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,
Happy Easter!
The celebration of Our Lord’s Resurrection continues in the Church for eight days, called the Octave of Easter. Each day of the Octave is ranked as a Solemnity in the Church’s liturgical calendar. The Octave of Easter ends on the Second Sunday of Easter, the Sunday of Divine Mercy. In the Jubilee Year 2000, at the Mass in which he canonized the humble religious Sister Faustina Kowalska, Blessed John Paul II declared that from then on throughout the Church the Second Sunday of Easter would also be called the Sunday of Divine Mercy. This Sunday, April 8 we welcome Archbishop Blair to our parish to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday; we hope you will also join us for the procession and devotions.
This Friday evening St. Rita School families will come together at the Woodwinds for our school auction. Our auction is the largest school fundraiser of the year. It is a perfect opportunity for our SRS community to come together as friends, to support St. Rita School! Join us at The Woodwinds in Branford this Friday, April 6 for an amazing night! You can
purchase auction tickets online
or by contacting Nicole Mele at
nmele.stritaschool@gmail.com
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Re-registration deposits of $150 per child and the family tuition agreements are due next week. With the restructuring currently occurring within the Archdiocesan school network we have many families looking to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year. In order to guarantee your child’s spot, your $150 deposit per child and your family tuition agreement must be turned in by Friday, April 13.
Please join us tomorrow for our Easter Prayer Service at 9:00 A.M. in the gym. At that service we will have a final accounting for the Wounded Warrior project and find a permanent home for Hero, the Wounded Warrior mascot. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our students and their families. Thank you. We will also be celebrating Mass as a school community this coming Friday, April 6 at 8:45 in the church. Our 3
rd
grade students will lead us in worship. Please join us if you can.
Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Best wishes for a Blessed Easter season, Alleluia!
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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2018-2019 Re-Registration for
St. Rita School
Due April 13th
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Support St. Rita School by Grocery Shopping!
Register your BIG Y card through this link!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 8, 2018
Divine Mercy Parish, Hamden, CT
Divine Mercy Procession and Devotions
Join Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D.
2:00 p.m. Procession begins at St. Stephen Church, 400 Ridge Road, Hamden, CT
1.3 mile walk to St. Rita Church 1620 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet and Eucharistic Adoration at St. Rita Church
Join for both procession and devotions or only 3:00 p.m. devotions
Confessions available before procession at St. Stephen Church and at St. Rita Church
For more information call: 203 248 5513 or
203 288 6439
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Lenten Project
Stay tuned for our final update on our Wounded Warrior Project!
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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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Do you love AMAZON?
We do!
Shop at smile.amazon.com and support our school!
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Celebrate the different cultures that embody our St. Rita School families!
Thursday April 12th
(Day and evening activities)
Dress Down in attire that represents your culture and heritage.
Donate $1 to the NJHS efforts to support Gambia
NJHS will hold a Multi-Cultural assembly for students at 1:30pm in our gym (all our welcome)
Multi-Cultural Social & Entertainment
5:30-7pm
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Join us for our evening Multi-Cultural Social
Thursday April 12th 5:30-7pm
HELP MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!
We encourage families to reserve a table to showcase their culture and heritage. (See flyer for details)
Also seeking cultural entertainment!
Please read our
flyer
for more information!!
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!!
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
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. 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.
PRE -SALE ITEMS!
T-Shirts, Daisy Bouquets, Candy Bouquets, Candy Apples
T-Shirts will be delivered by 4/23
All other items can be picked up on Show Night!
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SRS Summer Camp
June 25-August 3
Weekly themed camps
More information coming soon....
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Interested in learning more about the message of the Divine Mercy?
Join us for
Divine Mercy Parish Lenten Series
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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
Karen Erba
(Aunt of Kenny Forsythe)
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Mr. Raymond Guerard
(Grandfather of Connor Cahill)
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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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FINAL CALL TO PURCHASE TICKETS!!!!
Support St. Rita School’s GREAT GATERING Auction
at The Woodwinds in Branford, on Friday, April 6
th
The St. Rita Auction is the biggest fundraiser of this year and is guaranteed to be the talk of the town. This has been a year of change, and in keeping with this theme, with your help, we can make a
change
in this year’s attendance - the largest attendance in Auction history! This event is a perfect opportunity for our SRS community to come together as friends, to support St. Rita School.
