Originally delivered on 9/20/2026 6:01 pm

SUBJECT: RAE PTA Newsletter 9-20-26

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Week of September 20th, 2026

A Note from Your PTA President
Hello StingRAE Families!

We’re happy to kick off another week with you.  Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fall RAE Auction.  We raised over $18,000 and all money raised goes right back to the school!  Here's how:

-Funds for the PE, Art & Grade Level items go directly to those teams to use to enhance the teaching and learning environment for their students.
- Funds for the Student-Staff Basketball Game, Cheerleaders, and Principal items go toward staff development, classroom technology, and instructional materials.

Here’s what’s happening this week at RAE:

  • Mother-Daughter Night Monday Sep 21st
  • Special Buddies Kick Off Breakfast Friday Sep 25th
  • First Lunch Visitors Day Friday Sep 25th
  • Father-Son Night Monday Sep 28th (ticket sales close Thursday)

The turn in window for the 2026-2027 Reflections Art Contest is also fast approaching so keep working on those entries! More details below.   

Sincerely,  

Aryn Newnam

Click Here to Update Your PTA Account
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 21
🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Mother/Daughter Night
Friday, September 25
🥪First Lunch Visitors Day
7:25a 🤝Special Buddies Kickoff Breakfast (Invited Students Only)
Monday, September 28
🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Father/Son Night
Friday, October 2
🚸HooRAE Day! (National Walk or Bike to School Day)
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mother Daughter Night

If you purchased tickets, don't forget to join us for Mother Daughter Night tomorrow Monday, September 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Times Square! 

Get ready for a fun evening. Ticket sales are now closed. 

Father Son Night

Join us for Father Son Night on Monday, September 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Times Square! 

Get ready for a fun evening. Tickets on sale NOW UNTIL THIS Thursday, September 24th. Purchase yours now before the deadline!

Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Special Buddies Kick Off Breakfast (INVITATION ONLY)

Emails have been sent to all 4th grade Special Buddies participants in Rotation 1 &Rotation 2 (January), and to the families of our Special Buddies.

Kick-Off Breakfast is Friday, September 25th at 7:25 AM in the FLEX ROOM.  THIS EVENT IS INVITATION ONLY

This breakfast is for: 

  • 4th Grade Special Buddies: Students only (no parents).

  • Special Buddies: Students and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend.

This breakfast is a wonderful opportunity for buddies to meet, begin building their friendship, and learn more about the program. Parents of Special Buddies can also help facilitate introductions and share any important information to support their child.

Please RSVP by emailing Special Buddies Chair, Christina Bond at specialbuddies@raepta.org.

We are looking forward to a meaningful and memorable start to the year!

🎉 HooRAE Day 🎉

Did you know? Friday, October 2nd is a BIG DAY at RAE! 

That's right it's HooRAE Day + National Walk, Bike & Roll To School Day! 

HooRAE day is all about school spirit. We have fun activities planned for our StingRAEs throughout the day.   

Plus, it's our mascot Stingy's birthday! With that and a few extra surprises in store, it's going to be a gRAEt day!

Let's show off our school spirit and support healthy living by wearing our spirit wear!

🙌 It's not too late to sign up and volunteer! Visit the link below to view opportunities.

Click Here to Volunteer for HooRAE Day
Reflections Art Contest

Show us your creative side and create an original work of art for the 2026-2027 REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST. 

All entries should be inspired by the theme "What My Culture Means to Me." 

The submission window is from OCTOBER 5TH–8TH.   All entries should be turned in to Flex Room 29/30 in the morning before school. 

Download the ENTRY FORM and RULES below and get started on your entry today!

Click Here for the Reflections Contest Rules
Click Here for the RAE Student Reflections Entry Form
📄 JOIN THE COPY TEAM! 📄

Every THURSDAY our COPY TEAM makes copies for all grade levels.

There are three shifts available:

  • 8:00am - 10:00am
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm

If you're interested in joining the COPY TEAM sign up HERE or contact

Rania (workroom@raepta.org) or Erica (homeroomcoordinator@raepta.org) for more information.  

Click Here to Join the Copies Team
Nominate a Super StingRAE Volunteer!

Do you know a PTA volunteer who goes above and beyond each month? Someone who always shows up with a smile, lends a helping hand, and makes our school community stronger?

We’re looking for nominations for PTA Volunteers of the Month for August & September!

Please fill out our Volunteer of the Month Nomination Form and send us a short note telling us why they deserve the spotlight. 

Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make our PTA shine!

Click Here to Nominate a Volunteer of the Month
Join RAEwatch Today! Sign Up is NOW OPEN

Want to make a positive impact on our school community?

RAEwatch sign-up is NOW OPEN. To join you must complete the interest form to gain access to the sign-up.  Shirts will be available for PURCHASE here and will be delivered to the child's homeroom teacher. 

If you missed the Volunteer Kick-off, click here for the RAEwatch Guidelines Presentation. 

Contact Chris Neumiller at raewatch@raepta.org for more information.

Click Here To Sign Up For RAEwatch
PTA MEMBERSHIP
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

Click Here To Join the PTA
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT RAE
Birthday Book Club

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

The order cutoff date for October Birthday Book Club orders is Friday, October 2nd.

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

Join The Birthday Book Club!
Click Here To Become a RAE PTA Sponsor
Staff Lounge Treats

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.  

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

Click Here to Donate
Buy A 2026-2027 Yearbook

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

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. 

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/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

Roosevelt Alexander Elementary PTA

6161 S Fry Rd, Katy TX 77494

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