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• 5/27 - Minimum Day 12:15 dismissal TK, 1-6; Kinder 12:00 dismissal
• 5/30 - Memorial Day- No School
• 6/1 - Science Olympiad for 4th-6th grade Volunteer sign up sheet - Please help

Happy Thursday Bobcat Families,

Thank you to everyone who came tonight to Open House and Family fun Night. It was wonderful to see so many smiling proud faces.

Please remember that tomorrow is a minimum day. Dismissal will be at 12:15 for all grades except Kindergarten at 12:00.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

I sent out a separate email this morning asking for volunteers to help with our Science Olympiad next Wednesday. Please click this link if you can help out.

As the year comes to a close, you may want to contact me about your student needs . I want you to knowWe take every child's needs into consideration when establishing classes. Our job is to ensure that classes are balanced by gender, academic needs, behavior, ethnicity, special services, etc. Please answer these questions if you email me.

1. Student name and grade level entering in the Fall

2. Please describe any special needs your child may have that should be considered. These are needs BEYOND any needs currently identified through special education, 504 plan accommodations, etc if applicable.

3.Please describe the environment in which your child learns best.

SPECIFIC TEACHER REQUESTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Teacher assignments to grade levels are not yet finalized for next year. Please email me at krafferty@lasdschools.org.

Stay Bobcat Strong!

Mrs. Kelly Rafferty

Principal, Santa Rita Elementary

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to you following another senseless tragedy. The recent mass shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas has greatly affected and triggered our schools, parents, students, and community. Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) has developed a packet of information and resources to help during this time for families and staff.

The packet includes: (click here to see packet)

• Information and Guidelines for helping students/children after mass violence

• Tips for helping school-age children with traumatic grief

• Age related reactions to traumatic events

• Restoring a sense of safety

• Information on helping children heal

• Coping skills

• List of contact information for crisis support, behavioral health services, and resources

Additionally, our County Contracted Partners (CCPs) providing School Linked Services School Based Behavioral Health programs through the Prevention and Early Intervention program and/or SLS Behavioral Health, as well as BHSD can be available to provide presentations for parents, students, school faculty, and community, drop-in supports, support groups, etc. Please reach out to your school district’s CCP(s) or BHSD for supports and services. More information and supports will be shared with you as BHSD and our partners are collaboratively identifying additional resources.

Catherine Aspiras, LMFT

Division Manager

School Linked Services and Clinical High Risk for Psychosis Division

County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department

Family & Children’s Division

725 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 301

San Jose, CA. 95112

Cell: 408-679-7876

Catherine.aspiras@hhs.sccgov.org

• 5/27 - Minimum Day
• 5/30 - Memorial Day- No School
• 6/1 - Science Olympiad for 4th-6th grade
• 6/2 - Junior Olympic Awards Assembly 12:45-1:45
• 6/3- Minimum Day 12:15 dismissal for TK, 1-6, Kinder 12:00 dismissal
• 6/6 - Field Day 8:30-12:30
• 6/8 - Last Day of School 9:00 6th grade Graduation in 6th Grade Park

MEDICATION REMINDER: PICK UP STUDENT’S MEDICATION

From School Office

A reminder that if your child has medications/health supplies at school that must be picked up on June 8, 2022 from the office. We cannot store medications overthe summer. If you are leaving before school ends, please pick up medications early. An adult must pick up medication.

The Los Altos Art Docents are 78 dedicated volunteers who have taught 662 art lessons

throughout the seven schools in LASD. This year at Santa Rita, masked/vaxed docents

taught 102 lessons in the class and created monthly video lessons for the teachers to do on their own with the students.

A special thanks to Mike Wiltse for firing all the clay pieces the Santa Rita students

made throughout the year. Congratulations to one of our newest docents, Swathi

Koundinya for completing the training, look for her in the class more next year!

It’s been a great ride and we couldn’t have done it without you all!

The Art Docents welcome new members to join the next docent-in-training class in the

fall. New docents are trained on Thursday mornings starting in September. To learn

more, come to our informational coffee August 25th at 10:00 in the iLearn room at the district office.

For more information, check us out at losaltosartdocents.org.

The LAEF 2022 Parent Survey Results Are In!

You spoke, and we listened! 1,186 LASD parents recently participated in our LAEF 2022 Parent Survey to determine how well LAEF funded programs for STEM, Wellness, Literacy, and Arts are meeting the needs of our students. Your responses provide valuable input about this school year and guide our funding priorities for next year.

Read the LAEF 2022 Parent Survey highlights in English, Spanish, or Simplified Chinese and the Frequently Asked Questions from the survey.

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