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 St. Rita Parents,
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, it seems fitting to reflect on the concept of gratitude for all those who make up our school community. I am thankful for energetic and hardworking teachers who are dedicated to providing your child/ren with an academically-excellent, safe, nurturing and faith-filled learning environment each and every day. I am thankful for our dedicated support staff that answers your questions, prepares and serves lunches, keeps our school clean, takes care of sick children, provides emotional or academic support and enrichment and handles any other situation that may occur. I am thankful for our hardworking and energetic students who bring a smile to my face each and every day. I am grateful to Fr. DiSciacca and the parishioners at Divine Mercy Parish for their continued support. I am grateful to our parents and grandparents for the many sacrifices they make in order to send your child to St. Rita School. God has blessed each and every one by bringing us together as the St. Rita School family. Throughout this holiday season and beyond may God continue to bless and protect you and your family.
Over the weekend one of our school moms shared that her cousin’s 9 year old son is battling a very aggressive form of brain cancer and the prescribed treatment is no longer working. She has asked that her son’s class make holiday cards for this young man, Sebastian, in order to brighten his day and help him and his family make some lasting Christmas memories. If you would like to join in the effort to help brighten Sebastian’s day please send a card to Sebastian Bradley, PO Box. 1495, Lockport, NY 14094.
I’d like to welcome back Mrs. Kathy Brandi who will be returning to our school as the Instructional Assistant in grades 4 & 5. Kathy begins her new position after Thanksgiving. She will work daily with the teachers in both grade levels to support and enrich the educational experiences of the intermediate level students.
Thank you for entrusting your children to our care. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Principal
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Save the Date
SRS Christmas Concerts & Pageant
Tuesday December 12th
Grades K-3
Christmas Pageant & Vocal Concert
1:15pm
St. Rita Church
Tuesday December 12th
Grades 4-5 Vocal Concert,
All Future Musicians Band &
SRS Chorus Concert
6:30pm
St. Rita Church
Chipotle Fundraiser
Tuesday - November 28th
from 4 - 8 p.m.
St. Rita School will receive 50% of the funds raised. Simply mention St. Rita School at checkout, show the flyer on your mobile device or bring a print out of the flyer to Chipotle.
We hope to see you there!
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Coats for Kids
The "Coats for Kids" program is sponsored by the K of C. Divine Mercy Parish has been selected by the State Council to participate in the distribution of 300 coats to children in need.
LOST and FOUND
Please visit our Lost and Found Bin at school. There are many uniform items left behind. We will be donating them to the uniform swap if they are not claimed.
Upcoming Virtus Training
December 5th
6:00PM
DPC at
St. Rita CHURCH
Divine Mercy Parish
Christmas Eve Mass
GIVING TUESDAY is almost here!
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OPEN HOUSE
St. Rita School is gearing up for the 2018-2019 School Year
Help us spread the word about our upcoming Open House
(for prospective families)
January 21st, 2018!
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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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The 2018 SRS Spring Musical
Once Upon A Time! SRS proudly announces the spring musical, 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. Roles are open to all students in grades 5-8, and auditions will be held in January. 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. Everyone who auditions will be cast. Students wishing to serve on a crew must also attend auditions. Stay tuned for more schedule details!
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Congratulations to our St. Rita and St. Stephen’s alumni who earned
Honors or High Honors for the 1st quarter at Xavier High School
Brendan Donohue
Hayden Tomlin
Nicholas DeBrizzi
Louis Senat
Timothy Boor
Matthew Battipaglia
Dominick Delaney
Do Heon Lee
Avery Hazelwood
Christopher D'Agostino
Aaron Hazelwood
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Calling all HAMDEN School Familes ONLY!
Each year we use information collected from our families to apply for grants and to qualify for funding through the Federal Government Title I Programs which help to support our students. This funding is based on the number of responses received.
In addition to the number of responses received, our funding increases based on the number of qualifying families who meet or fall below the following family guidelines.
Please complete the information below by December 15th
It will only take a minute of your time, but what we can receive in support of our students is important.
Thanks so much for taking your time to complete this form.
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St Rita School
Retake / Absentee Day and Sibling Portraits
Wednesday, November 29
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Who Should Go on Absentee/Retake Day:
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Any student not satisfied with original portrait - Return your complete package minus the class picture to the photographer on retake day.
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Any student who was absent on the original day whether you are purchasing a package or not.
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Any student who did not purchase on the original day and would like to purchase a package. Order forms are available in the school office approximately one week prior to retake day.
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Or online at
mylifetouch.com
-- picture day id: EJ417047Q1 (site is available for ordering approximately 2 weeks prior to retake day)
Sibling Portraits:
- If you would like to have your children photographed together, please request an order form from the office. Order forms are available in the school office approximately 10 days prior to picture day.
- Fill out order envelope with your package choice and in the first name box put “Sibling” and in the last name.
- Please note: you do not have a choice for the background. All sibling photos default to gray.
- No proof will be printed for sibling photos – only those ordering a package will be printed.
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Home and School Association
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St. Rita Shopping Night at The Original Toy Company!
When: December 3rd from 4 to 7pm
Where: The Original Toy Company,
230 Woodmont Rd # A, Milford, CT
Shop for toys and gifts while supporting SRS!
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Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake breakfast!
December 9
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, 9:00am – 12noon
St. Stephen’s School Gym
3 Available Seatings – 9am, 10am & 11am
Be sure to bring the whole family for some holiday fun,
including a Christmas craft for each child and a family photo
with Santa. Please RSVP by Dec 5
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THANK YOU!!
Thank you to everyone who made our
SRS book fair a huge success. Also a big
thank you to all the volunteers that took
the time to come and help.
A special thank you to Quinnipiac
University Athletics Department for sending Boomer over for breakfast and ticket give-a-ways.
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For updated sports information and schedules, please visit our
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WINTER SPORTS UPDATE:
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FORMS:
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Kids Night Out
Dates:
Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, 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
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St. Rita School Early Learning Center
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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 -
November 22- 12:15 Dismissal (After Care until 3pm)
November 23 & 24- No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 28- Reconciliation Rehearsal 6pm (2nd Grade)
December 2- Reconciliation (2nd Grade)
December 3- Advent Begins
December 5- Report Cards go home
December 8- Feast of Immaculate Conception 9am Mass
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
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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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