GREETINGS!

Dear St. Rita School Families,

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful and restful holiday season. We are thrilled to welcome the children back to school and see their smiling faces once again. As we return to our routines, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for the second half of the school year.

We are currently wrapping up the second quarter, and our teachers are diligently working on finalizing grades. Report cards will be sent home on January 22nd,  so please keep an eye out for them. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your child's achievements and discuss any areas for growth.

I am also excited to announce that we will soon be sharing our plans for Catholic Schools Week. This special week will be filled with fun and meaningful events for our students, celebrating our faith and the unique spirit of our school community. Stay tuned for more details!

Reflecting on the joy of the Christmas season, we are reminded of the incredible gift of Jesus' birth. Celebrating His birthday is a reminder of God's love and generosity to humanity. Let us carry this spirit of joy and gratitude into the new year, as we continue to grow in faith and knowledge.

As we move forward, we will begin winter STAR testing soon. Teachers will be sending out notices to their class parents with specific dates and times. Attendance on these dates is very important, as make-up testing can take away from valuable learning time. Your cooperation in ensuring your child is present and prepared is greatly appreciated. Data from this testing informs our instruction and allows teachers to know where they need to reinforce or extend their lessons.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education. We look forward to a wonderful and productive second half of the school year.

Warm regards,

Beth Woodward

Principal, St. Rita School