Ray Unified School District No. 3

REMINDER: 😋 The Ray High School Band Club is now taking orders for these delicious Butter Braids, delivered just in time for Christmas. Sale ends 12/4/24, delivery is 12/18/24. We can personally take your order with our brochure OR can order online using the link below. They are $16.00 each. NOTE: These cannot be shipped, so we can only take orders that we can deliver personally. 7 AMAZING FLAVORS TO CHOOSE FROM: 🤤 🍏 Apple w/white icing 🍩 Bavarian Creme w/chocolate icing (my personal fav) 🫐 Blueberry and Cream Cheese w/white icing (another personal fav) 🍒 Cherry w/white icing 😋 Cinnamon w/white icing 🥯 Cream Cheese w/white icing 🍫 Chocolate w/white icing (NOTE: Chocolate one can only be ordered using the link below.) https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/8f0198ce-7541-4f4d-ba8b-529638e3cc39

Only about 2 weeks until our Christmas Concert. Please join us for fun holiday music and to support or band students! Thank you! :)

😋 The Ray High School Band Club is now taking orders for these delicious Butter Braids, delivered just in time for Christmas. Sale ends 12/4/24, delivery is 12/18/24. We can personally take your order with our brochure OR can order online using the link below. They are $16.00 each. NOTE: These cannot be shipped, so we can only take orders that we can deliver personally. 7 AMAZING FLAVORS TO CHOOSE FROM: 🤤 🍏 Apple w/white icing 🍩 Bavarian Creme w/chocolate icing (my personal fav) 🫐 Blueberry and Cream Cheese w/white icing (another personal fav) 🍒 Cherry w/white icing 😋 Cinnamon w/white icing 🥯 Cream Cheese w/white icing 🍫 Chocolate w/white icing (NOTE: Chocolate one can only be ordered using the link below.) https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/8f0198ce-7541-4f4d-ba8b-529638e3cc39

(Sorry, not sure why the push notification for last night's meeting just came through, but if you missed the meeting, check this out...) Hello! Thanks to all of you who were able to tune in to yesterday's meeting about our upcoming trip in 2026: WWII in England and France. If you’ve already enrolled, welcome aboard! This will be an incredible opportunity for our students to explore another place and culture, and I can't wait to see them discover more about themselves in the process. Attached is the meeting PowerPoint for anyone who was not able to attend. Again, this is first-come, first-served, so be sure to enroll ASAP to grab one of the spots! The deadline to receive a $200 discount is Friday, November 29th (but the remaining spots will likely be filled before then!) Sign up now to guarantee a spot for your child! Have questions? The friendly folks at EF's Traveler Support team can help at 800-665-5364. And if your child has friends who haven't signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families, too! Thanks everyone and looking forward to traveling with you! Anniek Slosse Educational Tour Consultant / Team Southwest Need an answer now? Check out the Help Center Or call Customer Service at 800-665-5364

Season opener for our Ray Varsity Bearcats, and it’s a Home game! Good luck to our teams! Let’s go Bearcats 🏀🐾

REMINDER: Informational meeting tonight at 6:00P.M. in Mr. Fuerstenberg's Room (High School, Room 201) for those interested in attending our Europe (England and France, WWII trip) in the Spring of 2026. This is for all current 6th through 12th grade students, as well as family and community members that are interested. Can't attend the meeting... go to this link to sign up to receive information... https://bit.ly/3YXpylZ

📣 SUPER EXCITED!!! Yes! The trip is still on. ✈️ The Ray Jr/Sr High Traveling Club has officially changed the travel date for our England and France trip to Spring 2026… this will save a lot of money in original the overall cost, and we extended to give students/families longer to pay (so, smaller monthly or bi-weekly payments)! 🗓️ Please join us on Thursday, 11/21 from 6:00-7:00 PM in Mr. Fuerstenberg’s classroom for all the details. IMPORTANT: Please use this link to RSVP for the meeting… https://rsvp.eftours.com/wk6ebrg Can’t make the meeting??? Click on that same link above and then click on, “No, Send Info” that way you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for our students! 👀 This trip is open to all students currently in 6th grade and above, parents, other adult family members, and approved members from the community (all adult travelers must be able to pass a background check - you can complete this at the Ray USD District Office - or you must have a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card). Younger siblings okay to travel with us if parents are also traveling. Please let me or Mr. Fuerstenberg know if you need help with the link or any further questions after the meeting!

Congratulations to the Ray Jr/Sr High School October students of the month! Keep up the great work! Pictured from left to right are: James Ruiz, Amaiya Valdez, Keirstyn Jenkins, Erick Corona, Madison Acevedo, and Savannah Granillo

Dear Students, Parents, and Staff, We are excited to extend a warm welcome to our new principal! With a passion for education and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, we are confident that Patricia Edgemon will inspire our school community. Let’s make her first year memorable by showing our support and enthusiasm! https://5il.co/2zoj3

Congratulations to our September students of the month at the Jr./Sr. High School! They have shown excellent academics and citizenship, great job! Pictured from left to right: Landree Scaggs, Lexi Riege, Gianah De Los Reyes, Zachary Carrillo, Easton Day, and Erianna Armenta

ATTENTION: Juniors, Seniors and their parents. Jostens will be here today 9/16/24 from 2-4pm at the High School! Seniors, please come and make your cap and gown purchase if you can. Also, come with any questions or other orders that may have.

Congratulations to our Jr/Sr High School Students of the Month for August! They have shown excellent citizenship, attitude, and academics. Great job!

On Monday, 8/12, Milano Music will be at the high school band room from 6-7 PM for those that need to rent a new or swap instruments. They will also have books that are being used in band class for those that have not bought theirs already.

AZYP is looking for students in grades 7-12 to join their Mentorship Program. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students. See flyer for details, and contact Emilia Rutledge and/or Darien Mathews if interested.

REMINDER: Ray Elementary School's meet the teacher night is TONIGHT, Wednesday, 7/31 from 5:00-6:30 PM. See you there!

Our first day of school is tomorrow! We cannot wait to see everyone's smiling faces! This is just a quick reminder that the Junior/Senior High School's tardy bell rings at 7:40 A.M. The Elementary School's tardy bell rings at 7:50 A.M. We are excited for a new school year. GO BEARCATS!

Ray Junior/Senior High School will be having their Open House, Monday, August 5, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 PM. All parents and students are encouraged to attend to receive important information for the school year from administration, teachers, and staff. We hope to see you there! Go Bearcats!!!

Here is the school supply lists for grades K-6 for the upcoming 24/25 school year. (Preschool does not ask for supplies, only donations of Kleenex, Disinfectant Wipes, and Non-Allergenic Baby Wipes)... Please zoom in on attached picture. If there is more than one teacher per grade (3rd/4th), class lists have been posted for those grades in the Elementary Office window. Junior High and High School students will need basic supplies... any specific supplies will be requested by individual teachers the first day of school, and students will have some time to acquire them.

'Twas the Night Before Band Camp... Marching Band Camp for grades 8-12 is this week! Monday from 10-1; Tuesday and Wednesday from 9-12. See you there!

Ray Elementary School: Meet the teacher night is this Wednesday, 7/31/2024 from 5:00-6:30 PM. See you there!