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Hello Rancho Families!

What a fantastic week we’ve had! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Valentine’s Day school dance. The photo booth was a total hit, and it was wonderful to see our community celebrating together. We wish you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day!

Looking ahead, next week is Kindness Week. We have a packed schedule of themed dress-up days and important campus events. Here is everything you need to know:

Upcoming Schedule & Kindness Week Themes

Date

Dress up theme for the day

Events & Meetings

Mon, Feb 16

Color Rancho with Kindness: Wear Rainbow Colors 🌈

5th Grade Wax Museum: 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Honoring Black History Month)

Tue, Feb 17

Wild About Being Kind: Wear Animal Print 🐆

Student Council: 7:20 – 7:55 AM

Art Club (2nd Grade)

PTO Meeting: 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Wed, Feb 18

Work It Out with Kindness: Wear Workout Gear 👟

Math Mock STAAR Testing

Thu, Feb 19

You’ve Got a Friend in Me: Wear Disney Attire 🏰

Optional Spring Pictures

Chess Club: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Art Club (4th Grade): 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Fri, Feb 20

Go Rodeo Day: Wear Western/Cowboy Gear 🤠

Spring Book Fair Preview Day

Highlights & Reminders

  • 5th Grade Wax Museum: Join us Monday evening to support our 5th graders as they bring history to life in honor of Black History Month. It’s always an inspiring event!

  • Testing Notice: On Wednesday, students will be participating in the Math Mock STAAR. Please ensure your students get a good night's sleep and arrive on time.

  • Spring Pictures: Thursday is the day for optional spring portraits. If you'd like your student's photo taken, please ensure they are dressed in their Disney gear or have a change of clothes if preferred!

  • Book Fair: Get those reading lists ready! Friday is our Preview Day, giving students a first look at all the exciting new titles arriving on campus.

Kindness Challenge: As we celebrate Kindness Week, encourage your student to perform one small act of kindness each day, whether it's helping a classmate or thanking a teacher!

BOOK FAIR IS HERE

We’re recruiting volunteers for the Book Fair! Come spend a few hours helping our readers discover new worlds.

Sign up: Visit the Upcoming Events or Calendar on ClassDojo to grab a slot.

The Form: Please also complete the required volunteer form: https://bit.ly/ateamvolunteer
We’re looking for 15 helpers for Preview Day and 8 for each day of the fair. Thank you for your incredible support!

Join the Birthday Book Club

Help grow our library with books hand-picked by students! Whether it’s a graphic novel or a laugh-out-loud story, your donation leaves a legacy. Note: Your child can join any time—it doesn't have to be their actual birthday month!

Member Perks: * An invite to the end-of-year Birthday Bash.

  • A shout-out on the morning announcements.

  • A permanent donor sticker inside the book.

How to join:

  1. Pick a book from our Amazon Wishlist.

  2. Fill out this Quick Form.

Reminders & Quick Links

  • Yearbooks on Sale: Secure your memories for $20.00. Prices increase to $25.00 on March 7th. Order at Balfour.com.

  • Lost & Found: Is a jacket or water bottle missing? Check our Digital Lost & Found Album or stop by the front office.