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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 SRS Parents,
I hope you all enjoyed your unexpected long weekend. Please be advised that yesterday’s last minute school cancellation was made by the Superintendent of Schools in Hamden due to concerns about power outages, downed trees and wires. SRS notifies parents via email and TV stations (3, 8 and 30) regarding the change in school status. Please be sure you check on days when the weather is questionable.
Tomorrow is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. Students in grades PreK-4 through grade 8 will be attending Mass @ 9:00 A.M. Students in grades kindergarten through grade 8 will also be attending Mass on Friday @ 8:45 A.M. for First Friday. Students who have best exemplified the virtue of gratitude for the month of October will be recognized after Mass on Friday.
Congratulations and good luck to the John Amatrudo, Brendan Barnett, and Jack Frioni (trumpet), John Crosby (trombone) and Ryan LaPolt (clarinet) who have auditioned and were accepted into the CT Future Musicians Southern Honors Regional Band. They will be performing with over 30 other musicians in a concert on Saturday, November 4 at 3:00 P.M. at Norte Dame High School in West Haven.
The virtue for the month of November is peacefulness. Peacefulness is a way of approaching conflict with others so that no one is made wrong. It is being fair to others and yourself. Peace is giving up the love of power for the power of love. Peace begins with ourselves and involves mutual respect and collaboration among people. Let us make a conscience effort to practice peacefulness in our school, homes and workplaces so that peace will spread throughout our world.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Trunk or Treat and Middle School dance on Friday evening. It was wonderful to see so many people in attendance. Have a wonderful and safe Halloween with your children.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
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Upcoming Virtus Training
December 5th
6:00PM
DPC at
St. Rita CHURCH
COMEDY SHOW
St. Rita Columbiettes are hosting “Misgivings” on Saturday, November 4, a one man comedy show of stories and one liners about growing up Catholic. Join us to share in this “divine comedy of belly laughs, blessings, blarney and bingo.” The event will take place at St. Stephen’s Church Hall: 7 pm social hour, 8 pm showtime. Tickets are on sale for $25. Further details attached.
Tickets can be purchased following all Divine Mercy Parish masses this weekend October 28 & 29 or reserved by contacting Kathi Wheatley at
or Joanne Johnson at
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Congratulations to our St. Rita Regional Winners who competed in the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge in Wallingford on Saturday! Christian Bruno, Nicholas Bruno and Kate Frioni, will be moving on to the State Competition on Saturday, November 4, in New Britain. Good Luck Students!
Pictured left to right (back row): Tom Talalai, State Soccer Chairman, Chris Gonzalez, Knights of Columbus Youth Activity Director, Wayne Bruno, Knights of Columbus St. Rita Youth Activity Director, Christian Bruno - 14 Year Old Regional Winner, Nicholas Bruno - 12 Year Old Regional Winner. Not pictured: Kate Frioni - 10 Year Old Regional Winner, MacKenzie Ledford (13) - 2nd Place."
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IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT YOU MUST CALL THE OFFICE PRIOR TO 9AM
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SACRED HEART ACADEMY PRESENTS ....CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG!
Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious." Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award-nominated title song, Sacred Heart Academy’s fall musical is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family. This production features many SRS alum in lead roles including Shaun Hillis as Grandpa Potts, Joe Coss as Baron Bomburst, Ally Engengro as a featured dancer and Ben Nugent as Lord Scrumptious. Please come support them! Performances are at the Shubert Theatre this Friday, Nov 3 at 8pm and Saturday, Nov 4 at 2pm and again at 8pm. Tickets are available at
www.shubert.com and this production is directed by our SRS theatre director and parent, MaryLee Delaney.
CLASS OF 2018 SPIRIT WEAR IS HERE!!
Exclusive St. Rita Class of 2018 apparel is available for a limited time, so order now!
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BOX TOP COLLECTION
Don't forget to continue to save your
BOX TOPS. You can send in your collection to school at any time.
Keep a look out for our BOX TOP COMPETITION...COMING SOON!
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Congratulations and good luck to the following students:
Jack Frioni- Trumpet
John Crosby- Trombone
John Amatrudo- Trumpet
Brendan Barnett- Trumpet
Ryan LaPolt- Clarinet
They auditioned and were accepted into the CT Future Musicians Southern Regional Honors Band and will be performing in a concert on Saturday Nov. 4th at Notre Dame High School, West Haven at 3pm.
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60th Anniversary Campaign
Our 60th Anniversary Campaign is still underway! Our efforts to secure our playground are moving along....but we are still counting on YOUR support!
Please consider a donation to this campaign.
or Send Check to St. Rita School
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Home and School Association
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Our Book Fair is right around the corner!
November 6th-9th 2017
Hours:
Monday Nov. 6- 8:15am-3pm
Tuesday Nov. 7- 7:45am- 3pm
Wed. Nov. 8- 8:15am-4pm
Thursday Nov. 9- 8:15am- 1pm
We will be hosting a breakfast for parents and grandparents on Election Day Tuesday Nov 7th from 7:45am-8:15am.
Also if you signed up to help with the book fair we will be contacting you soon.
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Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
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Charleston Wrap Orders were due last Friday. If you have not handed in your order form and money please do so ASAP.
Any questions email
[email protected]
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8th Annual Trunk or Treat!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this joyful FUN raiser on Friday evening! With over 350 children in attendance on a perfect October evening, this was our biggest Halloween event yet. Looking forward to more families catching the spirit and decorating trunks for next year!
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SAVE THE DATE!
2018 Auction & Dinner
April 6th, 2018
More information... Coming Soon!
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West Point Football Experience Sponsored by St. Rita Council of the Knights of Columbus
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For updated sports information and schedules, please visit our
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1st CT HOOP CLINIC
All High School/ Middle School/ Travel Team Coach or any enthusiast getting ready for current Hoop Season!
November 5th 2017
Free Admissions
Click
here for more details
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WINTER SPORTS UPDATE:
Basketball and Cheer Squad Players Information
Please click the link to your respective sport to download, complete and return important information back to the school in order to participate in Winter Sports. If there are any questions, please reach out to David Mele (
[email protected]).
Basketball Apparel
Stay tuned for a link to the order form for basketball apparel. All apparel orders must be received by 11/7.
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Kids Night Out
Dates:
Nov. 10, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb2, March 2, March 16, April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15
To view other Caritas Christi Center events visit their
website
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St. Rita School Early Learning Center
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NOW HIRING :
The St. Rita School Early Learning Center is seeking
part-time employment.
Afternoon Shifts
Available
Must be 18 yrs or older
contact Colleen Dacey
203-288-6828
St. Rita School Early Learning Center offers a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children aged two months to five years.
Check out their NEW
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UPCOMING DATES -
November 1- School Mass
November 4- Regional Band Concert
November 6-9 - Book Fair
November 9- 12:15 Dismissal
November 10- No School
November 11- West Point Football Experience
November 14- First Reconciliation Meeting 6pm (2nd Grade)
November 18- Reconciliation Workshop 9-11:30am (2nd Grade)
November 22- 12:15 Dismissal (After Care until 3pm)
November 23 & 24- No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 28- Reconciliation Rehearsal 6pm (2nd Grade)
December 2- Reconciliation (2nd Grade)
December 3- Advent Begins
December 5- Report Cards go home
December 8- Feast of Immaculate Conception 9am Mass
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St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016
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