Rachel Carson Elementary School PTA

08/21/2026

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08/20/2026

Our first fundraiser of the year is here! 🎉 Help support a small business, support our school, and grab some cute items for the kiddos! 💕 Every purchase makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our PTA!

08/17/2026

Join us on September 10th for our Back to School Bash!

08/17/2026

05/11/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week Recap

Teacher Appreciation Week concluded last Friday, and it couldn't have happened without our amazing volunteers. Thank you to Brooke Whitson, Rebecca Levy, Tina Adams, Kate Wernick, Colleen Reeves, Maddie Kaufmann, Melanie Huttner, Rani Nguyen-Khoa, Dijana Maunaga Trajkovic, Ariunaa Sagduyu, Betsey Poulos, and Amanda Lorman for helping make the week's events run smoothly.

A special thank you to Jen Cole for the beautiful door hanger menus on Mocktail Monday, and to Zeina Kinkel and her company, Mosaic Creative Agency, for the stunning floral arch that helped our staff feel loved before they even walked through the door.

Finally, the PTA would like to personally thank board member Elyse Shull, who organized and coordinated this entire week-long event. None of it would have come together without her dedication and hard work — thank you, Elyse!

We also extend our gratitude to the following generous businesses that donated to the staff raffle:

Moco Glow
Dr. Benjamin Levine, MD
Rue+Roe
Skin Spirit – Gaithersburg
Nothing Bundt Cake
Sportrock Climbing Center
New Ways Barre

03/23/2026

Dear Rachel Carson Families,

Our annual Apex Fun Run is our school's largest fundraiser of the year, and it plays a vital role in supporting programs and improvements that benefit every student.

Thank you again for your incredible support! Because of you, our PTA has been able to invest directly into our school in meaningful ways. From the funds raised last year, we committed approximately $30,000 in contracts with MCPS to beautify the landscaping around the school entrance and fencing, as well as improve the blacktop and recess area. We've received quotes and are eagerly awaiting the start of these projects!

Looking ahead, we're just as excited about what this year's Apex Fun Run will make possible. Funds raised will support classroom upgrades, including new technology, improved equipment, and enhanced tools to enrich your students' learning experience every day.

We are truly grateful for your continued support in helping our school grow and thrive!

We're also looking for volunteers and encourage you to attend the APEX run on March 26th and cheer on your child!(Volunteer at this link: http://tinyurl.com/rcesapex26

If all volunteer slots are filled (we're adding a few more soon!) you are still welcome to attend and cheer on your child! See the times for each grade below!

Time Grades
9:15am – 10:15am K and Grade 3
10:15am – 11:15am Grade 2 and Grade 4
11:15am – 12:15pm Grade 1 and Grade 5

Lastly, SAVE THE DATE! April 21st will be RCES Heritage Night where we celebrate the cultures that represent Rachel Carson Elementary School. Sign ups coming soon!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

03/20/2026