Originally delivered on 8/24/2025 6:01 pm

SUBJECT: RAE PTA Newsletter – Week of August 25, 2025

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President's Letter

Smiles all around! Our PTA team had such a wonderful morning welcoming all the new RAE families at our annual Popsicle Party. We enjoyed meeting you all!

And as we plan for the week ahead, I hope you can join us on Tuesday morning for the fall Volunteer Kick-off! Come and learn about opportunities throughout the year, meet the leaders of the groups, and whether you can spare an hour or commit regularly, there is something for everyone!

Light refreshments will be served and fun raffle prizes too!  Details and RSVP Below.      

Happy eve, Melissa

Take a few minutes today to log in (or create) your account on our website (raepta.org) and update your "Family Information" section:

1️⃣ Review/update your Contact Information.

2️⃣ Update Student Information and select their Homeroom Teacher, house, and shirt size.

Upcoming Events
RSVP HERE
Complete Volunteer Interest Form
Campus News
Get ready to bid for a great cause!

The StingRAE Online Auction runs August 29 – September 8.

From VIP parking & seating, fun grade-level activities, to the chance to be an Assistant Principal or Principle for a Day.  There is something for everyone!

💙 Every dollar raised goes directly back to supporting our students and staff. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and join the fun!

To preview the auction items click here.

5th Grade News
Questions? Click Here
4th Grade News
Join RAE's Special Buddies!

This program fosters inclusion and friendship! It pairs 4th grade students and students with 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! Click here to join.

4th Grade Hands On Science: September 25th & 26th

Save The Date: For the one and only parent-led Hands on Science Lab this year!

We are in need of a few 4th-grade parents to help lead the September 25th & 26th labs. 

4th-grade lab leader volunteers will spend a full day assisting each of the classes that rotate through the lab. Class-level volunteer spots will be available soon! 

If this is YOU and you would like to help lead the day: CLICK HERE to contact our Hands-on Science Team, thank you!


HOSPITALITY
Stock The Teacher's Lounge

Bring your donated items to the Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting on 8/26 or leave them at the cart inside the school entrance.

Label your snacks "Teacher Lounge Stock Up". 

Volunteer Here

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 (with membership, you get a vote at the state level, too!) 

Click the button below to learn more and join us today 💫

Become A Member
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
Join RAE's Birthday Book Club

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 29th. 

(We will celebrate summer birthdays as half birthdays.)

 Visit our website for more info. Join The Club!

SPIRIT WEAR

Show Your StingRAE Pride!

Spirit Wear is here—don’t miss your chance to grab gear that keeps you looking sharp while supporting our school. Let’s show our RAE spirit all year long!

Shop the Online Store
Katy ISD News
Raptor Security System

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.


REGISTER TODAY: 


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Looking Ahead
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RAE PTA CALENDAR
Sunday, August 24
10:00a Kinder & New Family Popsicle Party
Tuesday, August 26
9:30a Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
Friday, August 29
8:00a RCA House Sorting (For New Students) ❤️ 🖤 💚 💙
8:00p RAE Online Fall Auction Begins
Saturday, August 30
Fall Auction
Sunday, August 31
Fall Auction
Monday, September 1
Fall Auction
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2
Fall Auction
Wednesday, September 3
Fall Auction
7:30a Birthday Book Club Celebration (Invited Students ONLY)
Thursday, September 4
Fall Auction
11:30a PTA Membership Meeting
6:30p RAEwatch Kick-Off Meeting
Friday, September 5
Fall Auction
7:55a Fall House Rally
Saturday, September 6
Fall Auction
Sunday, September 7
Fall Auction
Monday, September 8
Fall Auction
School Picture Day
Friday, September 12
Grandparents Day Lunch
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