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 30 Kids for Heart Challenge Kick Off
January 31 Catholic Schools Week-OPEN HOUSE 5-7PM
February 2 VIP Mass
February 3 Stuff the Bus-All items due
February 9 Stuff the Bus-Delivery
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 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,
Wow! What an awesome day this past Wednesday. The snow was so welcoming and refreshing. The students had a super fun making snow angels, trying to see who could roll the biggest snowball, playing football and kickball all the while trying to sneak in a snowball throwing contest! Hopefully enough will be left this weekend to go ice skating and sledding as outdoor fun! All of these tie into our Healthy Heart Kick-Off!
Our student athletes are bringing home great trophies. They are playing well and glad to see and hear such school spirit! Go Royals.
We are so excited for Catholic Schools Week. We are looking forward to celebrating our Catholic Identity as a school community. I do want to thank the many individuals for their assistance in planning and preparing for a full week of wonderful events. A personal THANK YOU to all St. Rita's staff, Royal Parent Student Association, individual families for donations, Siena' enrollment team and last but not least our new Royal Ambassadors who under the direction of Ms. Stephanie Folk and Coach Bodi have been trained to assist with tours and much much more. Please join us Tuesday, January 31 from 5-7PM.
Did you know it is Rory's BIRTHDAY on January 28? He is 21 years old! The students sang Happy Birthday to him at lunch and he handed out treats.
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.
ANOTHER TROPHY FOR ST. RITA!
ANOTHER TROPHY FOR ST. RITA!
8th grade girls took first place in the St Agnes (Mayhem at the Mural) Basketball Tournament.
It took place in Butler,Wisconsin.
They won the championship game 65 to 29.
Congratulations!
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL READERS AT MASS, SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Kicking off Catholic Schools Week!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL READERS AT MASS, SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Kicking off Catholic Schools Week!
Saturday, January 28 at 4:45pm- St. Rita’s
Sophia L.
Sunday, January 29 at 8:00am- St. Rita’s
Amelia C.
Sunday, January 29 at 10:30am- St. Rita’s
Mona P.
OOU DAYS THIS WEEK!
OOU DAYS THIS WEEK!
MONDAY-FRIDAY
MONDAY-FRIDAY
STUFF THE BUS
STUFF THE BUS
Please bring items to school starting January 23. Collection ends February 3.
Just like Mendel! Life Science Classes mimic the works of Gregor Mendel.
Just like Mendel! Life Science Classes mimic the works of Gregor Mendel.
Cross-pollination is a technique used by Gregor Mendel to control pollination. To do this Mendel would remove the stamens from a flower with a trait he was studying. He would then transfer the pollen from the stamens to the pistol of another flower. Our Life Science classes are studying genetics and the effects of crossing traits. They are learning about dominant and recessive traits in humans, animals, and plants.
Can you roll your tongue?
Do you have attached earlobes?
The student are having fun identifying dominant and recessive traits that makes us all unique!
Does Cost affect the Taste of Water?
Does Cost affect the Taste of Water?
Our 8th graders had a good time participating in a blind taste test reviewing their experimental skills.
Our overall conclusion??
The higher priced water did not taste any different than the lower cost water.
SNOW FUN!
SNOW FUN!
Reminder: If your child does not have SNOW PANTS and SNOW BOOTS, they may not play on the baseball, soccer/grass areas. They are required to remain on the blacktop for play.
Reminder: If your child does not have SNOW PANTS and SNOW BOOTS, they may not play on the baseball, soccer/grass areas. They are required to remain on the blacktop for play.
Proper Snow gear (snow pants, snow boots, jacket, mitten/gloves) is required if they wish to have some Snow Fun!
Proper Snow gear (snow pants, snow boots, jacket, mitten/gloves) is required if they wish to have some Snow Fun!
Thursday Mass & Altar Servers
Thursday Mass & Altar Servers
Altar Servers for Thursday Mass were Mona and Porter in 4th grade. Fourth Grade class led Mass this week.
COACH BODI
COACH BODI
Kindness is more infectious than hate. When we are young it can be easier to be kind but also easy to follow the crowd even if the crowd is cruel. Don’t be tempted to follow others just to be accepted. Follow your heart and be committed to kindness. In time others will follow you.
OFFICE REMINDERS
OFFICE REMINDERS
PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE
If leaving early or coming late
Need to pick up a child for any other reason
*Absences- Family trips or vacations are unexcused
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!
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!
Racine Parental Choice Program Online Enrollment Opens Wednesday, February 1st!
Racine Parental Choice Program Online Enrollment Opens Wednesday, February 1st!
The online application for the Choice Program opens Wednesday, February 1, 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. 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 mlopez@sienacatholicschools.org , drop off at our school office 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.
Boys 7th & 8th Grade Baseball
Boys 7th & 8th Grade Baseball
Spring Concert Date Changed
Spring Concert Date Changed
School Mass
School Mass
St. Rita Human Concerns Commission
St. Rita Human Concerns Commission
Before and After Care Pick Up and Drop Off Changes
Before and After Care Pick Up and Drop Off Changes
The purpose of this communication is to share that we will be adjusting the pick up and drop off procedures for our Before and After Care Program.
We have continually evaluated the process and recognize the need to provide a safe and secure environment for students and staff alike.
Therefore, starting Monday, January 23 the new procedures for drop off and pick up are:
DROP OFF
Parents/guardians are required to drop off their child in the vestibule area only.
No one will be allowed to enter the main areas of the building.
The sign in sheet will be carried by the staff member for the parent to sign.
Students will be buzzed in to enter the building and report directly to the before care room.
Staff will assist students with their belongings.
PICK UP
Parents/guardians will buzz in and must remain in the vestibule area.
Parents/guardians will not be allowed to enter the building.
A staff member will bring your child to the door.
The sign out sheet will be carried by the staff member for the parent to sign their child out.
No one will be allowed to enter into the main hallways/building.
We appreciate everyone’s attention to this matter. Our goal is to ensure that the safety and well-being of all staff and students is prioritized while keeping this process running smoothly.
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
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
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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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