FELICITA FAMILY NEWS

👋 Hello Bobcat Families,

With just 3.5 weeks left in the school year, excitement is in the air! We’re so proud of everything our Bobcats have accomplished, and we’re looking forward to ending the year on a high note!

🌼 Mrs. Higginbotham

Today, Sunday, our Felicita Girls on the Run Team, completed a 5K in Mission Bay. It was such a pleasure to watch our students and staff accomplish this milestone! Well done, girls! You did it!

Thanks to the Bobcat Cheer Squad for always cheering us on and showing up! 📣

This week our ReDesign Team pitched to the EUSD Design Team. Our ideas were very well-received!

Here are some of the "Big Moves" that will roll out over the course of the next 5 years:

Big Move #1: Using the Global Competence Framework to: Investigate the World, Recognize Perspectives, Communicate Ideas, and Take Action!

Big Move #2: Start Felicita Families: Pair students up into "Families" so they get to know students in other grades. They will keep the same "family" throughout their entire time at Felicita. Family time will be a mix of learning, bonding, and fun!

Big Move #3: Explore Classes: We will be designing engaging classes based on student interest once a month.

Big Move #4: Student Leadership with a Focus on Public Speaking.

Big Move #5: Staff Learning More about Global Education Every Year!

We also want to have a very clear identity on who a Bobcat is.

Who is a Bobcat? Bobcats:

-Are Leaders

-Are Public Speakers

-Impact Their Community

-Have a Global Perspective

-Are Family!

Our new slogan: Think Global, Act Local! We will use these ideas to make a difference in our local communities, and eventually, the world! 🌎

Big thanks to the ReDesign Team pictured below:

Ms. Hodgson, Ms. Stepan, Ms, Hodge, Ms. Lyon, and Ms. Zammit!

Family Math Night is Coming!

This night is open to all Felicita students and their families on Thursday, May 29, 5:00 - 6:30 PM. It will be an evening of fun, games, and learning for the whole family! Learn how to make math fun at home.

Come enjoy Pattern Bracelets, Estimation Jars, Bears in the Cave, Bowling for Math, Salute, Race to $1.00, and much more! See you there!

Last week, ELAC got the opportunity to go in 4 classrooms and see ELD in action! They saw students reading, writing, speaking, and listening to each other. Thank you to Ms. Dame, Ms. Stepan, Ms. Ortiz, and Ms. Tournas for opening up your classrooms for parents!

We thank the 23-25 ELAC Board for their service. They have helped make Felicita a better place!

President - Guadalupe Chavez

Vice President - Esperanza Baltazar

Secretary - Rosalba Ayala

DELAC Rep - Leticia Baltazar

We welcome the incoming 25-26 ELAC Board:

President - Paola Alvarado

Vice President - Juan Manuel Sandoval

Secretary - Arelys Martinez

This week, Ms. Laura, our Family Liaison, taught a Latino Literacy Program to parents. This program is to establish a family reading routine with your children, share stories and learn together as a family using bilingual books. It is not too late to join every Wednesday 4/30-6/4 at 8:15 Room 28!

Free English classes every Monday starting 5/5 at 8:15 AM in Room 28. Space is limited! Call Laura Aguilera at 760-432-2444 to reserve your spot!

Congrats to Ms. Haas' class for winning the Kids Heart Challenge! They had both the highest number of families registered and the most money in donations! As their reward, they got to silly string Coach E! So fun!

This week, we will begin iReady testing in K-5th grades, starting with ELA this week. Please be sure to have your student come on time to school, well rested with a good night's sleep, and make sure they get breakfast. This is a very important test! Encourage them to do their best!

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Only cars that display a valid handicap parking placard should park in the handicap parking spaces. This is extremely important for these spaces to be available to families with...

The YMCA interest form will close on May 21st at 6 PM. Please submit interest prior to that date.

The Interest Form for EUSD’s 2025–26 Before and After School Programs (BASP) is now available on the Before and After School Programs page of the EUSD website. Families were also sent a Thrillshare email with full details and the form link.

