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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 31- Halloween- costumes only for TK/K

Nov 2 - New Family Information night 7:00pm in the Multi

Nov 7 -- Mathnasium Night (from postponement) 6-7:30

Nov 10 - Veteran's Day- no school

Nov 20- 24 Thanksgiving Holiday break

• 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

First, a HUGE THANK YOU to Herb and Dolly Marshall and Kelly Sanders-Lo and the dozens of other amazing volunteers for the time, effort patience and love it took to put on another wonderful Witches' Delight!!!

Great Shake Out Drill:

Today, we practiced the Great Shake Out Drill. It was the most calm and well organized drill yet. Please ask your student about it. You can learn more about the Great ShakeOut here!

Coming soon!

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.

Just a quick reminder that since we all dress up at Witches' Delight, Santa Rita does NOT dress up for Halloween, except TK and Kinder students.

Thank you!

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

Kelly Rafferty, Principal

Increase the impact of your donation to the Los Altos Education Foundation (LAEF) by applying for a Corporate Match if one is available. Did you know that 86 companies generously matched employee donations to LAEF last year? Find out if your company offers corporate matching here or ask your HR department.

If you have yet to donate to LAEF this school year, Donate 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 your donations to LAEF will be spent this year. And 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 Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, authors of This Is So Awkward

This Is So Awkward - A Conversation About How Puberty Has Changed
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 7-9PM | LAHS Eagle Theater ⧫ 201 Almond Ave

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

Register & more information: Register for this free event

Book: This Is So Awkward

Video Now Available!

Julie Lythcott-Haims: How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success
Event recording from 10/10/23

Julie has graciously allowed us to share the Growing Up in Public recording with parents, teachers, and other caretakers within our community.

LASD partners with CHAC to provide school based mental health services at all of our elementary school sites. CHAC is seeking input from the Los Altos, Mountain View, and Los Altos Hills communities to improve their Clinic Services in order to better meet the needs of the community. Please complete this form by October 31 to provide input: https://form.jotform.com/232297704499065

Let's Talk: SELPA-1 CAC Parent Support Group for Special Education ONLINE

• Ask questions and share ideas and support with other parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health challenges, etc.

• Every second Wednesday of the month, alternating mornings and evenings.

• Join the next meeting on Wednesday, November 8th at 10am on Zoom. Preregister for Zoom here

Did You Know?

• Parents Helping Parents provides invaluable information as well as services for all Santa Clara County parents. Some upcoming events to highlight include:

• Support for Parents of Twice-Exceptional Kids: ONLINE

• 2E students have both high ability as well as complex challenges such as learning differences, autism, ADHD, or anxiety.

• Join Thursday, November 2nd from 7 - 8:30pm

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

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

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