Family Newsletter

Hello Bobcat Families,

It was a beautiful week at Felicita, ending in a rainbow over our campus on Friday! After the rain, look for the rainbow!

Grades 1-5, be sure to come to school on Monday to participate in the October Scavenger Hunt! Find all the items and earn a fall sticker! TK/K Scavenger Hunt will ne on Thursday!

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

With Love,
Mrs. Higginbotham

Help us keep everyone safe and traffic flowing!

Friendly traffic reminders.
-When leaving the school parking lots, please exit TO THE RIGHT. This impacts the flow of traffic and will help EVERYONE get out of the parking lot faster.
-Please do not double park and block other cars in.
-Please do not park in the red.
-Please do not stop in the middle of the road and get out of your car. This is DANGEROUS!

These are all behaviors that have been recently observed. Let's keep everyone safe!

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.

Red ribbon week is fast approaching on October 26th - October 30th! This year's theme is “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.”

During Red Ribbon Week we will have activities & dress up days daily! It will end with a Halloween Parade on Friday at 8:00 AM that starts on the blacktop. Families are welcome to join and wave to students as they pass!

We are officially in the final stretch! Trunk or Treat is Thursday, October 29 from 5–7 PM on the Felicita blacktop. We’re so excited to see everyone for an evening of trick-or-treating, food, games, a DJ dance party, and family fun!

A few quick reminders: Families attending the event will enter through the Tulip Gate beginning at 5:00 PM.

Participating trunks and tables will enter through the Redwood Gate for setup at 4:00 PM.

We are still welcoming trunks, candy donations, and volunteers if you’d like to help make the night even more fun for our Bobcats - email [email protected]

Visit linktr.ee/PTAFelicita (opens in a new tab) for Trunk or Treat information and sign-ups.

DINE OUT - CHUCK E. CHEESE!
Our next Felicita PTA Dine Out is coming up on Tuesday, November 10 beginning at 3 PM!

Come enjoy pizza, games, and family fun while supporting Felicita PTA. 20% of qualifying sales comes back to PTA when you mention FELICITA!

And keep an eye out that afternoon — Chuck E. Cheese will be visiting Felicita at 2:30 PM to help kick off the fun!

AND ONE MORE THING… Our Winter Catalog fundraiser will be heading home soon! Keep an eye on backpacks for all the details. More information coming soon!

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!

As part of our school Redesign, some students participated in a micro school and got to attend Discovery Classes such as sewing, painting, singing, and more! IN this pisture student are designing friendship rocks to put in our school garden...

Students learned about games from other countries...

Students helped beautify our campus!

The YMCA hosted a Lights on After Dark Event

Current + Former Students Attended the Escondido Street Fair...

OCTOBER
10/26-10/30 Red Ribbon Week + Spirit Days + October Scavenger Hunt
10/29 Trunk-or-Treat Event 5:00-7:00 PM + TK/K October Scavenger Hunt
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 +
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
11/30 TK Family Day Lunch (Note the Date Change!)

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