APRIL 26th ~ NEWS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - JUNE 6TH 12:00 NOON MASS BISHOP ZAVALA WILL CELEBRATE THE INVESTITURE OF MONSIGNOR RICHARD KREKELBERG (it also happens to be Msgr. Richard's 63rd Birthday.) A reception (Party!) will follow in O'Malley Hall. All families and children are welcome to attend.
L.E.A.P.S.
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR YOUR LEAPS CLASSES
CLASSES START THIS WEEK.
FOR A COMPLETE LISTING GO TO OUR WEBSITE
http://sites.st-ritaschool.org/leaps/
“Live Simply, Give Generously and Practice Hospitality”
Today I met Parker and Barbara Williams, our garden benefactors. Sharing their space with us was a generous gift but that was just the start of their hospitality. They built planter boxes and filled them with primo dirt (“chocolate cake of soil”). Then came the plans for the pathways, plumbing and additional fencing. They blew me away with their down to earth hospitality, generosity and humility. It took me back to when I was a kid and neighbors shared without expecting anything in return. Speaking of which, Robin Nardoni and Gina Cloer were on site planting strawberries, tomatoes, herbs, etc. with bubbling enthusiasm. If love makes a garden grow, we will have a forest in no time! And as the love spreads, Jim LeVeque has offered his talent to help install an efficient watering system. We could use some parent help laying out the hosing to each box. Volunteering is an incredible thing. It builds a special bond between special people who share their talents and learn something new every time they come together.
Thank you everyone who has donated and supported this unique project. We still need donations (Wish list: Crank garden sink that is perfect for recycling water (grey water that can be used to irrigate – under $200.00)
SUPPORT OUR TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at
Chiquita Bonita Restaurant
3565 Colorado in Pasadena (626) 796-5592
We receive 30% of all sales if you mention our school
Monday through Thursday again this week
Thank you everyone who supported this fundraiser last week!
Thursday, May 6th ~ St. Rita International Food Day
Friday, May 7th , Help is Needed !
The Faculty Appreciation Lunch will be hosted on
and what better way to say "thank you" than with food!
If you are interested in providing a delicious food item/dish to be served at the luncheon, please contact Candace Ingram at (626) 359-0199 or email mczj@yahoo.com. Thank you!
Student Council News
Last Friday, April 16, the student council held the St. Rita Social at O’Malley Hall. William Hurtado and Joaquin Barlow did an EXCELLENT job of putting the event together. The schools that were present besides St. Rita were Assumption, High Point, St. Elizabeth, St. Philip, and Annunciation. It was a great community event, and a good way for our Jr. High students to get to know the students from other schools in this area. We raised about $200 and everyone had a blast!!!
Also on Friday, April 16, we had dollar dress day and raised over $100 for charity! Thanks to everyone who wore free dress!!! Kristine Kuhn~Publicity
Saint Anthony’s Food Drive~ Sponsored by the Student Council ~Thursday April 29th
Please bring 3 or more cans or packages of rice, beans,Mac and Cheese, Pasta. .......
And wear free dress. Please no expired food. The Class that brings in the most food will have a “Special Treat” from The Student Council
St. Rita Men’s Club Clay Schubert Fun Run May 16, 2010
T-Shirts on Sale in the School Office
Students may wear them on Wednesdays and Friday with their uniform pants, shorts or skirts. T-shirt Days begin this Wednesday April 28th (Exception: due to the field trip- 8th graders wear T-shirts on Thursday and dress in full uniforms on Wednesday).
Do you have old cell phones, ink cartridges, and other unused handheld devices?
Starting this week and continuing through April St. Rita school will be collecting these items for Get Green to Get Green, a company specialized in recycling cell phones. We will send in boxes of old electronics and in return, we will be sent a check that will help us better our community and environment.
For more information visit getgreentogetgreen.com or
contact your Student Council Community Service Chair, Kacey Benson, at Kaceybenson@Gmail.com
APRIL 19th ~ NEWS
Don't Forget!
Recycle your old cell phones by putting them in the designated box in front of the office!
Pope Benedict XVI has accorded the papal honor of Prelate of His Holiness and
Chaplain of His Holiness to 14 priests f the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
All honors carry the title of Monsignor.
Congratulations~
Monsignor Richard Krekeberg (1973) ~ The tidings April 9, 2010
The community of Saint Rita is pleased to announce that the following families were welcomed into the Catholic Church on Easter Vigil.
Alexandra and Christopher De La Mora were baptized along with their mother Allison, who made her profession of faith and received her first Communion.
