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Our Mission

At Santa Rita Elementary School, we foster curious, motivated learners who reach their highest potential in a supportive community that appreciates diversity.

Friday, March 27 - Illuminate LASD & Santa Rita PTA Meeting (8:45am)

Tuesday, March 31 - Walk & Roll to School Day

Monday, April 6- Friday, April 10 - Spring Break

Monday, April 13-17 - 3rd-6th Grade State Testing Practice

Saturday, April 18 - Junior Olympics at Mountain View High School

Monday, April 20- May 1- 3rd-6th Grade State Testing (please see individual teachers’ schedules)

LASD 2025-2026 Calendar

Reporting Attendance: Santa Rita Student Attendance

Santa Rita Website: https://www.santaritaschool.org/

Dear Santa Rita Families,

As the days get longer and the sun finally decides to stick around, we often see a surge of "Spring Fever" in the classroom. While that extra energy is wonderful for playground fun, it can make staying focused on schoolwork a bit of a challenge for our elementary learners!

To help your child finish the school year strong, here are a few quick tips for navigating the seasonal shift:

Stick to the Routine: Even though it’s light outside later in the evening, try to maintain consistent bedtimes and morning habits. Predictability helps kids feel grounded when their energy is high.
Burn it Off: Encourage outdoor play or physical activity right after school. Letting them run off that "spring energy" makes it much easier to settle down for homework or reading later.
The "Final Sprint" Mindset: Talk to your child about the importance of finishing what they started. Setting small, weekly goals can help them stay motivated through the end of the term.

We appreciate your partnership in keeping our students engaged and curious as we head into this final—and very busy—stretch of the year!

Is Your Child Struggling With Focus? Screens May Be Playing a Role

Have you noticed your child feeling more distracted, less motivated, or more emotionally worn down lately? Join one of SmartSocial’s upcoming events, The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation, Health & Academics, to learn what may be contributing to these changes and what parents can do to help.

Tuesday, March 24th - Register Now!

Parents, attend this event and learn:

How screen time impacts motivation, mood, sleep, physical health, and school performance
Signs that a child may be distracted, overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained
Simple, realistic ways to create healthier screen habits at home
How to start supportive conversations so kids feel understood and more in control of their tech use

We strongly encourage you to bring your child. When families learn together, it can lead to healthier habits, stronger motivation, better routines, and more thoughtful choices online and offline. Register Now!

School Meals

Nutrition services has launched a new payment system through LINQ Connect for LASD families. As a reminder, the Universal meals program provides 1 free breakfast, 1 free lunch for all students on each school day. If a student would like a second meal from the servery, it would need to be purchased, as additional meals are not reimbursable.

Breakfast: $3.50

Lunch: $5.50

Families should create an account on LINQ Connect https://linqconnect.com/main

for their child and add funds as needed for second meals. LINQ Connect is now enabled and ready for account setup.

Trials are underway for JO

The energy on campus is already building as our 4th–6th graders begin gearing up for Junior Olympics. For those who have not yet experienced it, Junior Olympics is an annual, fun-filled, all-inclusive inter-school track meet celebrating 64 years of physical education in the Los Altos School District. Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from all seven district elementary schools participate in a wide range of traditional and nontraditional track and field events. It’s truly a joyful day of teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit.This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 18th from 8:00am–4:00pm. If you would like to learn more about JO, please visit the website for details. We can’t wait to cheer on our students as they train, try new events, and represent our school community!

Illuminate LASD is coming on Friday, March 27, and we need your help to make this district-wide celebration of student learning shine! We’re looking for parent volunteers to support in a variety of roles from helping to set up to directing traffic. If you’re interested in being part of this inspiring experience, please sign up here.

When: Friday, March 27th from 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: Blach Intermediate School (1120 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024)

State Testing Approaching

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, also known as CAASPP testing, is scheduled to take place between April 13th through May 1st. This state mandated, annual test is given to all 3rd through 6th grade students. The tests are in the areas of English/Language Arts and Mathematics. 5th graders also take a test in Science.

Please keep in mind the following regarding the CAASPPs:

Our grade level teams build a testing schedule that utilizes the morning hours- when students are most rested and cognitively awake. For this reason, we ask that your family schedule appointments outside of the testing window, or at the very least, towards the end of the day.
There is no “prep” that students need to do for these tests. We would appreciate your help in ensuring your child gets a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.
As a staff, we de-emphasize any pressure on the students in taking these tests. We want them to do their best, to put forth their best effort- but that’s really the extent of the messaging we give the kids. These tests are a way to show what students know and can be able to do as a whole. The results are used by our staff to determine changes to our instruction across the grade levels. The results do not factor into your child’s report card marks.

Lost and Found - Claim by 4/3

Please Claim Your Students' Items by 4/3.

Our Lost and Found is overflowing! We currently have many items, jackets, along with lunch boxes and water bottles.

Please encourage your child to check the Lost and Found, or feel free to stop by and take a look. We would love to see these items reunited with their owners!

Any unclaimed items will be donated, so please take a moment to check before then

Let’s Go, Bobcats!

Denise Khalid

dkhalid@lasdschools.org

(650) 559-1641

LASD’s music teachers are amazing! Through their dedication and hard work, every 4th-6th grader can play an instrument, learn to appreciate different styles of music, and showcase their accomplishments in concert.

Donations to LAEF help fund our music teachers. If you have yet to give this school year, your donation would be welcome and appreciated. Donate to LAEF today.

Let’s keep our music program strong!

2026-27 Returning Survey

If you haven’t had a chance to fill out the '2026-27 Are You Returning' survey—or if your plans have changed—please let us know! Your input is incredibly helpful as we start planning for the upcoming school year.

Survey

PG&E Work along W. Portola Avenue on 3/23-3/26, 3/30

PG&E is scheduled for restoration work along W. Portola Avenue on 3/23-3/26 and 3/30. There maybe a lane closure from 9am-3pm. Traffic impact in this area is anticipated.

Walk & Roll to School Day (3/31) - Volunteers needed

Tuesday, March 31st

8:00–8:30 AM

Walk, roll, ride… and YES — there will be DONUTS 🍩 and our super popular Bike Course is back! 🚴

With enough Walking Leaders, students can join fun, safe group walks from neighborhood meeting spots—and we truly appreciate you giving your morning to make it happen!

Volunteer sign-up Google Forms

What is your vision for Los Altos? Take the survey and share your perspective

The City of Los Altos is updating its General Plan — the long-term roadmap that guides decisions about housing, transportation, parks, safety, and public investment over the next two decades. Families, students, school staff, and community members are invited to take a brief survey to share their priorities and ideas for the future.

Learn more and participate at https://losaltosgpu.com/community-survey/.

Peachjar Flyer

Please access the Peachjar flyer for Santa Rita Community here.

Email: dkhalid@lasdschools.org
Website: https://www.santaritaschool.org
Location: 700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA, USA
Phone: (650)559-1600
Follow Mrs. Khalid on TikTok @principalkhalid

Bobcat Strong Tracker

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Dear Santa Rita Families,

Lost and Found - Claim by 4/3

2026-27 Returning Survey

PG&E Work along W. Portola Avenue on 3/23-3/26, 3/30

Walk & Roll to School Day (3/31) - Volunteers needed

What is your vision for Los Altos? Take the survey and share your perspective

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Dear Santa Rita Families,

Lost and Found - Claim by 4/3

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2026-27 Returning Survey

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