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
Dear St. Rita Parents,
This coming Sunday we will celebrate Palm Sunday marking Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. Holy Week is most definitely a very sacred time of the year, for it is how we commemorate and remember the last week of Jesus’ life on earth. These are the days leading up to the great Easter Feast. Please take some time this week and next to share with your children (either on-line of in-person) the beautiful and sacred liturgies of Holy Week and Easter. Our students will be participating in a Lenten prayer service next Wednesday before we break for our vacation.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Zoom “State of the School” meeting last Tuesday. Your positive comments and support have been greatly appreciated. An email was sent to all our families with the presentation attached and it has also been posted on our school website. Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions or concerns. Our school parents are the best ambassadors we have, so please share all the great things happening at St. Rita with your family, neighbors and co-workers and encourage them to check us out.
Re-enrollment tuition agreements were sent home via SRS student mail at the beginning of the month. If you have not received it, please check your child’s back pack. Please be sure you read the letter and the tuition agreement as there have been some changes you need to be aware of. After almost 20 years the annual HSA assessment fee has been increased slightly and has been rolled into the tuition costs. It is no longer a separate fee. We ask that you kindly return the re-enrollment agreement along with your non-refundable $150 tuition deposit to the school office on or before April 13, 2021. This will allow us adequate time to begin planning for the 2021-2022 school year. At this time, we do not anticipate offering a remote learning option for our students for the upcoming school year.
Information regarding our two summer programs – summer camp and a summer academic program - can be found via the link below or on our website. Space is limited in both programs. Enroll early to ensure your child has a spot.
Our Spring vacation will begin on Holy Thursday, April 1. If you will be traveling please be sure you check out the latest COVID guidelines below from the CDC which we will be following. Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. May you have a Blessed Holy Week.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Principal
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Parking
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 will allow emergency vehicles to pass safely. Please share this with grandparents, caregivers, and anyone else who may pick up your child at dismissal. The Police Department has been issuing warnings and will be ticketing those drivers who disregard the NO PARKING signs.
Please see the map below for no parking areas, and available parking lots.
Areas marked in RED are NO PARKING zones.
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Summer Camp/Enrichment Program Information
Click HERE to download the Summer Camp Flyer
Click HERE to download the
Summer Camp Registration Packet
Click HERE to download the Summer Academic
Program Flyer
Click HERE to download the Summer Academic
Program Registration Packet
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Click HERE to download the Easter Candy Gram Tags.
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Re-enrollment for 2021-2022
Tuition agreements have been sent home with your youngest child or through the mail. Signed agreements, including a $150 deposit per child, are due back to the office by Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
If you are in need of another copy of the tuition agreement, please click HERE to download.
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All students should be in proper uniform every day, including footwear, sweatshirts, and hair styles. Summer uniform changeover begins on Monday, May 3, 2021. |
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Lenten Service Project Update
Many thanks to all our school families for your generosity to our school-wide Lenten Service Project. As you know, we are currently raising funds in support of the Connecticut Food Bank and the Divine Mercy Parish Food Pantry. Both these programs provide help to food insecure families, including the many children throughout our state who are affected by hunger. We are especially grateful and proud of our St. Rita School students who have donated their own money, including their snack money, toward helping those in need.
To date we have raised $3,391.83
toward our goal of $4,000. Again, thank you for your contributions and your continued help with this important and essential project.
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Xavier High School
On May 1 at 9 am, Xavier will offer the opportunity for 7th graders to take the PreHSPT. This test is similar to the test that students take as part of their application to Xavier. By taking the test, students will gain a familiarity with the format, timing, and question types. A detailed score report will be mailed after the test administration to help students understand their areas of strength and weakness. Students who score in the 90th percentile or higher will earn a $500 scholarship for their freshman year at Xavier. It will be conducted online so students will just need access to a computer with a camera to take it. The testing fee is $10 and registration for it can be done online. Contact Nicholas Grasso, Director of Admissions, nmgrasso@xavierhighschool.org with any questions.
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Enrollment Open for New Students
Enrollment for new students for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Please click here to visit our enrollment page and to download an application, or call Mrs. Bruno, our Admissions Director, if you have any questions. Please spread the word - we have no better ambassadors than our current families.
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Order your 2020-2021 school yearbook today! |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
I am sure most of you have heard that Connecticut is easing up its COVID-19 travel restrictions.
