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
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Dear SRS Parents and Guardians,
Beginning on Tuesday, April 26, students in grades 3-7 will be administered the IOWA Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Students in grades 5 & 7 will also be taking the CogAt (Cognitive Abilities Tests). These tests are group-administered, nationally standardized, achievement and abilities tests. IOWA Tests measure students’ knowledge in subject areas that students have learned in school - reading, language arts mathematics, science, and social studies, and CogAt tests estimate students’ learned reasoning and problem solving abilities. Testing is taking place in all Catholic schools within the Archdiocesan network of schools. Here at St. Rita’s, testing will take place on Tuesday, April 26, Thursday, April 28, and Monday, May 2, Wednesday, May 4, and for those taking the CogAt’s also on Monday and Tuesday, May 9 and 10. Testing will take place in the mornings from 8:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M. Please be sure your child is on time for school during this important testing period and that he/she is well rested and has had breakfast. Please avoid taking your child out of school for appointments during this time. Test accommodations and modifications will be made for those students who have a Service Plan or ICEP. Test results will be sent home to parents in June and will be used by our teachers to determine programming for the upcoming school year.
This Thursday, April 14, is the deadline for our school families to re-register for the upcoming school year. If you have not yet re-registered, but are intending to send your child back to St. Rita School for the upcoming school year, please re-register soon, as we have accepted over 70 new students at all grade levels and do not want our current students to be placed on a wait list. If you have a younger child who will be eligible to attend St. Rita next year please contact Mrs. Bruno, our admissions director, for assistance with the application process.
Msgr. Joe will be officially retiring on May 1. There will be a special Mass and reception in his honor at St. Rita Church on Sunday, May 1 @ 11:30. A reception will follow from 1:00-3:00 at the school. All school families are invited to attend both events to thank Msgr. Joe for his leadership and honor him as he retires. We are looking for pictures of your child or family with Msgr. Joe (1st Communion, Graduation, etc.) for a slide show. Please email them to the school and they will be included in the tribute.
Summer Camp registration is open on-line. Specific details about the weekly programs will be included on the registration portal. The registration link is: www.srsathletics.com. Once registered a non-refundable 50% deposit by check/cash must be made to secure your child’s spot. Please send your payment to the school office in an envelope marked Summer Camp, attention Mrs. Palowski. The balance must be paid in full by June 15.
Tomorrow, Holy Thursday, marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, the holiest season of the Church year. These three sacred days provide opportunities for our children and families to gather to celebrate the Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus and deepen our own spiritual journey as Catholics. Please refer to the schedule of Triduum events listed below.
School will close tomorrow at noon and will reopen on Monday, April 25. I hope you all have a glorious and blessed Easter celebration with your family and a relaxing spring break, as well. Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Stay safe and be well.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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Reminders
Thursday, April 14 is an early dismissal day - students will be dismissed at 12 noon. There will be no lunch, and no after care.
Friday. April 15 is Good Friday - there will be no school
Monday, April 18 to Friday, April 22 is Spring Vacation - St. Rita will be closed.
Classes resume on Monday, April 25.
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Parents - If your child is showing any symptoms that may be related to COVID, please test them before sending them to school.
If you need additional test kits,
please let the office know.
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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, and allow our neighbors and emergency vehicles to navigate through the neighborhood. Please share this with grandparents, caregivers, and anyone else who may pick up your child at dismissal.
The neighbors have asked that we observe the no parking signs. Please help us be good neighbors. Please see the provided map for no parking areas, and available parking lots.
Areas marked in red are no parking areas.
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Parents - if you have any photos of Monsignor Joe from any events or programs and would like to have them included in the slide show at his retirement celebration, please send them to office@stritaschool.org. Thank you. |
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The National Junior Honor Society is hosting a Diversity Day to celebrate the many ethnicities and cultures of our school!
It will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2022, and will involve dressing in cultural clothing and/or the colors of their ethnicities’ flags.
As of right now, we are looking for parents to speak about their ethnicity and culture to our students from about 1:15 to 2:15. Each presentation will be no longer than 10 minutes.
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Our fun-filled summer camp will be filled to the brim with fun!
Each week will feature a different theme for our campers to enjoy!
Pick one week or all six!
Week 1: Sports and Games
June 20 - June 34
Week 2: Community and Home
June 27 - July 1
Week 3: Animals are Fun!
July 5 - July 8
Week 4: Passport to the World
July 11 - July 15
Week 5: Science Exploration and Technology
July 18 - July 22
Week 6: Weather and Sun
July 25 - July 29
Sessions run Monday to Friday EXCEPT the week of July 4th.
Arrival is 8:30 am - Pickup is 12:30 PM
Campers should bring snacks!
