Bobcat Strong Tracker

February 28, 2025

BE KIND. BE STRONG. BE WELL. - TOGETHER!

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Our Mission

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

SAVE THE DATE

March 3rd - Last Day of Read-a-Thon!

March 7th - Bobcat Bash @ 6pm Los Altos Community Center

March 13th - Minimum Day

March 29th - Santa Rita Family Picnic 2:30-5:30

LASD 2024-2025 Calendar

LASD 2025-2026 Calendar NEW!

Reporting Attendance: Santa Rita Student Attendance

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

6th Grade Orchestras from Almond, Covington, Gardner Bullis and Santa Rita performed at Strictly Strings on February 12, 2025. They did a fantastic job! They played one piece on their own and then joined the Egan 7th Grade Orchestra for a second piece.

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Santa Rita second graders had the exciting opportunity to hear their classmates present their STEM Expo projects! 🤖🔬 From creative experiments to innovative ideas, these young minds are exploring the world of science, technology, engineering, and math in amazing ways!

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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Santa Rita Families,

This year's Bobcat Bash will take place on Friday, March 7th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Los Altos Community Center. We are excited to announce that families are welcome so bring the kids for an evening filled with games, food and lots of fun! In addition, there will be opportunities to win items such as Principal for the Day, our coveted parking spots and much more! Click here to purchase tickets: TICKETS

For event questions, please contact amber@santaritapta.org

Join Our PTA Executive Board – Make a Difference!

Our Santa Rita Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join the PTA Executive Board for the upcoming term! We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions:

🔹 President – Lead our PTA, collaborate with school staff, and oversee initiatives that benefit our students and community.
🔹 Vice President – Support the President, coordinate events, and help drive PTA programs forward.
🔹 Treasurer – Manage PTA finances, budgets, and fundraising efforts to ensure transparency and efficiency.
🔹 Auditor – Review financial records and maintain accountability in all PTA financial matters.

Joining the PTA Executive Board is a fantastic way to stay involved in your child’s education, build strong connections within the school community, and make a lasting impact. No prior experience is necessary—just a commitment to supporting our school and students!

If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to one of our Nominating Committee members. Together, we can make a difference!

Nominating Committee Members:

Denise Khalid (Principal) dkhalid@lasdschools.org

Sherri Rose (Parent) mrs.sherri.rose@gmail.com

Amber MacDonald (Parent) amber@santaritapta.org

Jennifer Finley (Teacher) jfinley@lasdschools.org

Let’s Go, Bobcats!

Denise Khalid

Principal

BOBCAT STRONG NEWS

Read-a-thon Ends March 3rd!

Get all your reading minutes recorded! The Read-a-Thon ends Monday, March 3rd

It's not too late to get started! Simply activate your reader’s personal page and use the promotional tools on the site to share with friends and family anywhere in the world so they can show their support for your reader by making a donation to our Read-a-thon.

ACTIVATE YOUR READERS PAGE HERE: STUDENT PAGE

For any questions, please send an email to amber@santaritapta.org

BOBCAT BASH! Get your tickets today!

Living Classroom Docent Training

9-Noon Mondays 3/10, 3/17 & 3/24

Los Altos School District iLearn Studio

201 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024

Do you like to connect kids with nature? Living Classroom is seeking volunteers to teach our fun nature-based lessons and/or help care for our school gardens. No experience necessary as we teach you everything you need to know. Please join us from 9-Noon on Mondays 3/10, 3/17, and 3/24 at the LASD iLearn Studio for our Spring Docent Training. If Mondays don't work for you, please ask us about our apprentice-style training option. Questions? Please email livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call 650-947-1103. Check us out at LivingClassroomLASD.org!

Orchestra students at Almond, Covington, Gardner Bullis, Santa Rita, Egan Junior High, and Los Altos High School recently played all together at the Strictly Strings concert. Your donations to LAEF help fund music instruction for elementary and junior high school students, making this concert possible. Thank you!

Let’s finish the job! We still need to raise the final $135K to fund the well-rounded education your student is receiving 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. Gifts of any amount are appreciated and make a difference. If you have already given this year, thank you!

Sixth Grade Parents - Egan Junior High Volunteer Opportunities

Hello Parents of Sixth Grade Bobcats! Would you like to continue to be involved with school events as your child enters Egan Junior High? There are many fun and interesting chair positions available. Whether you have a bit more time to take on a year-long position (eg. Webmaster, Volunteer Chair) or want to help with specific events (eg. Holiday Faire, Viking Showcase), we will find a great fit for you! These positions are a great way to remain connected as your child becomes more independent in Junior High! Please fill out this Google form to express your interest. Thank you, future Vikings!