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This week, Adams Elementary celebrated creativity as the Art Teach program from the Segerstrom Center brought the beauty of Chinese Brush Painting to our 2nd, 5th, and 6th-grade students. Under the guidance of the talented Mayee Futterman, students explored this traditional art form, blending delicate strokes and vibrant watercolors to produce stunning masterpieces.

The program offered students an opportunity to learn about the history and techniques of Chinese Brush Painting while expressing their creativity. Their finished artworks reflect both skill and imagination, showcasing the artistic potential of our students.

Thank you to Arts Teach and Mayee Futterman for inspiring a love for art at Adams Elementary. We are proud of our budding artists and look forward to more programs that enrich our students' educational experiences!

At Adams Elementary, we believe that strong literacy skills are the foundation for lifelong learning and success. We are thrilled to recognize our amazing 3rd-grade students for reaching significant milestones in their literacy journeys! Our students have shown tremendous perseverance and passion by reaching their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals. Their commitment to reading and advancing their comprehension skills highlights the importance of setting goals and achieving them through determination and hard work. Congratulations to our incredible readers in 3rd-grade! We are so proud of each of you for your hard work, focus, and love of learning. Keep shining, Adams All-Stars!

“As a parent, when you create space for your child to rest, you're teaching them that peace is important and taking care of themselves is essential”

During the busy holiday season, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by hectic schedules and long to-do lists. But some of the most memorable moments come from simply spending unhurried, quiet time with family. Whether it's gathering around the table for a peaceful moment, playing a game, or just enjoying each other's company without distractions, these calm moments offer the perfect opportunity for connection, reflection, and relaxation. Often, the best memories are made when we take the time to slow down and just be together.

Tips to help your children manage stress:

• Model how to manage stress
• Rest as a family mentally and physically
• Help children find ways of coping with big emotions
• Help them build toolbox breathing strategies
• Relaxing their muscle
• Listen to calming relaxing holiday music

*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

• Now through December 13 - Adams Elementary Toy Drive

• December 13 and 17 - Holiday Program Performances
• Upper Elementary Holiday program Friday, December 13featuring our...4th, 5th & 6th Graders
• Primary Elementary Holiday program Tuesday, December 17 featuring our...Preschool, TK, K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd

• Monday, December 16th, our 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students will participate in an exciting Bike Safety Event managed in collaboration with the City of Costa Mesa. Get ready to roll, Adams All-Stars! This hands-on experience will teach essential safety skills and promote safe riding practices. Students in these grades are encouraged to bring their bikes, scooters, and helmets for the event (the city will also be bringing a fleet of bikes and helmets for students to borrow). In the afternoon, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, students will take part in a "bike rodeo," a fun and educational activity that helps build riding confidence and reinforces key safety habits.

We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Volunteers will assist with helmet fittings and provide support for students navigating the bike rodeo course. If you can lend a hand, please contact the school office.

While our younger students in TK-3rd grade won’t participate in the rodeo, they will enjoy a special bike safety assembly designed just for them, ensuring everyone gains valuable knowledge about staying safe on two (or three) wheels.

Let’s come together to make this a fun and educational event for our students. See you on December 16th!

• December 20 - Last Day Before Winter Recess (school dismissed at 1:00pm)
• December 23-3 - Winter Recess

• 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!

At Adams Elementary, we strive to create a welcoming, supportive, and positive environment for all students. To ensure we’re continuing to meet these goals, students in grades 3-6 will participate in a short School Climate Survey. This important survey will provide valuable feedback to help us improve our campus climate and maintain our Platinum Status with the state PBIS commission. The survey consists of 12 simple statements that students will rate as Never, Sometimes, Often, or Always. These questions reflect their experiences at school, including topics such as feeling safe, behavior expectations, and access to adult support.

Here’s what students will consider:

1. I like Adams Elementary.
2. I feel like I do well in school.
3. Adams Elementary wants me to do well.
4. Adams Elementary has clear expectations for behavior.
5. Teachers and adults treat me with respect.
6. Good behavior is noticed at Adams Elementary.
7. I get along with other students.
8. I feel safe at Adams Elementary.
9. Students treat each other well at Adams Elementary.
10. There is an adult at Adams Elementary who will help me if I need.
11. Students in my class behave so that teachers can teach.
12. I know who to ask if I am having a difficult time with my emotions at Adams Elementary.

This survey is an important tool to ensure our school remains a safe and positive place for students to learn and grow. Be sure to check out the recent article in the Mesa Verde Magazine that highlights our PBIS Platinum Award and showcases our commitment to a supportive school culture! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the principal: Dr. Joe Erven: jerven@nmusd.us

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

Food will be available for families and individuals in need through a Drive-Thru Food Distribution on the second Saturday of the month at Christ Lutheran.

Complete this form and bring proof of registration and present email confirmation you received.

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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This is a great resource to get TB test done so you can volunteer at school!

Contact: 949-270-2100

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