Bobcat Strong Tracker

Having trouble reading this email? Just click anywhere on the content below or visit our website at www.santaritaschool.org and go to the bottom of the website to find this newsletter!

Also, need to translate this? Just click down on the Translate menu to the right and choose your language.

Friday, Sept 23- No School- Staff Development Day

Wednesday, Oct 5 - LASD STEM Challenge

Thursday, Oct 13 - Minimum Day

Saturday, Oct 22 - Witches’ Delight

PLEASE fill out your Bobcat Strong Registration: https://santaritapta.formstack.com/forms/Bobcat_reg

5th grade participated in a Constitution Day presentation offered by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office. The presentation taught students about the origins of our constitution, the branches of government, and the Bill of Rights.

Thank you to everyone who came to Grandfriend's Day! It was a great event and the students were so happy and felt so special having their special people come to school with them.

LAEF Donation Campaign

Consider making a donation ato LAEF (Los Altos Educational Foundation). LAEF provide valuable programs and teachers to Santa Rita and the LASD community. These essential funds support all Santa Rita students, teachers, staff, and families in impactful ways. Your contributions to LAEF direct donation drives are a meaningful way to support a well-rounded educational experience. Every little bit counts - thank you!

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - September 15th-October 15th

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States each year starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. The observation of this holiday began in 1968 when President Lyndon Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded this observance to 30 days. It was officially enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988.

You may be wondering … why Sept. 15? Sept. 15 marks the anniversary of the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico celebrates its independence anniversary on Sept. 16, with Chile celebrating on Sept. 18.

Whether you’d like to celebrate the heritage of your family’s legacy or if you come from a different culture and want to support and encourage our Hispanic neighbors in the Bay Area, there are many ways you can participate. Here is a link to some Bay Area Activities

Stay Bobcat Strong!

Kelly Rafferty, Principal

“Our humanity is in need of all the goodness that comes from that ripple effect of connection.” - Oprah Winfrey

Consider volunteering for Noontime Play Supervision. The more eyes the better on the playground. Please email Kelly Rafferty at krafferty@lasdschools.org.

Thank you Thank you!!!

The Santa Rita Library was dedicated on September 21, 2001 and is now turning 21! Younger kids will celebrate the library's birthday by making a large birthday card and singing a birthday song. Ms. Williams has also created a WISH LIST of books that were lost and need to be replaced or new books that are high interest for our students. Please consider donating one of these books as a "birthday gift" to our library! Thank you for your support! Questions or book suggestions email mwilliams@lasdk8.org

Thank you for all the Grandfriends who came last Friday. We had over 80 people attend the event, the largest turnout ever! Our students and teachers loved sharing Santa Rita with you! We hope to see you again next year and, for those who couldn't make it, we hope you can join in the future. A photo link of the day was sent last Saturday. If you didn't receive the email, please contact Yang at yang@santaritapta.org.

Start collecting your cardboard boxes and other paper goods! We are excited to launch LASD’s District Wide STEM Challenge for the 1stTrimester! From our TK’ers all the way to our 8th grade students. Each school site will be holding an event for students to come and test their designs. You can work with family, as a class, or individually. Santa Rita will be holding our school’s event on October 5th at lunch time. If you have any questions, please email Grace Choi (gchoi@lasdschools.org).

All Los Altos students in grades K-6 have an opportunity to exhibit their artwork at the Los Altos Community Center. The goal of the event is to ignite creativity and instill confidence and pride in our community's youngest artists. Submit your artwork today! Submission Deadline: October 15, 2022

More information

Young people and teens in our community face unprecedented stresses in our modern era. LASD is committed to supporting our families and students as they navigate many challenges, including substance use. We know parents and caregivers are eager for helpful information to prevent addiction and overdose, spot warning signs, and support their children in making healthy and safe choices.

