Rancho Gabriela News
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New Student Enrollment Open for 26-27 School Year
Dysart Unified School District is accepting new PreK-12 student enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and guardians can complete the necessary registration information online at Dysart.org/enroll at any time. Within the enrollment application, parents are able to select their home school, or request their child attend another school outside of their boundary school, including Freedom Traditional Academy, through Open Enrollment. Preschool enrollment options are also available on the main enrollment link above, as well as at GrowingMindsPreschool.org. Learn more at Dysart.org/Preschool.
For in-person enrollment assistance between June 8th and July 1st, families may visit the District Office Monday through Thursday at 15802 N. Parkview Place in Surprise, Arizona from 8am-4:30pm. All K-12 school offices will reopen for in person enrollment on Wednesday, July 8.
Please note that in order to finalize registration the following documents will be required: government issued photo identification; birth certificate; proof of residency; and immunization records. To keep up with their child’s academic progress, parents are encouraged to sign up for the Parent Portal at Dysart.org/parentportal or via the Campus Parent app, available as early as 24 hours after registration is finalized. To find out if your child is eligible for transportation, visit Dysart.org/Transportation.
Dysart Schools looks forward to serving the community by providing an outstanding preschool through high school experience for students. For additional assistance with student registration, families may contact their local school beginning July 8, call 623-876-7151, or email [email protected].
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Getting Ready for the 2026-2007 School Year
We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer!
Here is some important information to help you get ready for the upcoming school year along with our Welcome letter:
Important Dates
Meet the Teacher Night for Preschool-4th grade students= August 4th from 5:00-6:30 PM
1st Day of School for Kinder-4th grade= August 6th, Gates open @ 8:40am for parents to walk studnets to class on the 1st day only
1st Day of school for Preschool= August 10th
2026-2027 School Calendar K-4th
2026-2027 School Calendar Preschool
Office Information
The front office will reopen starting July 8th and will be open from 8:00-4:00 Monday-Thursday. During our office summer closure please register your student ONLINE. All summer registrations will be processed by our District office. Call 623-876-7000 for assistance.
Grade Level Supply Lists
We look forward to seeing all of you soon and having an amazing 2026-2027 school year!
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School Supply Lists
Grade Level Supply Lists
Supply lists are determined by all teachers as a grade level.
*Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success. This list represents optional, supplementary items, which you may supply, at your discretion. If you have questions, feel free to contact the school.
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FREE Kinder Experience
If your child will start Kindergarten at Rancho Gabriela in August, you can register now for FREE Kinder Experience in July. This is a terrific opportuntiy for your incoming Kindergarten student to familiarize themselves with our school, learn about their classroom, work with Kindergarten teachers and prepare for an easy transition to Kindergarten in August.
Kinder Experience is from July 20th - 23rd from 8:00 am- 11:00 am daily. Don't miss this FREE opportunity!
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Summer Office Hours
Rancho Gabriela Elementary School office will be open Monday- Friday from 8am-4pm through June 3rd.
Our office will be closed for summer break from June 4th-July 7th. Our office will re-open Wednesday, July 8th from 8am-4pm.
Register online now for the 2026-2027 school year. Summer registrations will be processed at the Dysart District office. For assitance during closed summer hours, please contact the Dysart District office @ 623-876-7000 .
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Summer Break!
Enjoy your time off and we'll see you back on Thursday, August 6!
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Weekly Rattler Report
Upcoming End of Year Events
5/18 Preschool Celebrations AM=9:15, PM=12:15
5/20 Kindergarten Celebration 9:15am-10:15am
5/20 12pm Early Release & 1pm Office closes
5/21 9:15am 4th Grade Celebration
5/21 12pm Early Release-Last Day of School & 1pm Office closes
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Early Release
This week we have 12pm dismissal on Wednesday, May 20th & Thursday, May 21st. Please be on time to pick up your student or to meet them at the bus stop. Our school office will also close early @ 1pm on both Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday is our last day of school. Enjoy your summer break!
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Would You Rather Spirit Week
STUCO is sponsoring "Would You Rather" Spirit Week this week!
Monday, 5/11- Dress like a student or a teacher?
Tuesday, 5/12- Dress in bright or dark colors?
Wednesday, 5/13- Dress casual or crazy mismatched?
Thursday, 5/14- Dress like your favorite character or sports apparel?
