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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.

February 5th- Global School Play Day

February 7th: Junior Olympics Kick-Off

February 12th- 6th grade Orchestras perform at Strictly Strings concert - Los Altos High School 7-8 pm

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

LASD 2025-2026 Calendar NEW!

Reporting Attendance: Santa Rita Student Attendance

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

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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

Silicon Valley Reads is a community engagement program that features books and an annual theme to bring people together by providing more than 150 free, public events each year in February and March. Events for all ages include author talks, book clubs, art/music events, community activities, arts and crafts, movies, and creative events or activities based on the theme each year. events listing here!

Santana Row welcomes the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year festivities for the whole family. Join us on Saturday, February 1st from 11AM- 1PM in Santana Row Park and enjoy the exciting drumbeats and crashing symbols of the lion dances, cultural performances, surprise red envelopes and more.

Children’s Discovery Museum Lunar New Year celebration bringing together Chinese and Vietnamese traditions.

Say goodbye to the seasonal blues—walk or wheel to school this winter! Physical activity can improve your mood, health, and academic performance. Please prioritize walking and biking to commute to school. You can pick one or two days during the week where you will walk or bike to school. Dress for the winter weather—wear layers, winter or rain boots, a scarf and hat, and reflective clothing to be visible during darker hours. This is a great habit to maintain for your health and the environment!

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!

Hearing screening will be done at Santa Rita School for all Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th grades 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.

To prevent the spread of illness, we ask that families review the Sick Child Policy to determine when to keep their child home from school.

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

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Feb- Grade Pizza & Board Games during Lunch

Feb 8th- Fondant Decorations for Cupcakes

Adult Murder Mystery Party

Scavenger Hunt & Movie Night

Donations to LAEF are funding teachers and staff for computer science, PE, library, 4th-6th music, the Living Classroom program, the Art Docents program, junior high electives, and mental health counseling this school year.

Let’s finish the job! We still need to raise the final $225K to fully 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!

Save the Date! Strictly Strings Concert, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 7-8 pm, Los Altos High School Eagle Theater

Come see Almond, Covington, Gardner Bullis, and Santa Rita 6th grade Orchestras perform together with the Egan and Los Altos High School Orchestras.

Thank you for donating to LAEF to fund music in our schools!

This is just a courtesy notification from the City of Los Altos that West Valley Construction (CalWater contractor) will be doing some work along 885 Los Altos Avenue on Wednesday, February 5th. A lane closure permit was approved from 9am-3pm. Traffic impact in this area is anticipated.

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!

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