Wishlist for Mrs. Rovegno's Class
- Sterilite Plastic Pencil Boxes (12)
- Gift Cards to Target, Walmart, Amazon, Lakeshore
- Skinny dry erase markers (black, set of 20)
- Baskets to organize books in classroom library (set of 20)
- Small items for treasure box
UPCOMING EVENTS
November
Nov. 6: Picture Retakes
Nov. 7: Love and Logic Class for Parents (8-9am D246)
Nov. 9; Praying Parents (Parent Rosary) 8am Church
Nov. 10: Sock Hop
Nov. 10: Spirit Day
Nov. 11-16 Book Fair
Nov. 13-17: Spartan Spirit Week
Nov. 14: Buck a Jeans Day
Nov. 14 Can and Coat Drive (morning carpool)
Nov. 17: Grandparents' Day with noon dismissal
Nov. 18-Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 28: Love and Login Class 8-9am
Nov. 29: K-4 Mass
Nov. 30: Praying Parents (Parent Rosary) 8am
Nov. 30: 2nd Grade's First Reconciliation
School calendar (I'm human and could have typos. Refer to the school calendar.)
OUR PRINCIPAL DR. CAROL WALSH
Dr. Walsh has open door office hours on Mondays, 8 am-noon. No appointment necessary. If you find that you have concerns or accolades, make sure to stop by to discuss with her.
This week at SRS: Monday, November 6 (updated when email is sent out)
This Week at SRS Monday, November 6, 2017
From the School Office:
- Monday is Picture Retake Day!
- Tuesday is our Open House for Prospective new families. It will begin at 8:30 in the Parish Commons.
- Love and logic class this Tuesday will be rescheduled for the 14th due to the Prospective Student Open House.
- Wednesday, Nov. 8, the 7-8 grade will attend the 8:00 AM Mass.
- Thursday, Praying Parents will say the rosary in the church chapel at 8:00 AM.
- Thursday, Nov. 9, the 3rd grade and the 4th grade will go on a field trip.
- Friday is Spirit Day!
- Next week is Spirit Week. Please see attachment for more information.
- WOW!!! We collected about 1400 pairs of socks!!! Thank you for all your help with this project! It was a huge success! The socks will be distributed next week to a few homeless shelters in the area.
- Here Comes Winter... As the temperature drops, a reminder that students may not wear non-uniform jackets, hoodies, or sweatshirts inside the school building or in the Church for Mass. This includes auction items or other St. Rita spirit wear. The only approved items are the school uniform green fleece or blue sweater. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Please remember to label all coats and jackets.
Important Announcements:
- Thank you to everyone that supported Bowl-a-Palooza 2.0! Spartan Nation was in the house last Saturday night for Bowl-a-Palooza 2.0, the Parents Club’s largest fundraiser of the year, and thanks to your generosity we are well on our way towards our fundraising effort for Phase II of Sweeney Hall. THANK YOU to all of you who supported the auction. The night was a tremendous success and would not be possible without the tireless committee chairs, the army of volunteers and the support of our wonderful SRS Community! Thank you!
- SOCK HOP! This Friday, November 10. The 6th grade Girl Scouts are hosting the SRS Annual Sock Hop from 6:30 – 9:00 in the Dining Hall. ALL ARE WELCOME! Wear you’re favorite ’50’s outfit and come enjoy good dancing, good games, good food, and good conversation. Come support St Rita and have fun dancing to oldies.
- CAMP OUT WITH A GOOD BOOK! Book Fair November 11-November 17! BOOK BUCKS forms are being accepted now (form attached)! Creating a BOOK BUCKS account for your Spartan means their money is ready for them when they visit the Book Fair with their class. Creating an account is easy - simply complete the attached form and send it with a check made payable to St. Rita Parents Club. We will have their money on file so that there is no chance of forgetting their funds on their class visit day. Any amount remaining after your child’s purchase will be donated to the St. Mary of Carmel Book Fund. Call Amy Straus 214-598-0915 or Brooke Yeskie 972-333-8687 with any questions.
SMC Fall Food & Coat Drive Please mark your calendars for the Fall Food Drive benefitting St. Mary of Carmel, our sister school in West Dallas. On Tuesday, November 14th drop food off in morning carpool. Volunteers will help take donations out of your car. Please shop for items requested according to your child's grade level. Any questions, please contact Tessa Hambleton at thambleton6@gmail.com or Melissa Pridmore at melissa@mmterryfdn.org.
- Pre- K – Baby Diapers
- K & 1st Grade - Canned vegetables and fruits
- 2nd & 3rd Grade - Canned proteins (chicken, chili, tuna, peanut butter)
- 4th & 5th Grade - Boxed products (bread mix, pastas, rice)
- 6th & 7th Grade - Breakfast items (cereal, oatmeal, coffee/tea)
- 8th Grade - Baby food and baby formula
- Walmart gift cards always welcome! Thanks so much for your generosity!
SMC Coat Drive Please check your closets and try coats on your kids…Do you have any coats that don’t fit anymore?? On Tuesday, November 14th we will also be collecting coats for the coat drive. Any questions, please contact Tessa Hambleton at thambleton6@gmail.com or Melissa Pridmore at melissa@mmterryfdn.org.
SMC Adopt-A-Family Program Are you starting to feel the giving spirit? It's that time of year! Adopt a St. Mary of Carmel family for the holidays! Change their lives and teach your children the true spirit of the holidays. SRS families are matched with SMC families in need. The SRS family receives the SMC family's needs and wishes. Families are matched by request (small, medium, large) and can also be matched with scout troops. Last year, over 45 families were served and over 500 gifts delivered! Please e-mail kneylon@sbcglobal.net by Nov. 10th to be matched with an SMC family before Thanksgiving break. Gifts will be due Dec. 8th. Any questions, please contact Tessa Hambleton at thambleton6@gmail.com or Melissa Pridmore at melissa@mmterryfdn.org.
Grandparent's Day
- We are excited about Grandparent's Day coming up on Friday, 11/17/17. Reminder, the Valet and Parish Commons opens at 7am, Mass is at 8am, and classroom visits begin after Mass. Encourage your Grandparents to take advantage of the coffee and pastries (adults only please) at the Parish Commons and also new this year, a Photo Booth!
- Children may leave with their Grandparents at 10AM.
- If you have a photograph handy of your child(ren) with their Grandparents, please send it in! Email brandie@bbybrandie.com with 1-2 photographs by THIS FRIDAY, 11/10 for us to be able to include it in a special decoration. Please see attached flyer.
From the Parish:
Family-Centered Faith Formation – Falling Forward - Reconciliation
Join us on Sunday, November 12 at 3:00 p.m. in the church as Joshua Clemmons, Director of Faith Formation,
leads us to discover and to rediscover the healing sacrament of Reconciliation in Falling Forward.
We invite all members of the parish to learn more about our rich Catholic faith on this special Sunday afternoon.
This topic will also be counted as a Sacramental Preparation class to help prepare the families as they journey with their children
toward the celebration of any sacrament during the spring 2017-2018 (second year of faith formation).
Below are links to flyers sent out by the school
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