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
January 13 Q2 Ends and State Required Second Friday Count
January 16 Staff In-Service Day-Mission Day/No students report
January 17 STAR ASSESSMENT (Reading and Math)
January 17 Fire Drill
January 17 STAR Reading and Math Assessment Beings (Ends Jan. 27)
January 18 Alternate Date Fire Drill
January 19 Report Cards Go Out
January 23-27 ALL Student Faith Fair Projects Due
January 23 Stuff the Bus Begins (Scroll down for classroom item to be collected)
January 30 Kids for Heart Challenge Kick Off
January 31 Catholic Schools Week-OPEN HOUSE 5-7PM
February 1 Stuff the Bus Collection Ends
February 2 VIP Mass
February 3 Stuff the Bus Delivery
February 9 Stuff the Bus
February 16 Parent Teacher Conferences (In-Person) 3:30-7:30pm
February 21 Fire Drill
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 16 Staff InService- 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,
It has been a wonderful week! Congratulations to our new student royal ambassadors! We are excited for their leadership and assisting us during Catholic Schools Week. They are: Josh H., Gemma B., Gianna G., Lily L., Lennon A., Zoe S. and Aven D.
We begin our Winter STAR assessment of student learning, January 17. The assessment will measure reading and math. We take these assessments very seriously as staff and students have worked so hard since the beginning of the school year. We look forward to learning how each student is growing and achieving and were continued learning supports are needed. Please talk with your child about the importance of doing well and utilizing all of their learning as they apply their knowledge to this assessment.
Each year, the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) marks the last week of January as the “National Catholic Schools Week.” This designation reminds us to come together to pray and give thanks for the gift of Catholic education in our communities and nation. The NCEA designates themes for each day.
The following are the themes identified to celebrate this beautiful week in the spirit of our Catholic Faith:
Sunday-Celebrating Our Parish
Monday-Celebrating Our Community
Tuesday-Celebrating Your Students
Wednesday-Celebrating Our Nation
Thursday-Celebrating Vocations
Friday-Celebrating Faculty and Staff
Saturday-Celebrating Families
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, January 31 from 5-7pm. If you stop by with one adult friend and a possible future St. Rita student, make sure you visit the RPSA table to receive an OOU pass for your child(ren) to be used the week AFTER Catholic Schools Week on February 7. We want to encourage each family to bring a future Rory the Royal student in to see St. Rita's great school community. In addition, we invite you to browse through all of the student's Faith Fair projects. We will have some fun gym time--let's get active and great music by Mr. Scaffidi and students. Mr. Hinkle and students will be baking cookies and your child may decorate one! Science STEM activities will be happening as well. Oh and a favorite, each day, we will be participating in a variety of activities celebrating the themes with OOU days! More to come in future newsletters.
Please check in with your child regarding their Faith Fair Projects. These are due soon. If you have any questions, feel free to email your child’s teacher.
Stuff the Bus food and supply drive happens at the same time as CSW. You will be receiving more information regarding the item being collected in order to stuff the bus. Our goal is 1, 000 items!
Shout Outs!
To Coach Bodi and Ms. McNeal for assisting with seeking out our new Student Royal Ambassadors.
All of our amazing and dedicated staff who daily provide loving care, instructional expertise and spiritual guidance-we are forever grateful!
To Ms. Lopez for her care when students need an ice pack, band aid or a call home.
To Mr. Geoff for keeping all facets of the school in running order and top shape!
To our wonderful lunch volunteers who are committed to supervising lunch inside and outside.
To our kitchen staff-namely Diane and Nancy for their tireless efforts in making sure everyone has a healthy breakfast and lunch.
To our amazing before and after school care (Ms. Chris, Ms. Marci and Ms. Kathy) who show up everyday with a smile and hug to each student.
To our students who are providing mentoring to our younger students during Mass.
To our primary staff spend time zipping, unzipping, wrapping scarves, putting on gloves and making sure each student is warm during these Winter months.
And, to all of our school community, thank you for all that you do.
It is a joy serving your child(ren) each and every day. They are truly the best gifts from God.
Stay healthy and warm!
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.
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our New 2023 Student Royal Ambassadors!
5th Grade : Gemma, Gianna, Lily and Aven
6th Grade: Josh
7th Grade: Lennon and Zoe
COACH BODI
COACH BODI
Physical health and mental health compliment and influence one another. If you have had a poor attitude during a time you were under the weather, then you know what I am talking about. Improving your attitude will improve your physical health. Research shows that happy people are healthier. Eating healthy and exercising to minimize physical ailments will give you a reason to be happy.
A quantum physicist will tell you that your cells communicate with each other so if one cell has a cancer message, it will spread to other cells. This is true with emotions and holding onto negative emotions too long can spread to the cells in the form of disease. This does not mean everyone who has cancer, caused it. It does mean that the power of prayer has a real effect on our physical health.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Hello St. Rita Families!
