Room. They unfortunately do not have to funds to purchase or update technology equipment.
As a school community we would like to gather old, but still working and useful, technology pieces and donate them to Sr. Maureen's school.
Useful devices: ipads, tablets, phones, desktops, laptops, etc.
We hope to send her these items by the end of the month.
Please bring devices to the main office.
PANERA BREAD FUNDRAISER
Join us for a fundraiser supporting St. Rita School at Panera Bread, 132 Universal Drive, North Haven, CT. The Fundraiser will be held on Tuesday - February 13, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. You MUST bring the
flyer
or show an electronic version to the cashier when you place your order. St. Rita School will receive 20% from your purchase!
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INTERNET SAFETY CONCEPTS
Empowering Smart Online Choices
Police Officer and Youth Officer, Scott Driscoll, will be visiting St. Rita School for a presentation on Internet Safety on
Feb 15th
There will be a presentation for students in
grades 5-8 during the school day.
There will also be an evening presentation at 7:00pm for ALL parents (any grade level) .
To learn more about this program please visit their
website
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Thank you to Student Council, Mr. Pellegrino, Mrs. Fortuna and Mrs. McKeon for coordinating a wonderful talent show. A big Thank You to all of our students that performed in the show! You all did a fantastic job!
Click here to watch the Talent Show video.
NUT COUPON CHANGE
The Nut Coupon “Comfy Cozy” that was scheduled for today, Jan. 30
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has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb, 9, 2018. Please mark this date on your calendar.
Discover Mercy High School
“Discover Mercy” is a morning program offered for fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls and their parents to get their first look at Mercy by enjoying activities, student performances and informal conversations with Mercy students, parents, administrators and faculty. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
During "Discover Mercy," girls have the opportunity to spend time in the classrooms with faculty and students while attending “classes” such as Mad about Math, Field Hockey Clinic, Paint the Town (an introduction to French language and culture) and Mock Trial to name a few options. All of the choices are listed on the registration page. Here is the link:
Discover Mercy
. Meanwhile, parents may attend an informal question and answer session and participate in programs designed especially for them.
Following the morning program, everyone is invited to lunch in the cafeteria and experience a performance by the Mercy/Xavier "Vocal Dimension" Show Choir! Mercy Student Ambassadors are available to lead tours of the school at any time during the morning, including a stop at the school store.
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Divine Mercy Parish-St. Rita’s 27th annual Valentine’s Mass
All married and engaged couples are invited to join us for our 27th annual Valentine’s Mass and social on Saturday February 10, 2018 at 7pm at St. Rita Church in Hamden. The Mass entitled,
Mass of the Marriage Covenant
, will be a beautiful candlelight service with music provided by the Notre Dame Boys Choir. Come join us in a celebration of the Sacrament of marriage and to bless those engaged couples about to start a life together in partnership with God. A reception will be held downstairs following the Mass complete with dancing, beverages and hors d’oeuvres. If you'd like, please bring a snack or hors d’oeuvre to share at the reception. In Case of inclement weather please contact Tim at
203-230-9379
for information on cancellation of the mass.
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Please keep the following SRS community
members in your thoughts and prayers
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Mrs. Patty Landino
Father of Anna-Ramirez-Allard
Sister Mary Jane Paolella
Mary Ann Tuccillo
(Mother of Joanne Bruno and Grandmother of Christian and Nicholas Bruno)
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Mrs.
Lydia O'Neil
Uncle of Mrs. Kim Delvecchio
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If you have a special intention that you would like to share in our prayer corner, please email
Carissa Civitello
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Home and School Association
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The Annual St. Rita School Auction is set for April 6, 2018 at Woodwinds!
The Auction Committee is requesting school families for a one time donation of $20 per student to support the Silent Auction Raffle. In the past, Silent Auction Raffle items included Luggage Set, Electronic Gadgets, and many other exciting items. With your support this year, our goal is to provide an even more exciting selection for the auction!
If you or someone you know would like to sponsor an ad in our auction program book, please complete and submit the
sponsor request form
by Fri, Feb 9th.
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Place: St. Rita School Gym
When: Friday, February 16, 2018
(Snow Date: Friday, March 2, 2018)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
All St. Rita girls Pre K to 8th grade and their fathers or special guests are invited!
Tickets are $25.00 per family and will be billed to Smart Tuition
Please check in at the door the night of the dance
Flyers have been sent home this week.
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For updated sports information and schedules, please visit our
2017-2018 Basketball Calendar
*subject to change/weather permitting
PHOTOS WANTED!!
If you have been taking great shots at one of our sporting events, please share with us!
Email pictures to
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WINTER SPORTS UPDATE:
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:
March 2, March 16, April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1
To view other Caritas Christi Center events visit their
website
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St. Rita School Early Learning Center
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NOW ENROLLING
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 -
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)
March 2- 12:15 Dismissal (After Care Available)
March 13- Report Cards go home
March 29- Holy Thursday - 12:15 Dismissal (No after care)
March 30- Good Friday -No School
April 2- Easter Monday- SCHOOL
April 6- Auction
April 13- Unity T-Shirt Day
April 16-20 - Spring 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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