Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School

09/04/2026

There will be no school on Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026. School will resume September 8th. For school year calendar visit https://www.maranausd.org/parent-tools/district-calendar and for class start/dismissal times, please visit https://www.maranausd.org/parent-tools/start-dismissal-times

09/04/2026

of Lauren Lundeberg, Kindergarten Teacher at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School, who was recognized by the Governing Board for being named a 2027 Ambassador for Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation! 🎉🍎

This prestigious honor recognizes Lauren as one of Arizona’s outstanding educators and shines a spotlight on the exceptional educators who make a difference every day in . , Lauren!

09/04/2026

Tuesday kickoff!

One week until our ⭐️BIG⭐️ school fundraiser!

09/03/2026

📢 Calling all Arizona K-12 student artists 🎨💻

The Arizona Department of Homeland Security is announcing the launch of their “Kids Safe Online” Cybersecurity Awareness Calendar Contest! This is a fun opportunity for to showcase their creativity while learning about online safety.

We’re looking for artwork that promotes a safer digital community on the internet and social media. What does that look like to you?

Contest Rules:
Must be original hand drawn or electronic submissions
Size: 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14
Landscape format ONLY
Any text should be large and dark.

🗓️ Contest Dates:

September 18, 2026: Contest entry deadline.
October 7, 2026: Winners announced.
October 8 – November 1, 2026: Winning entries on display at the Arizona State Fair!
January 2027: Art on rotational display in partnership with Young Arts Arizona.

Interested in participating? You can find contest rules, theme ideas, and the official entry form by following the link: https://bit.ly/4giQ0iT

09/02/2026

✨ GEM Gifted Onboarding is TONIGHT 9/2! ✨

Marana Unified School District welcomes families to learn more about gifted identification, GEM services, and how families and schools can work together to support gifted learners.

📅 Tonight, September 2
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 Virtual via Google Meet
✅ No registration required!

Learn more and find the meeting information in our full article.
https://www.maranausd.org/news/musd-news-details/~board/district-news/post/92-gem-gifted-onboarding-supporting-your-gifted-learner

09/01/2026

IN SEARCH OF LEGENDARY TEACHERS AT MUSD: Do you have a teacher who changed your child’s life? The one who believed in your child and went above and beyond for their success? Give them the recognition they deserve, and they get a chance to receive a $1,000 cash award and also a $2,000 gift certificate from Tucson Appliance! Legendary Teacher Day is Sept. 24, and we’re looking for heartfelt tributes to celebrate our most inspiring teachers. Submit your 25-word tribute online by September 24 and share why your favorite teacher is truly Legendary!

Nominate here: https://www.legendaryteacher.com/Tribute

08/28/2026

This is a quick "cheatsheet" for scheduled days off. Every day counts for our students!

Student Attendance makes a huge difference in their annual academic growth which is why it is one of our key school goals. We have an overall goal of a 94% attendance rate and a goal to decrease Chronic Absenteeism (missing more than 10% of the school year) to 15%. Last year's chronic rate was 19.75%. The Rattlesnake Ridge K-3 literacy data from last year has shown a direct correlation between student reading achievement and their attendance. Students that were at school 91% of the school year scored, on average, 15% higher than their chronically absent peers.

Tardiness will also impact learning. Coming into school at 9AM instead of 7:45 can cause students to miss out on key learning.

Students late by 1 hour would miss:

K - Fundations Phonics from 8:00-8:30

1st - Differentiated Small group reading 7:55-8:55

2nd - Specials 8:00-9:00

3rd-6th - Math 8:00-9:15

08/28/2026

Here's a cheat sheet for scheduled days off this year. Every day counts for our students.

Student Attendance makes a huge difference in their annual academic growth which is why it is one of our key school goals. We have an overall goal of a 94% attendance rate and a goal to decrease Chronic Absenteeism (missing more than 10% of the school year) to 15%. Last year's chronic rate was 19.75%. The Rattlesnake Ridge K-3 literacy data from last year has shown a direct correlation between student reading achievement and their attendance. Students that were at school 91% of the school year scored, on average, 15% higher than their chronically absent peers.

Tardiness will also impact learning. Coming into school at 9AM instead of 7:45 can cause students to miss out on key learning.

Students late by 1 hour would miss:

K - Fundations Phonics from 8:00-8:30

1st - Differentiated Small group reading 7:55-8:55

2nd - Specials 8:00-9:00

3rd-6th - Math 8:00-9:15

08/27/2026

SIGN UP TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY, and ! Come make a difference this year on Saturday, September 12 and participate in 9/11 National Day of Service! Six schools have projects for volunteers of all ages to join, and MMS is also hosting a blood drive on 9/5. Many families have participated in previous years, and it has become a wonderful tradition bringing together the community for our schools. Find service project details by visiting https://www.justserve.org/911daymarana

08/26/2026

Join us at the MUSD Family Resource Center weekly beginning Tues., Sept. 1 for an 8-lesson Food Nutrition series helping families to eat smart on a budget! The University of Arizona Expanded Food and Nutritional Education Program partners with to help participants learn skills and strategies to prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget.
https://www.maranausd.org/news/musd-news-details/~board/district-news/post/eat-nutritious-on-a-budget-free-8-lesson-food-nutrition-series-2026-1787694591720