FELICITA FAMILY NEWS

👋 Hello Bobcat Families,

Enjoy the extra day off with your kiddo tomorrow (Monday, 1/20) as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday! See you all on Tuesday!

❤️ Mrs. Higginbotham

April 14-18 EUSD will be offering day camps on select school campuses for TK-8th graders. Every day camp program will operate Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with breakfast, lunch and snack being provided. Transportation will be available to the four selected day camp sites. The YMCA and Boys & Girls Club, along with CCAE Theatricals, will operate our day camps. These camps will be offered at no cost to families. Priority enrollment will be given to foster and homeless youth, students eligible for free or reduced price meals, and English language learners. Interest forms will be available soon!

We have had an overwhelming number of students not get picked up on time and have to wait in the front office. Please be sure to pick-up your child on time.

If you arrive late, you will need to show a valid photo ID to pick up your child from the office. The following are acceptable forms of identification:

• A valid state-issued driver’s license;
• A valid state-issued identification card;
• A valid United States passport;
• A valid foreign passport;
• A valid foreign resident identification card;
• A valid permanent resident alien card; or
• A valid military identification card.

Thank you!

As you have heard, the 3-5 gate is under construction and we have changed to using the Front Office Gate. As soon as it gets fixed we will switch back!

The 2025-2026 New Student Enrollment form for TK, K, and Sped Pre-K is now open. Families can enroll by going to our EUSD website and navigating to our New Student Enrollment 2025-2026 page. This is the best opportunity to enroll siblings into TK or K. Spaces fill up fast! If you need any further assistance please contact the front office to make an appointment.

Here is a picture of Ms. Stepan getting honored for all of her hard work on earning her National Board Certification for Teaching! 🥳🎉

Our EUSD partner, Nature Collective, is hosting the Wings Over Wetlands family festival on January 25th at the San Elijo Lagoon. Bird Tours will occur at 10:15 am and 11:30 am. Bring the whole family to enjoy activities for all ages, live animal presentations, face painting, crafts, and much more! Space is limited, so be sure to register early. For more details and to secure your spot, click on the link below. We hope to see you there!

Wings Over Wetlands Festival - information and registration

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 for least amount of tardies last week:

TK/K: McCarty

1st: Dame

2: Haas

3: Stepan

4/5: Tournas

Ms .Tournas was the grand prize winner for least amount of tardies in the entire school this week!

Great job Bobcats! 👏🎉

For the month of January we will focus on who has the least amount of tardies. Arrive before 8! 🕗

Remember, every MOMENT of every day counts!

JANUARY

1/20 MLK Jr. Day, No School

1/24 ELAC Meeting 8:15 AM in Room 28

1/28 1st Grade Family Day Lunch at 12:30

1/28 Dr. Philyaw, Deputy Superintendent, Felicita Site Visit

1/29 PTA Meeting

1/29 Student Council Meeting

1/31 Coffee w/the Principal 8:15 MPR

FEBRUARY

2/5 Writing Celebration 📝

2/6 Dr. Ibarra, Superintendent, Felicita Site Visit

2/7 ROAR Assembly 🚩

2/11 5th Grade Field Trip to San Elijo Lagoon

2/12 School Site Council

2/14 No School

2/17 No School Presidents' Day

2/19 ReDesign Team Meeting

2/27 CSAC Meeting

2/28 End of Trimester 2

EUSD Printable School Calendars

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Teaming up for the Success of Every Learner!