Events Calendar
PEF Summer Enrichment
PEF Summer 2026 is on the way!
Learn more and register at pased.org/summer
June 16 – July 16, 2026
Monday – Thursday
Back to School!
Welcome back, Pandas!!
We can’t wait to learn and grow together this year!
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
EARLY DISMISSAL: 12:10 PM
Learns/Adventures will run as scheduled.
Have a great summer!
5th Grade Culmination
San Rafael Upper Playground Area
Parents will enter through the San Miguel gate beginning at 8:45 AM.
If siblings will be attending the ceremony, please have them arrive with you at that time.
All 5th grade students must report to their maestras at 8:15 AM to prepare for theevent.
Following the culmination ceremony, a small celebration with light refreshments and picture opportunities will take place in front of the school.
Important Reminder:
To ensure all families have the opportunity to sit and enjoy the ceremonies, we kindly ask that seats not be saved during the Awards Ceremony or Culmination.
5th Grade Award Ceremony & Picnic
Awards Ceremony:
9:00 AM - San Rafael Auditorium
All students and parents are invited to attend.
5th Grade Picnic:
Lower Playground Area
The picnic will take place immediately following the Awards Ceremony and is for 5th grade students and parents only.
Please RSVP by May 29th to Erika Peralta at peralta.erika@pusd.us so we can provide an accurate count for the caterer.
Parents are welcome to take their students home after the picnic concludes.
Picnic end time: 1:00 PM
Kinder Culmination
Ceremony: 8 am in Auditorium
Luau Party: 8:30 am - 10 am in SRE Lower Playground
5th Grade Dance
5th Graders, let’s end the year with a dance filled great time!
(SRE Auditorium)
See you there!
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TK Culmination & Picnic
Let’s celebrate our amazing TK kiddos as they move up to Kinder!
Ceremony: 8:30 AM - Auditorium
Picnic: 9:00 AM - Panda Garden
Pre-K Culmination
Felicidades, Pre-K!
AM Class Culmination: 10:00 AM
PM Class Culmination: 2:00 PM
in the San Rafael Auditorium
Knott's Berry Farm - 5th Grade
Exact time and more information will be sent to parents.
Spring Concerts
May 22nd Performance Schedule:
All 5th Grade: 1:00 PM
Location: San Rafael Auditorium
Spring Concerts
May 21st Performance Schedule:
All 4th Grade: 1:00 PM
Location: San Rafael Auditorium
Restaurant Night: Dave & Busters
Save the date! Final restaurant night of the year!
Dave & Busters - Santa Anita Mall
More info coming soon!
Parent's Night Out
Come enjoy a fun-filled 90s Bowling Night with music, laughs, and friendly competition. It’s the perfect evening to connect with other Panda families, relax, and have a great time with our San Rafael community. Dust off your favorite 90s style and get ready for some fun.
Child care is available if needed, see link below. We hope to see you there!
Spring Concerts
May 15th Performance Schedule:
Cruz: 7:55 AM
Fabiana: 8:40 AM
Parra: 9:35 AM
Location: San Rafael Auditorium
National Bike to School Day
As part of National and Pasadena Bike Month, San Rafael is excited to celebrate Bike-to-School Day on May 15! We invite all families to join in this healthy, eco-friendly, and fun way to start the day. Families can participate in a morning group ride led by SRE parents Wesley Reutimann and Phil Burns. Riders can meet at Brookside Park Playground (near Kidspace Children's Museum) at 7:15 a.m. or at La Loma Bridge at 7:35 a.m.
If you’re not along the route, we still encourage you to walk or bike to school! We’re also looking for volunteers to help hand out prizes to students who participate, as well as anyone interested in leading a ride from another direction.
Be sure to RSVP and get more information, we’d love to see our Panda families rolling in together!
Spring Concerts
May 14th Performance Schedule:
Marquez: 7:55 AM
Kaul: 8:40 AM
Elva: 9:35 AM
Location: San Rafael Auditorium
Spring Concerts
May 13th Performance Schedule:
Maldonado: 8:10 AM
Stuart: 8:55 AM
Gonzalez: 9:50 AM
Martinez: 10:35 AM
Silvia: 12:45 PM
Soriano: 1:30 PM
Location: San Rafael Auditorium
Open House
Please join us as we celebrate our Pandas and their amazing teachers! Come see what your kids have been working on this school year and meet other SRE families and staff.
Early Dismissal
Students will be released at 11:30 AM.
Learns and Adventures will run as scheduled until 6 PM.
PTA Meeting
Please join us for our next PTA Association meeting
(Every month on the First Wednesday of the month — mark your calendars!)
Restaurant Night: Handel's Ice Cream
Come join your fellow Pandas and enjoy an ice cream!
20% of all proceeds go towards San Rafael!
Remember to mention San Rafael when ordering in person or online.
See you there!
Greening: SGV / NELA Green Schools Tour
Save-the-date.
The first SGV Green Schools Tour is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd. Explore and be inspired by other green campuses across the valley. Family friendly.
Greening Volunteer Appreciation Event
THANK YOU for all your support over the past 5+ years!
As a small token of appreciation for everyone who has generously given their time to help improve our campus, we will be hosting an informal Volunteer Thank You Event on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.
Food and refreshments will be provided, and we kindly ask that you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/cBWbcMawMSPbvgt8A
There will be some fun highlights for all to enjoy, including Monarch caterpillars (and possibly chrysalises) to observe, as well as games and activities for children like a badminton set. We hope you can join us as we come together to celebrate the incredible impact you’ve made on our campus community. Thank you again for your time, care, and dedication, we truly appreciate you!
Greening: First Fridays
Join us for our 'First Friday' Site Care event. This Friday from 3-5pm!
PUSD Town Hall
@ Pasadena High School
2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
This very important meeting will discuss the school consolidation process.
Childcare available on site.
Feria de San Rafael
Join us for a fun afternoon at the Feria de San Rafael on April 25 from 12:00–4:00 PM! Filled with games, delicious food, music, face painting, crafts, and more. A FUN time for our Pandas and the entire family.
We invite our amazing Panda parents to be part of the fun by helping with a grade-level booth, game, craft, or food station, or by volunteering during the event.
State of Schools 2026
@ Jackson Elementary School
593 W. Woodbury Rd.
Altadena CA 91101
PUSD presents State of Schools 2026.
Childcare provided on site.