Adams Family newsletter

We hope that you all are enjoying your weekend. We look forward to another full week of learning coming up.

Students in grades 2-5 will be completing their Winter MAP tests this week. Your child's teacher will share his/her progress during Winter Conferences.

The elementary volleyball tournament is fast approaching and we are looking for students to participate. We are the reigning champs so the more students that sign up the better.

Adams Elementary is designating this week to our AMAZING paraprofessionals. We will be celebrating all that they do each and everyday. Thank you!

Monday, January 23rd:

• Adams Para Celebration Week

Tuesday, January 24th:

• Adams Para Celebration Week

Wednesday, January 25th:

• Adams Para Celebration Week

Thursday, January 26th:

• Adams Para Celebration Week

Friday, January 27th:

• Adams Para Celebration Week

• 1/28: Sledding @ Knox Hill/Wintercrest Park1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  

  • Grab your sleds and bring your whole family to Knox Hill for spectacular sledding or open ice skating.
  • We'll bring hot cocoa and some extra sleds, friends.
  • Follow us on Facebook in case of a weather cancellation.

  2/1: Reading Month Kickoff @Adams 6:30-8 p.m.

  • We're providing activities, crafts, bingo, contests, food, and games to kickoff a whole month of reading.

  
  

  Birthday grams: Parent Advisory Council will deliver treats to students and staff throughout the year to celebrate students or staff! Cost: $5 You can order or donate a birthday gram here. (https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2022-23-birthday-grams?cart=94ace1c1-1f50-4cb4-9ac3-298fee1f5acf%21%2142034918)

Fun fact of the week: 91 individuals have signed up to volunteer this year, and of those, 71 have already helped at Adams! That's awesome!! You are an amazing team, and we really appreciate you.

If you're curious about what everyone is up to, check out our Current Volunteer Opportunities and join the crew! But instead of listing those items again, let me introduce a couple new-to-Adams programs:

WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students)

Adams Elementary is considering launching WATCH D.O.G.S., a program that is running in other schools in the district. Dads or dad-like positive male role models are encouraged to spend one day a year in school volunteering in classrooms and offering another set of eyes and ears for supervision.

Before we can move forward, we would like to know how much interest you, our guardians, have in filling this role. If this is something you would support, sign up here. We will be in touch!

Did you know?

Your Coca-Cola purchases can raise money for Adams Elementary! Coca-Cola Gives is a program that uses codes from bottle caps or codes from multi-pack boxes to earn donations for local schools.

How to get started:

1. Create an account, start entering codes, and see your donations add up!

2. Turn in caps or cut-out box codes to Adams, and we will enter them for you.

Learn more here.

January's Theme is: Perseverance, pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles.

Cold Weather Rule: It’s Cold Weather Rule Time again (CWR)! CWR runs from October 1st to April 30th every year and provides protections to eligible utility customers from having electricity/natural gas shut off during this time. Customers may need to request protection and commit to a payment plan.

Attached, please find Cold Weather Rule FAQS. Additional Flyers in multiple languages can be found here, if useful.

Many Energy Provider’s Websites contain Cold Weather Rule information, you may click on each provider below for more information/ application to apply for protection.

• Xcel Energy
• Anoka Municipality
• Connexus Energy
• CenterPoint Energy

For information about Energy Assistance Programs for (2022-2023) in Anoka County, including income guidelines and applications, please visit the ACCAP site- The Energy Assistance Program began October 1st and ends May 31st, 2023:https://accap.org/energy-assistance/. Links for additional utility assistance programs, including The Salvation Army’s Heatshare, can be found here as well.

• Please note: Some programs may require a denial for local county assistance, etc. to quality. Please check each site to see what program requirements are.
• Further information on Anoka County Emergency Assistance programs that may assist prevent utility shut offs for eligible households: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/199/Emergency-Programs

Teams will be made up of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who have played or would like to play volleyball in a competitive setting. Join the volleyball team as we brush up on our skills and practice for the annual tournament that will be held on Saturday, March 4th at Northdale Middle School, 11301 Dogwood Street, Coon Rapids. Transportation to and from the tournament is the parent's responsibility. Fee includes instructional sessions, tournament registration, and team t-shirt. Refreshments at the tournament will be sold separately.

**Adams Elementary are DEFENDING Champs!!

Please see the information below regarding classes for families.