Rice PTA

08/31/2026

🦉💚 RICE OWL FAMILIES — WE NEED YOU! 💛

Want to get more involved at Richard L. Rice Elementary this year? Become a Room Parent! 🍎

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCy3zz6LtdE3xMi3jsSC-C0G2gkJrHHypf-Vj0g9jmreDiaQ/viewform

To serve as a Head Room Parent or Assistant Room Parent, you must be a CURRENT member of the Rice PTA for the 2026–2027 school year.

👉 Not a member yet? Join here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ricepta2026-27

📅 More information about being a Room Parent will be shared at our first PTA meeting:
Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 PM

Questions about being a Room Parent? Contact Lisa Medvetz, Room Parent Coordinator:
📧 [email protected]

We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting year, but we need all of you to help make it happen! 🦉💚💛

08/30/2026

🍂🎃 MUM & FALL DECOR SALE! 🎃🍂

Fall is coming, and we’re bringing the seasonal spirit to Rice! 🧡💛💚

Pre-order your fall mums, cornstalks & straw bales and support the Rice PTA at the same time!

🌼 Mums: $10 each
🍂 Fall Bundle: $28
🎨 Choose your mum colors: red, yellow, white, purple, orange or pink

📅 Pre-order August 24 – September 9

📍 Pick-Up: September 18 & 19 at Staffa Stone & Garden Center (formerly Laurel Oak)

Just provide your name and Rice School at the register when picking up!

🏆 And don’t forget—the Rice student who sells the most mums will win a prize! 🎉 So share the sale with your friends, family & neighbors!

🛍️ ORDER HERE:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fall-decor-sale-2026
Let’s get Rice ready for fall while supporting our students! 🍁🦉💚💛

RiceOwls SupportOurSchool FallIsComing

08/28/2026

🦉 THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🦉📚

Can you believe it?! The first day of school is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready to welcome our Rice Owls back! 💚💛

Our 2026–2027 Back-to-School Checklist has everything you need to start the year off right—from joining the PTA and following us for updates to checking out fundraisers, Spirit Wear, and all the exciting events coming up!

✨ Save the dates! We have lots of fun planned for our Rice families, including our Kona Ice Social, Dine Out Nights, Book Fair, Disney on Ice, Rice Night Skate Party, and more!

📣 Make sure you’re following the PTA and watching our social media so you don’t miss a thing!

Let’s make it a GREAT year, Rice! 💚💛
Together we learn. Together we grow. Together we soar! 🦉

BackToSchool2026 TogetherWeSoar

08/27/2026

 💚💛 RICE SPIRIT WEAR DAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 🦉

A new school year is here, which means it’s time to show your Rice Pride! 🎉

Get ready for Spirit Wear Days by grabbing your favorite Rice gear now!Whether you’re shopping for your student, yourself, a teacher, or staff member, there are plenty of options to choose from.

✨ The Spirit Wear Store closes September 11th! ✨

Don’t wait until Spirit Wear Day to realize you need a Rice shirt! 😉

🛍️ Shop now:
⁠ https://thirdbasesports.chipply.com/riceelementarystore?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Wear it. Love it. Live it. RICE PROUD! 💚💛🦉

08/26/2026

🍧💚💛 REMINDER: KONA ICE SOCIAL IS NEXT WEEK! 💛💚🍧

Rice families, we’re almost there! 🎉 Join us for our Back-to-School Kona Ice Social as we kick off another great school year together!

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Rice Elementary

🍧 FREE Kona Ice for Rice students!
🎉 Come hang out, meet up with friends, and celebrate the start of a brand-new school year!

Bring the whole family and help us kick off the year with some Rice Pride! 🦉💚💛

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈🍧

08/24/2026

Save the date ✅

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

🍂🎃 MUM & FALL DECOR SALE! 🎃🍂

Fall is coming, and we’re bringing the seasonal spirit to Rice! 🧡💛💚

Pre-order your fall mums, cornstalks & straw bales and support the Rice PTA at the same time!

🌼 Mums: $10 each
🍂 Fall Bundle: $28
🎨 Choose your mum colors: red, yellow, white, purple, orange or pink

📅 Pre-order August 24 – September 9

📍 Pick-Up: September 18 & 19 at Staffa Stone & Garden Center (formerly Laurel Oak)

Just provide your name and Rice School at the register when picking up!

🏆 And don’t forget—the Rice student who sells the most mums will win a prize! 🎉 So share the sale with your friends, family & neighbors!

🛍️ ORDER HERE:
⁠ https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fall-decor-sale-2026

Let’s get Rice ready for fall while supporting our students! 🍁🦉💚💛

08/22/2026

Due to the rain this morning, we’re getting a later start and will begin at 10:00 a.m. ☔️

We’re also going to start tackling the playground areas, so if you have children who would like to help, they can join in and pull weeds there. Any student needing community service hours, we’ll sign for those as well.

Every extra set of hands helps! - Thanks!