Next Week at Rancho

A Message Regarding Student Attendance

Dear Rancho Families,

We understand that unexpected situations happen and some absences are unavoidable. However, as we progress through the school year, our curriculum becomes increasingly challenging.

Because we introduce a new skill each day and build directly upon it, there are no built-in days to reteach missed material. Missing even part of a day can cause a student to fall behind in a key concept. It is essential that students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day unless they are ill or experiencing an unavoidable emergency.

Planning Around District Holidays

To help prevent instructional loss, please consult the 2026–2027 Wildcat Vacation Planning Guide when scheduling trips and family events:

• November 20, 2026: Teacher Planning Day (No School)

• November 23–27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break

• December 18, 2026: Professional Learning Day (No School)

• December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027: Winter Break

• January 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• February 5, 2027: Professional Learning Day (No School)

• February 15, 2027: Teacher Planning Day

• March 5, 2027: 1/2 Day Release

• March 8–12, 2027: Spring Break

• March 26, 2027: School Holiday

• May 27, 2027: Last Day of School (1/2 Day Release)

Note: March 29 and May 3, 2027 are reserved as potential bad weather make-up days.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every student arrives ready to learn every single day!

"Leave Your Mark" — Rancho Legacy Book Club

(Formerly known as the Birthday Book Club)

Want to honor your Wildcat in a lasting way? Join the Rancho Legacy Book Club and donate a brand-new book to our school library in honor of your student!

Why Join?

Celebrate a birthday, the first day of school, an outstanding report card, Teacher Appreciation, or honor your child "just because"!

Member Perks:

• 📖 Personalized donor sticker placed inside the front cover of their dedicated book

• 📣 A special shout-out during morning announcements

• 🎉 An invitation to the End-of-Year Legacy Book Club Bash

How to Participate:

1. Choose a book: bit.ly/4saNbV1

2. Complete the form: bit.ly/ribookclub

Give a book. Honor a child. Leave a legacy.

Support Angleton ISD Libraries: Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser!

Enjoy a meal and support literacy across AISD on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!

• Dine & Donate (3:00 PM – 10:00 PM): Eat at the Lake Jackson Texas Roadhouse, show our fundraiser flyer, and 10% of food sales will benefit AISD libraries.

• Bake Sale (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Stop by the Lake Jackson location to pick up homemade treats.

• Pre-order Frozen Rolls, Butter & Gift Cards: Pre-orders are open online from November 1 – November 15, 2026.

  • Dozen Frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls: $8.00

  • Honey Cinnamon Buttery Spread: $2.00

  • eGift Cards available online

  • Order Online: txrhgiftcards.com/435-angleton-isd-libraries-11012026

  • Drive-thru Pickup: November 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Texas Roadhouse in Lake Jackson.

PTO Corner & Reminders

• Next PTO Meeting: Monday, November 9 at 4:45 PM.

• Get Involved: Visit the Rancho PTO Webpage or reach out via email at ranchopto100@gmail.com.

• Birthday Marquee ($10): Display your child's birthday on the school marquee! Submit payment (cash/check) and forms by the Monday prior to their birthday week (half-birthdays available for summer dates). Forms can be downloaded from the PTO webpage.

• Lost & Found: Check bit.ly/rancholostandfound to locate missing items like jackets, lunchboxes, and water bottles.

Thank you for supporting Rancho Isabella Elementary! Have a fantastic week, Wildcats!