THURSDAY MESSAGE MAY 4TH, 2023

Maker Faire Family Fun 

NEW INFORMATION THIS WEEK 

CAASPP TESTING THIS WEEK: Adams Tigers Think Sharp! 

Adams Tigers Think Sharp! is our theme as we gear up for the CAASPP tests. Testing will take place the two weeks of May 8 to 19 for students in third through sixth grade in the areas of ELA and Math, and on May 24 and 25 for fifth graders in science. Please ensure that students are on time to school every day, try not to have any absences, have a good night's sleep, and eat a protein meal every morning. This will help support your children in doing their best on these important state tests. Students must also have their iPad, fully charged, with their keyboard and headphones everyday for their two or three weeks of testing. * Below are a few websites that you can refer to in preparing your children for the CAASPP.   Calming strategies: Box Breathing: Video Option 

Test Taking Tips for Parents and Students Top Test Taking Strategies  You can also help your child prepare by logging in as a guest and doing practice test questions beforehand.  CAASPP Parent/Guardians Resources

 

SCHOOL PRIDE DAY MAY 5

Tigers are encouraged to wear Athletic Wear on Friday, May 5 for our monthly school-pride day. We will kick-off CAASPP testing acknowledging that we have exercised and stretched our minds all year to prepare for this big test, so let’s get ready! Sweats or exercise clothing attire with tennis shoes is recommended for all grades.

 

RAP AFTERSCHOOL ENROLLMENT WINDOW IS OPEN

Open Registration for RAP for the next school year started on May 2 for current enrollees and is open until the program is full. Use the link below to enroll your child in this great after school program.. 

RAP After school Registration 

 

OPEN HOUSE: SAVE THE DATE, MAY 24

SAVE THE DATE~OPEN HOUSE/ART SHOW/ BOOK FAIR: Our Open House / Art Show / Book Fair will be on Wednesday, May 24th from 5:30-7:30 pm.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity to visit the Adams classrooms! You will see what your child has been working on along with what’s to come next year. An invitation will go home in the Thursday Folder next week. 

 

ROAR RUN FINAL COUNT

Thank you Tigers and families! Our Roar Run was a great success. Over 200 adults volunteered at the run and we raised $27, 200! Thank you! 

Here are our final numbers:

66% of Adams students registered on MyBooster.com

59% of Adams students had donations from family and friends

Donations came from 24 US states and 2 countries

 

This funding allows the PTA to provide fun spring events like the Maker’s Faire Science Night, staff appreciation lunch, the student dance, and pay for transportation on class field trips. We are so appreciative of everyone's support and generosity! 

 

SAVE THE DATE: 6TH GRADE PROMOTION

Please plan to join us on Wednesday, June 7th  at 10:15 am on campus for an in person promotion ceremony for our sixth graders. More information about the number of guests and wether the ceremony will be inside or outside will be forthcoming. The traditional Montessori Promotion Beach Ceremony will be held at 7 pm on June 6th. 

 

CPK FUNDRAISER 

Share this with all your family and friends! We are so grateful that CPK will be donating 20% of all proceeds to our school. Dine in, Take out, catering orders all count! Mark your calendars for May 11th from 11am - 10pm. This restaurant night will support Science Camp for our 5th & 6th graders next year. See flier for details. 

 

MID-POINT NOTICES

Mid-point progress reports were sent out electronically through Parent Square on Wednesday evening  to students in grades K-6 that are at-risk of not meeting grade-level standards on their report cards at year-end. There will be a way for parents to indicate that they received the notification electronically, and if we do not hear back from parents then we will resend the progress report via regular US Postal Mail.

 

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR ADDRESS VERIFICATION

Starting Monday, May 8th, we are accepting Address Verification Forms for the 2023-2024 school year.  Please fill out the attached form and bring into our front office with ONE of the following verifications: Utility Bill (Gas, Water or Electric), Property Taxes, Lease or Rental Agreement. One Verification of Address must be turned into our office by May 31.  If you have any questions please contact our office at 805-563-2515.  Thank you ! (Please see attached form) 

 

CALM CORNER

Anger Management Skill Cards: 

Anger management for children usually begins with basic psychoeducation. Kids who haven't had a lot of experience talking about emotions can have a hard time labeling their feelings, recognizing triggers, and connecting the consequences they've experienced back to their anger. Teach children to control their anger using these bright and fun anger management skill cards. Each of the twelve cards has a picture and an idea for a healthy anger management technique that's appropriate for kids. 

Important for adults to remember when helping a child to deal with anger:

• Be empathetic and non-judgmental.

• Respect personal space.

• Keep your tone and body language neutral.

• Avoid overreacting.

• Focus on the thoughts behind the feelings.

• Ignore challenging questions.

• Give the child time to regain their calm: Say, “I notice you’re really upset. Let’s work together on breathing slowly for one minute in order to manage your impulses.”

Source: Therapist Aid

anger-management-skill-cards (1).pdf

anger-management-skill-cards (Spanish).pdf

 

REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS THURSDAY MESSAGES:

 

May

24 Open House and Art Show 

29 Memorial Day No School 

June 

7 6th Grade Promotion

7 No Earl Warren Parking

8 Last Day of School