Originally delivered on 8/9/2026 6:01 pm

SUBJECT: RAE PTA Newsletter 8-9-26

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Week of August 9th, 2026

A Note from Your PTA President
Dear StingRAE Families,

I am honored to step into the role of PTA President for the 2026–2027 school year. My name is Aryn Newnam, and I am the parent of two students here at RAE.

Over the past few years, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible difference our PTA makes—whether it’s supporting teachers, organizing fun family events, or helping create a stronger sense of community. I’m grateful for the foundation previous boards and volunteers have built, and I’m eager to continue that work with all of you.

I believe every family has something valuable to contribute, whether it’s a few hours at an event, ideas shared in a meeting, or simply showing up for our kids. Together, we can make this an outstanding year for our students.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out—my door (and inbox) is always open. You can contact me at president@raepta.org.  I look forward to meeting many of you in the weeks ahead and working side by side for our children.  

My goal for our board this year is to leave it better than we found it by setting the next group of leaders up for success.  Thank you for entrusting me with this role. Let’s make it a great year!

Sincerely,  

Aryn Newnam

RAE PTA President 

PTA Events
RAE PTA CALENDAR
Monday, August 10
2:00p 👩‍🏫Meet the Teacher
2:00p 👩‍🏫Kinder/PreK/ECSE Orientation
Wednesday, August 12
🏫First Day of School and Fall Semester
7:30a 🎉Tears & Cheers! (Flex Room)
Friday, August 21
3:30p 🛝Kinder & New Family Block Party (Playground)
MEET THE TEACHER

Be sure to stop by the gym to check out everything the PTA has to offer this year. We have information on all upcoming events and PTA programs. You can also come and pick up your preordered spirit wear or purchase spirit wear items.

Please note: We are taking electronic payments only (credit card/debit/Apple Pay).

TEARS & CHEERS

Whether you’re shedding a few tears or shouting a big cheer on the first day of school, join the PTA in the Flex Room (29/30), after you drop your students off to their classrooms, for hot coffee (courtesy of Starbucks) and a light breakfast. Stop by to mingle with other parents. We can't wait to see you there!

KINDER & NEW TO RAE BLOCK PARTY

Calling all Kindergarten and families new to Roosevelt Alexander Elementary! You’re invited to join us for a fun afternoon to make new friends, play, and get to know our wonderful school community.

Membership News
Join RAE PTA Today

With your membership, you make it possible:

✅ To support programs and events at our school & engage as a volunteer

✅ To get a vote on important topics discussed at our general meetings 

✅ To advocate for our students (with membership, you get a vote at the state level, too!) 

Click the button below to learn more and join us today 💫

Click Here Join the PTA
ALREADY A MEMBER?

As a thank-you for joining the PTA for the 2026–2027 school year, stop by the Membership table in the gym during Meet the Teacher to pick up your free 5x7 Calendar At-A-Glance fridge magnet! 📆 🧲  

*one per family please


NOT A MEMBER YET?

Join today at www.joinpta.org or stop by the Membership table in the gym during Meet the Teacher to purchase a membership and pick up your magnet. 

Volunteers
Homeroom Parents Wanted

We are looking for Homeroom Parents to be liaisons between teachers, class parents & PTA. You'll help recruit volunteers, send email updates, and host class parties. 

Interested? You can sign up starting tomorrow at 10AM. Submit the form below THIS WEEK

*Note: You must be a PTA member to be selected.

Click here for the Homeroom Parent form
STAFF LOUNGE TREATS

Help us stock the staff lounges for the 1st day of school!  You can purchase items from our new Amazon shopping list and have them delivered directly to the school. ☕🍿🍪

You can also bring your donations with you to Meet the Teacher on Monday August 10th and drop them at the Hospitality table in the gym. 

No donation is too small and thank you in advance for supporting our RAE staff!

Click Here to Donate
Birthday Book Club

Celebrate your child's birthday and donate a book to the RAE library in your child's honor! 

The order cutoff date for September birthdays is August 28th. The birthdays will be celebrated on September 2nd. 

*We will celebrate summer birthdays as half birthdays. Visit our website for more info. 

Join The Birthday Book Club!
Yearbook

The RAE PTA 2026-2027 Yearbook Pre-Sale has begun! 

In addition to class portraits, some of the fun events featured are HooRAE Day, Book Character Parade, International Festival, and so much more! 

When you pre-order a yearbook for your child, make sure to include their homeroom teacher's name. 

Take advantage of the special $45 yearbook rate before the publisher's price increases throughout the year. This special price ends October 31st!

Click Here to Purchase A Yearbook
Katy ISD News
Back-to-School Essentials for Katy ISD Families

The first day of school is just around the corner! Here are some must-have tools and resources to help your family start strong:

Katy ISD “OnTheGo” App
Stay updated on grades, attendance, cafeteria balance and more.
Download and info: https://www.katyisd.org/katy-onthego/student-information

SMART Tag
Track your student’s bus activity in real time and receive notifications when they board or exit.
Learn more: https://www.katyisd.org/.../transpor.../smart-tag-parent-app

Home Access Center (HAC)
View your child’s grades, class schedule and attendance.
Log in: https://homeaccess.katyisd.org/HomeAccess

Canvas
See class calendars, assignments, and teacher messages. Parents can log in using HAC credentials via MyKaty.
Details: https://www.katyisd.org/.../katy-isd-parents-as-observers...

MyKaty Portal
One login for all Katy ISD tools including HAC, Canvas and library resources.
Access here: https://launchpad.classlink.com/katyisd

Online Registration
Register here: https://www.katyisd.org/registration/home

Bell Schedules & District Calendar
Check start times, holidays and early dismissal dates for your campus.
View calendar: https://www.katyisd.org/our-district/our-calendar
View bell schedules: https://www.katyisd.org/our-district/back-to-school

For more back-to-school resources, visit: https://www.katyisd.org/our-district/back-to-school

Raptor Registration Renewal or Sign Up

School starts soon, and we’re getting ready to welcome volunteers back! 

Katy ISD requires all volunteers and school visitors to register (or re-register) ANNUALLY through its Raptor security system.  

This provides an additional layer of protection for students, staff, volunteers, and visitors, prioritizing everyone's safety and security.

Once registered and approved, individuals can easily submit and track off-campus volunteer hours via their profile for every campus at which they volunteer.

To Register now: tinyurl.com/KatyISDVolunteerRegistration 

Roosevelt Alexander Elementary PTA

6161 S Fry Rd, Katy TX 77494

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