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| Upcoming Events this week Sept 11-17 | Saturday (9/11) | Sunday (9/12) | Monday (9/13) | Tuesday (9/14) | Wednesday (9/15) | Thursday (9/16) - Early release 12:25 - PTA Association mtg 6:30 @ MPR | Friday (9/17) - Spirit Day
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next week Sept 18-24 | Saturday (9/18) | Sunday (9/19) | Monday (9/20) - Mileage Club starts, lunch recess | Tuesday (9/21) | Wednesday (9/22) - Mileage Club | Thursday (9/23) - Early release 12:25 | Friday (9/24) - Spirit Day - Mileage Club |
Adobe Bluffs Elementary
Mark Atkins, Principal
8707 Adobe Bluffs Drive
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403 | Adobe Bluffs PTA
Krissa Jensen, President
Palomar Council,
Ninth District, Inc. CCPTS
Jennifer Good, Aztec News Editor |
| | President's Message I hope this message finds all of our families and staff making a relatively smooth transition into the new school year. I would like to thank all of you who have turned in your PTA Order Forms for Hassle Free, Membership and Spirit Wear. It is not too late to turn in your forms if you are still hanging onto them or misplaced them in the craziness of the first few days of school. You will find all the forms on the ABES PTA website. A few hard copies are also available in the Office.
This week I would like to focus on the importance of PTA Membership. Many of you have heard over and over again why PTA Membership is important and there are indeed many great reasons to join. However, I would like to focus on 401 extraordinary reasons at Adobe Bluffs, our children! Yes, our children are the number one reason PTA Membership is so important! And, quite frankly, our children are being let down.
The impact of $17 billion in cuts, over the past two years, to California’s public school system, is undeniable. Up until now, it has been easy to turn a blind eye to the crisis. The loss of support staff, counselors, social workers and faculty pay cuts have not been as visible to the majority of families. However, if you have ventured on campus over the past two weeks you are now seeing the impact. You can’t miss it. Our children are crammed into their classrooms. Kindergarten through third grade classes are maxed out at 28 children per class and fourth and fifth grade classes are maxed out at 35 children per class. There’s hardly room to walk in the 4th and 5th grade classes! Through all this we remain very fortunate to be in the Poway Unified School District. For the time being, our children’s STAR Test results continue to improve thanks in no small part to the wonderful and caring teachers at Adobe Bluffs who are willing to continue to work hard for every child while taking pay cuts two years in a row. How many people do you know happily walk into work every day with a smile on their face and work harder than ever while getting paid less? Our Adobe Bluffs teachers and staff are incredible people and deserve our gratitude big time!
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to the fiscal mess in California. School bake sales are not going to cover a $17 billion shortfall and word is the cuts are far from over. If you find these conditions as upsetting as I do, I urge you, at a minimum, to take one simple step and join PTA. By joining PTA you add your voice to a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for children for over 100 years and every added voice will strengthen the California PTA’s voice when it advocates for our children in Sacramento. Every Child, One Voice.
Please remember that anyone may join Adobe Bluffs PTA and keep in mind that memberships are individual, not per family. I, therefore, urge all Adobe Bluffs parents to join, and I urge you to ask grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors and friends to join. We all have a stake in our children’s academic success. They are the future. Click here for PTA membership form.
That being said, I look forward to seeing all our families this evening as we celebrate our return to school NFL style at our NFL Back to School Picnic, 5:30 – 7:30pm at Adobe Bluffs “Stadium”. Wear your favorite Chargers gear (or other NFL team gear), pack a picnic dinner, bring a healthy tailgate dessert to share and be ready to join in some fun NFL style games and activities! Go Aztecs!
Sincerely, Krissa Jensen, PTA President, 2010-11
More information about the value of a PTA Membership More information about California State PTA Advocacy in Sacramento back to top 
Canyon Path Closed - mid September through December 2010 The canyon path that connects the east end of Watson Ranch Road to the south end of Waterford Lane will be closed for construction from mid September to the end of the year.
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| Flyers in the Office Informative flyers about activities like sports, music, theater, and karate can be found on the literature rack in the office. Flyers for community announcements and events are available too. Flyers for after school activities offered on AB campus will be sent home with your student. back to top
 School Lunches Please make certain your child has remembered to bring a lunch from home, or has money in their account for the cafeteria. If you are using mylunchmoney.com to add funds to your child’s account, please be aware that it can take up to 48 hours before those funds are available, so when in doubt, please send a lunch from home.
