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There is no school Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. it is with great reverence and respect that we come together to honor the life and legacy of a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history. This day serves as a reminder of the enduring values of equality, justice, and compassion that Dr. King tirelessly championed.

We are excited to celebrate the achievement of the following 6th graders who successfully met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals! At our school, we strongly encourage every student to engage in independent reading by utilizing the AR system. This computer program is designed to assist educators in managing and monitoring children's independent reading practices.

Here's how it works: Each child selects a book at their own independent reading level and reads at their individual pace. Once they've completed the book, your child can take a short quiz on the computer to assess their understanding.

We believe that fostering a love for reading is essential for academic success, and the AR program is a valuable tool in helping students reach their reading goals. Congratulations to these dedicated 6th graders, and we encourage all students to continue exploring the world of books and testing through the AR system to achieve their personal reading milestones."

Congratulations to our students who exemplified self-control and determination in December and January. For the next three weeks, we will be focusing on Hard Work and Enthusiasm:

Hard Work – “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”. Preparing for success means you must work hard. Are you preparing to succeed or preparing to fail? If you are looking for an easy way, a short cut or trick you are preparing to fail because success required old-fashioned hard work. Remember: Only you know if you are working as hard as you can.

Enthusiasm - “Make each day special.” You have to like what you’re doing to do what you like at your highest level. Your heart must be in it. Without Enthusiasm, you can’t achieve your fullest potential. Hard work combined with Enthusiasm is a powerful engine.

This week, our teachers will re-focusing on the Multi-Flow Thinking Map. The Multi-Flow Map is used for identifying the causes and effects of an event. In the center box is an event on the left side are causes and on the right side effects. Please see the attached information for uses of the multi-flow map.

Emotional self-regulation in parenting entails effectively handling our emotions and responding to our children's emotional signals in a calm and constructive manner. This involves being mindful of our emotions, comprehending their origins, and employing successful strategies to manage them, rather than allowing them to dictate how we respond. The capacity to self-regulate in parenting empowers us to stay composed and engaged, even when faced with challenging circumstances. By regulating our emotions, we create a stable and supportive atmosphere for our children. This environment encourages them to explore and express their entire range of emotions, fostering emotional well-being and facilitating the development of practical skills. Emotional regulation promotes healthy communication, which helps family members communicate effectively and respectfully, even when upset or frustrated. This healthy communication allows them to constructively express their thoughts and feelings, maintaining safety and connection.

The 3-R's is an excellent approach for adults and children who need support regulating. In this video, the presenter will introduce 3 R’s model, which is incredibly beneficial in helping with regulating your child(ren).

Regulate - Relate - Reason (Video)

Regulate - Relate - Reason (Resources)

The Secrets To A Calm Parent

Calm Voices Calm Children

• Monday, January 15 - No school in observance of Martin Luther King Day
• Tuesday, January 16 - PTA Fundraiser at Fountain Valley Skating Center

• Friday, January 19 - School Play performances at 5:30 and 7:00pm

In addition to the two performances a taco truck and bake sale will be open so come hungry!

We expect the event to fill up and we recommend purchasing your tickets ahead of time here:

https://www.ticketsource.us/Adams-Elementary-PTA

• Friday, January 19 - Adams All-Stars Running Club begins!

Please fill out the form if your student would like to participate. We have copies in the front office

• Tuesday, January 30 - Virtual Parent Education: Raising Responsible Digital Citizen

Spend the evening with the Education Technology Department to learn how to keep your children sage online. Spanish interpretation available. Register online below.

• Wednesday, January 31 - College & Career Fair 6pm-8pm

NMUSD is pleased to present the College & Career Fair on January 31, 2024, 6-8 p.m., at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. The event is open to all 7-12 grade students and their families.

The College & Career Fair will offer various opportunities to learn about college programs and assistance as well as connect with colleges and universities from throughout the United States and internationally. There will be Career Technical Education (CTE) demonstrations, a NCAA workshop, a FAFSA breakout session and more.

