All-Star News

Adams Elementary is proud to host our annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 6 at 8:15am.

We would be honored to have you, a friend or family member veteran join us.

We want to recognize our veteran’s service and inspire students with stories of courage and dedication.

Your presence makes this tradition truly meaningful!

Please contact Dr. Erven (jerven@nmusd.us) by November 4th.

Students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. during conference week. After-school care will be available for students already enrolled. There will be no enrichment classes the week of conferences.

• October 19 - 23 - Conference Week (Students out at 1:30pm)

• October 23 - Coffee with the Principal

• NEW DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

  We’ve extended the deadline! There’s still time for our Adams All-Stars to share their creativity in this year’s Reflections Art Program.

  
  

  🎨 Visual Arts
  📸 Photography
  ✍️ Literature

  NEW DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

  
  

  If your student has been working on an idea—or just needs a little extra time—now is the time to get it submitted!

  
  

  Don’t miss your chance to have your student’s creativity recognized! ⭐

  
  

  Information Packet - https://canva.link/r33xic7ugz4umxf

  
  

  Submission Form - https://forms.gle/kxNHaqnmExEdmn9A7

• October 28 - Picture Make-Up Day
• October 29 - Trunk or Treat - PTA Sponsored Event

Our Trunk or Treat is just around the corner! Join us Thursday, October 29 from 5:00–6:30 PM for an evening of decorated trunks, costumes, treats and plenty of All-Star Halloween fun! ⭐🎃

Want to decorate a trunk or table? There’s still time to sign up! PTA will provide one bag of candy for each participating car or table.

Not decorating? You can still help keep the treats coming! Drop off bags of candy for Munchie the Monster in the Front Office through October 28. He's very hungry, and every bag helps keep the treats flowing for our trick-or-treaters. All are welcome!

Let’s make this year’s Trunk or Treat one to remember! 👻

SIGN UP TO DECORATE A TRUNK OR TABLE

• October 30 - Costume Parade

Students may wear their costumes to school, but need to change after the parade.

Costumes must be appropriate for elementary school: no blood, masks or weapons of any kind.

Additionally, no face makeup.

We need 17 more members to reach our goal of 150 Members!

There’s still time to join the Adams PTA Membership Drive! Membership helps support the programs, enrichment, and experiences that make Adams such a special place for our All-Stars.

For just $15, you can help us continue funding:
⭐ Positive behavior initiatives
📚 Classroom enrichment
☀️ After-school enrichment
❤️ Community events

And as a little extra thank-you, all PTA members will be entered into an opportunity drawing for a chance to win a $50 Spirit Wear Voucher!*

📅 Join by October 31, 2026

Every family makes a difference. Together, we shine. Together, we thrive! ⭐

JOIN THE PTA TODAY

A huge shout-out to our two classes that achieved 100% attendance last week! 🎉👏
❤️ Kindergarten – Mrs. Yu’s Class
❤️ 3rd/4th Grade – Mrs. Ball’s Class
Way to go, All-Stars! 🌟 Your commitment to showing up every day is something to celebrate! 📚 Why does regular attendance matter? Every school day is an opportunity to learn something new, build friendships, strengthen skills, and be part of our classroom community. Consistent attendance helps students stay on track academically, build positive routines, and develop the responsibility and habits that will help them succeed throughout life. We know that sometimes absences are unavoidable, but every day at school makes a difference! Thank you to our families for making regular attendance a priority and helping our All-Stars shine. Let’s keep that momentum going, Adams! ❤️🖤🤍 Every day counts. Every All-Star matters! ⭐

Congratulations to our amazing 2nd and 3rd grade All-Stars who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) reading goals! 🎉📖

We are SO proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to growing as readers. Every book read is another step toward building stronger reading skills, expanding vocabulary, and discovering new adventures through the power of reading! 🚀✨ Keep turning those pages, setting goals, and shining bright, All-Stars! ❤️🖤⭐ #AdamsAllStars #AdamsElementary #ARReading #ReadersAreLeaders #AllStarsMakeADifference

On Tuesday, our Adams All-Stars had the opportunity to create collages inspired by Romare Bearden’s The Block! 🏙️🖌️ Students explored color, shape, and composition while creating their own unique works of art inspired by Bearden’s vibrant depictions of community life. We love seeing our students express their creativity and bring their artistic visions to life during recess! ❤️💙

