Now- March 1- Santa Rita's Annual Read-a-Thon
March 1 - LAST DAY to register for STEM Expo - registration link
March 6- STEM EXPO
March 7- Minimum Day
March 11- Aladdin Auditions- Register Here
March 11-15- International Week
March 15 - International Celebration Evening Event - see details below
- 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
Rafferty's Records
Hello Wonderful Bobcat Community!
Happy Leap Day!! 2024 has gone by very fast, tomorrow is already March 1st, I can't believe it.
March brings with it so many fun events at Santa Rita. I am looking forward to all of our families coming together this month to celebrate our students and our diverse community.
First is STEM EXPO! Registration closes, tomorrow, March 1st ! It is an amazing event to show off all your creativity! See below for how to register! We really need volunteers to help with the Review process on Wednesday from 7:45-12. Please sign up here.
March 11-15 is International Week. Students are preparing already by practicing their grade level dances and if they choose to a small group dance. The Potluck, cultural attire parade and presentations are so special. I hope everyone joins the celebration on March 15th. See below for more details.
To end March, parents and teachers will come together for the a 90's House Party themed Bobcat Bash Auction on March 29th. Scroll down for more information and watch for an email to come soon from Classroom Parent.
Please be aware that next week on Thursday is a minimum day and students will get out at 12:15.
Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Well
Kelly Rafferty
Principal
Santa Rita's Annual Read-a-Thon!
Bobcats Families - we NEED you!!
We have just a few more days until our read-a-thon ends and we need you to encourage your Bobcats to read and help us meet our donation goals! We are hoping to reach our goal of $15k raised and we are only halfway there. We will continue to accept minutes and donations until midnight on Sunday, March 3rd. The PTA depends on fundraisers like these to help support important programs and classroom technology and supplies. Please share your child's page with friends and family and keep recording those minutes!!
Remind them your bobcats that our prizes have been announced:
Reading Prizes:
- 1000 Minutes: Sweet Shop gift card for $5 and entry into the Grand Prize for an $100 Amazon gift card!
Fundraising Prizes:
- $100-$250: Linden Tree gift card for $10
- $251-$399: Target gift card for $20
- $400+: Amazon gift card for $40 PLUS entry for grand prize!
Participation prizes: Santa Rita Branded Item
School-wide fundraising prizes:
$10k: Extra pajama day for the school
$15k: Principal Rafferty will dress in whacky blow up costume for school day
$25k: Class who raises the most gets to super soak Principal Rafferty
If you are interested in having your student participate in the Read-A-Thon but still have not registered, please use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:https://www.read-a-thon.com...
International Week 2024
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!
March Community Parties!
We have 4 great community parties coming up in March! There is limited space so register ASAP to secure your spot!
March 10 - Ice Baths and Special Breathing Techniques for Longevity by Los Altos IceMan
March 16- Brazilian BBQ
March 22- Mother vs. Son Dodgeball Party
March 30- Dumpling Making Party
Santa Rita STEM EXPO
Santa Rtia School STEM Expo invites students in grades TK-6 to participate! Last chance to register is tomorrow!
Intent to Register:
The STEM Expo “Intent to Participate” is just around the corner. This must be done by Friday, March 1st. If your child is interested in submitting a project for the Expo, make sure they sit down with you and fill out the form found HERE. Participation is not mandatory but it sure is a fun event!
Younger Students:
Are you the parent of a student in primary (TK - 2nd Grade)? Are you unsure how your eager scientist/engineer can participate? Younger students are encouraged to do a project with a parent or older child. This is a great way to spend time together and learn. Categories that are more approachable for younger students are scientific inquiry and reverse engineering.
Tri-fold Posters:
All projects will need to have a trifold poster board that illustrates the written components of the project. See the handout links on the Santa Rita STEM Expo Site for more information. Tri-fold boards can be picked up in the office.
Fun For the Whole Community:
The STEM Expo is not just a day event! It is open to all. Bring friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles and come celebrate Santa Rita’s scientists and engineers!
How Can You Help?
The STEM Expo is such a fantastic event but it takes many hands to make it happen. Please visit the Santa Rita STEM Expo Site and see the many ways you can help.
Special Education Events and Resources
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
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
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.
Living Classroom Spring Docent Training
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!
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
