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Monday, December 8- Holy Day of Obligation: The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary (Mass Day) 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10 -Advent Prayer Service (Light We Shine For Others)
Thursday, December 11- Christmas Concert Grades 3k- 3rd 5 p.m., 4th-8th Grade 6 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17- Advent Prayer Service (Bringing Gifts For Jesus)
Friday, December 19- Advent Prayer Service (Las Posadas)
Friday, December 19- Classroom Christmas Parties 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2- No School Christmas Break
Monday, January 5- Classes Resume

GREETINGS!

Dear St. Rita Families,

As we enter the season of Advent, our school is filled with a sense of hope and joyful expectation. Advent invites us to slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Our students have already begun embracing this spirit through prayer, service, and small acts of kindness throughout the day. It is a beautiful way to begin this holy season together.

With the winter months now truly upon us, please remember to send students with warm clothing each day. We do go outside for recess as long as the windchill is above 0°, and proper winter gear helps ensure everyone can enjoy this time safely and comfortably. Stretchy gloves get wet and are very cold to wear for a second recess, so please consider sending a second pair of gloves or buying a pair of waterproof mittens that are meant for snow.

A reminder that Monday is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will attend Mass on Monday next week instead of Thursday. Because of this, students should be in uniform on Monday—no Out of Uniform passes that day, please.

We are also excited to invite all families to our School Christmas Concerts on Thursday evening.

3K–3rd Grade Concert: 5:00 p.m.
4th–8th Grade Concert: 6:00 p.m.

Doors will open at 4:45 p.m., and families should please use the gym doors for entry at that time. Our students have been working very hard and cannot wait to share their music with you!

As part of our Advent season of giving, please remember that Advent Basket items are due next week. These baskets help support our school fundraiser, and your generosity makes such a meaningful difference. Thank you for contributing to this tradition of service.

As always, thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. We are grateful for your support, your trust, and the joy your children bring to our school each day.

Blessings on your Advent season,
Beth Woodward
Principal, St. Rita Catholic School

Reminders

Dismissal Reminder

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during dismissal. A special thank you to all parents who wait for the “slow” sign before driving forward at the end of the day. For everyone’s safety, please do not move your vehicle until you see a teacher display the “slow” sign. Your attentiveness helps keep our students safe. It is normally just a three or four minute wait from dismissal until the “go” signal.

November 15-March 15

During the Winter months, students are required to wear pants, skirts/jumpers with Black, navy, or white leggings only. No shorts should be worn until March 16th.

Christmas Concert

St. Rita Carnival of Lights

Students of the Week

Torin T. is this week’s Student of the Week for Letter R - Respect Others

Soraya H. is this week’s Student of the Week for Letter I - Imitate Jesus Christ

Aven D. is this week’s Student of the Week for Letter T - Try our Best

Avery E. is this week’s Student of the Week for Letter A - Are Accountable

Liam's Sport Corner

This week, the gyms will come alive as another basketball season starts again!

All of our teams are getting ready for the excitement of Week 1. For our 4th graders, this marks their first-ever basketball season. Also, our 8th graders are beginning their final Middle School Season.

We hope for a season filled with great plays, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We hope every single player, and every fan, enjoys this exciting journey to the fullest.

Week 1 - BasketBall Schedule

Date: Sat 12/6/25

4th Grade Girls – 9:00 am @ St.Marks VS All Saints
4th Grade Boys – 10:00 am @ St.Marks VS SJCA-White
5th Grade Girls – 11:00 am @ JPII VS St.Joes
5th Grade Boys – 2:00 pm @ JPII VS St.Lucy
6th Grade Girls – 9:00 am @ St.Rita VS SJCA
6th Grade Boys – 10:00 am @ St.Rita VS Renaissance
7th Grade Girls/St.Joes – 8:00 am @ St.Rita VS St.Joes 8th(St.Rita)
7th Grade Boys – 10:00 am @ St.Lucy VS SJCA-Blue
8th Grade Girls/St.Joes – 8:00 am @ St.Rita VS St.Joes 7th(St.Rita)

8th Grade Boys – 12:00 pm @ St.Rita VS Evergreen

St.Marks- 7117 14th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53143

St.Lucy- 3035 Drexel Ave. Racine, WI 53403

JPII- 2023 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI 53404

Weekly Pictures

Thanksgiving Week Activities

7th grade spent the end of the day with Kindergarten. Their goal was to engineer a cage for the wild turkey. Happy Thanksgiving.

