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D e a r S t . R i t a P a r e n t s ,

W e a r e n e a r i n g t h e e n d o f t h e f i r s t m a r k i n g p e r i o d a n d g r a d e s w i l l b e c l o s i n g n e x t w e e k . F r o m a n a c a d e m i c p e r s p e c t i v e e v e r y o n e h a s b e e n w o r k i n g h a r d a n d t r y i n g t o d o t h e i r v e r y b e s t w o r k d a i l y . F r o m a s o c i a l p e r s p e c t i v e w e a r e n o w s t a r t i n g t o s e e s t u d e n t s h a v i n g d i f f i c u l t y g e t t i n g a l o n g w i t h t h e i r c l a s s m a t e s . O n m a n y o c c a s i o n s w h e n I s p e a k t o t h e c h i l d o r h i s / h e r p a r e n t a b o u t a p a r t i c u l a r i n c i d e n t t h e “ B ” w o r d i s u s e d — B u l l y . I t s e e m s t h a t e v e r y t h i n g t h a t i s s a i d o r d o n e i s c o n s i d e r e d b u l l y i n g a n d m a n y c h i l d r e n h a v e b e e n l a b e l e d a s b u l l i e s . T h i s I f i n d v e r y d i s t u r b i n g e s p e c i a l l y b e c a u s e S t . R i t a S c h o o l i s a C a t h o l i c s c h o o l w h e r e o u r s t u d e n t s a r e i n s t r u c t e d d a i l y i n “ t r e a t i n g o t h e r s a s J e s u s w o u l d d o ” .

B e g i n n i n g o n D e c e m b e r 8 , t h e F e a s t o f t h e I m m a c u l a t e C o n c e p t i o n , t h e C h u r c h w i l l b e c e l e b r a t i n g t h e J u b i l e e Y e a r o f M e r c y . A n d w h a t i s M e r c y y o u a s k ? I n E n g l i s h “ m e r c y ” m e a n s s h o w i n g c o m p a s s i o n , f o r b e a r a n c e , p i t y , s y m p a t h y , f o r g i v e n e s s , k i n d n e s s , t e n d e r h e a r t e d n e s s , o r r e f r a m i n g f r o m h a r m i n g o r p u n i s h i n g . T h e s e s y n o n y m s g i v e u s s o m e i n s i g h t o n t h i s w o r d ; t h e y a l l e x p r e s s h o w a m e r c i f u l p e r s o n m i g h t a c t .

D u r i n g t h i s u p c o m i n g J u b i l e e Y e a r , I a m e n c o u r a g i n g e v e r y s t u d e n t , t e a c h e r , a n d p a r e n t t o b e c o m e m o r e m e r c i f u l i n e a c h a n d e v e r y i n t e r a c t i o n t h e y h a v e h e r e a t S t . R i t a S c h o o l . S t u d e n t s w h o s h o w c o m p a s s i o n , s y m p a t h y , f o r g i v e n e s s , k i n d n e s s , a n d t e n d e r n e s s w h i l e r e f r a m i n g f r o m h a r m i n g o r h u r t i n g o t h e r s b y t h e i r u n k i n d w o r d s , d e e d s o r a c t i o n s w i l l b e r e c o g n i z e d a s “ A g e n t s o f M e r c y ” t h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r .

P l e a s e t a k e s o m e t i m e o v e r t h e n e x t f e w w e e k s t o d i s c u s s w i t h y o u r c h i l d h o w t h e y c a n p o s i t i v e l y i n t e r a c t w i t h t h e i r p e e r s a n d b e c o m e a n A g e n t o f M e r c y . L e t u s t o g e t h e r c o n c e n t r a t e o n d e v e l o p i n g p o s i t i v e s o c i a l s k i l l s a n d p o s i t i v e w a y s t o d e a l w i t h a l l m e m b e r s o f o u r s c h o o l f a m i l y . B y w o r k i n g t o g e t h e r w e c a n a s s u r e t h a t S t . R i t a S c h o o l c o n t i n u e s t o b e “ t h e p l a c e t o b e w h e r e t h e l o v e o f C h r i s t i s l i v e d a n d s h a r e d . ” T h a n k y o u f o r e n t r u s t i n g y o u r c h i l d / r e n t o o u r c a r e .

