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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.
Important Upcoming Dates
Important Upcoming Dates
11/22-11/24 - No school Thanksgiving Break
11/27 - School resumes
12/20 Christmas Concert 6-7 pm
12/23-1/2 No School Christmas Break
1/3 Classes Resume
GREETINGS!
GREETINGS!
Dear St. Rita Families,
It was wonderful meeting many of you at conferences last week. If you haven't met with your child's teacher yet, please reach out to them. We treasure our partnerships with families - kids learn best when we partner together. If you have concerns or questions about your child's progress, please contact their teacher.
Please note the changing weather is also the time of year when uniform requirements change. Students must have long pants or skirts with leggings after November 15th. Children also need appropriate snow gear or cold weather gear as they go outside nearly every day that it is warmer than zero. I belong to some administrator groups where the principals work in Canada and Alaska, and they go outside in much colder weather (probably with heavier coats)! Also dress code related - we will move to spirit day Fridays. Spirit days will be spirit wear tops and uniform bottoms for students.
I look forward to my first Advent and Christmas season as your principal. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to give ourselves to selfless acts, prayer, and kind actions. Look for our next newsletters to have information about this special time of year and how we celebrate this season hopeful anticipation.
Warmly,
Beth Woodward
bwoodward@sienacatholicschools.org
Principal, St. Rita School
Here are a couple of repeat items from previous weeks:
ST RITA SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE
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.
OUTERWEAR REQUIREMENTS
OUTERWEAR REQUIREMENTS
Students should wear outerwear appropriate to weather conditions and must be labeled with the student's name. If the temperature is less than 40 degrees, students will be expected to wear a proper outdoor coat. Sweatshirts are not considered coats. Snow pants, boots, mittens/gloves, and hats are needed for below-freezing temperatures, and snowy days are required for students in 3K, 4K, and kindergarten through fourth grade.
Snow pants are required for any grade-level student who would like to play in the snow. In the fall, students may wear their uniform shorts and/or skirts/skorts from August through November 15. Black/Navy tights, leggings or black/navy fleece-type leggings, must be worn under the girls' skirts/skorts while outside from November 15-March 30. Long pants are acceptable at any time. In the Spring, students may wear their uniform shorts starting April 1 through the end of the school year. Students wearing uniform skirts or skorts do not require tights/ legging undergarments for warmth starting from April 1 until the end of the school year.
Spirit Day Fridays!
Spirit Day Fridays!
Beginning Friday, November 17th Students may dress in their St. Rita School Spirit wear tops with their uniform bottoms.
This includes SRS sports shirts, SRS hoodies/sweatshirts, & Soles walk shirts.
Commander Breckenridge from the VFW visits our first graders to discuss Veterans Day
Commander Breckenridge from the VFW visits our first graders to discuss Veterans Day
Weekly Pictures
Weekly Pictures
Light Experiment
Light Experiment
Partner Reading
Partner Reading
Congratulations to the Winners of the Library coloring contest!
Congratulations to the Winners of the Library coloring contest!
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree
It's that time of year again! The Giving Tree is back! Please sign up to bring an item to help brighten the Christmas of a child in need. All unwrapped gifts should be brought to school by Tuesday, November 28. Please label the gift with the code in the notes section of the Sign-Up Genius. Eighth graders will be wrapping the gifts that week. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Thomas on dojo or at athomas@sienacatholicschools.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BABA62FA0F8C61-45918450-2023
Christmas Baskets
Christmas Baskets
2023 School Letter for Christmas Baskets (1).pdfChristmas Carnival of Lights
Christmas Carnival of Lights
Parking Lot Video
Parking Lot Video
Video.MOVSave the Date: Christmas Concert
Save the Date: Christmas Concert
Save the Date: Father Daughter Dance
Save the Date: Father Daughter Dance
John Paul II Academy will once against host the Father Daughter Dance. Reminder this is only for Kindergarten through 8th Grade! More details to come!
St. Rita Spirit Wear!
St. Rita Spirit Wear!
We Make T-shirts is an online store where spirit wear shirts and sweaters can be purchased. T-shirts and hooded sweaters can only be worn during out of uniform days. Fleece zip ups or track jackets can be worn as part of the daily uniform. Purchase your uniform jackets here.
Order now! New styles have been added!
Before and After Care Registration
Before and After Care Registration
Please register here if you plan on using Before and After Care Program.
Please see attached brochure for more information on the program, billing questions and hours.
Siena BASC brochure 22-23.pdfMASTER-CALENDAR-SIENA-EXTERNAL-23-24.pdfBuilding 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.
Upcoming Safe Environment Classes
Upcoming Safe Environment Classes
Safe Environment: How to sign up: Instructions.
Advent Teen Retreat
Advent Teen Retreat
Register today!
This is a night time retreat for teens to experience the gift of ADVENT with other like minded teens.
DATE: December 8, 2023
TIME: 6:30 MASS - 10PM
GRADES: 7th-10th
LOCATION: St. Sebastian's Church 3126 95th St, Sturtevant, WI 53177
COST: $5 per student (please contact us if you need help with cost
TRANSPORTATION METHOD: Parent/Guardian Responsible to drop off and pick up student
SNACKS: Provided (many snacks)
ACTIVITY SUPERVISOR: Directors of Religious Education from St. Lucy, St. Joseph, and St. Rita's Parish and Siena Catholic Schools Campus Minister. Contact person is Ms. Sarah Amason at samason@stlucychurch.org.
We Are Hiring!
We Are Hiring!
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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