May 23 - Family Fun Night 4:30-6:00. Art Docent Art Show at Santa Rita (multi) 5:30-7pm
May 23 - Santa Rita Open House 6-7pm
May 24 - Minimum Day 12:15 dismissal
May 27 - Memorial Day - No School
May 29 - Science Olympiad- Volunteer Here
May 31 - Minimum Day 12:15 dismissal
June 5- Last Day to vPick up school medication by today. Medication can not be stored over summer break.
June 5 - Last Day of School - 6th grade graduation 9am; dismissal TK-5th 11:30am
- LASD 2023-2024 Calendar
- Reporting Attendance: To report a student's absence, please fill out this form or call
- Please fill out your Bobcat Strong Registration!
- Food Menus
Hello Wonderful Bobcat Community,
Tonight is our annual Family Fun Night starting at 4:30, Art Show opens at 5:30 and our Open House event from 6-7 pm! Please join us to celebrate all of the hard work of our students here at Santa Rita, along with the successful close of another school year. Our classrooms will be open for you to visit to see all of the wonderful work your children have done this year! Your first stop should be your child’s classroom and then after that, feel free to visit others.
Tonight is Family Fun, Art Show and Open House!
4:30-6:00 Family Fun - bounce houses and food trucks
5:30-7:00 Art Show in the Multi
6:00-7:00 Classrooms are open for Open House
Tomorrow is a Minimum Day - Dismissal 12:15 and no school Monday the 27th.
Special Events for next week:
Wednesday, is Science Olympiad for 4th -6th graders. We are still in need of many volunteers to make this event happen!! Please sign up now. 2024 Science Olympiad Volunteer Sheet
Friday is Field Day, students should be sure to wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.
Finally, if you are NOT coming back to Santa Rita next year, please let the office know as soon as possible.
See you all soon!!
Stay Bobcat Strong,
Kelly Rafferty, Principal
Calling all Bobcats and Alums! Mark your calendars! Santa Rita’s Annual Science Olympiad is on Wednesday, May 29!
This special event brings students together to use scientific concepts to tackle real-world problems. Participants learn the practical applications of science and the scientific method in a series of fun, collaborative challenges.
This year's events are Aerodynamics, Copy Cats, Cranium, Marshmallow Challenge, Super Straw Structures, Clay Boats, Memory Lane, and Code Breakers.
To make this a fun day for our 4-6th-grade Bobcats and teachers, we need your help! Grab a few friends, join the fun! This is a community event unique to Santa Rita, and an annual tradition!
Sign up here! 2024 Science Olympiad Volunteer Sheet
Event leads will provide volunteers with all materials and information in advance.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
2024 Science Olympiad Committee
Grab a ticket to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off summer with classmates!
June 1- Kinder End of Year Party
June 5 - 1st Grade Last Day of School Swim Party
June 3- 5th Grade End of Year Pizza & Pool Party
June 4 - 6th Grade End of Year Pizza & Pool Party
Announcement: SELPA-1 CAC will be consolidated starting July 1 into the Northwest Santa Clara County CAC, covering 21 districts. The Santa Clara County Office of Education will have an updated website soon.
PHP: Advocacy 101: Organizing Your Child's Records ONLINE May 30
Are you overwhelmed by your child's file? Find out how to organize documents and reports, and tips and tools to create reference logs to find records easily during meetings.
Thursday, May 30th from 6-7pm
Resources
Do you have concerns about your child's ability to learn at school? This handout can help get you on the right track. I'm Concerned About My Child Handout - English or Estoy Preocupado Por Mi Hijo - Espanol
Please contact your SELPA-1 CAC (Special Education) liaison, Alison Biggs, at abiggs@gmail.com with any questions.
Family Bike Day: May 25
Free Guided Bike Rides during the Family Bike Day, May 25, 9 am – 3 pm.
The group bike ride will show participants how to navigate their neighborhood streets, including safe street crossing and some secret cut-throughs. Participants will also review the rules of the road and practice some bike skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register Here:
Parents and Adults Group Bike Ride - 9- 10:30 am : https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMwNzQ1MDA=
Family Bike Ride 1- 11am - 12:30 pm: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI5MjAwMjk=
Family Bike Ride 2- 1:30 pm- 3 pm https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI5MjAwNjE=
Santa Rita School
Email: krafferty@lasdschools.org
Website: https://www.santaritaschool.org
Location: 700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA, USA
Phone: (650)559-1600
Facebook: santaritaPTA
Twitter: @BobcatsSR