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Elevate News | January 29, 2026

Posted Date: 01/29/26 (11:25 AM)
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Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) at EMS

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Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is a student led club at the EMS campus focused on raising awareness and reducing the stigma around mental health. Each month, students explore a new mental health topic by learning about it, engaging in thoughtful discussions, and then planning and hosting an event for the entire campus to participate in.

It has been incredible to hear students engage in such rich, meaningful conversations about mental health while sharing and listening in a safe and supportive space. So far this year, BC2M members have discussed topics such as bullying, coping with stressors and responsibilities, and acts of kindness and generosity. Students have brought these topics to life through campus events like Coping Skills Bingo and a Unity Day initiative, where they created posters and encouraged classmates to share ways we can prevent bullying on campus (pictured above).

We are currently in the midst of planning activities for Kindness Week, including an affirmation wall, positive message bracelets, and a Cocoa for Connection event designed to help students slow down, connect with one another, and spread kindness across campus. It has been amazing to see student leadership shine as they share thoughtful ideas and take ownership in creating positive experiences for our school community. I am incredibly lucky to work alongside students who are so passionate about changing the stigma around mental health and making EMS a more supportive, inclusive place for all.

Ms. Cortes
Middle School Counselor


DATES AT A GLANCE
Fri, Jan 30 SM Leader of the Month Assembly

TS Assembly

EMS Men of Value & Purpose Info Meeting

EMS Social & Spirit Day: Red or Blue
Tues, Feb 3 EMS Information Meeting via Zoom
Wed, Feb 4 Panoramic Picture Day

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
Fri, Feb 6 Hearing & Vision Testing (Kinder)
Mon, Feb 9 EMS Fun Run Pep Rally
Feb 9-11 Kindness Week
Tues, Feb 10 SM & TS Fun Run Pep Rallies

Military Dinner with the Directors
Wed, Feb 11 SM Assembly
Feb 12, 13, & 16 No School (Staff Development Day and President's Day Weekend)

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EMS SOCIAL & SPIRIT DAY
Friday, January 30 - Click here to read all the details!

MEN OF VALUE & PURPOSE INFORMATION MEETING
Friday, January 30, 8:15 AM
Elevate's EMS Campus is launching a new group - M.V.P. (Men of Value and Purpose). Learn more at the upcoming meeting! Details & RSVP link here.

PANORAMIC CAMPUS PHOTO
Deadline to order is January 30. Order here!

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, February 4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
At this meeting, we’ll take a deeper dive into our Comprehensive School Safety Plan with Special Guest, Mr. Kazmierski, Serra Mesa Campus Dean of Students. Details & RSVP link here.

MILITARY DINNER WITH THE DIRECTORS
Tuesday, February 10, 6:00-7:00 PM
We warmly invite our military-connected families to a special evening at Elevate! Details & RSVP link here.

ELO-P UPDATES
Learn about Session 4 of ELOP Clubs here - starting February 17!
Read about the ELO-P Spring Program here.

ELEVATE SCHOOL WILL BE OPEN ON FEBRUARY 26
In light of recent news about a planned strike in the San Diego area, we want to clarify our school schedule. While San Diego Unified schools will be closed on Thursday, February 26, Elevate School operates independently and will remain open with a regular instructional day. Please note that Monday, March 9 remains a non-school day for Elevate students.

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Our two third grade classes have been busy cooking up something special! Together with their teachers, Ms. Otero and Mrs. Barnard, our third graders have created a community cookbook filled with over 50 family recipes representing the diverse cultures and traditions of our school community.

Don’t miss out—order your cookbook today and support our third graders while making a difference, one recipe at a time!

Ordering link here.

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The week of February 9-11, Elevate will be celebrating Kindness Week, a time dedicated to building empathy, connection, and a positive school culture across our entire campus. Throughout the week, students will participate in activities that encourage kindness toward themselves, others, and our larger community.

Monday, Feb 9: Kindness Shines Bright Day
Students are encouraged to wear bright colors to show how kindness can shine. This is also the first day of our food drive!

Tuesday, Feb 10: Donation Day
Students are encouraged to bring canned food items as part of our food drive supporting the San Diego Food Bank.

Wednesday, Feb 11: Kind Hearts Day
Students may wear pink, red, or white, or include hearts in their clothing or accessories to represent caring and compassion. This is the last day of our food drive.

Volunteers Needed - click here to sign up to volunteer!

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Our school is excited to kick off the Golden Eagles Fun Run, our biggest fundraiser of the year and it’s all about movement, leadership, and school spirit! Our two-week program focuses on fitness and leadership, culminating in an exciting Fun Run event where students will hit the track to cross the finish line for a great cause.  

To read more about the awesome updates by doing the Fun Run in-house, click here.

Volunteers Needed! Cheerleaders Welcome!
To learn more about the many volunteer opportunities or how you can be a cheerleader for the Fun Run, click here!

FUN RUN DAY & TIMES
Thursday, 2/26 | EMS Run
  • 6th & 7th Grade (9:30-10:15) **UPDATED TIME**
  • 8th Grade (12:00-12:45) **UPDATED TIME**

Friday, 2/27 | SM & TS Runs
  • SM - Kindergarten & 1st Grade (8:25–9:10)
  • SM - 2nd & 3rd Grade (9:15–10:00)
  • TS - 4th & 5th Grade (2:05–2:50)

Advertise your business 
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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