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,
This is the last call for buying your Tuition Raffle tickets. You have until tomorrow at 8:29 A.M. to purchase your tickets for the $10,000 tuition drawing. The winner will be notified immediately after the drawing at 8:30 A.M. Thank you for your support.
Our Field Day will be held on Monday, June 18 from 8:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Today two handouts (stapled together) will be sent home for that event. Volunteers are needs to assist with the various activities. Your assistance is needed to make this event a success. Please be sure you return the bottom half of the permission slip to indicate how your child will be dismissed from Field Day. There is NO Aftercare on that day.
SRS Summer Camp
will begin on June 25. We have six different themed weeks this summer- technology, science experiments, modern art, kinetic sculpture, game week and STREAM week. Come join us for the ones that interest you. Information and sign up is available online at www.stritaschool.org.
Our last day
of school for the 2017-2018 school year will be on Tuesday, June 19. We will be having a Mass at St. Rita Church at 9:00. All are invited to attend. Dismissal will be at 12:15 P.M. on both June 18 and 19.
We are currently planning for our summer work projects which will include security upgrades, technology enhancements, finishing off the play-scape area with fencing and landscaping, and routine maintenance such as painting, flooring, and outdoor work. We are also looking to expand our 1-to-1 Chromebook initiative next year, introduce a new reading program to our Pre-K and kindergarten classes, and a new Social Studies program in grade 6. The faculty will be meeting after school closes to begin planning for the new school year.
Our current St. Rita School parents are our best ambassadors for our school. Over the summer please share with your family members, neighbors and friends the story of Catholic education and our school. Research conducted shows that parents of current students are key influencers in a prospective parent’s decision to send their child to a Catholic elementary school. Increased enrollment benefits everyone—our students, our school, and our community. Your assistance in helping to spread the good word about St. Rita School is greatly appreciated.
I am most grateful to the parents, students and teachers at St. Rita School for your continued support throughout the year. Thank you for entrusting your child to our care.
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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YEARBOOK INFORMATION
If you purchased a Yearbook they will be handed out on Wednesday June 13th at the end of the day. Please let Mrs. Robinson or Ms. Salsbury know if you will be gone for the summer before that.
Thank you so much for all your support.
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Richard Lockery Scholarship for a
St. Rita School Student.
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End of School reminders from the health office:
7th grade physicals are due now. All sixth graders need a physical dated after May 1, 2017 for entry into 7th grade. If your child Is not returning to St. Rita’s in the fall they will still need a physical for any Connecticut school. If you have scheduled an appointment for over the summer please let me know.
All medications will need to be picked up by an adult no later than Wednesday June 20. Any medications left after that date will be discarded.
If you have any questions please reach out to me.
I wish everyone a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer.
Mrs. Palma
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COMING SOON:
Summer Work Packets
Summer Reading List
New school supply lists
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FREE DIRT
There is extra dirt available from our playground construction.
Please feel free to help yourself .
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We would like to send a BIG Thank You to all of the 7th grade parents and families for hosting our 7th & 8th grade dance as well as the beautiful Graduation Reception.
We appreciate your time and dedication to this very special time at SRS.
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Please join us on June 11th for
the new SRS Playground Ribbon Cutting
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On Behalf of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Michael Griffin
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
NOW AVAILABLE!
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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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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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Congratulations to Olivia and Emma for traveling to Detroit, Michigan to showcase their Inventions at the National Invention Convention Finals! Emma & Olivia were a part of the 450 students chosen to represent their school and their invention, out of 180,000 students!
The event was held at the Henry Ford Museum this past weekend.
We are very proud of you both!
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Please keep the following SRS community
members in your thoughts and prayers
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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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DATE CHANGE:
The St. Rita School Golf Tournament will take place
Monday June 25th
Players are welcome to continue to register!
Visit our website for more details.
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The HSA Executive Board would like to thank all parents/grandparents who volunteered in the various fundraising events held this school year.
St. Rita School is blessed to have you as part of our school community and we are grateful for all the support.
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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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2017- 2018 Sports Banquet
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The 2017-2018 Sports Banquet will be held on Thursday, June 14th at St. Stephens School from 6-8pm. Student athletes who participated in soccer, basketball, cheer and baseball, along with parents and siblings may attend. Pizza, salad, fruit and dessert will be served.
I’d kindly like to ask that all families attending please donate $5 to be used towards the food, and if anyone would like to provide a dessert to please reach out directly to me at
athletics.stritaschool@gmail.com.
We hope to see everyone there.
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Athletic Uniforms must be returned to school no later than Thursday 6/14. Please make sure to include your child’s name when returning the uniform.
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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 -
June 11- Playground Ribbon Cutting
June 14- Pre- Kindergarten 4 Final Day Celebration 9am- School Gym
June 14- Sports Banquet
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
June 25- Golf Tournament
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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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