Bobcat Strong Tracker

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• Thursday, August 11, TK/K and New Family Playdate at Santa Rita 5-6pm
• Tuesday, August 16 Lemonade Social TK -1:00, K - 1:30, 1st grade 2:00

• Wednesday, August 17, First day of School Bell Schedule

• Bobcat Strong Parent Coffee 8:30-9:30

• Saturday, August 20 - Bobcat Chase

• Friday, Sept 16 - Grandfriends' Day
  
• Saturday, Oct 22 - Witches’ Delight

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

PLEASE make sure to complete this packet so we have your most up to date information and that teachers and students can start this year BOBCAT STRONG! Also, make sure to click next at the bottom of the form in order to complete and submit.

https://santaritapta.formstack.com/forms/Bobcat_reg

This form is specific to Santa Rita and is not the same as the PowerSchool registration you received from LASD.

It is now more important than ever that we show our support to our Bobcat Community. Because of YOU and any donation you can make, we are able to provide programs and technology that DIRECTLY benefits your student at Santa Rita. Local and State funding alone does not provide the educational opportunities we value as a community and our children deserve.

The PTA at Santa Rita is responsible for funding:

• community events
• art and music programs
• classroom technology
• teacher development
• STEM supplies
• Student's classroom back to school supplies
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

We couldn't provide any of this without YOUR support!

SUPPORT YOUR BOBCAT NOW with a tax-deductible donation of $325 or more per child. Any donation counts, no matter the amount and it's all for our BOBCATS!

Just a few more days until school starts! Though we will all miss summer, I hope you are as excited as I am to get back to school and see old friends, meet new friends, inspire our minds and have a lot of fun! The first week of school is always my favorite time :)

Who is your teacher?

Tomorrow, Friday the 12th, about 5:00 pm, all class lists will be posted in the Santa Rita Office window. You will also receive an email with your teacher's name and room number along with other important information. Please read it carefully.

What time should I be at school on Wednesday, August 17th, the first day? And what time is pick up?

TK

TK starts a bit later than the rest of the school, at 8:45 students can line up outside the classroom. On the first day, students and parents, may walk directly to their classrooms.

For the first three week, TK will be dismissed at 12:15.

Kindergarten:

At 8:10 our first bell will ring. This bell lets students know that they can go to the playground, parents please stay with your students on the Kinder Playground. At 8:30, our 'Beginning of School' bell will ring. On the first day, students and parents, may walk directly to their classrooms. After the first day, students will line up on the playground when the 8:30 bell rings.

For the first three weeks, Kinder will be dismissed at 12:00.

1st-6th grade:

At 8:10 our first bell will ring. This bell lets students know that they can go to the playground. At 8:30, our 'Beginning of School' bell will ring. On the first day, students and parents, may walk directly to their classrooms. After the first day, students will line up on the playground when the 8:30 bell rings.

1st and 2nd grade will be dismissed and can be picked up in front of the school at 2:40 pm

3rd-6th grade will be dismissed at 3:00 pm

Parents, Please Join Us after Drop Off on Wednesday!

BOBCAT STRONG PARENT COFFEE- AUGUST 17th @ 8:45 - 9:30 AM
Join us right after you drop off your student for the first day of school in the park by the Multi from 8:45 am - 9:30 am for our Bobcat Strong Parent Coffee. This is a great chance to meet new families, say hello to friends and get to know more about Santa Rita and your Bobcat Community Leadership, plus:

• find out about school programs
• register for after school activities
• sign up to volunteer
• much much more!

We hope to see you there! If you are a current parent volunteer, and would like to help out, please email amber@santaritapta.org.

New Universal Meals Program

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

Free lunch will be available for all students also, though students may still bring your own lunch.

Here is the menu for breakfast and lunch - please notice that there is a different menu for TK than K-6th.

Please review the menu with your student.

Updated 2022-23 School Year COVID Protocols

As you may have read in Superintendent McGonagle’s back to school email, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its protocols for the upcoming school year. LASD will continue to strictly adhere to all state and local protocols and will adjust them as necessary based on guidance from our public health experts. We ask all of our families and staff to familiarize themselves with our Community Commitments to Healthy Schools as well as the latest protocols to keep our schools safe, healthy and open. To review the updated COVID protocols, please click here.

When you see me at our kickoff events, please stop and say hello. This is going to be a wonderful year! Go Bobcats!

Stay Bobcat Strong!

Kelly Rafferty, Principal

Hi, I'm Ms. Du Preez! I am so excited to be joining the Santa Rita community. I spent the past two years teaching 4th and 5th grade in San Jose, after graduating from the University of North Carolina with a degree in Computer Science and Linguistics. This past summer, I served as a coach for youth rock climbers and taught summer school Computer Science to rising 7th and 8th grade students, while completing coursework to obtain a Masters degree in Education. Also, I have a cat named Latte whose pictures you will see in my classroom. I look forward to meeting everyone and serving our students!

