Friday, November 10, 2017

Week of Nov. 13-17




Lunch/Recess Duty 10:35-11:25

Be in the cafeteria by 10:35 so Mrs. Rovegno can have her lunchtime, too. If other classrooms lack parent volunteers, please help those other tables.

Monday, Nov. 13: Ansiaux
Tuesday, Nov. 14: Andrews
Wednesday, Nov. 15: Almand
Thursday, Nov. 16: Wagner
Friday, Nov. 17: 11am early release

Guest Reader Fridays 2:35-3:05

Nov. 24: No School
Dec. 1: M. Westerman
Dec. 8: J. Ansiaux
Dec. 15: A. Whitfield
Jan. 5: M. Westerman
Jan. 12: A. Miller
Jan. 19: J. Land
Jan. 26: M. Westerman

Sign up to volunteer: The School Volunteer

UPDATE: 2nd-grade field trip will be on Dec 19 to visit with the Sisters at The Holy Family of Nazareth. 
Confirmed Chaperones:

  • Mindy Hatzmann
  • Jennifer Kricken
  • Nicole Chambers
  • Megan Almand
  • Julie Land
Classroom Reminders
  • Complete Reflex Math https://www.reflexmath.com/home (at least 3 green lights a week)
  • Check Renweb weekly for homework assignments and tests
  • Sign Red Folders and Planner DAILY
  • Students should read at least 20 minutes each night
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) click here 
  • Small items for treasure box

UPCOMING EVENTS

November
Nov. 11-16 Book Fair
Nov. 13-17: Spartan Spirit Week (see below for schedule of events)
Nov. 14: Buck a Jeans Day
Nov. 14 Can and Coat Drive (morning carpool)
Nov. 17: Grandparents' Day with 11 am 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
Dec. 14: 1st/2nd grade Christmas Program
Dec. 19: 2nd grade field trip to visit the Sisters at The Holy Family of Nazareth
Dec. 19: $1 Jeans Day
Dec. 20: Class Christmas parties
Dec. 20: noon release for Christmas holidays
Jan. 4 (Thursday): classes resume


School calendar (I'm human and could have typos. Refer to the school calendar.)

Homeroom Pizza Party since we reached 100% participation by deadline

Once again, congratulations on reaching 100% participation in your home room by the contest deadline!  Thank you for helping the school exceed our goal and reach $220,000 in this very important fundraiser.  To celebrate your success, we will hold a pizza party in the dining hall during your home room’s lunch period on Friday, December 1.  We will have a choice of pepperoni or cheese pizza for each student (2 slices of pizza per child).  Any other items a student would like for lunch should be brought from home or purchased through the lunch line, as usual.  

Nov. 13-17
MONDAY: School Spirit Day - Students may dress in green/white or any St. Rita shirt and jeans. Kickball game on the field at 2 pm; teachers v. 8th grade boys.

TUESDAY: 80's Dress Day with 80's dance party in Sweeney during your "specials" period

WEDNESDAY:  College Day -Students may wear any college t-shirt/sweatshirt and jeans.  There will be fun games on the field during one of your specials.

THURSDAY: Futures Day - Students can come dressed up in whatever they want to be when they grow up.  Picnic on the plaza during lunch period.  Lunch will be provided for all students and teachers (hot dogs, chips, ice cream, drinks).  There will be a movie in homeroom with popcorn/drinks at 1 pm.


SMC Fall Food & Coat Drive 

Please mark your calendars for the Fall Food Drive benefiting 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. 
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.

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - Canned proteins (chicken, chili, tuna, peanut butter)
  • (All grade level info below under SRS email info)

Christmas Purse

Our Parents Club is collecting donations for the annual Christmas Purse so that they can provide a Christmas bonus to our wonderful faculty and staff. For more information or to donate, view this article.


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.


Hi, St. Rita Parents!  The St. Rita Parents Club needs your input!  Please help us by completing this quick survey by Friday, November 17.  It should take just a couple of minutes to complete.  Thank you for your help. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY      Thank you for your participation!


This week at SRS: Monday, November 13 (updated when email is sent out)

TBD


From last week: 
This Week at SRS Monday, November 13, 2017

From the School Office:
The dismissal time on Friday is 11:00 AM.
  • Dr. Walsh's Love and Logic class is at 8:00 AM Tuesday, Nov. 14 in rooms D247-48.
  • Grades 5-6 will go to the 8:00 AM Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
  • Praying Parents Rosary is at 8:00 AM in the church chapel Nov. 16.
  • Grandparents Day is Friday, Nov. 17!  Dismissal at 11:00 AM.

Important Announcements:
Don’t forget this week is the St. Mary of Carmel FALL FOOD DRIVE & COAT DRIVE this Tuesday!!  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 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.
Auction 
  • Please help the Parents Club by giving feedback on the annual auction. These events improve from your input! Please let us hear it. Click the survey link here.
Book Fair 
  • The book fair is open. This link has all the information you need to know, including the hours of operation and the book bucks form if you want to create an account for your child click Book Fair
Two, Four, Six, Eight! Who do we appreciate? Our 8th grade cheerleaders!

  • These 8th graders will be competing in the diocesan “Spreading Good Cheer” competition on Thursday evening at St. Monica. Teams from the across the diocese will be performing as well as bringing in jars of peanut butter to donate to Catholic Charities!
  • Help the cheer team by bringing a jar of peanut butter to school this week and dropping it in the box marked “Spreading Good Cheer” in the greeter area. Our cheerleaders appreciate your support!

Below are links to flyers sent out by the school

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