From the Desk of Mrs. Tiezzi
Dear St. Rita Parents/Guardians,
Yesterday our Student Council hosted a very moving prayer service in honor of the International World Day of Peace. Although we had to split the students into two groups to accommodate everyone safely, we were finally able to come together as a school community to pray with and for each other. A beautiful peace chain was displayed outside yesterday and will be hung in our front entryway to remind all our students of their peace promises. Please encourage your son or daughter to be the eyes, feet and hands of Jesus, by demonstrating for others how to be a peacemaker.
If you drop your child off in the mornings your assistance is needed:
- If you arrive before 7:50 in the morning, please do not block both lanes of traffic into the parking lot. Leave the left hand lane open so teachers can freely travel to their parking spaces.
- Please do not block the crosswalk. Four cars may unload students at the same time. Two cars in front of the crosswalk and two cars behind the crosswalk. Do not allow your child to cross at any other spot except the designated crosswalk. If you have your child seated on the right hand side of your car they can quickly and safely exit on their own.
- Instruct your child to always wait for the traffic monitor before crossing.
- If you are dropping your child off outside of school property, please drop them off on Gillies Road so they can safely walk up the stairs and onto the school property without having to cross over the parking lot.
The bussing situation continues to be problematic due to a nationwide bus driver shortage. First Student, our bus provider, has been working tirelessly to rectify the problems. In addition to the nationwide shortage, a number of our St. Rita drivers have been experiencing health issues which have precipitated combining bus routes in the A.M. and P.M. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated. Please keep all our bus drivers in your prayers.
Please do not allow your children to climb the trees on the school property as this is a safety issue. Also, be sure to read about all the great events and fundraisers our Home-School Association is undertaking. Thank you for your support of their efforts!
There is no school on Monday, September 27 in order for our teachers to attend the Archdiocesan Teaching and Learning Conference “Bridging Instruction to Achievement” where they will learn strategies that holistically integrate SEL (social-emotional learning) across all classrooms, schools, ages, and content areas. This conference allows our teachers time to collaborate with other Catholic school teachers from the surrounding areas to improve student instruction and learning.
On October 5, the students will switch to our winter uniform. Please refer to our family handbook for the proper winter uniform dress code. Our uniform exchange will be available for one more week. If you are in need of any uniform pieces please stop by and see if we have something available for you. Thank you to everyone who donated gently used uniforms.
This afternoon the autumn season begins. We will continue to take our students outside daily so they can appreciate the beautiful fall colors and the cooler weather. Please be sure they are dressed appropriately so they are comfortable as the weather continues to change. Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Stay safe and be well.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Principal
