GREETINGS!

Dear St. Rita’s Catholic School Families,

As we transition from the relaxed pace of summer to the structured days of the school year, we embrace the opportunity for growth and learning that lies ahead. The end of summer is not just a time to prepare for the challenges of the new academic year, but also a moment to reflect on the joys and restorative power of the time spent with family and friends.

Join Us for Mass and Kringle! We warmly invite you to join us for Mass this Sunday, August 11th, at 10:30 AM. It’s a beautiful way to start the week together as a community. After Mass, please stay and enjoy some delicious Kringle in the Narthex of the church.

Back to School Night - August 19th A gentle reminder that the new school year is just around the corner! We’re excited to welcome everyone back and to kick things off, our Back to School Night is scheduled for Monday, August 19th, from 3:30-5:30. This is your opportunity for parents to drop off supplies, get school pictures taken, and meet our dedicated teachers.

Emergency Card Update If you haven’t already, please take a moment to fill out your child’s emergency cards in PowerSchool. It’s crucial that we have the most current information on file for the safety of all our students.

Catholic Schools Walk - September 21st We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Catholic Schools Walk on Saturday, September 21st. This cherished event is not just a walk; it’s a celebration of our faith and commitment to Catholic education. Organized by the Rita’s Parent School Association (RPSA), the walk is a significant fundraiser that supports our students and staff throughout the entire year. The funds raised are instrumental in providing resources and opportunities that enrich our children’s educational experience. We will soon provide more details, so stay tuned!

We look forward to seeing you at these events and are excited for the upcoming school year. Your partnership and participation are what make our school community so special.

Blessings,

Beth Woodward

Principal, St. Rita’s Catholic School

Power School Parent Portal and Emergency Card

New Parent Portal Account

There will be several forms, permission slips, acknowledgements that need to be completed for your student(s) through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. From the PS Parent Portal you can check your student’s attendance, assignment, missing assignments and latest report card and complete forms.   All parents are required to create an account. 

The attachment will help you create a PS Parent Account. You can follow along on how to do the steps below by watching this short tutorial.  

The following link will explain how to view grades and attendance in PowerSchool. It also explains how to view standards/grades for assignments, any missing assignments and attendance. You may find this helpful since schools are sending out attendance letters, scheduled conferences dates and this month's report cards to prevent surprises:  https://help.powerschool.com/t5/PowerSchool-SIS-COVID-19/Student-and-Parent-Portal-Viewing-Grades-and-Attendance/ba-p/82544. The video shows the example of a fictitious high school, but you will be following the same steps for your student(s).

Instructions on how to complete the Emergency Card Form will be sent in a few days. You can’t complete the Emergency card until you create a PS Parent account.

If you need help creating an account, please email Michelle Feick.

Emergency Cards.

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to fill out your child’s emergency cards in PowerSchool. It’s crucial that we have the most current information on file for the safety of all our students.

This was sent out June 26. 

The Emergency card is ready for you to complete through the PowerSchool Parent Portal (works best with Google Chrome and Firefox) or the PowerSchool App (District Code: MTPB). No other submission is available. In order to do this, you must have your own parent account in PowerSchool. You also have to fill out out for each student.

Here's how you will complete the Emergency Card:

• Go to: https://saintcats.powerschool.com/public/home.html to login in. If you forgot your Username or Password, click on the Forgot Username or Password?. If you need help creating an account, please email me and include the name of your student. 

• When you are logged in, click on the FORMS icon on the left or MORE on the bottom left, then forms in the App.

• All your available forms will display. Click on 1. EC – Emergency Card.

• There will be nine forms that you need to complete (most of the pages will be filled in for you). If you prefer to view the form in Spanish, click on the dropdown box in the upper right corner to change from English to Spanish. You will automatically move on the next form when you click submit:
   

  • EMERGENCY CARD – This page verifies the student demographic/contact information.  If something needs to be updated, click “No” and make the changes.

  • PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION – The Parent/Guardian information is listed here. All guardian information should be here, regardless if they live with the student or not.  Families can add step-parent information (up to four contacts). Family members listed here will receive communications from the school.

  • EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION – This should list contacts in case the Parent/Guardian is unavailable.  Up to four contacts can be listed.  One contact per name line – do not use, for example, Jane and John Doe. The contacts here will not receive communications from the school.

  • HEALTH AUTHORIZATIONS – This should list the Medical Contacts and Health Authorizations for the student. There are links on this page to various forms that parents/guardians need to complete if Prescription and Non-Prescription medicine needs to be given during school hours.  There are also a couple of consents that should be agreed to.

  • FAMILY RELIGION AFFILIATION – This page for religious affiliation and parish.  It will list the current information. There are also a couple of legacy questions.

  • ALTERNATE HOUSEHOLD INCOME – Required State form.

  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS – This page gives parental Acknowledgements of the Family Handbook, Permission Slips, Photography Consent and possible School Directory. They are required. 

  • TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY – Read the policy and provide confirmation that you understand.

  • INTERNET ACCESS AT HOME SURVEY – Questions regarding internet access at home.

Once the last form is submitted, you will receive a message confirming your submission. You can return to any tab at any time to make changes.

The Emergency Card must be completed by FRIDAY,  AUGUST 2ND. 

24-25 Free or Reduced Lunch Application NOW OPEN

The online lunch application for the upcoming school year is now open!

https://sienacatholic.familyportal.cloud/