What an amazing morning at Adams Elementary! ❤️ We had our BIGGEST group yet walk together from Estancia Park to Adams for Walk to School Day! 🎉 It was wonderful to see so many All-Stars and families coming together to promote healthy habits, build community, and start the school day on the right foot! 👟☀️ A HUGE thank-you to the City of Costa Mesa and the Costa Mesa Police Department for helping make this event such a success! 👏 And a special shout-out to all of our amazing Adams families who showed up to walk alongside their students. Your participation makes these events so special! ❤️ Thank you for helping us build a strong, connected, and active Adams community! All-Stars shine brighter together! ⭐❤️🖤

Congratulations to our Adams Elementary 6th graders, Bella and Leah, who were recognized by Estancia High School for demonstrating Eagle Pride! 🎉 Both students were nominated by Mrs. Mazza and Ms. Difrenna for their outstanding leadership skills. We are so proud of Bella and Leah for being positive role models and showing what it means to be leaders in our school community. Way to go, All-Stars! ⭐ Keep shining bright! 💙

On Thursday, Adams Elementary participated in the Great California ShakeOut! We successfully completed our shelter and evacuation drills, practicing the important steps we take to keep our students and staff safe during an emergency. Our safety teams also met and reviewed their roles, including Search & Rescue, Psychological Support, First Aid, Student Reunification, and our Command Center. These teams play a critical role in ensuring we are prepared to respond effectively when it matters most. A huge thank-you to our staff for their preparation, teamwork, and commitment to keeping our All-Stars safe! ❤️🖤 Safety First — one of our STAR expectations in action! ⭐

Get ready to Let It Go! 🩵 Our Adams All-Stars have been working hard to bring this amazing production of Frozen to life, and we couldn’t be more excited to share their talents with our school community! ⭐ From the music and acting to the hard work behind the scenes, this production showcases the creativity, dedication, and incredible talent of our students. A HUGE thank-you to Ms. Archibald for directing and producing this wonderful production and for giving our students the opportunity to shine on stage! Your time, dedication, and passion for the arts make experiences like this possible. 👏❤️

Adams Elementary hosted its very first Latino Literacy Book Club, led by our very own School Community Facilitator, Iliana Carvajal! ⭐ This wonderful opportunity gives parents the chance to explore books, learn about the importance of reading with their children, and take home Spanish-language books to share with their families. 📖🏡 We believe that building a love of reading starts at home, and providing families with books in their home language helps strengthen literacy, celebrate language, and create meaningful moments together. A special thank-you to Iliana for making this opportunity possible and to our families for being part of our growing community of readers! Together, we're helping our All-Stars shine through the power of literacy! 🌟 ¡Gracias a todas nuestras familias por acompañarnos!

A HUGE thank-you to our incredible students, families, PTA, and community for making this possible! Your generosity and support help create amazing opportunities for our All-Stars. We are so proud of what we accomplished together!

🙌 And now for the sweetest part… 🍨 Our top Bubble Run earners earned the ultimate reward this morning: the chance to turn Dr. Erven into an ICE CREAM SUNDAE! 😂🍦 Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkles… nothing was off limits! Dr. Erven was a great sport, and our students had a blast celebrating their hard work and fundraising success! Thank you for showing what happens when our All-Stars come together. $35,000 raised, memories made, and one very sweet principal! ⭐🍦

Click below to find out what is on the menu this month!

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Papa Johns Pizza every Thursday! 🍕🍕

For more information visit our Nutrition Webpage: https://nmusdnutrition.com/index.php?sid=1008152208200351&page=menus&sm=9&sy=2025#clicktoscroll

Our PTA group page is your go-to spot for everything Adams PTA — membership, spirit wear, event sign-ups, and more, all in one place.

Bookmark my.cheddarup.com/me/adamsptacostamesa for anytime you need to join, pay, sign up, or check what's coming up.

We are looking for volunteers for our October Art Masters and Recess Art programs. Click the links below to sign up. Volunteers must be Raptor approved. Your time makes a big impact!

Art Masters is October 5th-8th &16th
SIGN UP FOR ART MASTERS

Recess Art is October 14th
SIGN UP FOR RECESS ART

Our full 2026-27 PTA calendar of events is here, plus a closer look at what's happening this August! CLICK HERE TO VIEW — and keep the yearly calendar handy so you never miss what's coming next. Please note all dates are subject to change.

Stay in the loop! Our October at-a-glance flyer has this month's key dates and events!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Ensure your child's safety on the road! Access educational resources that guide parents in properly installing and using car seats. Learn the importance of child passenger safety and how to choose the right seat for your little one.

Free car seat will be provided!

Friday, November 6, 2026

from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

To register and for more information, please contact:

949-764-6551

In Person at: Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living

307 Placentia Ave.

Newport Beach, CA 92663

Join Costa Mesa Little League for another great season of baseball. Registration is open for all divisions - Tee Ball through Majors for children ages 4–12. Register at cmllbaseball.com before October 31st to save $25 with early bird pricing. Registration closes for all divisions on December 28th.

