Family Newsletter

Hello Bobcat Families,

We look forward to seeing you on campus this week for parent conferences! Reminder there is no school October 8-9th!

Have a great week and let’s ROAR, Bobcats!

With Love,
Mrs. Higginbotham

The Escondido Union School District is pleased to announce that the testing window will be opening for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) identification. All 2nd-grade students will have the opportunity to participate in universal screening in November. In addition, parents and teachers may recommend students not previously screened in grades 3 through 8 to be screened for GATE eligibility. Parents can pick up the Parent Background and Input Form in the school’s front office starting on October 5th and should return it to the school by Friday, October 30th. A school team will review requests and determine which students will be eligible to be screened in November. For more information, please visit our district website or stop by your school office.

The EUSD GATE website (opens in a new tab) is available for parents to reference.

A valid photo ID is required to sign out a student, even if we know you!

An early or late pick-up of a student also requires a valid I.D. of the parent, guardian, or authorized person. The following will be acceptable forms of identification to help facilitate this process the identification must be valid, or if the identification has expired, it must have been issued within the past five (5) years:

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 driver’s license; a valid permanent Resident Alien Card; and a valid military identification card.

Valid identification cards must contain the following:
The photograph of the signer; the physical description of the signer; a serial or identifying number on the identification; and the signature of the signer.

No exceptions.

READ-A-THON ENDS TOMORROW!
We’re in the final stretch! Keep logging those reading minutes and sharing your student’s fundraiser page with grandparents, neighbors, family friends, and anyone else who might want to support them.

Remember, 15% of the money your student raises can be used in the Read-A-Thon prize store, and sending 10 text messages through the Read-A-Thon dashboard enters your student into the nationwide drawing for a Disneyland trip for four! It’s not too late to participate:

Link to register for Read-a-thon (opens in a new tab)

DINE OUT: BEST PIZZA & BREW — THIS TUESDAY!
Celebrate the end of Read-A-Thon with a pizza night!

Tuesday, October 6 • 11 AM–9 PM • 35% back to Felicita PTA
Be sure to mention Felicita Elementary or show the fundraiser flyer when ordering.

TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING — AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Join us Thursday, October 29 from 5–7 PM for a FREE evening of decorated trunks, trick-or-treating, a costume exchange, decorating stations, and Halloween fun!

We need trunks! Sign up to decorate a vehicle and help make the event happen. We're even having a contest for best trunk and the winner gets a PRIZE!

Costume / Candy donations are now open! Drop off clean, gently used costumes and accessories in the front office for our FREE Costume Exchange. We’re also accepting donations of individually wrapped candy and small non-food treats from families who are unable to host a trunk but would still like to contribute.

RSVP, register a trunk, sign up to volunteer or learn more:
RSVP to Trunk-or-Treat Google Form (opens in a new tab)

SPIRIT WEAR UPDATE
Spirit wear arrived last week and went home with students on Friday! Can't wait to see everyone sporting their school shirts this year!

FOLLOW YOUR PTA ONLINE - Felicita PTA website (opens in a new tab)

ALL THINGS FELICITA PTA: PTA website (opens in a new tab)

Show up and win! The October Attendance Challenge kicks off on October 1st. The top two classes with the best attendance for the month of October will score Chick-fil-A gift cards. Every Day Counts.

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.

This year our attendance goals are as follows:
Average Daily Attendance: 94%
Chronic Absenteeism: 20%

So far, we are meeting our goals!
Let's go, Bobcats!

Student Ambassadors set up a coffee stand for teachers on National Coffee day...

We celebrated the Padres going to the playoffs with Padres Spirit Day...

2nd grade visited City Hall...

Bobby visited us at this month's ROAR Assembly!...

2nd grade got a visit from the Children's Museum of Discovery...

OCTOBER
10/5 Kinder Family Day at Lunch
10/6 Best Pizza Restaurant Night
10/8-10/9 Parent Conferences - No School
10/12 Fall Portraits
10/14 2nd Grade- Escondido Creek Conservancy - Presentation
10/15 Grades TK/K Recess Reimagined
10/16 Felicita Families
10/19 Recess Reimagined Grades 1-5
10/21 School Site Council + CSAC Meeting
10/29 Trunk-or-Treat Event
10/30 Halloween Parade

NOVEMBER
11/1 Daylight Savings Time Ends
11/5 PTA Exec Meeting
11/6 ROAR Assembly
11/9-11/10 3rd Grade to Elfin Forest
11/10 Chuck E. Cheese Dine Out
11/11 Veterans Day No School
11/13 End of Trimester 1 + Felicita Families + November Scavenger Hunt + Coffee with the Principal
11/16 Pumpkin Roll Event + TK Family Day Lunch
11/19 PTA Association Meeting
11/20 Report Cards Issued + Minimum Day School Out at 12:10 PM
11/23-11/27 Thanksgiving Break No School

EUSD Printable School Calendars (opens in a new tab)

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