GREETINGS!

Dear St. Rita Families,

I hope this letter finds you well and blessed. I would like to express my gratitude for your  support during Catholic Schools Week. The success of our events, particularly the Open House, was truly a testament to the strong sense of community that we have here at St. Rita’s. The Ambassadors did a wonderful job of leading tours and showing the strengths of our school. 

It was inspiring to witness our school community come together to showcase the values that define us.

As we transition into the coming week, I am excited to announce the start of our Heart Association fundraiser, which kicks off on Monday. This initiative is not only an opportunity for us to support a worthy cause but also a chance to instill in our students the importance of compassion and service to others. 

In line with our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals grounded in Catholic values, we continue to infuse Catholic social teachings into our curriculum. Our focus remains on promoting principles such as peace, the common good, solidarity, and the fair sharing of resources. Through meaningful discussions, engaging activities, and service projects, we aim to empower our students to live out these teachings in their daily lives, both within our school community and beyond.

I encourage you to engage with your children in conversations about these values at home, reinforcing the lessons they are learning in school, especially the lessons about including others being examples of “living our faith.”  Together, we can play a vital role in shaping compassionate and responsible individuals who embody the teachings of our faith.

Once again, thank you for your support and commitment to St. Rita’s and its staff. Your partnership is instrumental in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for our students.

May God continue to bless you and your families.

Sincerely,

Beth Woodward

Principal, St. Rita School

Here are a couple of repeat items from previous weeks:

ST RITA SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE

• St Rita Racine Parents | Facebook

• St. Rita Catholic School Racine | Facebook

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• We are in need of volunteers to help with lunch supervision between 11-12. Please email bwoodward@sienacatholicschools.org if you are interested in helping, even one day per week.

• Many helping hands build community and lightens the work load.  

• In addition to day-to-day activities, we are always open to new members and ideas for our Royal Parent Student Association.  This is a parent-led volunteer organization that organizes recognition and fun activities as well as supports the school’s need for extra hands in a variety of ways.

SAFEGUARDING ALL OF GOD’S FAMILY

• Safeguarding program and background check MUST be completed before you can volunteer at school or chaperone any school event or field trip.  

•  https://www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding.htm