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From the Desk of Mrs. Tiezzi
Dear St. Rita Parents/Guardians,
Please join us for our annual celebration of National Catholic Schools Week, beginning this Sunday, January 28. We will be kicking off Catholic Schools Week (January 28-February 3) with student-led Masses at all three churches. Thank you to the students and families who have volunteered to be lectors, gift bearers and altar servers for the 8:00 A.M. Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 10:00 A.M. Mass at Blessed Sacrament, and 11:30 A.M. Mass at St. Rita. Please help us fill all 3 churches with our St. Rita School families. Students are asked to wear their school uniforms at Mass to show their school pride and receive a free dress down day coupon from Fr. Tiano. Please see Mrs. Hamling at OLMC, Mrs. Fortuna at Blessed Sacrament, and Sr. Anne or Mrs. Robinson at St. Rita to receive your coupon. Please check the date on the coupon for the no uniform redemption date.
This year’s CSW theme -“Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community”- highlights our focus on academic excellence, faith development, dedication to community service and future success. We’ve planned a variety of events to show how we are doing as a community at St. Rita School.
Sunday—Celebrate Our Parish - Please attend either the 8:00 Mass at OLMC, 10:00 Mass at Blessed Sacrament or the 11:30 Mass at St. Rita, wearing your school uniform.
Monday—Celebrate Our Nation - Our students will be making thank you treats for our firemen, police, bus drivers, and crossing guards.
Tuesday—Celebrate Our Students - On different days during the week the students will participate in events such as field trips, buddy activities, or special presentations.
Wednesday—Celebrate Our Faculty and Staff - HSA will provide a special treat for the teachers.
Thursday—Celebrate Our Community – NJHS, along with Noah, one of our grade 2 students, will be sponsoring a Lego toy and PJ drive. For a donation of a new pair of pajamas or an unused Lego kit, students in all grade levels may wear their PJ’s to school on Thursday. Proper footwear only - no slippers or crocs. All items will be donated to Yale Children’s Oncology Department. The collection will begin on Monday.
Friday—Celebrate Our Sisters - Join us for 9:00 Mass and presentation of the January Awards. The Mass will be offered in thanksgiving for Sr. Anne D’Alessio and Sr. Barbara Matazzaro, and all men and women consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience on the World Day of Consecrated Life.
Earlier this week midterm progress reports were mailed home via the USPS to parents of students in grades 4-8 who have grades less than 70% in any major subject. I am somewhat concerned about the number of students who received progress reports due to incomplete work. Responsibility for completing and turning in one’s work is critical to success in school. We have many students who make excuses for not doing their work. Please encourage your child to follow-up with their teacher(s) regarding their poor grades. Parents of students in grades 4-8 are able to view student grades via our EduConnect portal at anytime and may request bi-weekly progress reports by checking the appropriate box on the parent page of the portal.
Together teachers, administrators, staff, students, and parents fuel the light of faith by working to build a spirit of the gospel to benefit the human family. Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful school.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Principal
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