GREETINGS!

Dear St. Rita Families,

I hope this message finds you well. As we move deeper into the fall season, I wanted to take a moment to share some important updates and express my gratitude for the wonderful community we have here at St. Rita Catholic School.

Halloween Carnival Success

First and foremost, a HUGE thank you to our middle school teachers and Mr. Endemann for organizing this year’s Halloween Carnival. The event will be fun for our families, and I am particularly proud of our 8th grade students who took a lot of initiative with their creative designs. Their hard work and enthusiasm truly shone through.

End of First Quarter

A reminder that next week marks the end of the first quarter. Our dedicated teachers will be working diligently on report cards, and we will soon be sending out a sign-up for fall conferences for grades 3K-5. Middle School teachers and specialists will be available in the gym for conferences on November 7th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Teacher Appreciation

I would also like to extend a special thank you to our teachers. They often do not receive the recognition they deserve for their thoughtful planning and passionate teaching. Their commitment to our students’ education is truly inspiring. I have admired the creative experiments, enthusiastic student actors, interesting student presentations, and interactive STEAM lessons across the school this month. 

Important Dates

• No School on October 25th: Please note that there will be no school on October 25th due to an inservice day.

• Halloween Parties: Classroom Halloween parties will be held on October 31st from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

• Mass Schedule: We will not have school mass on Thursday, October 31st. Instead, we will celebrate mass on Friday, November 1st, which is All Saints Day.

• Conferences from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 7th.

Catholic Schools Walk Fundraiser

Many thanks to Hilary Lowman and the parents who worked tirelessly on the Catholic Schools Walk Fundraiser, which also included our Money Wars event. I am thrilled to announce that we raised $1476.80. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. Students benefit year-round from the enrichment activities this funding provides.

Partnership with Parents

Lastly, I want to reflect on the special partnerships we have with our parents. Our teachers deeply appreciate your collaboration and support, especially when we need to push individual students to be their best selves. Together, we create a nurturing and challenging environment that helps our students thrive. Your support of the teachers at St. Rita makes this school a special place for our students.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

Warm regards,

Beth Woodward
Principal, St. Rita Catholic School