We are looking for
flappers
and
gangsters
to come and enjoy a good ol’ night on the town. Your auction ticket includes an amazing menu, from delicious appetizers and entrees to mouth watering dessert, all specially created for SRS by Chef Silvio!
Before the bidding begins, grab your boa and fedora and visit the Luna Photo Lounge
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
SILENT VIGNETTES
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Just a few of our Auction items!
A 6 hour "Fishing Day Trip" on a boat for 8 guests, fishing poles and supplies
Hot Lunch for a FULL SCHOOL YEAR
Trip to Orlando and Walt Disney World Park Passes
Private tour for 10 at Two Roads Brewery, Two Roads six pack, glasses and caddy
4 Tickets to Legoland in Yonkers and Lego sets
Kayak, paddle and waterproof bag
42" Electric Fireplace and 40" Flat Screen Television
Adirondack chairs, gas grill, firepit, and more!
Our FAMOUS Wall of Wine
and MUCH MORE!!
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SRS Annual $10,000 Tuition Raffle!
St. Rita School is selling raffle tickets for the Second Annual Tuition Raffle. Each family is asked to sell, or purchase for themselves, 2 tickets. Tickets are $50 each and only 800 tickets will be available, so buy your ticket early! The prize money may be used to pay tuition at any accredited k-12 school, college, or university, or to pay back student loans. The winner does not have to personally use the money. They may designate any student they wish to use the money (for example, a grandparent may use the prize to pay a grandchild's tuition). The drawing will be held on Wednesday, June 6th at St. Rita School. The winner need not be present to win. Extra tickets are available by calling the school at
203-248-3114
or emailing
trisha.kozloski@yahoo.com
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Proceeds from the Raffle will support St. Rita School.
Tuition Raffle Flyer
Tuition Raffle FAQ
N.U.T. Coupon Day Reminder
This Thursday, April 5th, is the next N.U.T. Coupon Day! It is a theme-free day so if you purchased a N.U.T. Coupon, you may wear any school appropriate outfit.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Update
Please click on the link to the
flyer
to see which classrooms were the top sellers and which student won the contest for most sales for our Charleston Wrap Fundraiser! Great job everybody!
Theresa Mary Fay Hope Scholarship Application
Please click on the
link
to the application for the Theresa Mary Fay Hope Scholarship for summer sports camps, clinics, and programs. This is a memorial scholarship fund established in honor of Theresa Mary Fay and is open to all Hamden residents to apply for assistance in defraying the cost to attend a sports camp, clinic, or program this summer.
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UPCOMING HSA EVENTS
May 4 Mother Son Night
May 5 Shred Day
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SAVE THE DATE
21st Annual St. Rita Golf Tournament
Monday, June 4, 2018
New Haven Country Club
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OUR 4TH ANNUAL MOTHER SON DAY OF FUN IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
CAMP SLOPER, SOUTHINGTON
FRIDAY, MAY 4
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
GAMES, DINNER AND SOUVENIRS
$35 PER FAMILY
MOMS & SRS BOYS PRE-K - 8
DEADLINE IS 4/20 FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION
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HSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
ARE COMING UP IN MAY AT THE
HSA WINE AND CHEESE END OF YEAR SOCIAL
YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE HSA BOARD AND ITS CONSTITUTION
ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE
CLICK THE LINK BELOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THESE POSITIONS
PLEASE EMAIL THE HSA AT
IF YOUR ARE INTERESTED IN A POSITION ON THE HSA BOARD
DEADLINE FOR CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 27TH
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For updated sports information and schedules, please visit our
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LAST CALL FOR
CHEER CLINIC!
Our cheerleaders are hosting a cheer clinic for grades K-3 to help support our Wounded Warrior Project.
April 5 and April 12
For more information please email
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Kids Night Out
Dates:
April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, 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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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
SAVE THE DATE:
Open House
Sunday, April 8 10am-12pm
Tuesday, April 10
9:30am-11:30am
Visit our center & Meet our staff!
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UPCOMING DATES -
April 6- Auction
April 8- Divine Mercy Sunday
April 13- Unity T-Shirt Day
April 16-20 - Spring Break
April 26-28- Annual School Musical - Into the Woods Jr.
May 1-11- Iowa Testing
May 4- Grandparents Day and May Crowning
May 5- Shred Day
May 8- First Communion Rehearsal 6pm
May 9- Plant Sale - First Communion Rehearsal 6pm
May 10- Ascension Thursday Mass
May 12- First Holy Communion
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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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