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The Ballroom Will Be Opening Soon!  The ballroom is open during recess on Tuesdays & Thursdays and offers the kids jump ropes, hula hoops, balls and board games as an alternative to the traditional playground activities. If you are available to volunteer your time or able to make a donation of new or gently used items listed above it would be greatly appreciated. To volunteer or for more information contact Michele Kelly, VP Volunteers. back to top
Legislation and Advocacy - Let the Governor know how to vote on SB 847 Dear Adobe Bluffs Parents,
We need your help to get money to our schools!! You will make a difference but you have to act today!!
The President recently signed into law the Education Jobs Fund. This means California will receive $1.2 billion, estimated to save 16,500 education jobs in our state!!… BUT only if the Governor signs in Senate Bill 847.
In the absence of a state budget, SB 847 gives legislative authority to the CA Dept of Education to disburse these funds. SB 847 specifies that the funds are to be disbursed to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools on the basis of revenue limits within 14 days of the passage of this act or notification to the state of federal funding award, whichever is later. The Governor must sign SB 847 for the money to get to our schools!! The bill passed the assembly and the senate so it's on the governor's desk now!
Please take these easy steps to email your governor!! - Go to the E-mail the Governor page
- Fill in the preliminary contact information and select the subject “Education issues/concerns”
- Click submit
- On the next screen, where it says “Your position:”, choose “pro”
- In the space under "Write your email:" Here is an example of what you can type in "Please sign in Senate Bill 847 today to bring Congress approved funds to our schools!! Thank you."
You can add other concerns you may have but this is the action we need from him today. Please contact me, Lisa Naritomi with any questions. Thank you for your support and taking action to protect our childrens' education!!! Sincerely,
Lisa Naritomi ABES PTA VP Legislation & Advocacy
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Calling all 5th Graders! Ride Across California (RAC) YMCA Bike Club registration – ongoing through March 14, 2011 RAC registration - begins Jan 2011
RAC - April 3-9, 2011
Join other local 5th graders for the 21st Annual "River to Riptide" Ride Across California (RAC) hosted by the Rancho Family YMCA. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime challenge to ride your bike from Yuma, AZ to Carlsbad, CA over spring break. To get started, check out YMCA's Race Across California page for more details and join the YMCA's Bike Club to start training. See the entire RAC training calendar. Contact Jesse Pazdernik at (858) 484-8788 x301 for more information. back to top
Congratulations Adobe Bluffs, and Special Thanks to Rubio's! 
The community of Adobe Bluffs was able to come together within just three days of the start of school to spend over one thousand dollars at Rubio's. This resulted in $234.00 of fundraising money raised. If we continue with at least this amount for the next ten Rubio's fundraisers, we will raise over $2000.00! This amount of money would pay for two years of Computer Resource Assistant help for M.A.P.S. testing.
The next Rubio's Day is Saturday, September 25. Help us beat our target! Bring in an AB Rubio's flyer. Buy food. Have 25% of your meal money donated to AB. While you're at it, bring a friend! Tell your co-workers! Bring flyers to your child's sports team!
Eat up at Rubio's Saturday, September 25, anytime between 11am & 9pm, closing.
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PTA Reflections 2010-2011 "Together we can..." - October 29, 2010 deadline  Are you ready for some ART? Can you express what “Together we can..” is in some artistic way? PTA Reflections is looking for those artists that can show or tell us what “Together we can..” can be in any of the following categories: literature, visual arts, photography, music composition, film/video and/or dance choreography. Reflections packets will be sent home September 24th. Friday, October 29th is the deadline for all Reflections entries.Entrants will be recognized at a Reflections Art Reception in the MPR in November and will receive a certificate and ribbon for their hard work! Read the official rules and FAQ, view previous winning entries and download the entry and parent consent forms at the California PTA's Reflections page. A limited supply of entry forms are also in the office. Remember all entries must include signatures from the student and parent, a signed Reflections consent form and a brief artistic statement about the artwork. Contact Jennifer Wright, Reflections Chair, if you have any other questions. back to top
 Morning Readers Wanted - ongoing all year Do you take your child to school most mornings, and have 20 minutes to an hour a week to give to the children of Adobe Bluffs? If so, we need you! Hours: Flexible, come as you are, come when you can! Salary: Smiles, hugs, and watching new-found reading confidence! We are recruiting parents and grandparents to read with developing readers in your child's classroom, one to five days a week. If you are willing to share your mornings with us, and would like to become a part of this exciting program, please let your child's teacher know. For more information and training contact Karen O'Connor, AB teacher and Morning Readers Coordinator.
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