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At Santa Rita Elementary School, we foster curious, motivated learners who reach their highest potential in a supportive community that appreciates diversity.

January 20th- MLK Holiday - No School

January 21th- Staff Development - No School

January 27th - 31st Kindness Challenge Week

February 5th- Global School Play Day

February 7th: Junior Olympics Kick-Off

February 14th- Read-a-Thon Kick-off

February 26th - Santa Rita’s STEM Expo 5:30-6:30pm

March 7th- Bobcat Bash

March 29th- Santa Rita Family Picnic

LASD 2024-2025 Calendar

Reporting Attendance: Santa Rita Student Attendance

Santa Rita Website: https://www.santaritaschool.org/santaritaes

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On Monday, 1/20 and Tuesday, 1/21, there will be no school for students. Monday is the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday when we take the time to celebrate his life, legacy and the contributions he made to the Civil Rights movement and to supporting equal rights and opportunities for all human beings.

On Tuesday, our staff will be taking a day to collaborate with fellow teachers across the district to grow their practice in supporting students at school. Both days are meaningful and we are happy for the opportunity for both. School will resume next Wednesday 1/22.

It's the time of year for the annual Margaret Thompson Essay Contest sponsored jointly by the Los Altos History Museum and the LA Historical Commission. This is the 41st year of this community essay contest for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. The essay documents are attached to this email and will give you all the details. Here are the highlights of the contest this year:

· The essay topic revolves around the current changing exhibit at Los Altos History Museum titled "Rooted In Time - Journey through Hidden Villa." For more information about the exhibit, click here. The exhibit is open now and closes on March 9th. The Museum is open Thursdays-Sundays, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.mt

· Georgi Shea has created a short video about the Essay Contest and this year's topic to help you introduce the contest to your students. The link to this video is posted here.

· Please send all completed essays by Tuesday, March 11th to the Curriculum Office for pickup.

· Please go over the Scoring Rubric with your class so the students will understand how the essays will be scored. There will be at least three winners per grade level.

· Students must submit a signed (by parent or guardian) Cover Sheet with their essay.

· Further directions are on the Cover Sheet and the Essay Contest Instruction document.

STEM Expo Request

To help students and families with ideas for STEM Expo projects, please share photos of your child’s prior year projects. Please add photos to this Google Photo Folder. Thank you!

Let’s Go, Bobcats!

Denise Khalid

Principal

Attention, students and families! We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming production of The Lion King Jr.!

The Lion King Jr. follows Simba, a young cub who must embrace his responsibilities and destiny as king. Along the way, he encounters beloved characters like Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa. To reclaim his throne and save the Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and face his evil Uncle Scar. Featuring classic songs from the 1994 film, including "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," along with additional Broadway songs.

Important Details:

• Who: Open to the first 40 students in grades 3 - 6

• Rehearsals: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays after school

• Shows: May 9th, 10th, and 11th

• How to Register: Sign up through THIS LINK

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable show! We can’t wait to see the Santa Rita students shine on stage!

Check out the upcoming community parties! Spots are limited so secure your tickets today!

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January 24 - Mother & Son Dodgeball

January 25 - Yoga Flow Class with Ms. Middleton

January 25 - Let's GLOW - Kiddo Dance and Glow Party

February 1- Sushi Roll Making Party

Jan or Feb - 6th Grade Pizza & Board Games during Lunch

Let’s finish the job! We still need to raise $270K to fully fund teachers and staff this school year. If you have yet to give, donate to LAEF today and submit for a corporate match, if it’s available to you. Here is a list of companies that matched donations to LAEF last year. We are grateful to those who have already given this school year!

Donations to LAEF fund PE teachers, computer science teachers, librarians, 4th-6th music teachers, the Art Docents program, the Living Classroom program, teachers for junior high electives, and mental health counselors.

Please join us for an inspirational night of STEM as two keynote speakers share their professions in STEM fields and explain how their work impacts the world around us. ALL LASD students and parents are welcome to attend the STEM Career Night at Egan on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00PM!

Parents- looking to support your child in the digital age? Register for this FREE, two hour, online (zoom) event. You will learn strategies for building healthy technology habits and fostering meaningful dialogue with young people about their digital lives. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face online and connect with other caregivers in your community.

Parenting in the Digital Era
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The event will be available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.

Reserve your spot today by registering here: Meeting Registration - Zoom

Join us for an evening with Dashka Slater, author of Accountable
Accountable: The True Story of a Local Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives it Changed

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7PM, MVHS Spartan Theatre, 3535 Truman Avenue

Audience: Parents, caretakers, teachers, and high school students

Registration: Register for this free event

Book: Accountable—We highly recommend pre-ordering to streamline the process at the event

For more information, visit mvlaspeakerseries.org. Events are free thanks to our generous sponsors: MVLA High School Foundation, Los Altos Educational Foundation, Mountain View Educational Foundation, and the Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council.

Únase a nosotros en una velada con Dashka Slater, autora de Accountable

Responsable: La verdadera historia de una cuenta racista local en las redes sociales y de los adolescentes cuyas vidas cambió

Martes, 4 de febrero, 2025, 7pm, MVHS Spartan Theatre ⧫ 3535 Truman Avenue

Audiencia: Padres, cuidadores, maestros y estudiantes de preparatoria

Registration: Regístrate para este evento gratuito

Books: Accountable—Recomendamos encarecidamente realizar pedidos con anticipación para agilizar el proceso en el evento

Para obtener más información, visite mvlaspeakerseries.org. Los eventos son gratuitos gracias a nuestros generosos patrocinadores: MVLA High School Foundation, Los Altos Educational Foundation, Mountain View Educational Foundation, y Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council.

Email: dkhalid@lasdschools.org
Website: https://www.santaritaschool.org
Location: 700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA, USA
Phone: (650)559-1600
Facebook: santaritaPTA
Twitter: @BobcatsSR

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