Rattlin Rattler
January 2020
Raba Elementary School Vision
Raba Elementary School Mission
At Raba Elementary, we are committed to creating a positive learning environment that embraces growth by providing the framework for all students to be responsible citizens and become leaders in our community.
Principal's Message
Dear Raba Families and Friends,
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great winter break filled with rest, family and friends.
The beginning of the year always marks a time of promise and possibility, and 2020 is no exception! With a dedicated staff and a supportive Raba community, our students are ready to learn and to make a positive difference in the world.
This Spring semester is full of activities and events. Calling all future Rattlers… Kinder Roundup will be Jan 31st. It’s hard to believe that we are mid-way through this school year already. The end of the 2nd nine weeks is January 17th; report cards will go home the following Friday. Additionally, our students will be busy this month with curricular challenges; as well as, taking district benchmark tests and preparing for STAAR.
Raba Ratters, let’s keep Learning Today to Lead Tomorrow.
Yours in Education,
Mrs. Francesca L. Neal
Principal
Priority Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year
Registration for the 2020-2021 school year for students currently enrolled in a Northside school begins soon! Registering early will ensure that your child has a seat in your neighborhood school without worrying about cap and cluster rules. Registration will occur online again this year. More information will be sent home with students very soon.
or go to: https://nisd.net/schools/enrollment
Attendance Matters!
Our goal is to provide the very best learning experience for each child. This can only be met when students are not chronically absent from school. We realize that children get sick and other emergencies do happen but we ask that students attend every day in order to make the most of their school year. Here are some staggering facts from research:
- Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade.
- By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
- Missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month.
Our goal is 98% of students in attendance every day. How did we do so far?
- Monday, Jan. 6th-95%
- Tuesday, Jan 7th-95%
- Wednesday, Jan 8th-96%
- Thursday, Jan 9th-96%
- Friday, Jan 10th-96%
Class Pictures
Spirit Days
Spirit Shirts on sale for $15.00
$12.00 with PTA membership in the front office.
Raba Spirit Shirts are worn every Monday
College Spirit Day/Military – Students are encouraged to wear a
College/military shirt every Friday (Not just Camouflage please!)
PE News
When: January 7th - 17th
Parents, Please make sure your students have tennis shoes for gym or they will not be able to participate.
Thank You:
Coach Newman & Blackstone
Counseling Corner
Raba Spelling Bee
Raba will be having their annual spelling on January 17, 2020, in the cafeteria.
Jordan Happenings
- January 14th, 2020 - Jordan Winterfest- Come by and have fun!
- January 22nd, 2020 - Jag Band Instrument Selection Dates
Raba is hosting our 5th Annual Festival of Nations Family Event
Calling All Parents!!
Where: Here at Raba around the Library
When: TBA (To Be Announced)
Time: 5:45-7:00pm ( After PTA Meeting)
Please let your teacher know or email Debora Ruhlman at debora.ruhlman@nisd.net if you are interested in showcasing a country. We want to celebrate the diverse cultural heritages of the Raba Elementary community as Raba is home to students from 22 different countries!
We are asking families to express their nation's customs through performances, exhibits, cuisine, and personal connections.
Please join Remind to get updates by texting @rabaisfun to the number 81010.
Save The Date And Don't Be Late For Kinder Round Up Cannot Wait!
Start registering your incoming Kindergartener for the 2020-2021 school year online, your student must be 5 by September 1st, 2020. (see link below).
Please join us at Raba Elementary for Kindergarten Round-Up.
Friday, January 31st
8:15-9:30 am
- Tour the school
- Meet the Kinder Teachers
- Ask questions & take home helpful information
Requirements:
- Proof of Residence such as CPS bill, SAWS, or lease agreement
- Parent / Guardian ID Card (Valid DL or State ID)
- State Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card (Optional)
- Current Immunization Record
- Withdrawal Papers or Last Report Card (if applicable).
Custodian Appreciation Day
NISD's Custodian Appreciation Day is January 17th, 2020.
APPLY NOW FOR JONES MAGNET SCHOOL
Applications are now open for Northside ISD’s first middle school magnet school. The Jones Magnet School will be STEM-focused and welcome 140 students in the inaugural sixth-grade class in August 2020.
Current fifth graders can apply to attend. The online application is available on the Jones Magnet School website. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2020. All qualified students will be placed in a lottery to select 140 students.
It's that time of year!
Please order early, not only for the best price but to ensure that your student gets one.
Sales have been exceptional this school year and we don't want anyone to miss out.
Please place the yearbook orders at ybpay.lifetouch.com.
Orders will be accepted online only until March 27th, 2020
Pricing:
$25.00 until March 27, 2020
Your child's name can be added to the yearbook cover for an extra $5.00
New to Raba this Year!
This is the 1st year Raba's yearbook will have student Shout Outs. Student shout outs are a great way for parents and families to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. Once you pay online you will receive an e-mail for instructions. Our school reserves the right to edit ads per our guidelines. For the ad to appear in the yearbook, your ad must be purchased by 3/6/2020. We will make every effort to use your layout and text as indicated. A proof will not be provided and no changes can be made after purchase.
Student Shout Outs
Once they are sold out, no more will be available.
**Prices Listed are good until dates listed or until they are sold out. whichever comes first.**
1/8 page Business Card (Shout Outs)
Additional $25.00
Sample Below: Where it says love notes samples.
Shout Outs
Raba would like to give a big shout out to all the volunteers who worked so hard
on the Kinder Playground and the Courtyard US Map Project!!
David Guerra with Sherwin Williams for donating all the paint and supplies,
Troop 660, Boy Scouts of America (scouts and families),
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints along with the Wiseman Ward,
Mrs. Francesca Neal & Ms. Debora Ruhlman,
Amann Family (parents and kids: Danielle and Nicholas, Patrick-Raba Alumni),
Crofts Family (parents and kids: Ava & Porter),
Xia family (dad & son),
Phipps Family (parents and kids: Blake & Ava, Raba Alumni),
Nguyen family (parents, grandmother & kids: Hana & Natalie, and last but definitely not least
the Havell Family (Miles, Clara & Dallin who are also Raba Alumni)
Altogether we had 72 volunteers totaling 300 hours of community service!!
New Northside website will debut in 2020!
Staying Connected
Our Twitter account is used primarily used to showcase the great things your children are doing at Raba!!!
Website: https://nisd.net/schools/info/167
Location: 9740 Raba Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-1350
Facebook: facebook.com/ComingSoon
Twitter: @NISDRaba