The first day of school is on the horizon, and we are eager to welcome students back to campus and begin our year together. Our fabulous staff have been working hard to get our campus ready. A huge shout-out to our teachers, aids, office staff, maintenance crew, and all our support staff for all their hard work- we’re ready to rock and roll!
Class Placements will be sent to your email at 5:00, if you want to see a full class list, you can go by the office and they will be posted on the window by 5:00 also.
Back To School Picnic is Tuesday, August 15th 4:30-6:30. See below for details.
On Wednesday Aug. 16th, please join us in the 6th Grade Park by the Multi for the PTA Bobcat Strong Coffee after drop off on the first day of school. This is a time to say hello to friends, meet new people, and kick off the school year together! I will give a short talk and then you will have time to find out all the wonderful ways you can help volunteer and how we can support you also.
Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Well and Stay Bobcat Strong!
Kelly Rafferty, Principal
1st Annual BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC 4:30-6:30 on the Blacktop
Kick off the new school year with a little music, food and play. Bring a picnic dinner for your family and sit with others in your students grade level. Come see old friends and meet new ones!
BOBCAT STRONG PARENT COFFEE- AUGUST 16th @ 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!
BOBCAT CHASE - AUGUST 19th @ 8AM - 12 PM
Join your Santa Rita community on Saturday, August 19 for our annual Bobcat Chase Fun Run. Coffee and juice are free and will be available starting at 8 a.m. Please bring change and small bills as donuts will be for sale for $2, popsicles for $1, and refreshments for $1.
The opening ceremony is at 8:30, and the first race will begin at 8:45. More information to come!
Attention LASD families and friends,
Santa Rita is in need of noon-time helpers, Monday - Friday, from 12:00 to 12:45. We have paid positions available, but if you would like to volunteer one or more days a week, that would be wonderful too.
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?
Please contact Kelly Rafferty (Principal) in the Santa Rita office for more information. Training is available.
Or Click here to access our Noon Duty Application for a paid position.
Living Classroom Docents Needed!
Living Classroom Spring Docent Training
9-Noon Mondays 3/6, 3/13 & 3/27
Los Altos School District iLearn Studio
201 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024
Living Classroom is seeking volunteers to teach our fun nature-based lessons and help care for our school gardens. No experience necessary as we teach you everything you need to know. Please join us from 9-Noon on Mondays 3/6, 3/13, and 3/27 at the LASD iLearn Studio to training on our spring lessons that take place April through June. Can’t make Mondays? Ask us about our apprentice-style training. Questions? Contact Living Classroom Program Coordinator Caroline Chan at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103. Check us out at LivingClassroomLASD.org!
WANTED - Volunteers to teach art in the LASD elementary schools!
We are looking for volunteers who would like to teach art in the Los Altos School District, TK-6th grade. Come join us for treats and beverages and learn more about our program! You'll also get to do a fun mini-art lesson too.
Informational Coffee: Thursday August 24 from 10-11:30am
RSVP by August 23 to anns97@gmail.com
Join us for our first of weekly training sessions
Thursday September 7, 9-11:30am
LASD iLearn Studio
201 Covington Road, Los Altos
Contact the Los Altos Art Docents office for more information:
(650) 947-1195
LOVE LOS ALTOS: [LOS ALTOS DISTRICT WIDE NEWS & LAEF UPDATES]
Thank you, Principal Rafferty, Santa Rita PTA leadership, teachers, office staff, and parents for supporting LAEF this school year and helping raise over $2.8M for LASD schools.
Together, we funded Santa Rita teachers and staff for STEM, computer science, PE, art, music, library, and mental health counseling services. Your efforts directly impacted the quality of each Santa Rita student’s education this school year. We hope you have a nice summer.
— Jensen Barna, Justin Martin, and Alex Stanojevic, LAEF Board Members representing Santa Rita
Santa Rita School
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
