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Santa Rita Elementary School

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Family Newsletter April 5, 2026

Posted Date: 04/05/26 (11:00 AM)


Santa Rita Elementary Weekly Newsletter

Week of April 6-11, 2026

Happy Sunday, Hummingbird Families!
I hope you all had a wonderful and productive first week back from break! It is great to see our students settle back into their routines as we gear up for a very busy and exciting month of April.

🚲 Safety First: MODO Programs
This week, we are focusing on keeping our students safe while they are out and about in our community. We are excited to partner with Ecology Action’s MODO Programs to provide specialized safety training:
  • 2nd Grade: Will participate in Walking Safety lessons.
  • 5th Grade: Will participate in Bike Safety training. These programs will take place throughout the week to ensure our Hummingbirds are prepared and safe on the road!

🛡️ Shelter-in-Place Drill
As part of our commitment to campus safety, we will be conducting our monthly safety drill this Tuesday. This month’s focus is a Shelter-in-Place drill. We practice these scenarios regularly so that our students and staff feel calm, prepared, and confident in any situation.

🍕 Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser!
Don't forget! Our final fundraiser of the year is this Wednesday, April 8th, at Chuck E. Cheese from 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM. It’s a great way to celebrate our school community and raise funds for student prizes and events. We hope to see you there for some pizza and games!

Yearbooks: We have a very limited number of yearbooks left for $35! If you haven't pre-ordered yours yet, please do so soon before they sell out. Yearbooks will be distributed during the final week of school.

Summer Academy: Registration is officially OPEN! If your student was recommended for summer learning, or if you'd like to secure a spot for the June 2–June 26 session, please see the registration link and instructions below.

State Testing: Please scroll down to review our SBAC/CAASPP Testing Tips for our 3rd–5th graders as we prepare for the assessments starting next week.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping our students show what they know!
Warmly,
Ms, K & Mrs. Zavala

Santa Rita Events

April 2026

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Chuck E. Cheese. Fundraiser!!

Join us for our final fundraiser of the school year at Chuck E. Cheese on Wednesday, April 8th! You can drop in anytime between 1:30 PM and 9:00 PM to join the fun.
Every ticket played and pizza shared helps us fund the prizes, celebrations, and special events that make Santa Rita so much fun for our students. Let’s end the year with a "win" for our kids while they enjoy games, prizes, and time with their friends!
Don't forget to mention Santa Rita Elementary at the register so a portion of your purchase goes directly to our school!

CH Fund
CH Fund

Daybreak Health

Supporting Kids Through Worry, Stress, & Anxiety

April

Daybreak health is our approved district partner offering no-cost teletherapy for eligible families ages 5-19. Most families qualify.

For the month of April, their focus is helping us learn why social media affects the developing brain, how to recognize when it is impacting our student's mood, sleep, or self-esteem, and simple strategies to help families build a healthier relationship with screens.

Please click on the link below to read the newsletter and watch the quick video about Social Media and Youth Mental Health.
English-April Newsletter
Español- boletin de abril
 

Summer Academy

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Summer Academy Registration is now open.

Summer Registration is through the Parent Aeries Portal, linked below. If you need any support, please click on the link box for support available in English and Spanish or stop by our office and someone will be more than happy to assist.
Summer Academy Registration
Summer Registration Step by step

California State Assessments

Starting April 14th

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Our students will be taking the California State Assessments (CAASPP/SBAC) soon! From April 14th to April 30th, students in grades 3-5 will complete reading and math tests. Our 5th graders will also take the science test.
You can help your child do their best! Please focus on:
  • Sleep Well: Encourage 9-11 hours of sleep each night.
  • Eat Healthy: Start the day with a healthy breakfast.
  • Arrive Early: Be at school on time every day. Daily attendance makes a big impact!
  • Positive Motivation: Remind your child: "You are ready," "Believe in yourself," and "Show what you know!"
We are proud of our students' hard work all year. Thank you for your support as they show what they know!

Transitional Kinder and Kindergarten Registration

Enrollment starts Monday February 2

TK Registration
SRUSD TK/K Registration Link
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Please click the link below to begin your registration.
  • Returning Students: If you already have students enrolled, please use your current Aeries Parent Portal login.
  • Need Help? If you need support with the online registration process, please call the front office to schedule an appointment.
 

Go Hummingbirds!


2014 Santa Rita St. Salinas CA 93906
(831) 443- 7221

Office Hours
7:30am-3:30pm

There's magic when we learn and grow together"

Ms. K and Mrs. Zavala