Dear Families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful, safe, and joyful winter break filled with wonderful memories. We're excited to see our students' faces back on campus today, Tuesday, January 13th, as we kick off the 2026 calendar year.

As we begin the second half of the school year, we want to emphasize the importance of hitting the ground running. This second half of the year is where some of our most critical learning takes place. We encourage all students to reconnect with their academic goals, stay organized, and maintain a consistent study routine from day one.

We are excited for the months ahead and look forward to working together to ensure every student finishes the year strong!

Warmly,

Mrs. Antuna, Principal

Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal

Teachers are finalizing 2nd quarter grades this week

and report cards will be put in the mail by the end of the week.

You should receive them at home around January 20th.

A reminder that we are starting a new quarter and that grades reset.

It’s a fresh start for all of our students.

Make sure that you monitor grades and assignments in Aeries.

We will continue to offer homework center during lunch

every day except Wednesdays.

** NEW ** Starting next week on January 20th, we will offer after school homework centers every day of the week except Fridays until 5pm. However, in order to stay for the homework centers, students MUST be a part of the after school program.

The Right At School after school program is still accepting registrations.

The Right At School program is offered every day after school until 6:00pm. Students do not have to stay until 6:00pm but there is a minimum of a half hour every day

Safety is our top priority!

Help our students who walk home after school get home safely.

Volunteer to lead our Walking School Bus program.

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: Santa Rita Elementary

Learn how to start and support a Walking School Bus at our school!

We are proud to announce Mr. Sam Seeno as our Hawk of the Week! Nominated by his fellow staff members, Mr. Seeno has done a spectacular job stepping into the role of ASB Director this year. Taking on such a pivotal position is no small feat, and he has shown incredible dedication to learning the ropes while ensuring that our school’s most cherished traditions remain stronger than ever.

What truly sets Mr. Seeno apart is his commitment to student voice. He meets with students daily, actively soliciting their input and ideas to ensure that school events truly reflect what the student body wants to see. His collaborative approach has not only empowered our student leaders but has also led to tangible success; thanks to his guidance and fresh fundraising strategies, our recent Popcorn Sale reached a record-breaking number of sales.

From organizing the Beach Trip and Rec Nights to coordinating Spirit Weeks, school dances, and daily lunchtime activities, Mr. Seeno and his ASB students are doing a phenomenal job. Their hard work has boosted student engagement across the board, making our campus a more vibrant and fun place to be. Thank you, Mr. Seeno, for your tireless efforts to build a community where every student can feel involved!