THURSDAY MESSAGE APRIL 25, 2024

ROAR CARD 

Congratulations to the following Roar Card Winners who were recognized at last week’s Friday Flag: Fanny Vargas, Anne Darga, Brianna Carranza, Mia Catillo, Samara Gonzalez, Julia Ricarda Soto, Kruzer Hernandez, Yenifer Perez, Dayana Toenez Solis, Iker Funtes. 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

 

FAIR ART SHOW 

If you plan to attend the Santa Barbara Fair and Expo from April 25th to May 5th, be sure to check out our student artwork on display! Thank you to Mrs. Leo for showcasing these fine artists! 6th grade: Emma S, Bella, Amanda, Mia, Cristiano, Camila, Liam, Ian G, Ian P, Jasmine, Elijah, Gigi 5th: Leah, Ema, Edgar, Peyton, Payton, Oscar 4th: Aaron CH, Kolbee, Cataleya, Sam, Mailey, Camila, Kaleb, Roman, Bria, Cornelius, Vida, Jazzmin, Malaya, Fox 2nd: Alicia, Angel R, Fabian M, Isabella, Lilibeth, Damian G, Aiden

 

MAKER FAIRE & Science Night

Come May 8th, at Adams from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm, for our annual Maker Faire & Science Night! Our Design Center Teacher, Sean Federbusch, and a team of volunteers are bringing together interactive, inspiring, and FUN maker booths and science activities to demonstrate project-based learning. Mr. Federbusch will also be showcasing many AMAZING student projects that were created throughout the year in our Design Center. There is something for EVERYONE in the family! Join in the fun and immerse yourself in all things S.T.E.A.M. Our theme this year is STEAM with the Heart: Technology for a Kinder World! 

We need volunteers to make this event great!  Look for a sign up link in this Sunday’s Tiger Times or reach out to your room parent to see how you can help.

 

LAST DAY TO DONATE TO ROAR RUN FUNDRAISER

Today is the last day to donate to our Roar Run Fundraiser.  We are SOOOO close to reaching our stretch goal of $30,000.  Help put us over the top by donating or sharing the MYBOOSTER.COM link with family, friends, and neighbors one more time!  Thank you to everyone who helped make this fundraiser and fun run great!

 

CAASPP STATE TESTING IS APPROACHING

Mandatory Standardized State testing, CAASPP, for students in grades 3-6 will take place starting the week of May 6th. More information will come in the week ahead, but you can help your child prepare by logging in as a guest and doing practice test questions beforehand.  CAASPP Parent/Guardians Resources

 

CRAZY HAIR DAY, TOMORROW, APRIL 26

April’s school pride day will take place tomorrow, Friday, April 26, Crazy Hair Day. Get creative and get your crazy hair on! Join us in the fun.

 

SUMMER FUN REGISTRATION IS BACK 2024 THIS MONDAY 

Our Family Engagement Liaison, Kenya Catalan, along with a few other FELs of the SBUSD will be at Franklin Elementary on Monday  April 29th helping families register. Families will be able to sign-in starting at 8 am to receive help first. Please show up early, as this camp fills up fast! If you need any help to create your account before monday to make the process faster feel free to come see Kenya this week. If you have any further questions feel free to contact our Adams FEL at (805) 563-2515 ext. 1091 or by email at kcatalan@sbunified.org 

The Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Summer Fun program provides FREE ($25 registration fee required) recreation activities, sports, crafts, and special programs for children entering 1st - 6th grades. Participants in Summer Fun will enjoy 7-weeks.  Registration opens up on April 29, 2024 at 9:00 am. See the attachments below for the Parent Handbook with more information.  SUMMER FUN REGISTRATION LINK

 

2024 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. 

 

CALM CORNER 

As we reach the end of the school year, I wanted to remind everyone to INHALE and EXHALE. Being your school counselor here at Adams, it has been a privilege to work along with the teachers and staff and witness how they provide ongoing support for our students. As we slowly transition into the summer, I wanted to remind everyone that taking a moment to breathe and being present goes a long way! Whether it's in the classroom with your students or at home with our children, it's important to practice mindfulness in order for us to be more present with our students and loved ones. Here are a few links to help you practice some mindfulness techniques: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmUuRhirRUPRtROX0KiQcw

The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety

Hola, respiración

LOST AND FOUND
Our lost and found clothing rack is full of sweaters and jackets. Please have your child take a peek. 
 

REMINDERS FROM THE PREVIOUS WEEK

 

RAP FAMILIES 

RAP registration for the 2024/2025 school year will be on May 1st, 2024, at 9:00 am. Space will be offered on a first come, first served basis. The link to register, our 2024/2025 Flyer, Parent Handbook, and Scholarship information can all be found on our RAP website HERE.

 

PARENT SURVEY OPPORTUNITY REGARDING CURRENT REPORT CARD

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing your child's educational experience, the District is inviting you to participate in a feedback survey regarding revisions to our current report card. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by Thursday, April 25th. Here is the LINK to the survey.

 

EMLAC

We are thrilled to share that ELAC has undergone a transformative evolution. While ELAC has been the standard term used by the state of California, we’ve embraced a forward-thinking approach by adopting EMLAC because words matter. EMLAC reflects our belief that every student arrives with a rich linguistic background, and English proficiency is an invaluable addition to their repertoire. By shifting from “English Learner” to “Emergent Multilingual Learner”, we’re celebrating linguistic diversity and the assets our students bring to the table. Join us as we continue to empower and uplift our emergent multilingual communities. #EMLAC #LinguisticDiversity #Empowerment. On a different front, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Carlos Ojeda and Kenya Catalan for their steadfast participation in our EMLAC meetings throughout the years. Additionally, a special thanks to Maria Nadine Carlos for her dedicated years of service #Thankyou. As we look ahead to 2024-2026, we’re on the lookout for a new president and DEMLAC representative to lead. Know of an EML parent interested in stepping up? Reach out! Be a part of shaping our future! #NewParentLeadershipOpportunity

 

NO PARKING EARL WARREN ALL MONTH

No parking at Earl Warren for the next 4 weeks from April 15 - May 7 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.

 

SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 

HOPE AWARDS 

Click here to learn more about the upcoming Hope Awards! It is a community event that is a fundraiser to support all our District Schools open to the public. 

2022 MUSIC CAMPS 

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation is offering summer music camps. 

Scholarships are available. Register at www.sbefoundation.org. 

NICK RAIL SUMMER BAND CAMP  

June 13 - July 7. This well-established four-week program provides students entering 4-9th grade an opportunity to continue their musical learning in the summer. This year we welcome a new director, local music educator Liz Caruso. Students of all ability levels are welcome to attend (Yes, even beginners!)See attached flier below for dates and prices. 

DRUMLINE CAMP June 13 - 24.  

Directed by Charlie Ortega,  this fun-filled camp is an excellent opportunity for incoming 6-9th graders to learn about drumline and many types of percussion and their history. 

STRING CAMP June 13 - 24. 

This camp welcomes participants, incoming 4-9th grade students, all levels, to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass.  String students will gain technical skills on their instrument, increased note reading facility, and composition instruction in a fun, supportive environment.

 

MAY

6-CAASPP Testing Begins 

8- Maker Faire / Science Night 

27- No School Memorial Day 

28- Last Chance Tour (new families/Kinder) 

29- Open House / Art Show / Book Fair