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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.

Oct 10- Picture Day make up

Oct 12- Minimum Day

Oct 13- No School- Staff Development

Oct 18-21 Online Santa Rita Silent Auction!

Oct 21- Witches' Delight- Volunteer Here!

Oct 24 - Math Night at Santa Rita in Multi 6-7pm

• LASD 2023-2024 Calendar
• Reporting Attendance: To report a student's absence, please fill out this form or call
• Please fill out your Bobcat Strong Registration!
• Food Menus

Our first Walk or Wheel event was a huge success! A whopping 292 out of 360 students present yesterday participated - an incredible 81%

Tomorrow at Friday assembly, the class with the highest percentage of participants who will get a popsicle party will be announced - and it's a shocker!

There will be at least three more events this year, including a bicycle safety assembly and a month-long challenge!

Please email kelly@santaritapta if you have any ideas to make these events even more fun or informative or if you'd like to help plan future events!

And more importantly, THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING THIS IMPORTANT INITIATIVE!

WOW!! What a wonderful turn out for our Walk and Wheel to School Day. Thank you to Kelly Sanders-Lo and so many other amazing volunteers who made Wednesday morning such a huge success!

Reminder! Next Thursday is a minimum day and Friday there is NO SCHOOL for students.

Minimum Day Schedule:

TK 8:45-12:15

K 8:30-12

1st-6th grade: 8:30-12:15

**Lunch will still be offered but all food from the Servery must be eaten on campus.

Please Volunteer!

WITCHES DELIGHT, Oct 21st

We need your help. This is an amazing event that only Santa Rita does, but we need a lot of volunteers. Please help out by signing up on this link.

Coming soon in November!

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.

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

Kelly Rafferty, Principal

Tomorrow for lunch we have macaroni and cheese instead of cheese pizza.

Our first Walk or Wheel event was a huge success! A whopping 292 out of 360 students present yesterday participated - an incredible 81%

Tomorrow at Friday assembly, the class with the highest percentage of participants who will get a popsicle party will be announced - and it's a shocker!

There will be at least three more events this year, including a bicycle safety assembly and a month-long challenge!

Please email kelly@santaritapta if you have any ideas to make these events even more fun or informative or if you'd like to help plan future events!

And more importantly, THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING THIS IMPORTANT INITIATIVE!

Kelly Sanders Lo

Now that you’ve heard the exciting news about the Santa Rita PTA Silent Auction happening on October 18, 2023, we wanted to get you thinking about what party you would like to host or co-host to participate in the fun!

Watch this short video to learn more about the auction and hear a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing!

Witches' Delight has been a Santa Rita tradition going strong for more than 60 years! It is one of Santa Rita's largest and most loved events, but it can not happen without your support. Sign up for a quick shift to help out! in between enjoying carnival rides, games and the famous cake walk. Want to get a little more in the action- join the Witches' Delight Team for a fun and rewarding experience!

Donations to LAEF are funding STEM this school year. STEM is integrated into classroom learning at every grade level! With fun STEM challenges, lessons, and projects, all students are encouraged to investigate, experiment and build. Support STEM in our schools! Donate to LAEF today.

Giving to LAEF is the only way for parents to help fund LASD teaching staff in our district.View a financial chart and see exactly how donations will be spent this year.

Learn more about the complementary roles that LAEF and the PTA fill in providing an excellent education for our students and consider supporting both organizations.

Join us for an evening with Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult, Your Turn

How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success
When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 7-9PM

Where: MVHS Spartan Theatre ⧫ 3535 Truman Avenue

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

Register: Register for this free event

Books: How To Raise An Adult and Your Turn
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Video Now Available!

Devorah Heitner: Growing Up in Public - Helping our Kids Navigate the Digital Coming of Age
Event Recording from 9/13/23

The recording will be available for two weeks.

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.