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
Dear St. Rita Parents,
I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Joanna Robinson has accepted the newly created position of Dean of Student Life here at St. Rita School for the upcoming school year. The Dean of Student Life will provide leadership and direction in all programs impacting student life: formation, discipline, and co-curricular activities. The Dean will collaborate with key constituents (staff, faculty, advisors, parents, and students) to set priorities for student formation. Mrs. Robinson will continue to teach in a limited capacity. Msgr. Joe, Sr. Anne and I are very excited to welcome Joanna to our leadership team.
In addition to her current duties, our PE teacher, Mrs. Tiffany Palowski will be taking over the position of Athletic Director for the upcoming school year. She will be taking over the position from Mike and Trisha D’Errico whose daughters will be graduating this year. We thank the D’Errico’s for all their hard work over the past three years and look forward to working with Mrs. Palowski to restart our athlete programs in the fall.
Yesterday information about our upcoming kindergarten through eighth grade field trip to Camp Mountain Laurel in Hamden was sent home to all students and is available in the pick-up boxes for our remote learners. It will also be emailed to the remote learning parents. The cost of the trip is $20 cash which covers the cost of facility fee and transportation. Camp Mountain Laurel staff members will organize the activities and our teachers and support staff will serve as chaperones. On that same day, students in the three PreK classes will have a Mad Science in- school field trip along with outdoor activities.
We have a limited number of openings available in our upcoming summer fun camp for students entering grades kindergarten through grade 5. If you are interested in having your child attend, please register soon. Space is limited to 30 students per session. A number of people have inquired about having a child attend both summer camp and the summer academic program concurrently. The cost to do is $175 a week. Please submit both applications when you register.
Our summer academic program is available for students entering grades 1 through 8 and will be held during the month of July. If you have chosen to keep your child as a remote learner this past year, it is strongly recommended that your child attend at least two sessions of our summer academic program. As your child has been working remotely for over 12 months and will return to in-person learning after 18 months, the summer program will allow your child to reacclimatize into a school setting in a relaxed atmosphere and also allow our teachers to better assess their academic progress. The cost of the program is $100 a week, a bargain compared to hiring a private tutor.
Tomorrow is the day that Governor Lamont is reopening the state and is eliminating the mask mandate. This does not apply to schools or school property. Students, teachers, parents, grandparents and visitors are expected to wear a mask while on school property. Thank you for helping to keep our SRS community safe.
Thank you for entrusting your child /ren to our care. If you have an opportunity to send in flowers to adorn our Blessed Mother statutes, please do so. Also, the Archbishop has ended the dispensation for Catholics to attend Sunday Mass. All churches are open to the faithful once again and we are obligated to attend Sunday Mass in person, if physically able. Have a great week.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Principal
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
Saturday, May 22 - Feast Day of St. Rita
Sunday, May 23 - Feast of Pentecost-Mass dispensation rescinded
Monday, May 24 - St. Rita School Golf Tournament
Tuesday, May 25 - Band Concert @ 1:45 (bring your own lawn chair)
Friday, May 28 - NUT Coupon, Auction school-wide pizza party and early dismissal (12:00)
Sunday, May 30 - Msgr. Joe’s Birthday
Monday, May 31 - No School-Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, June 1 - Rain Date for Band Concert
Wednesday, June 2 - Auction School wide dress down day
Thursday, June 3 - MS Field Day
Thursday, June 3 - D-Day
Friday, June 4 - Graduation Mass
Friday, June 4 - PreK Field Day
Monday, June 7 - K-8 to Camp Mountain Laurel and PreK Mad Science in-school program
Tuesday, June 8 - 8th grade yearbook breakfast
Wednesday, June 9 - 8th grade luncheon celebration
Thursday, June 10 - K-2 Field Day
Thursday, June 10 - Graduation 6:30 PM (attendance is restricted)
Friday, June 11 - Grade 3-5 Field Day
Monday, June 14-Wednesday, June16 - Early Dismissal Days (12:00)
Monday, June 14 - PreK Celebration
Monday, June 14 - Flag Day
Tuesday, June 15 - Kindergarten Celebration
Wednesday, June 16 = Outdoor Mass for last day of school-time to be determined
Sunday. June 20 - Father’s Day
Monday, June 21 - Summer Camp Begins
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Prayer Garden
Please note that the new Prayer Garden, which includes the statue of Mary, is a place for quite prayer and contemplation, and a place of respect.. We would appreciate your help in keeping that area quiet and free from distractions, so those who use it may use it as intended. Children should not be using it as a play area.
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in the park(ing lot)!!
Please mark your calendars for
Tuesday, May 25
(rain date Tuesday, June 1st)
at 1:45 pm in the St. Rita School parking lot.
All St. Rita band members will be performing.
Come and enjoy the music as the students perform the songs they have been learning throughout the year.
Please bring your own chairs. Parents may take students home after the concert.
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Sports and Enrichment Camps:
Summer at Lauralton
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Summer at Lauralton is a non-profit sports and enrichment program that caters to students entering in second through eighth graders. Our programs allow campers to explore fields of science, sports, Harry Potter and so much more! This year, because of COVID, spots are limited, and we are taking all the steps necessary to keep kids safe and engaged for four weeks of summer fun.
Please click HERE to download the brochure.
