Living, Loving, and Learning Our Faith Through Jesus
Living as members of our Catholic Faith Community;
Loving God and all of His creation; and
Learning for our future on Earth and in Heaven.
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Important Upcoming Dates
Important Upcoming Dates
February 24 Black History Month Event (5-7pm/St. Catherine's)
March 1 Math Competition (Middle School)
March 2 VIP Mass
March 2 Field Trip/Grade 8/Milwaukee Art Museum
March 6 Classroom Spelling Bee
March 13 School Wide Spelling Bee
March 16 Staff In Service- No school for Students
March 17 No School for Students
March 21 State Assessment/Forward Exam (Ends April 29)
March 22 Siena Spelling Bee
March 24 Quarter 3 Ends
March 29 Grades Released
March 31 Last Day to Order a YearBook
April 5 Last Day to bring in a Soup Can
April 6 Holy Thursday-4th Grade Stations of the Cross Play for the students
April 7 Good Friday-No School for Staff and Students-Easter and Spring Break begins
April 17 School Resumes for Staff and Students
April 18 Fire Drill
April 19 Tornado Required State Wide Drill
Peace Learning Circles
Peace Learning Circles
Learning to be kind.
Learning to be kind.
Learning mindfulness.
Learning mindfulness.
Learning to take care of others.
Learning to take care of others.
Learning how to be more Christ like.
Learning how to be more Christ like.
GREETINGS!
GREETINGS!
We are winding down February but looking forward to an awesome March. Perhaps, warmer weather on the way. We can only be so hopeful.
The Lenten Season began this past Wednesday, Ash Wednesday. Unfortunately, we were unable to hear Deacon Greg speak to us regarding the “Meaning of Ash Wednesday.” Perhaps another time. I do hope you take time to reflect during this Lenten Season and continue to find ways to pray-bringing you and your family closer to God. We will be doing this starting March 7. We will be going to the church by grade levels to engage and recite the Stations of the Cross. This is a great way to immerse oneself in prayer to Jesus by following Him through the stations to Calvary.
We are excited to share that Siena is running a 1-8th grade spelling bee on March 22. By now, all families were sent the study list on February 22. Every student will participate in their classroom bee on March 6 and the top three will move to the school-wide bee on March 13. Please note that words within each band will be given randomly. The top three plus an alternate (in the event one of the top three students are unable to attend) will move on to the District Spelling Bee. The classroom teacher will select an appropriate time that fits in their schedule. Participants are welcome to invite guests to the final spelling bee competition at St. Catherine’s.
We have seen an increase in family members attending Mass during our VIP Mass Days! Keep it up. The students love sitting with your or relatives. You can see how proud they are of their family.
Blessings,
Dr. Sue
St. Rita's Mission
Living Loving and Learning Our Faith: Living as members of our Catholic Faith Community; Loving God and all of His creation; Learning for our future on Earth and Heaven.
COACH BODI
COACH BODI
Figure 8 Breathing
Figure 8 Breathing
Everyone experiences anxiety, but how you manage it makes a difference. No one is too young to feel anxious or too young to manage it. Try this: While drawing the number 8 on your knee with your finger, breath in on the upward stroke and exhale slowly on the downstroke. You have just increased the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream, delivered to the problem solving part of your brain.
PLEASE DONATE TO HELP OUR STUDENTS REACH NEW HEIGHTS!
PLEASE DONATE TO HELP OUR STUDENTS REACH NEW HEIGHTS!
Greetings from 3K
Greetings from 3K
We just finished coming off of the faith fair where our projects were churches. They were amazing! Learning about churches and combining that with the word temple helped lead us into our bible lesson of the boy Jesus in the temple. Then we are going to learn about Jesus' baptism and head into Lent. Which can be a hard concept for a 3/4 year old.
With our new religion theme it will be all about the 5 senses in our classroom this week. You may hear, see, smell, us popping popcorn. They are very excited to pop a special snack.
