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


Thank you to all of our families, near and far, who have been participating in the Apex Fun Run Fundraiser. Over the past week we have had the pleasure of working with two energetic, positive and affirming young people, Jump and C-Dub, the ambassadors for the Apex Leadership program. Each day they have been working with your child on the X-Factor Leadership characteristics of being fearless, adapting to change, caring for others, positive talk, being original and realizing your goals. Short daily lessons support the development of good leadership and citizenship skills that are so needed in our world today. Today and tomorrow, all our students will be participating in the culminating activity: the fun run! Thank you for all your support, and if you have not yet contributed and would like to do so, please scan the QR code on your child's Apex lanyard.


The Christmas season is upon us, a time for sharing and giving of gifts. The SRS community has been so very generous this year supporting our service projects and fundraisers. Given the times we are in and the increasing costs to operate a household, your own family needs at Christmas time and the challenging economic climate we are currently facing, this year we will not be undertaking the Christmas collection for teachers and staff. Please consider all your contributions thus far as a beautiful Christmas gift to our teachers and staff. If you are so inclined, please take the time to write a special thank you message to your child’s teacher and let them know you are appreciative of all that they are doing for your son/daughter.   


This year our SRS Family Christmas tree is back and I would like to encourage each family to send in an ornament to help decorate it. These ornaments, either store bought or handmade, will help decorate our tree. After Christmas they will be returned to you.


Yesterday, your child’s report card (Grades K-8 only) for the first trimester was sent home. Please be sure to sign the envelope and return only the envelope to your child’s teacher this week. 

Please keep our second grade students in your prayers this week. This Friday, many of the students will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Thank you to Mrs. Gertz, Mrs. Bonini, Mrs. Landino, and Mrs. Halloran for preparing our students for this very important step in their faith journey.


This coming Tuesday, December 13, we will be hosting our annual Christmas Concert and Nativity Pageant. The Nativity Pageant is for grades K-3 and will take place at 1:15 and the concert for grades 4 &5, Band and Chorus will take place at 6:00. Both programs will be held at the church. Children who are participating in the concert or pageant may dress in their holiday best. Grade 3 students will follow their teacher’s direction for appropriate dress for their respective costumes.  


With the winter season quickly approaching, our thoughts turn to snow days. We have 5 inclement weather days (June 14-20) built into our school calendar so we will be taking snow days this winter. Snow days are a childhood tradition and are meant to be a day children can sleep in and then go outside to play in the snow.   Should we have a more severe winter and exceed our 5 snow days, we will consult with our central office and make a decision regarding next steps. 


Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. May this season of Advent remind you of the Hope, Joy, Love and Peace found in Christ. Be well and stay safe.  



God Bless,

Mrs. Tiezzi

Please note that the Crusader Corner Store will be closed tomorrow, December 8.

We will see you next week!

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Tuesday, December 13


Christmas Pageant

Kindergarten - Grade 3

1:15 pm at St. Rita Church


Christmas Concert

Grades 4 & 5, Band, and Choir

6:00 pm at St. Rita Church

Inclement Weather


With the winter season quickly approaching, our thoughts turn to snow days. We have 5 inclement weather days built into our school calendar so we will be taking snow days this winter. Snow days are a childhood tradition and are meant to be a day children can sleep in and then go outside to play in the snow. Should we have a more severe winter and exceed our 5 snow days, we will consult with our central office and make a decision regarding next steps.  


St. Rita School follows the Hamden Public School system regarding snow days. If Hamden Public Schools are closed, St. Rita School will be closed. Closings will be listed on WTNH Channel 8, WFSB Channel 3, and WVIT Channel 30.

You will also be notified via School Messenger in a text,

phone call, and email.

Click HERE to Register!
HSA
Home/School Association

Pledging is now OPEN for our ST. RITA Fun Run fundraiser!


We’re raising funds for providing teachers with classroom supplies,

technology, and tools Needed for planning and instruction as well as other St. RITA HSA Programs and Initiatives and

WE NEED YOUR HELP:


1. Getting Started: Log onto the MyApexEvent.com

website using your student’s unique ACCESS CODE.

Codes are coming home today!


2. Make a Donation: Simply click the “Enter Pledge” button on your

student’s donation page to make a $ pledge per lap or any flat

donation amount.


3. Share with Family and Friends: Invite family and friends to donate online using the “Share Wizard” feature. Send a link via

SMS text, email, and social media.


4. Be a cheerleader: On 12/07 and 12/08, encourage your student to do their best at our ST. RITA Fun Run event.


It’s going to be a TON of FUN!

Thanks for supporting our wonderful school!

Nurse's Corner

Have you checked our

lost & found?

Before and After Care Charges

Pre-K - Before Care - $7/day

Pre-K - After Care - $20/day


K-8 - Before Care - $5/day

K-8 - After Care - $17/day


We are in need of after care coverage - 21 years or older,

$15/hour - 2:45 to 5:30 pm - 1 to 2 days per week.

Please contact Mrs. Bathrick.


Click HERE to sign up for After Care
Click HERE to sign up for Hot Lunch

North Haven Nutcracker


North Haven High School

Saturday December 17th 

2 pm and 6 pm


With Emma Rusgrove as Clara 

and Addy Davis as Arabian Coffee.

Click HERE for Tickets

Please pray for all those that have suffered in Ukraine,

and all those members

of our school family 

who are in need of our prayers.

Please pray for all the

deceased members of our

St. Rita Community.

St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016
www.stritaschool.org
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