OCTOBER

• 22 - STEAM Info & Orientation meeting (PTA & Foundation), 8:00 - 8:45 am,📍MPR
• 24 - Thursday Gathering, 7:45 - 8:30 am,📍ABES Black Top
• 28 - Coffee with Principal, 8:00 - 9:00 am, 📍Library
• 28 - Red Ribbon Week (PTA), 10/28 - 11/1
• 29 - All School Rainbow Picture Day (PTA)
  
• 31 - Halloween Costume Parade, 7:50 am, 📍ABES Black Top

NOVEMEBER:

• 6 - ABES Professional Growth Day, 12 Noon dismissal
• 11 - Veterans Day - No School

• 14 - PTA Association Meeting, 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM, 📍MPR

• 18-22 - Parent Teacher Conference Week (detailed dismissal schedule TBA)
• 21 - Restaurant Fundraiser (PTA), 📍Kebab Shop

• 25-29 - District Recess (Thanksgiving Break; no school）

📌 2024-25 ABES Dates to Remember

We have been dealing with some pesky ant infestations in a few classrooms recently. Ants have made their way into our students' backpacks and lunch bags! We have submitted multiple work orders and our maintenance team has treated the areas several times, but the issue still lingers. With the cooler weather, we're hopeful things will improve soon. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through this!

📅 Date: Thursday, October 31st

⏰ Time: 7:50-8:15 AM

📍Location: ABES Track

ABES families are invited to watch the parade on the grass in the center of the track. Gates will open at 7:45 AM; please enter through the ESS gates after drop-off.

Important Costume Guidelines:

• No handheld accessories like wands, hooks, swords, fake guns, or knives
• No fake blood or overly scary costumes (let's keep it fun for our youngest Ravens!)
• Faces should be visible (medical face masks allowed)
• Deflate any inflatable costume parts during classes
• Dressing up is optional
• Ensure your child is comfortable and consider sending a change of clothes if needed.

As the leaves turn and the air gets cooler, something magical happens: millions of butterflies, known as monarchs, begin their long journey south. Did you know that in Mexico, one of the countries where Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated, some people believe these butterflies are the spirits of loved ones returning to visit? The fluttering butterflies remind everyone that love and memories can travel across time and space, bringing joy and comfort during this beautiful celebration of life and remembrance.

Many cultures honor deceased loved ones with a Day of the Dead celebration. In Mexico and other Latin American countries, people celebrate the Day of the Dead, in China people honor the Qingming Festival 清明节, in Guatemala people celebrate the Kite Festival, and in Ireland people celebrate the Samhain Festival. As part of our Science, Social Studies, and History connections, students at ABES will be learning about Día de los Muertos. They may be reading about the monarch butterfly migration, making paper marigolds, or learning about the rich symbolism and history behind this celebration of life with the goal of fostering cultural understanding, promoting empathy, encouraging appreciation for diverse traditions, and allowing students to connect to their own heritage.

We are seeking volunteers with an interest in helping create and build a new program to enrich students' experiences. Please attend the informational meeting on Tuesday, 10/22 at 8 AM to find out how you can get involved. Thank you to Foundation for the funding and PTA for implementing the program.

Do you want to get the extra sweets out of your home from trick or treating? Please bring in candy between November 1st and November 5th. A collection bin will be in the Office. Sunray Pediatric Dentistry will give PTA a donation of 50¢ per pound of candy collected! All candies will be given to our troops. This is a great event our AB families have supported for several years.

Have you joined the Adobe Bluffs PTA yet? As of today, we have 198 PTA members at Adobe Bluffs! That equates to 1/3 of our student population! If we reach 225 PTA members (students, included) by December 1st, there will be a special surprise for the whole school! Join PTA today! https://jointotem.com/ca/san-diego/adobe-bluffs-elementary-pta

Please contact our V.P. of Membership, Qian Luo, at membership@adobebluffspta.com for more information!

This year Red Ribbon Week is 10/28-11/1. Your students will receive the attached flyer in their red folders which outlines each days' themes and challenges. On Tuesday 10/29 the students will be in our famous rainbow picture which appears on our yearbooks. The flyer indicates which color shirt/sweater your child should wear by grade level. It will be a fun and creative week!

Thank you all for ordering Spirit Wear! Some orders were fulfilled partially or entirely based on stock we already had on hand. If you placed an order for Spirit Wear and have not received anything yet, we will have the items by the end of the week barring any issues at the print shop. Thank you for your patience.

We do have a limited quantity of sizes in red (5th, all), orange (4th), yellow (3rd), green (2nd) and blue (1st) on hand if you do want to get a shirt. There are also a handful of red adult size shirts remaining. Please send an email to programs@adobebluffspta.com for more details.

Traffic Circle October volunteer slots are available! Student safety is a priority, so if you have 15 minutes to help in the morning it would be greatly appreciated!