From the desk of Mrs. Tiezzi
Dear St. Rita Parents,
It was a pleasure to see and speak with so many of you at last week's conferences. As partners with our teachers in your child's educational experience it is so important to keep those lines of communication open. Please do not hesitate to contact our teachers or any of our staff members with your questions, concerns, and/or for clarification.
This Thursday at 9:00 our 8th grade students will be leading the student body in a prayer service in honor of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. During the prayer service, the school and its students will once again be entrusted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Eighth grader students, Luke Nugent and Christopher Morel have been selected by their teachers and classmates to crown Jesus. Parents are cordially invited to attend.
October is fire safety month. Members of the Hamden fire department came to speak with students, students have talked about safety practices in health and PE classes, and we have conducted a number of fire drills. An additional safety drill which we must practice is a lock down drill. Our first lock down drill will be held this week.
During the month of October we have been practicing the virtue of gratitude. Our teachers have worked diligently with our students to remind them that when they are grateful, it is impossible to be mean, angry or fearful. Gratitude shapes our entire outlook on life. Each grade level will recognize one student who demonstrates gratitude by saying thank you, continually expresses gratefulness and shows appreciation, who resists behaviors and attitudes of entitlement, and who rejoices in what they have been given rather than wanting what they cannot have. The October honorees will be recognized at the First Friday Mass on November 5. Please join us if you can.
Thank you for entrusting your child/ten to our care. I'm looking forward to seeing you all at Trunk or Treat this Friday.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
