Acacia Elementary School

October 25, 2026

Good Evening Acacia Families,

Thank you for another great week at Acacia! A special thank-you to our students for joining in our Clue game and doing such a wonderful job with their guesses. It has been so much fun to see our Pandas thinking carefully and sharing their ideas!

This week is Red Ribbon Week, with the theme “Be Kind, Be Brave, Be Drug Free.” We look forward to encouraging our students to show kindness, have courage, and make healthy choices each day!

Warmly,

Rachel McCormick

Principal

Upcoming Events:

October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week
October 30 - Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Dress Up Day and Costume Parade 8:00 am
October 30 - Read with a Loved One, Grades TK-3, 8:10-8:30 am
October 30 - Early Release, 12:30 Dismissal for all students
November 2 - Non Student Day, Staff Development Day
November 6 - PTA Meeting, 8:00 am
November 9 - Foundation Meeting, Staff Lounge, 6:30 pm
November 11 - No School, Veteran's Day
November 11 - Dining with Acacia, The Bowery
November 13 - DELAC, Orangethorpe School, 9:00 am
November 14 - Champions for Children Block Party, Pacific Drive School, 9:00am-1:00pm
November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break

Acacia Partnership Video

Staff Shout Outs

Click here to give a Shout Out or Compliment to one of our amazing Acacia staff members. All Shout Outs will be read aloud and presented at our next staff meeting.

Poinsettia Fundraiser

Book Character Costume Parade and Read with a Loved One

On October 30, students are invited to dress as a character from their favorite book! Families are welcome to join us for our Book Character Costume Parade at 8:00 a.m. on the blacktop. Following the parade, families of students in TK–3rd grade are invited to stay for Read with a Loved One on the field.

RethinkEd Pilot Parent Informational Webinar

Our district is currently reviewing the RethinkEd Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. You are invited to attend a virtual parent webinar to learn more about the program, how lessons support student development, and the pilot process.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar

Link: https://myfsd-org.zoom.us/s/81044560400

Emergency Preparedness

Dear AcaciaFamilies,

The safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. Just as we practice fire and earthquake drills at school, we encourage every family to have a plan at home in case of an emergency.

A Family Emergency Preparedness Plan helps make sure your children are cared for by an adult you trust if you are ever unexpectedly unable to pick them up or care for them. That could happen because of an illness, El Niño flooding, an accident, or any other emergency.

Three simple steps:

Choose a trusted adult who can care for your children if you can't.
Download and fill out the free plan in English, Spanish or Korean from the district website: fullertonsd.org – Family Emergency Planning
Update your child's emergency contacts with our school office so the adult you chose is on file.

Need help completing your plan? Contact our School Support Advocate (SSA), Christian Alvarez, at 714-447-7700 or christian_alvarez_santiago@myfsd.org. We are happy to sit down with you and go through it together.

Every family in our school community is welcome, and we are here to support you.

Sincerely,

Rachel McCormick

Champions for Children Block Party

Exciting news! Mark your calendars for the Champions for Children Block Party on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Pacific Drive Elementary School. This family-friendly event will provide valuable information and interactive activities for parents and students. Additionally, we will host a community resources fair and opportunities for families to celebrate their cultures through cultural performances, displays, and interactive experiences. Plus, it’s a SSOAR Saturday School, giving students a chance to make up for an absence! Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

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PTA and Foundation

Dining With Acacia

Principal's Award

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Panda Press

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Please visit our website at https://www.fullertonsd.org/Acacia for more information about Acacia, including suggested supply lists and calendar information.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @fsdacaciapandas

Thank you for your support as we continue to make Acacia a special place for all our students.

Warmly,

Rachel McCormick

Principal

Acacia Elementary School

October 25, 2026 October 25, 2026

Good Evening Acacia Families,

Poinsettia Fundraiser Poinsettia Fundraiser

Book Character Costume Parade and Read with a Loved One Book Character Costume Parade and Read with a Loved One

RethinkEd Pilot Parent Informational Webinar RethinkEd Pilot Parent Informational Webinar

Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness

Champions for Children Block Party Champions for Children Block Party

PTA and Foundation PTA and Foundation

Dining With Acacia Dining With Acacia

Principal's Award Principal's Award

Mrs. LaFont

Ms. Hernandez

Mrs. Anderson

Mrs. Regitz

Mrs. DiLuigi

Mrs. Cochran

Mrs. DiLuigi

Mrs. Mumma

Panda Press Panda Press

School News School News

October 25, 2026

Poinsettia Fundraiser

Book Character Costume Parade and Read with a Loved One

RethinkEd Pilot Parent Informational Webinar

Emergency Preparedness

Champions for Children Block Party

PTA and Foundation

Dining With Acacia

Principal's Award

Panda Press

School News