Family Newsletter May 24, 2026

Posted Date: 05/24/26 (10:33 AM)

Santa Rita Elementary Weekly Newsletter

Week of May 25-29, 2026

Happy Sunday, Hummingbird Families!

Welcome to our very last newsletter of the 2025–2026 school year! It is truly hard to believe that our time together this year is coming to an end. This has been a phenomenal year filled with incredible learning, major accomplishments, and beautiful memories made across all grade levels. We are immensely grateful to our village of parents, staff, and community members for making it all possible.

🗓️ End-of-Year Schedule Updates

Please make a close note of our modified schedule for this final week to ensure smooth drop-offs and pick-ups:

Monday, May 25th: No School in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Tuesday, May 26th – Thursday, May 28th: Minimum Days for all students. Dismissal will be promptly at 1:20 PM each day.
Thursday, May 28th: Official Last Day of School!

🎓 Farewell to Our 5th Graders

As we celebrate these final days, we want to say a special farewell to our amazing 5th-grade students. You have shown outstanding growth and leadership on our campus, and while we will miss you dearly at Santa Rita, we wish you nothing but the absolute best as you spread your wings in middle school. Once a Hummingbird, always a Hummingbird!

☀️ Wishing You a Wonderful Summer Break

We want to wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, fun, and deeply restful summer vacation. Please take the time to relax and recharge. We are already looking forward to seeing our returning scholars back on campus for the first day of the new school year on Wednesday, August 5th!

📋 Important Summer & Registration Info

To help you plan ahead for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, please keep these dates and reminders in mind:

TK/K enrollment will continue online. Visit the district website to enroll your child.
Admin Returns: Our Principal team will return to the office in mid-July to prepare for the new year and will begin sending out updates as the first day approaches.
Data Verification: The school district will require all families to verify their student information prior to the start of school. Keep a close eye on your email, as the district will send these registration verification links out during the last week of July.

Thank you for a truly unforgettable school year. Let's enjoy the last three days of school and Have a beautiful summer break!

Warmly,

Ms. K & Mrs. Zavala

Santa Rita Events

May 2026

Last Week of School. Finishing Strong!!

Last three days of school Sprit days

✨ Show Your School Spirit Next Week! ✨

Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Tie Dye
Wednesday: Jersey day
Thursday: Aloha, Vacation Vibes
Friday: NO SCHOOL

Fifth Grade Promotion

Our 5th-grade promotion is on Thursday, May 28th, at 8:30 AM. Doors open at 8:15 AM.

Please note: For the safety and visibility of all guests, balloons are not permitted inside the ceremony. However, we will have a special photo area designated for families and students to capture memories after the event!

If you have any questions, please contact the 5th-grade teachers or the main office. See you there!

🚗 A Gentle Reminder: Parking Lot Safety & Patience

As we head into the last week of school, we want to kindly ask for your continued patience and cooperation during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.

To ensure the safety of every Hummingbird, please remember that passing other cars in any loading zone is not permitted. While it may feel tempting to bypass the queue, maintaining one single line is essential for student safety.

Thank you for being mindful of our students’ safety and for treating our staff and fellow parents with kindness as we work together to keep our parking lot secure!

Upcoming Events

Summer Academy

Summer Academy begins on Tuesday June 2. Elementary Students (Rising K-5) will attend at Santa Rita. Middle School Students (Rising 6-8) will be at John Gutierrez Middle School. Check Aeries to confirm if your child is enrolled and Parent Square messages for their assigned classroom.

Additional summer Program Opportunities

This is a great opportunity for our Santa Rita students to be able to participate in a summer program. Become a member for free at the boys and girls club and get the opportunity to attend their amazing summer program. Scan the QR code and register online. Link available below.