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This is a reminder that Monday, January 20, 2025, is a non-student day in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We encourage you to take this time to reflect on Dr. King's legacy of equality, justice, and service.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” His words inspire us to embrace kindness, stand up for what is right, and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

As we honor his life and contributions, let us remember that each of us has the power to create a ripple effect of change through small, meaningful actions. Whether it’s lending a helping hand, practicing compassion, or striving for excellence, we can embody Dr. King’s values in our everyday lives.

Thank you for your continued partnership in fostering a community of learning, respect, and growth.

Adams Elementary

STEM Night is on Wednesday, January 22

We’re so excited for STEM Night, happening in just one week at Adams Elementary! Bring the whole family for an evening packed with discovery, creativity, and fun for the entire family.

🗓 When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
🎉 Time: Events begin at 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Adams Elementary

🌟 Event Highlights:

Egg Drop Challenge

• Pick up your kit: Starting Wednesday, January 15, after school, from the front office (while supplies last!).
• Challenge time: Bring your completed contraption to STEM Night! The Egg Drop will take place in the Quad from 5:15–5:30 PM.
• 📌 Important Reminder for the Egg Drop Challenge: Be sure to write your first and last name on your kit bag before the event!
• 🏆 Prizes: Students whose eggs survive the fall will receive medals!

Special Guests:

• 🦎 Reptiles: A chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating creatures!
• 🦖 Dinosaur Rocks: Explore prehistoric wonders with an interactive experience you won’t forget.

Classroom Activities:

• ✈️ Create your own paper airplane and test its flight.
• 🛹 Experiment with physics by making a hoverboard.
• 🍦 Get hands-on with science by making your own ice cream.
• 🏗 Build a tower to withstand an earthquake and put it to the test.
• 🚤 Craft a foil boat and see how many marbles it can carry.
• 🤖 Watch our students showcase their skills in a robotics scrimmage.
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This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to come together, learn, and have fun in a welcoming environment.

Don’t miss this exciting evening filled with STEM adventures and innovation. We can’t wait to see you there!

Coach Wooden believed and taught that the most important responsibility each of us had to ourselves was to do everything we could to achieve our own potential. He offered his Pyramid of Success and his definition of Success as a guide, stepping stones to help young people understand what it really takes to make the effort – 100% – to fulfill their potential and do their best. Every couple of weeks, our students will focus on one or two character traits from Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success. Positive examples of students exemplifying the character traits will be recognized with the Pyramid of Success Awards. Classroom lessons will reinforce elements of the Pyramid of Success. Additionally, whole school assemblies will feature character traits from Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success.

For the next two 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 requires 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 the 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. I have attached classroom lesson ideas to help support the theme of cooperation. We will give out the cooperation awards on January 12.

Students at Adams Elementary participated in Recess Art on Thursday. Students painted with watercolors and incorporated numbers into their pieces of art. A big thank you to the Adams PTA for providing volunteers for this amazing activity!

We are so proud to celebrate our kindergarten students who have met their Acadience/Early Reading mid-year benchmarks! Your hard work, determination, and love of learning have truly paid off.

This is a big step in your reading journey, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing progress you will continue to make. Keep reaching for the stars and know that we are cheering you on every step of the way!

Congratulations, Kindergarteners! 🎉📚🌟

We are thrilled to recognize the classroom that achieved perfect attendance last week! A big congratulations to Ms. Martinez's class for setting a fantastic example of commitment and teamwork. Your dedication to being at school every day is something to be proud of! Consistent attendance is incredibly important for elementary students. Every school day provides students with opportunities to learn, connect with their classmates, and build foundational skills that set them up for future success. When students attend regularly, they don’t miss out on important lessons, hands-on activities, and valuable classroom discussions. Attendance also fosters a sense of responsibility and helps students feel more connected to their school community. Thank you, Mrs. Martinez's class, for leading the way with your commitment to being here every day. Let’s keep up the great attendance, All-Stars!

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of Adym, a student here at Adams Elementary, who has achieved extraordinary success in junior pickleball! Adym recently competed in the Junior Pickleball PPA and medaled in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, including earning a GOLD medal in mixed doubles! Adym’s hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport have earned him a spot among the top 5 junior pickleball players in the country. This is a remarkable achievement, and we are so proud to have such a talented athlete as part of our school community. Congratulations, Adym! Your Adams Elementary family is cheering you on as you continue to rise and shine in the world of pickleball. 🎉🏅🏓

Calling all soccer enthusiasts! The Newport-Mesa Soccer Classic is an exciting tournament for students in 3rd-6th grade from public and private schools in Newport and Costa Mesa.

We’re looking for coaches to help make this event a success! If you're interested, please start preparing by applying as a Level 1 volunteer through the NMUSD online volunteer application: https://web.nmusd.us/departments/human-resources/volunteer-information

As a Level 1 volunteer, you’ll need to complete and submit certain certifications and sign a volunteer agreement. Have questions about the process? Contact the District Volunteer Coordinator at 714-424-5007 for assistance.

Join us in supporting our young athletes and making this tournament an unforgettable experience!

• Please note there has been a change to the 2024-25 elementary student calendar; students are required to attend school on March 12, 2025. The elementary non-student day, previously scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, during Parent Conference Week, will be moved to Friday, June 6, 2025.

• The last day of school for all students will now be Thursday, June 5, 2025

• Tuesday January 21 at 3:15pm - School Site Council in room 11A.

• January 22, 2025, 5:30-7:00pm, STEM Night.
• Get ready for a night of discovery, creativity, and fun as we dive into the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with engaging activities and exciting exhibits for all ages!

• Kinder 100 Days of Learning - January 29th

At Adams Elementary, we know that parent input is essential to our school’s growth and success. We’d love for you to share your experience on GreatSchools.org! Your feedback helps other families learn more about our school and supports our continued improvement.

Be a part of the Adams Community and help our students have a great experience at Adams Elementary. You can join (or renew) your Adams PTA Membership at Join PTA.

Check out our school menu for January!

• Breakfast
• Lunch

LET’S GO COSTA MESA – A FREE RIDESHARE PROGRAM

The City of Costa Mesa has launched Let’s Go Costa Mesa, a new on-demand rideshare service in partnership with Circuit Inc. that offers free, clean energy transportation to residents with limited or no access to a personal automobile, though all members of the community are welcome to use the service. Let’s Go Costa Mesa is intended for short local trips within a specific service area consisting of Westside Costa Mesa and College Park south of Joann Street and the area surrounding the East 17th Street shopping district bounded by East 18th Street on the north and East 16th Street on the south (see attached flyer for map).

Let’s Go Costa Mesa will operate seven days a week, up to 10 hours per day, as part of a four-year pilot program. Rides are free, and are available within the service area Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To use the service, residents and visitors are encouraged to download the Ride Circuit app on the App Store or Google Play or call the hotline at (949) 828-2065. For more info about the program, please click here.

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