We will also be painting with kool-aid bubble paint and using our senses with that project. In scholastic it is all about teeth. They are learning about good cleaning habits. It is always an adventure in 3K.
4K
4K
Our 4K favorite center this past month has been making valentines for each other. We love using colored paper, heart shapes, scissors, glue, paper doilies and writing words.
Other centers we could choose were the Pet Shop to take care of Beanie Baby animals in family life, beauty shop with velcro curlers, large tool workshop floor puzzle, shaking a die and counting heart erasers, and playing learning games on the Clever Touch to name a few.
We are continuing to work on using writing tools to print letters and numbers, and listen to our Happily Ever After story: The Nightingale from ancient China.
The weather has been warmer than normal, so we have had an extra recess every day to practice our galloping, skipping, hopping, and jumping.
To end our day, we have been learning and reciting the Lord’s Prayer.
KINDERGARTEN
KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten finished up the first section in our Superkids Reading Series.
The first section was “Meet the Superkids” and now that we have met all the Superkid characters, the second section is called “The Superkids’ Club." We loved all of the wonderful Faith Fair Projects and utilize our Prayer corner daily.
VISIT TO THE CAPITOL
VISIT TO THE CAPITOL
Students in grades 6 and 7th had waited for several years due to COVID for this field trip. They were able to take a tour and meet a Senator such as Van Wanggaard and Representative Robert (Bob) Wittke. Mr. Wittke is the Representative for Caledonia and Northern Racine County. Each student recevied a Wisconsin Blue Book as well.
THANK YOU COACH McNEAL!
THANK YOU COACH McNEAL!
We miss you already!
Basketball Updates
Basketball Updates
The 8th grade girls and boys were invited to play at the 2023 Padre Serra Basketball tournament
We will update with the date as soon as we have it.
LOST AND FOUND!
LOST AND FOUND!
Can you find your water bottle?
St. Rita Parish Fish Fry
St. Rita Parish Fish Fry
The Lenten Fish Fry's will be held for six Fridays starting Feb. 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24 and the 31st. We would love to have some of the school families help!
St. Rita Lenten Fish Fry's
Fridays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
School Gym
Beginning February 24
Volunteers are needed for dining room help or serving in the kitchen - arrive at 4:30 PM and tear down at the end of the night at 7:15 PM
If you wish to volunteer, please call Laurie Jensen at 262-639-7602.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
What: Service Opportunity. Help move tables and chairs after St. Rita's Fish Fry.
Where: St. Rita's School - 4433 Douglas Avenue
When: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31 - 7pm-8pm
Why: It's an easy service opportunity that benefits St. Rita's Parish, St. Rita's School, Siena and most importantly....YOU.
Wear something St. Rita's if you can! Great opportunity for the kids too!
BOOK SALE-FOR ONLY A QUARTER!
BOOK SALE-FOR ONLY A QUARTER!
Volunteers Needed
March 20 and 21-Set Up
March 22-31 Open for Lunch Sales
Book Donation Drop Off-During school hours in the vestible area.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mrs. Schotz fschotz@sienacatholicschools.org
2022-2023 Yearbooks For Sale!
2022-2023 Yearbooks For Sale!
Yearbooks will be for Sale ONLINE Only! They are $12.50
Last Day to order Yearbooks is March 31.
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=2270723
Spring Concert Date Changed
Spring Concert Date Changed
SIENA ATTENDANCE POLICY AND SUMMER SCHOOL
SIENA ATTENDANCE POLICY AND SUMMER SCHOOL
Siena_Attendance_and_Summer_School_Policies (1).pdfSchool Mass
School Mass
Building Our Community-St. Rita School and Parish!
Building Our Community-St. Rita School and Parish!
Rita's Parish website is: https://www.st-ritas.org/
The "News & Events" menu has the events scheduled for the parish.
The "Welcome" page also has an "Upcoming Events" list with a link to the "News & Events" page.
