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.
 From the desk of Mrs. Tiezzi
Dear St. Rita Parents,
 
The theme for the third week of Advent is Joy.  Joy is not the result of a positive outcome or circumstance in life. Rather, joy is something deeper and from the heart. It comes from living a life of gratitude.  Being grateful is a decision and something that is practiced. When we can be grateful in all circumstances, then we can be joyful in all circumstances. Let’s all spend some time over the next few weeks showing gratitude and helping to bring more JOY to our world!!
 
Thank you to all those families who have contributed to the Christmas collection for our teachers and staff. These men and women work very hard every day to share a love of learning and a love of Christ with their students. Thank you so much for your generosity.
 
On behalf of the entire St. Rita School community may your family and friends have a happy and healthy Christmas holiday and experience the true meaning of Christmas--Jesus, the LIGHT of our Christmas, the JOY of our hearts and the HOPE of our world. 
 
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
 
P.S. There will be no Constant Contact on Jan. 2 



School News 
UGLY SWEATER DAY!

Sponsored by Student Council:

Students can pay $1 (or more) to dress down on Thursday December 21st and wear an UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER !
"Where there is charity and love, God is there" 
We would like to thank all of our SRS families for giving to our Advent project this year. As a school community we are able to provide many local families with the joy of Christmas. We were able to fulfill many "wish lists" from children and parents. Thank you all for remembering others during this holiday season.
REMINDER :
Winter break is Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 1. School resumes on Tuesday, January 2.
(Thursday Dec. 21st is a 12:15 dismissal)


Divine Mercy Parish
Christmas Eve Mass



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
Please email Carissa Civitello for admissions information



Advent Wreath Lighting at Masses
Divine Mercy Parish is looking for families to light the Advent Wreath during the weekend Masses

Sunday, December 24 at 11:30am

Please email Megan Zinn to sign up


Breakfast with Santa Pictures
Thank you to Nicole Mele Photography for capturing our Breakfast with Santa moments.
Below is a link to view and download any additional images you would like.
A 5x7 picture will be sent home this week.

Simply click on the select box, and select any and all the photos you would like to download. Click the download button and they are on their way!
















Auditions for
INTO THE WOODS Jr.!
When? Saturday, January 13th from 12:30-3pm
Where? SRS
Who? All students in grades 5-8 are welcome
What? No experience or preparation necessary! Students should wear comfortable clothes and be ready to play improv games, learn about the show and learn songs from the show. All who attend will be cast.

Students are encouraged to bring water and a snack. Be prepared to stay the entire time.
Rehearsal schedules will be available that day, but students cast as leads will rehearse after school on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the full company will rehearse each Saturday from 1-3pm.

Please note- the actors will also be the crew so there is no separate sign-up for crew.
Hope to see you then!

Questions may be directed to the director at  maryleedelaney@gmail.com

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



Home and School Association
Reminder: Unity T-Shirt Day!

Wednesday, December 20th is the next Unity T-Shirt Day. You may wear your Unity t-shirt in place of, or over, your uniform shirt. All other uniform items must be worn. Let's celebrate our unity this Christmas season!





Athlete's Corner
For updated sports information and schedules, please visit our


2017-2018 Basketball Calendar
View here 
*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




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)


Caritas Christi Center
Kids Night Out
Dates:
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 .



St. Rita School Early Learning Center

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


UPCOMING DATES - 
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)
March 2- 12:15 Dismissal (After Care Available)

St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016