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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.

March 11- Aladdin Auditions- Register Here

March 11-15- International Week

March 15 - International Celebration Evening Event - see details below

March 21 - 12:00pm PTA General Meeting Please join us in the staff room or on Zoom

March 29 - Bobcat Bash Auction- "90's House Party" 6-10 pm adults only

• 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

As you may know, last week was Santa Rita’s annual STEM Expo and what a great event it was! We had nearly 70 projects created and displayed with over 100 students participating. Some chose to do individual projects while others chose to work in pairs. Every participant had the opportunity to present their project to adult Reviewers during the school day. I would like to thank our STEM IST, Grace Choi, Sarah Gerlinger from our Curriculum and Instruction Department, Kelly Sanders Lo, our PTA President/parent volunteer/coordinator and the following helpers and guest reviewers…

• Chema Gonzalez

• Jocelun Ludwig

• Craig Harbick

• Marlo Kohn

• Kanika Chawla

• Tanya Hordin-Bell

• Kavitha Imudianda

• Russell Jong

• Behzad Naderalvojoud

• Hoang Truong

• Anand Avati

• Erik Mollerstedt

• Kento Noda

• Beeker Northam

Next week begins International Week. Friday, March 15th, 4:30-7:00 is the big celebration!

Please bring an item to the Potluck as this one of the most special parts of the evening! Sign up here to bring your favorite dish, it can be homemade or store bought.

Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Well

Kelly Rafferty

Principal

Santa Rita's International Week (week of March 11th) is coming soon! Thank you to the wonderful parents who have signed up to do a presentation and/or teach a small group dance. Students started dance practice this week and they have been working very hard to learn the moves!!

Most activities will happen during school time throughout the week (click link for details) with the international festival on the evening of Friday 3/15 as our grand finale.

All families and friends are invited to join our International Festival on Friday, March 15 from 4:30 - 7:00 pm on the Blacktop. We will have potluck again this year. Bring your favorite dish to share with the community! Please prepare food enough to feed 8-10 people. Starting next Monday, Mar 4, you can pick up a tin tray and info card from the office. Potluck dishes should be dropped off at blacktop between 4:30 and 5:00 on Friday (3/15) of the event.

Please RSVP by providing the name of your dish here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13wVOMDvsyvKlp4lSQnfd7b3HVmkghe8wud9HxwA0-4Q/edit?usp=sharing

Mark your calendars for the International Festival, and come together with our school community to celebrate the rich tapestry of our diverse world. See you there!

Get ready to travel back in time to the ultimate 90’s house party!

Please join us from 6:00-10:00 PM at the Los Altos Community Center on Friday, March 29, 2024.

We’re taking it old school for a fun and casual night of pure 90’s bliss. From iconic hits to rebellious anthems, our playlist will keep you grooving to music that defined a generation. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Guests are invited to bring their own drinks of choice. BYOB permitted and encouraged!

It’s going to be an epic night! We hope you can join us.

Buy your tickets today!

https://santarita.classroomparent.com/products/1872-90-s-house-party-bobcat-bash

We have 4 great community parties coming up in March! There is limited space so register ASAP to secure your spot!

March 16- Brazilian BBQ

March 22- Mother vs. Son Dodgeball Party

March 30- Dumpling Making Party

Because California funding doesn’t provide enough for a well-rounded education, every year, LAEF starts at $0 and raises funds from parents and the community to fund teachers and programs for STEM, Wellness, Literacy, and Arts.

This school year, your donations to LAEF are hard at work funding these Santa Rita teachers and programs:

PE: Ms. Conrad, Mr Cerecedes. Music: Mr. Braun, Mr. Chan, Ms. Dahl, Ms. Lee, Mr. Locsin.

Library: Ms. Williams. Computer Science: Mr. Marquis, Ms. Schroeder. STEM events and projects in and out of the classroom. The Art Docents program, Mental Health counseling, and the Parent Education Speaker Series.

