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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 16- Tonight! PTA General Meeting, 7pm in the Multi zoom link

Nov 17- Disney Spirit Day- Dress like you favorite Disney character

Nov 20- 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break- No School

Dec 14 - Linden Tree Night 6pm - Teachers will be there to read

Dec 15 - Kinder Nutcracker Performance

Dec 15 - Parents Night Out and Linden Tree for parents

Dec 16 - Bobcats on the Run do 5K in PA

Dec 19 - Winter Concert for 4th-6th 1 pm in Multi

Dec 21 - 2nd grade holiday sing

Dec 23-Jan 7 - No School Winter Holiday Break

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Happy Thanksgiving Week ahead! I hope everyone has some time next week to pause and think about all the gratitude they have in their lives. I know that I feel thankful everyday to work with a loving and supportive staff, to feel how much love our families and community have for Santa Rita and the amazing students who come to school everyday happy and ready to learn. Thank you to every family that makes this possible each day.

Tonight we have a PTA meeting at 7 pm in the Multi, I hope to see many of you there. There will be a raffle also for the book Growing Up In Public, a book from the MVLA Parent Series. 3 parents will win!

Please see the email you received through Classroom Parent for the slides and zoom link if you cannot be here in person.

Have a wonderful week!

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

Kelly Rafferty, Principal

Reminder of District and School Rules:

All LASD campuses, including Santa Rita are closed until 3:30 for the safety of our children. Please be sure to stay in the front of the school until then or check in with the office if you will be in a classroom

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At Santa Rita, we have opened up the Kindergarten playground at 2:30 for those families that need to wait for older children. Please be sure you are keeping an eye on your students and that they are playing kindly with others and staying within the Kinder playground area only.

Thank you.

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

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

We are thankful for the generous LASD families who have donated to LAEF to fund specialized teachers and programs this school year. With your support, our students have so many opportunities!

PE teachers encourage students to get active and practice teamwork. Every student partitipates in ART lessons that combine appreciation and hands-on activities. COMPUTER SCIENCE teachers and STEM challenges inspire students to be curious and solve problems. MUSIC teachers help 4th-6th grade students learn an instrument and participate in the school band, orchestra, or choir. Each school’s LIBRARY is staffed by a librarian who supports student research, reading for enjoyment, and gathering with friends. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES are available to help students through challenging times.

If you have yet to give this school year, donate to LAEF today. Let’s make sure our students continue to experience these wonderful programs.

Parents Helping Parents: The Early Years: Parent Support ONLINE

• Join this group of parents and caregivers of children, approximately 2-8 years of age, with any diagnosis to share, listen, and support each other.

• Join on Monday, November 20th from 8:30 - 9:30pm online.

Did You Know?

• Inclusion Collaborative is a Santa Clara organization that runs an Inclusion Support Warm Line providing FREE individualized supports for parents, teachers, and community members working with children who have disabilities and other needs, in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and other languages as needed. This might include Positive Behavior Supports, Social Stories, Communication Strategies, Community Activities, and more. Call (408) 453-6651 or email inclusionwarmline@sccoe.org.

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

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
Facebook: santaritaPTA
Twitter: @BobcatsSR

Join us to support our students this school year!

DONATE or PLEDGE to LAEF today.