Eagle News

Hi Everyone,

I hope you're enjoying your first days of summer! Just a couple of notes for happenings to stay connected over the next few months ~

See you August 16th for the first day of school!

Cath

June 15 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

June 22 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

June 29 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

July 4 - March in the Novato Parade @ "morning"

July 6 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

July 13 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

July 19 - TK/K Playdate at ARROYO AVICHI playground @ 10:00

July 20 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

July 26 - TK/K Playdate at ARROYO AVICHI playground @ 10:00

July 27 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

August 2 - TK/K Playdate at ARROYO AVICHI playground @ 10:00

August 3 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

August 9 - TK/K Playdate at ARROYO AVICHI or TK/Kinder playground @ 10:00

August 10 - Hang out at Hill @ 5:00

August 15 - Welcome Back Get Together @ 3:00 - Lower Playground

August 16 - SCHOOL STARTS

Join us for a casual get together every Wednesday evening this summer.

Bring balls, bubbles, toys, and meet up with other Rancho families for an evening of play!

It's a perfect place for a picnic dinner too!

(Mrs. Nam will be there occasionally too - if anyone wants to play pickleball.).

Come join your fellow Rancho Eagles and march in the 4th of July Parade!

We will be waving flags from different countries and saying good morning in languages from around the world...just like we do at Welcome Wednesday and throughout the week!

Thanks to everyone who signed up already! We'd like to get a rough headcount of how many Eagles will show their spirit and march in the parade. Click on the link to RSVP!

4th of July Parade - I'm interested!

For Inspiration - see the "float" with eagle wings the Ternus family started. They have extra flags too if people want! (No pressure to create a wagon float --- just have fun and do what works for you and your family!)

Welcome to Rancho TK and Kinders! If you would like to meet throughout the summer - you are invited to play on the kindergarten yard!

It would be a great way to get connected and meet new friends before the first day of school.

No Host TK/Kinder Playdates on TUESDAYS at 10:00!

July 19th

July 26th

August 2nd

August 9th

(Current TK families - or incoming kinder families with older siblings at Rancho - it would be wonderful if you could join a few too! I'm sure families would love the inside scoop - and you are the experts!)

Stay tuned for more information about school and schedules at the beginning of August!

Thank you so much Brittany Devita for organizing a fun field day! The kids had a blast. And thank you to all the adults who came to volunteer and cheer on the kids! Lucas Hession, Annelise Hancock, Andy Briggs, Aron Eichorn, Ashley Piper, Catherine Sammis, Enna Diaz, Eva Gaborjak, Franklin Lu, Gillian Rutune, Jennie Harris, Jenny Collings, Jon Busman, Jessica Gonzalez, Jessica Paradise, Josh Bruckner, Kate Carson, Lara Moren, Lupita Ocon, Mary Provines, Melissa Cordellos, Nery Escobar, Noelle Coleman, Shannon Farrell, Suganaya Rajaram, Sylvia Uhlade, and Mrs. Perez' daughter, Marissa!.It was great seeing and hearing the joy and laughter.

Thanks to Mr. Johnson, one of our PE teachers, for supporting and making it a fun inclusive time for all! Thank you to all the parents who brought goodies for the spectators. And thanks to all the staff who played!

We loved hearing the students cheering for everyone, but the shining moment was when one of our 5th graders ran up to help a staff member who was new to softball. When she came up to bat, he showed her how to stand and hold the bat. THAT shows true character and made me so proud!

And the culminating event of the year - the 5th Grade Promotion! Thank you Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. McGoldrick for all your coordination. And thank you to all the families who helped set up and make it special for the kids. They are ready for middle school!

Congratulations to all the NUSD high school graduates. Students from Novato High visited and were met with cheers all around! Congratulations to Graceila, our amazing night custodian, and her graduate, Emely!

A huge shout out to Amanda Roe for coordinating this year's yearbook! It is a lot of work that starts in early August. And thanks to Elizabeth Greene who will be stepping up next year.

Congratulations to our 2022-2023 PTA Board!

Ann Graham - PTA President

Mary LaPlaca - Vice President

Joe Allen - Treasurer

Melissa Sarantos - Secretary

Jessica Defreese - Auditor

Eva Gaborjak - Historian

Scott Keen - Financial Secretary

Stephanie Ericksen - Parliamentarian

Carolina Herincx - Special Education Rep

Mark Perri - Communications Chairperson

Brian Whitlow - Disaster Preparedness

We are thrilled to have such dedicated leaders on the board!

If you've ever chatted with me, you've probably heard me say how much I much I love our Rancho community more and more each day....because it's true!

Each time I turn around there's someone else stepping up and leaning in to give to Rancho. From humble "how can I help?" to hardworking "I can do that!" and from our principal and support staff "we can make it work!" to our teachers "sure, let's try it!" Rancho has some of the most thoughtful and gracious people I have ever met. And at the center of it all is a heart for the STUDENTS.

It has been an honor to serve as your PTA President for the last year two years. Thank you for your patience and grace with me, as we learned and tried new things together along the way.

I am beyond excited as we begin to prepare for next school year. Next year's PTA President, Ann Graham, is already planning and organizing with Mrs. Nam for the start of the school year. She brings incredible follow through and execution of next steps. She thinks big picture with great attention to detail and has a true heart for the kids. Ann Graham is a Rancho gem!

Enjoy summer! And then get ready for an exciting new school year together!

Aubin Giampaoli

Thanks so much for all you did to help make the end of the year fun and special for the kids. From the swim party to the softball game to field day to promotion! The kids had much celebrating to close our their Rancho days.

Thank you to Andy Briggs, Michelle Silveira, Miyuki Acevedo, Asheley Humber, Carla De Mello, Emma Jimenez, Casey Diehl, Violet Bloomfield, Blanca Hernandez, Bety Salinas, Mari Valle, Patricia France, Mary Laplaca, Amanda Roe, Jessica Paradise, Christen Law-Hing, Jennie Harris, Sophia Osotio, Valia Glenn, Emily Larsen, and Sabas Sunda!

To EVERYONE who VOLUNTEERED this year - THANK YOU! If you couldn't make the Welcome Wednesday celebration, please stop by the office - we have a tiny token of appreciation for you! Rancho is truly a community and it is because of all of you and your support!

Check the links for various resources regarding COVID.

Resources

• NUSD Resources/Website; COVID Update
• Marin County Office of Education Resources: Rethinking Schools Website
• Rancho's Covid Folder: RANCHO FAMILY COVID DOCUMENTS - Click this folder to access:
• Video of Marin Public Health Meeting for Community: See Video Below
• Marin Schools: Updated 32 Pt Safety Plan
• Isolation and Quarantine Guidance - Note - this has been changing daily!

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MISSION

Rancho Elementary School is committed to a culture of learning that promotes a growth mindset and motivates each and every student to maximize his or her potential. Our staff, students, and parents model and foster a positive and collaborative educational environment. Together, we will strive to instill in each student a sense of responsibility, citizenship, and pride in achieving academic excellence.

VISION

Every child will learn and grow in a highly enriched environment with rigorous standards and integrated learning practices. We commit to high personal standards, instill meaningful lifelong skills, foster responsible connections, and inspire positive impacts within our global community.

Email: cnam@nusd.org
Website: https://rancho.nusd.org/
Location: 1430 Johnson Street, Novato, CA, USA
Phone: (415) 897 - 3101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RanchoSchool