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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 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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Reminder: Let's Keep Those Tardies Down!

We've been doing a fantastic job of getting our students to school on time lately, and we want to keep that momentum going!

Being on time for school is crucial for student success. It allows students to:

• Start the day focused: They can join their classmates for morning routines and jump right into learning.

• Minimize missed instruction: Every minute counts, and arriving late can cause students to miss important lessons.

• Develop important life skills: Being punctual is a valuable life skill that benefits students both in and out of the classroom.

We appreciate your partnership in ensuring our students arrive at school ready to learn.

Sign up to be a REVIEWER for Santa Rita's STEM Expo event. You will need to come to the Santa Rita Multipurpose room on Wednesday, February 26th and spend at least an hour reviewing anywhere between 6- 9 projects (estimated time per project ~7 minutes). We appreciate your help! Link to Sign Up

Hearing screening will be done at Springer for all Kindergarten, 2nd, 5thgrades on Tuesday, February 11. If your child has a known hearing loss please notify the Health Services Staff (lasdnurses@lasdschools.org) before the day of the screening. The district nurses will mail a referral form and contact parents of students who do not pass hearing screening.

Get ready for some fun, Bobcats! The Santa Rita Student Leadership Team is organizing a week full of kindness from Monday, January 27 through Friday, January 31! We are so excited to join schools all over the world who participate in The Great Kindness Challenge!

What you need to know …

• Each student will receive a kindness checklist. Complete at least half of the items and turn in the checklist on Friday, January 31 at recess or lunch for a prize!

• Kindness Stations will be set up every day at recess and lunch with opportunities for students to create uplifting crafts for first responders, friends, themselves, and our school community.

This will also be a spirit week!

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!

Please be aware that PG&E will be doing some work along Cherry Avenue on Wednesday, January 29th. A lane closure permit was approved from 9am-3pm. Traffic impact in this area is anticipated.

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

Join us to support our students this school year!

DONATE or PLEDGE to LAEF today.