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,
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I share with you that Ronald DelVecchio, husband of Mrs. Kim DelVecchio, our third grade teacher died in his sleep last evening. We have not shared the news with students at this time and hope that you will have the opportunity to do so before tomorrow. Once arrangements are made for Mr. DelVecchio’s wake and the funeral, we will share the information with the school community. Please keep Mrs. DelVecchio and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
It has been brought to my attention that many students in the younger grade levels are bringing cell phones to school. Please note that our school policy is that all cell phones are to be turned in to the classroom teacher at the beginning of the school day and will be returned to them at dismissal. Failure to do so will result in the device being confiscated and a parent will need to retrieve and sign for it in the school office.
As I mentioned in one of my previous messages Monday, April 2 (Easter Monday) will be a full day of school to make up for one of the nine snow days we have taken thus far this school year. We will also have a full-day of school on Holy Thursday (March 29) and on Friday, May 25 to make-up another day. The seven additional snow days and any additional days will be tacked onto the end of the school year.
Finally, the re-registration packet for the 2018-2019 school year was sent home last week. We ask that you return the completed agreement and $150 per student non-refundable deposit to the school office by Friday, April 13, 2018. Information regarding the Smart Tuition Program and Smart Aid (tuition assistance) must be completed/updated on-line. Please call or email Mrs. Paula Nugent, school business manager with any questions regarding your tuition account.
Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Happy Spring!
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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2018-2019 Re-Registration for
St. Rita School
Due April 13th
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Support St. Rita School by Grocery Shopping!
Register your BIG Y card through this link!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 8, 2018
Divine Mercy Parish, Hamden, CT
Divine Mercy Procession and Devotions
Join Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D.
2:00 p.m. Procession begins at St. Stephen Church, 400 Ridge Road, Hamden, CT
1.3 mile walk to St. Rita Church 1620 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet and Eucharistic Adoration at St. Rita Church
Join for both procession and devotions or only 3:00 p.m. devotions
Confessions available before procession at St. Stephen Church and at St. Rita Church
For more information call: 203 248 5513 or
203 288 6439
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Lenten Project
We have begun the Lenten season. As a school community, it is a time to for us to give to others. This year we will be joining forces with the
Wounded Warrior Project
and collecting donations for this organization. Each day the classroom that collects the highest amount of donations will get to spend the day with our project mascot, HERO. Please considering donating to this project. (Donations are collected in class each day)
Follow our Facebook page to see where Hero lands each day!
For more information, please visit
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GIVING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS A CHANCE
Please take a look at this wonderful article published in the Hartford Courant.
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Do you love AMAZON?
We do!
Shop at smile.amazon.com and support our school!
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The 2018 CT Future Musicians All-State Band Program will be presenting a concert on Saturday, March 24, at 2:00 pm at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. Approximately 280 student musicians, representing 50 elementary and middle school parochial schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford, the Diocese of Norwich and the Diocese of Bridgeport will be performing. Please contact Jill Hernandez (All-State Coordinator) for the purchase of tickets. Tickets will be available at the door. ($7 each)
860-342-4485
The concert will feature students in the All-State Gala Band, the youngest All-State group. Musicians in the Gala Band were nominated by the school band directors. The concert will also feature the All-State Jazz, Flute Choir, Concert and Symphonic Bands. Students in these groups were selected, by audition, and represent some of the top musicians in the Future Musicians Band program.
Guest conductor for the Symphonic Band will be Mr. Richard Theriault, formerly Director of Music for Bristol Eastern High School, Bristol, CT. Future Musicians band directors will also be conducting in the concert, The Future Musicians All-State Symphonic and Concert Bands will also be performing on Monday, April 30, 2018 on the Plaza at Lincoln Center, New York City, 12:00 p.m.
CT Future Musicians, LLC provides music programs for students in private and parochial schools in Connecticut. This is Future Musicians thirty-sixth year of providing instrumental music education to students in Connecticut Catholic schools.
Brendan Barnett (trumpet) and John Amatrudo (Trumpet) auditioned and were accepted into the Ct Future Musicians All State Symphonic and Jazz Bands.
Lukas Perrilli and Maggie Rogers will be performing in the Ct Future Musicians All State Gala Band.
Best of luck to all!
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Celebrate the different cultures that embody our St. Rita School families!
Thursday April 12th
(Day and evening activities)
Dress Down in attire that represents your culture and heritage.
Donate $1 to the NJHS efforts to support Gambia
NJHS will hold a Multi-Cultural assembly for students at 1:30pm in our gym (all our welcome)
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Join us for our evening Multi-Cultural Social
Thursday April 12th 5:30-7pm
We are seeking families to help make this event a success!