Cost - $150 for weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, & 6; $125 for week 3
Registration Materials are available online
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St. Paul VI Parish
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00 pm - OLMC
Good Friday
Bilingual Stations of the Cross
12:30 pm - Blessed Sacrament
Celebration of the Lord's Passion in Spanish - 3:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament
Celebration of the Lord's Passion
7:00 pm - St. Rita
Seven Last Words of Christ
in Spanish - 7:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament
Holy Saturday
Confessions - 10:00-noon
OLMC
Blessing of Food - 1:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament
Rosary (Sorrowful Mysteries) - 3:00 pm
Ascension
Easter Vigil - 8:00 pm
St. Rita
This Mass will incorporate the cultural richness of our parish community in some of our prayers, readings, and music
(Please note there are no other vigil Masses being celebrated except the 8:00 pm Mass)
Easter Sunday Masses
OLMC - 8:00 am
Ascension - 8:30 am
St Rita - 9:00 am
Blessed Sacrament - 10:00 am
OLMC - 11:00 am
St Rita - 11:30 am
Blessed Sacrament - 12 noon in Spanish
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St. Rita School Early Learning Center has openings for a part-time assistant teacher to work a few afternoons per week from 12:30 until 5:30 and a full time experienced lead teacher for our three and four year old group.
Contact Colleen at 203-288-6828,
for more information.
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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. |
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Xavier High School invites you to participate in our annual Pre-HSPT which will take place on Saturday April 30, 2022 from 9am-12:00pm. The test begins promptly at 9:00am. Please plan on arriving at Xavier High School no later than 8:50am.
The Pre-HSPT serves as a practice for the HSPT that will be given at Xavier in November. We encourage you to consider registering today.
Looking for some summer opportunities? Visit our Summer Camps page for more information.
SAVE THESE DATES on your calendar:
Sunday October 16, 2022 - Xavier Fall Open House
*this event is not to be missed. The atmosphere is simply electric. Learn more about our programs, meet our students, faculty and staff, see our excellent facilities. (Invitation will arrive in your email box mid-September)
Saturday November 5, 2022 & Saturday November 12, 2022 - Xavier HSPT (Entrance Exam)
*a required step in our admission process. Expect a registration invitation in the beginning of October
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HSA
Home/School Association
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On April 25 invitations will be coming
home and will also be available in the
weekly newsletter on April 27.
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St. Rita School Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale
Our Annual Plant sale will take place on Thursday,. May 5th and Friday May 6th. Please return the Pre-Order Form to the school office or to Antonia Baroga at antos.ab@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, April 19th. You may bring cash or check, made payable to St. Rita HSA, when you pick up your order. All pre-orders should be pcked up by 4 pm on Friday, May 6th. All plants will be provided by Paradise Nursery in Hamden
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N.U.T. Coupon Days have been moved from Friday to Thursday.
The LAST N.U.T Coupon day is
Thursday, May 19
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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.
$5.00 for the remaining dress down day.
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.
Upcoming Events
Mother/Son Event - April 29
Plant Sale - May 5 - 6
Annie Jr. - School Play - May 13 & 14
Father/Daughter Dance - May 20
Cash Raffle - June 10
Tentative End of Year Family Picnic - June 10
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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.
There are over 750 fabulous brands to choose from - whether your needs are groceries, gas, dining out, home improvement projects, clothing, travel, parties or special occasion, there's a Scrips gift card for every occasion.
IT'S EASY, IT'S REWARDING, AND IT FITS PERFECTLY INTO YOUR BUSY LIFESTYLE.
Thank you for supporting SRS and Happy Shopping!
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COVID Vaccines: Please continue to send in a copy of your child's COVID Vaccination record after they have received their second dose.
Seasonal Allergies: Allergy season is upon us. Allergy symptoms can mimic cold symptoms: cough, congestion, runny nose, watery eyes. If your child is suffering from seasonal allergies please send in a note to the nurse.
State mandated physicals:
Students entering Pre K and Kindergarten must have a physical dated after August 31, 2021. Please send in a copy of the physical and immunization record to the school marked "Attention School Nurse" before the start of school in the fall. A physical must be received in order for your child to start school.
Students entering grade 7 must have a physical dated after May 1, 2021 along with a Tetanus booster and a meningitis vaccine. Please send in a copy of the physical and immunization record before the last day of school. If your child will be having a physical over the summer please let the school nurse know. Your child will not be allowed to begin school in the fall unless the nurse has a copy of the physical and their immunizations are updated.
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Please pray for the Leng Family, all those that have suffered in Ukraine, and all those who are suffering or have lost a loved-one during this pandemic. |
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Please pray for all the deceased members of our
St. Rita School community.
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St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016
www.stritaschool.org
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