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Happy Holidays
NO SCHOOL / WINTER BREAK FROM DECEMBER 16TH - JANUARY 3RD
ROAR CARD
Congratulations to the following Roar Card Winners who were recognized at last week’s Friday Flag: Emiliano Silva, Eza Garcia, Sam Pesso, Avelina Ojendis, Ariadne Tapia, Liz Cervantes, Bella Flores, Paloma Anderson, Edwin Romero, Madeline Vercelli . 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
TOMORROW PAJAMA DAY, DECEMBER 13
Students may wear pajamas to school on Friday, December 13th for this month’s school pride day. They must be appropriate for school. They can not have spaghetti straps, and must cover up most of your body. If you have a nightgown that is like a dress, then you must wear shorts or pants underneath. Students may wear robes and slippers. But don’t forget to bring tennis shoes for PE and recess. Holiday headwear is also allowable, including beanies, Santa hats, antlers and such.
MINIMUM DAY DECEMBER 13
Plan ahead: Friday, December 13th will be a 12:10 pm dismissal for our entire school, and all elementary schools in the District.
FRIDAY FOOD SERVICE SCHEDULE
On Friday, December 13, on the minimum day, the food service schedule will be as follows:
We will offer breakfast during the 30-minute brunch break and a sack lunch after school. (NO service before school) Cafer servers will be outside the cafe serving sack lunches after school at 12:10 pm. Sack lunches are to be taken home or to after-school programs to be eaten. The students will need to grab and go very quickly as all 460 1-6 grade students leave at the same time.
Cafe servers will also serve the sack lunch to the kindergarteners down in front of their pickup area at 11:50 am because they leave earlier. There is no way the littles can come all the way up to the cafe and get off campus before everyone else lets out. A snack will then be served at 2:45 for students in after-school care.
THEATER PRODUCTION
Ms. Abby and I are so proud of all the students who tried out for this year's theater production SPACE PIRATES! We are looking forward to our first Theater Club meeting on Friday, January 10 from 3:08 - 4:30. If you have not yet submitted your $30 fee please bring to our first rehearsal - thank you!
WINTER BREAK
There will be no school from Monday, December 16th - Friday, January 3rd, as our schools will be closed for winter break. Students will return to school on Monday, January 6th. Stay safe, and spend time with your immediate family. But most of all, be thoughtful and thankful this holiday season.
MILPAS STREET PARADE DECEMBER 14
Please come on down to Milpas St. on Saturday, December 14 and cheer on our Adams BRAVO students who will be marching in the parade! The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Milpas and DeLaGuerra Streets.
FREE EYEGLASS AND EYE EXAMS 12/15
The Eyeglass Factory on 1 S. Milpas St.is inviting families to bring their children on Sunday December 15, 2024 from 9am-3pm for a FREE exam and eyeglasses event. Kids must be 18 years and under and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They will have their experience optometrists conduct complimentary eye exams, and the sales teams provide them with a free pair of eyeglasses all in the same day. They will also be having fun activities for kids, including games, crafts, and refreshment. It is advised you arrive early, as spots may fill up quickly. Please see attachment for more details. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our site Family Engagement Liaison Kenya Catalan at (805) 563-2515 ext. 1091 or @kcatalan@sbunified.org. You may also contact the Eyeglass Factory at (805)965-9000 or gregg@eyeglassfactory.com .
PTA MEETING
The next PTA meeting will be on January 8th at 6 pm on Zoom. Join us to hear about plans for the rest of the school year and share your ideas. Bi-directional interpretation will be provided.
MEDIA BALANCE & WELLBEING
We live in an era where it’s never been easier to keep up with the news or learn about a certain topic thanks to our devices. However, the heavy use of innovative technology can come at a cost that affects our wellbeing. More than ever we are encouraging all families to ensure that they are aware of the harms of social media and over reliance on phones and computers or iPads as a way to build connections. This winter break, challenge your children to make healthy connections, go out and volunteer, enjoy nature and detox from devices.
Learn how to keep your family’s screen time in check with these helpful resources.
Grades K-5 Family Tips: English & Spanish
Grades 6-12 Family Tips: English & Spanish
CALM CORNER
Helping Children Manage Big Emotions for Better Mental Health
Children experience a wide range of emotions, but managing strong feelings like anger, frustration, and sadness can be challenging. Teaching kids how to recognize and express emotions in healthy ways supports their mental health and builds emotional resilience. According to the Child Mind Institute, helping children name their feelings is a key first step. Simple strategies like taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or using calming tools such as stress balls can help children manage intense emotions effectively.
Parents and teachers play crucial roles by modeling emotional regulation and creating safe spaces for children to share their feelings. The American Psychological Association suggests using “emotion coaching” by acknowledging a child’s emotions while guiding them toward appropriate coping strategies. Consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and open communication also help children feel secure and better equipped to handle life’s challenges. By supporting emotional development early on, we can set children on a path toward long-term mental well-being.
Sources:
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Child Mind Institute. (2022). Helping Kids Identify and Express Emotions.
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American Psychological Association. (2021). Emotional Development in Children.
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS THURSDAY MESSAGE
BIKE AND HELMET DISCOUNTS
Bici Centro Bike Shop is offering $20 refurbished bikes+helmet to 2nd & 3rd grade students in need. Just fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/
INCOMING TK/KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL
The new student enrollment period is approaching from December 2 - January 30, 2025. Therefore, all incoming TK and Kindergarten students, minimum age is 5 years by September 1, and Transitional Kindergarten, minimum age is 5 years old between September 2 - June 2, must enroll. If you have any questions regarding enrollment please contact our front office.
*The transfer window is also upon us from December 2 - January 30, 2025, until 5 pm, and you must drop off the applications at the district office.
INCOMING TK AND KINDERGARTEN TOUR AND PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tell your friends and neighbors to join us for an informational meeting about what Adams programs look like for our little Tigers who want to enroll for the 2025-2026 school year. We will host a meeting on January 14, 2025 at 10:00 am. The School Tour will include other grades represented in attendees.
MONTESSORI LOTTERY AND TRANSFER PROCESS
Current Adams enrollees: Parents need to communicate with the current classroom teacher their desire to have their student participate in the Montessori program for the 25-26 school year, preferably before leaving for winter break on December 13, for entrance as a first through sixth-grade student. Students who would be new to Adams: Parents apply for transfer to Adams stating Montessori as the reason/interest for the transfer. The district transfer window is December 2 to January 24, 2025.
MONTESSORI APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIREMENTS
ALL interested families: Parent submits a personal written Letter of Interest and current school report card, to the Principal, Kelly Fresch, before noon on Friday, January 24, 2025. This letter can be written in /English or Spanish. See the front office staff for specifics about the timeline, lottery process, and letter contents. The student’s current teacher needs to fill out a student survey, also to be submitted by January 24. The Student Services Department will conduct the Montessori Lottery on a specific day after January 24, 2025 at the SBUSD.
MONTESSORI INTEREST PARENT MEETING
On Tuesday, January 14, the Montessori teachers and principal will hold an informational meeting in person at 6:30 PM in the library. This is a parent-only meeting. We will share details about what a Montessori classroom looks like and the lottery process for the 2025-2026 school year.
December
13 Minimum Day
December 16 - January 3 No School Winter Break
January
8 PTA Meeting