Third Grade's Thanksgiving day parade!

Money War Winners!

Firs Grade received a Culver's Lunch for being the Top winners of the Money War.

Wednesday Advent Prayer Service

Advent Prayer (Jesse Tree) Led by Kindergarten, First and Second Grade

4k Visits St. Rita Parish

3K Snow Fun!

4K Centers

Siena Catholic Schools Events

St. Catherine's Shadow Days

Shadow Days.pdf

St. Catherine's Cheerleading Mini Camp

St. Rita Parish

St. Rita Parish Bulletin

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!

Advent Breakfast Sunday, December 14, 2025

Calling All Volunteers!

Volunteers are needed for the Advent Breakfast at St. Rita to set up tables and chairs on Saturday, December 13 at 1:00 pm and tear down the tables and chairs on Sunday around 1:00 pm and also to serve in the dining area. Contact Deb Sandonato at 262-496-0475 if you would like to help.

Bakers Needed!

Bakery items for the Advent Breakfast Bake Sale would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off on Saturday, December 13 in the St. Rita School gym between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

Prizes for Tootsie Roll Game Needed!

Donations of trinkets for the Tootsie Roll Game are needed for the Advent Breakfast. Please drop off at St. Rita in the church narthex. Deadline is Dec 8

Tis the Season for Christmas Caroling!

On Saturday, December 13 at 1:00 PM, parish and school families will be Christmas caroling at Parkview Senior Living Community. We will carol for the residents and then go to the St. Rita school gym for cocoa, cookies and fellowship. Please fill out the form that was sent home and send it back to school if you would like to spread some holiday cheer in our community. Specific details will be emailed a few days prior to the event. This will be a fun event that your children will remember for many years and it means so much to the residents of Parkview. Be sure to join us. The more the merrier!

St. Rita Parish Advent Breakfast

Forms are due Monday, December 8

Parish Breakfast - Basket Items needed

Parish Advent Breakfast with St. Nick - Sign up to volunteer to help at the breakfast.

2025 Letter.pdf

Parish Events

Lunch With Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025

11:00AM-1:00PM

St. Mary by the Lake

Come to the Manger

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Following the 10:00AM Mass

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church

Advent Night with St. Nicholas

Friday, December 5, 2025

6:00PM

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church- Fr. Cox Hall

Adult Faith Formation

Breakfast with Baby Jesus

Did you know that the Catholic Community of Eight in Racine is having a Breakfast with Baby Jesus event on Saturday, December 13?! It will be held in the gym at John Paul II Academy Racine and all are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a warm article of clothing for those in our community who need them. Space is limited, so register today https://tinyurl.com/4pmys3a7

St Rita School FAQ

ST. RITA FAQ

Safe Guarding Events

Thinking about Volunteering for field trips this year?

You must be Safe Guarded. Click on the link to take a class.

https://www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding/Safeguarding-Events.htm?DateRange=month&Date=9/1/2025&Classifications=!

Here are the upcoming l for Safe Environment. Important communication for families, especially our new families. All volunteers in the classroom or for field trips must be safeguarded. Below you will find upcoming safeguarding classes for August and September.

DIRECTIONS- https://www.archmil.org/ArchMil/Resources/SAFE/CathMutual/Safe_Environment_Program_instructions.pdf

Safe_Environment_Program_instructions.pdf

2025-2026 Calendar

MASTER CALENDAR SIENA 25-26.pdf

Emergency School Closure Protocol

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

December Breakfast Menu

2025-2026 Handbook

December Lunch Menu

Emergency School Closure Protocol

Safe Environment Training

December After School Snack

Before and After Care Registration

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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