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 SRS Parents,
The safety of our students is of utmost importance to us but we need your assistance in order to help keep our students and staff safe. Please review the guidelines below to help with morning drop-off.
Between 7:55 and 8:30 a.m., we have Mr. Lewis and Mr. Schmidt posted at the school driveway specifically for the safety of the students who are dropped off in the morning. Although we rely on them for their diligence and dedication, everyone who is part of morning drop-off has responsibility for student safety. In the interest of safety, we have a few reminders:
DRIVERS:
All drivers need to show a balance of consideration, patience, and awareness. You need to be able to drop off your child/children quickly, so that the other drivers behind you do not have to wait an unreasonable amount of time in line. Having routines will make drop-offs more efficient and less stressful for all concerned (including the other drivers). The counterbalance to this is patience from the other drivers because sometimes there may be an explanation for a slow drop-off, such as: a driver filling in for the person who usually does the drop-off; extra vehicles dropping off students on a particular day because they are bringing in class projects; drivers bringing extra students in their vehicle as a favor to other parents; and many other possibilities. On the other hand, if a driver knows in advance that the drop-off today will be more complicated and time-consuming than usual, the driver should exercise the option of parking where it is allowed on the street and walking over with their student(s). If there is a medical issue---for example, crutches---pull up to the drop-off point and let our people know. Finally, drivers need to be aware of what is happening around them at drop-off at all times, but especially when their vehicle is moving. If your vehicle is moving forward, your focus should be forward. Avoid staring in the rear-view mirror at your child as you pull away. Once a student is safely beyond the cones, she/he will get into the school.
STUDENTS
: When you get out of the vehicle, do not start
running
(even if you think you are late).
Look for the adults who are on duty and go to them. It is not okay to cross in front of a vehicle without adult supervision. Most students are very good all of the time about all of these things, but this is the start of the year, and there is no harm in reminders, especially when it comes to student safety.
Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep everyone safe. Have a great week.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Principal
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Do you love AMAZON?
We do!
Shop at smile.amazon.com and support our school!
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Support St. Rita School by Grocery Shopping!
Register your BIG Y card through this link!
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Help Support SRS while you shop!
Register your ShopRite card at
www.shopriteformyschool.com
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FREE TO A GOOD HOME
Piano
Pick up in Hamden,CT
Please contact Carol Aloi
203-288-8592
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Back to School Night
Join us for our Annual Back to School Night
Tuesday September 11th
Grades K-5
6:30pm
Thursday September 13th
Grades 6-8
6:30pm
Please read our updated Parent/Student Handbook and return the last page with signature to the main office.
Any and all volunteers at St. Rita School must complete the VIRTUS Training class mandatory by the Archdiocese of Hartford.
The next available date is:
September 6, 2018 at St. Rita Church 6pm
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Save the Date:
Parent Band Information Session
September 6, 2018
6:30pm
Grades 4-8
First day of band and lessons will be Tuesday Sept. 11th. All second and beyond year players are part of the advanced band. They will come for advanced band as well as their lesson during the day. Advanced band meets before school every Tuesday at 7:30 - 8:10. Please enter through the gym. If there are any questions
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Join the SRS Crusader Club!
The SRS Crusader Club is designed to help promote and welcome visitors to St. Rita School. Students chosen for The Crusader Club will be trained in becoming Student Ambassadors for various events throughout the school year, including Open Houses, Welcome Days, Shadow Days and outside school events. This club is open to students in grades 6-8. Spots in this club are limited.
*Open to all students-
no experience needed*
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Join us for our
2018 High School Night Showcase!
Wednesday
October 3, 2018
Open to students in Grades 6-8
Non- St. Rita School students welcome!
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Interested in learning more about TECHNOLOGY?
Join the SRS TECH CLUB!
We will begin Tech Club in October, following Columbus Day weekend.
There will be an informational meeting on 9/17 for any student interested in grades 4-8 to learn what Tech club is all about.
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Boscov's Gala Preview for A Great Cause
Be the first to see the new Boscov's at Connecticut Post Mall, and help St. Rita School at the same time!
Purchase a $5 ticket from the main Office at St. Rita School or by contacting
trisha.kozloski@yahoo.com
, then attend the event on Thursday, October 4, 2018 10am-9pm.
Each ticket holder receives a free gift, and there are refreshment and entertainment.
Your ENTIRE $5 donation benefits St. Rita School.
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Safety & Security Campaign
St. Rita School is committed to providing the safest environment for our students. Our goals are simple: kids, safety, and security. We make a commitment to our students and families that our school is an environment which focuses on educational, spiritual, and personal growth. Safety and security are non-negotiable elements. They are part of the growth that needs to happen, and with your support that growth can and will take place. Your support will help us supply protective window film, security cameras, and surveillance monitors. We can't secure the future without you. Please consider a gift today!
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Did you 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!
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Please keep the following SRS community
members in your thoughts and prayers
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Grandmother of Kendall Shanklin
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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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St. Rita Annual Walk-A-Thon
The Home and School Association (HSA) welcomes all of our students and families to the 2018-19 school year! The HSA is kicking off our school-wide events with our Annual Walk-A-Thon
on Sunday, September 30, 2018
. The walk will start
between 12:45 and 1 PM
from the SRS parking lot. Please save the date and join the school community as we celebrate “Bring on the Joy of Walking.” All Walk-A-Thon materials can be found on the
SRS website
.
Volunteers are needed to help make the Walk-A-Thon a success (i.e., crossing guards, food service, bounce house, etc.). If interested in volunteering, please click
here
to sign up. There are several options available. All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained.
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Clothing Drive at the 2018 Walk-A-Thon
We will hold our 5th annual clothing drive sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut Foundation during the Walk-A-Thon this year. Please help us help others and raise money for our school at the same time! Please click on the link below for more information and start filling bags to donate while you are cleaning out closets getting ready for the new school year! Thank you!
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New this year!! Room Parent Procedure:
This year teachers will be responsible for picking their own room parents, instead of the HSA assigning them. A room parents' role is to work closely with the classroom teacher and help with their needs, which makes it important that the teacher and room parent have a good working relationship. Each class is different and has different needs so it is best for the teacher to assign the role of room parent based on their individual needs.
*Reminder all school Volunteers need to be Virtus Trained*
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We are so excited to announce that a SRS School Store is
coming our way Fall 2018!!
Stay tuned for more information and opening date!
We are currently seeking volunteers to be a part of our school store committee.
Duties will include store keepers during select lunch time hours, school events
and more!
Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles.... are welcome!
(PS: all volunteers MUST be Virtus trained)
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Fall Soccer Information
7
th
& 8
th
Grade Soccer Participation forms due back by Wednesday Sept. 5th
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Check back here for all Athletic News
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Holy Hour of Reparation on Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:00 PM
Mount Sacred Heart
295 Benham Street, Hamden
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St. Rita School Early Learning Center
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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 -
September 6- Parent Band Information Session
September 7- 1st Friday Mass 8:45am
September 9- Divine Mercy Parish Picnic
September 30- Annual SRS Walk-a Thon
October 2- No School
October 3- High School Night (Grades 6-8)
October 5- 1st Friday Mass 8:45am & 12:15 Dismissal
October 8- No School
October 9- 12:15 Dismissal Conference Day
October 14-16 NEASC Accreditation
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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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