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 6-8 Valentine's Day Candy Gram sell-$1 (cash only during lunches only)
February 10 Valentine's Day Classroom Celebrations (Grades 3K-5)
February 14 Happy Valentine's Day-Middle School Class Party-Roller Skating Field Trip
February 16 Parent Teacher Conferences (In-Person) 3:30-7:30pm
February 17 No school for Students
February 21 Fire Drill
February 21 Field Trip for Grades 6 and 7/Madison
February 22 Alternate Date Fire Drill
February 22 Ash Wednesday
February 22 Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Rita's Parish 6:30pm
March 1 Math Competition (Middle School)
March 2 VIP Mass
March 2 Field Trip for Grade 8/Milwaukee Art Museum
March 16 Staff In Service- No school for Students
March 17 No School for Students
March 21 State Assessment/Forward Exam
March 21 School Wide Spelling Bee
March 24 Quarter 3 Ends
GREETINGS
GREETINGS
Greetings,
Wow! We were so blessed with the many activities during Catholic Schools Week!
Each day brought joy, smiles, laughter, learning and fun. Guess the staff learned we truly need a couple of practices before the big Staff vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Game. The 8th graders rocked it. Way to go! In addition, we learned from Father Pat that we each are special in the eyes of God. Everyone is unique and no two individual are alike. He shared that in searching for one's vocations, God is always there and to lean into God for his guidance.
Our Veterans gave us an opportunity to learn how they protect our country, their roles and area of expertise so we may enjoy all of the blessings and freedoms.
I am so proud of the students and staff who did an amazing job due to the scheduling adjustments. All of the many helping hands, eyes and hearts truly was appreciated and it does build a strong school and family partnership. St. Rita has one of the strongest school and home partnerships-THANK YOU!
In addition, we had approximately 40 new families stroll through our beautiful building seeking more information and possible enrollment for the 2023-24 school year. Please keep spreading the word! We have fantastic new student Royal Ambassadors who are always available to give tours. If you know of anyone still interested, please send them our way.
Thank you for your interest in our Healthy Kids Hearts Kick Off through the American Heart Association! Wow-check out the updated information. We are meeting our goal. Keep up the great work. This ends February 17, so do not miss out.
As we prepare for the upcoming Lenten season, where we lift up the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we are all here to help each other and our students stay connected to God through prayer. Our goal is to teach that learning is both a gift and a prayer that they can be lifted up to God. The link below provides some guidance on what is lent.
Stay warm and enjoy the weekend.
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
Frame It!
Has someone upset you or acted irrationally? Maybe it has nothing to do with you. We can only see what others present to us. Most of the time someone’s disrespectful attitude has nothing to do with you and more to do with the state they are in or stressors they are dealing with. Knowing this makes it easier to refrain from reciprocating with criticism and instead offering assistance.
STAR Assessment Results
STAR Assessment Results
Your child's STAR Assessment Reports are coming home with your child today. Check your child's backpack. STAR Assessments are computer-adaptive tests (CATs) for Pre-K—12th grade students that measure reading, math, and early literacy skills. The teacher can then use the assessment results to monitor student progress and adjust teaching and learning strategies to help your child grow. The assessment is administered 3 times a year (fall, winter, and spring). The report coming home summarizes your child's scores. As with any assessment, many factors may affect a student's scores. It is important to understand that these scores provide only one picture of how your child is doing in school. The reports are yours to keep. They are not required to be signed and returned to school.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
Ms. Karen Folker
Learning Support Coordinator
ROYAL AMBASSADORS
ROYAL AMBASSADORS
We love our new student Royal Ambassadors! They rocked open house by taking many new families on a tour of St. Rita's. Way to go! Great leaders forthcoming...
Catholic Schools Week Pictures
Catholic Schools Week Pictures
Music
Music
Happy New Year St. Rita Families!
Thank you to all the students for a wonderful performance back in December! It was great to be able to have a Christmas Concert again!
During January, music students have been learning about different musical styles. We will also be identifying how music has form and structure.
Currently, all grade levels are working on standard #2, “Perform music, alone or with others, with expression, technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretation.” And also working on standard #4 “Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between music and the other subject areas…”
If you have any questions, please let me know via email or Class Dojo!
Nick Scaffidi
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Candy Gram Sells Start Monday, Feb. 6
New!
New!
February 6-8 we are selling Valentine Day Candy Grams for $1. Cash only please during student lunches (10:45-Noon).
