Family Newsletter

Hello Bobcat Families,

What a fun week! Between dress up days every day, Trunk-or-Treat, and a Halloween Parade, it was non-stop fun!

HUGE SHOUTOUT TO THE AMAZING PTA AND ALL OF THE PARENT AND STAFF VOLUNTEERS who made Trunk-or-Treat possible! The DJ, the dancing, so many trunks, the crafts, etc....what a great day we gave our Bobcats! Thank you PTA:

President: Adriana S.
Programs: Brittany H.
Treasurer: Karla M.
Secretary: Joe M.

You are the best!

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 Elks Lodge of Escondido has their Hoop Shoot Contest coming up soon- FREE to students!
The Escondido Elks Lodge is hosting its annual Free Youth Basketball Hoop Shoot Contest.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Must arrive at 12:00 PM to register)
Location: Escondido Charter High School Gym (1868 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido)
Cost: FREE (No pre-registration required)Eligibility: Boys and Girls ages 8–13 (age as of April 1, 2027)Divisions: Boys & Girls (Ages 8–9, 10–11, 12–13)
How It Works: Participants compete by shooting 25 free throws. Division winners receive trophies and advance to district, state, and national competitions. (Travel costs for national finalists in Chicago are fully covered by the Elks Lodge!

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.

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!

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!

Get ready for our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Roll Competition! Grade levels will go head-to-head to see which classes can roll their pumpkins the fastest, with classroom trophies for the winning teams.

• Date: November 16
• Time: 11am - 2pm (30-minute increments by grade level span)
• Location: Big field (as long as there is no rain)

Volunteers Needed! If you can help with set-up, scorekeeping, or clean-up, please email Ms. Aguilera ([email protected]) or Mrs. Hodgson ([email protected]).**

Below are some pictures in no particular order of several spirit days for Red Ribbon Week, including Wear Red Day, Superhero day, dress like someone who inspires you, crazy sock day, Halloween Parade, and Trunk-or-Treat! We also had an October scavenger hunt and rugby game!

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 + Grades 1-5 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!)

DECEMBER
12/1 Coastal Roots Farm 4th Grade
12/3 PTA Exec Meeting
12/4 ROAR Assembly
12/7 5th Grade Family Day at Lunch
12/7 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/8 Panda Express Dine Out + Fire Drill
12/10 Winter Craft Night 5:00-7:00
12/11 Felicita Families
12/16 Community Schools + School Site Council Meeting
12/17 Minimum Day + PJ Day+ Hot Cocoa and Cookies with Santa Attendance Challenge Award
12/21-/1/4 Winter Break No School

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