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 SRS Parents and Guardians,

As of next Tuesday, March 1, the statewide mask mandate will be optional at St. Rita School. All parents have been asked to sign a permission form indicating whether or not you want your child/ren to wear a mask. Please have a conversation with your child/ren about the decision you have made and why. Every family has a different set of circumstances which have influenced their family decision. I ask that everyone exercise tolerance and understanding with those who have chosen a different mask decision than you.

Masks are still required when students are riding the bus and when they attend church, so please be sure your child comes to school with a mask in their backpack in case it is needed.

The SRS teachers will not be playing the “mask police” moving forward. Should your child/ren not follow your decision to wear a mask, you will be notified only once. It will be your responsibility to enforce your decision with your child/ren. If you choose to reverse your decision regarding wearing a mask, the school needs to be notified in writing.

Save the dates: June 20-July 29 for St. Rita summer camp. Our camp will be open to students entering kindergarten through grade 5. The summer camp flyer and registration information will be sent out next week. Registration will be open to SRS students only.

Since the beginning of February our students and teachers have been attending 9:00 Mass every Friday. Parents and grandparents are invited to join us each Friday to celebrate the Eucharist. For Ash Wednesday (March 2) students in grades 2-8 will be attending the parish Mass in the church at 9:00 and students in PreK-grade 1 will attend a Lenten prayer service in the gym. All students will receive ashes.

As we prepare for the season of Lent, let us take some time as a family to reflect, pray, and sacrifice and by doing so, grow closer to God, the church and each other. Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Happy Mardi Gras!


God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Summer Camp Info will be sent home by the end of February.

Summer Camp will be held during the last 2 weeks of June, and all 4 weeks of July (Closed on July 4)
2022-2023 Intention Survey
In order to determine staffing for the upcoming year, it is important to know the number of students who will be returning for the 2022-2023 school year.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey HERE to let us know your intention.

If you have already completed the survey - thank you.
The Book Fair is Coming!
Save the dates - March 9-11th!
For more information click the link below to be directed to our book fair web page.
Our Lost & Found bin is overflowing!! If your child is missing anything, especially a fleece, please have him/her check the lost & found bin at the top of the gym stairs.
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Click HERE to order!
Yearbook Includes:

• Sturdy soft-cover with protective coating

• All-color pages that vibrantly capture your memories
throughout the school year

• Durable saddle-stitched binding that keeps the
yearbook intact through wear and tear
Choate Rosemary Hall
Summer Programming
We are excited for Summer 2022 and the return to an in-person summer experience on the Choate Rosemary Hall campus. Summer programming will run from June 26, 2022 to July 29, 2022, with a mix of 1- week, 2-week, 4-week, and 5-week offerings. Though the majority of programming will be in-person for boarding and day students, there will be online test prep opportunities and live virtual courses for adults as well.
 
Building on the success of over a century of summertime programming at Choate, our 2022 offerings include a variety of options for participants of all ages:
 
  • Middle School and High School Academic Enrichment courses, programs, and workshops taught by Choate’s talented faculty, including 16 courses which can be taken to satisfy academic year diploma requirements and prerequisites (in person).
  • The English Language Institute for Middle School and High School students who have studied English for at least 3 years and seek to advance their reading, writing, and spoken English skills (in person).
  • The John F. Kennedy ’35 Institute in Government for High School students interested in politics, economics, public policy, U.S. history, and international affairs (in person).
  • The Theater Arts Institute for High School students and Middle School students (in person).
  • SSAT and SAT Test Prep (online)
  • The Young Artist Program for grades K-8 (in person).
  • The Summer Music Festival for Pre-K–College violin, viola, and cello players (in person).
  • Courses for Adults (online).

Additional information on Summer 2022, including FAQs, our Interest Form, and instructions on the application process can be found on our website.
Hamden Hall Country Day School is once again offering its popular Summer Engineering & Science Academy to students entering Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 who enjoy challenging themselves with hands-on activities in the fields of engineering, science, technology and mathematics.

Experiential learning is at the nucleus of this complimentary, fully funded, week-long enrichment program, which is scheduled this year for July 11-15. Students perform lab work and collaborate in groups to fully explore and make discoveries in the areas of DNA technology, forensics, cryptography, sustainable architecture, chemistry, and more.

Interested families are able to learn more about this opportunity by clicking HERE

Click the buttons to download the application paperwork
Nurse's Corner
Please continue to send in a copy of your child's COVID vaccine record after they have received their second shot.

We are continuing to keep track of the number of students that are vaccinated, especially with the mask mandate being lifted in a few weeks. 

Thank you for your cooperation.
HSA
Home/School Association
N.U.T. Coupon Days have been moved from Friday to Thursday.

The next N.U.T Coupon day is
Thursday, March 10
The N.U.T. Coupon sign-up has been closed, but if you missed it, you can still dress down. 

Please send in cash or check in an envelope to the office labeled N.U.T. Coupon with your child’s name and grade.

$15.00 for the remaining 3 dress down days.

The HSA is tentatively planning these upcoming events, and we would love to have some volunteers to help plan them. If you are interested in volunteering, please email hsasrs.stritaschool@gmail.com.


Mrs. Schreck is looking for volunteers to help with the book fair - March 9th-11th

Butter Braids and Cookie Dough Sale

Mother Son Event

Father Daughter Dance

Cash Raffle

Online Auction

Plant Sale

End of Year Family Event
Shop with Scrip Fundraiser:
With the help of over 750 brands, Scrip turns your everyday shopping into earnings for St. Rita School through the purchase of gift cards.

Monies for our school are earned through the purchase of gift cards. Every gift card has a rebate percentage on it so every time a gift card is purchased that rebate goes directly to St. Rita.

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Thank you for supporting SRS and Happy Shopping!
Please pray for all those who are suffering or have lost a loved-one during this pandemic.
Please pray for all 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