Family Newsletter

Hello Bobcat Families,

In honor of Veterans Day, our school will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, as we pause to express our deep gratitude to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We extend a special thank you to the veterans and active-duty service members within our school family and community. We wish all of our families a meaningful and safe holiday!

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

With Love,
Mrs. Higginbotham

Our student ambassador leaders are collecting food for those in need to impact our local community! See flyer for details.

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!

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.

FELICITA HOLIDAY SHOP FUNDRAISER
Our Holiday Shop Fundraiser is happening now through November 20! Families can register their student, share their personal shopping page with family and friends, and shop gifts, treats, toys, and more. Every purchase helps support Felicita PTA programs and free family events throughout the year.

If you missed the first Free Shipping Day, there will be another one on November 13.

Use code FELICITA at checkout.
Register your student:
Register for Meadow Farms PTA Event (opens in a new tab)
School Code: 1227181

CHUCK E. CHEESE – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Join your fellow Bobcats for our next PTA Dine Out Night THIS TUESDAY!
Tuesday, November 10
3–9 PM
Chuck E. Cheese – 1126 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido (opens in a new tab)
Mention Felicita Elementary PTA before ordering and 20% of qualifying purchases will come back to our school.
Be sure to check your flyer for special coupons and game-point offers!

Chuck E. Cheese will also be visiting Felicita at 2:30 PM that afternoon!

WINTER CRAFT NIGHT – PLEASE RSVP!
We’re getting ready for our next FREE family event, and we need your help estimating how many Bobcats will be joining us!

We were blown away by the turnout and support at Trunk or Treat, and we want to make sure we have enough crafts and supplies for every child who joins us.

Thursday, December 10
5–7 PM
Felicita MPR
Families can enjoy an evening of crafts, treats, hot cocoa, and time together with our Felicita community.

We’re already planning several different craft stations and want to make sure we purchase enough supplies for everyone.
Please RSVP now so we can plan accordingly:
RSVP for Winter Craft Night (opens in a new tab)

We can’t wait to spend another fun evening with our Bobcat families!

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
We will need help with setup before the event, as well as volunteers to help run craft and food stations during the evening.

If you are interested in helping, please email [email protected].

Find PTA links and information anytime at:
linktr.ee/PTAFelicita (opens in a new tab)

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]).**

2nd grade had a real author visit and discuss how to be an author and illustrator!

Students voted on Election Day for the next spirit day to be Pajama Day on Friday, November 20th!

Congratulations to all of our Empowered Learners who were honored at the ROAR Assembly on Friday!

Students who ROARed, won art kits. Here are the raffle winners!

Thank you to our parent volunteers for helping set and clean up Recess Reimagined!

NOVEMBER
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 + PJ Day
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
12/18 Minimum Day + PJ Day+ Hot Cocoa and Cookies with Santa Attendance Challenge Award
12/21-/1/4 Winter Break No School

EUSD Printable School Calendars (opens in a new tab)

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