FELICITA FAMILY NEWS

👋 Hello Bobcat Families,

Thanks to all who attended Open Houses and made it a great success! Our Bobcats loved showing off their work! I saw so many amazing projects, great writing, and lots of fun pictures and slideshows!

Let's keep up the good work all the way until the end!

🌼 Mrs. Higginbotham

Several students worked hard and reclassified as Fluent English Proficient. We celebrated them at Open House. Great job, Bobcats! 👏🎉

This week, we will begin CAASPP testing in 5th grade with the CAST Science Test. Please be sure to have your 5th grader 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! 💪

Congrats to our new 25-26 PTA Exec Board! You may recognize a few of these faces. Thank you to these fantastic volunteers!

Lucy Martinez, VP of Programs

Sandra Flores, Treasurer

Nicole Fish, VP of Membership

Brenda Mejia, Historian

Ifaath Smeke, Secretary

Hello Felicita Families!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th – May 9th , and the theme is ‘One in a Melon’. We are excited to shower our teachers with gratitude! If you would like your student to

gift their teacher something special, here are a few ideas:

1. Handwritten notes or cards. Example: “You are One in a Melon because….”

2. Watermelon-themed treat bags. Include watermelon gum, pink starburst, green

Jolly Ranchers, or anything red, pink, or green.

3. Watermelon Fans (Paper Craft). Color or paint a paper plate like watermelons,

fold it accordion style, and tape a popsicle stick to it for a cute desk fan.

4. DIY Bookmarks. Use a cardstock or construction paper with a watermelon

design or quote. Include messages like “Thanks for helping me grow!”

5. Small Potted Plant. Decorate the pot with watermelon colors or a small sticker.

Friday, May 9th we will provide lunch for the teachers & staff sponsored by our Felicita

Families. If you would like to contribute, please contact: Laura Aguilera (Family Liaison)

at laguilera@eusd.org. Participation is voluntary.

This week, the TK-3rd graders are having a blast working together on teamwork with the parachute!

The 3rd-5th grade learned the importance of CPR and how to do compressions. Ask them what they learned!

As well, the 5th graders continue to complete the Fitnessgram!

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. Hernandez's Class

1st Grade: Ms. Hughes' Class

2nd Grade: Ms. Beeghly's Class

3rd Grade: Ms. Ortiz's Class

4th/5th Grade: Ms. Lyon's Class

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

Felicita’s Spring EVERY DAY COUNTS Attendance Challenge!

ATTENDANCE matters! From April 1st until Friday, May 30th, classes will earn points based on their daily attendance percentage—1 point for 85-89%, 2 points for 90-94%, and 3 points for 95% or higher. Plus, we’ll have three double-point days to give classes an extra boost! The upper and lower grade class with the highest total points will win a special Family Day at Lunch as a reward for their dedication to showing up every day. Let’s finish the school year strong—Every Day Counts!

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APRIL

4/28 Grade 5 CAASPP Science Testing Begins

4/29 Biztown 5th Grade

4/29 2nd Grade Family Lunch Day

4/30 School Site Council + Rotary Awards

MAY

5/2 ROAR Assembly

5/2 Kinder Grad Pictures 🎓

5/5 CAASPP Testing ELA Grades 3-5 Begins

5/5 Teacher Appreciation Week

5/5 PTA Exec Board Meeting

5/7 School Nurse Day

5/8 TK Teddy Bear Picnic

5/12 CAASPP Testing Math Grades 3-5 Begins

5/13 Food 4 Thought Farmers' Market

5/16 ELD Walk-throughs with ELAC Parents

5/18 Girls on the Run 5K in Mission Bay

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

6/10 5th Grade Promotion

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!