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 St. Rita Parents/Guardians,

Veteran’s Day is tomorrow (November 11) and St. Rita School will be open for a full day of learning. Teachers will spend time during the day tomorrow to teach our students about the sacrifices service members and their families make year round. Please take time out of your workday to acknowledge those men and women you know who so valiantly have sacrificed to keep our country safe.

Please save the dates for our upcoming Christmas Pageant and Concert. The band, chorus, and students in grades 4 & 5 will perform on Tuesday, December 14 at 1:15 at St. Rita Church. The Nativity Christmas Pageant, which is presented by the students in kindergarten through grade 3, will be on Wednesday, December 15, at 1:15 P.M. at St. Rita Church. Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, two guests per student will be allowed and masks must be worn. The event will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person.

On January 10, 2020 St. Rita will host an Internet Safety program for both students and parents. Scott Driscoll, President of Internet Safety Concepts and former law enforcement youth officer, will present three separate programs: an in-school program for grades 4-5 students, another for grades 6-8 students, and an evening virtual program for parents. Scott’s presentation will heighten students’ awareness of what could happen if they are not thinking about safety or the consequences of using today’s ever changing technology. The parent program shows parents the positives and potential pitfalls of today’s most popular technology applications. More details will be shared closer to the event.

Please remember the following dates:

Picture Retake Day and Sibling Picture Day - November 19
(click HERE to sign up)
Thanksgiving Food Drive – ongoing until Friday
MS Trip to Mercy High School - November 18
Thanksgiving Break - November 24-26
End of 1st Trimester - Monday, November 30
1st Reconciliation - Friday, December 10 @1:30 P.M.

Now that the colder weather has arrived, be sure your child comes to school with a winter jacket. Students are outside daily, weather permitting, and need to be dressed appropriately to really enjoy their outside time. Thanks for all that you are doing to help keep our students healthy and safe.

Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Enjoy the beautiful colors of fall and bundle up, winter is coming!! 



God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Principal
In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11th and World Kindness Day on November 13th, Girl Scout Troop 67122 painted Kindness Rocks for Connecticut Veterans. The troop includes 6th Grade Student from St. Rita’s School, Samantha Langella. The Cadette Girl Scouts met VA Kindness Committee Chairperson Ms. Esmeralda Ortiz at the West Haven VA’s Kindness Rock Garden Barrel in the VA Courtyard. The Girl Scout Troop installed a weed barrier and a new sign for the Kindness Rock Garden in addition to delivering over 85 inspirational Kindness Rocks painted by the troop. The Girl Scouts were honored by the VA Kindness Committee with a VA Helping Hands Pin for their community service.
Pictured Left to Right: Bryan Little (Troop Leader), Samantha Langella, Alana Little & Samantha Bankowski (Cadette Girl Scouts), and Lisa Frantsve-Little (Troop Leader)
St. Rita School will be conducting a Thanksgiving Food Collection
for the St. Rita Food Pantry.
Each grade is asked to bring in
the following items:

Pre K - canned vegetables
Kindergarten - Cake Mix, frosting
Grade 1 - Small cans of coffee, small boxes of regular tea
Grade 2 - Turkey or chicken gravy
Grade 3 - Boxed mashed potatoes, canned potatoes, canned yams
Grade 4 - Tuna
Grade 5 - Cookies, crackers
Middle School - $5 cash or $5 gift card to Stop & Shop or Shop Rite

Please bring items in by Friday, November 12. The food will be distributed on Saturday, November 20.
Back by popular demand, the Columbiette cookbook, Divine Delights, was reprinted since its first printing sold out in three weeks!

This hard cover, looseleaf notebook style cookbook contains over 400 recipes, shared by the Columbiettes and friends, with many dedicated in memory of loved ones. It also contains recipes from several local establishments and is a wonderful holiday gift. 

The cost is $20. Checks must be made out to Divine Mercy Columbiettes. The Columbiettes are selling them at St. Rita Church following the 4:00PM Mass on Saturday, and 9:00AM and 11:30AM Masses on Sunday.

You may also order by emailing divinemercycolumbiettes@gmail.com 
Picture Re-Take Day for students who
were absent on Picture Day
or need retakes, or
for families that would like Sibling Pictures,
will be on
Friday, November 19, 2021

Click HERE to sign up for
retakes/make-ups/sibling photos.

*Please note that if your child is having retakes, they must return the original photo package on Friday, November 19.
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Click HERE to order!

Yearbook Order Code: 7912222
Early Bird Price: $25
if ordered by January 31st!
after January 31st the price will be $30
Yearbook Includes:
• Sturdy softcover with protective coating
• All-color pages that vibrantly capture your memories
throughout the school year
• Durable saddle-stitched binding that keeps the
yearbook intact through wear and tear

Nurse's Corner
Travel and COVID

Currently, we are following these guidelines for travel:

-If you are traveling internationally and are NOT vaccinated you must quarantine for 7 days once returning to the USA and get tested on days 3-5. Students can return to school on day 8 with proof of a negative PCR test. 

-If you are traveling internationally and you ARE vaccinated you do not need to quarantine upon return to the USA. You should still be tested on days 3-5 and self monitor for any COVID symptoms. Students can return to school upon return from your destination.

- For Domestic travel we currently have no restrictions. You should remain cautious if you are not vaccinated by wearing a mask while traveling, washing hands frequently and avoiding crowded areas. Students can return to school upon return from your destination but should get tested on days 3-5 and self monitor for symptoms. 
HSA
Home/School Association
The HSA Executive Board is looking for a parent or parents to chair the next fundraiser. It is a catalog fundraiser, so most of the work can be done on your own time. We will also be here to help and support you.

Please reach out if you are interested. We need parents to continue to help out in order to raise the necessary funds for our school.

Thank you,
The HSA Executive Board
Hello Saint Rita Families,

We would love to have more parents get involved this year! There are many different opportunities to volunteer. There is something for everyone, from one day events to long term commitments, and some can even be done at home on your own time.

The time and efforts of our volunteers are essential and very much appreciated!

Please review the upcoming events the HSA is planning on the back of this page. We will need volunteers to be able to make these happen, so visit the sign-up genius and let us know how you can help. We are always open to new ideas as well!
We are looking forward to working with you,

The HSA Executive Board

Hsasrs.stritaschool@gmail.com

2021-2022 School Year HSA Volunteers Needed:

  • Boon Supply
  • Father/Daughter Dance
  • Mother/Son Event
  • Butterbraid and Cookie Dough Sale
  • Christmas Event
  • Bingo
  • Book Fair
  • Plant Sale
  • Cash Raffle
  • Uniform Swap

  • Room Parents - 2 parents per homeroom to help support the teachers as needed.

  • Shopping Fundraisers
  • Scrip Fundraiser
  • Amazon Smile
  • Box Tops
Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius Link

Upcoming Events: More Details Coming Soon!

  • Shred Day- November 6th
All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained and vaccinated for COVID-19. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.  
Please pray for all those who are suffering or have lost a loved-one during this pandemic.
Please pray for 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