Celebrating Rancho’s Progress and Our Shared Goals
Dear Rancho Families,
I wanted to share a quick update on how our school is doing! Our latest California School Dashboard results show strong achievements in reading and math across Rancho. To keep that momentum going, we are focusing on expanding small-group learning, giving extra support to our English Learners, and making sure every student is in school each day.
We will be diving deeper into these results to focus our work with your children. We will look at our data during School Site Council and ELAC to develop shared goals and to celebrate positive movement and strategize where we need to improve.
Every day of learning counts, and we are so grateful to partner with you to help your children thrive.
Thank you to all our families who donated yard equipment! We should be set for the year!! Thank you so much!!
Warmly,
AnnaMaria Young
Principal
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Reminder that the Kiss & Go curb is a fire lane. Drivers must remain in their vehicles. |
Meet Mrs. Yaeger!
Mrs. Yaeger has been part of the Rancho community for five years and brings over 25 years of experience in education, including work with the California Department of Education, a university, and as a substitute teacher. As Rancho’s Attendance/School Office Technician, she loves being back in an office role and appreciates how our school community always puts students first. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their two adult children, and their two dogs. Her favorite activities include exploring the redwoods, kayaking, biking, reading, and traveling. With 16 countries already visited, she’s always looking forward to her next adventure! Some of her favorite destinations include Lake Tahoe, Switzerland, the Riviera Maya, and Bora Bora.
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Rancho Library Gift Book Program
Help grow our Rancho Library collection by donating a new hardcover book in honor of your child or family! Celebrate a birthday, special accomplishment, holiday, favorite teacher, or loved one while supporting literacy at Rancho. For a tax-deductible donation of $25 per book, your child will be invited to a special library book party, where they’ll choose a grade-appropriate book, receive a personalized bookplate, and be the first to check it out. Thank you for helping us put more wonderful books into the hands of Rancho readers!
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Halloween Costume Exchange!
Help give Halloween costumes a second life by donating clean, gently used costumes and accessories. Donations are accepted Friday, October 16th through Wednesday, October 28th near the front office. Stop by to drop off, exchange, or take home a costume!
The Fun Run is coming on October 23rd! Get ready to run for fun and raise money for our school!
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Track approximately how far and how often your kid rides to
or from school.
Submit about monthly to
rancho.riders.novato@gmail.com
Kids receive buttons for total mileage and daily
achievements at Friday Flag every couple of months.
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All the parking spots labeled "Staff" are for staff only from 7:30 - 3:30. Please honor our staff by leaving them a spot to park, so they can being their work with your children. There are 6 unmarked spots near the entrance of the school for guests. Thank you! |
We've noticed an uptick in tardies and absences lately. Everyday counts, and every minute matters! Thank you for helping your student arrive at school on time and ready to learn. We truly appreciate your students' regular attendance. We love having our Rancho Eagles here!
Also, looking ahead, please take a moment to review our official Novato Unified School District Calendar and work to plan family vacations during scheduled school breaks, which include November 23 - 27, 2026, December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027, February 15 - 19, 2027 and April 5 - 9, 2027. NUSD School Calendar 2026-2027
Having your students here each day makes a big difference. We love seeing them learning and growing with us. Thank you for being here and for your continued support!
If your student will be absent, please let us know each day by using one of the following options:
- Scan the QR Code Below
- Use the Absence Link: Click HERE
- Call the Attendance Line: (415) 897-9082
- Email: byaeger@nusd.org
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10/21 - Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill (Rescheduled)
10/23 - Fun Run - 9:00 am
10/29 - Minimum Day, 12:45 Dismissal
10/30 - Costume Parade 9:00 am
Parent-Teacher Conference Week is November 16–20.
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Thanks so much to our picture day volunteers: Forrest Gay, Lara Karl, Sarah Diep, Alinne Steiger and Elizabeth Kicko MacDougall. Your assistance made the two days run smoothly. We appreciate you! |
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If your student will be absent, please let us know by doing one of the following:
- Scan the QR Code
- Use the absence link - CLICK HERE
- Call the Attendance Line: (415) 897-9082
- email Brandi Yaeger: byaeger@nusd.org
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