School Events Archive 2005-06

Saint Rita School students recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

For the third time, the students of Saint Rita School were invited to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast, June 8^th. This annual event, attended by religious leaders from all over the country, highlights the needs of the Hispanic communities and features a wide variety of speakers including government leaders. This year, President Bush attended the Breakfast and spoke to those in attendance.

For more information, go to the White House web page.

Congratulations to our 8^th grade
students for acceptance into the
following schools

Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School
Bishop Ireton High School
Connelly School of the Holy Child
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Gonzaga College High School
Oakcrest School
Oldfields School
Paul VI High School
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Pictures from St. Rita School
6^th Annual Silent Auction
Saturday, April 29, 2006

Click on any photo to see an enlarged version.

… a great time had by all! Many thanks to all of the volunteers, sponsors and contributors — most especially to all who were so generous!

St. Rita School Open House
Wednesday, April 26, 2006

9:30am - 11:00am & 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Spread the word about St. Rita School to all your friends. For more information about the open house, please call Kathleen Tabor at 703-548-1888.

ST. RITA CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRESENTS …

a part of THE BROADWAY JUNIOR COLLECTION Music by George Stiles Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe

May 6 @ 1:00pm and May 7 @ 5:00pm
Bishop Ireton’s Whaley Auditorium

BINGO

Sponsored by Parish & School
RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 18^TH IN THE SCHOOL HALL

Have you marked your calendars for February 18^th?
This is Bingo Night!
Join your whole parish family for a fun night with great prizes.

If you love to play and want to help us get organized, please contact Cindy Hart (chriscindyhart@aol.com, 703-739-1541).

Doors open at 6:15pm — family hour from 6:30pm-7:30pm — adult hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm — $1.00 per game (adult); 25¢ per game (child) — prizes for winners and pizza for all!

... On Monday, February 13^th, Saint Rita School will open with a two hour delay due to inclement weather. ...

Open House is tremendous success!

The St. Rita School halls were packed with prospective families on Wednesday — some even wanting to register their children early to secure a spot! The word about St. Rita School is spreading far and wide.

Thanks to Ann McLaughlin and Kathleen Tabor who coordinated this open house AND to all their helpers.

Thinking of a Catholic education for your child?
Look no farther!

ST. RITA SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, February 1^st at 9:30 AM
3801 Russell Road, Alexandria, 22305

Let us tell you what makes
St. Rita School
the right choice in education.

For information, call Ann McLaughlin, 703-548-7913

St. Rita School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
January 30^th-February 3^rd … with these “specials”
• Check out the window displays in each classroom
• Students will dress as their favorite Bible hero or heroine
• “Festival of Fun” for the students w/various game stations
• Open House for Prospective families
• Family Brown Bag Lunch, courtesy of the HSA
• Spelling Bee for grades 4-8
• Movie & treats for grades K-3

Mrs. Schlickenmaier and Major Stemniski honored at the “Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen” ceremony (December 3, 2005)

“From left: Maj. Gen. Harry J. Philips Jr., Lewis Brodsky, Northern Virginia area chairman, Virginia ESGR Committee, Maj. Kerrie Stemniski, Mary Pat Schlickenmaier, principal, St. Rita School, Alexandria, Va., and Col. H. Gary Bunch, commander, LOGCAP Support Unit. Maj. Stemniski was stationed near Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, and is a fifth grade teacher at the Saint Rita School in Alexandria. Stemniski said she could not have gotten through the assignment without the support of her boss and the school.” — Homecoming for Area Soldiers; Unit gets warm welcome back after lengthy deployment., By Chuck Hagee/Gazette, December 22, 2005.

(Published in “Mount Vernon Gazette” © 2003 Connection Newspapers. All Rights Reserved)

Besides her official duties in Afghanistan, Mrs. Stemniski also helped with the distribution of school supplies from Saint Rita School for the students in Afghanistan in October 2004 (click here for pictures and her note to the students). She also sent pictures of the dedication of the “Tangi Kalay School Of Peace” in March 2005.

For information regarding arrangements for Mr. Poole, click this link to the Washington Post. (December 23, 2005)

A very successful St. Rita School 5K Fun Run & Walk for Education was run on Sunday, November 13^th at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria. (November 13, 2005)

190 folks came out for the big event and Josephine Cunningham and her team sends special thanks “…to all the school families and St. Rita parishioners, our special guests, and to our unfailing sponsors. Many thanks and God bless you! You made it happen!”

The 5-K Run made over $12,000 … every penny benefiting St. Rita School.

Back-to-School (July 23, 2005)

Teacher/Staff Welcome Back Luncheon on Monday, August 22^nd

If you’d like to assist with this first event of the Teacher Hospitality Committee, please contact one of the chairs directly: Josephine Cunningham (703-329-7217, cunninghams4@att.net) or Cindy Hart (703-739-1541, chriscindyhart@aol.com).

Meet-the-Teachers Open House on Wed., August 24^th, at 11:00 a.m.

Come to the basement room below the school to see the spruced-up School Hall.

Great opportunity to earn service hours!

Playground Upkeep Day on Saturday, August 27^th, at 8:00 a.m.
(Rain date is Sun., Aug. 28^th, at 3:00 p.m.)

Come to help spread mulch, put a new coat of paint on our blacktop games, and paint a coat of sealant on our wood playground structures. For mulch, please bring wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, and gloves. 8^th graders can participate for Confirmation service hour credit. Please sign up on the Parent Service Program registration form (Playground Upkeep Committee) if you plan to come.

Welcome Coffee, Tues., September 6^th, at 8:15 a.m.

Mark your calendars for this first school day after Labor Day and plan to come meet HSA Officers and other school parents. The reception will be held in the Parish Center. Younger siblings are welcome!

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