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.

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, March 3rd- Friday, March 6th- Read across America
Wednesday, March 5th- Ash Wednesday
Thursday, March 20th- No School, Teacher Mission Day
Friday, March 21st- No School
Friday, April 18th-27th- No School, Easter Break
Monday, April 28th- Classes Resume

GREETINGS!

Dear Parents,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. We have several exciting events and important updates to share with you this month.

Mardi Gras Celebration

We are thrilled to announce that our parish will be celebrating Mardi Gras following the weekend masses on March 1st and 2nd. Join us for a fellowship with delicious paczki! It's a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and enjoy some pre-Lenten fun.

Read Across America Week

The first week of March is Read Across America Week, and we have some exciting activities planned! Each day, a middle school guest reader will visit a younger class (3K-5) to read the book of the day. This is a fantastic way to foster a love of reading and build connections between our students.

On Friday of Read Across America Week, students will have the opportunity to participate in a book exchange during lunch. Ms. Thomas will have middle school students collect books for the exchange each day (March 3-6). Any books that are left over will be donated to a charity in Racine. We encourage all students to bring in books they are willing to exchange and share with their peers.

Entering the Lenten Season

As we prepare to enter the season of Lent, it's a time for reflection, prayer, and renewal. Lent is a period where we are called to deepen our relationship with God through acts of penance, fasting, and almsgiving. It's a journey of spiritual growth and a reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Let us embrace this season with open hearts and a commitment to becoming better versions of ourselves.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events and celebrating the spirit of St. Rita Catholic School together.

Warm regards,

Beth Woodward

Principal, St. Rita Catholic School

Read Across America Week

March 3rd-March 7th

Read Across America Week is just around the corner, and we have an amazing lineup of events to celebrate reading and encourage a love for books in our students! Here’s everything you need to know to get involved in this fun and educational week filled with reading and dress up days.

Middle school students will be guest readers in the elementary classrooms to share books from across our country.

We will be hosting a book exchange and doing a ton of reading including DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) and buddy reading with other classes.

We’d love to also celebrate the joy of reading at home! Please send in pictures of your child reading their favorite book, whether it’s at home, in a cozy spot, or with a family member.

These photos will be featured during Read Across America Week to show how our students are enjoying books outside of school. It’s a wonderful way to highlight the importance of reading and encourage others to read together at home. Send pictures to Ms. Thomas at athomas@sienacatholicschools.org.

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Book Exchange happening Friday, March 7 during lunch!

Here’s how it works:

Bring a Book, Take a Book: Students are encouraged to bring in any gently used books that they’re ready to trade.
Book Collection: Start bringing in books Monday, February 24.
Friday’s Exchange: On Friday, students will have the chance to pick out a new-to-them book from the collection! It's a fun way to share stories and find something exciting to read.

We can’t wait to see all the great books your students bring in, and we hope they enjoy the exchange!

Happy reading!

Kids Heart Challenge

Dear St Rita families,

Kids Heart Challenge is wrapping up soon, and we are so proud of all we have accomplished! Your enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to learning about our hearts and brains have created an incredible community of heart heroes!

The challenge isn’t over yet! There’s still time to make a difference, please sign-up and join our school’s team of lifesavers. Donations are due 2/28/2025. Together, we can reach our goal and continue spreading awareness about the importance of heart and brain health.

Remember, every action counts. Whether it’s learning about Hands-Only CPR, understanding the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, or simply sharing our cause with friends and family, together we are making an impact.

Help us Save Lives by following these steps:

Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.

Next, click on “send a text today” to easily reach friends & family!

OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

Please Help Us Reach Our School Goals:

125 Students Registered: To Date = 58 Needed: 67 (When we reach this goal our school automatically gets $500 to purchase PE Equipment)

36 Complete Finn’s Mission: To Date = 15 Needed:21 (all who complete Finn’s Mission are entered to win Superbowl Tickets AND a Puppy Warmie)

Don’t forget – every time we have 18 Finn’s Mission complete our school is entered to win $10,000 compliments of the NFL.

Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are providing hope and health for everyone, everywhere.

Seroogy's Chocolates

All Order forms and money due no later than Thursday, March 6th.

Seroogy's Family Letter 2025.pdf

Bar Order Form-2023.pdf

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Quarter Sale Coming Soon

Mrs. Schotz is looking for book donations for the upcoming quarter sale.

Please send books to the office.

Volunteers needed for the Quarter sale.

*Must be safeguarded

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A9A82EA5F9CE9-47994702-quarter#/

Weekly Pictures

STEAM Activities

Math Hoops

PE Class

After School Care

Battle of the Books

Thursday Mass

St.Rita BasketBall Playoffs 2025

Congratulations to all teams for having a great season.

Congratulations to all teams that made it to the playoffs.

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls for winning the Championship.

5th Grade girls

They Played All Saints in the 1st round and lost 2-29

6th Grade girls

They Played SJCA-Blue in the 1st round and lost 12-14

6th Grade Boys

They Played SJCA-White in the 1st round and won 41-36 then they moved on to the Championship to Play Prairie-Blue and lost 19-57

7th Grade girls

They Played All St.Lucy in the 1st round and lost 21-36

8th Grade Girls

They Played Prairie in the 1st round and won 55-40 then they moved on to the Championship to Play SJCA and Won 51-45

Siena Events

Softball & Volleyball Camp

St. Catherine's Middle School Flyer 2025.pdf

St. Rita Parish

St. Rita Parish Bulletin

ALL ARE WELCOME

Come and join us on Thursdays at 8:15am at our School Masses. Families are welcome to sit with their students on the right side of the Church. Hope to see you there!

Religious Education

Tablesetters - Community Service Group

Children in kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to participate in the community service group at St. Rita called Tablesetters. We meet once a month to learn about Catholic social teaching and participate in service opportunities which reflect those teachings. Some examples of projects from the past are: making dog toys for the Humane Society, collecting winter clothes for a local school, making "blessing bags" for the patrons of the St. Patrick's meal program, planting bulbs on the St. Rita grounds, making scarves and hats for the Hospitality Center, and making cards for our homebound parishioners. Participation in Tablesetters gives students the opportunity to play a real part in the local and global work of serving our community. It's fun to work together in helping others! Please fill out the form that was sent home with your child and return it to school before our first meeting.

Mardi Gras

Catholic Community Events

St. Richard's Parish Event

Catholic Community of Eight in Racine Family Fun Night- Mardi Gras theme!

There will be fun for all ages, piñata for the kids, music by DJ Rio 1, food, 50/50 raffle & trivia games for the adults.

There is no cost for this event we hope to see you all there

Food for the Journey

Community Events & Resources

Resources for Warm Shelters in the Racine County Area

https://www.racinecounty.com/departments/ready-racine-county/designated-winter-warming-centers

RYS-Football

Mount Pleasant Summer Programs

Summer Rec Program Flyer 2025.pdf

Uniform Fleece and Track Jackets

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 today!

Family Resources

March Breakfast Menu

March Lunch Menu

March After Care Snack Menu

Emergency School Closure Protocol

St. Rita FAQ

Before and After Care Registration

2024-2025 Handbook

Safe Environment Training

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!

https://www.facebook.com/stritaschoolracine

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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