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
Dear SRS Parents and Guardians,

Happy June!! After another long and winding road, we have now turned that last corner and are headed for the finish line for the second COVID-19 marathon school year. Thank you parents, students, grandparents and teachers for your support during this unprecedented school year. School will close for students in grades 1-7 at noon on Wednesday, June 15. The last day for PreK 3 & 4 is Friday, June 10, and for kindergarten, Tuesday, June 14. PreK and K teachers will provide further details regarding the end of school celebrations.

Our last Mass of the year will be an outdoor Mass at the outdoor classroom to celebrate our accomplishments. We would like to invite our school families to join us at Mass, weather permitting on Thursday, June 9 at 11:00 A.M. Please bring your own lawn chair and sit behind the school students and teachers.

On Friday, June 10, we will be taking a school-wide field trip (grades K-7) to Camp Mt. Laurel in Hamden.  The pool will be open, so if you do not want your child to swim please do not send them with a bathing suit. Certified life guards will be on duty.  Students will participate in many other activities such as archery, scavenger hunt, rock wall/challenge course, arts and crafts, field games, human foosball, gaga ball and hiking. Please have your child dress appropriately for the weather with proper footwear, sun glasses, swim suit and towel. Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied before your child arrives at school. Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided.  Please have your child bring a water bottle and please label their personal items. The Y staff will conduct all the activities and the St. Rita teachers and staff members will serve as chaperones.

Thank you to all the SRS families who so generously sponsored the classroom pizza party and movie day last Friday. All the students and teachers enjoyed the Fun Friday. Thank you also to the families who sponsored yesterday’s school-wide dress down day. It was great to be able to dress comfortably for the hot summer-like weather.

We are still accepting applications for our upcoming summer fun camp for students entering grades kindergarten through grade 5. If you are interested in having your child attend, please register before school ends. Space is limited to 30 students per session. Please click HERE to register.
Dates to Remember
June 2 Graduation Luncheon and Celebration
June 3 Graduation Mass (9:00 A.M.) and Ceremony (6:30 P.M.)
June 6 Field Day Grades 4-7
June 6 Aftercare Closes at 4:00 P.M.
June 7 PreK Field Day
June 8 K-3 Field Day
June 8 4th Grade Field Trip
June 9 End of year Outdoor Mass at 11:00 followed by STUCO Installation
June 9 Final Day for aftercare and hot lunch program
June 10 Grade K-7 Field trip
June 10 50/50 Cash Raffle Drawing
June 10 No Mass
June 10 Last Day for PreK3
June 10 PreK 4 Celebration at 10:00
June 13 Early Dismissal (12:00) NO Aftercare
June 14 Flag Day
June 14 Kindergarten celebration
June 14 Early Dismissal (12:00) NO Aftercare
June 15
 Final Day of School, Report Card distributed, Dismissal at 12:00.
June 20 1st Day of Summer Camp

Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Have a glorious week. Be well and stay safe.


God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
All accounts - tuition, lunch, before- and after-care, must be paid in full and all St. Rita issued books, technology devices, sports, or other equipment must be turned in in order for your child's report card to be issued.  
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
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.
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
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.
HSA
Home/School Association
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
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!
Nurse's Corner
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
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 
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.
Please pray for all the deceased members of our
St. Rita School community.
St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016
www.stritaschool.org