Reilly Elementary PTA

Join us for one last ride on the Positive Energy Bus as we celebrate Principal Pitzen and her incredible journey at Reilly.

As Mrs. Pitzen begins her next adventure, retirement, we invite our Reilly community to come together for a special Farewell Picnic filled with gratitude, memories, and celebration.

Thank you, Mrs. Pitzen, for your vision, leadership, positivity, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and families. Your impact on Reilly will be felt for years to come.

Reilly Blacktop

June 4th

11:30 AM (To ensure a productive and safe school day, there will be no early admissions. Doors will open promptly at 11:30 AM. Thank you for your cooperation.)

Let’s send Mrs. Pitzen into her new era with lots of love, smiles, and one final…
YES, YES, YES!

Thank you, Reilly community, you truly rocked it. You rolled out the red carpet for our superstar staff and made them feel like VIPs all week. From the creative door decorations led by our Room Parent Coordinator and room parents to the thoughtful gifts and delicious PTA treats, every detail was a showstopper.
A standing ovation to our dedicated volunteers and generous families who donated food, drinks, snacks, supplies, and time. Your teamwork and enthusiasm turned this celebration into an unforgettable performance and showed our staff how deeply they are valued.

We hope every member of our Reilly staff felt appreciated and celebrated.

Your support made Staff Appreciation Week legendary. Encore, encore, encore!

Rock your appetite! Pre‑order your Family Fun Night meals and snacks by May 13th and fuel the fun. 

Menu & orders: https://reillypta.org/collections/family-fun-night

Make sure you don’t miss out.  See you there!

All proceeds support Fourth Grade Fundraising.

Friday, May 8

Last Set: Encore Celebration

A finale worthy of a standing ovation. Dress up like your favorite teacher or staff member,  or wear their favorite color.

Teachers Favorite Colors:

Altman: BlueArthur: Teal or GreenBrunet: Light BluesCarpenter: Red or PinkCorum/ Peterson: Blue, Green, Pink or RedDeGhetto: Pastel Blue or Pastel PurpleEstrada: YellowGonzalez: Pink, Yellow or LavendarGoodwyn:  Doesn’t really have one favorite color but  enjoys helping students grow.Hawkins: BlueJacobs: BlueLaVache: Pink or BluePark: Pink or AquaRummens: Light Blue or YellowSimmon:  Purple or Green

Thank you for coming together to celebrate our incredible staff who make a difference every day.

Thursday, May 7

Backstage Pass:  Rock Out for Our Teachers & Staff

It’s time to turn up the volume and show our appreciation.

Students, can be part of the band by bringing classroom essentials like dry erase markers or donating a new or gently used book. Every item helps keep the rhythm going in our classrooms.

Families, help us roll out the red carpet for our all-star teachers and staff with a catered VIP Lunch they’ll never forget.

Volunteers Needed
Be part of the backstage crew:

Set the stage for the buffet

Keep the show running smoothly

Handle teardown so our headliners can relax and enjoy

This is a fun, fast shift, just bring your energy and a smile. 

Join the crew here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/60B0545AEA822A0FA7-63664231-teacher?useFullSite=false

Let’s make this event a chart-topping hit for our wonderful teachers and staff.

Family Fun Night is just 10 days away! Bring the whole family for live music, carnival games, crafts, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, and even a VIP worthy nightclub where you can sing and dance your hearts out.

Also, don't forget to pre-order food. We're offering delicious food including chicken tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and sweet treats.

Scan the QR code or visit https://reillypta.org/collections/family-fun-night and click Products to see all there is to offer!!!

We still need helping hands. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D45ABAF22A4FB6-62740474-family?useFullSite=true #/

All proceeds support Fourth Grade fundraising. Come for the fun, stay for the community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Wednesday, May 6

Jam Session Snacks – Help Us Keep Our Staff Ready to Rock

Help us stock the staff lounge with grab‑and‑go snacks and drinks. Bring your teacher’s favorite treat and/or donate to the lounge so paras, admins, and custodial staff feel like VIPs all week. Please review the Signup Genius and select an item to contribute.

Sign up Here: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/60B0545AEA822A0FA7-63664231-teacher?useFullSite=false

Tuesday, May 5 | Fan Mail & Flower Frenzy: Celebrate Our Headliners

Help us turn up the volume on gratitude.
Students, families, and community members are invited to write fan letters, send cards, or drawings for our amazing teachers, paraeducators, and staff who made this year shine.

Tell your favorite rockstar staff member how they helped you grow, learn, or feel welcome. We can’t wait to share the love!

Parents: Submit your fan mail directly to CUSD HR here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqYqXa82HYCoyI66ExITKs1juWNRP9rbJfvUYebnXdlES1Tg/viewform

Don’t forget, flowers from your garden are a beautiful way to say thank you.

Bonus treat: Our teachers will enjoy a Nacho Bar because... they are so deserving.

Let’s show our Reilly staff just how much they ROCK!

🎸Reilly Families, crank up the volume and help us rock Staff Appreciation Week, May 4 through May 8! 🎸
Please check our SignUpGenius for suggested ways to pitch in and sign up to help shower our entire staff with the appreciation they deserve. Every contribution, big or small, hits the right note. Thank you for keeping our school community rocking.

Please click the sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0545AEA822A0FA7-63664231-teacher

Or visit our Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/Reilly_Patriots_PTA

We’re grateful for your support. Thank you for your consideration and for everything you do to help our school thrive.

Curious where PTA funds go?

Because of our incredible community, Reilly PTA brings learning to life for every student. Your support helps fund:

✨ STEAM Lab instruction

🔬 STEM Night

🎭 Assemblies like Walk Through California and Walk Through the American Revolution

🛡️ Campus safety enhancements

🚌 Field trips and transportation

📱 Parenting in the Digital World workshops

📘 School planners

☕ Morning Mingle and community‑building events

…and so much more!

Together, we’re enriching, inspiring, and supporting every student at Reilly. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.

Join us and Donate here: https://reillypta.org/products/round-up

Parents, your 2026 school supply kits are now available! Skip the store lines and start next year stress-free with the exact supplies your child’s teacher requested. Ordering now ensures you're ready for back-to-school, no guesswork and no last-minute shopping. Order today and cross one thing off your list!

Order here by July 1st: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/14009