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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.

Dec 14 - Linden Tree Night 6pm - Teachers will be there to read

Dec 15 - Kinder Nutcracker Performance

Dec 15 - Parents Night Out and Linden Tree for parents

Dec 16 - Bobcats on the Run do 5K in PA

Dec 19 - Winter Concert for 4th-6th 1 pm in Multi

Dec 21 - 2nd Grade Holiday Sing

Dec 23-Jan 7 - No School Winter Holiday Break

Jan 15-16- No School- MLK Jr. Day & Staff Development Day

Jan 25- Mindful Parent Workshop at Santa Rita 6:30--7:45

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As I’ve walked around campus lately, it’s been a pleasure to see our students busy learning and having fun. The sounds of music filled the air as our bands and orchestras diligently prepared for their winter concerts. The energy and excitement were off the charts during our STEM challenge when students played arcade games created by their peers during lunch.

Watching students on the field during PE reminded me how movement and being outdoors are key to our mental health. I encourage you to consider making a donation of any amount to the Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) to help fund our PE teachers, music teachers, art lessons, librarian, STEM projects, and mental health services this school year. During December, LAEF has a Challenge Match, so your gift will get doubled by a group of generous LASD families. Your support is vital.

Linden Tree tonight!

Please join us tonight for our Annual Santa Rita Linden Tree Evening with guest readers! Many teachers will be reading tonight at Linden Tree between 6-8 pm. Proceeds will benefit Santa Rita and the Library. Hope to see you there!

Remember, we DO have school next week. Our December Break is Dec 23-Jan 7. Our first day back to school is January 8th.

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

Kelly Rafferty, Principal

Two exciting events at Linden Tree Book Store this week! Please come join us for some fun & get your Christmas shopping done!

Thursday, Dec 14 at 6pm - Sweet treats, hot chocolate and read-alouds by SR staff!

Friday, Dec 15 at 7pm - Parent’s Night Out - Wine and Cheese will be served as you check off those Christmas wishlists

If you can't make it to one of the events make sure to mention “SANTA RITA” when making a purchase at Linden Tree this week and a portion of the proceeds will go to Santa Rita! You don't have to be a Santa Rita parent so spread the word! Anyone who mentions Santa Rita when checking out at Linden Tree this week earns funds for our school!

When: Sunday 12/10- Saturday 12/16

Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within.

The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for your young performers!

Registration is NOW OPEN for 3rd - 6th graders up to the first 40 students who register. Every child who registers will get a part! The registration/participation fee is $220 and is due at the time of registration. You can submit checks to the Santa Rita office (payable to “Santa Rita PTA”) or pay via Paypal (https://paypal.me/SANTARITAPTA).

GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE!

Take advantage of our $50,000 Challenge Match!

Every dollar you donate to LAEF to support our schools will get DOUBLED, up to $50,000 through Dec 31, 2023.

If your company has a matching gift program, you can even Triple Your Impact by donating this month.

Let's come together and fully fund teachers for music, art, PE, and computer science; the librarian, STEM, and mental health support for our students.

Thank you to those who have already given this school year!

9-Noon Mondays 12/4, 12/18 & 1/22

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 12/4, 12/18 and 1/22 at the LASD iLearn Studio for our Winter 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 in January - February 2024 on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:15 - 5:45 pm in Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and Minecraft (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 December 22 or when classes are full. Questions? Please email Alice Lee at cengclass@gmail.com

We are calling ALL bobcats to join Bobcats on the Run in participating in the Palo Alto 5k on December 16th. Last year, we had the most finishers for a club at 31 participants. We are looking to see if we can get even more bobcats to join this year.

You do not have to be in the Bobcats on the Run club to participate. Siblings, parents, friends, and grandparents are welcome.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, December 16th

Club: Bobcats on the Run

$10 Discount Code: bobcats

Sign up here

We look forward to walking, jogging, and running with you. Our Bobcats have been working so hard and we can't wait for them to show off their Santa Rita Spirit.

Ms. AJ Johnson and Ms. Kathleen Won

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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