The Los Altos School District, in collaboration with the Los Altos Library, Santa Clara County, and the City of Los Altos, will be hosting an important evening to provide critical information parents need to help prevent substance use. Our expert speaker, Isaac Gutierrez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Department of Substance Use Treatment Services of Santa Clara County, will share a presentation and answer your questions.

When: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:30pm

Where: The Los Altos Public Library, Orchard Room

13 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA

What: A presentation and Q&A with Isaac Gutierrez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the

Department of Substance Use Treatment Services of Santa Clara County

COVID Protocols: Participants will be asked to wear masks for this indoor presentation

Our new Universal Meals program will be available for a Grab and Go breakfast between 8:10-8:25, from our new Servery Window (By the lunch tables near the Multi) and eat at the tables. If they do not finish, they can save it until recess time.

• Monthly Menus will be published on the Santa Rita school website and in our weekly newsletters.

If you have a special diet please email santaritasecretary@lasdschools.org and ask for a form to fill out.

Please review the menu with your student. NUTRITION SERVICES FAQ - If you have questions, please add them to this document.

Hot off the press!

Read our new 2021-22 Annual Report to see what LAEF funded last school year, view a list of our donors and volunteers, and find out how students benefited from your contributions to LAEF.

Let’s do it again this year!

THANK YOU to all the families who’ve already contributed to LAEF this school year. We appreciate your support early in the year!

Our annual LAEF Fall Fundraising night of texting and calling is coming up on September 29th. If you haven't yet made a donation to LAEF, please Donate or Pledge to LAEF today, and we’ll take you off our list. If your gift is already in-process via your employer, DAF, or stock, let us know, and we'll make a note."

Registration is OPEN now!

Local high school students from Computer Engineers of the Next Generation (CENG) offer FREE online coding sessions for 4th - 8th graders. Our mission is to inspire underrepresented minorities to pursue and develop an interest in Computer Science.

We have developed a three-year coding curriculum in Scratch (3rd/4th), JavaScript (4th/5th), and Python (6th - 8th) for your children.

Only a few spots left:

Wednesday and Saturday

mid-October from 4:15 - 5:45 pm.

How to Register:

Go to cengclass.org, click on “Class Offerings” and register your child by Thursday, October 6. Registration will close when all the spots are filled. More information.

Questions? Please contact: cengclass@gmail.com

Regístrese ahora para las clases de codificación en línea GRATUITAS de CENG para estudiantes de 4to a 8vo grado

Los estudiantes locales de secundaria de Ingenieros en Computación de la Próxima Generación (CENG) ofrecen sesiones de codificación en línea GRATUITAS para estudiantes de 4.º a 8.º grado. CENG es una organización 501(c)(3) sin fines de lucro. Nuestra misión es inspirar a las minorías subrepresentadas a buscar y desarrollar un interés en la informática.

Hemos desarrollado un plan de estudios de codificación de tres años en Scratch (3.°/4.°), JavaScript (4.°/5.°) y Python (6.° a 8.°) para su(s) hijo(s). Algunos lugares están abiertos para nuestras clases de miércoles y sábado a mediados de octubre de 4:15 a 5:45 p. m. Vaya a cengclass.org, haga clic en "Ofertas de clases" e inscriba a su hijo antes del jueves 6 de octubre. La inscripción se cerrará cuando se llenen todos los lugares. Más información. Regístrate ahora. ¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con cengclass@gmail.com

Join us for an evening with Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky – author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness

Friendship in the Age of Loneliness: How to Make Friends As An Adult

When: Thursday, October 6, 2022 7:00 - 9:00pm

Where: MVHS Spartan Theater ⧫ 3535 Truman Avenue

Audience: High school parents, students, and counselors

More information and to Register for this free event (Online via Zoom)

More information: English Spanish

El Camino Hospital and Mountain View Whisman School district will be hosting a free health and wellness fair. Come enjoy:

- Free food

- Kid activities

- Free school supplies and backpacks

- Free health, dental and vision screenings

- And more!

Where: Mariano Castro Elementary School

When: Saturday, September 24 1 - 4 PM

More information

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