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Financial Aid Information
On May 1, 2021, the portal for financial aid will be open for applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. The portal will remain open until July 15, 2021. In order to apply for financial aid, you must be current in tuition for 2020-2021 and registered with a deposit for 2021-2022. Please remember there is a limited amount of financial aid available so applications will be reviewed on a first come first served basis.
If you already have an account, the same login id and password will work from last year. If you are a new user, you may create a new account by following the prompts.
The application fee is $35.00 and is paid online. If paying the fee would preclude you from applying for financial aid, please contact the Business Office at (203) 248-5513 for further information.
You will need access to your 2020 tax return and all applicable tax documents to complete the application.
Families that receive awards will be notified by email in mid July and will be asked to contact the Business Office at (203) 248-5513 to accept their award and indicate how to spread the award over their payment plan. If you do not receive an award, you will also be notified. A waiting list will also be maintained as financial aid does occasionally become available during the academic year.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Paula Nugent, Business Manager, at (203) 248-5513.
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Birthday Celebrations
Miss Erin, our food service coordinator, has a variety of NUT FREE snacks (chips, homemade cookies or ice pops) available for purchase as a way to celebrate your child's birthday with his/her classmates Each item is $1.00 (cash only).
If interested, please notify Miss Erin via email 24 to 48 hours in advance with the date and homeroom teacher and the the snack item you would like to purchase. Please have your student bring in the cash for Miss Erin on the celebration day. Feel free to email her for any additional information.
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Summer Camp/Enrichment Program Information
Click HERE to download the Summer Camp Flyer
Click HERE to download the
Summer Camp Registration Packet
Click HERE to download the Summer Academic
Program Flyer
Click HERE to download the Summer Academic
Program Registration Packet
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We have a handful of Open Enrollment lawn signs available. Email Mrs. Bruno (jbruno.stritaschool@gmail.com) if you would like one, or stop by the Admissions office to grab yours before they're gone. Thank you for helping us spread the word!
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COVID update and End of the year reminders from the health office:
As I am sure you have heard, the governor has lifted some of the mask requirements. Children and adults in schools are still required to wear masks for the remainder of this school year.
If your child has received the COVID vaccination please send in the documentation so that It can be recorded in their health record. This will impact future exposure and quarantine.
As always, if your child is exhibiting any signs or symptoms of COVID, please keep them home and contact your child's pediatrician for instruction.
Medication Pick up:
If your child has medication in the health office, please make arrangements to pick it up on the last day of school. Medication can not go home with the child. Any medication not picked up on the last day will be discarded.
Required physicals:
Children entering grades PreK, K and 7th grade are required to have a physical dated within the year. A copy of that physical and immunization record must be in the health office before the start of school in the fall. These can be mailed into school over the summer. Please mark the envelope: Attention School Nurse
Scoliosis Screenings:
The last mandated health screenings will be done next week for girls in grades 5 and 7 and boys in grade 8. A letter went home today explaining the screening. If you would like to opt out of this screening please complete the form and send it back by Friday.
Lastly, thank you everyone for your patience and understanding during this crazy year. Because of your diligence, our infection rate here at St. Rita's School was very low.
I wish everyone a safe, healthy and relaxing summer.
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DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE
GOLF TOURNAMENT!
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The 23rd Annual SRS Golf Tournament
is just around the corner…
Need an excuse to get out of the office?
TREAT YOUR CLIENTS TO A DAY ON THE GOLF COURSE!
Monday, May 24th
New Haven Country Club, Hamden CT
Please click HERE to download the brochure for registration and sponsorship information. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions! Hsasrs.stritaschool@gmail.com
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Do you enjoy event planning? Want to be more involved in your school community? Please join us on the HSA Board! If you’re interested in learning more, email us at hsasrs.stritaschool@gmail.com.
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HELP US EARN CASH AND SUPPLIES THROUGH FREE REWARDS PROGRAMS!
Each year, St. Rita participates in several rewards programs. Local grocery stores (and Amazon!) allow you (the shopper) to identify St. Rita as the school you’d like to support; every time you shop, we get a percentage of the sale in the form of points (that can be used for school supplies) or cash. Last year we earned over $1600 through Stop&Shop’s program and over 150,000 points through ShopRite! We have big goals this year, and we need your help to achieve them. Please click on the links below to register your store cards, and ask your local family and friends to do the same!
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Planning to order Christmas cards or photo
gifts this holiday season? Shop through our Shutterfly Storefront, and SRS will earn an 8% commission! It may not sound like much,
but there’s no extra fee for you, and every
$1 makes a difference for our school.
Click here to shop Shutterfly via our StoreFront.
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Visit amazonsmile.com, and anytime you purchase an eligible item, Amazon will
donate a portion of the profit to our school! Select “Divine Mercy Parish
Corporation” as your charity, and St. Rita School will benefit every time you shop.
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Link your Stop & Shop Card to St. Rita School, and we’ll earn
CASH when you
buy groceries! Click here and use School ID: 06434.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! |
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Remember all those who are suffering or have lost a loved-one during this pandemic. |
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Please pray for the Jones, Polinsky, and Gill Families, and all of the deceased members of our
St. Rita School community.
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Click HERE to access the Weekly Health Screening Questionnaire
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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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