Happy (almost) April! Hard to believe we're in the home stretch now. I hope you're able to make it out to the annual RAE Students vs. Staff Basketball Game on Thursday. This is always a fun community event with our 4th and 5th graders taking on the RAE staff, while our StingRAEs cheer them on! 

Carnival pre-sale ends tomorrow! Get your wristbands now and save some money. Our Carnival Chair has such a fun event planned. You won't want to miss out!

Have a gRAEt week!

– Gretchen Smith, PTA President

If you have enjoyed volunteering with us this year, we would love for you to apply for a leadership role on the board or as an event chair! 

There are so many different opportunities to choose from – check out the list of positions via the link below and apply for all roles you might be interested in!

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

Our 2nd grade students will be doing force electronics exploration with STEM kits! Parents, click the link below for an overview of what they will be learning in the lab!

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 5-7PM

Join us for our annual staff vs. student basketball game at Beckendorff Junior High School! Cheer on RAE teachers and staff and the 4th & 5th graders – it's going be a fun time!

FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 7-7:50AM

Team up with other RAE dads and their StingRAEs before school for breakfast and a 45-minute program where we discuss tips and resources to help you be the best dad you can be. RSVP below.

Breakfast will be provided courtesy of PTA.

WED/THURS, APRIL 30 & MAY 1

Lead a small group of students in an exciting science activity about robotics with STEM kits. Instructions and training provided – it's super fun!

BEGINNING APRIL 6TH

Stop by Tom N Toms Coffee anytime this month beginning April 6th, and 10% of your purchase will go back to our school! Mention RAE PTA when ordering (in-person or online.)

THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH, 4-6PM

Treat yourself to something special at Kendra Scott in La Centerra, and 20% of your purchase with go back to RAE! You can also shop online April 24-25 (enter code GIVEBACK-IXHKQ at checkout).

This could be a great gift option for Mother's Day ✨

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 @ 1PM

Beckendorff Junior High PTA invites our 5th grade parents to attend their 'Transition to Junior High' parent-led information panel.

Come and learn about transition events, athletics and fine arts, course offerings, getting to and from school, and volunteer opportunities.

DEADLINE: APRIL 30TH

PTA helps create a slideshow of our 5th graders during their time at RAE to show at graduation before the ceremony begins. We'd love your help! 

Submit up to 3 photos of StingRAEs enjoying their time at RAE (up through 4th grade) and limit your pictures to groups. No individual pictures, please!

Questions? Email President@raepta.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 2 @ 8:30-10:30AM

All volunteers are invited! The Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) Celebration salutes the time and talents of thousands of incredible volunteers who make up the heartbeat of our Partners in Education programs. 

There are two positions on the Katy ISD Board of Trustees up for election next month. School board races are notoriously low-turnout. Make a plan to vote and help remind others as well!

Early Voting

• April 22-26, April 28-29
• 7am - 7pm

Election Day

• Saturday, May 3 – 7am - 7pm

➡️ Click here to view Katy ISD's Voters Guide.

New Swimmer Registration Ends APRIL 6

The Grand Lakes Swim Team (GLST) is a non-profit, volunteer led organization that provides interested youths the opportunity to participate in a quality competitive summer swimming program!

GLST is available to all swimmers that are residents of Grand Lakes ages 4 to 18 as of May 1st of the current year. More information can be found at https://glswim.swimtopia.com.