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Elevate News | January 8, 2026

Posted Date: 01/08/26 (09:00 AM)
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Fifth Grade with Mrs. Alktan
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Happy New Year!

As a 5th grade teacher, it fills me with pride to see our students take their learning beyond the classroom and turn it into meaningful action. This year, the 5th graders investigated two major issues affecting communities both in the past and present: poverty and human impact on Earth (climate change, pollution, and deforestation). Through research, thoughtful discussions, and reflections, students used what they learned to create impactful Public Service Announcements (PSAs) designed to raise awareness and encourage positive action within our own community.

As part of putting their learning into meaningful practice, our 5th graders brought their understanding to life by running a hot chocolate sale during Exhibition Night. Students took leadership of every aspect of the event, including designing and creating eye-catching hot chocolate signs to advertise the sale and help it run smoothly. By synergizing their individual strengths, collaborating as a team, and problem-solving in real time, students experienced firsthand how working together can amplify their impact. Using what they learned to make a positive impact on our school community, this student-led initiative allowed them to take real-world action in support of those in need. Every dollar raised was donated directly to the San Diego Food Bank to help local families.

We are incredibly proud of their hard work, compassion, creativity, and commitment to making a difference. Thank you for supporting our 5th graders as they work to create a more positive world—one cup of hot chocolate at a time!

Mrs. Alktan
5th Grade Teacher


DATES AT A GLANCE
Mon, Jan 12 3rd Grade Field Trip
Thurs, Jan 15 EMS Community Meeting
Fri, Jan 16 SM Assembly

Coffee with the Directors
Mon, Jan 19 No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tues, Jan 27 Grades K-3 Spring Picture Day

Admissions Information Meetings
Wed, Jan 28 Grades 4-5 Spring Picture Day
Fri, Jan 30 EMS Social

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LOAD THE LOUNGE: This Friday!
This month's Load the Lounge is hosted by our 5th Grade families (but any Elevate family is invited to join in too)! Simply drop off snack/beverage donations this Friday, January 9 - CCBs will be at drop off and dismissal on this date to collect the goodies. For donation ideas, click here.

COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTORS
Let's kick off the new year by strengthening our Elevate School community... Join us on Friday, January 16 for an informal Coffee with the Directors. More details and RSVP link here.

SPRING PICTURES
Spring Pictures for Grades K-5 are coming up! Students are invited to dress nicely (no uniforms). 
 - Grades K-3: Tuesday, January 27
 - Grades 4-5: Wednesday, January 28
 - Grades 6-8 do not have Spring Pictures.

GOLDEN EAGLE FUN RUN
We are gearing up for our inaugural in-house Golden Eagle Fun Run in February and we need your help! We are looking for business sponsors to partner with us in providing an incredible experience for our students.

Whether you're a small business owner, part of a larger corporation, or know someone who might be interested, we have various sponsorship levels available that provide a special opportunity to partner with and support our Elevate families.

If you or someone you know might be interested in a sponsorship role, please contact our Foundation President, Shukky Sanni, at president@elevateschoolfoundation.org to start the conversation.

HABIT OF THE WEEK
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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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