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
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Dear SRS Parents and Guardians,
Today the financial aid portal was opened for applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. The portal will remain open until July 23, 2022. In order to apply for financial aid, your tuition account must be current and your child must be reregistered for the upcoming school year. A separate email was sent out to all our families yesterday with more specific instructions regarding the Blackbaud Financial Tuition Management program. Please refer to it or call the business office at 203-248-5513 if you have any additional questions.
The cast and crew for our first outdoor play, Anne Jr., have been practicing for months and are so excited for opening night! Our play will be held this weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 13-14. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the gate. The Friday show is at 6:00 pm and Saturday shows at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm! Be sure to bring your our comfy chair to enjoy the show.
On Friday, June 10, students in kindergarten through grade 7 will participate in an end of school year field trip to Camp Mt. Laurel in Hamden. Outdoor games and activities will be provided to our students by the YMCA staff. This year the pool will be open for swimming. The pool will be staffed by certified lifeguards. If you do not want your child to swim please do not send him/her with a bathing suit and towel. The cost of the field trip is $25.00 (cash only please) which includes bus transportation, camp fee, snacks and lunch. The permission slip will be sent home with your child this week and must be returned with the $25 cash fee by May 31.
Mrs. Doucette, our middle school language arts teacher, has informed me that she will be retiring at the end of this school year. We are grateful to Mrs. Doucette for her dedication and commitment to her students over the past 18 years and wish her a happy and healthy retirement. If you know of a teacher who would be interested in interviewing for the open position, please have them contact me directly.
We are seeing an uptick of COVID cases within our school community, and classes where cases exist have been notified. Please monitor your child for any signs of illness and do not send him/her to school ill. If you are in need of additional COVID tests please call the school nurse and we will send them home to you.
Thank you for entrusting your child/ren to our care. Enjoy the beautiful warm and sunny weather.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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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.
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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
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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. |
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HSA
Home/School Association
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The LAST N.U.T Coupon day is
Wednesday, May 18!
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The N.U.T. Coupon sign-up has been closed, but if you missed it, you can still dress down.
Please send in cash or check in an envelope to the office labeled N.U.T. Coupon with your child’s name and grade.
$5.00 for the remaining dress down day.
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 Events
Annie Jr. - School Play - May 13 & 14
Father/Daughter Dance - May 20
Cash Raffle - June 10
SRS 65th Birthday Party
End of Year Family Picnic - June 10
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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!
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During the last two weeks in May the nurse will be conducting scoliosis screening for girls in grades 5 and 7 and boys in Grade 8.
The process is as follows:
The students will come to the health office during their gym class one at a time.
They will stand with their back to the nurse and remove their shirt. Girls can wear a bra.
The nurse will observe the back and spine for any curvatures and then have the student bend over, checking for any abnormalities.
The student will then put their shirt back on with their back to the nurse.
A notice will be going home this week. If you choose to not have your child checked for scoliosis please fill out the bottom of the form and return it to school before May 16.
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FAIRFIELD PREP 6th & 7th GRADE
INFORMATION NIGHT
Fairfield Prep is excited to invite parents & their sons to our 6th & 7th Grade Information Night on
May 5 from 7:00-8:00 pm.
The event will be an opportunity to visit our campus and learn more about Fairfield Prep’s mission, values, academics and co-curricular activities. You'll hear about the experiences of our current students & faculty, our plans for the future, and what makes Fairfield Prep such a special place for your son’s high school experience.
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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. |
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Please pray for all the deceased members of our
St. Rita School community.
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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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