FELICITA FAMILY NEWS

👋 Hello Bobcat Families,

With only 5 more days left of school until Winter Break, I wish you and your family a restful, joyous holiday season.

My next Family Newsletter will not be until January. Please note, we are off 12/23-1/6. School will resume with a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 7th.

Here's to a wonderful 2025! 🥳🎉

❤️ Mrs. Higginbotham

A big announcement was made last Friday.....Mrs. Toki Hughes will be sailing off into retirement! THIS Friday, 12/20, will be her last day. We are working as quickly as possible to hire her replacement and have a smooth transition. More communication will be forthcoming as it is received.

We wish Mrs. Hughes well in the next chapter of her life. "Once a Bobcat, ALWAYS a Bobcat!" 😺🫶

Please be on the lookout for some important communication going home in your child's backback this week about these changes!

This Friday, 12/20, is a MINIMUM DAY and school will get out at 12:10. Please be sure to pick up your student on time! Supervision is only for 15 minutes after the bell rings.

Please note, any time you pick up your child late or want to check them out early, you will need to provide the office with a valid ID. Thanks for helping to keep our students safe!

Student council collaborated and came up with some amazing spirit days to keep us festive!

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

Thanks to PTA and all who came to our Winter Craft Night and Book Fair!

As we shared earlier this fall, collective input is a key component of Community Schools and for our School ReDesign. Thank you to those who were able to complete this fall’s family survey and/or for attending our Coffee with the Principal or other input meetings. Your voice and input is essential to us as we work to design our school’s systems, services and programs to meet our community’s needs.

The ReDesign Team recently met on 12/4 to review community input and see how we can begin ideating for building school structures that support the 6 Learner-Centered Practices:

1) Establishing a Clear Identity

2) Small Learning Communities

3) Real World Learning

4) Performance Assessment of Whole-Learner Outcomes

5) Distributed Leadership

6) Teacher Collaboration

More to come!

Our Community Specialist, Ms. Shaffer, received a grant that will fund exciting new recess equipment---giant Jenga, hula hoops, corn hole, jumbo playing cards, etc. We are so excited to use our new toys!

Please be sure to follow ALL parking lot rules as directed by staff. If your child is not out at the gate and ready to go, you may be asked to move and do another lap to keep the flow of traffic moving. The upper grade lot does not have room for a passing lane.

Also, for the safety of our TK + Kinder students, we ask that you park and walk up to pick up your child. We cannot release a child into the street. Thank you for your understanding.

Hello Families!
School of choice applications can be submitted 12/3/24-1/31/25. Please look at the email provided by the district office and click the link. Also, please make sure to provide updated information such as proof of address and phone numbers.

Monday, December 16th, is the LAST DAY to order your Felicita Spirit Wear! 🎉 Don't miss your chance to stock up on school gear and show your Bobcat pride! 🐾💙

Order online now at: https://stores.inksoft.com/fel022/shop/home

Hurry, time is running out! ⏳

🌟 A HUGE thank you to all the families who joined us for our Winter Craft Night! Your smiles, creativity, and festive spirit made the evening unforgettable. 🎨❄️

We loved seeing everyone enjoy the crafts, cookies, hot chocolate, and the special performance by Mrs. McCarty's TK class. 🎶🍪

Thank you for supporting our Felicita community and creating lasting memories with us. 🐾💙

Happy Holidays from the Felicita PTA! 🎄✨

Yearbooks are now available for pre-order. Don’t miss out on a chance to own an entire year of memories! Cash orders may be brought to the front office or the library. Yearbook Ordering Website

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: Hudson + Stears - 2 way tie!

1: Dame

2: T. Hughes

3: Illich, Ortiz, + Stepan- - 3 way tie!

4/5: Tournas

Each of these classrooms received a winner magnet on their door! Keep it up, Bobcats!

Take a look at the obstacle course Mrs. Shaffer and Coach E put up for students to celebrate their Monday attendance during Mystery Monday! Keep coming on Mondays, Bobcats! You never know what fun lies ahead!

DECEMBER

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!