SEE YOU AT THE FINISH LINE
THIS SATURDAY!
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 St. Rita Parents/Guardians, 
Last Saturday was a glorious day for our 1 st Communion class, their families and our teachers. It was so nice to see the church filled with families and friends helping our 2 nd grade students celebrate this special time in their lives. Special thanks to Mrs. Landino and Mrs. Halloran for preparing our children to receive Jesus for the first time. May God continue to bless them all.

 Please join us tonight, May 14 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.

Next Tuesday, May 21 beginning at 6:30 P.M. our annual Spring Band and Chorus Concert will be held.  Band and chorus members may dress in dress-up clothes for the concert. All are invited to attend.

This Saturday our 1 st Color Run will kick off at 11:00 A.M. from Hamden Town Green. The weather forecast calls for sunny and warm weather just right for our inaugural event. Come out with your family, neighbors and friends to show your St. Rita School spirit. You may still register on line at https://www.runreg.com/srscolorrun

The next few weeks are full of many events including:
·        NJHS Installation, May 15 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the gym
·        5 th grade Field Trip, May 15
·        MS Field Trips, May 16
·        Living Rosary, May 17 at 2:00 P.M. in the gym
·        Color Run, May 18 from 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at Hamden Town Green
·        Sports banquet, May 19 at Il Monticello in Meriden from 2:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
·        Grade 5 Middle School Night, May 20 from 5:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
·        Spring Concert, May 21 from 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
·        STUCO Final Elections, May 22
·        Persephone Delaney, Principal for the Day, May 23
·        Schoolwide Dress Down Day, May 24
·        Memorial Day , May 27 No School
·        Ascension Thursday Mass and 8 th Grade Graduation Mass/Breakfast, May 30 at 9:00 A.M.
·        Graduation Dance, May 31 from 7:30 P.M. -9:30 P.M. in the DPC
·        Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony, Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Rita Church
·        Annual Golf Tournament, June 3 at New Haven Country Club
·        Field Day, June 4 at Bassett Park
·        PreK 4 Celebration, June 5 at 9:00 A.M. in the gym
·        Kindergarten Celebration, June 6 at 9:00 A.M. in the gym
·        Final 1 st Friday Mass, June 7 at 8:45 A.M. St. Rita Church
·        Last Day of School for grades 1-7, June 10. Dismissal at 12:15 P.M.
·        Summer camp begins, June 17

I can’t believe the school year has gone by so quickly. Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. I’m looking forward to seeing you at any of our closing events. 

God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi


School News 
ST. RITA SCHOOL PARENTS:
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER PARKING LOT.
We would like to thank The Leng Family for helping St. Rita School with our Coins for Cancer Fundraiser. St. Rita School raised $933.00 for the Child Life Program at Yale New Haven Hospital- Smilow Center.
ST. RITA SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN IS ENROLLING NOW!
Summer Uniform may be worn beginning May 1st 2019
SUMMER UNIFORM
K-8 for everyone:
Khaki shorts
Green shirt with St. Rita logo
Crew or quarter white or khaki socks
Gym sneakers or school shoes – Sneakers may not have wheels, light up or make noise.
Brown belt

(Girls can continue to wear their regular jumper or skort)
Share the news about our upcoming STEM Middle School Night- for prospective students entering grades 6-8.
We encourage our current 5th graders to attend!
SRS Summer Camp!
NEW REGISTRATION FORM!
June 24 - July 12, 2019
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
with extended-day options
Experience summer at Notre Dame!
 
Introducing the ND Summer Experience for boys in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The three-week program offers the best of academics and recreation and focuses on these 5 C's - critical thinking, competition, creativity, communication, and collaboration. 
Rotating recreation and academics, the boys will have fun, achieve, experience new challenges and enjoy success.
 
Daily recreational activities will include:
  • baseball
  • basketball
  • capture the flag
  • dodgeball
  • flag football
  • kickball
  • knockout & shooting contests
  • ping pong
  • ultimate frisbee, and more!
 
Explore six subjects in fun and exciting ways. From ESports to Crime Scene Investigation courses, ND Summer Experience has something for every camper.
 
Extended Day options include: Aviation Camp, Basketball Camp, and fun sports.
Interested in working on your baseball skills this summer? Check out the Northeast Clutch Baseball Summer Camp!
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

Super Charge Your SUMMER
Mercy High School Summer Camp Program
Open to all 6th-9th Graders
More information here

Celebrate Our Cultures
Please note the changes to our cultural board.

May: North America
Please label items with name and
attention to:
Carissa Civitello
Our Scrip Gift Card Fundraising is still available all year long!

Remember to visit the Scrip Store for all of your gift card needs.
Every gift card purchase supports our school.
Crusaders Corner Store
Spirit Wear is available for purchase!
Stop by our Advancement Office to shop.
or email
jbruno.stritaschool@gmail.com
for availability
Crusaders Corner will be open every Thursday during all lunch periods. Please send your child with cash or check to purchase items!