Friday, 5/15- Dress in workout gear or PJ's (Must be school appropriate)
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Weekly Rattler Report
Upcoming End of Year Events
5/11-5/15 STUCO Would You Rather Spirit week
5/13 NO Preschool Classes
5/14 4pm Choir's EOY Pizza Party
5/18 Preschool Celebrations AM=9:15, PM=12:15
5/20 Kindergarten Celebration 9:15am-10:15am
5/20 12pm Early Release
5/21 9:15am 4th Grade Celebration
5/21 12pm Early Release-Last Day of School
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Yearbooks for Sale
We have a very limited number of 2025-2026 yearbooks for sale.
Yearbooks are only $25 from PTSO.
Purchase your yearbook in the school office before they are gone.
Don't miss out on your child's memories that will last a lifetime!
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May Events
Upcoming End of Year Events
5/1-5/8 Educators are Superheroes Spirit week!
5/4-5/8 Educator Appreciation Week-Thank a teacher!!
5/11-5/15 STUCO Would You Rather Spirit week
5/13 NO Preschool Classes
5/18 Preschool Celebrations AM=9:15, PM=12:15
5/20 Kindergarten Celebration
5/21 9:15am 4th Grade Celebration
5/21 12pm Early Release-Last Day of School
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STUCO Spring Dance
Join us Thursday, April 30th from 5:00pm-6:30pm for our Spring Formal Dance for 3rd and 4th grade students. Dress to impress!
Entry is $2 at the door. Snacks, candy and drinks will aslo be for sale! Don't miss our final dance of the year!
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Educators are Superheroes Spirit Dress
Educators are our Superheroes & May is Educator Appreciation month! Let's celebrate and have some spirit week fun!
Friday, 5/1-Superhero Day-dress like you favorite superhero!
Monday, 5/4-May the 4th Be With You-Star Wars day
Tuesday, 5/5-Cinco De Mayo-wear red, white & green
Wednesday, 5/6- Stealthy like a ninja in ALL BLACK
Thursday, 5/7- Jersey or favorite sports team day
Friday, 5/8- Class color war day (Kinder=RED, 1st=ORANGE, 2nd=YELLOW, 3rd=GREEN, 4th=BLUE, PreK=Purple)
Weekly Rattler Report
Upcoming April Events
4/27 No Preschool classes
4/28 4th grade on campus AZ Science Center Workshop
4/30 5-6pm STUCO Spring Formal Dance for 3rd & 4th grades
5/1-5/8 Educators are Superheroes Spirit week!
5/4-5/8 Educator Appreciation Week-Thank a teacher!!
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Weekly Rattler Report
Upcoming April Events
4/21 Hungry Rattler Night @ Texas Roadhouse
4/22 Administrative Professionals Day
4/24 2nd Grade Field trip to the Vista Opera Performance
4/27 No Preschool classes
4/28 4th grade on campus AZ Science Center Workshop
4/30 5-6pm STUCO Spring Formal Dance for 3rd & 4th grades
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Hungry Rattler Night @ Texas Roadhouse
Join us to support Rancho Gabriela on Tuesday, April 21st from 3-10pm at TExas Roadhouse in Surprise.
10% of all proceeds go right back to the school. We appreciate you!
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No School 4/17/26
Enjoy a 3 Day weekend! There is no school on Friday, 4/17 for a Spring holiday.
Weekly Rattler Report
Upcoming April Events
4/13 6pm Dysart Governing board meeting
4/14-4/15 AASA Reading testing for 3rd/4th grades
4/17 Spring Holiday-NO SCHOOL
4/22 Administrative Professionals Day
4/24 2nd Grade Field trip to the Vista Opera Performance
4/27 No Preschool classes
4/28 4th grade on campus AZ Science Center Workshop
4/30 5-6pm STUCO Spring Formal Dance for 3rd & 4th grades
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April is AZ State testing month
AASA Testing is this month for 3rd and 4th grade students. Please ensure your child is present for stata testing and schedule appointments or vacations around testing dates. Thank you for your support!
4/1 Writing testing
4/8 & 4/9 Math testing
4/14 & 4/15 Reading testing
Ways to help your child prepare for testing:
Ensure your child gets a good nights rest.
Provide a healthy breakfast.
Encourage them to do their very best.
BE ON TIME TO SCHOOL-students arriving late will may not enter classrooms when testing has already begun.