Originally delivered on 9/21/2025 6:01 pm

SUBJECT: RAE PTA Newsletter – September 22, 2025

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President's Letter

Greetings RAE PTA Families,

Thank you for being an important part of building our school community! Because of your support and involvement, we’ve already earned the first of many Texas PTA recognitions this year. 🎉

With lots of rewarding programs and events on the horizon and more in the planning stages, keep an eye out for the small opportunities where YOU can make a big difference.

With gratitude,
Melissa

president@raepta.org

RAE PTA Has Earned The Head Start Award!
Thanks to All of Parents Who Joined RAE PTA!

Roosevelt Alexander Elementary PTA has earned the prestigious Head Start Award! Thanks to your incredible energy and dedication, your PTA kicked off the year with a bang, reaching 75% or more of last year’s total membership right out of the gate! This is a huge achievement and a testament to the power of teamwork, passion, and community spirit. 

A huge shout-out to Jaclyn Scarborough, VP of Membership for leading the way!

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4th Grade News

Special Buddies Kick-Off Breakfast

Tuesday  9/23

We’re excited to announce that invitations have gone out for our Special Buddies Kick-Off Breakfast! Emails have been sent to all 4th grade Special Buddy volunteers in Rotation 1Rotation 2 participants (for January), and to the families of our Special Buddies.

The Kick-Off Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:25 AM.

  • 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!


Hands on Science Volunteers Needed

4th Grade Parent Volunteers

Interested in helping your 4th student explore and learn from STEM Robots?

 No experience necessary! We will guide you through the whole process.

 Dates to volunteer are 9/25/25 and 9/26/25

Newport & Vanacore   Needs 2 more volunteers
Edwards & Arguello     Needs 2 more volunteers  

This is our only lab of the year, can you help? Thank you to the parents who signed up to volunteer!

Click Here for Sign-Up
Programs and Events

Presenting Reflections Art Contest

Calling All Artists!

2025-2026 

Reflections Theme: I Belong!

Does your child like to dance, sing, write, create music or videos, take photographs, or create works of art? 

The Reflections Art Program is an opportunity to show their creativity!

Students of ALL ages and abilities are encouraged to create and submit original works of art in any of the following categories: 

Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, and Accessible Arts

Entries are due by October 9th.

Have questions? Email the Reflections team HERE

For More Information

Father-Son Fun Night 

Last day to purchase tickets is this Friday 9/26!

Click Here to Purchase

Mother-Daughter Skate Night

Last Day to purchase tickets is Sunday 9/28!

Click Here to Purchase
SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2025
Birthday Book Club
Join The Birthday Book Club!
Katy ISD News

Add your name to our Sponsor Roster and join us in celebrating Katy ISD teachers! Secure your sponsorship online or email Janet Theis at foundation@katy.org

Sponsor Today!
Classroom Readers - Did You Know

When you volunteer to be a parent reader, you may use one of these Katy ISD approved books from this shelf.

Looking Ahead
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RAE PTA CALENDAR
Tuesday, September 23
Special Buddies Kickoff Breakfast (Invited Students Only)
Thursday, September 25
4th Grade Hands on Science
Friday, September 26
4th Grade Hands on Science
7:15a Volunteers of the Month Breakfast (Invite Only!)
Monday, September 29
5:30p Father/Son Night
Thursday, October 2
National Custodian's Day
7:30a Birthday Book Club Celebration (Invited Students ONLY)
6:00p Mother/Daughter Night
Friday, October 3
HooRAE Day! (National Walk or Bike to School Day)
Monday, October 6
Fall Fun Run Kickoff
Reflections Art Contest Entries Deadline Week
Tuesday, October 7
Reflections Art Contest Entries Deadline Week
PPCT - Respect (wear YELLOW)
Wednesday, October 8
Reflections Art Contest Entries Deadline Week
Thursday, October 9
Reflections Art Contest Entries Deadline Week
5th Grade Fishing Trip
Friday, October 10
NO SCHOOL – Professional Learning Day
Monday, October 13
NO SCHOOL – Holiday
Friday, October 17
7:00a All Pro Dad Breakfast
Monday, October 20
Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 21
Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday, October 22
Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 23
Red Ribbon Week
Friday, October 24
Red Ribbon Week
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