We are still seeking volunteers to help run the store. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Civitello.
Home and School Association
 The Uniform Swap will be available in the gym through May 15th. Stop by and pick up your needed uniform items.
No swap necessary!
COLOR RUN THIS SATURDAY !!!
REGISTRATION OPEN!
JOIN THE SRS TEAM CHALLENGE

ATTENTION ST. RITA SCHOOL STUDENTS ...
RUN OR WALK WITH YOUR FRIENDS.
HOMEROOMS
SOCCER VS. BASKETBALL
GIRLS VS. BOYS
ALUMNI TEAMS
FACULTY TEAMS


Spread the word to alumni, grandparents, family, and friends, too. If they can't attend our color run they can donate to the school or sponsor a student. There are many ways to support this spring fundraiser ...
Run, jog, walk, or cartwheel along the course!


See you at the finish line!
Don't forget about our Sneaker Drive!
We will be collecting up until the Color Run!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
SRS GOLF TOURNAMENT!
The SRS 22nd Annual golf tournament will be held Monday June 3rd and we need your help to make it a success! Are you a golfer or do you know one?! We would love to have you and your friends, family or business partners attend this fun event! If you don't golf how about sponsoring the tournament, there are many levels available to support the tournament. Haven't complete your assessment yet?? Any sponsorship you secure counts toward your family assessment at a rate of 60%! Secure a tee sign for $150 from a local business and $90 counts toward your assessment. The form for the tournament is attached. Please also feel free to share the information with anyone you think might be interested for a day of golf, food, raffles and prizes, and of course fun!   
Athlete's Corner
Check back here for all Athletic News
BASEBALL SCHEDULE for this week ( Games are at 3:30) :
Tuesday, May 14 th  vs Hamden Hall at Beckerman Athletic Center, Hamden
Friday, May 17 th  vs St Lawrence at Painter Park, WH

SOFTBALL SCHEDULE ( No Games this week)
Monday, May 20th vs Hamden Hall at Beckerman Athletic Center, Hamden-3:30pm

SPORTS BANQUET
Sunday, May 19th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Il Monticello Restaurant
Honoring our 5th - 8th Grade Athletes
Food, awards, and fun!
If you have not submitted your money,
we will accept it until the end of the day today!! 
No Walk-ins are allowed on Sunday!
Email Joanne Bruno for more information.

PICTURES WANTED! If you love taking pictures at our SRS sporting events, please share them with us! Please send to ccivitello.stritaschool@gmail.com
Divine Mercy Parish News

Student Spotlight
Did your child/ren do something amazing? Share with us!
Please send submissions to
Please be patient as we receive many wonderful stories of our SRS students and Alumni!
Prayer Corner
Please keep the following SRS community
members in your thoughts and prayers


Michael Randall uncle of Ernie Randall
If you have a special intention that you would like to share in our prayer corner, please email Carissa Civitello
Support SRS
Visit  amazonsmile.com , and anytime you purchase an eligible item, Amazon will donate a portion of the profit to our school! Select “Divine Mercy Parish
Corporation” as your charity, and St. Rita School will benefit every time you shop.

We're excited to announce another bonus donation opportunity for Divine Mercy Parish Corporation. Through January 31, 2019, AmazonSmile will donate 15% the purchase price of new print magazine subscriptions. Click  here for details . 

Use the message and image below in email, social media, and on your website to spread the word to your donors, staff, and volunteers.

Through January 31, 2019, AmazonSmile will donate 15% the purchase price of new print magazine subscriptions. Visit  https://smile.amazon.com/b?node=18541223011  for details.

Link your Stop & Shop Card to St. Rita School, and we’ll earn CASH when you buy groceries! Click  here  and use School ID: 06434.
Link your ShopRite Price Plus card to St. Rita School, and help us earn school supplies! Click  here  and use School ID: 50073, or send your PricePlus card number to Alice Kuether,  alicemcgrew23@hotmail.com .
Rewards Program

Click HERE for a flyer with all of our rewards programs.

Does Your Company Offer Volunteer Grants? 
Volunteer grant programs, also known as “Dollars for Doers” programs, are corporate giving programs created to encourage volunteerism in communities where employees live and work.
Through these programs, companies provide monetary grants to organizations where employees volunteer regularly. 

Please take a moment and ask if your employer participates in a Volunteer Grants Program. Your time and talent at St. Rita School could turn into dollars for our school! Questions? Feel free to contact Joanne Bruno at  jbruno.stritaschool@gmail.com .
Caritas Christi Center
UPCOMING DATES - 
May 18- Color Run Event
May 19- Sports Banquet
May 20- Middle School STEM Night
May 21- Grade 8 Exams begin
May 21- Band & Chorus Spring Concert
May 22- STUCO Elections
May 24- Free Dress Down Day for All from Auction
May 27- No School
May 28- Yearbook breakfast for 8th graders
May 30- Ascension Thursday Mass 9am- Breakfast for 8th graders-
No classes for 8th graders
May 31- Graduation Dance in DPC 7:30-9:30pm
June 2- 8th Grade Graduation
June 3- Golf Tournament
June 4- Field Day
June 5- Pre- K 4 Celebration in Gym
June 6- Kindergarten Celebration in Gym
June 7- First Friday Mass 8:45am
June 10- Last day of school for grades 1-7, 12:15 Dismissal- No After Care

St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016
www.stritaschool.org