President’s Corner

Welcome Back, StingRAE Family!

I hope everyone had a gRAEt Thanksgiving break filled with rest, joy, and time with loved ones! As we head into this festive and busy season, I’m excited to share all the wonderful things happening, made possible by your support.

From celebrating our incredible Volunteers of the Month, to gearing up for upcoming events like Learning Express Spirit Day, Nutcracker Market School Store, and so much more—there’s truly something for everyone in our community.

Our campus is buzzing with opportunities to connect, give back, and support our students and teachers.

Whether you join us for a program, volunteer your time, or simply stay engaged by reading along each week, thank you for being such an important part of what makes RAE so special.

Here’s to a joyful, meaningful, and memory-filled December together! 💙✨

With gratitude,
Melissa Frymoyer

president@raepta.org

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH

Thank you to our amazing Volunteers of the Month! Because of your dedication and time, our students, teachers, and families continue to thrive. We are so grateful for all that you do—thank you for volunteering with such generous hearts! 💕

Pictured L to R: Kelly Reasonover, Tooba Sattar, Emily Vera, Stefanie Mann, Euijeung Kim, Jaclyn Scarborough, Stephnie Greager, Kebriana Shaw, Tiffany Katz, and Lily Banerjee.

UPCOMING EVENTS

🎁 Parents want great ideas for presents? 🎁

It's time for holiday shopping! Spirit Day at Learning Express Katy Toys & Gifts is this

Wednesday, December 3rd

from 10AM - 7PM, 20% of your purchase goes directly back to RAE PTA.

For your convenience, you can shop in store or online! Remember to mention "RAE" when checking out.

Whether your child loves outdoor toys or STEM toys, they have something for everyone! Find fun and educational gifts for your kids this holiday season while supporting our wonderful school!

Browse Learning Express's Katy online store here

All students will have an opportunity to shop for themselves, friends, and family during our annual Nutcracker Market School Store event

(CASH ONLY)

See the schedule below for your child's shopping time:

HipHip HOORAE...It's Field Day for 1st, 2nd, and 5th Grade!

1st, 2nd, and 5th Grade is Wednesday, December 3rd.

Parents, make sure your student(s) wear comfortable shoes.

Volunteer Opportunities

December Teacher Lunch Coverage

We are looking for parent volunteers to cover lunch duty for teachers on December 2nd, 4th, 10th, 16th & 17th.

Let's show our teachers some love and give them the gift of your time! ❤️This will give our teachers time to enjoy some fun holiday appreciation surprises!

Volunteer Lunch Duty Sign Up

PROGRAMS

☃️Calling All Pro Dads!☃️

Get Ready for making your kid's morning special!

The next All Pro Dad Meeting will be on December 5th, 2025 at 7:00am.

The last meeting turnout was awesome!

Therefore, you must RSVP to attend.

This will help us plan for breakfast and to make sure there is enough space for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation!

RSVP Here for the All Pro Dad Meeting

❄️Special Buddies Winter Party ❄️

We’re excited to celebrate friendship and inclusivity at our Winter Party on Friday morning, December 5, 2025! Fourth graders will spend time with their special buddies enjoying games, treats, and fun activities in the science lab.

Volunteer To Help With The Winer Parties HERE

International Festival Kickoff December 12th at 10:00AM

Join us and enjoy the diversity of cultures in our StingRAE family. RAE PTA invites all families to participate in our International Festival. The festival theme is "Playing Around The World", which will be on March 6th, 2026.

If you are interested in hosting a country's booth or helping with a booth SIGN UP HERE. Registration to participate is open until January 16th, 2026.

For more information, join us at our Kickoff Meeting on FRIDAY, December 12th at 10:00am in the Science Lab! RSVP HERE

Have questions, want to know more? Contact Nancy Martinez and Amelia Jimenez at international_liaison@raepta.org

YEARBOOK

Hi 5th Grade Families! 📚📸

Don’t forget to purchase your 5th grader's yearbook ad.

The deadline is December 31st

This is a great way to celebrate your child's graduation with photos and a personal message. ♥️ For example, this personal ad will be a 1/4 of a page for $50, and there are other options too.

Also, a friendly reminder, the PTA does not order extra yearbooks to sell in May. The deadline to order a yearbook is March 16th.

So, order your yearbook and ad today before it’s too late!

To order visit www.jostens.com

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

RAE PTA Has earned the MARS Award!

Our PTA has been given the MARS (Men are Really Super) Award.

We obtain this award when we have at least 50 male members.

Thank you to all of the men who joined the PTA!

Campus News

RAE Donations HERE

The Education Foundation has played a tremendous role in helping RAE raise funds to do some amazing things on our campus from the Kindergarten Play Lab to the RAE Garden - all of which has made such difference for our students.

Our Week In Pictures

RCA Food Drive Competition

🏅Congratulations to team Amistad, the winner of the RCA Food Drive Competition! Thank you to all of the families that donated to the food drive. Your donation helps Katy Christian Ministries feed local families. 🥫

Hospitality

🌸 Thanks to our wonderful hospitality team for organizing our Blooms & Bites event. This was a sweet way to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff! Thank you for all you do. 💐✨

Field Day!

ECSE, PK, K, 3rd, and 4th graders had a blast on Field Day. The students had a great time going from station to station playing different games with their classmates. Thanks to the RAE Staff and PTA for giving the students a well deserved fun day!