TODAY is the last day of our Spirit Wear sale! This extended sale includes all the same great features from our summer sale:

Browse all styles, colors, sizes, and product details directly on the Gandy storefront. Shop the full collection here: https://gogandy.com/alexander-elem-2026ro 

Orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom by September 18th.

Mark your calendars! The RAE PTA Fall Online Auction opens this Friday, August 28th at 8:00 PM.

Check the RAE eNews on Friday for the link to bid! 

Here is a sneak peek at what you can bid on:

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. 

Whether you are a returning volunteer or interested in getting involved for the first time, join us to learn about volunteer opportunities for the upcoming school year, meet other parents, and see how you can make a difference at RAE!

Join RAEwatch and make a positive impact on our school community. Shirts will be available for purchase online when you sign up and will be delivered to the child's homeroom teacher. Attend the Volunteer kickoff meeting or contact Chris Neumiller at raewatch@raepta.org for more information. 

RAEwatch sign-up begins September 1st. The first volunteer days are on September 3rd and 4th.  You must complete the information form to have access to the sign-up.  

This program fosters inclusion and friendship! It pairs 4th grade students with students who have developmental differences at RAE. We organize fun events during the school year to increase awareness and teach how to embrace differences to become caring friends! Applications are open until September 9th. 

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!) 

We still have a few chair positions open for this year.

Whether you take the lead on a big event or help with a smaller role, your time makes a real difference for our students and teachers.

Scan the QR code or email Aryn at president@raepta.org to let us know you’re interested. We’d love to have you on the team!

Help us stock the staff lounges all year long!  You can purchase items from our new Amazon shopping list and have them delivered directly to the school.  

Amazon shopping list:  https://a.co/06fN9rmx

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

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!

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/family-technology-resources/canvas

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

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