Originally delivered on 5/4/2025 6:02 pm

SUBJECT: RAE PTA Newsletter – Week of May 5 – Teacher Appreciation & Book Fair Week! 📖 ✨

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WEEK OF MAY 5, 2025

President's Message
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Dear RAE Families,

We are so close to the finish line, but there's still lots going on! 

This is the week we get to show the teachers and staff how much we appreciate them. PTA will take care of the big stuff, but please consider how your student can bring a sweet something to show their thanks. 

5th grade parents – Make sure you take note of all the important dates in the next few weeks. 

I would love to have as many of you as possible attend our final PTA membership meeting. We'll be saying thank you to the outgoing board and welcoming the new one! Come get a sneak peek of the 2025-26 year. 

– Gretchen Smith, PTA President

5th Grade Events
Purchase a Marquee Shout-Out!

Send your 5th Grader a celebratory message on our marquee as they head to junior high! Proceeds go directly to 5th Grade Party supplies.

Purchase marquee shout-out
5th Grade Pool Party

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 5-8PM

Our 5th graders’ big day is coming up, and we’re planning a fantastic celebration! To make it extra special, we’re asking for some donations. Your kids will really appreciate your support!

➡️ Shop our Amazon Wish List!

5th Grade Celebration

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 6PM

We can't wait to celebrate our 5th graders. Join us at Seven Lakes High School's Performing Arts Center.

This Week's Events
Teacher Appreciation Week

MAY 5-9

Lets show our wonderful RAE teachers & staff how much we appreciate them!

➡️ Find Teacher & Staff Favorite Lists on the PTA website

PTA General Membership Meeting

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 11:30AM

Join us for our next meeting to hear updates on upcoming PTA events and programs and prepare for next year!

Please RSVP below so we can have your Raptor badge ready, and have enough printed materials and lunch for everyone. (Parents only!)

RSVP for May Meeting
Spring Book Fair

MAY 5-9

Get ready to 'Level Up' your reading game at this year's book fair! It's a great way to support our school by purchasing books and other fun goodies for your child to enjoy this summer, as well as support our teachers with their 'Wish Lists.' 

Upcoming Events
All Pro Dad Breakfast

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 7AM

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.

RSVP for All Pro Dad
Spirit Wear Sale

FOR RAE PTA MEMBERS ONLY – Shop spirit wear at highly discounted prices (up to 75% off!) There are very limited sizes left (some items have already sold out.) Orders will be delivered to your oldest child’s homeroom teacher, and all sales are final. 

The last day to purchase is May 8th!

Shop the sale
Thank you, Hands on Science Volunteers!

Special thanks to all of the parent volunteers who helped with our Hands on Science spring labs on STEM kits and volcanoes! Our StingRAEs seemed to enjoy the experiments and learned a lot, too. We couldn't do it without all of you!

Order School Supplies

RAE PTA has teamed up with 1st Day School Supplies to make things easier for you and our teachers by doing the school supplies shopping for you! Save up to 30% on brand-name supplies and avoid back-to-school shopping!

BONUS – Each pack includes one free PTA membership – a $13.50 value! Packs are delivered to classrooms in time for Meet the Teacher night.

Order by July 1st
Join the RAE PTA Team!

We had a blast recognizing our RAE volunteers at the Katy ISD VIPS Celebration, and want you to join our team!

There are many different roles to choose from – check out the list via the link below.

Questions? Reach out to President-Elect Melissa Frymoyer at president_elect@raepta.org. We can help find the position that's right for you!

Learn more
PTA News
Texas PTA Launch 2025

JULY 18-20, Dallas Hilton Anatole

LAUNCH is Texas PTA's annual training and leadership conference, attended by over 2,000 PTA leaders from across the state. Join us for a rewarding 3-day weekend filled with professional growth, celebration, and networking.

➡️ Learn more at www.txpta.org/LAUNCH

Summer Camps
Robotics & Coding Summer Camps

LearnToBot (www.learntobot.com) offers hands-on robotics classes for kids 6–18, using real electronics like Arduinos and Raspberry Pis. Kids build Robo Cranes, RC Cars, and Video Games – and is the only program where kids take the equipment home to continue learning.

Use code "EARLY50KATY" and mention RAE PTA when you register, and $20 will be donated to RAE PTA!

Quick Links
View Volunteer Opportunities
Nominate 'Volunteer of the Month'
Register on Raptor Security System
Looking Ahead
RAE PTA CALENDAR
Monday, May 5
Book Fair
Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 6
Book Fair
Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 7
Book Fair
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 8
Book Fair
Teacher Appreciation Week
11:30a PTA Membership Meeting
Friday, May 9
Book Fair
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Luncheon
View Full Calendar
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