FELICITA FAMILY NEWS

👋 Hello Bobcat Families,

I can't believe how quickly these last few months have flown by! It has been a pleasure and honor serving as Felicita Principal! The children are such a joy to be around every day, and watching them grow academically and socially is pure happiness! 😀

Enjoy the summer with your kiddos and we will see you all before you know it in August!

To our 5th grade families who are moving on, we wish you all the best in your next chapter! And remember, once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat!

❤️ Mrs. Higginbotham

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At this point, all students should have returned their library books. If students still have missing books, they will continue to receive fine notices home until that is resolved.

Students should also have turned in all technology pieces. If your student received a bill for any of their items, this must be resolved ASAP. All technology pieces must be returned in order for students to receive new equipment when school begins in August.

Friendly reminder! Spring portrait orders or returns were due on 4/25. If you have not already, please return your order and/or any unpurchased photos to the school office as soon as possible. A portion of all orders placed will be donated back to our school!

If you have any questions about your photo or ordering, please call Gerardy Photography at 760-747-2263 or email cs@gerardyphoto.com. Thank you!

Just a reminder, the 2024-2025 Open Enrollment for Returning Students is now available. This letter was provided to families via mail. The letter provides your login information for the Parent Portal if you already have one, and if not, it explains how to create one. If you have any questions, please reach out to the front office.

Starting next school year, Felicita will join the rest of EUSD to offer breakfast before school only! Two choices will be offered:

1) A hot meal served in the cafeteria.

2) A grab and go option from a breakfast cart.

Benefits to these options include:

• The offering of hot meals, not just prepackaged, as currently offered.
• Fresh fruits and items previously not offered will be available next year.
• Maximized learning time---instruction will begin when school starts!

This means, it will be critical for you to get your child to school BEFORE school, if they would like to eat breakfast at school.

Your input was collected, and the majority of staff, students, and parents voted for a change to student dress code. Next year, we will move to a "free" dress code, and uniforms will not be required (although you may still wear them if you so choose). Instead we will wear free dress, abiding by standard district dress code. Clothing or jewelry promoting alcohol, drugs, tobacco, violence, displaying unacceptable messages, displaying foul or inappropriate language or symbols will not be allowed.

We will still have 1 spirit day a week-- on Fridays, when students will be encouraged to wear school colors (red and black) or Felicita shirts/gear.

As it stands right now, we will have 2 combo classes next school year: a 2/3 combo and a 4/5 combo. This is subject to change. If your child is selected for a combo class, please note, they will still be completing their respective grade's curriculum and instruction at their level. This change is due to budget cuts across the district.

Save the date! 5th grade promotion will be on 6/4. 5th Graders will have a special hot breakfast in the MPR from 8:00-8:30. At 8:30 we will open the gates to families and begin the promotion ceremony immediately following. Tickets not required. Important details to note:

• NO NOISE MAKERS will be permitted. Thank you for respecting our student's with sensory sensitivities.
• If you bring balloons, they must either be tied to the fence or behind the last row of seats. We cannot have anyone's view blocked.
• Money leis need to be taken home after the ceremony. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen leis, gifts, etc.
• Parents, if you choose to sign your student out after promotion, you must have a valid picture ID and sign out in the front office. No exceptions!

Did you miss out on the opportunity to purchase a yearbook? No problem! You can still order them online here! If you order one now, they will be shipped straight to you!

Thank you from the PTA! Thank you to our amazing parents, dedicated teachers, and hardworking staff for an incredible year. Your support made events unforgettable.

Excited for the 2024-2025 school year and the memories we'll create together!

JUNE

6/3 ROAR Assembly

6/3 Fire Drill

6/4 5th Grade Breakfast

6/4 5th Grade Promotion

6/5 5th Grade vs Staff Kickball Game

6/5 Last Day of School + Minimum Day (Release at 12:10)

August

8/19 TK/K Orientation

8/20 1st Day of School!

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