Hi -

That big warm up we talked about last time is on it's way. both Friday and Saturday will be in the 80s - a summer preview.

Sunday is still projected to be back into the upper 70s before returning to the upper 60s by Monday. You might not want to put those sweaters away quite yet. 😀  

Rossmoor Grad Parade - 5/31

Registration for the Class of 2025 edition of the Rossmoor Graduation Parade & Celebration is now open to all graduating high school students living the area. Register here

Most of the students will naturally be from Los Al, but this is a community celebration so all members of the Class of 2025 are welcome to register and participate in the parade. 

There's no cost to register but registration is required to participate. Registration closes at noon on May 28th. 

For those of you who don't have a graduating member of the Class of 2025, you can find the parade route here (it's the same as last year) and scope out a good spot to watch the parade go by. Then plan to be in your spot a little after 11:30 to enjoy the celebration. It's a great hour or so of pure community support of our graduates..

RHA Introduces New Sponsor: Financial Partners CU

We are proud to welcome Financial Partners Credit Union (FPCU) as our new year-long community sponsor. This exciting partnership marks the first time FPCU has teamed up with the RHA, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with a company that shares our commitment to building strong, connected communities.

Thanks to FPCU’s generous support, the RHA will be able to enhance a wide range of programs and events that bring Rossmoor together. From the always-anticipated Rossmoor Graduation Parade (on May 31), to beloved traditions like the Christmas Lights Celebration, FPCU’s sponsorship will directly help create joyful, memorable moments for thousands of local families. 

You can read the rest of the story here on our site and please do visit FPCU's website and in person to thank them for supporting Rossmoor.

HUGE Rossmoor Shoutout: The Family Plumber 

A HUGE shoutout to the locally owned and located The Family Plumber for helping make Rossmoor Park's facilities even better. 

And our own The Youth Center made it all happen for Rossmoor Park. 

Thanks to both, the "Snack Shack" will now have fresh and filtered water! 

The Family Plumber incredibly and generosity  donated a brand new water filtration system at Rossmoor Park! 

Thanks to their support, kids will have access to fresh, filtered water all summer long—and throughout the year!

The Youth Center Summer Program 

Registrations are OPEN!

Each summer The Youth Center provides summer programs for our neighborhood youth. 

• Camp SHARK (ages 5-12), offers campers a wide range of activities, arts & crafts, sports, science, field trips, and more , keeping kids on-the-go and engaged in activities that are designed to entertain, educate, and exercise their minds and bodies. 
   
• Teen Camp (ages 12-16) where campers are constantly on the go enjoying sports, outgoing activities, and field trips galore with a day each week designated as "Teen Choice" to customize their experience.
   
• Leadership Academy (ages 15-19) this amazing program provides high school students and graduates with specialized training on how to handle real-world challenges outside of high school

These camps are extremely affordable and have generous scholarships available. Extended hours (7-7 each day) are available for both camps, so if your work schedule isn't 9-5 friendly, The Youth Center has you covered. 

Sign up today for the weeks you'd like to make sure 
you save your place!

Silent Book Reading Club - Rossmoor

Nelisha Rodriguez has started a Silent Reading Book Club at Rush Park on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30. They are meeting at the corner of Chianti and Blume.

This group is for adults (18+) who love to read, want to be around others who share the same interest, but who maybe struggle with social situations or small talk. Bring any book you are currently reading or want to read.

Bring your own blanket or chair. No pressure to talk, just read in the park

Any questions, please email Nelisha --> srbc.rossmoor@gmail.com

Remember: Bring your book to Rush Park in Rossmoor on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm. 

Griffin Gazette: 

High school heroes: LAHS military kids connect with elementary students through heartfelt pen pal program

Leah Oh, Staff Writer with the LAHS Griffin Gazette connects with the LAHS high school students who are using their experiences of being military kids to guide elementary school students who might feel the same way. Read the full article here.

April celebrates the month of the military child, their resilience and strength. There are about 80 students from military families at Los Alamitos High School. Each and every one of them knows what it means to be a child of the military.

Ms. Kiko, the LAHS military counselor, and McGaugh Elementary teacher Miss McClellan created a pen-pal program where military kids from LAHS and McGaugh Elementary exchange letters and poems, reaching across grade levels to share words of reassurance and understanding. The hope is for the high schoolers to resonate with the younger students and serve as mentors and friends.

“We’re trying to help these kids who aren’t super old and have experienced a couple of moves, who are a little bit emotional. We’ll just assure them that everything’s (going to) be okay, maybe how to cope with it, and just share our experiences with each other,” said LAHS student Leanna McGregor, who is also a part of the pen-pal program.

The values that the pen-pal program promotes, empathy and connection, represent the spirit of the Month of the Military Child. For the young students at McGaugh Elementary, knowing they have a friend at the high school gives them a sense of belonging and someone to look up to. 

The rest of the story with some of the McGaugh student responses are here....

Photo Credit:  Leanna McGregor
 

The Los Al Unified Wrap Up - 5/2/2025 (#94)

Most weeks that school is in session the District's awesome Communications Officer, Nichole Pichardo, puts together the Wrap-Up. It gives you an opportunity to see a quick glimpse of what's happening in our school district each week - in right around 3 minutes. Check it out!

Community Groups & Resources

Our community has a number of great ways for you to engage with your neighbors in hobbies and activities. While these are not RHA groups, they are great resources for you and your family members. Check them out.

• Jigsaw Puzzlers Unit - Peaceful Puzzle Library & Exchange
• Cycling Fun - Bike Rossmoor is the place to go