Adobe Bluffs’ teachers have been looking at ways to create the best learning environment for students with our increased class sizes.  We have identified attendance and student personal responsibility as two areas we would like to focus on.  The first trimester is ending this week and we have had a high rate of tardy students.  Punctuality is important so students do not miss out on valuable morning instruction.  It also reduces the disruption of kids straggling in after the bell.  Please do your best to get your child to school on time each day. 

We ask that you schedule appointments after school whenever possible and plan family vacations during school breaks.  When missing school cannot be avoided, please sign up for independent study if your child will be out for 5 days or more.  With a shortened school year, and larger classes, we need to maximize each day.  Teachers have less time to spend with individual students, so personal accountability is very important.  Encourage your child to ask questions when they need help, and to give their best effort each day.  Check on them to ensure that they are completing their homework each night.  We believe that improving punctuality and encouraging personal responsibility in students will lead to better academic results. 

As we approach the cold and flu season, I also want to remind everyone to keep sick children home until they are well.  See the district guidelines below: 

Recognizing Flu Symptoms - Because all influenza or “flu” viruses can easily spread from person to person, Poway Unified is asking for your help in reducing the spread of flu in our schools.

Atkins, Mark, Principal