THURSDAY MESSAGE JANUARY 5, 2023

ROAR CARD 

Congratulations to the following Roar Card Winners who were recognized at last week’s Friday Flag: Liibeth Sixto, Isaac Razo, Aubree Santana, Sebastian Tancredi, Eloise Cappella, Yamani Aguilar, Symone Evans, Valeria Leon, Leonardo Rosales, Zoe Beswick. 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 

 

ADAMS ANNUAL SPELLING BEE

The Spelling Bee will take place in the afternoon at 1:45 pm on Zoom on January 20. Students in grades 4-6 who will participate will be notified next week so they can practice at home. Join Zoom: https://sbunified.zoom.us/j/93439991056

 

TALENT SHOW TRYOUTS JANUARY 9

Students, what is your spark?  Do you dance? Do you sing? Do you play an instrument? Do you know how to hula hoop or do magic tricks? If so, then you need to be in our talent show!   Please look for permission forms in your Thursday folder this week. Tryouts will be after school on Monday January 9th from 2:00-4:00 pm in our Cafeteria.  This allows for kinder and TK to try out first, then 1-3 starting at 2:36 followed by 4-6 at 3:03. Parents must provide transportation if needed to stay later than bus routes are available. All students need to be prepared and ready with age-appropriate music on an iPad if needed for your act.  KARAOKE music (without lyrics) is required for any singing acts. All members of the group acts will need to be present to try out.  Please note a few rules: All performances are limited to 2 minutes. Talent Show will cost $3.00 per adult (students are free) at the door on the night of February 22nd at 6:30 PM.  Come show us what you got Tigers!

 

WINTER CONCERTS SAVE THE DATE

This year our Winter Concerts will be in person!  The students have been working hard to present to you wonderful performances.  

TK-3 Winter Concert:  Friday, January 13th at 9 AM in the cafeteria

4-6 Winter Concert:  Thursday, January 26th at 9 AM in the cafeteria

 

THEATER PRODUCTION DATE CHANGE

Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to move the date of our Theater Production, "I’anani and the Aqualeid-o-Shell" to WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 at 6:30 p.m.. Thank you for understanding.

 

MONTESSORI INTEREST PARENT MEETING 

Save the date: January 11 at 7 PM the Montessori teachers and principal will hold an informational meeting  in our school library. This is a parent-only meeting. We will share details about what a Montessori classroom looks like and the lottery process for the 2023-2024 school year.  https://sbunified.zoom.us/j/94218786628

 

KINDERGARTEN TK AND NEW STUDENT TOUR 

Let your kindergarten and TK friends (or any brand new Adams families) that their opportunity to hear about what kinder and TK (or any other grade in attendance at the meeting) look like at Adams will take place next week, at 9 am on January 10. Mrs. Fresch will share details about instruction, Adams unique programs, and parent involvement opportunities. The tour is in person and designed for adults but if children need to come it is ok.

 

CALM CORNER

New Year's is the perfect time to talk to your children about realistic goal-setting. Learning to work towards sustainable, positive changes is an essential life skill that benefits people of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. Unfortunately, many New Year's resolutions are abandoned before the month of January is over. That's usually because the initial groundwork of establishing support and accountability hasn't been put in place. Below are a few suggestions to help kids set New Year's Resolutions, by creating  a resolution together you can provide guidance and support along the way. Additionally, check out the articles below for more helpful tips. 

1. Take the task seriously. You could even create a family goal.

2. Consider alternatives to traditional resolutions.

3. Help your child identify realistic and healthy goals.

4. Identify small, actionable steps.

5. Make it a learning experience

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/making-new-years-resolutions-with-your-child

https://www.businessinsider.com/important-steps-making-new-years-resolutions-with-kids

https://www.verywellfamily.com/new-years-resolutions-for-kids-p2-2634000

 

REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS THURSDAY MESSAGES:

 

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 23-24 school year, preferably before leaving for winter break on December 16, for entrance as a first through sixth-grade student. Students who would be new to Adams: Parent applies for transfer to Adams stating Montessori as reason / interest for the transfer. District transfer window is December 1 to January 20, 2023. 

Requirements: ALL interested families: The parent submits a Letter of Interest and current school report card, to the Principal, Kelly Fresch, before noon on Friday, January 20, 2023. 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 20. The Student Services department will conduct the Montessori Lottery after January 20, 2023 at the SBUSD.

 

ENROLLMENT

New student enrollment opened, on December 1, for those enrolling for the first time and for former students who are returning after an extended absence from the Santa Barbara Unified School District.

In addition, for those interested in a school transfer for the 2023-2024 school year, the enrollment window has opened as well. 

Families who are enrolling with the Santa Barbara Unified School District for the first time, may either complete the enrollment process through the Aeries Online Enrollment portal, OR you may contact your child’s school for assistance.  

For 2023-24, children are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten if they turn five (5) between September 2 and April 2.  Children are eligible for Kindergarten if they will be five (5) on or before September 1.

Open House

For information about upcoming tours or Open Houses in elementary or junior high, contact your school of interest directly for more information. For information regarding high school open houses click here.

Intra-District Transfer (transfers within SBUSD)

If you are interested in your child attending a school OUTSIDE of their school of residence, but live INSIDE the Santa Barbara Unified District Attendance Area, you will need to complete a transfer request in addition to the enrollment process. The priority window to apply for a transfer is December 1, 2022 through January 20, 2023 at 5 PM. Online Transfer Applications opened, on December 1 on the District website - English or Spanish.  Additionally, paper applications are available for pick up in the Student Services office located at 720 Santa Barbara Street, 93101, or on our website HERE.

Inter-District Transfer (transfers between districts)

If you are interested in your child enrolling in Santa Barbara Unified District school, but live OUTSIDE of the District’s Attendance Area, please contact your District of Residence for further information on Inter-District Transfers.  

Student(s) already attending a school in the Santa Barbara Unified School District on an Inter-District Transfer must renew their Inter-District Transfers each year. The window to submit an Inter-District Transfer for the 2023-2024 school year is December 1, 2022 through January 20, 2023 at 5 PM.  

Reminders:

Here are a few friendly reminders from the Student Services Team to keep in mind during our Open Enrollment and the Transfer Application Window:

• Information for enrollment, transfers, and open house events can be found on our website at https://www.sbunified.org/schools/enrollment-registration

• Student enrollment is based on the student’s home address. If you are interested in attending a school outside of your attendance area, an approved transfer is required.  The deadline to submit a transfer application is January 20, 2023 at 5pm.

• Transfers submitted after January 20, 2023 are considered late transfers and will be reviewed on space availability and in the order in which they are received. 

• Transfers received after the July 2023 deadline will only be reviewed for 2nd Semester/Term 3.

• All paper transfer applications must be submitted to the Student Services Office.  Families cannot submit their applications to our school sites.  

If you have questions, please contact your child’s school or Student Services at (805) 963-4338 ext. 6278 (English and Spanish) and/or ext. 6276.

 

CALENDAR

January 

10 Kindergarten, TK, and new to Adams School Tour at 9 am

11 Montessori PArent Informational meeting in person at 7 pm 

13 Winter Music Concert  Grades TK - 3 at 9 am

16 Martin Luther King No School 

20 Spelling Bee 1:45 pm on Zoom

26 Winter Music Concert Grades 4 - 6 at 9 am