We encourage families to reserve a table to showcase their culture and heritage. (See flyer for details)
Also seeking cultural entertainment!
Please read our
flyer
for more information!!
RSVP by APRIL 2
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
INTO THE WOODS JR
This magical fairy tale follows Little Red, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Rapunzel and the Big Bad Wolf through the Woods on a musical adventure. Theatre Director MaryLee Delaney is thrilled to reunite with the creative team of Music Director, Mr. Teti and Choreographer, Miss Maria Saracco, an SRS alum.
PRE -SALE ITEMS!
T-Shirts, Daisy Bouquets, Candy Bouquets, Candy Apples
T-Shirts will be delivered by 4/23
All other items can be picked up on Show Night!
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SRS SPIRIT WEAR IS SPRINGING-UP EVERYWHERE!
DEADLINE EXTENDED THRU MARCH 28TH!
SUPER SOFT SHERPAS AND LOUNGE PANTS,
TRADITIONAL SRS HOODIES AND
BILLBOARD CREWS,
RETRO JERSEYS AND BASEBALL HATS–
IT’S ALL FOR YOU - CAN’T BEAT THAT!
EASY TO ORDER, EASY TO PAY!
ORDER VIA SIGNUP GENIUS LINK:
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Congratulations to Brady Hallihan!
Brady was named an All-American Scholar Athlete by the New England Pop Warner. He was nominated by the Southern Ct Pop Warner for his time playing for the Hamden Hurricanes football team while maintaining a grade average of 96%. Great Job Brady!
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Congratulations to Allie Bobrow!!
Allie competed in the USA Gymnastics Connecticut State Championships this weekend. She finished 1st on beam and 3rd on uneven bars, and qualified for the regional championships being held in April. Great Job Allie and best of luck in April!
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SRS Summer Camp dates and information coming soon!!
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Interested in learning more about the message of the Divine Mercy?
Join us for
Divine Mercy Parish Lenten Series
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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
Father Robert Beloin
Karen Erba
(Aunt of Kenny Forsythe)
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Mr. Ronald DelVecchio
(Husband of Mrs. Kimberly 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 Great Gathering Auction
With the Great Gathering Auction a little over a month away, the auction committee is asking for your help!
Back in January, we had suggested a monetary donation of $20 per student and were hoping for 100% participation from each student. To date, we have received donations from 33% of the student body. The monetary donations are needed in order to purchase the fabulous items for the silent auction raffles. All proceeds from the auction will benefit St. Rita School. Please consider supporting this great cause. To donate, please access the link below. You donations will be charged through SMART TUITION
THANK YOU to those families that have already generously donated to the Great Gathering Auction. We have a fabulous night planned and hope to see you there!
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It's BACK......... SRS Annual $10,000 Tuition Raffle!
St. Rita School is selling raffle tickets for the Second Annual Tuition Raffle. Each family is asked to sell, or purchase for themselves, 2 tickets. Tickets are $50 each and only 800 tickets will be available, so buy your ticket early! The prize money may be used to pay tuition at any accredited k-12 school, college, or university, or to pay back student loans. The winner does not have to personally use the money. They may designate any student they wish to use the money (for example, a grandparent may use the prize to pay a grandchild's tuition). The drawing will be held on Wednesday, June 6th at St. Rita School. The winner need not be present to win. Extra tickets are available by calling the school at
203-248-3114
or emailing
trisha.kozloski@yahoo.com
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Proceeds from the Raffle will support St. Rita School.
Tuition Raffle Flyer
Tuition Raffle FAQ
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SAVE THE DATE
21st Annual St. Rita Golf Tournament
Monday, June 4, 2018
New Haven Country Club
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For updated sports information and schedules, please visit our
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Baseball and Softball Registration
Now Available!
Information was sent via email to parents of grades 6-8
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Kids Night Out
Dates:
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
SAVE THE DATE:
Open House
Sunday, April 8 10am-12pm
Tuesday, April 10
9:30am-11:30am
Visit our center & Meet our staff!
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UPCOMING DATES -
March 29- Holy Thursday - Full day of School
March 30- Good Friday -No School
April 2- Easter Monday- SCHOOL
April 6- Auction
April 8- Divine Mercy Sunday
April 13- Unity T-Shirt Day
April 16-20 - Spring Break
April 26-28- Annual School Musical - Into the Woods Jr.
May 1-11- Iowa Testing
May 4- Grandparents Day and May Crowning
May 5- Shred Day
May 8- First Communion Rehearsal 6pm
May 9- Plant Sale - First Communion Rehearsal 6pm
May 10- Ascension Thursday Mass
May 12- First Holy Communion
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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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