Saint Rita News

March 1, 2010 Volume 3 Issue 23

Reminder: Parent Work Day Saturday, March 6th at 9:00

We are beginning the renovation of the west campus field. Plant overgrowth on the west end has taken 15 feet of usable space. We are
calling for all able bodied parents and friends to join Randy Davies this Saturday  to clean out plant debris.  Bring your tools, Chain
Saws,  wheel barrels and trucks. Parent Hours Earned for this project. Please respond to  Randy Davies at
rdavies@st-ritaschool.org
St. Rita School Community Garden
We are very excited about the school community garden! 
We ‘re planning for six 12 ft x 4 ft raised planter boxes for all vegetables, another planter for herbs and one more for
flowers. That is a total of 8 raised planter boxes.
If you are interested in helping with the planter boxes, send me an email admin@st-rita.org

Saint
Rita
will
be
hosting
a
Chess
Tournament
“Knights
Joust”

Everyone
is
welcome
Sponsored
by
Chessamp
and
Coach
Jeff
Saturday
March
13,
2010
9:30
am

Rounds
@
10:00
~11:15
~
12:45
~
1:45
Entry
Fee:
$16.00

Everyone
plays
four
rounds!
No
elimination!

Fliers
will
be
available
in
the
school
office.

Good Luck Mr. Ryan Hagen and the 7th and 8th grade members of our Academic Decathlon
Team this Saturday, March 6th at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.
The competition begins at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us and cheer on our team!

Acts
of
Kindness~
Jacob
Johnson
8th
grade

Third Grade Update

The 3rd graders have started their annual chicken hatching experiment this past week. Wish us luck as we attempt to
incubate and hatch 28 chick-a-dees. The total incubation time is 21 days and we are now at 5 days!!! Keep your fingers
crossed and we hope to send out birth announcements very soon. We look forward to chirping at Open House and hope
that you'll stop by to see our all of our wonderful work thus far. We are very proud of our accomplishments and would for
you to be our honored guests!
Blessings~ The Third Grade Class

In honor of my cousin, Nicki, and her recent passing in January 2008 from her battle with breast cancer, my family cre-
ated a team to participate in the annual Susan G. Komen “Race for a Cure” walk/run to be held on March 14, 2010 at
Dodger Stadium. We would appreciate any amount or type of support for TEAM NICKI through any cash/check dona-
tions (made out to the Susan G. Komen Foundation). You are also welcome to join our team and efforts!!! Online dona-
tions are also available through my
link:http://www.komenlacounty.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=322264&supid=281729669

Blessings always~  Ms. Julie Cambonga

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March 1, 2010 Volume 3 Issue 23

St.
Rita
School
Kidz
Club
After-School Childcare for all ages.
Open every school day from dismissal 2:45 to 6:00 p.m.
Affordable daily drop-in rates of monthly rates available.
Our Staff members are very responsible and have many years of experience working with
children.

• Outside time provided to play organized games with friends and/or siblings. Socialize with classmates or
have fun free time under supervision.
• Daily snacks included~fruit or dairy / bread / juice or milk, sometimes a warm soup or cooked fresh snack
is prepared.
• Early dismissal days offer hot lunches for a reasonable fee. Your child may bring their favorite toys, games,
or video to share on Fridays.
• Homework time provided. Staff will help explain questions about homework. We also provide basic
assistance. Children may complete all work before leaving school.
• Children may attend Kidz Club after L.E.A.P.S. or sports or while waiting for their siblings attending other
school activities.
• Arts and crafts are available to those interested in making holiday crafts. Educational and stimulating
computer games for all ages. Board-games, card games, drawing opportunities and puzzles are on
hand. Creative toys, building blocks, legos, and other hand-s on toys are available.
• We are here to provide a safe environment for you child.
• Children not picked-up after school must be under adult supervision.
• Children who remain at school without an adult will be sent to Kidz Club and will be charged our daily fee.

Earn fundraising hours by donating a $10.00 bottle of wine to the

Casino Night Spring Fundraiser
Donations will be collected in the school office on Tuesday March 9th and Thursday March 11th Each $10.00 donation will
be worth a ½ hour credit . Please do not have children bring in the Donation parents must bring them into the school of-
fice, and please attach your name and child’s name to each donation so that credit will be given .We have a goal of 50
bottles of wine . Cash donations are gladly accepted.
Thanks~ Denise Villalovos

Albertsons has discontinued the Community Partners Program therefore for purchases to count
toward your scrip commitment you need to purchase Alberstons Scrip from the school office reg-
ister at Ralphs or Vons.

TRACK practice and schedule is posted on Mr. Davies' Website

www.st-ritaschool.org We will no longer send home paper reminders - Go Green!

New training content is available at http://www.virtus.org