God Bless

Mrs. Tiezzi

Prayer Corner Let us remember to hold the following people and intentions in our prayer:

St. Rita Parishioners

All those who pass our school on Whitney Avenue

For all those who serve us in the Armed Forces

For peace in the world

For those who are unemployed

For those who suffer with addiction

For vocations to the priesthood and religious life

For Sr. Maureen Fitzgerald

For Sr. Elaine Lattanzi

For a special intention

For Caroline, a young girl battling a serious illness

For a Friend who has cancer

Home and School Association

Working together to build community

Check the HSA link on our website at … www.stritaschool.org for forms and other

information.

HALLOWEEN AND PARTY FUNDRAISER - It's frightfully easy to earn money for our school

and save 10% on your Halloween Costumes and Party needs. Purchase decorations, costumes and

supplies for Halloween, Parties, Plays and more. Simply go to the website listed on the attached flyer

(flyer also available on our website) and use our promo code FUN3146 at checkout for 15% off, and

15% of your purchase will go to St. Rita School. Please see the flyer for more details. This fundraiser

is year-round so once Halloween has past you can continue to shop for all your party and entertaining

needs. Tell your family and friends! Questions? Contact Joanne Bruno at joannebruno@ymail.com.

SPIRIT WEAR - Santa Claus is coming your way with your Spirit Wear goodies packed on his

sleigh! This fun-raiser kicks off today! We have something for everyone ... students, parents and

grandparents, too. We have NEW apparel for our Crusaders, Alumni and our Class of 2016!

Christmas only comes once a year so if you love it buy it! Look for your catalog and order form on

our website this week. Questions? Contact Joanne Bruno at joannebruno@ymail.com HO HO HO!

ST. RITA SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Calling all volunteers! Our annual book fair is in the planning stage and we need YOUR help to

make it a success. This year our book fair will run from Monday, November 9th

through Friday,

November 13th

(excluding Wednesday, November 11th

-Veterans Day). Please contact any one of the

following if you are interested in volunteering for this wonderful event:

Kris Kirck -- kristinkirck@sbcglobal.net

Lena Sorenson -- stellagirl627@snet.net

Sandy Mascia – sandramascia@att.net

Trisha Kozloski -- trisha.gilbert@yahoo.com

Danielle Natale -- danielle.natale@gmail.com

Come to the St. Rita Scholastic Book Fair. You can find a wide variety of books from holiday

classics, children’s favorites, popular teen selections to the latest best sellers. There is something for

everyone.

Monday, November 9th

—8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 10th

—8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Thursday, November 12th

—8:30 AM-6:00 PM

Friday, November 13th

—8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Spread the word! Bring your family and friends. We’d like to make this the best book fair ever!

*Teacher Conferences will run Thursday 3:30-7:00 PM and Friday 12:30-4:00 PM*

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SCHOOL NEWS

PARENT PORTAL: Will be closed until report cards are distributed. All lunch credits for those

who quality have been posted on your account. If you have any questions please email

amaracti.stritaschool@gmail.com

NEW LUNCH PROGRAM: Beginning Monday, November 2nd

our new lunch program will begin.

Erin Carmody from Carmody Concessions will be our new vendor. The lunch menu for November

will be on-line by Wednesday, October 28th

. The cost will be $3.50 per lunch. The blue circle next to

the lunch choice indicates 1 additional side item which is included in the lunch. Orders for the week

of November 2nd

need to be in by Friday, Oct. 30th

. The lunch portal will be open weekly for your

convenience. Thank you for your patience during this past month.

Paul & Eddy’s will still serve the pizza on Friday. The pizza choice for November 6th

will be cheese

or pepperoni.

OPEN HOUSE: For Prospective Families every Monday from 9am-11am when school is in

session.

Help us Spread The Word about our NEW Welcome Days!

