All-Star News

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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 Self control and Determination:

• Self Control: “Discipline yourself so others do not have to do it for you! Be in control of how you behave. Good judgement requires SELF-CONTROL of your feelings. Bad judgement comes from poor SELF-CONTROL. How can you perform at your best when you are using bad judgement?”.
• Determination: Success takes a lot of time and will bring a lot of set-backs. Don’t quit; don’t back down; keep trying time and time again! You may have to start over. Your may have to go around, or over, or under. But, do not quit! Stay the course. Quitters will not succeed because success takes a lot of determination”.

TK and Kinder students at Adams Elementary had the opportunity to visit Centennial Farms this week. Our students had the opportunity to hold chicks, hear about milk production and see various livestock. Thank you to our amazing teachers and parent volunteers for making this happen for our All-Stars!!!

Today, our TK families and students gathered for a memorable Thanksgiving feast that filled our hearts and bellies! It was a joy to see families enjoying a delicious meal with their little ones and celebrating the season of gratitude together. A special highlight of the day was the incredible performance by our TK students, who charmed everyone with their enthusiasm and talent. It was truly a moment to treasure. Thank you to our amazing families for joining us and to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Your efforts and support make our Adams Elementary community so special. Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🦃🍂

We are thrilled to recognize our Adams All-Star students for exemplifying the Pyramid of Success character trait: Cooperation! These remarkable students have shown what it truly means to work together to achieve shared goals.

As Coach Wooden said:
"If you wish to be heard, listen. Cooperation means working together in all ways to accomplish the common goal. It also allows individuals to move forward together instead of going off in different directions. Two horses pulling a wagon must move in the same direction or their wagon does not move.”

These students have embraced the spirit of teamwork, showing kindness, respect, and the ability to unite efforts with their peers. Thank you for being an inspiration to your classmates and helping our school community thrive.

Keep shining, All-Stars! 🌟

Congratulations to our November PLTW STEM students of the month! These outstanding students have exemplified exceptional problem-solving skills and grit in the STEM Lab, making them stand out as future scientists and engineers. Their hard work, determination, and passion for learning have set a high standard for their peers. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to see how they will continue to grow and inspire others in their stem journey! Keep up the amazing work All-STARS!!!

TK – Kenley in Gealer's class – eagerly sharing her knowledge of solids and liquids.

K – Liv in Manseau's class – enthusiastically learning about the different parts of the human body.

1st Grade – Israel in Herrera's class – building a shelter with carefully thought-out components to keep an animal safe and dry in the rain.

2nd Grade – Kameron in Paulson's class – utilizing what he learned about insulating materials to help his team make a cooler that kept an ice pop frozen for 30 minutes.

3rd Grade – Rene in Martinez's class – applying his knowledge of simple machines to help his team create a device to rescue a stuck tiger.

4th Grade – Saul in Howell's class – creating an extremely life-like bird beak prosthesis for an eagle to help it eat again.

5th Grade – Ethan in Harvey's class – developing and carrying out a solid elasticity testing procedure to make sure a rubber band was safe enough to use in a child’s toy.

6th Grade – Lucero in Rossmann's class – successfully tracing the path of transmission of the mystery virus through a school and writing a case report to help future contact tracers.

Congratulations to the 2nd grade students at Adams Elementary for reaching their early literacy benchmarks. Your hard work and dedication to reading has paid off and we are proud of your achievement. Keep up the great work and continue to explore the exciting world of books!

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!

Adams Elementary showcased its theatrical talent with a captivating performance of Matilda. Students brought the beloved characters to life with remarkable acting, singing, and dancing. The dedication of the cast, crew, and staff created a magical experience for the audience, leaving them in awe of the students' abilities and teamwork. This production highlighted the importance of arts in education, encouraging creativity and confidence in our students. A heartfelt thanks goes to everyone involved in making Matilda a memorable event! Thank you to Active Learning and our After School Team for putting together this wonderful performance!

Thank you to all our families who shared an interest in and/or participated in our Fall Enrichment Classes. Dance, Musical Theater, and Soccer were all such a success this season! As we look forward to our Spring Enrichment Classes beginning in January, we would like your feedback.

Please use the QR code or link on the flyer below to share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. We would also like to hear from your kids too! Please encourage them to fill out a separate form with their experience during Fall Enrichment. The last day to submit the feedback form is Friday, December 6th.

Thank you so much!

• 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

• Monday, November 25 - Adams Kinder Family Feast from 11:00 to 11:45am

• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Recess

• Friday, December 6 - ELAC meeting at 8:30 am

• Now through December 13 - Adams Elementary Toy Drive

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

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 November!

• Breakfast
• Lunch

We are happy to welcome volunteers to our campus. Volunteering is a perfect opportunity to become more familiar with our school and support your child’s teacher.

Adams volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application through the NMUSD website and check in at the office each time through our Raptor System. Please see the link: NMUSD Volunteers. Once your application is approved, you will receive a notification. All cleared volunteers will then complete an orientation at Adams.

Please note that field trip volunteers need to go through the volunteer/visitor system before attending a field trip.

Attendance is very important to a child’s success in school. Students are expected to be here each day on time and ready to learn. However, we understand that there are occasions where an absence may occur. Please be sure to contact the absence hotline to report all absences at 714-424-4702.

Did you know? Research shows that chronically absent students (students with 10% absences over the school year = 18 absences) are less likely to read on grade level by 3rd grade, are more likely to score lower on standardized tests, get suspended in middle school, and are at least four times more likely to not complete high school.

Attendance Matters!!!

All teachers and Adams staff have been trained on the Standard Response Protocol. This protocol allows everyone on site to use clear and common language during emergency responses. Whenever emergency drills are held at Adams Elementary (dates are all posted on the Adams Elementary website), we will inform our parent community through our weekly newsletter.

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!

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