WELCOME  FALCONS

YOUR PTO Board is excited to introduce our new website!

With many of us spending less time on social media and far too much time managing our exploding inboxes, your PTO Board felt it was time to centralize our efforts into a fresh, Falcon-friendly website. Thanks to Membership Toolkit, this website is easy to navigate and comes with all the conveniences a PTO needs, like classroom message boards, calendar notifications, and a membership directory!

We hope this becomes your go-to spot for upcoming events and helpful school information like lunch schedules, as well as a place you can connect with classroom parents and ways to volunteer.

Teacher Appreciation

Our first Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is coming up on September 17th. Help us show some love to our fantastic teachers and staff by signing up to bring food or pitching in to cover the cost.

New School Year Checklist

Stressed about back-to-school? Your PTO is here to help with a checklist to get you ready for August 14th.

TO DO:

• Download the PowerSchool app for official school announcements, teacher communications, grades, attendance, etc. (when prompted, enter the SAISD district code: XSZN)
• Download the SchoolCafé app to manage your student's cafeteria account
• Apply for the Free & Reduced Lunch program* through the SchoolCafé app
• Sign up for Peachjar to get school and community digital flyers
• Buy school supplies and pack them up for your student to bring to school (if you ordered School Kidz Supply Kits through the PTO last spring, your student's kit will be delivered to their classroom for you)
• If you plan to volunteer on campus this year, complete a Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)* application with SAISD
• And finally... join the Santa Rita PTO, tell us how you'd like to get involved, and help us build the strongest school community in town!

PLAN:

• Attend Meet the Teacher with your student on Tuesday, August 12th at 11:30am
• Review the SAISD district calendar (or print it out here)
• Review this year's bell schedule: 1st bell 7:35am, tardy bell 7:45am, RELEASE TIME 3:15PM (changed this year!)
• Breakfast is served daily in the cafeteria from 7:15 - 7:35am and is free for all students
• Get to know the drop-off and pick-up procedures for our school

SAISD also has a great back-to-school page with some additional resources here.

* Note: Both the Free & Reduced Lunch application and VIPS application have to be filled out every year

Remember to register for the new School Year!

Are you ready to dive into the new school year with the PTO? Make sure you're all set to receive important updates, volunteer opportunities, and exclusive member benefits by updating your membership information today. It's quick, easy, and ensures you won't miss a beat!

Register for 2025-2026