November Newsletter

There are so many things I am thankful for. At the top of my list is my family, including my Ramona Family — our students, staff, and families who bring heart, energy, and dedication to everything we do.

Our community is filled with kind-hearted individuals who are willing to lend a helping hand. This sense of care and collaboration is at the core of our school's success. It truly takes a village, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of the Ramona Family — a place where everyone is valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Wishing you all a joyful and restful season filled with gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving.

Get ready Ramona! We’re kicking off our school-wide fundraiser, and we’re thrilled to raise funds that will go directly toward rewards for students to redeem with their PBIS points. We need everyone’s support to make this a huge success! The top-selling class in each grade span — TK–2nd, 3–5th, and 6–8th — will earn a popcorn and pizza party!

Our fundraiser runs November 18–December 2nd. Please collect money as you sell, and be sure all orders are submitted with the exact dollar amount to avoid returns or delays.

Let’s come together, show our Ramona spirit, and make this our best fundraiser yet. We can do this!

Our student enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. You may access the registration by completing the steps below:

• Log into your parent portal
• Click on the Returning Student link and submit a Returning Student Enrollment Form.
• Please complete the Alternative Income Form as our school's funding is based on the completion of the AIF.
• All eighth grade student going into ninth grade will complete a New Student Enrollment Form.

Ramona Community School celebrated the Fall season and Halloween by sponsoring a Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Halloween Door Decorating Contest. Over 30 pumpkins were submitted for the contest and most of the classes decorated their classroom doors. Congratulations to the students, teachers, and staff who participated and their excellent creativity and artistic decorating skills.

We are thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our school library. Thanks to the tremendous work that Mrs. Manell, our Library Media Aide put in, as well as the support of our Community School and Title I funds, our library is now refreshed and restocked with brand-new books across all genres for students to explore, enjoy, and learn from.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a wonderful celebration, attended by several special guests, including AUSD Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Ms. Janet Lees; Alhambra's City Mayor, Ms. Nona Wang; our dedicated Library Media Aide, Mrs. Manell, along with her family and friends; the Alhambra Fire Department; the Alhambra Police Department; and, of course, our incredible Ramona community and students.

We are excited for our students to dive into new stories, expand their curiosity, and make lasting memories in our revitalized library.