Benjamin and Samuel Poon were baptized and received their first Communion along with their mother Melanie who also was baptized and received her first Communion.
Gabriel Lane was baptized and received his first Communion.
We wish to extend our congratulations on this joyous occasion
We wish to extend our congratulations to
The Cloer Family on the Baptism of their two sons
Steven in Kindergarten and John in Third grade.
Help us Raise Money for New Technology and “Smart Boards”
Saint Rita Weeks at Chiquita Bonita
East Campus Monday, April 19 – Thursday April 22
West Campus Monday, April 26 – Thursday April 29
Dine–in or Take-out Lunch or Dinner
Tavo will generously donate 30% of all proceeds to St. Rita School
Don’t miss this great opportunity Take a night off from cooking!
And help your school out.
Join with other St. Rita Families for an evening out and delicious Mexican Food.
Chiquita Bonita 3565 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 796-5592
Year Book ~Place your orders ~$20.00 each if ordered by,
Thursday, April 29. All orders received May 1st and after will be $30.
LET'S GIVE THANKS!
The Faculty Appreciation Lunch will be hosted on Friday, May 7th
and what better way to say "thank you" than with food!
If you are interested in providing a delicious food item/dish to be served at the luncheon, please contact Candace Ingram at (626) 359-0199 or email mczj@yahoo.com. Thank you!
St. Rita School 2010 Spring Auction Event
We would like to express our appreciation of the the PTO's Ways and Means committee for the fun and successful Spring Auction which they held on Saturday, March 20, 2010. We also would like to thank the numerous school and church families who donated their time and financial support in order to help make our fundraiser so successful! We raised in excess of $19,000, which goes directly towards St. Rita School. Our school children are truly blessed to be part of such a generous and supportive school and parish. Thank you so much!
Laurie Lodolo and Nadiene Kuhn PTO Co-Treasurers
Garage sale for Girl Scout Troop #13731 is
Saturday, April 24th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
We have lots of great stuff, but we're hoping we can get some help from our St. Rita families. If anyone is doing Spring Cleaning and would like to contribute to our sale items can be dropped off at the Brady's Friday, April 23rd, after 5:00 PM.
The Brady's address: 220 South Cannon, Sierra Madre 626.836.9516
If you have an item that is too big to transport, call Caron Encinas 626.355.7953 to arrange to have the item picked up.
We are pleased to announce the 2010-2011 PTO Board.
The PTO Nomination Ballots have been returned, and the appropriate phone calls have been made. Thank you to all the families that participated
President ~ Ellen Radle Vice President ~Pam Cimino Parliamentarian~Rosann Gooch
Secretary~ Cheryl Allen Treasurer ~Chair ~Nadiene Kuhn Co-Chair ~ Laurie Lodolo
Spiritual ~Renee Quenell Health and Safety ~Susan Fundter and Trish Perez
Programs ~Cathy Lucas Publicity ~Moira Love and Cyndy Amerio
Scrip~Diane Johnson Room Parent Chairs~Lisa Ludecke and Nancy Tupy
Faculty Representative~ Ellen Hoffman Time Keepers ~Candace Hischier & Leah Noriega
Ways and Means ~Gary Bacio, Julie Brady, Ann Cargal, Allison De La Mora, Sue Fisher,
Jennifer Higdon, Gloria Prins, Suzy Rettig
Returning Ways and Means~Kim Beegle, Tracy Marikian
The turf is in on the east campus! It needs a few weeks to take root and then the students will be able to play on it. Thank you to our Private Donor for providing this beautiful gift to our school!
We are ready to plant our community garden but we still need a lot of supplies and plants.
Home Depot has a great selection of vegetables.
We have several parents who have hours to fulfill. We will gladly accept cash, Home Depot gift cards or purchases toward the garden. Deliver items to the home of Robin Nardoni at 30 W. Laurel Avenue (2 blocks south of our school). Leave items in her driveway with y
our name attached.
