Get ready to celebrate literacy and student achievement! This week, will be our first Accelerated Reader (AR) Parade of the school year. We had to reschedule it from last week to this week, and our students are so excited to get this show on the road!
Our Wildcats have been turning pages, taking quizzes, and hitting their reading goals to earn the title of Rancho Super Reader. We can’t wait to cheer on our hard-working students as they march down the hallways and show off their love of reading!
Last Week at Rancho: Halloween & Spooktacular Recap!
What an incredible, event-packed week! Thank you to all of our amazing Rancho Isabella families, staff, and community members who came out to support our events and cheer on our Wildcats.
District Halloween Costume Contest Champions!
Our Rancho staff and students brought the magic of Toy Story to life, and we are thrilled to announce that our campus won BEST OVERALL for the District Halloween Costume Contest! From Woody and Buzz to Slinky Dog and Bo Peep, everyone dropped everything to play their part.
🎥 Did our campus have your vote? Check out the fun video on our Facebook page and leave a comment to show your support: Watch the Toy Story Parade Video on Facebook
Uncarved Pumpkin Contest Winners
Huge congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s competition! The creativity and hard work on display were absolutely incredible.
Here are our top standings:
1st Place: Troll Pumpkin 🥇
2nd Place: Charlotte’s Web 🥈
3rd Place: "In My 5th Grade Era" 🥉
4th Place: The BBQ Pumpkin
5th Place (Tie): The Donuts (80 votes) & Slinky Dog (80 votes)
A huge shoutout to all of our amazing creators for bringing so much color, fun, and talent to our hallways!
Haunted Hallways & Candy Race Success
What a spooktacular night! Haunted Hallways was an absolute success. A massive THANK YOU to all the parents and community members who came out, and to our dedicated teachers and staff who volunteered their time to make the night so special.
Candy Race Winners: Congratulations to our 2nd Grade Class for taking 1st Place in the Candy Race! Your generous candy donations made sure all of our trick-or-treaters left with big smiles and full buckets.
"Leave Your Mark" — The Rancho Legacy Book Club
(Formerly known as the Birthday Book Club)
Want to celebrate your child in a way that lasts for years to come? Join the Rancho Legacy Book Club and leave a piece of your Wildcat in our campus library! Choose a brand-new book in honor of your child, and a personalized sticker will be placed inside the front cover.
Why Participate? Celebrate a birthday, a first day at Rancho, a stellar report card, Teacher Appreciation, or simply honor your child "just because"!
Legacy Members Receive:
📖 A personalized donor sticker inside their dedicated book
📣 A special shout-out on the morning announcements
🎉 An invitation to our End-of-Year Legacy Book Club Bash
How to Join:
Pick a book: bit.ly/4saNbV1
Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/ribookclub
Give a book. Honor a child. Leave a legacy.
Wildcat Merch Store — 2nd Order Run!
Did you miss out on the first round of Wildcat merch? You’re in luck! The AISD Librarian Store has reopened for a 2nd order run. Show your school pride while supporting our campus libraries!
Available Items: T-shirts, polo shirts, fleece jackets, beanies, and more!
Order Deadline: Wednesday, November 6th
Delivery: All items will be sent directly to Rancho Isabella for easy distribution.
Shop Online Now: AISD Wildcat Merch Store
PTO Corner & Important Reminders
🗓️ Next PTO Meeting: Monday, November 9 at 4:45 PM
🌐 Connect & Volunteer: Learn more about upcoming events or get involved by visiting the Rancho PTO Webpage or emailing us at ranchopto100@gmail.com.
🎂 Birthday Marquee ($10): Celebrate your child's special day on the school marquee! Forms and cash/check payments are due the Monday before their assigned week (half-birthdays can be used for summer dates). Printable forms are available on the PTO webpage.
🧥 Lost & Found: Missing jackets, water bottles, or lunchboxes? Browse the bit.ly/rancholostandfound to reclaim your child's items!
Thank you for making Rancho Isabella such a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow! Have a great week, Wildcats! 
