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Santa Rita Elementary School

Where We All Learn And Grow

Family Newsletter April 12, 2026

Posted Date: 04/12/26 (10:00 AM)


Santa Rita Elementary Weekly Newsletter

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Week of April 13-18, 2026

Happy Sunday, Santa Rita Families!
What a wonderful week it has been! We want to start by saying a huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our Chuck E. Cheese fundraiser this past Wednesday. It was great to see so many families having fun together! We are excited to announce that the money raised will go directly toward our upcoming Day of the Child celebration, ensuring it is a memorable day for all our students.

🚀 It’s "Show What You Know" Week!
Tomorrow is the big day! Our 3rd-5th grade students have worked incredibly hard all year, and they are officially ready to begin State Testing. We have full confidence in our scholars and know they are going to do an amazing job.
How you can help at home:
  • Early to Bed: Ensure they get plenty of restful sleep.
  • Healthy Breakfast: A good meal in the morning fuels the brain!
  • On-Time Attendance: Arriving on time helps them start the day calm and focused.
  • Positive Words: Encourage them to simply do their best. We believe in every single one of them!

🤝 Join Us: Day of the Child Planning
We want your ideas! Please join us for a Parent Engagement Meeting this Wednesday, April 15th, at 1:30 PM. We will be gathering feedback and brainstorming fun activities for our Day of the Child event. Your input helps make these events special for the kids, and we would love to see you there.

🗓️ Important Registration Deadlines
  • Yearbooks: Yearbooks are running low, check out our table in the front of the school on Tuesday & Thursday before & after school for an opportunity to purchase yours.
  • Summer Academy: Registration is still open! If you plan for your student to attend, please sign up by April 30th.
  • 2026-2027 Registration: It’s already time to look ahead! Please ensure you have registered your TK/K student for the upcoming school year so we can plan for their spot in a classroom.

Let’s have a fantastic week of showing what we know!

Warmly,
Ms. K& Mrs. Zavala

Santa Rita Events

April 2026

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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.
 

Hummingbird Highlight of the Week

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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