Originally delivered on 5/11/2025 6:01 pm

SUBJECT: RAE PTA Newsletter – Week of May 12 – A fun giveaway & All Pro Dad 🎉🎉🎉

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WEEK OF MAY 12, 2025

President's Message
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Dear RAE Families,

I hope all of you moms out there have been spoiled today! Happy Mother's Day to you all! 

  • 5th grade parents – We have the party on Tuesday and graduation next week. Get your marquee shout-outs in before it's too late. 
  • I hope to see you out at Piccolo Snowman on Wednesday evening for our final RAE Spirit Night of the year! 
  • Our final All Pro Dads is on Friday. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. 
  • Yearbooks have all gone home, but we have a very limited number of extras available for sale through the PTA website. 
  • SCHOOL SUPPLIES! Order now for next year before school ends and you forget. Order by next Sunday and you'll be entered into a Sonic gift card raffle! Getting this necessary task done early AND a chance at a cherry limeade and tots? No beating that!
  • We still have a need for a few event and committee chairs for the 2025-26 PTA. You will not regret saying yes and giving back to this wonderful school. Scroll down for more info. 

Finally, I hope you enjoy the pictures of how much we were able to show our appreciation to the RAE teachers and staff last week. Your generous donations throughout the year help fund all of these gifts and teacher appreciation events. I just love seeing the smiles on their faces during the week. 

 Gretchen Smith, PTA President

5th Grade Events
6th Grade School Supplies

5th Grade Parents – Order your BDJH school supplies in advance with 1st Day School Supplies, PTA membership included!

Supplies will be shipped directly to your home. Order by JULY 1st.

Order 6th Grade School Supplies
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 – THIS 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
RAE Spirit Night @ Piccolo Snowman

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 4-9PM

Head to Piccolo Snowman for delicious ice cream, boba, or Italian ice and 20% of your purchase will be donated to our PTA!

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
Order School Supplies
Buy School Supplies, and you'll be entered in a Giveaway!

For anyone who purchases a 2025-26 RAE School Supply Pack by Sunday May 18th, your name will be entered into a drawing for a Sonic Gift Card. We will draw 2 names, so get those orders in if you haven't already! Purchasing info below.

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
Extra Yearbooks For Sale

RAE PTA has a very limited number of extra yearbooks that will be for sale on our website TOMORROW, May 12, at 7am for $60 each. 

If you are interested in purchasing one, don't wait! Once they're gone, they're gone – we will not be reordering more. Purchase using the link below:


➡️ Order RAE Yearbook here (live on Monday @ 7am)

Teacher Appreciation Week

We loved showing our RAE teachers & staff how much we appreciate them! Thanks to our amazing Hospitality Team leaders, volunteers, and all the StingRAE families who helped spread the love all week long! 🥰🩵🌟

Join the RAE PTA Team

If you enjoy volunteering and making a positive difference at our school, we would love for 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
Thursday, May 15
End-of-Year Classroom Celebrations (ECSE, PK, K, 1st)
Friday, May 16
End-of-Year Classroom Celebrations (2nd, 3rd, 4th)
Monday, May 19
8:00a RAE Alumni (Graduating Seniors) Reception & Clap Out
Tuesday, May 20
5th Grade Celebration (Graduation)
View Full Calendar
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