Adams Family newsletter
November 25 - December 6
From the Principal's Desk
Hello Redhawks,
We hope that you are enjoying your weekend.
Just a friendly reminder that students do not have school starting Monday, November 25. School resumes on Monday, December 2. We hope that you and your families enjoy the holiday break.
Let's have a great week!
Adams Elementary
Important Dates
Monday, November 25th - December 2nd:
- No School for Students
Monday, December 2nd:
- School resumes for students
Tuesday, December 3rd:
- Adams PAC sponsored night at Zero Gravity
Wednesday, December 4th
Thursday, December 5th:
Friday, December 6th:
November's Character Strong Theme: Gratitude
Adams Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
12/3: Family night at Zero Gravity!
From the Desk of our School Social Worker
Association of Nigerian Nurses in Minnesota - Toys for Tots Program
- Email: felisilver@yahoo.com
- Phone: (612)267-0424
- Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14 years
- Intake: Email to register for toys. Must include parent names (first, last), phone number, address, children's names (first, middle, last), age, and gender.
- Registration: Deadline is Saturday, November 30
- Distribution: Information will be emailed to parents in mid-December for appointment time and date
- Description: Holiday Toys for Tots program
Christmas Committee and Toys for Joy - Christmas Registration
- Address: Anoka Armory 408 East Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303
- Phone: (763)323-4982
- Serves: Residents of Andover, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Bethel, Blaine, Burns, Cedar, Circle Pines, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, Saint Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming of northern Anoka County
- Eligibility: Families who are not receiving Christmas help from another organization. Parents must have legal custody of their children.
- Intake: Visit website for online application. Only online applications are accepted. Fill out the application carefully, including a wish list for each child. Gift requests are up to $35 value per child. Do not request video games or gift cards. When an application is approved, the applicant will receive an appointment listing time and date of their appointment.
- Registration: Tuesday, October 1 - Sunday, November 24
- Documents: ID with signature and proof of custody of children
- Distribution: A postcard will be sent to families with a notification of an appointment time between 8 am - 4:30 pm December 19 or 20. Families must arrive at their appointment time. Homebound families will be evaluated to determine if they can receive their toys via home delivery to their home.
- Description: Provides parents and legal guardians a toy and food program for pick up in a warehouse parking lot. Gift options are pre-bagged and may include new, non-nonviolent gifts, including mittens, hats, children's books, board games, sports ball, and stocking stuffers.
Mission for Evangelism and Holistic Development (MEHD) - Toys for Tots Program
- Address: 10506 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- Phone: (763)200-4062
- Email: aclinton807@gmail.com
- Serves: Residents of Anoka County
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 years
- Intake: Visit website to register. All information must be entered correctly to be considered for approval. Families will be contacted by email once approved.
- Registration: Tuesday, November 5 - Monday, December 9
- Distribution: Families will receive an email with distribution date and time
- Description: Holiday Toys for Tots program
From Our Volunteer Services Coordinator
On behalf of the staff and students of Adams Elementary, THANK YOU for the time and energy you have given to support our school. Just check out what you all have done in the last 3 months:
Angela - queen of the workroom + picture day with Becca
Becca & Ria - distributors of Every Meal
Beth, Kantu, & Liz - PAC extraordinaires
Candille - 5th grade mentor
Carrie, Charlotte, Christian, Gifty, Janet, Leslie, Matthew, Olivia, Stephanie, Tiffany, & Tonya - take-home project masters
Claudia & Nicole - hallway beautification
Coral, Ellie, Kevin, Thiennhu, & Zamzam - Skillbuilders tutors
Janet & Katelyn - book fair assistants
Josh & Said - vision & hearing screeners
Najwa - Veterans Day greeter
Gifty - open house help
Stephanie & Zaynab - back-to-school lunch helpers
We appreciate each and every one of you. If you haven't had the opportunity to help out yet, contact me at lisa.sanders@ahschools.us! We will find the right fit for you to get involved.
Community Education
Basketball Program
This basketball program delivers a structured, enjoyable, and informative sports experience. Emphasizing that youth sports encompass more than just abilities and results, we focus on imparting valuable sportsmanship values alongside teaching the game. Recognizing and honoring players who exemplify these values is central to our approach. Our goal is to empower children to thrive in life through the avenue of sports. There is a 4:05 pm session and a 5:15 pm session.
https://ahschools.ce.eleyo.com/course/12182/youth-fall-2024/elem-basketball-program#adael-3r5-f
Bricktopia Smash and N' Reel
Hulk smash...and so do you, but with a hammer built with LEGO® bricks. We’ll also build a hill climbing race car, a fishing rod, and more. We’ll use these projects to explore engineering concepts. Sign up today to smash...and learn!
https://ahschools.ce.eleyo.com/course/12231/youth-fall-2024/elem-bricktopia-smash-n-reel#adael-3m2-f
Board Gaming Club
Learn, play and have fun with popular tabletop games like Catan and classic games like Clue, Monopoly, and even Jenga.
https://ahschools.ce.eleyo.com/course/12041/youth-fall-2024/elem-board-gaming-club#adael-3x1-f
Family Tech Information
From Our Parent Educator
Adams Redhawks are Kind, Safe, Respectful and Responsible
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