Parent Resources
Principal Rizzo’s Newsletter
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May 31, 2026
May 25, 2026
May 17, 2026
May 10, 2026
May 3, 2026April 26, 2026
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March 15, 2026
March 8, 2026
March 1, 2026February 22, 2026
February 16, 2026
February 8, 2026
February 1, 2026January 25, 2026
January 11, 2026
January 4, 2026December 21, 2025
December 14, 2025
December 7, 2025November 30, 2025
November 23, 2025
November 16, 2025
November 9, 2025
November 2, 2025October 26, 2025
October 19, 2025
October 12, 2025September 28, 2025
September 21, 2025
September 14, 2025
September 7, 2025
Upcoming PTA Meeting
PTA Meeting Agendas
PTA Meeting Minutes
Please complete the form below to request a copy of PTA Minutes.
Services for Parents & Students
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Principal/Directora - Rizzo: rizzosmith.sandra@pusd.us
MTSS Coach - Priscila Leondidion: leondidion.priscila@pusd.us
Maestro Martin Escobar: escobar.martin@pusd.us
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Free telehealth for PUSD (has co-pay for insured) / Servicios virtuales de salud mental (puede aplicar copago si tiene seguro).
🔗 https://www.daybreakhealth.comYou can submit a request for care here/Solicitud directa de servicios:
🔗 https://daybreakhealth.my.site.com/daybreakhealth/s/direct?language=en_US -
📞 (626) 795-5166
Pro bono services. Helps parents/guardians get Medi-Cal for their children.
Ofrece servicios pro bono y apoyo para ayudar a padres/tutores a obtener Medi-Cal para sus hijos. -
Provides mental health support tailored to children aged 0-12 years old and their families. BrightLife Kids is available for free, resource for caregivers and families experiencing stress.
Apoyo de salud mental para niños de 0–12 años y sus familias. BrightLife Kids es un recurso gratuito para cuidadores y familias que estén experimentando estrés.
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Psychology Today is a great website where parents/guardians can find private therapists or look up the therapists their insurance provided.
Una herramienta útil donde padres/tutores pueden buscar terapeutas privados o encontrar proveedores que acepten su seguro médico.
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PUSD Información y recursos para apoyar a nuestras familias.
🔗 https://www.pusd.us/departments/child-welfare-attendance/immigration-support-and-resources
Useful Links
Contacts
Principal Sandra Rizzo-Smith: rizzosmith.sandra@pusd.us
Office Manager, Claudia Flores: flores.claudia@pusd.us
Attendance: Jeanette Velasquez: velasquez.jeanette@pusd.us
LEARNS: Mr. Esthy Chacon Sanchez - chaconsanchez.esthy@pusd.us
Adventures: Breana Simmons - bsimmons@cityofpasadena.net
PTA: pta@sanrafaelpta.org
Location Info
San Rafael Elementary School
1090 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, CA, USA
Main Office / Attendance: (626) 396-5790
Drop off and Pick-Up/Carpool Lane rules can be found here.