If you are interested in displaying a Lawn Sign for a month, please email Carissa Civitello

ccivitello.stritaschool@gmail.com

Stay Connected with SRS!

Visit us on Facebook and Twitter!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SaintRitaSchool

Twitter: @stritaschoolct

PARENTS: Mrs. Tiezzi welcomes parents to stop by the 1st Wed. of each month during regular

school hours to discuss any concerns or share any ideas that you may have. November will be on

Tuesday, November, 3rd

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ST. RITA SCHOOL was featured in News channel WTNH clip. Please see attachment!

http://wtnh.com/2015/10/23/report-it-recap-october-23-2015/

LUNCH TIME: Please send your child in with forks, spoons and napkins for lunch.

FALL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: Bricks 4 Kidz is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering

and Math). Junior Robotics(6+) 4 week program Cost: $100

Thursday 5:30-7:00 PM

Oct. 29, Nov. 5,12,19 @ Hamden Middle School

www.bricks4kidz.com/348 or call Marilou OH at 203-645-5471 to register

AN INVITATION TO THE YOUTH OF THE PARISH

TO BECOME ALTAR SERVERS

There will be an introductory training session during the school day for students (grades 4 and up)

who wish to become an Altar Server.

We hope you will consider this important ministry and join the existing servers who serve God and

the parish in this special ministry.

Please notify Sr. Anne by Nov. 6th

if you are interested.

TRUNK OR TREAT SUCCESS!!!!

We certainly had the happiest parking lot in Hamden on Friday night! With record-breaking attendance of over 300 guests and 40 cars, the 6th Annual Trunk or Treat created great family fun and memories. Thank you to everyone who supported this event by donating treats, parking cars, coordinating volunteers, and cleaning the lot. Special Thanks to our families who provided the Trunks! Same time, next year?

KIDS NIGHT OUT at the Caritas Christi Center, 295 Benham St. Hamden, CT – Please see attachment below.

ST. RITA ANNUAL FOOD COLLECTION – Please see attachment

UNITED GIRLS CHOIR FALL CONCERT:

Saturday, November 7 th, 2015 at 4:00pm

Woolsey Hall, Corner of Grove Street and College Street, New Haven. No tickets required.

A freewill offering will be collected at the concert, with proceeds to benefit the United Choir

School’s scholarship fund.

Caritas Christi Center 295 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514 Phone: 203-281-2569 Fax 203-407-8965

Having the Love You Want

On Saturday, November 14, from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Caritas Christi Center, Chris & Don Paglia,

former co-directors of the Hartford Archdiocesan Family Life Office, will lead a retreat day for

married couples.

Marriage is a spiritual pathway in which God calls us to grow in a strong and vibrant relationship. We

will explore what couples really want for their marriage as well as the obstacles, and couples will

design a future plan that facilitates a thriving, intimate, and sacred marital relationship. This special

one-day retreat will be a learning experience that includes prayerful reflection, couple time, a

supportive community. . .and some fun! The donation is $40/couple and includes lunch. Please call

203-281-2569 to register. www.caritaschristicenter.org

Film Study: The Way

On Wednesday, November 18 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at the Caritas Christi Center, Jim Pepitone will

screen and lead a discussion of the movie The Way. In this film, Tom (Martin Sheen), an American

doctor goes to France to retrieve the body of his son who was killed in a storm while walking the

Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of St. James. Tom decides to honor the memory of his

deceased son by finishing the journey. Having only one objective, he did not expect to be profoundly

changed by meeting and bonding with other pilgrims, who like his son, were searching for meaning

in their lives. The donation for this program is $8 (snack included). To register please call 203-281-

2569. www.caritaschristicenter.org

Holly Berry Festival

The annual Holly Berry Festival, a juried arts & crafts fair benefitting the Retirement Fund for the

Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, will take place Fri. November 20 (3-8 pm) & Sat. November

21 (10 am – 3 pm) at Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden. There is a Pasta Dinner on Friday from 5 –

7 pm ($10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under). There are still spots left for crafters. If you

are interested in renting a space call 203-288-9408 ext. 447 for more information.