NEW INFORMATION THIS WEEK
CAASPP TESTING: Do Your Best on the TEST!
Adams Tigers Are Sharp! is our theme as we gear up for the CAASPP tests. Testing will take place the two weeks of May 5 to 23 for students in third through sixth grade in the areas of ELA and Math, and on May 20 to 24 for fifth graders in science. Please ensure that students are on time to school every day, try not to have any absences, have a good night's sleep, and eat a protein meal every morning. This will help support your children in doing their best on these important state tests.
* Below are a few websites that you can refer to in preparing your children for the CAASPP. Calming strategies: Box Breathing: Video Option Test Taking Tips for Parents and Students Top Test Taking Strategies You can also help your child prepare by logging in as a guest and doing practice test questions beforehand. CAASPP Parent/Guardians Resources
SCHOOL PRIDE DAY
Tigers are encouraged to wear Athletic Wear on Friday, May 2nd for our monthly school-pride day. We will kick-off CAASPP testing acknowledging that we have exercised and stretched our minds all year to prepare for this big test, so let’s get ready! Sweats or exercise clothing attire with tennis shoes is recommended for all grades.
BREAKFAST DURING CAASPP TESTING
May 5 - 23: Breakfast will only be served BEFORE School for all grades TK-6th for the entire three weeks of testing. Because we need to ensure that all students have an opportunity to eat prior to taking the test, breakfast will be served BEFORE school only until 8:45 am for all three weeks of testing. Since breakfast will be served before school, there will NOT be breakfast served at recess. Please make sure your student arrives at school each day with enough time to eat, and consider sending them with an extra snack for recess.
NO FRIDAY FLAG FOR TWO WEEKS
Due to CAASPP Testing, we will not hold our weekly Friday Flag Assemblies. This will return on May 23.
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
May 5 - 9 is All Staff Appreciation Week! Our theme this year is “And the Award Goes To…” recognizing that they are all deserving of the spot light and acknowledgement. Thank you for your generous gift card donations and all the special ways you as parents, will celebrate the hard-working staff at Adams all throughout the week.
SAVE THE DATE OPEN HOUSE AND ART SHOW MAY 28
OPEN HOUSE/ART SHOW/ BOOK FAIR: Our Open House / Art Show / Book Fair will be on Wednesday, May 28th from 5:30-7:30 pm. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to visit the Adams classrooms! You will see what your child has been working on along with what’s to come next year.
AOK AFTERSCHOOL CHILDCARE ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN
A-OK 2025-2026 School year registration is now OPEN. A-OK offers two types of After School Programs. TK/K 5-day After School Program: ELOP Open from school dismissal until 5:30pm. As well as 1st-6th 5-day After School Program: Open from school dismissal until 6:00pm. Attached is also the flier where you can scan the QR Code to access the application or click on the link 
2025–2026 A-OK Application to register. If you have any questions or need assistants registering feel free to reach out to our Family Engagement Liaison Kenya Catalan via email at kcatalan@sbunified.org or by phone at (805)636-8410.
* PLEASE NOTE COMPLETING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENROLLMENT.
BOOK FAIR
Get ready — the Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way! (YAY!) When kids choose their own books, it empowers them and inspires a love of reading, helping them become bolder, prouder, and stronger readers. And best of all — every book they buy earns rewards for our library! Students can shop at the Book Fair in the library from Thursday, May 22 through Wednesday, May 28. The Book Fair will also be open during Open House on the evening of Wednesday, May 28.
CALM CORNER
Supporting Children Through Separation Anxiety and Mental Health
Separation anxiety is a normal part of development, especially in young children, but when it becomes intense or long-lasting, it can affect a child’s mental health and daily life. Children with separation anxiety may worry excessively about being away from parents or caregivers, experience physical symptoms like stomachaches, or have difficulty concentrating at school. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, mild separation anxiety is expected during major transitions (like starting school), but ongoing or severe anxiety may need extra support to help children feel safe and confident.
Parents and teachers can ease separation anxiety by building predictable routines, offering reassurance, and gradually encouraging independence. The Child Mind Institute recommends staying calm during goodbyes, practicing short periods of separation, and celebrating small successes when children cope well. Creating a warm, supportive environment where children feel understood can help reduce their fears over time. By addressing separation anxiety early, we can strengthen children's emotional resilience and support their long-term mental health.
Sources:
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). (2019). Separation Anxiety Disorder.
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Child Mind Institute. (2022). How to Help a Child with Separation Anxiety.
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS THURSDAY MESSAGE:
2025 SUMMER CAMPS
If you are in need of help looking for summer camps, Kenya Catalan our Family Engagement Liaison is available to help families. You can email her at kcatalan@sbunified.org or call her at (805)563-2515 ex. 1091 to schedule an appointment with her. Walk in are welcome, but to make sure she is available when you come in try and reschedule an appointment.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
Registration for the Santa Barbara Education Foundation music camps is open! Please see the attached flyers for more details on all the music camps available. Here is the link to the webpage: https://sbefoundation.org/sbef-summer-programs/
May
5 - 23 CAASPP Testing
9 Tiger Retirement Party at Oak Park
26 Memorial Day, No School
27 Last Chance School Tour 10 am
28 Open House / Book Fair 5:30 PM