Living, Loving, and Learning Our Faith Through Jesus

Important Upcoming Dates

September 5 No School/Labor Day
September 12 STAR Reading and Math Assessment Begins
September 16 First Friday Count Day
September 18 Special St. Rita Mass for St. Rita Students and Families 10:30AM Mass/St. Rita's Parish
September 20 Fire Drill
September 21 Alternate Date for Fire Drill
September 23 No School for Students/Staff In-Service Day
September 30 Picture Retake
October 6 No School for Students/Siena Professional Learning Day
October 7 No School for Students/Sustaining the Mission/ARCH Professional Learning
October 8 Hispanic Heritage Month-High School Event
October 15 Catholic Education Walk/ANNUAL FUNDRAISER/See Donation Notice in this newsletter
October 18 Fire Drill
October 19 Alternate Date for Fire Drill

GREETINGS!

It is hard to believe we entered into the month of September. What an exciting time to think, fall is on the horizon. We have an amazing Royal Parent School Association committee that meets once a month. They are a dynamic group of parents who are committed to St. Rita's and making the school community a great place for learning, fun and faith! We invite each of you to join this committee. If you are interested to learn more, please email our President, Mr. Zach Prideaux at zprideaux@sienacatholicschools.org with any questions.

On Friday, September 16, this is noted as the 3rd Friday Count for all public and private schools across Wisconsin. See link below for more information:

https://dpi.wi.gov/sfs/children/enrollment/membership-info-reporting.

The State takes a look at our exact enrollment by who is IN SCHOOL ON THIS DAY and awards funding. St. Rita's has excellent daily student attendance.In keeping with our on target daily attendance rate, we would love to have 100% of our students in school on Friday, September 16. We do understand that unexpected illnesses may happen at any time. This day will also kick off our first official Out of Uniform Day. Students love these OOU days! Please refer to the Handbook within this newsletter or your hard copy that was sent home regarding proper OOU day attire (page 56-57). And, further down will explain the OOU style.

We would like to invite you to our ALL SCHOOL MASS on September 18 at 10:30AM Mass, St. Rita's Catholic Church. Students who attend will receive and OOU pass to be used either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of that week.

We are starting to organize some student after school clubs. Two will be starting up soon! Art Club and St. Rita's Spirit Dance Club. Stay tuned.

Just a reminder, no school on Monday, September 5. Please enjoy the longer weekend in celebration of Labor Day.

A heartfelt thank you for following all of the drop off and pick up procedures. I cannot thank you enough for getting your students to school on time too. It is so nice to see everyone in their classrooms by 8:10 eager to learn.

God Bless,

Dr. Sue

September 16

3rd Friday Count Day

OOU DAY

YOU BE YOU!

Students may be OOU on Friday, September 16. They may dress in casual school clothing, their style as long as they follow the OOU rules on pages 56-57 in the Student/Staff/Family Handbook. This Handbook is also in this newsletter as a quick reference.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL-COMMUNITY MASS!

On behalf of Father Michael and our Religious Education Team, I like to personally invite all of you to our Welcome Back Mass on September 18th at the 10:30 Mass. Father Michael will give the staff of the school and our Catechists a blessing for this upcoming year!

IF YOU and YOUR child attend Mass, students will be issued an OOU pass to wear on M, T, or Wednesday of the coming week. (September 19, 20, 21).

Party on the Pavement-Volunteer Opportunities

Part of our core values-Servicing others...

Siena is seeking assistance for managing a Siena booth at Party On the Pavement (September 17).

Students in grades 7-12, adults, and parents/guardians with students in those grades to volunteer.

Shifts are only two hours each!

All are welcome to attend.

Volunteers will help visitors with crafts and games, hand out candy, and just be great ambassadors for our schools.

Here's the volunteer form for adults: https://forms.gle/5TQXqNEMbz24ux8b8

Students (grades 7-12): https://forms.gle/YkuWZV1bcESS2Uj87

And parent/guardian/student pairs: https://forms.gle/VSokxpMSjPwyeLWq9

All volunteers will get a FREE t-shirt. And much gratitude, of course.

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Uniform Reminder-Length of shorts, skirts, jumpers/dresses

The purpose of this notice is to share that in our Uniform Policy (page 55) it states that shorts, skirts and/or dresses/jumpers should be no more than two inches above the knee. Many of the students have grown taller over the summer and we would like for everyone to take this long weekend to double check your child(ren) shorts, skirts, dresses/jumpers for proper coverage. Please let us know if we may assist in any manner.

Shorts (OOU and Uniform length; pg. 57)

3K-3rd grade 4-inch inseam

3-8th grade 6-inch inseam

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WALK

LET'S DO THIS!

Please consider donating today!

Visit www.catholicschoolswalk.org to donate or text SCHOOLSWALK to 71777

This is St. Rita's biggest fundraiser!

Please make sure you scroll down until you see "St. Rita and our logo." We are quite the ways down, so don't quit!

