Raymond Weekly Newsletter 04/06
April 6, 2026

Week of April 6
Help Us Race Into an Inflatable Showdown! 🐯🐸🐴
Help us keep the momentum going with our Fun Run! 🎉 We’re asking all families to continue collecting donations and spreading the word—share on Instagram, text family members, email friends—every little bit helps us get closer to our schoolwide goal of $21,000.
If we hit our goal, Raymond staff will celebrate in the most fun way possible… with an inflatable animal race for all our students to enjoy! 🐯🐸🐴
Let’s work together to make this happen—thank you for your support!
📆 Upcoming Dates and Events
- 4/6: Parent Nutrition Class 8:30-10:00am in the MPR
- 4/6: PTA meeting via Zoom or in person at 6pm
- 4/9: PTA Fun Run
- 4/25: LOVE Fullerton community service day at Raymond 9am-12pm
- 5/1: Día del Niño - Parents, we will need volunteers and donations!
TK/Kinder/1st Grade: Piñatas, rope, and sticks
2nd Grade: Face Painting Kits (Example linked here)
3rd Grade: Paletas/Frozen Popsicles
4th Grade: Bubble Solution and Large Wands
5th/6th Grade: Candy for piñatas
- 5/7: Open House
PTA Fun Run 🏃♂️🏃♀️ April 9th
Fun Run Fundraiser – Thursday, April 9: Our Fun Run helps support important school activities such as Fall Carnival, field trips, book fairs, and more. It’s a great way for students to stay active while raising funds that directly benefit our Raymond community.
Sign up on PledgeStar here: Family Welcome Page | PledgeStar
Volunteers Needed! Click here to sign up. 👈
For additional details, including the running schedule and fundraising prizes, please see the attached flyer.
PTA Announcements
🎤 Fiesta Final (Friday, May 15):
Interested in being part of the Raymond Talent Show—on stage or behind the scenes?
Complete the sign-up form sent home in your student’s Wednesday folder or register online at bit.ly/raymondtalent26 by Monday, April 6.
📘 Yearbooks On Sale Now: Purchase your yearbook by April 9 for the early-bird price of $18. After April 9, the price will increase.
Order here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/yearbooks-2025-copy/items
📅 Next PTA Meeting – Monday, April 6: We will meet in-person. Zoom will also be available: https://zoom.us/j/5072124489?pwd=HhCTCTuhpL04NUpwoFS8mvNUDnE1aG.1&omn=97614298954, Meeting ID: 507 212 4489, Passcode: raccoons25
🗳️ Raymond Elementary PTA Nominations Open: We are seeking candidates for PTA President, Vice President, Treasurer, Historian, and several Chair positions. See the flyer for role descriptions. If you're interested or would like more information, email raymondfullertonpta@gmail.com.
🍦 Ice Cream Fridays – Volunteers Needed! Parents and caregivers, we need your help! Sign up for 5 volunteer shifts and, once completed, you’ll receive one Ice Cream Punch Card good for 10 free ice creams for you or anyone you’d like to treat. It’s a sweet way to support our Raymond community! This offer is available during the 2025–2026 school year.
Sign up here: Raymond PTA: Friday Ice Cream Sales
🦝 New Raymond PTA Fundraising Page: Find Spirit Wear, Ice Cream Punch Cards, and more all in one place!
CLICK HERE – One easy place to find it all.