If you’re interested in having your TK–8th grade student participate next school year, please complete the Interest Form. While the form will remain open all year, Round 1 applications must be submitted by Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. Families who apply by this date will be notified of enrollment status (enrolled or waitlisted) in mid-June.

Please note: Enrollment is not first-come, first-served. Priority is given to foster and homeless youth, students eligible for free/reduced-price meals, and English learners, per CDE funding guidelines. If more students apply than spots available, a lottery will be held.

For more details or to submit your form, visit the EUSD website!

Save the date! 5th grade promotion will be on 6/10. 5th Graders will have a special hot breakfast in the MPR from 8:00-8:30. At 8:30 we will open the gates to families and begin the promotion ceremony immediately following at approximately 8:45 AM. Tickets not required. Important details to note:

• NO NOISE MAKERS will be permitted. Thank you for respecting our student's with sensory sensitivities.
• If you bring balloons, they must either be tied to the fence or behind the last row of seats. We cannot have anyone's view blocked.
• Money leis need to be taken home after the ceremony. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen leis, gifts, etc.
• Parents, if you choose to sign your student out after promotion, you must have a valid picture ID and sign out in the front office. No exceptions!

Hello Felicita Families!
Returning Student Registration for 2025-2026 is now open!

Please check your emails for instructions. Make use of the forgot password option if necessary.
All 5th grade students will also need to register as returned students going to Del Dios or any middle school within our district. Please let the office know if you are planning to move or make changes.
Thank you!

Hello Felicita Families!
The YMCA is now open to enroll for 2025/26. You can find information on our Expanded Learning page.
It will ask for your student’s lunch number. If you need help for that I.D. please call our office and we can assist.

Help us reach our attendance goal of 94% average daily attendance!

Regular student attendance plays a critical role in our collective mission to ensure every student achieves their fullest potential.

Why Attendance Should Be a Top Priority:

1. Academic Achievement: Regular attendance is fundamental to student success. Each school day is a building block in the learning process. Consistent attendance helps students keep up with coursework, understand key concepts, and perform better academically.

2. Social and Emotional Development: School is a place where students develop crucial social skills and emotional resilience. Frequent absences can hinder their ability to form strong relationships with peers and teachers, impacting their overall development.

3. Future Opportunities: Consistent attendance is linked to higher graduation rates and better long-term outcomes, including higher education and career prospects. By prioritizing attendance, we are directly contributing to students' future success.

4. School Culture: Regular attendance fosters a positive school culture and enhances the learning environment for everyone. It creates a sense of community and ensures that all students have equal access to the resources and support they need.

This month, we will continue to focus on improving attendance. Here are the attendance winners with the least amount of absences:

TK/K: Ms. Hudson's Class

1st Grade: Ms. Dame's' Class

2nd Grade: Ms. Beeghgly's Class

3rd Grade: Ms. Illich's Class

4th/5th Grade: Ms. Roberts' Class

Keep it up, Bobcats, and remember, every day counts!

We’re down to the last two weeks of our Spring Attendance Challenge, which ends on Friday, May 30th!

Classes are competing to win their very own Family Day at Lunch on June 4th—a fun celebration they won’t want to miss!

Each day a student is present, their class can earn points, so parents play a key role in helping their child’s class win. Remember: Every Day Counts!

Thank you for your continued support in making attendance a priority. Let’s finish strong!

MAY

5/22 CSAC Meeting

5/26 Memorial Day No School

5/27 3 in 1 Drill

5/28 Recess Reimagined 🛝🎳🎯🃏

5/29 Family Math Night ➕➖➗🟰📐📏

5/30 End of Trimester 3

JUNE

6/2 PTA Exec Board Meeting

6/3 Recess Reimagined 🛝🎳🎯🃏

6/4 Career Day

6/5 Fire Drill 🔥

6/6 ROAR Assembly

6/6 Kindergarten Promotion at 1:30 PM

6/10 5th Grade Promotion at 8:45 AM

6/11 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game

6/11 Minimum Day School Out at 12:10 PM

6/11 Report Cards Issued

6/11 Last Day of School! 😎🌴⛵🏄🏻‍♂️

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Teaming up for the Success of Every Learner!