The faculty and staff at Santa Rita Elementary are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year! Whether your child is entering Transitional Kindergarten or stepping into 5th grade, our goal is to foster a warm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.
This year, we remain dedicated to building strong foundational literacy skills and celebrating your child's growth and achievements every step of the way.
As summer winds down, please review the key dates and helpful information below to help your family prepare for a smooth start to the year.
📅 Upcoming Important Dates:
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Student Data confirmation: f you have not completed your online data confirmation through Aeries and need support, please come by our school during office hours or on July 28th 1:00-6:00pm.(See flyer below for more information).
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August 4: Transitional Kinder (TK) and Kindergarten Meet and Greet. Our campus will be open the day before school starts from 2:00-3:00 for our incoming TK/K students to meet their teachers and see their classrooms.
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August 5: First day of school (minimum day, dismissal at 1:10)
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August 28: Back to School Night from 5:30-7:00pm
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September 18: Picture day
ℹ️ Other Helpful Information
Additional After-School Options: We are also happy to share after-school opportunities offered by our community partners:
🤝 Get Involved & Partner With Us: Santa Rita thrives when our families are involved! We invite you to join one of our active school committees to share your perspective and help us make magic happen:
- School Site Council (SSC)
- English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
- Safety & Wellness Committee
- Family Engagement Committee
📞 To learn more or sign up for a committee, please reach out to Vanessa Figueroa at 831-443-7221.
We are looking forward to an incredible, joyful school year together!
Warmly,
The Santa Rita Elementary Admin Team
Ms. K & Mrs. Zavala