We still need to raise $290K to fully fund this school year. Help provide an excellent education at Santa Rita by making a tax-deductible contribution to LAEF, if you have yet to donate this school year. Gifts of any amount are appreciated and make a difference.

We are looking for representatives from Santa Rita to serve on the LAEF Board for the 2024-25 school year. Join a fantastic group of parents representing each of our nine LASD schools. If you are interested in learning more about this important opportunity, please reach out to your Santa Rita LAEF Board representatives at SantaRitaReps@LAEFonline.org.

9-Noon Mondays

3/4, 3/11 & 3/18

Los Altos School District iLearn Studio

201 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024

Do you like to connect kids with nature? 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 3/4, 3/11 and 3/18 at the LASD iLearn Studio for our Spring Docent Training. If Mondays don't work for you, please ask us about our apprentice-style training option. Questions? Please contact Living Classroom Program Coordinator Caroline Chan at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103. Check us out at LivingClassroomLASD.org!

The Computer Engineers of the Next Generation Team is excited to offer a new session of coding classes from March to April 2024 on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:15 - 5:45 pm in Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and Roblox (Saturday only). Our classes are catered to 3rd to 8th-grade students with beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels for each language. All our online coding classes are taught by trained high school students. Students will learn the basics of coding which culminate in a final game project.

Register now at cengclass.org. Registration closes on March 6 or when classes are full. Questions? Please email Alice Lee at cengclass@gmail.com

Se abre la inscripción para las clases de codificación de invierno en línea GRATUITAS de CENG

El equipo de ingenieros informáticos del equipo de próxima generación se complace en ofrecer una nueva sesión de clases de codificación de marzo a abril de 2024, los miércoles y sábados de 4:15 a 5:45 p. m. en Scratch, JavaScript, Python y Roblox (solo los sábados). Nuestras clases están dirigidas a estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado con niveles inicial, intermedio y avanzado para cada idioma. Todas nuestras clases de codificación en línea son impartidas por estudiantes de secundaria capacitados. Los estudiantes aprenderán los conceptos básicos de codificación que culminarán en un proyecto de juego final.

Regístrese ahora en cengclass.org. La inscripción cierra el 6 de marzo o cuando las clases estén llenas. ¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a Alice Lee acengclass@gmail.com

• Twice-Exceptional (2e) students have both high ability and potential as well as complex challenges such as learning differences, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, & anxiety.

• Connect with other parents of 2e students, ask questions, and learn how to advocate for 2e students.

• Thursday, March 7 from 7pm to 8:30pm

• Register for online session here

• Overview of the ins and outs of the IEP. Goal to help you understand your rights, recognize the value of your parenting expertise, and improve your communication and problem solving skills.

• Tuesday, March 12 from 10am - 11:30am

• Register for online session here

Resources

• Do you have concerns about your child's ability to learn at school? This handout can help get you on the right track. I'm Concerned About My Child Handout - English or Estoy Preocupado Por Mi Hijo - Espanol

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

Golden Eagle Summer Sports Camp, run by Almond Elementary School parents Carly and Stefaan Lodge, is offering $20 off to all Santa Rita families with the promo code srita24. Each time the promo code is used they will match $20 to the Santa Rita PTA. Golden Eagle, an all-sports day camp operating out of Los Alto High School, offers a camp experience that emphasizes a variety of active sports and games. Unique for its wide variety of activities, the camp fosters a welcoming atmosphere of friendly competition, focusing on enjoyment and participation rather than intense rivalry or mastery of a single sport. This ensures a supportive environment where children can explore a range of physical activities, learn teamwork, and develop sportsmanship, all while staying active and having fun. Register at www.goldeneaglecamp.org and enter the promo code srita24 at checkout. Golden Eagle also offers full and partial scholarships for families in need of financial assistance. Please reach out to carly@goldeneaglecamp.org for more details.

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

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