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 SRS Parents,

The start of the school year has been extremely busy and everyone seems to be settling into the various new routines. We still are trying to work out some of the changes to arrival and dismissal procedures. Please be patient at dismissal time especially as teachers are trying to get to know parents and in some cases, grandparents of a whole new class of students. Bus pick-up and drop-off time may change, so once again your patience is appreciated.   
We were so fortunate to have Archbishop Blair and Provost for Education, Sr. May Grace visit with us yesterday. Archbishop Blair was very impressed with all the physical changes to our facility and how everyone is working together to unify our school community. Thank you for your continued support to further the mission of Catholic education here at St. Rita School.
Our parent-student handbook is posted on our school webpage. Please read it over and sign-off on both the technology acceptable use policy and the last page indicating that you have reviewed the handbook and also indicate your permission for your child to be photographed.  Please go over the dress code to familiarize yourself and your child. 
This Friday, we will be attending 1 st Friday Mass. Mass will now begin at 8:45 at St. Rita Church. Please join us if you can as this is the first time the school community will be together with our new Pastor, Fr. Joe.
Thank you for entrusting your child to our care. Have a great week. Enjoy the Labor Day holiday.  

School News 
Sign Up for:
Before & After School Care
Hot Lunch
Milk orders 

Library Helpers:
Mrs. Schreck is seeking volunteers for the SRS Library. Please email for more details.

Mass Time Change :
All First Friday Masses will begin at 8:45am. All are welcome to attend.

Please visit our FACEBOOK page for pictures from the past few days!
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PARKING:
Please remember to NOT park in the parking lot during morning drop off. There is a drop off lane, marked by yellow cones. A faculty member will be directing the traffic each morning.
Please take notice of all parking signs on each side road. New visitor parking will be available on marked parking spots. There is NO parking near bus drop off for Pre-Kindergarten drop off.

Emergency Contact Information:
Please take a few moments to update your family information/emergency contact information via our  Edu-Connect website . Please fill this information out by August 31. We appreciate your cooperation.

Student Handbook:
 The 2017-2018 Parent/Student Handbook is now available to view or download. Please read carefully and return the Signature Verification Form to school.
*The will include St. Rita School photo release information along with the "Acceptable Use" information.
Uniform Policy and details can also be found in the Parent/Student Handbook.


Friday September 1st will be a 12:15 dismissal
After Care is available 12:15-5:30pm


UPCOMING VIRTUS TRAINING:
Sept. 9- Blessed Sacrament, Hamden at 9:00 AM
Sept. 17- St. Mary, Branford- Sept. 17 at 2:30
To here to register


BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS

September 12th 2017
Grades Kindergarten - 3
6:30pm

September 14th
Grades 4-8
 6:30pm
Hamden Residents Bus Schedule
Please continue to check the Hamden Public School website (available via our website) for the updated Bus Routes and Schedules. 

Home and School Association
St. Rita Annual Walk-A-Thon
The Home and School Association welcomes all of our students and families to the 2017-18 school year! The HSA is kicking off our school-wide events with our annual Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, September 24, 2017. The walk will start between 12:45 and 1pm from the SRS parking lot. Please save the date and join the school community as we celebrate wearing our Unity T-Shirts!

Please look for our Save the Date flyer and Walk-A-Thon Pledge Form linked here.

Clothing Drive at the Walk-A-Thon
We are again holding a clothing drive sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut Foundation during the Walk-A-Thon.
CHROMEBOOKS ARE IN!!! 
Students in grades 6-8 will be receiving their own Chromebook this year! 
A one-time charge of $120 will be applied to your Middle School October SMART Tuition payment. 
This fee will cover the insurance and protective case that is necessary. 
Parents and Students will need to come in to school to pick up the Chromebook and review all policies. A sturdy soft /shock proof carrying case will need to be purchased by parents separately. 
Days to pick up Chromebooks:
August 30th 4pm-5pm 
August 31st 6pm-7pm



Athlete's Corner
Fall Soccer Information
7th & 8th Grade Soccer Participation Forms due back by Friday, 9/1

For questions regarding our soccer program EMAIL Dave Mele.


Caritas Christi Center
KIDS NIGHT OUT
September 8th
6:00-9:00pm
Register here

To view other Caritas Christi Center events visit their website .

 FUTURE MUSICIANS BAND PROGRAM
The Future Musicians Band Director will be visiting the 4th - 8th grade classrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 5th to demonstrate the instruments for the students, talk to the returning band members and pass out information about the band program. There will be a band parent meeting night on Thursday, Sept. 7th at 6:30 pm for all new band members as well as any returning band members that would like to come. Band rehearsals and lessons will be on Tuesdays this year beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 12th. For those that are eligible for the Regional Band, we are excited to announce that St. Rita will be hosting the rehearsals beginning on October 20th with the concert being held at Notre Dame High School on Nov. 4th. It is going to be a very fun, musical year!! To learn more visit the Future Musicians Website. 
UPCOMING DATES - 
August 31st- Unity T-Shirt Day (along with School Uniform)
September 1- Back to School Mass 8:45am & 12:15 Dismissal 
September  4- No School, Labor Day 
September 10- Parish Picnic : Divine Mercy North Location (St. Stephen location)
September 12- Back to School night gr. K-3
September 14- Back to school Night gr. 4-8
September 24- SRS Walk-a-thon
September 25- No School, Teacher Professional Development 
October 3- No School Teacher Professional Development 
October 4- HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT Grades 6-8
October 6- 12:15 Dismissal
St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016
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