The Governor has lifted the state's travel advisory mandate. The change means the state's travel guidance is now a recommendation not a requirement.
Travelers will no longer need to test or quarantine upon return home from a trip.
The state is reminding travelers to be cautious and advises testing and quarantining.
As we approach April vacation, please continue to be diligent if you have travel plans. Although testing and quarantining is not mandatory after traveling outside of Connecticut, it is still a recommendation in order to keep those around you safe.
State of Connecticut physical requirements:
A State of Connecticut physical is required for entry into grades PreK 3, PreK 4, K and Grade 7.
Physicals for Grades PreK3, PreK 4 and K must be dated after September 1, 2020.
Physicals for Grade 7 can be dated after May 30, 2020. Students entering Grade 7 are also required to have a tetanus booster and meningitis vaccine.
A copy of the physical and immunizations should be sent to school marked “attention school nurse” before the first day of school in the fall.
If you have any questions please reach out to the school nurse, Lisa Palma.
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Just ONE More Day for the Butter Braids and Cookie Dough Sale!
Last Day to Order is Wednesday, March 24th
Orders will be delivered to school frozen on
March 30th (in time for Easter!) and will need to be picked up that afternoon.
Click the link below to start browsing!
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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUN SPRING EVENTS!
The HSA Board is busy planning several fun events and activities for the next few months. A teaser about what’s to come is below, and more details will be announced as they become available.
Coming Up In April:
Pizza Party Lunches! Thanks to our generous Auction donors, EVERY SRS class will be enjoying a pizza party with treats for lunch one day in April.
Coming Up In MAY:
May 1st: SHRED DAY! Bring your sensitive documents to the St. Rita School parking lot, and you’ll receive a disposal box for $10. We’ll handle the rest! This event is for the community, so please spread the word!
May 14th: CASH RAFFLE DRAWING! Keep an eye out for more details about the First Annual SRS 50/50 Cash Raffle! Tickets will be on sale soon.
May 21st: Family Bingo Night! Join us for an evening of (virtual) family fun! Details will be announced soon; save the date in the meantime!
May 24th: SRS Golf Tournament to be held at New Haven Country Club.
Plant Sale! Our annual plant sale will take place in early May. Get ready to spruce up your gardens and planters!
Movie and Popcorn Afternoon! Thanks to our generous Auction donors, EVERY SRS class will have a fun afternoon of movie watching and popcorn munching!
Coming Up In JUNE:
· School-wide Dress Down Day, thanks to our generous Auction donors!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Do you enjoy event planning? Want to be more involved in your school community? Please join us on the HSA Board! If you’re interested in learning more, email us at hsasrs.stritaschool@gmail.com.
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HELP US EARN CASH AND SUPPLIES THROUGH FREE REWARDS PROGRAMS!
Each year, St. Rita participates in several rewards programs. Local grocery stores (and Amazon!) allow you (the shopper) to identify St. Rita as the school you’d like to support; every time you shop, we get a percentage of the sale in the form of points (that can be used for school supplies) or cash. Last year we earned over $1600 through Stop&Shop’s program and over 150,000 points through ShopRite! We have big goals this year, and we need your help to achieve them. Please click on the links below to register your store cards, and ask your local family and friends to do the same!
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Planning to order Christmas cards or photo
gifts this holiday season? Shop through our Shutterfly Storefront, and SRS will earn an 8% commission! It may not sound like much,
but there’s no extra fee for you, and every
$1 makes a difference for our school.
Click here to shop Shutterfly via our StoreFront.
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Visit amazonsmile.com, and anytime you purchase an eligible item, Amazon will
donate a portion of the profit to our school! Select “Divine Mercy Parish
Corporation” as your charity, and St. Rita School will benefit every time you shop.
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Link your Stop & Shop Card to St. Rita School, and we’ll earn
CASH when you
buy groceries! Click here and use School ID: 06434.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! |
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The AIAC has endorsed a spring sports season. Information for baseball, softball, and track will be sent home to our middle school students sometime this week. |
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Remember all those who are suffering or have lost a loved-one during this pandemic. |
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Please pray for the Gill and Visel Families, and all of the deceased members of our
St. Rita School community.
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Click HERE to access the Weekly Health Screening Questionnaire
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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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