The Speedy Scoop- October 2026
Rancho Elementary PTA Newsletter
⭐ Upcoming Events ⭐
October 2026
- 10.2 | APEX Fundraiser Kickoff | Race Day: 10.16
RAPTOR Approved volunteers needed!
Donate NEW, unopened bags of candy or allergen-friendly treats & trinkets at morning drop off. Your donations support our PTA- sponsored Trunk-or-Treat event on October 30th.
- 10.5 | Executive Board Meeting
- 10.9 Walk to School Day | 8:15AM
Meet us at Temeku Hills Park and let's walk to school together! Students & their families will be grouped by grade level for this fun, annual tradition.
- 10.16 | APEX Fun Run
Rancho's biggest fundraiser of the year! Help us raise funds for field trips, campus upgrades and more! Raptor cleared volunteers requested
- 10.16 | Reflections Entries Due
Grab your student's application at the link below.
- 10.28 | Imagination Machine Assembly #1
During school hours- Students only! Learn more about this exciting and enriching assembly from The Imagination Machine through the link below.
https://www.theimaginationmachine.com/
- 10.26-10.30 | Red Ribbon Spirit Week
Mon 10/26 – Tacky Tourist
Tues 10/27 – Decade Day
Wed 10/28 – College or Career Day
Thurs 10/29 – Sports Team Day
Fri 10/30 – Book Character Day: no masks or weapons
- 10.30 | Fall Fest & Trunk-or-Treat | 5PM
Costume contests, games, airbrush tattoos & a special guest appearance by the TVHS football team. You wont want to miss this!
⭐ UPCOMING GENERAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGS ⭐
Join us in room 601!
- Friday, Oct. 23rd | 9:15am-10:15am
- Friday, Nov. 13th | 9:15am-10:15am
- Friday, Jan. 15th | 9:15am-10:15am
- Friday, Feb. 26th | 9:15am-10:15am
- Friday, Mar. 19th | 9:15am-10:15am | 📢 BOARD ELECTIONS 📢
- Friday, May 28th | 9:15am- 10:15am
⭐ TRENDING ON SOCIALS ⭐
⭐ Feast & Fundraise ⭐
⭐ Thank you, volunteers! ⭐
First Responder's Day 🚨 9.11.26
Family Movie Night & Staff Beverage Cart 🍿 9.25.26
⭐ Rancho Elementary Merch ⭐
⭐ VOLUNTEER CORNER ⭐
We need your help!
*New Volunteer Requirement*
Due to a new law, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, parent volunteers helping out during the school day will be required to complete an annual mandated reporter training. After you complete your online training, print or download your certificate and bring it to the front office.
Volunteer Teams Needed:
- *APEX Fun Run- During school hours/must be Raptor cleared (10/9)
- Fall Fest/Trunk-or-Treat (10/30)
- Veteran's Day (11/6)
- Fall STEAM Night (11/4)
- Winter Market (12/4)
- Culture Night (2/19)
- *Coin Battle FundraiserDuring school hours/must be Raptor cleared & cash handling trained (3/5-3/12)
- Glow Dance (5/21)
See something you are interested in? We'd LOVE to hear from you! Email us at RanchoElemPTA@gmail.com to join a team today!
⭐ Rancho PTA's Executive Board ⭐
Opal Sierra | President & Room Parent Liason
Justin Long | Treasurer
Susan Sar | Vice President/Historian
Lauren Long | Secretary & Communications Coordinator
What is the PTA all about?
Whether you can volunteer often or just occasionally, your voice and participation truly make a difference. Together, we can enrich our school environment and create lasting memories for our children!
We've saved you a seat at our next meeting.
Warmly,
Rancho PTA Executive Board