The link to the bulletins is on the "Welcome" page as well.
COME JOIN THE FUN!!
COME JOIN THE FUN!!
The St. Rita Dinner Club is a great way to meet new people from church and school while also getting better acquainted with those you already know.
12-14 adults are grouped together and dine out at various medium priced restaurants. There are group leaders who will coordinate and communicate the dates of the gatherings once a month. Perfect for Date Night! Our first dinner gathering will be in February.
This is a very flexible club…just come when you can!
We are starting fresh this year so please sign up with your phone number and email address. Even if you were on a list a couple of years ago, please contact us to sign up again. Hope you can join us! Any questions and for signing up, please contact:
Jeanine McCabe - 262-681-3710 | jmccabe52sbcglobal.net
or
Cathy Ramage - 262-497-5614 | ninerzfanz@aol.com
It’s a SOUP-er Bowl!
It’s a SOUP-er Bowl!
We are collecting cans of soup!
Bring in CANS of soup - any kind, any size!
The soup will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul.
Help us reach our goal of 100 cans!
Please place your cans in the box by Room 201 in the school by Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
The flyer is attached.
BOY'S BASEBALL-GRADES 7 and 8
BOY'S BASEBALL-GRADES 7 and 8
Summer 2023 Baseball-Sturtevant Youth Baseball Association (SYBA)
On the online registration form (link is below) indicate that you want to play on a team named the Angels at the Pony League Level.
This is a program designed to help players whose goal is to eventually play at the high school level.
https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1390064
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/SYBABall/
Deadline for registration is 3/12/23.
Season starts 3rd week in May.
If you have questions email SYBA at sybabaseball@gmail.com
Or call 262-424-1992.
Also, feel free to email, text, or call:
Coach Rottino, St. Catherine’s Baseball Assistant Coach 262-289-1071
tonyrottino@gmail.com
Racine Public Library Reader K-5
Racine Public Library Reader K-5
Racine County Family Resources
Racine County Family Resources
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Inclement weather on school days
Inclement weather on school days
In rainy or subzero weather, students need appropriate outerwear. Students are outdoors several times a day. A hooded sweatshirt for example is not as adequate as a winter jacket. If the outdoor temperature is 10 degrees or below, wind chill factor of “zero” degrees or below, hard rain or blizzard like conditions, recess is most likely to be indoors. The decision is up to the Principal and at times in collaboration with supervisory staff. While outside, if any playground supervisor determines that the weather is too severe for outdoor recess (as our weather changes often), the outdoor supervisor is authorized to bring the students inside.
Weather Related School Closing
Weather Related School Closing
As we approach the cooler weather, we know in WI things can change quickly, in the event RUSD closes schools for weather, Siena follows suit. No one with the possible exception of maintenance is expected to report to work. Staff will receive an all users communication from Siena/Ms. Kimberly Gardner.
Current Handbook Language we will follow:
The school will be closed including CARES supervision, on days when Racine Unified School District is closed. Closings are announced over local radio (WISN 1130, WTMJ 620 / 94.5, WRJN 1400), television (FOX 6, TMJ4, CBS58, WISN 12), and their media websites. Parents will not hear our school name announced on public media unless there are specific circumstances affecting only our school or only all Catholic schools.
School closings will be announced in the media as Siena Catholic Schools of Racine. Staff will receive an email from Ms. Kimberly Gardner. Rarely used, but if a delayed start is announced for Racine Unified School District, St. Rita will follow the same schedule and delay the start to the day.
Parents may use their own discretion to decide whether to keep their children at home for safety. This absence will be recorded as an excused absence.
Upcoming Safe Environment Classes
Upcoming Safe Environment Classes
Safe Environment: How to sign up: Instructions.
Family Resources
Family Resources
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Siena's Mission
Siena's Mission
We ignite a spirit of excellence in faith, knowledge,
and service, inspiring students to be who God created them to be.
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