Sixth Grade Tigers
ROAR CARD
Congratulations to the following Roar Card Winners who were recognized at last week’s Friday Flag: Connor Gaete, Liam Botello, Shantal Juarez, Karen Dutton, Dane Buttler, Ema Marquez, Emma Hartsough, Astrid Gruber-Nall, Sebastian Montalvo, Lizbeth Gonzalez. Thank you for making Responsible, Organized, Academic, and Respectful choices! Each week we will celebrate students and staff at Friday Flag and announce them here to parents.
NEW INFORMATION THIS WEEK
ROAR RUN FUNDRAISER KICKED OFF TODAY
The PTA’s spring fundraiser kicks off today with lots of excitement! Our fundraising partner, Booster, will be on campus for the next week, building school spirit and sharing character-building messages with the students. The fundraiser ends with a fun run next Friday, April 25th. Look for upcoming Parent Square messages from the PTA to volunteer to help on fun run day.
Our fundraising goal is $30,000 which will be used to fund field trips, enrichment classes, community events, and extra supplies and materials in classrooms.
Here’s how you can support Adams Elementary:
1. Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!
2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com
3. Give a donation, if you are able.
RECLASSIFICATION BREAKFAST TOMORROW
Join us during Friday Flag tomorrow to recognize and celebrate 18 Emergent Multilingual Learner (EMLL) students who put in the hard work and dedication and earned English Language Proficient status. This is a significant accomplishment because these are students whose home or primary language is not English and have added English to their repertoire. “The process to successfully reclassify is not an easy one,” said Kelly Fresch, Adams Principal. “I am so proud of these students. Their hard work and extra determination is inspiring. This will open doors of expanded opportunity for them now and well into their futures.”
The 18 students are:
Denali Ayala, Mya Bishop, Camila Castro, Aaron Campos, Maria Eloiza Carachure, Mia De Leon Carachure, Cristian Garcia, Liam Garcia, Lizbeth Gonzales Cataln, Leah Hernandez Catalan, Allan Montoya Villalba, Angel Ramirez, Aron Razo, David Rodriguez Rangel, Edwin Romero Recinos, Noah Rubio, Rafael Santamaria Carlos, and David Nicolas Soanca
The Education Development Center describes EMLs as “people of any age who are learning more than one language and developing proficiency to participate and be successful in their environment.”
Our school describes EMLs as fierce Tigers! Congratulations to all of these students and their parents for accomplishing this goal.
SECRETARY’S DAY APRIL 23
Next Wednesday is Secretary’s day. Show your love for Virginia and Lily in the front office who go out of their way every day to support the staff, students and parents at Adams!
NO PARKING EARL WARREN ALL MONTH
No parking at Earl Warren for the next 4 weeks from April 14 - May 6 due to the upcoming County Fair. Please show caution when parking in the neighborhood. Look for signage. You will be ticketed by the police if you do not follow posted regulations. We thank Earl Warren Showgrounds who graciously allow us to use the parking lot of the Showgrounds on days without events or event preparation. We appreciate your respect of this agreement. Sorry for the inconvenience.
LAST DAY TOMORROW FAIR TICKETS
The Santa Barbara Fair and Expo are once again offering our school a fundraising opportunity. We will be selling pre-sale carnival tickets for the 2025 Santa Barbara Fair and Expo. Tickets are available in the school office. The wristband for unlimited rides per ticket is $30. We will receive cash, check made out to the Adams PTA, or touch to pay (Ms. Corral or Ms Virginia) to pay for the tickets. Last day to purchase tickets is April 18th at 1 pm.
NEXT PRINCIPAL FEEDBACK
Thank you to those who responded to the survey and attended the superintendent forums regarding the next principal. Your input is valued! We will keep you in the loop along the way.
CALM CORNER
Choosing Better Video Content for Children's Mental Health
Not all screen time is created equal—some types of video content can support children’s learning and emotional development, while others may contribute to anxiety, irritability, or sleep problems. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, high-quality, age-appropriate videos that are educational, slow-paced, and encourage curiosity can positively impact mental health and attention spans. On the other hand, fast-paced, overstimulating content or videos with aggressive behavior and negative role models can make it harder for children to focus, regulate emotions, and wind down at bedtime.