Big or small...IT ALL ADDS UP!

ART CLUB!

If your child is in grades 4-8 and is interested in joining St. Rita's ART Club, please have your child come see Ms. Lopez or Dr. Sue for the permission slip.

There are limited seats so first come first serve. 12 seats available.

Ms. Maggie Rogan, St. Rita's amazing art teacher is running the club on

Thursdays from 3:30-4:30PM.

Dates of the club are:

Sept. 22, 29, October 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3

If your child is not picked up by 4:30, they will be brought to the after school program.

M U S I C

SEPTEMBER 21 Town Hall Meeting

On behalf of Father Michael, he would like to invite our families to a Town Hall meeting with parents/guardians of children enrolled in St. Rita's.

Date: Wednesday September 21st 2022

Time: 5:00PM.

The meeting will take place in the Church and the focus of the meeting will center on the discussion regarding community.

The topic of conversation will focus on a brief history of the school and the new relationship it has following Siena’s the integration of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine.

Father Michael would like to pose the question, as Catholics, How do we re-enter into the process of rebuilding the community?

Thursday Mass & Altar Servers

Altar Servers were Ella P. and Javier A from seventh grade . Eight Grade led Mass this week.

Before and After Care Program

Siena offers Before and After Care for families. Please review the BASC brochure for more information on the program.

The Before and After School Care 2022-2023 hours of operation are from 6:30 to 8:05 am and 3:10 to 6:00 PM.

A $50 per family fee will collected prior to attending BASC. If not collected, the fee will be billed with the first use of services. This fee is for all families that use BASC. Checks can be made payable to the school or Siena Catholic Schools.

Hourly Rate per child: $3.75/ hr (3K-8th), Fees will be charged in 15-minute increments.

Billing is done through SMART Tuition. If a family has an existing SMART account for paying tuition, BASC Billing is done through SMART Tuition. If a family has an existing SMART account for paying tuition, BASC charges will be added to their monthly bill. Choice students will have a SMART account created for them and BASC charges will be billed monthly and due on the 28th of the following month. SMART Tuition will charge a $40 late fee for payments not received by the 28th. Cash or checks can be paid in the school office. Families that have unpaid charges may not be eligible to continue using the program.

All billing questions should go to David Adrian:

(262)833-5507 or dadrian@sienacatholicschools.org

To register for BASC please fill out the registration form here.

T-Shirt Design Contest

The AHANA Club is sponsoring a Siena-wide event October 8th at SCHS. Whether you are an artist or not, all are welcome to create a design! Deadline is September 5 and 2PM. Get yours in soon!

REMINDER: BIRTHDAY TREATS AND OTHER TREATS FOR FUN!

Birthday's or other individual student celebrations:

Treats that are pre-packed are allowed for the whole classroom.
Treats that are store or vendor purchased are allowed for the whole classroom.
Gifts, balloons, toys or purchased outside lunches or any type of celebration items are not allowed.

MINI CAMP -Fall 2022.pdf

Hello Siena Families!

We are excited to celebrate another season of St. Cat’s football! Before cheering our Angels onto victory, Siena will be hosting a pre-game tailgate event on September 2. Spots are limited, so register today! Your registration will include a free ticket to the game, entry into a special raffle, games, prizes, snacks, and so much more!

St. Rita Handbook 2022-2023

A hard copy of the online version handbook is in one of your child's book bag (if you have more than one child). One Handbook per family went home Friday, August 26. Please check your child's back pack. Please review/read and return the signature sheet at the back of the Handbook to YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER. If you have multiple children, all signatures go on the signature sheet and return back to one (1) of your child's teachers. Thank you in advance for reviewing, reading, signing and returning!

St. Rita School Handbook 2022-23 FINAL (2).pdf

Please see this very IMPORTANT information from Siena’s Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. If you have any questions, please contact them at the number in the body of the message.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application Now Available!

Please read this very IMPORTANT information from Siena’s Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. If you have any questions, please contact them at the number in the body of the message below.

For the 22-23 school year, the FDA will not be covering the cost of breakfast and lunch for school children. It is very important that you take a moment to complete the National School Lunch Program application to secure benefits for the upcoming school year. Once the application is processed, you will receive a letter in the mail stating the benefit received or if the application was denied, the reason for the denial.

For questions regarding the Free and Reduced Lunch Application, please contact Cintia Sanchez at (262) 753-1471 or csanchez@sienacatholicschools.org. Para preguntas o ayuda traduciendo a español, por favor contacte a Cintia Sanchez al 262-753-1471.

Upcoming Safe Environment Classes

Safe Environment: How to sign up: Instructions.

September Classes

October Classes

Family Resources

September Breakfast Menu

September Lunch Menu

After School Snack Menu

Meal Magic Portal

St. Rita Catholic Church Bulletin

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We ignite a spirit of excellence in faith, knowledge,
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