Originally delivered on 3/5/2023 6:07 pm

SUBJECT: RAE PTA News / Week of MARCH 6, 2023

Roosevelt Alexander Elementary PTA Newsletter

Week of March 6, 2023

President's Message
Hi PTA Families...

First off I want to give a a big THANK YOU to Marcela Barrera, Nuria Font and team for all their hard work and dedication in making the International Festival a success.  It is always so fun to see all the different countries that are represented at our school!!  We also had a special guest join us during International Festival, Mr. Alexander, our school namesake!  Learn a little about Mr. Alexander here!

Also, Thank You to everyone that attended our board meeting to help elect our 2023-24 PTA Board!

Hope all our families have a great week and a safe Spring Break! 

Board News
Welcome To Our 2023-2024 Elected Board Officers
Jaclyn Scarborough: President
Grethen Smith: President-Elect
Zounarah Khan: 1st VP Programs
Chasity Munn: 2nd VP Membership
Aryn Newnam: 3rd VP Fundraising
Sara Whitley: 4th VP Volunteers
Joy Dailey: Secretary
Laura Parsons: Treasurer
Volunteer News!
Bags of Ice

Your PTA Team is gearing up for 2 fun-filled Field Days and we could use your help with providing Bags of Ice!

Drop off your donated bags at the basketball court on Thursday March 9th for ECSE, PreK, Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th Grades - CLICK HERE. 

and/or 

Friday March 10th for 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grades CLICK HERE.

Events & Programs
Hands On Science

Spring Hands on Science is coming up and we are excited for all the fun labs we have planned. This is a fun volunteer opportunity so please see the sign ups below.  

We look forward to seeing you in the science lab!

MARCH

3rd Grade- Plants & Animals: Tuesday, March 21 SIGN UP HERE

5th Grade- Weather & Erosion: Thursday March 30 & Friday March 31                  SIGN UP HERE

APRIL 

4th Grade- Heat Lab: Thursday, April 6 

SIGN UP HERE

2nd Grade- Food Chain: Tuesday, April 11 

SIGN UP HERE

Kindergarten- Plants: Wednesday, April 12 

SIGN UP HERE

Special Buddies Update
Rotation 2 is coming to an end and our celebration will take place on March 8th! 
Sign Up For Rotation 3 (last rotation) is happening now! All 4th graders are eligible to participate and teachers will be distributing forms. Please email Olga at specialbuddies@raepta.org if you need more information or a form to complete. Forms are due March 8th. 

Rotation 3 will start on March 27th and end on April 27th with a celebration. Kids will be invited for a short meeting on March 27th, and then we will go to meet their buddies.

PTA Board Spotlight
Gretchen Smith: Treasurer 2022-2023 and President Elect 2023-2024

Favorites!

    Sports Team      Astros and Longhorns 

    Family Activity    Pizza & Movie Night 

    Board Game       Spinners domino game

    Family Movie      Toy Story

    RAE PTA Event   Bubble Dash 

    Hobbies           Reading, Watching TV

What grade(s) are your kid(s) in at RAE   

3rd grade and 6th grade at BDJH

Marcela Barrera: International Liaison

Favorites!

    Sports Team      Astros

    Family Activity    Baking

    Board Game       Monopoly 

    Family Movie      

           National Lampoon's European Vacation

    RAE PTA Event   International Festival

    Hobbies  

          Reading, Scrapbooking & Walking My Dog

What grade(s) are your kid(s) in at RAE   

4th grade

Our Week In Pictures
International Festival 2023

Our Special Thanks to Dr. Hobin, Miss Varela and ALL our wonderful volunteers and Country hosts -- Thank you! Sincerely, Marcela Barrera


Looking Ahead
Monday, March 6
NO LUNCH VISITORS
Tuesday, March 7
6:00p 2nd Grade Musical
Wednesday, March 8
NO LUNCH VISITORS
9:15a Special Buddies Celebration
Thursday, March 9
Field Day (ECSE,PK,K,4,2)
Friday, March 10
Field Day (1, 3, 5)
Monday, March 13
Spring Break
Tuesday, March 14
Spring Break
Wednesday, March 15
Spring Break
Thursday, March 16
Spring Break
Did You Know?

You can find a link directly to our newsletter each week in the RAE School eNews?  Just look for this picture in the eNews and click the link!

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