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Elevate News | Nov 5, 2026

Posted Date: 11/05/26 (12:07 PM)

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In This Week's Elevate News
  • An upcoming Whole School Spirit Day
  • Elevate's Service Drive
  • Affordable Computer Info
  • Golden Eagle Highlight: 6th Grade Camp Recap!
And more! Please read on...

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Our fall appeal is officially wrapping up, and we are so grateful for your generosity!

Here's what your support has made possible so far:
  • Visionary-level support: Four Visionary supporters are helping us move toward the school-wide goal of decreasing technology use, reaching 4 classrooms!
  • Explorer-level support: Field trip transportation is now fully funded for four entire grades
There is still work to be done to bring these opportunities to every grade, and we'd love your help. 

If you haven't had a chance to give yet, please join us in closing out this year's appeal. And remember, donations are welcome year round. Whenever you're ready, you can give anytime at https://donorbox.org/elevaterisesasone

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

With gratitude,
The Elevate School Foundation

WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS
Veterans Day Assembly
This Tuesday, Nov 10
Event Details
One of Elevate’s most cherished traditions where each class will share a special song, poem, or presentation to honor our military-connected students and families. Hope to see you there!
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​Volunteers Wanted
Help us make our Veterans Day Assemblies extra special! We are looking for a few volunteers for each campus to help us decorate and set the stage for this meaningful celebration. Find the open slots and sign up here!


​Whole School Spirit Day
Tuesday, Nov 10

In celebration of Veterans Day, TK-5 students, staff, and guests are invited to wear red, white, and blue this day! Middle Schoolers are invited to wear their school uniform or semi professional/dressing up (it does not need to be red, white, and blue).

Load the Lounge: For Nov & Dec
Help stock the staff lounges with snacks, drinks, and other goodies to help fuel our amazing staff for the months of November & December!
HOW TO:
Service Drive
Kindness & generosity start right here at Elevate! Our TK–8 campuses are teaming up to support three wonderful San Diego organizations. Check out your campus drive details and consider bringing items to help those in need! Service Drive Details


​October Counselors Recap
Check out the new Counselors Corner Newsletter here!

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Elevate's Family Book Club
Join Elevate's Family Book Club and increase meaningful offline learning with your family while decreasing technology usage. Join the Group Here!


​Affordable Computer Events
The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers 2 Kids are partnering to help families access affordable refurbished computers with free lifetime technical support! Event dates are November 7 in Vista and December 5 at Kearny High School (just 10 minutes from our school)! Details here


​SAVE THE DATE!
Winter Leadership Exhibition Day
Coming the week before Winter Break!
Exact Date & Time: To Be Announced

We're excited to announce a new twist on our traditional Winter Exhibition Night! This year, we're combining Exhibition Night and Leadership Day into one special daytime event for families and community partners!

For the first time, families will have the opportunity to experience the amazing learning, leadership, and creativity our students have traditionally showcased for community guests during Leadership Day.

Come see our Golden Eagles shine! Stay tuned for more details!
SM CAMPUS NEWS
Assembly Update: Please note that the assembly originally scheduled this Friday, November 6 has been cancelled. Instead, we invite you to attend the Veterans Day Assembly this Tuesday!

TS CAMPUS NEWS
TS Family Recess
Thursday, November 12, families are welcome to join their students for lunch in the designated eating area, then stay to play with us on the blacktop and playground! We’re hoping to get families involved in four square, tetherball, basketball, and wall ball as we continue practicing uplifting language, working through rules and disagreements, and leaving losses at recess.

Since this is a minimum day, the times are:
  - 11:30 AM: Families may arrive to eat lunch with their child.
  - 11:55 AM-12:20 PM: Actual Family Recess

EMS CAMPUS NEWS
Middle School Military Walk with Your Student
Veterans/Active Military family members who will be joining us for the EMS Veterans Day Assembly: please fill out this form if you’d like to be a part of our Military Walk with your EMS Student at the start of our assembly. We’d be honored if you would join us!

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EMS Fall Make-up Picture Day
Did your student miss EMS Fall Picture Day? Make-up Picture Day is Monday, November 9.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Oct 19 - 
Nov 6
Fall Appeal
Mon,
Nov 9
EMS Fall Picture Make-up Day
Tues,
Nov 10
Veterans Day Assemblies

Whole School Spirit Day: Red, White, & Blue

TK-5 (T1) Report Cards available in the Aeries Parent Portal
Wed,
Nov 11
No School - Veterans Day Holiday
Thurs,
Nov 12
School-wide Tech Free Day #3

EMS Community Meeting

TS Family Recess
Nov 16-20 Conference Week - Minimum Day Dismissal all week for all grades!
Nov 16 - Dec 5 Elevate's Annual Service Drive

Golden Eagle Highlight: 6th Grade Camp
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6th Grade has just finished an unforgettable week at Camp Cuyamaca, for many their first extended time away from home on their own. Needless to say I have seen countless examples of how amazing each of our students are. 

We arrived Monday morning at which point students were assigned to their camps, dens and hike groups, then brought to their cabins to settle in for the week. Our campers then took a tour of the camp and were brought to the dinning hall for their first of many great meals. After lunch we went on our first of many nature adventures enjoying the beautiful weather.  We came back to camp for recess and dinner and rounded out the day with a campfire and songs. 

Tuesday started bright and early with breakfast to fuel up for our day's activities: rock climbing, archery, geocaching, the toxic river, and another nature exploration. After hamburgers for dinner we learned how to start fires using only sticks and a rope. 

Wednesday started with a nature hike exploring Cuyamaca state park, and after lunch we began our crafts - either shaping rocks or polishing manzanita. We ended the day without evening exploration and an awesome night hike to see what critters come out under the moonlight.

The mountains showed us their true beauty Thursday as a storm rolled through. So we geared up in our ponchos and rain gear and headed out to see nature at its very best - luckily there wasn’t too much rain until we were almost back to camp.  We spent the afternoon playing games and doing a variety of activities around camp before dinner and ended the evening with an amazing talent show!

We just finished breakfast Friday morning and are packing and preparing for our return home from an exciting transformative week for our stellar 6th grade team!

- Mr. Linnik
Grade 6-8 STEAM Teacher

HABIT OF THE WEEK
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"Big Rocks are the most important things for you to do, such as spending time with your family, planning family meals, and getting an education."

⭐ Plan your Big Rocks by going through this week's Habit #3 Family Worksheet!
QUICKLINKS
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