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September

Posted Date: 09/05/26 (12:04 PM)


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Santa Rita Union School District

Superintendent's Newsletter

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A Wonderful Start to the School Year

It’s hard to believe we are already a month into the school year! Our campuses are filled with energy, excitement, and the enthusiasm that comes with a new year of learning, connection, and opportunity.

Our Back-to-School Nights were a great success, and it was wonderful to see so many families on our campuses. These events provide an important opportunity for families to meet teachers, learn more about the school year, and build connections with the people who support our students every day. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make these evenings so special.

We are also excited to see athletics getting underway across the district. Our students are stepping onto fields, courts, and playing surfaces with enthusiasm and school spirit. Sports provide students with opportunities to build teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and friendships, and we are excited to cheer them on throughout the season. I encourage our families and community members to come out and support our student-athletes!

As we look ahead, Conference Week will begin at the end of September. Please remember that these will be minimum days to provide time for teachers and families to meet, discuss student progress, celebrate successes, and identify ways we can continue to support each student. These conversations are an important part of the partnership between our schools and families.

Finally, with Labor Day this Monday, I hope everyone enjoys the three-day weekend. Take some time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back and continuing the great momentum we have built during the first month of school.

Thank you for being an important part of our school community. We are off to a wonderful start, and I am excited about all that is ahead this school year!

Dr. Melissa Alderman
 

Conference Week Is Coming

Conference Week will take place September 28–October 2 and is an important opportunity for families and teachers to connect about student progress, celebrate successes, and discuss goals for the year.
Families will soon receive information and paperwork from their child’s school requesting their availability for a conference with their student’s teacher. Please take a moment to complete and return the information so teachers can work with families to schedule a convenient time to meet.

Please remember that Conference Week will include minimum days to allow time for these important family-teacher conversations.
We look forward to connecting with our families and continuing to work together to support every student’s success!
 

Every School Day Counts!

September is Attendance Awareness Month, a time to recognize the important role that regular school attendance plays in every student’s success. Being at school every day, on time, and ready to learn helps students build strong academic skills, positive relationships, and healthy routines.

We understand that life happens and that some absences are unavoidable. Our goal is to partner with families to help students attend school as consistently as possible.

Let’s work together to make attendance a priority this school year. Every day matters, every student matters, and every minute of learning counts!
 

Upcoming Events


  • September 7th - Labor Day - No School
  • September 9th - Board Meeting
  • September 23rd - Board Meeting
  • September 28th - October 2nd - Parent Teacher Conference
 

💬 Stay Informed with Our Communication Tools

We use several platforms to keep you up-to-date on school and district news:

ParentSquare - for school announcements and classroom updates.
Aeries - used to manage student data like grades, attendance, and more.
District Website - for calendars, news, and resources
Social Media – follow us on Instagram & Facebook for real-time updates