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Noon Dismissal Tk -K and 12:10pm Dismissal 11/15 - 11/22
ROAR CARD
Congratulations to the following Roar Card Winners who were recognized at last week’s Friday Flag:Charlotte Barton, Adeline Carlos Cervantes, Cristo Loeza, Elias Solis, Khloe Luna Botello, Brayden Guzman, Rhett Mitchell, Anne Darga, Luke Rios, Aileen Ramirez. 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
BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED BEFORE SCHOOL NEXT WEEK, AND TOMORROW
Due to the shorter school days, November 15 to 22, we will serve breakfast BEFORE school and a snack for brunch recess next week. Please tell your student to eat both meals at school on our minimum day schedule next week. We also will serve an afternoon snack for RAP and AOK students later in the day.
PARENT CONFERENCE WEEK
Parent conferences will take place the days/week of November 15 - 22. All students will have a parent conference this week of minimum days. All meetings are in person this year. Many teachers ask students to participate in the conference as well. Please look for information from your classroom teacher about your scheduled day and time. During parent conferences, teachers will share information about your child’s progress towards END of YEAR grade-level standards. Check out your grade-level specific expectations here: Family Guides to End of Course Grade Level Expectations Students will have minimum days from November 15 to November 22. School is out at 12 for TK and Kinder and 12:10 for grades 1-6.
GOBBLE GRAMS
The Student Council will be selling Gobble Grams from November 18 - 22 before school for $1. Gobble Grams will be delivered to their friends on Friday, November 22.
SCHOOL PRIDE DAY
On Friday, November 22 we will have our next School Pride Day: Movember Mustache Day. November, identified as “Movember” is an increasingly popular mustache-growing charity event that raises funds and awareness for men’s health. Movember participants choose to grow a mustache and move by walking or running 60 miles throughout the month. You can make your own mustache out of paper or felt, or use make-up or face paint to creatively paint one on your upper lip. Student Council will sell Mustaches for $1.00 until they run out. Encourage your student to join in the fun and wear a Mustache to school next Friday.
CHAUCER'S GIFT CARDS
Thank you to all who volunteered and came to Chaucer’s Night on Thursday! About 130 people came to the event with 27 students receiving a ROAR card to thank them for their attendance. Over 50 books were purchased for classrooms! We raised $1,429.99 for our school (which is 25% of $5,719.96 total spent with in-store purchases and gift cards!). If you pre-ordered gift cards, they are waiting for you in the front office. If you want to still donate a book to your teacher, please see this wishlist. Thank you to Mrs. Fresch, Coach Marme, and Mrs. Dutton for being our special guest readers!
BRAVO CLASSES NEXT WEEK
There WILL be NO BRAVO during conference week on 11/19 and 11/21. We will start back up after Thanksgiving break.
5th GRADE CAMP PARENT MEETING (NEW INFO)
We had quite a few parents miss the mandatory informational meeting for parents/guardians of children who plan to attend 5th-grade overnight camp. Camp will take place January 21 - 24. We will invite you to the next scheduled meeting. Please look to Parent Square messages from your teacher so you can plan to attend. There are many forms to be filled out ahead of time. Adams is also looking for a $100 donation for camp Whittier. The deadline for these forms and donations is December 13. If you are interested in chaperoning please fill out this form and return to Ms. Fresch. Science Camp Whittier Chaperone Application 1-24
In addition, here is the on-line registration link. Please register your child for camp right away.
https://www.visioncps.net/
CALM CORNER
The Importance of Routines and Consistency for Children’s Mental Health
Routines and consistency play a crucial role in helping children feel safe, grounded, and in control of their world. Research shows that regular routines, from morning preparations to bedtime, create a comforting sense of predictability that can reduce stress and anxiety in children. For example, one study found that family routines were associated with children’s emotional security, behavioral regulation, and social skills development (Spagnola & Fiese, 2007). Knowing what to expect each day, like starting with breakfast and smoothly transitioning to school, helps kids mentally prepare and feel more secure.
When parents and teachers establish consistent routines, they also reinforce positive habits and teach responsibility. According to research by Fiese and colleagues, family routines and rituals foster family cohesion and support children’s emotional resilience (Fiese et al., 2002). Simple practices like regular homework times or wind-down routines before bed create structure that nurtures children’s mental well-being and helps them build confidence and resilience for managing life’s ups and downs.
References:
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Fiese, B. H., Tomcho, T. J., Douglas, M., Josephs, K., Poltrock, S., & Baker, T. (2002). A review of 50 years of research on naturally occurring family routines and rituals: Cause for celebration? Journal of Family Psychology, 16(4), 381–390.
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Spagnola, M., & Fiese, B. H. (2007). Family routines and rituals: A context for development in the lives of young children. Infants & Young Children, 20(4), 284–299.
REMINDERS:
STUDENT COUNCIL CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Our Student Council will be holding a Canned Food Drive from November 11th - November 22nd. Please donate canned non-perishable food items such as: nut-butters, canned protein, beans, whole grain cereal, pasta, canned tomatoes, canned fruits and vegetables, chili, meats, fish, canned juices, canned soups, dried goods – rice, boxed meals – Macaroni & Cheese, other complete dinners, stuffing mix, or staples – flour, sugar, cereal, salt, dried milk, baby food, and formula. We will donate all the collected food to The Unity Shoppe on November 17. Food items can be dropped off in the barrel by the front office.
FORMER STUDENT-ATHLETE
Former Tiger, Evan Solis, is pursuing his soccer dreams and goals. Early this year Evan was provided an amazing opportunity to participate with the Liga Select soccer program in Madrid, Spain. With determination and talent, last month he was recruited to participate in Valencia Spain soccer program in March of 2025, and the Punta Cana Mediterranean world soccer tournament in June of 2025. These opportunities come once in a lifetime, and Evan’s parents, Erika and Noe, are looking to support him with the help and financial contributions of friends and family. Attached is a letter from Evan, that we as a school community are presenting to our student body to assist in sponsoring Evan’s soccer programs in 2025. Evan will present a speech to our student body on Friday morning during Friday Flag. Student Council has decided to put the Wishing Well out to collect donations on behalf of this stellar student-athlete and former Tiger. The wishing well will stay out through November 22. See attached details. Evan - Sponsor 2.docx
DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE SURVEY
We strive to provide healthy and tasty meals for students that also meet Federal and State requirements. We want your feedback to help us improve. Please fill out this survey by Friday, November 15th.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Every November and throughout the year, we elevate and acknowledge the past, present, and future contributions of first peoples during National Native American History Month. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a resolution designating the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month.
Native Americans are a vibrant and growing population with rich, distinct cultures and histories. There are close to 600 federally recognized Native tribes, and at least twice that amount who are not federally recognized; all with their own respective languages, traditions, art, music, geography, religious and spiritual beliefs, education systems, social structures, family structures, and more.
Having a shared understanding of our local Chumash cultural practices, traditions, and knowledge should be rooted in reciprocal relationships with the first peoples of the land in which our schools and homes reside. We invite families to learn about Chumash peoples, who we acknowledge as the culture bearers whose stories and work we are deeply indebted to and grateful for. Below are some fun and educational resources you can explore with your family:
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7 Young Indigenous Activists Standing Up For Their Communities
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TED Talk: Why Lakes and Rivers Should Have the Same Rights as Humans
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Use native-land.ca to learn about first peoples in different locations
November
15 Minimum day
18-22 Parent Conferences - Minimum days
20 Restaurant Night @ California Pizza Kitchen
25-29 No School Thanksgiving Break
December
6 Fresch Coffee
13 Minimum Day
December 13 - January 3 No School Winter Break