November

• 4th- 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. SSC (School Site Council) in TRR

• 6th- 7:45 a.m. Monthly Assembly & Coffee with the Principal

• 6th- 2:00-2:45 p.m. Feeding San Diego Food Distribution

• 10th- 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Foundation Meeting in The Family Nest

• 11th- NO SCHOOL- Veterans Day

• 12th- 5:30-7:30 Encanto Annual Family Social

• 16-20th- Minimum Days 11:50 Dismissal- for Parent Teacher Conferences

• 19th- 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Chat with Clarisa

• 19th- Honor Roll - by invitation only (times on invitation)

• 20th- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Feeding San Diego Food Distribution

• 23rd-27th- Thanksgiving Break- No School

• 30th- School Resumes

As we head into November, the month of gratitude, I am once again reminded of how grateful I am to be at Encanto Elementary. This month serves as a beautiful reminder to express how truly grateful we are for our incredible parents and families who constantly show up in support of all students and staff. Our school thrives because of your dedication—whether you are serving on a leadership committee, volunteering your time in our classrooms, or supporting our community school events and foundation fundraisers. Your active involvement creates a joyful, connected environment where our learners can truly flourish, and soar as Eagles. We thank you for being such vital partners in our school community.

Key Questions to Ask

• Is my child meeting grade-level expectations for learning and behavior?

• What are my child's strongest and weakest subjects?

• How does my child get along with peers socially?

• What specific things can we practice or support at home?

• If my child is struggling, what strategies have you already tried?

During the Conference

• Start positive: Listen to the teacher's overview and ask for specific positive examples if they do not share any right away.

• Stay calm and curious: Approach concerns as a team. If you hear unexpected news, take a short breath or pause before reacting.

• Ask for translation of jargon: If the teacher uses terms or test scores you do not understand, ask them to explain.

• Agree on next steps: Dedicate the final few minutes to writing down concrete goals for both home and school. Ask for the teacher's preferred contact method for future updates.

Join Us for ELAC – Supporting Our Multilingual Learners Together!

We’d like to thank everyone who joined us for our Informational Meeting on October 6th and our Initial ELAC Training on October 15th! It has been great connecting with our school community. We want to congratulate our newly elected ELAC Members!

Denisse Meza, Alicia Rodriguez, Mara Lopez, and Bertha Corona.

Throughout the school year, families will have many more opportunities to learn about the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) and discover practical ways to support your multilingual students at home. Everyone is welcome to come and join us during our meetings.

Save the Date for Encanto’s Family Social on November 12th! Come mingle with other parents, learn more about ELAC, and get answers to any questions you might have in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

In the meantime, feel free to explore these helpful DELAC Resources to learn more about our district-level committee and available support for your student. Make sure to scroll down and click on the DELAC meeting presentation to get the information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We kicked things off with our Encanto Soccer Tournament, coached by our teachers Ms. Stearmer and Mr. Sims, where our Eagles showed teamwork and school spirit! We also celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with colorful traditions, cultural pride, and a special spirit day. Our cafeteria transformed into a circus for the Sandi Coast Cafe Decorating Competition, bringing creativity and fun to lunchtime!

Our community partnerships made an incredible impact, too! Coastal Ninjas brought free Paddle for Peace enrichment to our 4th and 5th graders, while Sole Purpose partnered with us to provide brand-new tennis shoes to 167 students! We also welcomed Disguise Costumes as part of our Halloween celebrations, helping bring smiles and Halloween magic to our Eagles.

To top it all off, our school community came together for the annual Fun Run, organized by our Encanto Foundation and spearheaded by Guidance Assistant Isaac Santillan. We even had a little friendly competition when Community School Coach Joanna Voinov beat Isaac around the obstacle course! We wrapped up the festivities with our Trunk or Treat, filling our campus with costumes, candy, and community fun.

What a month! Thank you to our families, staff, volunteers, partners, and donors who continue to make Encanto such a special place to learn, grow, and soar together. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!

🎉 You're Invited! Encanto's 1st Annual Family Social! 🎉

Join us Thursday, November 12, from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of food, fun, and connection! ❤️ This special event is brought to you by Encanto parents, for Encanto parents! Come meet other families, enjoy time together, and learn about ways to get involved in our school community while students enjoy fun activities.

📌 RSVP by November 5th! Space is limited, so reserve your family's spot today!

👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/VNfAptPLFyjZX8i38

We can't wait to bring our Encanto families together! 🦅💙