FELICITA FAMILY NEWS

👋 Hello Bobcat Families,

We will be continuing our Winter iReady testing this week with Math (1st-5th) and ELA (Kinder). Please partner with us to send your child to school on time every day, with enough time to get a good breakfast.

I look forward to seeing you at Winter Craft Night on Wednesday! 🎨🧣🧤🎿⛄

❤️ Mrs. Higginbotham

Student council collaborated and came up with some amazing spirit days to keep us festive! Please feel free to have your child participate in these optional spirit days:

Monday, 12/16: Winter Wonderland--Wear white and blue

Tuesday, 12/17: Holiday Headgear + Socks---Wear festive headbands, hats, etc.

Wednesday, 12/18: Holiday Sweaters or Holiday Colors--Wear a sweater, holiday shirt, or red and green

Thursday, 12/19: Flannel or Plaid---Wear anything flannel or plaid print

Friday, 12/20: Pajama Day

Winter Craft Night 🎨 is on December 11th from 4-6 PM in the MPR. Enjoy holiday crafts for all ages, plus treats such as cookies 🍪 and hot chocolate ☕! Can’t stay? Families can use our convenient Drive-Thru Craft Express, for the first 100 students. 🚗

The Felicita Book Fair kicks off this week! Students and families will have an opportunity to shop before school from 7:40-8:00 and after school from 2:30-3:00. Students will also have the ability to shop during their class visit as well as at recess.

We will also be open during WINTER CRAFT NIGHT this Wednesday! ❄️⛄ We can’t wait to see you there!

Leading up to the holidays, Felicita athletes are using teamwork and their critical thinking skills to participate in fun games.

5th graders continue to prepare for the Fitnessgam that will be executed around March/April of 2025. Ask your student what they would like to improve on. They can do push ups, sit ups and cardio workouts at home to help with their endurance

Did you know Mondays are our LOWEST attendance day? Let's help improve this school-wide goal to increase attendance on Mondays! We will be having special competitions on Mondays. Please make your best efforts to help send your students to school on this day!

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.

Congrats to all the attendance winners with the highest attendance last week on MONDAY!

TK/K: Hernandez

1: Ouellette

2: Hodge

3: Illich

4/5: Lyon

Best attendance overall in November went to....Ms. Ortiz's class!

Each of these classrooms received a winner magnet on their door and Ms. Ortiz got the trophy! Keep it up, Bobcats!

DECEMBER

12/9 Mystery Recess with Ms. Shaffer

12/9-12/13 Book Fair at the Library 📚

12/11 School Site Council

12/11 Winter Craft Night 4:00 PM ⛄🧣🧤

12/17 5th Grade Family Lunch 11:50-12:30

12/20 Minimum Day, School Out at 12:10 PM

12/20 Secure Campus + Fire Drill 🔥

12/23-1/6 Winter Break--No School ⛄🎿

JANUARY

1/1-1/6 No School

1/7 School Resumes

1/10 ROAR Assembly 🚩

1/14 Fire/Lockdown Drill 🔥

1/15 PTA Raising Cane's Dine Out🍴

1/15 Dr. Philyaw, Deputy Superintendent, Felicita Site Visit

1/16 CSAC Meeting

1/29 PTA Meeting

1/20 MLK Jr. Day, No School

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Teaming up for the Success of Every Learner!