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,
Like everyone else in the world, today the faculty at St. Rita School is heartbroken over the mass shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas. We are praying for the children and teachers that were killed and for their families. We are praying for the citizens of Uvalde, its leaders and first responders. We will continue to pray for and work towards an end to this senseless cycle of violence that has impacted our community, our country and our world. Please be assured that everyone at St. Rita School takes the responsibility to protect your children very seriously. Our teachers and students will continue to follow the safety protocols that we have in place and we also will continue to update and enhance those systems in order to make sure every student and faculty member feels safe in our school.
Congratulations to the members of our school band and choir for the terrific performance at our outdoor concert yesterday. Thank you to our band teacher, Mrs. Hernandez and our choir teacher, Mrs. Celso for sharing their love of music with our students.
Friday is an early dismissal day for all students and staff. School will close at 12:00. There is no aftercare. It is also a Friday fun day and each class will view a movie, eat popcorn and have a pizza luncheon courtesy of our very generous parents who donated to the auction. Thank you to everyone who supported the auction.
School will be closed on Monday in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. This is a time that we honor those who have died in our nation’s wars. Please spend some time with your child/ren talking to them and reflecting on the subject of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so we could live in the land of the free.
Thank you for entrusting your children to our care. Enjoy the upcoming holiday weekend with your family and friends. Stay safe and be well.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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Lord, we pray for those who have been devastated by recent tragedies. We remember those who have lost their lives so suddenly. We hold in our hearts the families forever changed by grief and loss. Bring them consolation and comfort. Surround them with our prayers for strength. Bless those who have survived and heal their memories of trauma and devastation. May they have the courage to face the days ahead. Help us to respond with generosity in prayer, in assistance, and in comfort to the best of our abilities. Keep our hearts focused on the needs of all the community.
We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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We have made a few changes to our
end of year calendar:
- Aftercare ends on Thursday, June 9. There is NO aftercare June 10, 13, 14, & 15.
- PreK 3 & 4 end on Friday, June 10 with an early dismissal day.
- Grades K-7 end of year field trip is on Friday, June 10. No aftercare is available.
- June 13-15 are all early dismissal days-No lunch and no aftercare.
On Friday, June 10, students in grades kindergarten through grade 7 will participate in an end-of-school field trip to Camp Mt. Laurel in Hamden. Outdoor games and activities will be provided to our students by the YMCA staff. This year the pool will be open for swimming. The pool will be staffed by certified lifeguards. If you do not want your child to swim, please do not send him/her with a bathing suit and towel. The cost of the field trip is $25.00 (cash only please) which includes bus transportation, camp fee, snacks and lunch. The permission slip was sent home via your child and must be returned with the $25 cash fee by May 31.
Registration for our Summer Fun Camp is currently being accepted. Once the programs fill up, a waiting list will be established. The Summer Fun Camp is open to students entering grade kindergarten through grade 5. Staffing and programming need to be decided so please do not hesitate to register as we have opened this up to the parishioners of our parish.
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Middle School Teacher Needed
St. Rita School is currently seeking candidates for a full-time English/Language Arts teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. The ELA teacher is an integral part of the middle school team and one of two ELA teachers for the 100+students in grades 6-8.
Qualified candidates are asked to send their resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation and proof of certification to ptiezzi.stritaschool@gmail.com
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BLACKBAUD FINANCIAL TUITION MANAGEMENT - Financial Aid Portal
On May 11, 2022, the portal for financial aid will be open for applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. The portal will remain open until July 23, 2022. In order to apply for financial aid, you must be current in tuition for 2021-2022 and registered with a deposit for 2022-2023. Please note there is a limited amount of financial aid available so applications will be reviewed on a first come first served basis.
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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 are available online
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The gardens behind the school have been planted!
The produce will support the parish food pantries.
If you and your student would like to help with watering, garden maintenance, or harvest, please contact Ann Bruchansky at abruchansky@comcast.net.
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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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HSA
Home/School Association
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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.
Upcoming Event
Cash Raffle - June 10
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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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Attention grade 6 parents:
Physicals for grade 7 are due before the first day of school in August. Please send in a copy of your child's physical (dated after May 1, 2021) and immunization record ( Tetanus and meningitis vaccine) as soon as it has been completed. If your child is getting a physical over the summer please let me know that it has been scheduled. Only those students that have handed in a physical form and immunization record will be allowed to start 7th grade in August.
PreK and K physicals are also due before the first day of school in August. Please send a copy of the physical and immunization record to the health office as soon as they are completed.
If your child is scheduled to have a yearly physical in the fall, please send in a copy of the 2021 physical and immunization record. That will be acceptable to begin school.
Please reach out to me with any questions.
Thank you
Lisa Palma, RN
Saint Rita School Nurse
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SHA will be hosting an Intro To SHA webinar next Thursday June 2nd at 6:30 pm for families who are interested in getting a jump start on next year’s application process.
The PDF includes the link to register, but the information
can also be found on our website at
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Please pray for all 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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