All-Star News
October 9, 2026
Calling All Veterans
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.
Parent-Teacher Conference Week | October 19–23
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
🗳️✨ Learning About the Importance of Voting!
Our third graders in Miss Martinez’s class are putting their thinking skills to work! Students used a Multi-Flow Map to explore and discuss why voting is important and the impact that voting can have on our communities. It’s wonderful to see our students sharing thoughtful ideas, making connections, and understanding that their voices matter. 💭🗳️ We love seeing our Adams All-Stars think deeply about how they can make a difference! ⭐
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem in Children
Helping children recognize their strengths, develop positive self-talk, and celebrate what makes them unique is an important part of building healthy self-esteem and confidence. When children feel valued for who they are, they are more likely to take healthy risks, try new things, develop friendships, and approach challenges with resilience.
Here are a few simple ways to build confidence at home:
Recognize strengths: Help your child identify what they do well, whether it's being kind, creative, helpful, determined, or a good friend.
Practice positive self-talk: Encourage children to replace thoughts like "I can't do this" with "I can keep trying" or "I'm still learning."
Celebrate individuality: Remind your child that everyone has different strengths, interests, and abilities, and those differences make us special.
Praise effort and growth: Focus on persistence, problem-solving, and progress rather than just the outcome.
Encourage independence: Give your child opportunities to make age-appropriate decisions, solve small problems, and experience success.
Try This at Home: "Three Things I Like About Me" Invite your child to share three things they like about themselves. Encourage them to think beyond appearance or achievements and recognize qualities such as kindness, courage, creativity, or being a good listener. Remember: Confidence grows when children feel loved, accepted, and encouraged—not because they are perfect, but because they learn to believe in themselves, even when things are difficult. Any questions contact Dr. Kochan
Click below to find out what is on the menu this month!
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.
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.
🔴Volunteers must complete required MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING🔴
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.
