ROAR CARDS

Congratulations to the following Roar Card Winners who were recognized at last week’s Friday Flag: Jimena Neri-Mora, Mia Castillo, Maya Shoemaker, Lucas Phelan, Patrick Cook, Caliyah Tagles, Milo Custodio Downs, Chris Pacheco, Bria Morales, Merlin Secena. 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 

READING COUNTS - PUSH TO THE FINISH LINE!

What an amazing week of reading and fun we’ve had so far! But we’re not done yet—let’s finish strong! 💪

Here’s what you need to remember:

• Reading logs and fundraising envelopes are due this Friday, February 28th!

• Return them on time to earn entries into the prize drawing—the more you read, the more chances you get to win! 🎉

• Let’s keep those pages turning and reach our goals together! 📖✨

TOMORROW DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE BOOK CHARACTER, FEBRUARY 28

Students are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book character on Friday, February 28 to help us close out the annual Reading Counts challenge. Please have your child bring the book that they plan to choose to be a character from, along with wearing a costume that represents that character on Friday. Costumes need to follow District-appropriate dress attire standards. No weapons or dangerous props will be permitted. 

 

GOODBYE TO JANEY MADLANI

As of Friday, February 28, we will no longer have Janey Madlani working as our curriculum specialist supporting students in the area of reading. Janey has been working at Adams for seven school years. She has been a phenomenal support to students across all grade levels in the intervention space, specifically in reading. She has offered after-school tutoring, and after-school enrichment opportunities, including writing, arts, and math. She is extremely devoted to the Adams community and a very active member of our staff. Unfortunately, her work Visa has expired, and she is no longer eligible to work in the States. She has applied for a student visa and will be attending school starting this summer term, which will allow her to stay here in Santa Barbara with her high school aged son. We will be celebrating Janey on Friday from 4 to 6 pm at Santa Barbara Gift Baskets in Goleta if you would like to join us. We also will be giving her a going away gift, which will hopefully help cushion the impact of the loss of income over the next couple of weeks, until she finds herself with alternative forms of work. Janey is a gem! I know we will stay in touch with her in the community, but let's celebrate her as she leaves Adams as an employee. Please Venmo me @kelly-fresch by Friday at 10 am if you would like to contribute to a gift. 

 

RESTAURANT NIGHT @ LUCKY PENNY

Join other Tiger families at Lucky Penny (127 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara) on Thursday, March 13th from 4-9 pm and help support our school! 10% of total sales will be donated to our school (excluding deliveries).  Lucky Penny has wood-fired pizzas, salads, small plates, and more to enjoy!

 

LOST AND FOUND 

Please stop by the Lost and Found to pick up your items! We have many jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles and lunch boxes. All remaining items will be donated on the last day of school before spring break, Friday, March 21.

 

CALM CORNER 

The Power of Positive Self-Talk: What’s Something You Like About Yourself?

Encouraging children to recognize and celebrate their strengths helps build confidence and supports their mental health. A simple question like, “What’s something you like about yourself?” can help children develop a habit of positive self-talk. According to the Child Mind Institute, positive self-talk—such as saying, “I am a good friend” or “I try my best”—boosts self-esteem and helps kids handle challenges with resilience. When children focus on what makes them special, they learn to appreciate their unique qualities and develop a more positive mindset.

Parents and teachers can nurture positive self-talk by modeling it in daily conversations. Praising effort rather than just results, encouraging kids to reframe negative thoughts, and promoting kindness toward themselves all strengthen emotional well-being. The American Psychological Association suggests that helping children practice affirmations, such as “I am capable” or “I can keep trying,” can reduce stress and improve self-confidence. By guiding children to recognize their strengths, we empower them to build a strong foundation for lifelong mental well-being.

Sources:

• Child Mind Institute. (2022). The Benefits of Positive Self-Talk for Kids.

• American Psychological Association (APA). (2021). How Self-Talk Shapes Children’s Confidence and Mental Health.

REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS THURSDAY MESSAGE

 

ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS

We are thrilled to announce that several of our talented elementary students have been selected by Mrs. Leo to showcase their artwork in the South Coast Kids Create Art Show at the Santa Barbara County Education Office Auditorium! Opening Reception: Thursday, March 7, 5:00–7:00 PM

Open to the Public: Friday, March 8, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Come celebrate our young artists and their incredible creativity! Congratulations to: Kate A (Kindergarten), Noah T (2nd grade), Catalina Q (3rd grade), Lily D (4th grade), David R (5th grade), Lalo A (5th grade), Angela A (6th grade), Camila C (6th grade), Jalen M (6th grade), Sophia I (6th grade)

 

2024-25 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR EML FAMILIES 

Families of Emergent Multilingual students only. We need you to participate in a very important and short survey.Tell us about your experience, participation in EMLA,C and support from Adams. The survey is linked here or type in the URL https://forms.gle/jyRjxpMmazbaZUbPA. Your responses are confidential and the results of the survey will be shared in our next EMLAC meeting. The survey is only given once per year. We need your feedback. Let us know how we can improve. February 28 deadline. A paper copy of the survey is coming home in the Thursday Folder. Please have your student return it to the front office. 

 

March

3 Professional Development Day NO SCHOOL

13 Lucky Penny Family Night

14 End of Trimester Noon Dismissal

14-21 Minimum Days and Parent Conferences 

24-28 Spring Break No School