"Hello! My name is Bailey Linden & I began teaching in Santa Barbara (in kinder!) before moving to the Bay area where I taught 2nd & 3rd grade for a few years. I have been in an Instructional Coaching role for the past two years & am really looking forward to coming back to the classroom. In my time outside of the classroom, I love to read, spend time with friends & family, try new foods, and travel. I am really looking forward to this school year & can't wait to see how our Kindergarteners continue to learn & grow!"

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.

Free lunch will be available for all students also, though students may still bring your own lunch.

Here is the menu for breakfast and lunch - please notice that there is a different menu for TK than K-6th.

• All food is required to be consumed on campus

• All volunteers and workers serving food will be required to complete two online training sessions.

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

• Students and families should keep in mind that their first choice might not be available.

• Outside food from restaurants and vendors is not allowed on campus for students - (i.e., please don’t send take out food or DoorDash for your children. Bringing a homemade lunch from home is welcomed).

Please be patient with us as we work through all the logistics of our new program.

Thank you!

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

As you may have read in Superintendent McGonagle’s back to school email, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its protocols for the upcoming school year. LASD will continue to strictly adhere to all state and local protocols and will adjust them as necessary based on guidance from our public health experts. We ask all of our families and staff to familiarize themselves with our Community Commitments to Healthy Schools as well as the latest protocols to keep our schools safe, healthy and open. To review the updated COVID protocols, please click here.

AUGUST 17th @ 8:45 - 9:30 AM

Join us right after you drop off your student for the first day of school in the park by the Multi from 8:45 am - 9:30 am for our Bobcat Strong Parent Coffee. This is a great chance to meet new families, say hello to friends and get to know more about Santa Rita. Hear from Principal Rafferty and get to know your Bobcat Community Leadership, plus:

• find out about school programs
• register for after school activities
• sign up to volunteer
• much much more!

We hope to see you there! If you are a current parent volunteer, and would like to help out, please email amber@santaritapta.org.

AUGUST 20th @ 8AM - 12 PM

Join your Santa Rita community on Saturday, August 20 for our annual Bobcat Chase Fun Run. Coffee, donuts, and juice are available starting at 8 a.m. Please bring change and small bills as donuts will be for sale for $1, popsicles for $1, and water and juice for 50 cents.

The opening ceremony is at 8:30, and the first race (for 7th graders and alumni) starts at about 8:45. The next class to run will be 6th grade, then 5th, 4th... etc., concluding with a Parent/Teacher/Open run/walk--a good option for any kids who are intimidated by their grade-level races.

Join our LASD family! As we return back to school this year, we have several openings for positions in which you may be interested!

• Yard supervisors (1 hour per day, Monday-Friday-we are open to those interested in a few days a week also.

LASD is a wonderful place to work and working on our campuses is a great way to get to know the staff and students. Do you have a family member, college student, etc. at home who would like to get out for a few hours each day? It truly takes a village and we would love to have you part of our LASD team.

Click here to access our Noon Duty Application

For more information, please contact Marlene Revelo mrevelo@lasdschools.org

Trained local high school students from the Computer Engineers of the Next Generation are hosting free coding classes on Zoom in Scratch, JavaScript, and Python. Students will build interactive games and learn how to code in a fun and engaging environment. We offer Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels for each coding language. Students will be put into different breakout rooms according to their levels, but the Zoom link of each class remains the same.

Dates: Wednesdays, August 31 - October 5, 2022, OR Saturdays, September 3 - October 8, 2022

Time: 4:15 - 5:45 pm PST

No. of Weeks: 6

Format: Zoom Classes

Cost: Free

Register now at https://www.cengclass.org/class-offerings/

Registration deadline: 11:59 pm on Friday, August 26, 2022, or when class is full.

Computer Engineers of the Next Generation (CENG) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to inspire underrepresented minorities to pursue Computer Science. For more information, please check out our website at cengclass.org. Questions? Please email us at cengclass@gmail.com

Join our LASD team! As we return back to school this year, we have several openings for positions in which you may be interested!

•Yard supervisors: (1 hour per day, Monday-Friday-we are open to those interested in a few days a week also)

•Kindergarten aides: (4 hours per day) Monday-Friday (Oak and Almond Schools)

We are a wonderful place to work and working on our campuses is a great way to get to know the staff and students. Do you have a family member, college student, etc. at home who would like to get out for a few hours each day? It truly takes a village and we would love to have you part of our LASD team.

Click here to access our Noon Duty Application or the application for Literacy or Kindergarten Aide

For more information, please contact Marlene Revelo mrevelo@lasdschools.org

Share your love of art with children in our school district with hands-on lessons. Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.

Join us for an in-person and virtual

Informational Coffee

Thursday August 25, 10-11:30am

Enjoy a mini-art lesson as well!

LASD iLearn Studio (Masks recommended)

201 Covington Road, Los Altos

No experience or artistic talent is required. We will provide fun training sessions.

Questions? Call (650) 947-1195 or email kdickerson@lasdschools.org

http://tinyurl.com/ArtDocents

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