Free continuous bus service from Whittier, Estancia and Rea will be provided. For more information, visit the College & Career Fair webpage.

January 15 - No Enrichment Classes, School Holiday

January 16-19 - Fall Enrichment Showcase Week

January 19th - End of Fall Enrichment Schedule

Spring Enrichment Class Selection will be closing soon! To sign up please visit https://tinyurl.com/bdzx2vhn

Class Confirmation will be sent out the week of January 19th

Classes will run from February 5th through May 17th

There will be NO Spring Enrichment Classes on the following dates:

February 19 - 23 Presidents’ Break - School Closed All Week

March 11 - 15 Conference Week - No School Wednesday March 13

April 8 - 12 Spring Break - School Closed All Week

Thursday, May 2 Adams Open House Night

Adams Elementary Expanded Learning Team

Jenna Young

ELOP Admin Intern

jeyoung@nmusd.us

Evelin Juarez

Office Assistant

ejuarez@nmusd.us

It is the expectation that all community members treat staff with respect. Recently, we have had two incidences in the parking lot of community members not treating our teachers with parking lot duty with respect. Please review the district policy. Should there be cases of incivility, the principal will reach out to those community members individually. We also have the policy posted in the Adams Elementary office.

Drop off

Safety is one of our top priorities in the parking lot for our school community. Our parking lot is open for drop off from 7:50-8:15. Please review the guidelines below as it is important all cars that enter our parking lot follow the procedures, be patient and treat our Adams Staff with respect as they support students arriving safely.

• The parking lot is for staff parking ONLY.
• There is one route into the parking lot for parents. Please enter on the right side of the cones near the curb.
• Cars should be in a single line when entering the drop off zone. Do not block traffic entering the parking lot. Wait until there is space to enter. • For safety reasons pull forward toward the north end of the parking lot to drop off your student.
• Do not drop off until you reach the straight section of the parking lot. o Do not stop if there is space in front of you. You need to drive to the tail of the next car or the end of the long red curb to create space for additional cars to drop off.
• Students need to exit on the side where the sidewalk is not on the parking lot side.
• If this is not possible you need to park on the street and walk your students to school.
• Parents are not to get out of the car to help their student as we need to keep the line moving forward. o If you need to get out of the car you need to park on the street. • Please do not double park anywhere in our lot and have your child walk between cars.
• The line can get long so we ask for your patience as we make sure our students are safe.
• It may be quicker at times to park on the street and walk your students to a gate.
• Parking along the curb in the Red Zone (parking lot or front of the school) is prohibited.
• If you are late or need to pick up your student, you need to park on the street and walk them into school.
• The red curb in front of the school is no longer available for drop off or pick-up

Pick Up

Please park on the street to pick up your children or arrange a meeting spot. Students will exit gates in front of school and walk on sidewalk.

Please do not park in front of the school, in the bus drop off/pick up area. We ask that you respect the neighbors and do not block their driveway access. Please check the parking signs and remember that there is no parking on Club House Road, between Timor and Pitcairn Streets, on Tuesdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is for the safety of our students and staff and we must keep these areas clear for emergency personnel, district buses, and delivery services.

Attendance is very important to a child’s success in school. Students are expected to be here each day on time and ready to learn. However, we understand that there are occasions where an absence may occur. Please be sure to contact the absence hotline to report all absences, the number is 714-424-4702.

Did you know? Research shows that chronically absent students (students with 10% absences over the school year = 18 absences) are less likely to read on grade level by 3rd grade, are more likely to score lower on standardized tests, get suspended in middle school, and are at least four times more likely to not complete high school.

Tuesday, January 16th

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$10 Admission includes skate rental. Scan the code to pre-purchase tickets

Fountain Valley Skating Center

9105 Recreation Circle

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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2850 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Phone: (714) 424-7935

Press 2 for attendance line

Fax (714) 424-4701

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