Raymond Weekly Newsletter 10/19
October 19, 2026
🚗 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Parking Update
The church parking lot is no longer available for school parking. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for drop-off and pick-up, especially on Wednesdays due to street sweeping.
Thank you for being patient with our staff and following their directions as we work to keep arrival and dismissal safe and moving as efficiently as possible. Please be kind and courteous to our neighbors, and never block driveways. We’re doing our best and appreciate your cooperation and support!
📆 Upcoming Dates and Events
- 10/23: PTA Fall Festival at 5pm
- 10/24: OC United Pumpkin Run at 9:00am at Juanita Cooke Greenbelt Trail
- 10/26-10/30: Red Ribbon Week
- 10/29: ELAC Meeting in the MPR at 8am
- 10/30: MINIMUM DAY DISMISSAL
- 11/02: NO SCHOOL
📣 PTA Happenings at Raymond!
🎪 Fall Carnival
October 23 | 4:00–8:00 PM
The excitement is building, and we need YOUR help to make it amazing! See the attached flyer for all Fall Carnival links in one place.
There are so many ways to pitch in:
🎟️ Help sell carnival and food tickets before and after school. Sign up using the link on the attached flyer.
🧺 Donate auction items. Contribute to your child’s classroom silent auction basket—contact your child’s teacher or room parent for details. You can also donate gently used toys or books for the Children’s Auction. A donation bin is available in the school office.
🎁 Support our Silent Auction. Have a product, service, or themed basket to donate? Email raymondsilentauction@gmail.com.
🎯 Volunteer at a game booth. Your involvement makes a big difference! Sign up using the link on the attached flyer.
🧊 Lend supplies or help with setup. We need large ice chests, easy-up canopies, and volunteers to help set up on Carnival Day.
Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LOfRcJGgzQJGXYxWUtllVA6U3Z1wXb0L/edit?gid=13268343#gid=13268343
Items can be dropped off at the MPR by Wednesday, October 21. Please label all items with your full name so we can return them to you.
Every helping hand counts—thank you for your support!
🎀 Red Ribbon Week
October 26–31
Red Ribbon Week encourages students to make healthy choices and live a drug-free lifestyle. Help us make this week special!
Volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A8AD2AA0F49-66433873-redribbon
