RCA Weekly Letter: September 8

You can’t have a great work week without a great Monday! It was a joy to walk through the classrooms today and see students working diligently. Parents, your involvement matters—please continue helping your child stay on track by reviewing their homework slips each evening.
We are now in the second week of the first quarter. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please contact their teacher. Meetings can be arranged as needed. Thank you for being active partners in your child’s education. 

Lunch and Snack Reminders
Morning Snacks:
If your child is returning home with snacks, it could be because teachers are discouraging kids from eating snacks like candy and fruit snacks during their morning break. Please pack nutritional snacks for their lunch and morning break.
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Water Bottles:
Students are encouraged to bring a leak-proof, refillable water bottle or container each day. This helps reduce the number of classroom disruptions for water breaks and we want to be sure students are drinking plenty of water.

See You at the Pole (SYATP) 
Wednesday, September 24 at 7:30 AM
The Global Day of Student-led prayer is on Wednesday, September 24, beginning at 7:30 am (please have your student to school by 7:25 am). We will meet at the RCA flagpole and our LC 7 students will lead the school in prayer. Parents are welcome to stay and spectate! Students who attend SYATP are allowed to wear jeans and their SYATP t-shirt or an RCA school shirt. We will have breakfast items available afterward.

SYATP Shirt Orders Due: Thursday, September 11
Order your shirt online by using the link below. Please submit payment by cash or check.
SYATP T-Shirt Order Form

Weekly Scripture Memory
Students have weekly scripture memory assignments. Parents, your support at home can make a big difference—please review and practice the verses with your child.

Music and Art Classes Begin
Music and Art start this week. We are excited to see our students explore and grow their creative talents throughout the year.

Patriot Day – Thursday, September 11
Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to honor Patriot Day. Please take time with your family to pray for our nation as we remember the events and heroes of September 11, 2001.

Tardy Policy Starts This WeekStarting this week, students must be in the Fellowship Hall by 8:20 AM to avoid being marked tardy.

As shared during Parent Orientation:
Students with more than 5 tardies per quarter will not be permitted to attend their class field trip.​

Message from Samantha Medina – ROOTS Group
The ROOTS group (Reaching Out to Teachers and Students) supports staff and student needs throughout the year.

• Visit the Parent Portal to access ROOTS information.
• Join us in planning monthly Teacher Appreciation lunches.
• The 2025–2026 Teacher/Staff Gift Guide is now available in the Parent Portal, including links to each classroom’s Amazon Wish List.

For questions or to get involved:
Text: (832) 616-1009 
Email: [email protected] 
Thank you for staying connected and supporting the RCA community!


Student Check-Out
When checking your child out of school, you will be asked to present a valid photo ID. This policy is in place for the safety and security of all our students.

Please note that Ms. Sue, who recently joined RCA, is still learning everyone’s names and faces. To ensure that each child is released only to authorized individuals, she will be requesting identification from all parents and guardians.

Have a blessed week!