| ELO-P Off to a Great Start! |
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The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) at Elevate is off to a fantastic start this year! ELO-P is a funding source that allows us to expand the school day with the intent of providing academic, social, emotional, athletic, and other interests of students through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. This is provided before and after school as well as during some school breaks. Families that qualify for free/reduced lunches and have an official designation letter from the school will receive all ELO-P opportunities for free. Opportunities include Champions, after-school clubs, athletics, and our intersession programs.
For Session 1, we have 9 clubs and 128 students participating! This round of clubs is full of variety and excitement:
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Basketball Club is already buzzing with energy as students practice teamwork and game skills.
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The Gardening Club is getting their hands dirty—in the best way! TS students prepared their garden for new beginnings while SM students planted flower and lettuce seeds that we can’t wait to watch grow.
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Chess Club has kids thinking three steps ahead as they plot strategies, shout “checkmate,” and celebrate victories.
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Study Lounge is the perfect balance of focus and support, giving students a calm place to tackle homework and practice responsibility.
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Drawing Club got creative right away by designing imaginative “shape creatures,” and there’s plenty more art to come.
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Dance Club has the music turned up and feet moving as students learn new steps, build confidence, and most importantly—have fun!
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Bring Change 2 Mind Club is sparking conversations around kindness, inclusion, and emotional wellness, reminding us that taking care of our hearts and minds matters, too.
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American Sign Language Club is opening doors to new ways of communicating as students practice hand signs, learn the alphabet, and even try out simple conversations.
If your family would like to participate, start by making sure that the ELO-P Registration form is filled out. You can find this here. All sign-ups for after-school clubs and intersession programs will be posted on our website under the ELO-P tab. There you will also be able to find additional information on ELO-P.
It’s been such a joy to see our students exploring new interests and discovering their talents. Whether it’s hitting a perfect jump shot, planting a seed that will soon bloom, or finding rhythm on the dance floor, each club is filled with moments of growth, laughter, and pride. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings—who knows, you may have a future artist, athlete, or leader right at your kitchen table!
 Miss Julayne Kilcullen
ELOP Coordinator
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| Fri, Sept 12 |
- Coffee with the Directors |
| Sat, Sept 13 |
- 6th Grade Camp Open House |
| Mon, Sept 15 |
- EMS Flag Football Tryouts |
| Tues, Sept 16 |
- Parent Workshop: Autism Homework Strategies
- 8th Grade Parent Meeting: Planning Ahead for 9th Grade
- 3rd Grade Field Trip |
| Fri, Sept 19 |
- Assemblies at SM & TS Campuses
- ELAC Meeting
- Kindergarten Field Trip |
Mon, Sept 22 -
Fri, Sept 26 |
- 6th Grade Camp |
| Mon, Sept 22 |
- Grades K-3 Fall School Pictures |
| Tues, Sept 23 |
- Grades 4 & 5 Fall School Pictures |
| Fri, Sept 26 |
- No School (Staff Development Day) |
 
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This week marks the anniversary of September 11, 2001—a day that changed our nation forever. While our students are too young to remember that day, it is important that we help them understand its significance in age-appropriate ways.
September 11 is a time to honor the lives lost, recognize the bravery of first responders, and reflect on the resilience and unity that followed. It reminds us of the importance of kindness, courage, and caring for one another in times of challenge.
At this morning's EMS Community Meeting, the significance of this day was acknowledged with a special Color Guard ceremony. This meaningful time helped our students pause, reflect, and show respect for the heroes and lives remembered on this day.
Together, we commemorate the heroes of 9/11 and continue to build a community grounded in compassion and hope.
For ways to talk about this day with your children, there are some lesson plans on the 9/11 Memorial and Museum website here or additional resources from the National Education Association here. |
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TOMORROW: 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.
EMS FLAG FOOTBALL TRYOUTS
Football tryouts are this Monday, September 15 after school until 4:30 pm!! Season begins shortly after with a practice starting on Monday 9/22. Get all the details here.
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! |
SEPTEMBER COUNSELORS NEWSLETTER
Hot off the press: The September Counselors Corner for K-5 Families >> check it out here!
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"BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES"
TODAY: 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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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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Saturday, October 4, 3:30-6:30 PM
Get Your Tickets
Our school’s much-anticipated Fall Festival is right around the corner and we can’t wait to celebrate together as a community! This year’s festival is packed with exciting activities and entertainment for all ages... there will be face painting, carnival games, inflatable obstacle course, student performers, a cake walk and chili cook-off, and more!
Get your tickets here!
Volunteers Needed
We could use your help - this super fun event would not be possible without the support of our amazing family volunteers. Sign up to volunteer here!
Chili Cook-off
Do you think your chili has what it takes to be crowned champion? Enter the 2nd Annual Elevate School Foundation Chili Cook-Off at this year's Fall Festival, presented by The Elevate School Foundation. Compete for gift cards, the official Championship Trophy, and a full year of bragging rights—all while supporting Elevate School!
Get more details and sign up 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 community.
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