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“Missing just two days a month adds up to nearly 18 days a year—and that can set students back.”
Showing up to school every day is one of the most important ways children build strong learning habits. Even excused absences make it harder to keep up with reading, math, and friendships.
Why it matters:
- Elementary students need consistent routines to grow reading skills and classroom confidence.
- Middle schoolers who miss school regularly are more likely to struggle with engagement and readiness for high school.
- Being in school every day helps children develop healthy friendships, practice teamwork, and learn important social skills.
- Good attendance can help children do well in school and build lifelong skills for success in the future!
What Families Can Do:
>> Build positive attendance habits early
Set routines that help your student arrive on time—consistent bedtimes, morning preparation, and safe travel plans all make a big difference.
>> Keep an eye on patterns
Missing just a few days regularly adds up. Even excused absences matter when they become frequent.
>> Strive to be on time
Being late to school may lead to poor attendance. Tardiness can also affect the whole classroom environment.
When families and schools work together, children feel supported, connected, and ready to learn. Let’s help every child show up, learn, and thrive—because every day counts!
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| UPCOMING DATES AT A GLANCE |
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| Thurs, Sept 4 |
- Earthmade Snow Cones at SM
- Grades 7/8 "Check Your Mood Week" Parent Info Meeting |
| Tues, Sept 9 |
- EMS Parent Resource Meeting |
| Thurs, Sept 11 |
- Wear Yellow Whole School Spirit Day
- CCB Training
- EMS Community Meeting
- Brightlife Webinar: "Back to School Blues" |
| Fri, Sept 12 |
- Coffee with the Directors |
| Sat, Sept 13 |
- 6th Grade Camp Open House |
| Tues, Sept 16 |
- Parent Workshop: Autism Homework Strategies
- 8th Grade Parent Meeting: Planning Ahead for 9th Grade |
| Fri, Sept 19 |
- Assemblies at SM & TS Campuses
- ELAC Meeting |
 
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Today is Earthmade Snow Cone Day at Elevate Serra Mesa Campus!
Bring the family, pick your favorite flavors, and enjoy a delicious snow cone – all while supporting a great cause! Every scoop helps fund awesome school activities! Hope to see you there!
Thursday, Sept 4, 1:10 PM
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego 92120 |
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WHOLE SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
Thurs, Sept 11
In celebration of Ethiopian New Year, all Elevate students, staff, and volunteers may wear the color yellow or traditional Ethiopian dress! Students who choose not to wear yellow should be dressed in their school uniform. School-approved shoes are required by all.
COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTORS
Fri, Sept 12, 8:45-9:45 am. RSVP here!
This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to connect with school leadership, learn more about our mission to inspire future leaders and changemakers, and hear how we bring that vision to life each day. We'll share highlights of our after-school programming, student supports, and the unique elements that set Elevate apart.
ELAC MEETING
Fri, Sept 19, 9:00 AM. Details & RSVP here.
All parents are cordially invited to our English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting! This is a wonderful opportunity for parents of multi-lingual students to: Meet the ELD (English Language Development) staff and other parents of multi-lingual students, gain understanding about Elevate’s support services for English language growth and academic success and more!
FALL SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS
Save the date!
- Grades K-3: Monday, Sept. 22
- Grades 4-5: Tuesday, Sept. 23
- Grades 6-8: Monday, Oct. 20
PLEASE LABEL
Please remember to label ALL jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes/bags, and snack bags. Thank you! |
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"BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES"
Sept 11, 12:00 pm
Online registration here.
School can bring more than just stress—it can bring sadness, low energy, and feeling stuck. In this webinar, we’ll explore gentle ways to support kids through tough school days, friendship struggles, and big feelings about the world around them.
"AUTISM: HOMEWORK STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS"
Sept 16, 12:00 pm
Online registration here.
This informational presentation is for parents/caregivers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will provide and overview of executive functioning skills and how they impact homework completion. It will help the parent/caregiver learn how understanding the function of a student’s behavior can help target your interventions toward successful homework completion. |
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EMS (7/8) "Check Your Mood Week"
Wed, Sept 4, 5:30-6:30 pm
We invite all 7th and 8th grade families to join us for a virtual parent information session for "Check Your Mood Week" with San Diego Youth Services. During Check Your Mood Week, SDYS will be providing our 7th and 8th graders with important suicide prevention and bullying prevention lessons, aimed at promoting mental health awareness, resilience, and student safety. This meeting will give parents an overview of the lessons, share tips on how to continue the conversation at home, and provide resources to support your student’s well being.
Join the Meeting Here
Meeting ID: 288 309 660 851
Passcode: sd7TL9sL
EMS PARENT RESOURCE MEETING
Tues, Sept 9, 5:30-6:30 pm
RSVP here
Please join for an evening designed to support middle school families! Dinner will be provided, so please sign up in advance to help us plan. We’ll cover: Navigating Google Classroom, Understanding Illustrative Math, and Helpful Tips & Tricks for success.
6th GRADE CAMP OPEN HOUSE
Sat, Sept 13, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Open House Flier Here.
Tour the grounds of Camp Cuyamaca and learn more about the 6th grade camp program.
PLANNING AHEAD FOR 9TH GRADE
Tues, Sept 16, 5:30-6:30 pm
Calling all 8th Grade Parent/Guardians! This is an Informational Meeting via Zoom regarding different high school options post-EMS led by our Grades 6-8 School Counselor, Anais Cortes. Representatives from SDUSD, Poway Unified School District, SET, High Tech High School, and Helix will also be in attendance.
Join the Meeting Here
Meeting ID: 850 9358 8057
Passcode: 682223
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Volunteers Needed
Our annual Elevate Fall Festival is just around the corner - Saturday, October 4, 3:30-6:30 pm - and we need your help to make it a success! This event brings together students, families, and our community for an afternoon of games, food, performances, and celebration. None of it would be possible without the support of our amazing family volunteers.
>> Learn more and sign up to volunteer here! <<
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Grab some Elevate gear today! The Elevate School Foundation (TESF) has set up an awesome online Spirit Store with branded attire, reusable water bottles, hats, and more! Ten percent of each purchase will go directly to the foundation which supports Elevate's Mission.
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 Elevate School cultivates leaders and positive changemakers by inspiring students to be excellent in academics, exceptional in leadership, expansive in creativity, and engaged in communi
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