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The Adams Elementary Book Fair is coming the week of February 5-9. Please see the letter from the principal explaining about the Scholastic Book Fair. You can also find more information about the Book Fair by following the link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/adamselementaryschool2

Great news! Last week, Mrs. Flemer's class had the best attendance. A round of applause for their AMAZING work! Mrs. Flemer's class achieved an outstanding 100% attendance, surpassing our school-wide goal of 94% attendance each day at Adams Elementary.

Maintaining high attendance is crucial for creating an environment conducive to learning. As a reminder, our school has set a goal of 94% attendance every day this year. It's heartening to see Mrs. Flemer's 4th grade class leading by example.

We want to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance for all students. Absences exceeding 10% of the school year classify a student as chronically truant, and we are committed to supporting each student in reaching their full potential by ensuring regular attendance.

As a quick reminder, parents have three days to clear absences through the Adams Elementary Office. After three days, uncleared absences will become unexcused/truancies.

Congratulations again to Mrs. Flemer's class, and let's continue working together to foster a culture of consistent attendance and a love for learning at Adams Elementary!

To help Adams Elementary with increased attendance rates and allowing students that are absent to keep up with their work, Adams Elementary has started to implement Independent Study Contracts. If your students will be absent for 3-14 days, we are able to have them complete an Independent Study Contract. Based on the amount of work that is completed at the conclusion of the absence, students earn back days of attendance. The contract must be completed BEFORE the absences, so this is not for illness absences. Please contact Iliana Carvajal icarvavajalaguirre@nmusd.us or Joe Erven: jerven@nmusd.us for more information or to get a contract started. We have already had ten families complete contracts!

In the past couple of weeks, Adams Elementary have been transformed into a vibrant canvas of creativity as students from every grade have immersed themselves in the world of art, drawing inspiration from the legendary Vincent Van Gogh. The initiative, led by our dedicated Art Masters program, has allowed our students to explore their artistic talents and produce breathtaking masterpieces that pay homage to the iconic Dutch post-impressionist painter. Under the guidance of passionate teachers and with the support of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), students across all classes have delved into Van Gogh's unique style, characterized by bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and a profound connection to nature. From Starry Night to Sunflowers, our budding artists have not only studied but have also beautifully recreated some of Van Gogh's most famous works, infusing their own interpretations and flair. The culmination of this artistic journey will be celebrated later this year with the eagerly anticipated Art Expo, generously sponsored by our PTA. This event promises to be a visual feast, showcasing the talent and dedication of our students throughout the year. The art pieces, carefully curated from each classroom, will be on display for the entire community to appreciate and enjoy. Stay tuned for more details about this exciting event. Together, let's make our school a canvas of inspiration and imagination!

We are excited to celebrate the achievement of the following 1st grade students who have been giving their personal best within their reading groups. These students have mastered their early literacy skills within their current reading levels. Keep up the amazing work All-Stars! Congratulations to these dedicated 1st graders and we encourage all students to continue exploring the world of reading to achieve their personal reading milestones."

The Beyond Athletics After School Program gave out medals to all students who demonstrated good character. Good character is a commendable step towards fostering a generation of individuals who are not only physically active but also morally upright. As these young minds proudly wear their medals, they carry with them the invaluable lessons learned, preparing them for a future where character is as important as any academic or athletic achievement.

We want to send a huge thank you to the kinder team, Coach Kyle and KT Productions for supporting our kindergarten students with their dance performance on Friday. Our students did an amazing job!!!

This is the final week of re-introducing the Thinking Maps after winter break. This week our teachers and students will be focused on The Bridge Map which is used for seeing analogies and relationships. The Bridge Map should have a relating factor that allows the analogy to be read as a complete sentence.

This Map helps clarify information by showing how different topics or concepts are related to each other. Take a few minutes to engage in a family activity that will reinforce this type of thinking and learning for your child at home.

• Friday, January 26 - 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 - Evacuation Drill (rescheduled due to the rain last week) at 8:30am

• 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.

• Thursday, February 1 - Too Good for Drugs begins in 6th Grade Classrooms
• February 5-9 - Scholastic Book Fair in the MPR
• Friday, February 9 - Coffee with the Principal General PTA Meeting and Valentines Day Dance
• February 13-15 - 6th grade Science Camp
• February 19-23 - President's Week (No School)

Spring Enrichment Classes will begin the week of February 5th.

Class Confirmations were sent via email the week of January 19th.

There are a few spots left in our 1-3 Karate and 4-6 Soccer classes.

Please email jeyoung@nmusd.us if you have any questions,

would like to add your child to a class or be added to a waitlist.

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 school and press 2 to leave a message.

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.

• 2/16 - See's Candy Fundraiser

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2850 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Phone: (714) 424-7935

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Fax (714) 424-4701

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