Students will get a chance to send a special message with a lollipop to someone. They may send more than one too of course!
NBA Math Hoops Program!
NBA Math Hoops Program!
The Sixth Graders are competing for the title of "Math Hoops Champion" and the ability to compete at the Fiserv Forum in March!!
Through this experience, the students learn, play, and compete for the title of Math Champion. Along the way, they’ll improve important math and social-emotional skills.
Through this board game, 6th graders were put into teams, completed an NBA draft with real players and stats, learned about field goal percentages and so much more! This program is offered by the NBA and WNBA to help students re-enforce their math skills while playing basketball.
We went through pre-season to learn the rules of the game and are currently playing a round robin tournament.
The winner of the tournament plays against other students in the state at the Fiserv Forum in March!
Good Luck 6th Graders! You can do it.
Thursday Mass & Altar Servers
Thursday Mass & Altar Servers
Altar Servers for this week's Mass was Sophia and Mona in fourth grade. Fifth grade class led Mass this week.
ST RITA Kick Off All School Parent Communication (1).docxRacine Parental Choice Program Online Application Open!
Racine Parental Choice Program Online Application Open!
If you haven't completed your Choice Program online application for the 2023-24 school year, it's time to get it done! The February open enrollment ends Monday, February 20, 2023. Please remember that February is the only month that will guarantee your child(ren)’s seat in their current school for the 2023-24 school year.
When searching for your current school, please select the "Siena Catholic Schools" option on the online application. If you did complete the online form, you will need to turn in the verification documents before the February 20, 2023 2:00 p.m. deadline. For help with the application or verification documents, stop in at our school office during school day hours or the Siena Financial Aid Office, located at 1220 Villa St. between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To submit verification documents, you may email Mrs. Lopez at mlopez@sienacatholicschools.org, drop off at during school hours , or at the Siena Financial Aid Office located at 1220 Villa St.
Questions? Contact your school office or the Siena Admissions office at (262) 812-0155. Para preguntas o ayuda traduciendo a español, por favor contacte a Cintia Sanchez al (262) 753-1471.
CURRENT FAMILIES TO RESERVE YOUR CHILD(REN) SEAT(S).
CURRENT FAMILIES TO RESERVE YOUR CHILD(REN) SEAT(S).
Dear Parents,
Please take a moment to log into Blackbaud Enrollment Management to sign the 23-24 tuition contract(s) for your child/ren. This signed contract will reserve the seat for the upcoming 23-24 school year at St. Rita School.
You should have received an email in the past few days asking you to confirm your email address in preparation of this email. If you are unsure, please send Ms. Kory Borek kborek@sienacatholicschools.org a quick email and she will check for you.
If you are wanting to apply for financial aid for the upcoming school year, here is the link to Blackbaud Financial Aid Management. The financial aid application opened Wednesday, February 1, 2023 closes April 15, 2023. Any financial aid awarded will be updated to your signed tuition contract reducing the amount of tuition you will owe for the next school year.
The deadline to digitally sign the available 23-24 tuition contract(s) for your child/ren is Friday, February 17, 2023.
If you have any questions or need assistance please,
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).pdfBLACK HISTORY MONTH
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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
St. Rita School Basketball Tournament, Volunteers Needed!
St. Rita School Basketball Tournament, Volunteers Needed!
Hello all St. Rita Families,
Tom Ferguson, our Athletic Director is looking for volunteers for the St Rita Tournament.
The money raised during the tournament will go towards new basketball and volleyball equipment.
If you can help, please sign up!
School Mass
School Mass
St. Rita Human Concerns Commission
St. Rita Human Concerns Commission
Boys 7th & 8th Grade Baseball
Boys 7th & 8th Grade Baseball
Grades 2-8 Softball
Grades 2-8 Softball
Racine Public Library Reader K-5
Racine Public Library Reader K-5
Racine County Family Resources
Racine County Family Resources
Having a hard time finding resources in your area?
Begin the Search Today:
RacineCountyFamilyResources.com
#Resources #Food #MentalHealth #Housing #Transportation #Support #Community #Legal #Employment #Wisconsin #Racine
Find the resources you need today. Food. Employment. Housing. Legal. RacineCountyFamilyResources.com
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
Facebook
Facebook
Be sure to check out our Facebook page and all the great videos we post! We need you to "LIKE" us and share with family, friends and future St. Rita Royals!
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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