28 FREE Farmers Markets are scheduled to take place throughout the district from September through May. These markets are a great resource for our families to access fresh food and produce at no cost. District-wide flyers will be pushed out to families leading up to each market

Please remember our parking lot is closed to non-school traffic. Parents will be allowed on campus the first day of school and then on Fridays for Flag Deck.

Arrival

• Please do not drop off student before 7:45 as there is no supervision before that time
• Students may enter through our main entrance at 7:45 AM and our side entrance by the park starting at 8:00 AM.
• When students arrive, they may walk to their line, put their backpack down, and when the bell rings at 8:00 AM, play.
• The warning bell will sound at 8:13 AM, and students are to walk to their line for the start of school at 8:15 AM.
• Students who enter after 8:15 AM are tardy, and parents will need to bring them to the office to sign them in for the day.
• Students riding bikes must walk their bikes onto campus and store them in the locked fence on campus.

Dismissal

• Students must be picked up from Adams Elementary by 3:05 pm.
• Students will be able to exit any gate at the end of the day. If students are taking the bus, they will meet on the blacktop and be escorted to the buses. If you have an older student, please ensure they pick up their younger siblings (TK-K) before meeting you at your pick-up location.

Attendance is very important to a child’s success in school. Students are expected to be here each day on time and ready to learn. However, we understand that there are occasions where an absence may occur. Please be sure to contact the absence hotline to report all absences at (714) 424-7935 and press 2.

Did you know? Research shows that chronically absent students (students with 10% absences over the school year = 18 absences) are less likely to read on grade level by 3rd grade, are more likely to score lower on standardized tests, get suspended in middle school, and are at least four times more likely to not complete high school.

We are happy to welcome volunteers to our campus. Volunteering is a perfect opportunity to become more familiar with our school and support your child’s teacher. Volunteer applications for the 2026-27 school year are now available.

What’s new?

Senate Bill 848 expands Mandated Reporter obligations to include volunteers. (This includes field trip chaperones.)

What does this mean?

The Mandated Reporter training will be issued to returning and new volunteers this year and on an annual basis.

What to expect?

For returning volunteers:

Notifications will be sent by our District Volunteer Coordinator, Sydney Stravolo, to eligible volunteers with instructions on completing their clearance requirements for the upcoming school year. These instructions will include guidance on how to complete the new Mandated Reporter training.

For new volunteers:

Instructions on completing their clearance requirements can be found on our Volunteer Information webpage: https://web.nmusd.us/volunteers.

Adams volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application through the NMUSD website and check in at the office each time through our Raptor System. Please see the link: NMUSD Volunteers.

Once your application is approved, you will receive a notification. All cleared volunteers will then complete an orientation at Adams. Please note that field trip volunteers need to go through the volunteer/visitor system before attending a field trip.

Newport Mesa’s transportation department is located at 2985-D Bear Street and can be reached via telephone at 714-424-5084. Transportation can provide you with information regarding applications and schedules. Bus riders enter campus via the sidewalk leading to our front gate.

The following list are general standards for appropriate and safe dress for school:

• Clothing must be clean.
• All attire must be modest. Undergarments must be covered.

• No clothing with offensive or distasteful words, promotes alcohol, tobacco or drugs, or has pictures, or slogans. Offensive would be defined as anything that is obscene, contains racial or ethnic slurs, or propagates violence, gangs or products which are illegal.

• No spaghetti straps, crop top shirts, halter tops or bare midriffs. Shoulder straps must be at least one (1) inch wide.

• Shoes must be practical so that students can run, jump, and kick while involved in physical activities on the playground. This means that tennis shoes or other closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are appropriate.

• Inappropriate shoes: open-toed shoes, Crocs, flip flops, slippers, heels, and platform shoes.

• Shorts, skirts and dresses are appropriate if they are the type designed for play and the highest point of the hemline reaches the student’s thumb when their arm is at their side.
• Makeup is not to be worn by elementary age students.
• Jewelry, if worn, should be small and non-distracting.
• Hats (particularly baseball caps) must be worn forward-facing and are not permitted to be worn indoors at any time unless with permission by teacher. Hoods and beanies are not to be worn indoors.

All teachers and Adams staff have been trained on the Standard Response Protocol. This protocol allows everyone on site to use clear and common language during emergency responses. Whenever emergency drills are held at Adams Elementary (dates are all posted on the Adams Elementary website), we will inform our parent community through our weekly newsletter