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
From our Pastor:
This weekend Catholic schools throughout the country will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year is
Learn, Serve, Lead
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Many of the events of this week will be fun activities - bowling, others will be service oriented – visiting nursing care facilities, some patriotic – honoring veterans and religious – praying for those effected by natural disasters and for vocations.
We are proud of our students at St. Rita School. They work hard learning the traditional subjects of reading, math, science and history. They are also well equipped with good technology for today’s educational standards. All this is done in a spirit of ever growing faith.
We are grateful to our parents. Every one of them sacrifices in some way sending their children to a Catholic school. We thank our parents for the trust they have in us.
We are very appreciative to our teachers, aides and all support staff for their dedication and willingness to go above and beyond with every student.
I am most appreciative of Mrs. Patricia Tiezzi, our principal. Her presence, great concern and follow through with students, parents and teachers shows that she is grounded in the present with an eye on the future calling us to new heights motivating and inspiringevery one of us.
Thank you all.
Fr. Joe
Reminders:
Please join us for our Talent Show
February 1st
in the school gym from 1:30-2:30pm.
All students may dress down this day for $1, All dress down proceeds will go to the Andrea Rizzo Foundation; an organization that battles childhood cancer and teaches children with cancer how to dance.
Friday Feb. 2nd
Please join us for our First Friday Mass held at St. Rita Church at 8:45am. All parents and families are invited back to school for a Family Open House.
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NEASC PARENT SURVEY
Please take a moment to fill out our parent survey as part of our NEASC Re- Accreditation Process
Please complete by January 30th
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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.
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!
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.
SPIRIT WEAR IS HERE!!!!
CELEBRATE CATHOLICS SCHOOLS WEEK AND
"DRESS UP YOUR RIDE WITH ST. RITA PRIDE"
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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POPE FRANCIS SIGNS THE DECREE FOR THE MIRACLE OF MOTHER CLEILIA
"We are excited and honored to announce that at the Ordinary Session of Cardinals and Bishops of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints held on January 9, 2018, the miracle attributed to the intercession of our Foundress, Mother Clelia Merloni, was recognized with a unanimous affirmative vote. On January 26, Pope Francis signed the Decree for Beatification. With this, the path to her beatification has been cleared.
We hope this joy fills your hearts the same way it has ours. As Apostles we are inspired everyday by the virtuous life of our beloved foundress.
We now await the announcement of the date of the Beatification ceremony! May God be praised!"
-Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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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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ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Our Middle School Talent Show will be held on February 1st in the school gym from 1:30-2:30pm.
Parents and loved ones may attend.
For a $1.00 donation, ALL students will be able to dress down on this day.
All dress down proceeds will go to the Andrea Rizzo Foundation; an organization that battles childhood cancer and teaches children with cancer how to dance.
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Congratulations to the following students for receiving scholarships for their upcoming high school year!
Brendan Barnett - Notre Dame High School
Trinity Bullock- Lauralton Hall
Isabella Velez- Lauralton Hall
Isabelle Giaquinto - Sacred Heart Academy
Please share with us any scholarships that your child has received for high school.
Congratulations to SRS Alumni Jack T. Bowery for receiving honors in his first semester at Fairfield Prep!
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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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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
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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.
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, May 5
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St. Rita School Shred Day
Date:
Sat, May 5, 2018 from
Location: Saint Stephen’s School Parking Lot
Details to follow!
9am-12pm
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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:
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:
Feb. 2, 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 -
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)
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- No 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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