I hope everyone had a wonderful blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Right before Christmas break we finished playing a game called tower topple with 4th - 8th grade. It was a fun game to help work on throwing skills, teamwork and target shooting.
Primary grades had fun with reindeer races and a game called Santa’s helpers. Both activities utilized lots of teamwork, locomotor movements like skipping, galloping, and running.
Preschoolers had fun working out to a Christmas themed exercise workout where they had to guess what ornament an elf was hiding behind and then doingthe exercise that was under the ornament they picked. Each time they picked the correct ornament the elf was hiding behind they earned a point.
We are currently playing a few fun games called capture the ball and jail tag.
Have a spectacular January and stay active!
Mr. Schwaiger
5th GRADE MATH
5th GRADE MATH
The 5th graders at St. Rita’s are expanding their skills in Math every day. These past few weeks, they’ve been working to discover patterns in the number of zeros when multiplying by powers of 10.
They are working hard and making great progress!
Music Time With Mr. Endemann, Mr. Hinkle and Mr. Scaffidi
Music Time With Mr. Endemann, Mr. Hinkle and Mr. Scaffidi
Thursday Mass & Altar Servers
Thursday Mass & Altar Servers
Altar Servers for Thursday Mass were Ella P. and Eli L. The seventh grade class led Mass this week.
WHAT IS AROUND THE SCHOOL?
WHAT IS AROUND THE SCHOOL?
Kids Healthy Heart Challenge
Kids Healthy Heart Challenge
We are very excited to bring back Kids Healthy Heart Challenge to St. Rita's. We are partnering with St. Lucy's. Our goal is to re-introduce this to our students, staff and families. We will have a kick off on January 30 for the students. Our goal is to have at least 100 families register and 18 families take the Finn's Challenge. More details to come but this is just to get us thinking about being active and eating healthy to keep our HEARTS in shape.
For more than 45 years, the American Heart Association has been making a difference with our Kids Heart Challenge. In this video, you’ll hear from a former participant, current coordinators and school administrators about the impact of this important program. Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7pOjj-RnZg
The American Heart Association is partners with schools across the country to create a community of lifesavers who recognize the warning signs & symptoms and know how to react in an emergency situation. They have set an aggressive goal of introducing 1.8 million families to Hands Only CPR. With your help - we will help crush that goal!
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB-CHECK OUT THEIR PICTURES!
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB-CHECK OUT THEIR PICTURES!
STUFF THE BUS
STUFF THE BUS
Please bring items to school starting January 23. Collection ends February 1.
4K FUN
4K FUN
DO YOU LOVE TO READ?
DO YOU LOVE TO READ?
We would love to have you!
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for parents, grandparents or relatives who have time from 2:45-3:05 p.m. any day of the week. We would love to have a team of 6-7 volunteer super readers to work with our students in enhancing their reading skills. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sue at ssavaglio@sienacatholicschools.org
MILITARY BRANCH SPEAKERS
MILITARY BRANCH SPEAKERS
Looking for two service men or women to be part of a panel during our Catholic Schools Week-Celebrating our Nation on Wednesday, February 1.
We are looking for two individuals who would like to be part of a panel in sharing their experiences. There will be two sessions in the gym:
3K-Grade 3 Session 1 at 9:00-9:30
Grades 4-8 Session 2 at 9:45-10:15
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Ms. Lopez at mlopez@sienacatholicschools.org.
Racine Parental Choice Program Enrollment - SAVE THE DATE!
Racine Parental Choice Program Enrollment - SAVE THE DATE!
The Racine Parental Choice Program re-enrollment for the 2023-24 school year begins Wednesday, February 1, 2023. All families are encouraged to complete the online application process before the February 20th deadline. 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.
Questions? Contact your school office or the Siena Financial Aid office at (262) 812-0155. Para preguntas o ayuda traduciendo a español, por favor contacte a Cintia Sanchez al (262) 753-1471.
2023-24 School Year Early Bird Enrollment for K3, K4, and K5 (Siena Catholic Schools)
2023-24 School Year Early Bird Enrollment for K3, K4, and K5 (Siena Catholic Schools)
Early Bird Enrollment for children entering K3, K4, or K5 for the 2023-24 school year kicks off on December 1, 2022. To begin the process please fill out the short survey below and someone from the Siena Admissions Office will reach out to you. Siblings of current Siena students have priority for a seat in the K3, K4, and K5 classrooms.
Please note: to enroll for K3, K4, or K5, your child must turn 3, 4, or 5 (respectively) on or before September 1, 2023.
If you have any questions about enrollment, the admissions team can be reached at (262) 812-0155 or by email at admissions@sienacatholicschools.org.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29UKLYdXN3j0TCbEuHDkEt17RpJdprEFCBFt12PNEQdAuRw/viewform
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
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.
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.
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Upcoming Safe Environment Classes
Upcoming Safe Environment Classes
Safe Environment: How to sign up: Instructions.
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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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