Parents and caregivers can support healthy viewing habits by watching videos with their children, discussing what they see, and helping them apply lessons to real life. Common Sense Media recommends choosing programs that promote empathy, cooperation, and problem-solving, and setting consistent screen time limits. Encouraging kids to take regular breaks from screens and engage in play, reading, or outdoor time also helps support balanced mental and emotional development. By being thoughtful about the type of content children consume, we can help them build a healthier relationship with media and support their well-being.
Sources:
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). (2020). Media and Young Minds.
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Common Sense Media. (2023). How to Choose Good Media for Kids.
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American Psychological Association (APA). (2022). Screen Time and Children’s Mental Health.
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS THURSDAY MESSAGE:
SUMMER FUN IS BACK 2025
The Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Summer Fun program provides recreation activities, sports, crafts, and special programs for children entering 1st - 6th grades. Participants in Summer Fun will enjoy 7-weeks filled with games, crafts, enrichment activities, sports, and the opportunity to participate in field trips, theme days, and more! Students interested in attending field trips that involve an admission fee, such as the Zoo or batting cages, will be required to bring money. Pre-Registration (March 10 – April 11) Please note: Completing this step does not officially enroll your child in the Summer Fun Program yet. After registering for the Pre-Registration Activity, you will receive an email with a link to an electronic form where you must upload your supporting documents (see the list of “Accepted Documents” below).
Qualifying families will then need to register and pay the $35 administration fee during Priority Registration (April 21 – May 9). For the families who do not qualify or have missed the required deadlines, a payment will be required at full price of $490 during Open Registration (May 14 – June 13).
If you have any further questions feel free to contact our Adams FEL Kenya Catlan at (805) 563-2515 ext. 1091 or by email at kcatalan@sbunified.org
Accepted Documents:
(must upload at least one document from this list) -2024 Income Tax Return -Two months of pay stubs for each adult in your household - 2024 W-2 Form -CalFresh Letter (must be active during Summer 2025) -Utility bill with discounted rates
AOK SUMMER PROGRAM / SBUSD SUMMER SCHOOL Summer Program: SB Unified students are invited to apply for our A-OK Summer Program, offering academic support for those who need it, along with enriching activities and exciting field trips. The program will take place at Cleveland and Harding from June 23 to July 31, running Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Pre-registration will be open from April 7 to April 18, and acceptance notifications will be sent between May 12 and May 16. Space is limited, and priority enrollment will be given to foster youth, homeless students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students (free and reduced lunch eligible), and Emergent Multilingual learners. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUklwNs8LgzUWYlfO_NYHUmdoI_ji-GM/view?usp=sharing
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/
CAASPP STATE TESTS ARE COMING FOR GRADES 3-6 MAY 5 TO 23
Parents, please do not schedule appointments or vacations for the first three weeks of May, as students in grades 3-6 will be taking our high-stakes state tests during those weeks. You can begin to prepare your child with this helpful information.
Getting Familiar with the Test: Practice and Training Tests
– This link accesses both the practice and training tests portal. The practice tests provide students with grade-specific testing experiences that are similar in structure and format to the summative assessments. The training tests provide students with the opportunity to quickly become familiar with the software and interface features. Students may sign on as a “guest” so they do not need their SSID, however whatever way they sign in the questions are ungraded. The training tests are organized by grade bands (e.g., 3–5).
SAVE THE DATE PROJECT2INSPIRE WORKSHOP
Our Family Engagement Liaison Kenya Catalan is collaborating with La Colina Jr. High FEL to host the second Project2Inspire Parent workshop on April 28, 2025. The topic will be on Module 5B: Social Emotional Support During Adolescence. More information to come. If you have any further questions feel free to contact our FEL Kenya Catlan at (805) 563-2515 ext. 1091 or by email at kcatalan@sbunified.org
ELAC MEETING
Please join us for our fourth and final EMLAC meeting of the school year on Monday, April 21 from 6:00-7:00 pm. More info to come soon.
ADAMS ENROLLMENT SURVEY
It is time to help us plan for staffing for the next school year. Please fill out the important enrollment survey that was sent home in your student's Thursday Folder TODAY and return to school ASAP. Thank you for taking a quick moment!
April
17 Roar Run Kick off
17 Theater Production 6:30 pm
18 Reclassification Breakfast
25 Roar Run