Adams Family newsletter

November 21 - December 2

We hope your family is enjoying the weekend. Just a friendly reminder that students have school on Monday and Tuesday and then are off for the Thanksgiving break.

Trimester 1 ends next week. Students will have next Friday off as it is a grading day for staff.

The Adams staff wishes you and your family a safe Thanksgiving break.

Monday, November 21st:

Tuesday, November 22nd:

• Adams PAC night at Texas Roadhouse

Wednesday, November 23rd-Sunday November 27th:

• No School, Thanksgiving Break

Monday, November 28th:

Tuesday, November 29th:

Wednesday, November 30th:

Thursday, December 1st:

• End of Tri 1

Friday, December 2nd:

• No School for students

• 11/22 Restaurant Night @TX Roadhouse 4:00-10:00. This one is going to be FUN! Join us for silly line dancing, good food, and great company! You might even catch a glimpse of Andy the (dancing) Armadillo! You can pre-order bread & butter (an Adams staff FAVORITE) or gift cards here. (https://txrhgiftcards.com/collections/txrh-10-100-5-brd-1?ref=261AdamsElementarySchool)
• 12/13 (Tues)-- Parent Advisory Council meeting: Being involved with the Parent Advisory Council is a wonderful way to connect with other families, meet teachers and staff, learn about our school and have fun! Each month, we'll meet to share what has been happening, what is coming up, and learn something about the Adams learning community. You can join virtually, if you like with this link (meet.google.com/uyk-otey-hra). There are fun activities for the kids while you attend the grown-up meeting, so bring your little people with you!
• Adams Spiritwear: We have partnered with a local company and are able to offer Adams gear for purchase until December 5. If you are interested in getting your student(s) a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt or hat, check out what's available here.(https://adamswinter2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/)
• Birthday grams: Back by POPULAR DEMAND! Parent Advisory Council will deliver treats to students and staff throughout the year to celebrate students or staff! Cost: $5 You can order or donate a birthday gram here. (https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2022-23-birthday-grams?cart=94ace1c1-1f50-4cb4-9ac3-298fee1f5acf%21%2142034918)
• Volunteering: There continue to be lots of ways to participate at Adams. If you'd like to help, please complete the volunteer application here.

I hope you all enjoyed your time at the Fall Extravaganza last night. It was fun to have some high schoolers come back to volunteer. Looking ahead, we've got more exciting things coming up - so keep reading!

Upcoming needs:

- BINGO Celebration (Dec. 1, 2:45-3:15. It's a school-wide activity, and we need YOU!)

- Workroom and Take Home Projects (Every week we have projects to complete. Get yourself on the list to hear what's available)

- K-Skillbuilders (Work one-on-one with Kindergarten and First Grade students during the school day. 30-60 minutes a week, training and materials provided.)

Important: before you can volunteer, you must fill out the Adams Elementary Volunteer application form.

November's Theme is: Gratitude, choosing to notice and appreciate things in our life, things in others and things in the world.

Cold Weather Rule: It’s Cold Weather Rule Time again (CWR)! CWR runs from October 1st to April 30th every year and provides protections to eligible utility customers from having electricity/natural gas shut off during this time. Customers may need to request protection and commit to a payment plan.

Attached, please find Cold Weather Rule FAQS. Additional Flyers in multiple languages can be found here, if useful.

Many Energy Provider’s Websites contain Cold Weather Rule information, you may click on each provider below for more information/ application to apply for protection.

• Xcel Energy
• Anoka Municipality
• Connexus Energy
• CenterPoint Energy

For information about Energy Assistance Programs for (2022-2023) in Anoka County, including income guidelines and applications, please visit the ACCAP site- The Energy Assistance Program began October 1st and ends May 31st, 2023:https://accap.org/energy-assistance/. Links for additional utility assistance programs, including The Salvation Army’s Heatshare, can be found here as well.

• Please note: Some programs may require a denial for local county assistance, etc. to quality. Please check each site to see what program requirements are.
• Further information on Anoka County Emergency Assistance programs that may assist prevent utility shut offs for eligible households: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/199/Emergency-Programs