THURSDAY MESSAGE OCTOBER 17, 2024

THURSDAY MESSAGE OCTOBER 17, 2024
Hortencia Corral

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

 

NEW INFORMATION THIS WEEK 

NO SCHOOL 

Plan ahead no school on Monday October 21 for professional development day. 

 

HELMETS FOR SALE TOMORROW

Has your student outgrown their bike helmet? This Friday, October 18th from 8:00-8:30 am we will be selling bike helmets in front of the school in preparation for our four-week unit of riding bikes in PE. Volunteers will help fit students with the correct size helmet. Helmets will be available for a suggested donation of $12 each, as well as bike locks for $10 and chargeable bike light sets for $10. We can accept payment by cash or check. 

 

FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE 

The SBUSD is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Family & Community Empowerment Conference.

Families and community members can connect with resources and support through the resource fair and presentations offered. There will be live performances and lunch provided! The event is happening this Saturday October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Marcos High School. Please make sure to register if you need transportation and childcare as it is available for this event. If you have any questions or need any help to register please contact Kenya Catalan our family Engagement Liaison at kcatalan@sbunified.org or  call her at 805)563-2515 ex. 1091. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

*If you have a high school student this event is also a chance to get in their community service hours. If you have a student who would like to do this please click on the link to sign up.  Family & Community Empowerment Conference - Volunteer Sign-up

 

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL

Join us for our annual Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5-7 pm.  This is a special event that brings together fall traditions from around the world. To make this day truly memorable, we need the help of our fantastic volunteers! Whether it's helping at fun booths like pumpkin bowling or Lotería, your support will keep the excitement going. You can sign up for a volunteer shift here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/38857001

 

This event and all the activities are free. We’ll also have food and drinks available for purchase. Mark your calendars for October 23rd, and let’s make it a celebration to remember!

 

CALM CORNER
What do I do when I feel upset? (Third Grade Edition) 

Mr. Ian Nicholson, Mental Health Clinician, stopped by Ms. Bajak’s third grade class for a lesson on mindfulness and box breathing. Here are some selected student responses to the prompt “When I feel upset, what’s something that makes me feel better?”

  • Go outside

  • Go hug a pet

  • Play sports

  • Talk to a family member

  • Look outside the window

  • Take a deep breath

  • Listen to Taylor Swift

 

REMINDERS:

HALLOWEEN, OCTOBER 31st

Plan ahead: on Thursday, October 31st, students at Adams will be able to wear Halloween costumes to school. Students should look for costumes that are safe and appropriate for school. Students may not depict characters that are violent and can not carry props that are considered weapons. Students can not wear masks that cover their entire face. All students will be required to participate in a regular day of learning and exercise, so plan accordingly when selecting what to wear to school, including appropriate shoes. TK and Kinder students will have an opportunity to take a walk/parade around the students in grades 1-6 right at 8:30 am. If parents want to join us for this parade, you may meet us on the upper-grade playground at 8:30 am.

 

PARKING LOT PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We could use a few more volunteers in our parking lot space in the mornings. Every morning from 8 to 8:30 am we rely on three volunteers to ensure our students’ safety getting out of the car and off the school bus. A few parents who have stepped up are working three to five days and need a break. Working on our campus brings a sense of joy and pride to the children of our volunteers. If you can pick up one shift a week please email bibigolm@hotmail.com and kfresch@sbunified.org to let us know.

 

GATE TESTING

Gifted and Talented Education [GATE] testing will take place at Adams in early November for second-grade students. Third- fifth-grade parents may also ask for their child to be tested or teachers may refer students for GATE testing if they are  1) in 3-5th and not already GATE identified AND 2) in grades 4-5, but did not take the test in 2023-24. Click here for the referral. Referrals are due by or before 10/31 with NO exceptions. This test gives us valuable information about how to best serve your child.  If you do NOT want your child tested, sign the opt out form. Otherwise, all second graders take the test. The test takes between 45-90 minutes and is designed to test a child’s natural ability.  The best way to prepare is to get a good night’s sleep and a meal. In December, parents are notified if their child either qualifies for GATE, doesn’t qualify for GATE, or are borderline. Questions? Contact Ms. Corral at hcorral@sbunified.org.

 

CHAUCER’S NIGHT

Save the date! Our annual Chaucer’s Night fundraiser is on Thursday, November 7 from 6-8pm. Gift certificate pre-sale forms will come in Thursday Folders next week!

 

WISHING WELL DONATION EFFORTS

Student Council would like to encourage all students to donate their loose change to the Wishing Well on campus for  the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund through the Red Cross. We are collecting coins through October 18. Please ask your child to bring your loose change to school.

 

October

18 Bike Helmet Sale

21 No School Professional Development Day  

23 Fall Festival 

November

7   Chaucer’s Night

11 No School Veterans Day 

14 Picture makeup day

15 Minimum day 

18-22 Parent Conference Minimum day 

25-29 No School