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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.

Nov 2 - New Family Information night 7:00pm in the Multi

Nov 7 - Mathnasium Night (from postponement) 6-7:30

Nov 10 - Veteran's Day- no school

Nov 16- STEM Challenge at lunchtime

Nov 20- 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday break

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Happy November!

Our Bobcats on the Run Club has been in full swing. They are getting ready to run a 5k in Palo Alto on Dec 16th. Everyone is invited to join the run and we get a discount if you sign up now! I will be there and hope to see you there too.

Date: Saturday, December 16th

Club: Bobcats on the Run

$10 Discount Code: bobcats

Prices Increase Friday at Noon

Tonight!!

In-Person TK/Kindergarten & New Family Info Night

When: Thursday, November 2, 2023, 7pm

Where: Each of Our 7 Elementary Schools

What: Principals, teachers, parents and students will present information and answer your questions about the excellent academic programs and classroom instruction in your neighborhood elementary school.

Next Tuesday, Mathnasium Night will in the multi from 6-7:30. We are sorry for the postponement last week. Come with the entire family to play math games and earn prizes!

Finally, next Friday, November 10 there is NO School, have a great 3 day weekend!

Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Well and Stay Bobcat Strong!

Kelly Rafferty, Principal

We are calling ALL bobcats to join Bobcats on the Run in participating in the Palo Alto 5k on December 16th. Last year, we had the most finishers for a club at 31 participants. We are looking to see if we can get even more bobcats to join this year.

You do not have to be in the Bobcats on the Run club to participate. Siblings, parents, friends, and grandparents are welcome.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, December 16th

Club: Bobcats on the Run

$10 Discount Code: bobcats

Prices Increase Friday at Noon

Sign up here

We look forward to walking, jogging, and running with you. Our Bobcats have been working so hard and we can't wait for them to show off their Santa Rita Spirit.

Ms. AJ Johnson and Ms. Kathleen Won

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

Donate to LAEF and help fund your school’s librarian!

Join us for an evening with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, authors of This Is So Awkward

This Is So Awkward - A Conversation About How Puberty Has Changed
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 7-9PM | LAHS Eagle Theater ⧫ 201 Almond Ave

Audience: Grade TK - 12 parents, caretakers, teachers, and counselors

Register & more information: Register for this free event

Book: This Is So Awkward

Video Now Available!

Julie Lythcott-Haims: How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success
Event recording from 10/10/23

Julie has graciously allowed us to share the Growing Up in Public recording with parents, teachers, and other caretakers within our community.

SELPA (Special Education) Events and News

• Did You Know?

• October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 1 in 5 students. Visit Decoding Dyslexia CA for resources and see the Peninsula DDCA flyer for upcoming local support group events.

Please contact your SELPA-1 CAC liaison, Alison Biggs, at abiggs@gmail.com with any questions.

LASD partners with CHAC to provide school based mental health services at all of our elementary school sites. CHAC is seeking input from the Los Altos, Mountain View, and Los Altos Hills communities to improve their Clinic Services in order to better meet the needs of the community. Please complete this form by October 31 to provide input: https://form.jotform.com/232297704499065

Our Free Universal Meals Program will start on the first day of school. A 'Grab and Go' breakfast will be served before school and lunch from Revolution foods. Here are the current monthly MENUS

NUTRITION SERVICES FAQ - If you have questions, please add them to this document.

Email: krafferty@lasdschools.org
Website: https://www.santaritaschool.org
Location: 700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA, USA
Phone: (650)559-1600
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Twitter: @BobcatsSR

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