School Events 2008-09
| Tuesday, September 2nd 8:15 am |
• | Welcome Back Coffee in the School Hall — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Wednesday, September 3rd 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Friday, August 29th–September 19th | • | Innisbrook gift wrap fundraiser |
| Wednesday, September 17th 7:00 pm |
• | Back to School Night: Schedule (24 KB pdf *) |
| Wednesday, October 1st 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Saturday, October 4th | • | Art on the Avenue in DelRay, Alexandria (88 KB pdf *) |
| Saturday, November 1st | • | St. Rita Parish Christmas Bazaar — “Winter Wonderland” (288 KB pdf *) |
| Wednesday, November 5th 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Sunday, November 16th 1:00 pm |
• | St. Rita School 5K Fun Run & Walk for Education Event Flyer (148 KB pdf *) |
| Wednesday, December 3rd 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Wednesday, January 7th 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Tuesday, January 12th evening |
• | Annual School Play Parent Information Night (96 KB pdf *) |
| Wednesday, February 4th 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Saturday, February 21st doors open at 6:00 pm |
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School & Parish BINGO Night (96 KB pdf *) |
| Wednesday, March 4th 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Wednesday, April 1st 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Saturday, April 25th 6:30–10:00 pm |
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St. Rita School Silent Auction Gala — A Passport to Paris |
| Wednesday, May 6th 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Saturday, May 23rd 4:00 pm & Sunday, May 24th 3:00 pm |
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Annual School Play |
| Friday, May 29th |  |
Field Day — Event Flyer (87 KB pdf *) |
| Wednesday, June 3rd 7:30 pm |
• | PTO Meeting — Parish Center — all parents/guardians welcome! |
| Thursday, June 4th 6:30 pm |
• | Kindergarten Graduation and Reception |
| Friday, June 5th 7:30 pm |
• | 8th Grade Graduation Mass and Reception |
NEWS, 22 April 2009: ❝Small theater program grows up. Aspiring actors at St. Rita School are moving on to bigger things with a little help from their neighbors.…❞ FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD, © Arlington Catholic Herald 2009.
To read the article in the Arlington Herald Online, click here.
To learn more about the upcoming Play 
click here.
SPECIAL NOTE, 27 April 2009: Due to the unseasonably warm weather, St. Rita students have the option to wear the summer uniform early, starting Tuesday April 28th.
As a reminder, the Summer uniform is:
- On Gym days, this is the gray St. Rita T-shirt with green shorts, all-white socks that cover the ankle, and mostly white shoes.
- On all other days, this is the green St. Rita polo shirt with logo, khaki shorts with belt (or khaki culotte for girls), all-white socks that cover the ankle, and mostly white shoes.
NEWS, 2 April 2009: Mrs. Melissa Manaker named one of four Arlington Diocese Distinguished Teachers of the Year for 2009.
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To read more in the press release, click here. (150 KB pdf *)
Saint Rita School Bookfair at all Barnes & Noble locations
Saturday, June 6th, 2009.
Read more in this flyer, … |
… then bring this voucher. |
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OPEN HOUSES FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS |
Are you interested in teaching in the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Arlington? Perhaps your certification has expired, or perhaps you are thinking of changing careers or returning to teaching after a period of absence. Do you have questions about the qualifications needed to teach? Would you like to learn more about the mission of teaching in a Catholic School in a nurturing and caring, Christ-centered environment? Please come to one of the following Open Houses for Prospective Teachers scheduled throughout the Diocese.
For more information, please click here for a letter from the Diocese to learn more about the opportunities and advantages of teaching in our Catholic Schools. No registration is required.
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In thanksgiving for the sacrifices made by our military, St. Rita Church & School — in collaboration with the Arlington Diocese Metro Schools — present our fall service project, to support the “Sew Much Comfort” initiative. |
GOAL FOR ST. RITA PARISH COMMUNITY: 100 SHORTS AND T-SHIRTS
For more information, click here. • Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí.
Thanks to everyone who made the 5K Fun Run & Walk such a great success!
Welcome Back!
First day of school for grades 1-8 was Monday, August 25st.
First day for Kindergartners was Tuesday, September 2nd. (The day after Labor Day.)
The 2008-09 school calendar is online. Click on the Calendar link on the left of any page, or click here. |
