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Dear SRS Parents and Guardians,
We are midway through the Lenten season and we are very grateful to our students and families for their generosity by contributing to both our Lenten service project and Lenten food drive. Throughout Lent our faculty and students will focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Our goal is to get our students to think beyond themselves and to focus on kindness and mercy. Our service project this year is in support of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), earmarking the money specifically for the people of Turkey and Syria impacted by the recent devastating earthquakes.
Our theme “…Have a Heart…” allows our students to help others as Jesus taught us, “Love one another as I have loved you.” Our mascots for this service project. two adorable stuffed teddy bears, appropriately named Rita (named for St. Rita) and Paul (for St. Paul VI Parish), have been visiting many of our classes. Each homeroom is working toward providing monetary funds for the CRS. The mascots will visit the classrooms throughout Lent to encourage the children’s support. Monetary contributions, large and small, may be brought in daily throughout the weeks of Lent. We also invite and welcome families who would like to make a personal monetary donation from their own family to please send in their contribution and we will add it to our school’s total. IF DONATING BY CHECK, PLEASE MAKE PAYABLE to ST. RITA SCHOOL. It is our hope that together, school and home, we will be able to serve our community and share our compassion and gifts with those impacted by these catastrophic earthquakes.
Teachers are beginning to plan for end of year field trips and I wanted to remind all our parents and students that participation in a field trip is a privilege that is earned, not a right. Students who follow the rules of the classroom and school, show respect for their teachers and peers, and maintain passing grades will be given the opportunity to represent St. Rita School on a field trip. Please speak with your child about his/her adherence to the rules, including such things as being in proper uniform, having the proper hair styles, wearing proper footwear, showing respect for teachers and classmates, using kind words, and completing all assignments. Thank you for your support.
Please be advised that our school business office which was located at St. Rita Rectory has recently been moved to the newly created St. Paul VI Parish Office building located on the Our Lady of Mount Carmel campus at 2819 Whitney Avenue. Mrs. Nugent continues to serve as the school business manager and can now be reached at 203-248-0141. If you need to contact St. Paul VI for other purposes, please contact Mary Sacco, the parish manager. Her number is also 203-248-0141.
Please keep one of our longtime St. Rita mom’s in your prayers. Paula Kelly, mom of Declan in grade one and alumnae: Samantha and Nick, has been undergoing treatment since the fall for endometrial cancer. A Meal Train site has been set up to help the family with meals and expenses - please click HERE to access that site. Thank you for your prayers, consideration and support.
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day this Friday, please have your child accessorize their uniform with something green. Also, have them accessorize with something red on Monday in honor of St. Joseph Day.
“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! Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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