FELICITA FAMILY NEWS

👋 Hello Bobcat Families,

This week we had a busy week with a visit from Dr. Ibarra, our district Superintendent, our first PTA Association meeting, and our first ELAC Meeting, just to name a few things!

Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who make these meetings possible! We couldn't run this school without you!

❤️ Mrs. Higginbotham

Due to low numbers with our Grab and Go Breakfast Cart, the cafeteria will no longer be able to support the cart near the office.

Instead, all students Grades 1-5 may get breakfast in the cafeteria from 7:40-7:55. Any students arriving after that may still obtain a grab and go meal at the cafeteria window from 7:55-8:15. They are able to eat grab and go meals at snack time.

Grades TK and Kinder breakfast will remain the same.

Parent conferences are coming up the week of 10/7. There will be no school on 10/10-10/11 so teachers may hold conferences all day on those days.

Please be on the look out for a sign up sheet this week. Conferences are very important, and we ask that all students have at least 1 parent attend. Thank you!

We need your valuable feedback! Please take a few moments to complete our important survey, which will help us understand and address your needs. Please submit the survey by Friday, September 27th to make sure your voice is heard.

If you need assistance with this survey, please contact Laura Aguilera, Family Liaison at 760-432-2444 Ex.14028. Thank you for your time and support!

👏 Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our first PTA Association meeting! 🎉 We loved seeing so many faces and kicking off the school year with you. If you have any further questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help! 📧 Email us at ptafelicita@gmail.com. Let’s make this year a great one! 💪😊

🚨The Box Tops September Challenge is ON! 🚨

We need YOUR help to earn an extra 2,500 Bonus Box Tops for our school this month! 🎯

All you have to do is download the app, join the challenge, and start scanning your receipts.

The top 50 schools with the most completed challenges by the end of September will win $250 in Bonus Box Tops! Every scan brings us closer to victory!

Felicita will be launching a Running Club twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays mornings. If your child is in Grades 1-5 and is interested in participating, please be on the lookout for a permission slip going home next week. We are looking to start October 7th.

Thank you to Yogurtland Escondido for sponsoring our Running Club! This would not be possible without their support. Next time you visit, please let them know you are from Felicita and we are thankful for their support!

2024-25 GATE Information

CogAT Testing Window: Nov. 4 - Dec. 6

General Information

• All 2nd-grade students will participate in universal screening in November (unless their parents/guardians opt them out). Parents/teachers may also recommend students not previously screened in Grades 3 through 8 to be screened for GATE eligibility.

• Students who were identified as Provisional in 2022-23 must take the CogAT and be rescreened this year. Students who were identified as Provisional in 2023-24 have the option to rescreen this year or wait and rescreen next year. A list of Provisional students will be placed in your site’s 2024-25 Google GATE folder.

• Students who have been GATE screened once and did not qualify, are eligible for an appeal by the parent/teacher to be re-screened. A list with student names will be placed in your site’s 2024-25 Google GATE folder.

Please see the EUSD GATE website for reference.

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.

SEPTEMBER

9/25 Fire Drill 🔥🚒🧯

9/25 School Site Council Meeting at 3:00 PM in Room 28

9/27 Coffee with the Principal at 8:15 AM in MPR ☕🤎

OCTOBER

10/2 Custodian Day

10/4 ROAR Assembly 🚩

10/7 Running Club Starts 👟

10/10-10/11 No School/Parent Conferences

10/25 Fall Portraits

10/25 Trunk or Treat

NOVEMBER

11/1 ROAR Assembly 🚩

11/6 4th Grade Field Trip to SD Zoo

11/8 ELAC Meeting in at 8:15 in Room 28

11/11 No School---Veteran's Day

EUSD Printable School Calendars

Teaming up for the Success of Every Learner!