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, Welcome back to a new school year! It was so great to see everyone earlier this week. The teachers and students are settling into new routines and are very excited to be back in school with all their peers. As we are still dealing with COVID, our mitigation strategies are still in place and follow the latest guidelines from the CDC and State Department of Public Health. Thank you for doing your part to keep your children and the rest of us safe and healthy.  Our theme for this school year is “Let the ‘Son’ Shine In!” It is through the Son of God, Jesus, that we walk as children of light. We are excited to share with you a beautiful project we have planned to bring our faculty, students, and families closer to our Lord. Archbishop Blair and Shepherds of our Archdiocese are leading a 33-Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary. St. Rita School, along with other schools and parishes of the Archdiocese, will be participating. One of the time-honored traditions of the Church is Consecration to Jesus through Mary. A Consecration is an entrustment of ourselves and all we have to Jesus Christ through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is a beautiful prayer and one that carries great protection for those who participate. Our Blessed Mother stands ready to help guide our children, both young and old, to her Son Jesus, but she never forces her help on anyone. This Consecration is the request we make to Our Blessed Mother for such assistance. The Archdiocese has purchased a copy of the book for every teacher of our school. If you are able we encourage families to purchase a copy of the book to use during the Consecration journey. Information about ordering a book can be found on the following website:  childconsecration.com. If a family is not able to purchase a book, all readings and prayers can be found on the online site. The Archdiocesan Consecration will take place from September 4th through October 7th. The Consecration journey will consist of 33 consecutive days of readings and prayers followed on the 34th day with a Consecration to Jesus through Mary. In addition, each night of the Consecration, a video will premiere at 8 pm of a Shepherd of our Archdiocese of Hartford leading us in the day’s reading, prayers and reflection. To view the videos, please go to childconsecration.com. Our school plans to do the readings and prayers each day at school; however, we ask that parents join their children in reviewing each day’s readings and prayers of this amazing journey. On October 7, the Feast of the Holy Rosary, we will have a special outdoor prayer service in our Mary prayer garden and place ourselves under the care of Our Blessed Mother.  Please visit the website childconsecration.com for a host of wonderful resources that have been developed to organize this journey. In addition to an online version of the book, there are accompanying videos, as well as instructional tools such as the daily Consecration Checklist and the Consecration Certificate to be signed at the completion of the Consecration. This Consecration presents an exciting opportunity for our entire Archdiocesan community. Please join Archbishop Blair, the Shepherds of our Archdiocese, parishes, schools, and families on this Consecration Journey to Jesus through Mary. Thank you for your prayerful support of this effort and for entrusting your child/ren to our care. I hope this upcoming holiday weekend will bring you time to relax, enjoy some much needed sunshine and please be sure to “Let the “Son” shine in”! God Bless, Mrs. Tiezzi Principal

Please do not park in the school parking lot at dismissal. Once the cones are placed you will not be able to leave until dismissal is complete.

Please observe the “NO PARKING” signs on Gillies Road, Edgemere Road and Dessa Drive. Your willingness to observe the NO PARKING signs will ensure the safety of our students and school neighbors. Please share this with grandparents, caregivers, and anyone else who may pick up your child at dismissal. The Police Department has been issuing warnings and will be ticketing those drivers who disregard the no parking signs. Please see the provided map for no parking areas, and available parking lots. Areas marked in red are no parking areas.

PLEASE NOTE: Friday, September 3 is an early dismissal day - dismissal begins at 12 noon - no after care. Monday, September 6 is Labor Day - no school. Tuesday, September 7 is the staff retreat day - no school

Back-To-School Curriculum Nights

Thursday, September 2 - Pre K3 through Grade 2 PreK3 & PreK4 - 6:00 pm Kindergarten - 6:20 pm Grade 1 - 6:40 pm Grade 2 - 7:00 pm Monday, September 13 - Grades 3 through 5 Grade 3 - 6:00 pm Grade 4 - 6:20 pm Grade 5 - 6:40 pm Wednesday, September 15 - Grades 6 through 8 6:00 - 7:00 pm Teachers will rotate between the homerooms We ask that only 1 parent attend since all presentations will take place in your child's classroom. Please report directly to your child's classroom.

Extra-Curricular Clubs will begin in early October. Sports Programs will begin in the middle of September. Please watch for further information.

Click HERE to download the Hot Lunch/Before & After Care instructions

Parents/Guardians: If you signed your child(ren) up for bus transportation, and have decided against it, please notify the office so we may remove them from the bus roster.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)  Parents, are you or someone you know, interested in learning about the Catholic faith?  The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is beginning soon. You are invited to an introduction with questions and answers on September 14 at 7:00 PM in the Donnelly Parish Center at St. Rita Church. For further information contact  Laura Zambrano at 203-288-6155.

Click HERE to download the 2021-2022 St. Rita School Calendar

Remember all those who are suffering or have lost a loved-one during this pandemic.

Please pray for the Thony Family, and all of the deceased members of our St. Rita School community.

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