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Elevate News | November 13, 2025

Posted Date: 11/13/25 (10:45 AM)
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2nd Grade with Mrs. Favuzzi
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Second graders have been busy exploring how people and places shape our world! In science and social studies, students are using their creativity and teamwork to build salt dough landforms, showing features like mountains, plateaus, volcanoes, and islands. We also explored the rock cycle in a sweet and memorable way—by using Airheads candy to model how rocks change through heat, pressure, and time! These hands-on projects help students understand Earth’s features and connect scientific ideas to real-world examples.

We’re also gearing up for our exciting Living Wax Museum in December! Each student has chosen a person of influence to research—someone whose actions, discoveries, or leadership made a lasting impact on history. Over the next few weeks, students will be learning about their person’s life and contributions, preparing speeches, and creating displays to share with families and friends. Our essential question, “How have our lives been shaped because of people of influence throughout history?”, guides all of this meaningful work as students discover how the past continues to inspire us today.

Mrs. Favuzzi
2nd Grade Teacher

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Dear Elevate Families,

We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity, kindness, and compassion from our school community in response to our recent call for support. Your willingness to step up and contribute has been nothing short of inspiring.

Thanks to your incredible support, we were able to cover the full cost of all of the boxes that were ordered, with enough left over to help fund a portion of next week’s distribution as well. Your donations met a need, and we hope to continue this important effort through the holiday season.

Your generosity is a reflection of the spirit that defines Elevate. We are a community that not only learns together but lifts one another up in times of need. You have shown our students the true meaning of empathy, leadership, and service.
From all of us at Elevate School, we thank you for being the heart of our community. We are proud and grateful to walk this journey with each of you.

With appreciation,
The Elevate School Team

DATES AT A GLANCE
Fri, Nov 14 Meal Kit Distribution, 1:30-2:00 pm
Mon, Nov 17 - 
Fri, Nov 21		 Whole School Minimum Days - Conference Week
Nov 17 - 
Dec 5		 Toy Drive
Tues, Nov 18 Dine-out Night: Shake Shack

Flag Football Game (Blue Team)
Wed, Nov 19 Wear Orange Unity Day
Thurs, Nov 20 EMS Community Meeting

Flag Football Game (Blue Team) & Cheer Team at the Game
Frid, Nov 21 SM Assembly
TS Assembly
Nov 24 & 25 ELO-P Fall Program
Nov 24-28 No School - Thanksgiving Break
Mon, Dec 1 Open Enrollment Begins for the 26/27 School Year

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STRONGER TOGETHER: EMPOWERING FAMILIES AGAINST BULLYING
What a great workshop! For those who were able to attend, we would love your feedback - can you take a few minutes to complete this form? You can also view the slides from the workshop here.

WEAR ORANGE UNITY DAY
Let's stand together against bullying with a Whole School Spirit Day! Join us in celebrating Unity Day by wearing ORANGE to spread the message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion across our school community. (Students who choose to not wear orange should wear their regular school uniform.)
Wednesday, November 19

NOVEMBER COUNSELORS CORNER
K-5 November Counselors Corner Newsletter

DINE-OUT: SHAKE SHACK
Grab your favorite ShackBurger or shake, and help support Elevate while you dine! Just mention “Donation Day” or use the promo code DONATE when you order, and 25% of your meal will be donated back to our school! Dine anytime between 10 AM and 10 PM!
Tuesday, November 18
TESF Dine-out Flier

TOY DRIVE
This holiday season, let’s come together to share joy and kindness! Donate a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the holidays for a military family in need. All gifts will go to S.T.E.P. (Support the Enlisted Project), supporting local enlisted service members and their families. Simply drop off your donations in your classroom or the school office. 
November 17 -  December 5

THE UNIFORM STORE WINTER SALE
School uniforms are 10% off through November 18 - the discount will be applied automatically in-store and online!
Uniform Sale Flier

FOOD SUPPORT
If you or someone you know could benefit from meal support or the like, please check out this resource list.

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Save the Date for Elevate's Winter Student Exhibition Night: Thursday, December 18, 5:00-6:30 pm!

This is always a super fun time for our students to share their projects from Unit 1. Additionally, our 5th graders will be hosting a Hot Chocolate Sale at the Middle School Campus - enjoy a cozy treat and support a worthy cause - the San Diego Food Bank.

Grades K-3 Exhibition will be held at the Serra Mesa Campus. 
Grades 4-8 Exhibition will be held at the Middle School Campus.

HABIT OF THE WEEK
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"Families that learn and practice win-win thinking are happier, experience less conflict, and are better able to meet the family challenges that arise."

⭐ How can your family practice win-win? Check out this week's Habit #4 Family Worksheet!

ELEVATE SPIRIT STORE
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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