The garden is at the corner of Laurel and Baldwin, 215 Baldwin Avenue
Thank you Robin Nardoni and Gina Cloer
Garden supplies
Hand trowels (They are $1.00 each at Target) ,1 standard size pointed shovel, 1 garden fork (pitch fork), 2 leaf rakes, 8 Trellises –metal -coated or plastic are best - no wood, 1 portable garden sink box, 1 small storage shed for tools and supplies, 14 cone shaped wire coated supports for vines- (tomatoes and beans), Bags of Wood Chips (30 at least), 16 soaker hoses – 50 ft. each, 1- heavy duty- spicket splitter (turning one outlet into
2) 2- 100 ft hoses, 2 hose reels, Garden sprayer on a wand, 24 bags Fertilizer – Any blend that is a 16% nitrates, 16% potassium and 16% phosphorous-, 1 or 2 Composters, Worm casting farm, Plastic wheel barrel
3. We need the following Plants: 2 Wistaria vines
Fruit trees – orange, lemon, apricot, peach, plum, pomegranate, lime
NEW L.E.A.P.S CLASSES TO BEGING ARPIL 26, 2010
American Girl Doll Sewing Class: with Ms. Lindsay 2:45-3:45 grades 2 and up Tuesday
A class for students who want to make one of kind creations, for all 18” dolls. We design, sew and create whatever your heart desires.
Baton Twirling/ Cheer leading with Yolanda Higman 2:45- 3:30 Wednesday
Yolanda Higman is an International World Baton Twirling Champion and former feature twirler for USC! Be part of the Elite Twirlers.
Build you child’s self-esteem and join baton twirling!! Your child will learn how to twirl the baton and will learn cheerleading routines. All participants will be invited to perform at school performances. This class will also teach your child coordination skills such as eye-hand, marching and dancing related to baton twirling and cheerleading. Batons and pompoms will be lent out for class use only. They are also available for purchase. Batons are $30.00 and Pompoms are $25.00 for the set.http://www.elitetwirlers.com
Sculpey Clay Class with Ms. Feld 2:45-3:45 Wednesday
Come join Miss Feld in making some cool crafts using Colorful and easy to use clay is shaped and formed, then baked in the oven to make fun and useful crafts, like magnets, pins, picture frames and more! This is great for all ages as the clay works well in little hands and can be used more intricately with the older kids.
Chess Club: with The Chessamp 2:45-3:45 Wednesday
How do you make kids smarter? With chess! Chess teaches kids how to analyze strategic situations. By getting kids to focus, concentrate, anticipate, and evaluate, Chess can help your child to develop abstract thinking skills. Chess also teaches your child to plan, organize, and multi-task they are thinking. And best of all, coach Jeff is a certified instructor and will make it interesting and fun. Sign up today! Lessons will make chess interesting and fun for all students. Continuing and new students are welcome. 6 weeks of after-school chess consisting of a group lesson, playtime/tournament and 1-on-1 instruction during playtime. Class size will be limited to 15
Beginning Crocheting with Mrs. Landis: 2:45-3:45 Thursday
Learning to crochet will give you a lifetime of pleasure and relaxation. You can learn to create handmade items for yourself and people you love. When you give a lovingly crocheted gift, part of you goes into it. All are welcome! (Best for 8 years and older) We will be learning the basics of Crocheting. Please come and join us. All are welcome boys, girls and moms ! East Campus Library
Fashion Design II and sewing: with Ms. Lindsay Harabedian 2:45- 4:15 Thursday
This class will be a continuation from my previous class for students who already have a grasp of the basics of sewing. We will pick up from where we left off, continuing to create fashionable pieces, use patterns and learn how to work like a fashion designer. Art Room
Homework Helper 3:00-4:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Does your child have trouble getting their homework done? Help will be available daily in the Library on the east campus to get them going on their work and help them get organize their work. You may sign up for one to 4 days depending on your schedule.East Campus Library.
iMovie Basics with Ms. Carnighan 3:00-4:00 Tuesday
Maybe you want to throw together a few video clips. Maybe you have more time and want to fine-tune every edit. Or maybe you just want to flip through clips the way you flip through album covers in iTunes. Add sound narration and background music using Garageband.i Movie lets you do it all — then share it all.
Keyboarding with Mr. Augustynski Tuesday and Thursday
Learn the basics of keyboarding from our Master Musician Mr. Joseph Augustynski
Tuesday Classes Level I please check with instructor for levels @ 2:45-3:30 in the West Campus Music Room
Thursday Classes Level II please check with instructor for levels @ 3:30-4:15 in the West Campus Music Room
Math Magic With Mr. Bob Postelnik Monday
Mini Masters Series with Mrs. Love Monday
Mrs. Love is an artist/ parent who donates countless hours to teaching art in small groups to our students. Come and create your own masterpieces. Come and paint a series of mini-master canvass paintings. Learn techniques that the masters used and do it in a mini fashion. Kids will love what they can do on canvass. Art Room Class limited to first 8 students
