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This week, Adams Elementary had the incredible opportunity to welcome Imagination Machine, a talented group of performers who turned our students’ creative writing into live performances! The energy in the room was electric as actors brought our young writers' words to life with humor, enthusiasm, and a touch of theatrical magic. Leading up to the assembly, students submitted their original stories, filled with imaginative characters, adventurous plots, and creative twists. The performers then selected a variety of student pieces to transform into engaging, interactive skits. Watching their ideas come alive on stage was an unforgettable experience for both the writers and the audience! These assemblies not only celebrate student creativity but also inspire a love for storytelling and writing. Seeing their words in action motivates students to keep imagining, writing, and sharing their ideas with the world. A huge thank you to Imagination Machine for sparking joy and creativity in our students, and to our Adams Elementary teachers for encouraging young authors every day. We can’t wait to see what our students create next!

Adams Elementary students had a unique and unforgettable learning experience this week as Superior Court Judge Azar visited Mrs. Rossmann’s classroom to lead a mock trial! Bringing real-world legal expertise into the classroom, Judge Azar guided students through a historical reenactment of the infamous Salem Witch Trials—but with a modern twist. Using today’s courtroom rules and legal procedures, students took on the roles of judges, attorneys, witnesses, and jury members as they worked through the case. They examined evidence, made arguments, and debated fair verdicts, experiencing firsthand how due process and the justice system operate today. This interactive lesson not only deepened students' understanding of history but also helped them develop critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills. Having a real judge facilitate the process made the experience even more meaningful, as students gained insight into the legal profession and the importance of justice. A huge thank you to Judge Azar for inspiring our students and making history come alive in such an engaging way!

Congratulations to our incredible 2nd-6th grade students who have been recognized for their outstanding achievement on the STAR Reading and STAR Math assessments! These students demonstrated remarkable growth and/or scored above grade level, showcasing their dedication and hard work. We are so proud of their commitment to learning and excellence—way to shine, All-Stars! Keep reaching for the stars and striving for success! ⭐📚➗✨

This week, our incredible 3rd-grade students reached an exciting milestone—meeting their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals! Their dedication to reading, commitment to learning, and enthusiasm for books have truly shined. Through AR, students have been building strong reading habits, challenging themselves with new books, and demonstrating their comprehension skills. We are so proud of their hard work and perseverance! A big congratulations to our 3rd graders for this achievement—keep turning the pages and reaching new goals! 📖✨

A huge shout-out to Mrs. Harvey’s class for having the best attendance last week—an incredible 100% attendance rate! Her students showed outstanding commitment by being present and on time every single day. Attendance is a key factor in student success. When students are in school consistently, they stay engaged, build strong learning habits, and make the most of every opportunity to grow. Let’s all strive for great attendance by making sure students arrive on time and ready to learn each day. Keep up the great work, Mrs. Harvey’s class! Who will be next to achieve 100% attendance? Let’s make every day count—because attendance matters!

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 week, we will be focusing on Skill and Fitness:

• Skill: “Practice makes perfect.” Be good at what you do! Lean the subject! Master the task whether it is geography or gymnastics. You have to know what you’re doing and be able to do it quickly and properly. To improve your level of SKILL takes practice, study and repetition, repetition, repetition.
• Fitness: “Act, eat and think right.” To do your best -100%- and succeed you must eat right, think right, and act right! True happiness comes from the things that cannot be taken away from you. Making the full effort to do the right thing can never be taken away from you. If you see others breaking the rules tell yourself, “They are only hurting themselves and they are teaching me what not to do!

• Friday, February 14 - Valentine's Day Dance 5pm-7pm

• February 17th-21st. President's Week (No school)

• Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Adams Fun Run
• Tk-3rd: 8:40am to 9:30am
• 4th-6th: 9:40am to 10:30am

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Go to MYBOOSTER.COM and register your child. Go to “Sign Up” Enter Adams Elementary School, and enter your information. Make sure to include your child’s teacher’s name. Then, send family and friends the donation link.

OR an envelope will be sent home next week to collect cash and check donations. All envelopes need to be turned into the office by 2/14 at the latest.

Donation collection closes on 2/27(One Week after Event Day)

Prizes will be given out to each student for money raised. Classes can earn popsicle parties and pizza parties for registering on MYBOOSTER.COM and raising the most money as a class. The top 4 students who raise the most money get to make a human sundae out of Dr. Erven!

• Wednesday, March 5th at 8:30am - TK and Kinder Orientation

• March 10th - 15th - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Please note that school will be in session every day, with dismissal at 1:30 PM.

Book Reviewed: Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone

Reviewers: Aitana Esteban Rodriguez and Luna Romero (3rd Grade)

Why did you enjoy this book so much?

Both: It was so funny and crazy! It was very interesting and J.K. Rowling makes another world that you can imagine being in.

Who was your favorite character?

Luna: For me, it was Fred and George – the Weasley twins. They are always playing tricks and joking around.

Aitana: I liked Harry. He was interesting, fun and smart.

What was your favorite part of the story?

Luna: When the characters used the Leviosa charm (a levitation spell to make things fly). It was always a crazy and interesting part when that happened.

Aitana: When Snape tried to steal the Sorceror’s Stone. It was shocking and exciting!

Would you recommend this book to other kids?

Both: Yes!! It takes a while to read but it’s worth it. It’s not too hard to read even though it’s long. It’s funny and interesting with magic and good characters. Also, you feel like you’re in another world when you’re reading it. We would love to be at the school and practice Hogwart spells!

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Check out our school menu for February!

• 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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Contact: 949-270-2100

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