From the Desk of Mrs. Tiezzi

Dear SRS Parents and Guardians,

This Friday, March 24, school will be closed so teachers can attend a Teachers’ Faith Formation Day at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. At this event, Mrs. Marie Rourke will receive the “Light of Christ Award” from the Hartford Bishops’ Foundation. Marie is being recognized “as a teacher who serves as a role model to her students, a witness to Jesus, a dedicated educator, and a responsible citizen whose life is guided by Catholic principles”. Mrs. Rourke has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning, while seeking to improve our school community and culture. Congratulations Marie!

We are grateful to Mrs. Erin Bonini and Miss Erika Salsbury for their 10 years of service and dedication to our students. They also will be recognized on Friday at the Teachers’ Faith Formation Day. In addition, Sr. Anne D’Alessio will also be recognized for her 10 years as Assistant Principal at St. Rita. Congratulations to all!

I can’t believe that it is almost the end of March and Spring has finally arrived! I’m very excited to tell you that St. Rita School is buzzing with activity and we have many important events happening over the next few weeks and months. The best way for you to keep abreast of what is happening at St. Rita School, is to read the Sunday and Wednesday Constant Contacts or your weekly teacher email for more details on any of the events listed below. We will be adding dates to this calendar as Spring field trips and other events are still being planned. 

• Thursday, March 23 - NUT Coupon
• Thursday, March 23 - Religion Bee @9:30 A.M.
• Thursday, March 23 - Rosary Prayer Service for Healing @ 1:50 P.M.
• Friday, March 24 - Teacher Faith Formation Day-No School
• Tuesday, March 28 - Confessions for students in Grades 6-8
• Wednesday, March 29 - HSA On-Line Auction Opens
• Friday, March 31 - School Mass 9:00
• Thursday, April 6 - Holy Thursday -Early Dismissal Day-No Aftercare
• Thursday, April 6 - Final Day of our Lenten Project for Catholic Relief Services
• Friday, April 7 - Good Friday –No School
• Monday, April 10 - Easter Monday-No School
• Friday, April 14, 28 - School Mass 9:00
• Monday April 17 - Friday, April 21 Spring Vacation
• Wednesday, April 26 - Administrative Assistant’s Appreciation Day
• Wednesday, April 26 - NUT Coupon Day
• Friday, April 28 - Midterm Progress Reports –only to grade 6-8 students with failing grades
• Monday, May 1 - Summer Uniforms
• Monday, May 1 - School Principal’s Day
• Tuesday, May 2 - National Teacher Appreciation Day
• Friday, May 5, 12, 26 - Mass 9:00 A.M.
• Friday, May 5 @ 5:00 P.M. - Saturday, May 6 @ 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. - Beauty and the Beast
• Monday, May 8 - 6^th Grade Retreat
• Wednesday, May 10 - National School Nurse’s Day
• Wednesday, May 10 - 6^th Grade Field Trip
• Thursday, May 11 - 8^th Grade Retreat
• Saturday, May 13 - First Communion at 10:00 @ St. Rita Church
• Sunday, May 14 - Mother’s Day
• Monday, May 15 - 8^th Grade Field Trip
• Thursday, May 18 - Ascension Thursday Mass (TBD)
• Friday, May 19 - May Crowning
• Thursday, May 25 – NUT Coupon
• Friday, May 26 - Early Dismissal-No Aftercare
• Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday-No School
• Friday, June 2 - 8^th Grade Graduation Mass @ 9:00 A.M. and graduation Ceremony @ 6:00 at St. Rita Church
• Friday, June 9 – End of School Mass 9:00
• TBD - PreK Celebration, Kindergarten Celebration, School Wide trip to Camp Mt. Laurel,
• Wednesday, June 14 - Tentative Final Day of School 12:00 Dismissal

As we journey together during this Lenten season, let us pray for our school family, for those who are suffering, for peace in our world, and most especially for the victims of the earthquakes. Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. 



God Bless,

Mrs. Tiezzi

St. Rita School is holding a food drive to benefit the food pantries of St. Paul VI Parish. 

The food drive will end tomorrow, March 23. 

REQUESTED ITEMS

Week 2 - March 20 to 23

Grade 4 - Cake or Brownie Mix

Grade 5 - Peanut Butter, Jelly/Jam

Grade 6 - Pasta, Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta Sauce

Grade 7 - Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit

Grade 8 - Cereal - Hot or Cold

Connecticut Center for Education Excellence

CTCEE is Here to Help...

When can I apply for a Scholarship?

CTCEE funds students in grades K-8 with an annual $2,500 scholarship for approved applications. All applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

A parent or guardian may choose any accredited private or parochial school in Connecticut. The chosen schools must verify acceptance or enrollment of the applicant at their school. CTCEE will pay half of the $2,500 scholarship in September and January to the chosen school to be applied to the family's tuition bill.

Electronic applications are available on the CTCEE website ctcee.org.

PreK 3 is full and we have begun a waitlist.

PreK 4 is filling up quickly with a limited

number of spots available.

Kindergarten is also filling up quickly.

New Enrollment is Open for St. Rita Families! 

Applications are available on our website or contact Admissions.stritaschool@gmail.com 

for your application.

Kindly, indicate the grade your child will be entering in the Fall within your email. Please note that this is for NEW students and not students who are currently enrolled at SRS.

Contact Mrs. Bruno with questions at (203) 248-3114 or jbruno.stritaschool@gmail.com. 

Re-Enrollment for 2023-2024

A re-enrollment contract was sent out to all school families

as we have started planning for the 2023-2024 school year.

We have been discussing many exciting initiatives for next school year and I am hoping that you and your family will be part of it.

The re-enrollment contract should be returned to the

office as soon as possible to guarantee your

child's seat for next year..

  In theatre news, our cast for Disney's BEAUTY & THE BEAST jr. has been working hard at rehearsal to bring our SRS families a wonderful show in May. 

You can help support the musical by ordering

your own show shirt! 

The t-shirts are black with a white show logo, and available in youth, adult and plus sizes. Interested? Please send in $15 per shirt by cash or check made out to St. Rita's School by March 31st. Put your payment in an envelope to the main office marked SHOW SHIRTS, and be sure to indicate your shirt size. Buy them for the entire family! You will be recognized in the audience during the show.



*Cast and crew members do not need to order shirts.

Have you checked our

lost & found?

Parents - please have your child/ren check the bin at the top of the gym stairs.

Our new Saint Paul VI Parish app is now available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones.

Stay connected with our parish throughtou the week with instant notifications. Also enjoy many additional features like prayers, daily reading, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Msss or confessions, and much more.

Download the app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish.

Crusader Camp Registration will

open April 1, 2023.

Registration instructions will follow.

HSA Upcoming Events

Online Auction

March 29 - April 2

Easter Egg Hunt

April 1

Middle School Play

May 5 and 6

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

Week of May 8

Mother Son Event

May 19

Family Event

TBD

*Father Daughter Pictures Coming Soon!

Nurse's Corner

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

When school is dismissed early due to inclement weather,

there will be no after care.

When school is delayed due to inclement weather,

before care will still operate,

beginning at 7 am, at a cost of $15.

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.

Please pray for all those that have suffered in Ukraine, Turkey, & Syria,

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.