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Santa Rita Elementary School

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Santa Rita Bobcat Tracker September 4, 2026

Posted Date: 09/04/26 (09:05 AM)


Bobcat Strong Tracker

September 4, 2026
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Our Mission

At Santa Rita Elementary School, we foster curious, motivated learners who reach their highest potential in a supportive community that appreciates diversity.

Save the Date

Monday, September 7 - Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 8 - First Full Day of TK, Students are out at 2:45pm
Monday, September 14 - Picture Day
Wednesday, September 30 - Growth Mindset - Parent Presentation
Friday, October 2 - International Day
Saturday, October 24 - Witches' Delight
Letter from the Principal

Hello Santa Rita families,


It’s been such a great week of learning and our kinders are doing an amazing job in their first full week.  TK begins its full-day schedule on Tuesday. I continue to be so proud of the kindness I see day in and day out from our students.  Mr. Ramirez and I walk through rooms everyday and I love seeing the engagement and positive learning behaviors in every classroom!

We hope that wifi is restored this morning, but if not, please call the office directly if your child is going to be late or not at school. Our office phone number is 650-559-1600. We appreciate your patience.

Schedule
Please remember that today is a Minimum Day dismissal at 12:15 for all students.  Lunch will be served during recess. Be sure you have made arrangements to pick up your child on time.  There is no school on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.  We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.

Arrival Reminders
Students and families are not allowed on campus until 8:10.  Please wait out front by the parking lot until the bell rings. We also have parking lot supervision and signs to remind you to move forward when dropping off and we ask that you follow our directions so that we can get you through as quickly as possible. Also, we want students to exit on the curbside closest to school.  This is a safety expectation so please make the adjustment if needed.

Friday Assembly
All students should be lined up with their class during flag assembly. We love when families attend the assembly, but you should remain near the flag pole and students should not be standing with family members. 

Dismissal
We have quite a few families who connect after the early dismissal while waiting for older siblings to dismiss.  Please be mindful that sitting at tables between classrooms can be disruptive for those still in class. We ask that you wait to sit at the tables until after dismissal times.
I hope you enjoy an extended weekend and find time to relax with family and friends.  Thank you for your continued support!

Kevin
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Working to accurately measure classrooms items


 

Useful Links

 

🌎 Mark Your Calendar for International Day! 🌎


We’re moving this wonderful event to October this year! Join us on Friday, October 2, from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening celebrating the many cultures in our Santa Rita community.
We need YOUR help to make it a success!
Potluck: Bring a favorite dish from your heritage to share! Trays will be available in the office the week of September 28.
Country Booths: They were a huge success last year, and we'd love to have even more! Sign up here to host a booth. If a country/region you're interested in already has a host, please contact them to help out. Booths can include posters, artifacts, currency, traditional clothing, food, games, or anything you'd like to share. Tri-fold boards are available from the office. See these photos for ideas!
 6th Grade Flag Parade: Our 6th graders will continue the tradition of choosing flags to carry during the parade.
Dance Party: We will skip small-group dances this year because it is very close to our last festival in May. Instead, we'll end the evening with a dance party on blacktop! Small-group dances and performances will return next year!
Community Flags: We'll display flags representing the many countries and regions in our Santa Rita community around the school. If your country isn't on the list, please email Yang Liu at daisy_ly99@hotmail.com to add it. 
We can't wait to celebrate with all of our Santa Rita families on October 2! 

 

Picture Day September 14th


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New Volunteer Authorization Process

Beginning this school year, LASD is introducing a new Volunteer Authorization Process that provides one consistent system for all school volunteers. The new process builds on procedures already in place for certain volunteer roles and aligns with updated California law and district policy.

To make the process as simple as possible, volunteers are grouped into three levels based on the type of volunteer work they perform. Most classroom volunteers who are always under the supervision of an LASD staff member will complete a straightforward application and tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment or testing.
Volunteers who may work independently with students or transport students will complete additional requirements appropriate to those roles.

  • An overview of the three volunteer levels
  • Information about whether you are considered a visitor or a volunteer
  • Step-by-step instructions for each volunteer level
  • Links to all required forms and resources

To provide families with plenty of time to complete the new requirements, volunteers will have until December 30, 2026, to complete the authorization process.
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Special Upcoming Events

We hope to see you there!
 

Living Classroom Info Coffee

Living Classroom Docent Training
9:30am-12:30pm Mondays 8/31-10/19*
Los Altos School District iLearn Studio
201 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024
 
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 9:30am-12:30pm on Mondays 8/31-10/19* at the LASD iLearn Studio to train to become a volunteer docent (*no training on 9/7 - Labor Day). If Mondays don't work for you, please ask about our apprentice-style training option. If you are interested in helping to care for your school garden, please contact Living Classroom Garden Manager, Sandi Elefant. For questions or to RSVP for docent training, please email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103. Check us out at LivingClassroomLASD.org!

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Become an Art Docent!

The Art Docent training program gives new volunteers everything they need to feel confident bringing art into the classroom. Trainees explore all the art mediums we teach while learning classroom management skills, how to lead engaging discussions, and how to give effective demonstrations.
New Docent Training takes place on Thursday mornings from 8:45–11:30 a.m. starting September 3rd and includes technique, art content, and general program topics. Once training begins, new docents gradually gain classroom experience—assisting in September, co-leading in November and December, and moving into assisting, co-leading, and leading lessons from January through May.
Join us! It’s a wonderful way to learn something new, share your creativity, and make a lasting impact on our students!
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Peachjar Flyer


Please access the Peachjar flyer for Santa Rita Community here.