Originally delivered on 2/15/2026 6:05 pm

SUBJECT: RAE PTA Newsletter - February 16, 2026

President’s Welcome

Greetings RAE Families!

As we head into another exciting week, I encourage everyone to take a moment to review our upcoming events.

Nominations are still open for next school year’s PTA Board — we would love to see new faces step into leadership and continue the amazing work happening on our campus!

Also, RSVP for the RAE Volunteer Celebration as our school prepares to honor and thank YOU for your time so generously volunteered this year.

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!

With gratitude,
Melissa Frymoyer
PTA President
president@raepta.org

RAE PTA BOARD NEWS

Join us for the March 18th RAE PTA General Membership Meeting

We invite all parents to attend our upcoming PTA Board Election Meeting on March 18th at 11:30AM. This is your opportunity to vote for next year’s board members, learn more about our plans for the school year, and get involved in supporting our school community.

We also have a special lunch sponsor and speaker, Nathan Saurage, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Come hear Nathan's talk "Simple steps to start now in elementary school to help save for higher education".

Please RSVP below, to help us prepare for space, refreshments and materials.

RSVP here for the PTA General Membership Meeting

Nominate yourself or someone you know to be a RAE PTA Officer for the next school year!

The seven officer positions are:

President-Elect
VP of Programs
VP of Membership
VP of Fundraising
VP of Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)
Secretary
Treasurer

LAST DAY TO NOMINATE:

FEBRUARY 25TH

For more information about the PTA Board and Election Process, read RAE PTA's bylaws.

Submit A Nomination Here

YEARBOOK NEWS

Don’t forget to pre-order your RAE yearbook through the Jostens website: www.jostens.com or click below.

The March 15, 2026 deadline to purchase is quickly approaching.

Remember that the yearbook captures Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade students’ RAE memories!

The PTA does not pre-order extra copies; therefore, no yearbooks will be available for purchase in May.

Pre-Order Your Yearbook

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH

Thank you to our amazing Volunteers of the Month; your kindness, dedication and willingness to serve is what makes RAE a wonderful place for our students and faculty.

Left to right below: Yuko Ohya, Maria Spiegel, Christina Garcia, Nancy Martinez, Christina Bond, Sundus Sattar, Joy Dailey, Mary Nguyen Not pictured: Yoon Kim

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Click Here to Purchase Tickets To Mother/Son Event

Click Here to Order Cane's Online

Final All Pro Dad this school year / February 20th at 7:00am!

Calling All RAE Dads!
Start the day with your StingRAE by enjoying breakfast together and participating in a 45-minute All Pro Dad discussion that shares valuable parenting tools and encourages strong family connections.

📋 RSVPs are required to help us prepare enough breakfast and space. We appreciate your support!

SPRING CARNIVAL

Texas PTA Lifetime Award

Please join us in a huge round of applause for our incredible staff members and parent volunteers who have been honored with the prestigious Texas PTA Life Membership Award. This award recognizes those who go above and beyond for our school and our community.

Honorees:

Mrs. Hannah Luna-- Kindergarten teacher

Mrs. Vicki Mattes -- 3rd grade teacher

Mrs. Denise Vanacore --- 4th grade teacher

Mrs. Chethan Bhandary -- Special Education Paraprofessional

Mrs. Melissa Frymoyer -- RAE Parent Volunteer, PTA President

Mrs. Jaclyn Scarborough -- RAE Parent Volunteer, VP of Membership

Mrs. Vanessa Valente -- RAE Parent Volunteer, Hospitality Co-lead

Left to Right: Mrs. Chethan Bhandary (Special Education Paraprofessional), Mrs Hannah Luna (Kindergarten teacher), Mrs. Vicki Mattes (3rd grade teacher), and Mrs. Denise Vanacore (4th grade teacher)

Left to right: Mrs Melissa Frymoyer (RAE Parent Volunteer, PTA President), Mrs. Jaclyn Scarborough (RAE Parent Volunteer, VP of Membership), and Mrs. Vanessa Valente (RAE Parent Volunteer, Hospitality Co-lead)

OUR WEEK IN PICTURES

5th Grade Kindness Crew

CAMPUS NEWS

2026 VIPS Brunch RSVP

It is time to CELEBRATE YOU, our awesome and amazing VOLUNTEERS! We are so thankful for all you have done for our RAE students, staff, and community and would like to treat you to a brunch in your honor on March 31, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the RAE Library. Please RSVP no later than March 6, 2026.

Click Here to RSVP

KATY ISD NEWS

Straight Talk ’26: Raising the AI Generation

From Homework Help to Unforeseen Risks: What Every Family Should Know

RSVP HERE TO ATTEND

Straight Talk ’26 is a one-hour panel discussion bringing together experts from public education, technology, mental health, and workforce development to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the lives of children and families. As AI tools become more common in classrooms, homework, and everyday life, families are asking important questions.

You are invited to submit questions for our panelists as we work together to better understand what it means to raise the AI generation at school, at home, and beyond.

PLANNING AHEAD

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RAE PTA CALENDAR

Monday, February 16

NO SCHOOL – Professional Learning Day

Wednesday, February 18

Raising Canes Spirit Night

Friday, February 20

Healthy Lifestyles Lunch Duty

7:00a All Pro Dad Breakfast

Monday, February 23

6:00p Mother/Son Night