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.
Monday, October 7th - Caledonia Fire Safety
Thursday, October 10th - 6th Grade Retreat
Wednesday, October 16th - 8th Grade to St. Catherine's High School
Friday, October 18th - Halloween Carnival 5-8PM
Friday, October 25th - No school- Teacher In-service
Thursday, October 31st - No Mass
Thursday, October 31st - Classroom Halloween Parties
Friday, November 1st - Mass Day (All Saints’ Day)
Dear Parents,
I hope this message finds you well. We have several exciting events and important updates to share with you this month.
Money Wars for Catholic School Walk Fundraiser
Our annual Money Wars competition is heating up! These funds are part of the Catholic Schools Walk Fundraiser that benefits programs and students in our school year round. Currently, the standings are as follows:
1st Place: Third Grade
2nd Place: 4k
3rd Place: First Grade
Keep encouraging your children to participate and support our school!
Caledonia Fire Department Fire Safety Demonstrations
We are thrilled to announce that the Caledonia Fire Department will be visiting our school again on Monday to conduct fire safety demonstrations for our younger students. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about fire safety in a fun and engaging way.
School Carnival
Mark your calendars for our school carnival on the 18th! Presale of wristbands will start on Monday and continue until the 16th. Wristbands are $10 if purchased in advance (cash or check to the office) and $13 at the door. We look forward to seeing you there for a day of fun and festivities!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on November 7th from 10 AM to 6 PM. A Sign-Up Genius link will be sent out for grades K-3 to 5. Middle School staff and specialists will be available in the gym on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and address any concerns.
Communication and Support
Please remember to check your child’s Class Dojo regularly and reach out to their teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Our dedicated staff is committed to working with families to ensure every student’s success.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.
Warm regards,
Beth Woodward
Principal, St. Rita’s Catholic School
The Money War continues on Monday ! Bring in your spare change & dollars to fill your class jar. Highest total in each section wins! Check out the flier for all the details and updated prize options!
STEAM: Molecules and bubbles!
This week we celebrated Mr. Keith for National Custodian Appreciation Day!
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!
This week for the St.Rita's girls volleyball all of the teams played. For the 5th grade girls volleyball they beat SJCA at St.Lucy gym. For the 6th grade girls they beat St.Lucy at JPII gym. For 7th grade 2 of their teams played (St.Rita blue and white) each twice both at St.Rita's Gym. St.Rita Blue lost both of their games and St.Rita white lost both too. They both tried really hard but sadly still lost. For The 8th grade girls they beat St.Joe's racine and they beat OLGA both played at All Saints gym.
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.
Monthly Outdoor Rosary
Please join us in praying the Rosary outdoors. We will meet monthly from May to October on the 13th of each month at 7:00 PM at the St. Rita statue on the St. Rita grounds (near the parish office doors). Our next Rosary will be said on Friday, September 13. Rosaries, prayer booklets and assistance will be provided, if needed. The event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and your friends and family. If you have small children, feel free to come for only one decade, if that is what works for your family. All are welcome!
Fall Family Service Opportunity
On Saturday, October 5 (9:00AM-11:00AM), families with students in grades 4-8 will have the opportunity to work together caring for God’s beautiful creation at River Bend Nature Center. We will help with tasks that might include: moving firewood, pulling invasive plants, putting down wood chips or trail maintenance. Please come and join us in our service efforts. If your family plans to participate, please complete and return the form sent home with your child by Wed. Oct. 2.
Attached is the signup genius for the volleyball concession stand.
Here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4FAAA623A7FE3-50921225-strita
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!
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!
We ignite a spirit of excellence in faith, knowledge,
and service, inspiring students to be who God created them to be.