FELICITA FAMILY NEWS

👋 Hello Bobcat Families,

It was another exciting week, with Rotary Awards, School Site Council, Chalk Day, Latino Literacy, 5th Grade BizTown, 3rd Grade San Diego Air and Space Museum, and 2nd Grade Family Lunch. These Bobcats are on the go!

Thanks to all the families who came to 2nd Grade Lunch and made a special picnic for their child. Hope you had fun!

🌼 Mrs. Higginbotham

This week is teacher and staff appreciation week, 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 9 th 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.

Congratulations to the following 2 students on being honored this week at the Rotary Awards. Please read their accomplishments below! Way to ROAR, Bobcats!

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Camilla is a kind and dedicated leader who consistently serves her school community. As part of the Library Leadership class, she helps create a welcoming space for readers and supports younger students in finding books and developing a love for reading. As a member of the Student Council, she plays a key role in planning activities, welcoming students, and fostering inclusivity at recess. In the classroom, Camilla is a role model who values others' perspectives, helps solve problems, and spreads kindness, making Felicita a better place every day.

Jonathan is an exceptional scholar who consistently exceeds grade-level expectations through his dedication, curiosity, and self-directed learning. He has shown remarkable academic progress, particularly in reading, where his comprehension has advanced to nearly a 7th-grade level. Jonathan continues to be an outstanding scholar beyond the classroom by actively participating in extracurricular activities, including soccer, music, and mentoring, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to positively impacting his community. His perseverance, integrity, and passion for learning make him a role model and an inspiration to others.

This week, Ms. Laura, our Family Liaison, taught a Latino Literacy Program to parents. This program is to establish a family reading routine with your children, share stories and learn together as a family using bilingual books. It is not too late to join every Wednesday 4/30-6/4 at 8:15 Room 28!

Free English classes every Monday starting 5/5 at 8:15 AM in Room 28. Space is limited! Call Laura Aguilera at 760-432-2444 to reserve your spot!

This week 5th graders participated in JA BizTown, which is a one-of-a-kind simulation experience where students come to work at one of the twenty-one shops inside the mini-city modeled after San Diego. Students explore what life is like in the world of business through immersive, hands-on activities. Enjoy some pictures below.

Students earn ROAR tickets for good behavior and can purchase various prizes at different times. This week, students were able to purchase a pass to participate in our school Chalk Day. Check out some of their creations below. Super creative!

This week, we will continue CAASPP testing in 3rd-5th grades with the ELA test. Please be sure to have your student come 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!

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Last Friday, our 3rd grade students were treated to a visit from the 3rd Grade San Diego Air and Space Museum. Here they learned about space flight and aircraft design.

Next week, we will launch a program with Apptegy to test SMS text alerts for teacher announcements in Rooms. When a teacher posts a new announcement, parent/guardians linked to students in Rooms will automatically receive a text message with a link to view the announcement online. No app installation or Active Rooms account is required — parents/guardians can simply log in using their phone number if needed.

These texts are in addition to any pop-up or email notifications guardians may already have enabled. Parents/guardians can opt out at any time by replying STOP. More details are included in the attached FAQ flyers. We’re excited about this improvement and hope these SMS notifications make it even easier for families to stay connected with teacher updates in Rooms.

English Apptegy Flyer (PDF) / Spanish Apptegy Flyer (PDF)

Hello Families!
It is almost that time to start re-registering your student’s for the next school year. Please make sure you are able to login to your Parent Portal Account! All new TK/K families would need to make a new account. Letters with instructions from our district will be sent via mail! Returning Student Registration 2025-26 opens on May 13th, 2025.

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. Hudson's Class

1st Grade: Ms. Dame's' Class

2nd Grade: Ms. Hodge's Class

3rd Grade: Ms. Stepan'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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Our classes are still working toward the Spring Attendance Challenge goal—earning their very own Family Day at Lunch! During the week of 5/5–5/9, students with perfect attendance and no tardies will get to join special recess challenges the following week to earn extra points for their class. This could be a game changer in the class standings! Every Day Counts—and it counts even more when points are on the line! Make sure your child is here every day next week to be part of the challenges!

MAY

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

5/16 Movie Night 6:00 PM

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!