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

April 5 - Color Run at Lunch

April 8-12- Spring Break- No School

April 26-May 10 - CAASPP testing 3rd-6th grades

April 27 - Junior Olympics at Los Altos High School

May 17 - All school walk to Egan to watch SR students perform Aladdin 10am-12pm

May 22 - Spring Concert for 4th-6th grades

May 23 - Open House 6-7pm

May 24 - Minimum Day

May 27 - Memorial Day - No School

May 29 - Science Olympiad

May 31 - Minimum Day

June 5 - Last Day of School - 6th grade graduation 9am; dismissal TK-5th 11:15am

• 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

Dear Parents,

We want to express our sincere appreciation for your support and participation in our school's International Week events and evening festival.

We would like to thank all parent volunteers who taught dances, gave presentations, set up a country booth, and helped with various tasks before, during and after the evening festival! We appreciate all the parents who brought delicious food for the potluck. The variety of dishes from different cultures was truly amazing!

We want to express our gratitude to all those who showed up to the event. We hope that you enjoyed the yummy food and amazing performances by our students and teachers!! We feel truly blessed to be at a school that celebrates and recognizes our diverse cultural and heritage.

Here are some photos from the week:

Performance https://photos.app.goo.gl/fA7PXvt2eEsuuKLC8

Presentation https://photos.app.goo.gl/AVEqagQgpBBnfsEz9

Feel free to share your photos to the folder.

*Please do not post photos of kids on social media without their parents’ consent.

We would also love your comments and feedback to make next year’s event even better. Please submit your feedbacks here: Feedback_2024

Best,

Yang, Alice, Alison, Paula and Fernanda

International Week Team

It’s hard to believe March will be coming to a close next week!

Thank you for your recent well wishes and supportive notes regarding my transition to Loyola. I have truly enjoyed my time at Santa Rita and look forward to growing professionally as I prepare for my new role at Loyola.

There is still a lot to be done though and a lot of fun to be had! We have many events and activities planned as we fully emerge from Winter into Spring so please take time to read below in the Bobcat Strong News for important dates and information.

90's House Party Auction - Next Friday night, March 29 from 6-10pm

I hope to see many of you having fun and kicking up your dance shoes! See below for more info and how to buy tickets.

State Testing Attendance

All 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Graders Need to be at School for State Testing!

The formal State Testing (CAASPP) window will be April 22 - May 10. All 3rd-6th graders will be testing. It is very important that all students are present during testing times. If a student is absent, s/he will have to make up the test (missing important classroom instruction). In addition, make-ups are logistically difficult to administer. If you already know of appointments scheduled during testing times, please reschedule them so that everyone is present for testing.

Stay Bobcat Strong,

Kelly Rafferty, Principal

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

The lost and found items are all displayed on the tables in front of the school. Any items not claimed will be donated in two weeks. Hopefully you will find something you've been missing!

We still need to raise $270K to fund teachers and programs this school year. Donate to LAEF today, if you have yet to give this year. Gifts of any amount are appreciated and make a difference.

• Online seminar: what executive functioning skills are, their effect on a student's success in school, at home, and through transitions to other academic settings.

• Wednesday, March 27th from 6:30 to 7:30pm online

• Register For Online Seminar Here

Resources

• PHP (Parents Helping Parents) has an extensive video library to help with all your Special Education needs. Examples include:

• When to consider an assessment for Learning Disabilities or ADHD for your child: a 60-minute webinar all about the evaluation process

• Assistive Technology in the IEP: a four-part series about how to write assistive technology into your child's Individualized Education Plan

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

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!

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