All-Star News

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Dear Adams Families,

As we reflect on this past year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible partnership we share with our students, families, and community. Your ongoing support, involvement, and dedication have made this school year truly special. Together, we’ve created a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where our students continue to grow, learn, and shine. During this holiday season, we hope you find time to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories with loved ones. May your days be filled with warmth, joy, and the magic that this season brings.

Please note that the Adams Elementary Office will be closed from December 23rd to January 3rd. We look forward to welcoming our students back on January 4th, ready for new adventures in learning and growth.

Thank you for being an essential part of our Adams Elementary family. We are excited about all that lies ahead in the new year and look forward to continuing this incredible journey together. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and peaceful holiday season!

Dr. Joe Erven

School Principal

This week, our Adams Elementary All-Stars took important steps toward becoming safer and more confident bike riders. On Monday, our 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students participated in an exciting Bike Rodeo led by Walk N’ Rollers. During this hands-on experience, students practiced essential biking skills such as navigating obstacles, signaling turns, and following road safety rules—all while having fun! Meanwhile, our TK-3rd grade students attended an engaging and interactive bike safety assembly. They learned about helmet safety, crossing streets safely, and being alert while riding bikes, scooters, and skateboards. The assembly reinforced the importance of being responsible riders and staying safe while enjoying outdoor activities. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the City of Costa Mesa for their continued support of our Adams All-Stars. Through community partnerships like these, our students gain valuable life skills that help keep them safe both on and off campus. We are proud of our students’ enthusiasm and commitment to learning how to ride safely. Keep rolling, All-Stars!

A big thank you to all of the Adams All-Stars who donated toys to Colette’s Children’s House in Huntington Beach. Our All-Stars truly understand the season of giving and helped make the holiday season happier for many local children. We want to send a special thank you to Mrs. Dorain, Mrs. Harvey and Adams Elementary Student Council for organizing.

Our Adams Elementary All-Stars shone brightly during our holiday performances on Friday, December 13th, and Tuesday, December 17th! Our talented students filled the air with holiday cheer through their beautiful songs, warming hearts and putting everyone in the festive spirit. Their dedication and hard work truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of their outstanding performances. A special thank you goes out to Ms. Harrison, whose leadership, creativity, and passion made these performances unforgettable. Her thoughtful planning and special finales featuring large groups of students were truly magical and added a joyful touch that brought the entire school community together. We were delighted to see so many All-Star families join us to celebrate the season and support our students. Thank you for being a part of these memorable events and for making our holiday celebrations even more special. Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season filled with music, love, and cherished memories!

A big congratulations to Mrs. Ball’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. Ball's class, for leading the way with your commitment to being here every day. Let’s keep up the great attendance, All-Stars!

*No Enrichment during conference week or non-student days

• 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

• 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!

The California School Dashboard has been updated for the 2023/2024 school year, and Adams Elementary has a lot to celebrate! Our school’s hard work and dedication to student success are reflected in significant improvements across multiple key indicators.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Language Arts Achievement: Adams Elementary jumped two performance bands, earning a "high" designation in this critical area.
• English Learner Proficiency: Our English Learners made remarkable progress, moving from "very low" to "very high" in proficiency—an incredible leap of five performance levels!
• Suspension Rate: We’ve improved from a "low" to "high" designation in this area. This positive trend highlights the effectiveness of our focus on proactive discipline measures to support better behavior.

These achievements are a testament to the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and families, as well as the success of programs and initiatives we’ve implemented to support academic and social-emotional growth. Want to learn more? Check out the detailed data in the California School Dashboard by viewing the slide deck linked here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s3TzRQetEKXcrOtUtipNj9fSL3926V63JnHLZomsPNM/edit#slide=id.g31b868bddd2_0_13. Together, we’re making Adams Elementary a place where every student thrives!

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 December!

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Winter Camp Costa Mesa operates for two (2) weeks during NMUSD's Winter Recess.

Week 1: December 23 - 27, 2024

Week 2: December 30 - January 3, 2025

Camp will not be in session on December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

Registration Locations

• Online: www.cmclassesonline.com
  • Week 1 (Activity # 19973)
  • Week 2 (Activity # 19974)

• City Hall: 77 Fair Drive
• Downtown Recreation Center: 1860 Anaheim Avenue

LET’S GO COSTA MESA – A FREE RIDESHARE PROGRAM – (postcard attached)

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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