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,
Earlier this week we celebrated another milestone in our pandemic journey; our first school-wide prayer service in the gym after a two year absence. Ironically, it was held two years to the day we began our remote learning initiative in 2020 to help “flatten the curve”. We were celebrating the birthday of Blessed Clelia Merloni, foundress of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sr. Anne’s religious order. Seeing all the students and teachers come together again as a school community in prayer and song, brought tears to my eyes. We are so grateful to God for guiding us safely through the worst of the pandemic and are thankful that we have Blessed Clelia interceding on our behalf.
Report cards will be sent home with your child tomorrow. Parents are asked to sign the report card envelope and return the empty envelope to your child’s teacher. Along with your child’s report card, I am including a free COVID testing kit courtesy of the State of Connecticut. Not to worry, I have close to 1000 free COVID kits in my office so I want to share my wealth with you. Report cards will be held for families with outstanding tuition balances.
This Friday, March 18, school will be closed so teachers can attend a Teachers’ Faith Formation day at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. At this event, Denise Gertz will receive the “Light of Christ Award” and ten of our teachers will be recognized for their years of service in Catholic education. We are grateful to Matt Banas (10), Cindy Brennan(20), Joanna Robinson (15), Dolores Fortuna (20), Denise Gertz (22), Lori Gill (26), Bess McGrath (30), Theresa McKeon (25), Marie Rourke (11), and Donna Soliwoda (30) and all our teachers and staff members for their dedication to their students.
In mid-February the students and teachers began attending weekly 9:00 Friday Mass at St. Rita Church. Parents and grandparents are invited to join us each week in celebration of the Eucharist. Each class or club has been assigned a Mass so students participate as lectors and/or altar servers. Please join us if you can. The schedule is as follows: March 25-Gr. 5; April 1-NJHS; April 8-Gr. 4; April 29-Gr. 3; May 3-Gr. 6 & Pre K; May 20 -Gr. 2 & 8 ( possible May Crowning); May 27-Kind.; June 3-Gr. 8, and June 10-STUCO.
Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, please have your child accessorize their uniform with something green. “Wishing you a pot o’ gold and all the joy your heart can hold. May your home and all therein be blessed with God’s love.” Have a very happy St Patrick’s Day and a very holy St. Joseph Day!
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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Re-enrollment information and tuition contracts for 2022-2023 will be sent home with your child/ren next week. |
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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 will be available online April 1!
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Thanks to all who came out and supported our book fair!
It was a huge success!
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St. Paul VI Parish Lenten Schedule
Daily Mass
Monday - 8 am - St. Rita Church
Tuesday through Friday - 8 am - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Friday - 9 am - St. Rita Church
Stations of the Cross
Friday - 12:10 pm - Blessed Sacrament Church
Friday - 7 pm - Alternating between St. Rita & Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - meatless simple supper to follow
Friday - 7 pm - In Spanish - Blessed Sacrament Church
Adoration
Monday - 8 am Mass to 4 pm - St. Rita Church
Monday - 6 pm to 7 pm - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Confessions
Monday - 6 pm to 7 pm - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
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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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Order Your Yearbook Today!
The last day to order is April 10!
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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
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HSA
Home/School Association
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The Butter Braid Fundraiser
has begun!
Please use the link below to order, and thank you for supporting Saint Rita School!
The last day to order is March 22!
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N.U.T. Coupon Days have been moved from Friday to Thursday.
The next N.U.T Coupon day is
Thursday, April 7
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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.
$10.00 for the remaining 2 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.
Butter Braids and Cookie Dough Sale
Mother Son Event
Father Daughter Dance
Cash Raffle
Online Auction
Plant Sale
End of Year Family Event
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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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Click HERE to download the Palm Cross order form.
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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.
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Please pray for 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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