| In This Issue of the Elevate News |
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Staff Spotlight: Meet our hard-working Office Teams and new 2nd Grade teacher, Miss Deniston!
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School-Wide WIG: Learn about our first Tech-Free Day on Thursday, Sept. 17.
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Get Involved: Join the EMS M.V.P. male mentorship group or sign up for Coffee with the Directors.
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Mark Your Calendars: School Picture Days are coming up!
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EMS Sports & Events: Flag Football tryouts, 6th Grade Camp deadlines, and a Mental Health presentation
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And MORE!
Please read on for this week's Elevate News!
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Our office teams may be spread across three campuses, but we’re one team working together to support our students, families, and staff! From welcoming families and helping students, to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, and serving breakfast & lunch, our office team does a little bit of everything!
Serra Mesa Campus
- Ashley Madrid: Health Clerk & Office Assistant
- Cynthia Lara: Office Sub & Meal Program Assistant
- Carolyn Lepiscopo: Site & Communications Coordinator
Tierrasanta Campus
- Jane Medina: Office Assistant & Meal Program Assistant
- April Woodard: Site Coordinator & Registrar
EMS Campus
- Karen Montesdeoca: Site Coordinator & Lunch Coordinator
- Nallely Monterroso: Business Coordinator
Learn more about us here!
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Elevate's School-Wide WIG: Reclaiming Time Offline
This year, our Elevate Community is committing to a new Wildly Important Goal: decreasing technology usage by increasing engagement of students, staff and families in offline learning that best supports growth and development.
To get there, we're focused on two key Lead Measures:
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10+ school-wide tech-free days this year
- 20+ new reading activity extensions across our classrooms.
Mark your calendar!
Our very first school-wide Tech-Free Day for students and staff is Thursday, 9/17. We suggest implementing a tech free day at home too…let’s kick things off together! |
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Become an Elevate M.V.P.! (Men of Value and Purpose)
Dads, stepdads, grandfathers, brothers, and adult male mentors—we need YOU! Join our EMS M.V.P. team to help empower our 6th–8th graders through mentorship, encouragement, and active campus involvement.
View the full details, volunteer requirements, and sign-up link here!
News from our Counseling Team
Click here to read this month's Counseling Newsletter!
School Picture Day is Almost Here!
Please mark your calendar for our school Fall Picture Day(s)!
- Grades TK-5: Tuesday, Sept. 22
- Grades 6-8: Monday, Oct. 26
Students should wear their Uniform Polo Shirt; this photo will be their yearbook photo. More details.
Coffee with the Directors
We are excited to welcome our Elevate School families to our very first Coffee with the Directors of the school year! On Thursday, September 24, 8:30 AM, please join our Executive Director, Mr. Elliott, and Assistant Director, Mrs. Wooden, for a casual morning of community and conversation. Get all the details and RSVP here
After-School Treat
Friday, Sept 18 @ 8404 Phyllis Place 92123
Earthmade Snowcones is coming to the EMS Campus after school, and everyone is invited! Bring the whole family, pick your favorite flavors, and enjoy a delicious snow cone while supporting a great cause—a portion of every sale goes directly toward funding awesome school activities!
Volunteer Requirements
Current Elevate Volunteers: The newly required Mandated Reporter Training must be completed by September 22. Volunteers who have not completed the required training by this date will not be able to volunteer on campus until the training is completed. Details here.
New to volunteering? Check out the Volunteer Application Process here!
Signature Needed: Student & Family Handbook
Please take a moment to review our updated 2026–2027 Student & Family Handbook. Once reviewed, complete and electronically sign the acknowledgement form attached to this ParentSquare post. Thank you!
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Next Assembly
Mrs. Barnard's 3rd Grade Class will be leading the next SM Campus Assembly on Friday, September 18, 8:10 am. We hope to see you there - all Elevate families are invited to attend!
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Introducing Miss Deniston
We are thrilled to welcome Miss Deniston to our 2nd grade team this year at Elevate! Coming to us with 1st and 2nd grade teaching experience, she’s happy to be back on the West Coast and call San Diego home. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her reading at the beach or spending time with her cat, Mango.
She is so excited to partner with our Elevate families for a fantastic school year—let's give her a warm Elevate welcome! |
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First TS Assembly of the School Year
Tomorrow - Friday Sept 11
We hope you'll join us! On morning assembly days, families are welcome to come onto campus with their Golden Eagles beginning at 8:10 AM and hang out with us in the garden area until the assembly begins at 8:40 AM.
TS Popcorn Station
Friday, October 16 • 11:20 AM-1:20 PM
4 Volunteers Needed! Help us bring a little extra JOY to lunch! If you're interested in volunteering, please message Juel Copeland via ParentSquare. |
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6th Grade Camp Upcoming Events / Deadlines
Visit this post for all the 6th Grade Camp details.
COED Flag Football Tryouts
Middle School Flag Football tryouts are coming up this Tuesday, September 15th! New this year: Flag Football is COED, and all skill levels are encouraged to try out! Before taking the field, make sure your athlete has completed the required forms. Get all the details here.
Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Parent Presentation
7th and 8th grade parent/caregivers are invited to a virtual parent information session regarding bullying and suicide prevention with Anais Cortes, our Middle School Counselor. Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 PM - Details & RSVP link here
Looking Ahead to 9th Grade
8th Grade Families: For those who were not able to attend this super informative event or if you'd simply like to review the content, here are the slides from the evening! And if you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Anais Cortes via ParentSquare. |
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Fri
Sept 11 |
TS Assembly
Ethiopian New Year (Staff are invited to wear yellow, and students are invited to wear traditional Ethiopian dress in celebration) |
Sat
Sept 12 |
6th Grade Camp Open House |
Tues
Sept 15 |
EMS COED Flag Football Tryouts |
Thurs
Sept 17 |
No Tech Day
CCB Orientation & Kick-off |
Fri
Sept 18 |
Kindergarten Field Trip
SM Assembly led by Mrs. Barnard's 3rd Grade Class
Earthmade Snow Cones Fundraiser @ EMS |
Tues
Sept 22 |
TK-5 Fall School Picture Day
EMS (Grades 7 & 8) Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Parent Presentation |
Thurs
Sept 24 |
Coffee with the Directors
EMS Community Meeting |
Fri
Sept 25 |
No School (Staff Development Day) |
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