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 Parent,
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and recovering from the tornado which devastated parts of Hamden last week. It was amazing to see the pictures and hear the stories from our families who were directly impacted by the storm. Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers.
At 6:30 P.M. this evening we will holding our annual Spring Band and Chorus Concert. Band and chorus members may dress in dress up clothes for the concert. All are invited to attend.
Please join us this Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 P.M. for the H.S.A. Wine and Cheese Social and Volunteer Appreciation at which time the H.S.A. Executive Board will be announced.
This Friday newly ordained transitional deacon,- the Reverend Mr. Anthony Federico will be here to speak with our students. Anthony was recently ordained as a transitional deacon and is currently studying for the priesthood. He will be sharing his journey on the road to priesthood.
You may not be unaware that key budgetary decisions are directly tied to an estimated number of students expected to enroll in the coming year. For instance, enrollment numbers determine the appropriate number of teachers needed to provide the best educational experience for students, the number of textbooks that must be ordered and the space still available to prospective students at each grade level. With the restructuring currently occurring within the Archdiocesan school network we have many families looking to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year. Re-registration deposits of $150 per child and the family tuition agreement are now past due. In order to guarantee your child’s spot, your $150 deposit per child and your family tuition agreement must be turned in.
Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Enjoy the holiday weekend.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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Support St. Rita School by Grocery Shopping!
Register your BIG Y card through this link!
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Do you love AMAZON?
We do!
Shop at smile.amazon.com and support our school!
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Important After Care Information
The last day for After Care is JUNE 15th
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SAVE THE DATE:
Spring Band and Chorus Concert
May 22, 2018
6:30pm
St. Rita School Gym
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May 24-25
Please visit our uniform swap May 24-25 in our school gym.
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Richard Lockery Scholarship for a
St. Rita School Student.
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CRAZY HAIR and DRESS DOWN DAY
MAY 23rd
$5 Donation to help support our Annual Golf Tournament
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The playground installation has begun!
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On Behalf of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Michael Griffin
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REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!
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SRS Summer Camp
June 25-August 3
Week 1 : June 25-29 Technology Camp
Week 2: July 2-6 Science Experiment Camp (No camp July 4)
Week 3: July 9- 13 Modern Art Camp
Week 4: July 16- 20 Kinetic Sculpture Camp
Week 5: July 23-27 Game Week
Week 6: July 30-August 3 STEAM Camp
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News from Mercy High School
Any 8th grade students considering Mercy, are welcome to register for our last
Thursday, May 24 & Wednesday, June 6 from 8:30 – 11:45 a.m.
There is still time to register for
Mercy’s Summer Programs
for students rising to grades six through nine! They include Theater Arts and Vocal programs (co-ed this year with Xavier) as well as clinics for girls interested in Basketball and Soccer. The Higher Achievement Program is for girls rising to the seventh and eighths grades who would like exposure to, and preparation for, the High School Placement Test. This two-week program combines test prep and an opportunity to experience student life at Mercy!
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Divine Mercy Vacation Bible School
Send your kids (Grades PreK-5) on a life-changing adventure! At Shipwrecked VBS, kids discover that Jesus rescues us through life’s storms! Shipwrecked is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Arts and crafts, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. So mark
June 25-29
on your calendar. The fun starts at
9am
and will end at
12pm
at St. Rita School. You can register online at
https://vbspro.events/p/divinemercy
or get a paper copy HERE. Only
$25
for the whole week! Call or email Megan Zinn at 203-281-7522 or
st.rita.ore@gmail.com
for more information about this life-changing adventure!
Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed!
Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School is looking for adult and teen volunteers (Grades 6-12) to help plan, set up, manage stations, and lead small groups. It is a wonderful way to help our children learn about their faith and have fun while doing so. VBS isn't possible without you, so please consider helping. The VBS is June 25-29 from 9am to 12pm. Contact Megan Zinn at
203-281-7522
or
st.rita.ore@gmail.com
for more information about our life-changing adventure!
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It's time to order your 2017-2018 Yearbook!
Print out the order form and return to school by MAY 22nd
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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
Father Robert Beloin
Josephine Gosman, cousin of Gianna Romandetti
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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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21st Annual St. Rita Golf Tournament
Monday, June 4, 2018
New Haven Country Club
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DATE CHANGE:
Wine and Cheese Night
The HSA Executive Board is hosting a Wine and Cheese Night on Thurs, May 24th at 6:30 PM
We hope you will join us to celebrate and share all of our many accomplishments this year, and to learn about the exciting plans for the upcoming school year. The HSA will be holding its annual board election at this event.
This is the perfect opportunity to see familiar faces and socialize with other St. Rita School parents.
Hope to see you there!
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Seeking Volunteers to Co-Chair the 2018-19 Walk-A-Thon
Would you like to get involved at the school and have some fun with one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers/community events? We are seeking two new co-chairs for next year's Walk-A-Thon. Most of the planning and organizing for the Walk-A-Thon takes place during the summer, so we need to fill these roles before the end of the school year. Meghan Burns, past co-chair, will assist the new co-chairs who will also be assisted by the HSA Executive Committee. It's a great event that the students always enjoy! Please help us continue that tradition! If you are interested, please email
hsasrs.stritaschool@gmail.com
. Thank you!
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For updated sports information and schedules, please visit our
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Kids Night Out
Dates:
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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Part-time afternoon assistant teacher needed until 5:30 p.m. several afternoons per week. Must be at least 18 years old and willing to submit a background check, fingerprinting, physical exam and free diocesan training program. Working with children from infant through preschool age. Good opportunity for a college student.
Contact Colleen Dacey 203-288-6828.
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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 -
May 22- Band and Chorus Spring Concert
May 25- Full Day of School
May 28- Memorial Day-No School
June 1- 8th Grade Graduation Mass 9am -First Friday Mass
8th Grade Graduation ceremony and awards - 7pm
June 4- Golf Tournament
June 14- Pre- Kindergarten Celebration 9am- School Gym
June 15- Last day of school for Pre-K 3
June 18 - Field Day & 12:15 pm Dismissal
June 19- New student visiting day Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten
June 19- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- 12:15 pm Dismissal
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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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