Gates open at 8:25am

School begins at 8:55am

Oct. 11-18

Minimum Day Schedule during this time.

Congratulations to our newly elected members of SSC:

- Ashley Allison

- Ashleigh Caudill

- Yadira Hood

Continuing members from last year are:

- Peyton Fisher

- Travis Schilling

Christa McAuliffe Elementary is excited to announce that this year we will be putting together a before-school running group to help all of our students achieve amazing things! This program will be put on by Mr. Ward and Mr. Holladay. We are looking for family members who are interested in volunteering before school days, from 8:25 - 8:55 am. Volunteering would involve scanning their cards to count their laps and celebrating all of their achievements! Please let us know if you would like to be a part of this awesome opportunity.

Please use the link below to sign up if interested.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjXHTLmdVQbf6uz_iBQ30HLWkC7TEWfX3zOsA_7hef7Fo9uw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank you in advance.

Exciting News! We are ecstatic to announce the opening of the Challenger Snack Shuttle, our school site food pantry! Food insecurity is an issue plaguing thousands of children in San Diego County and we are so excited to be tackling this issue. Please consider making a tax deductible donation and say that the Donation is for the McAuliffe Food Pantry. A little goes a long way so every penny counts! Please see the flyer belowfor more information.

We are excited to share our new cell phone policy, "During the Day, Off and Away," for the 2024-2025 school year (Board Policy 5131.8). Our goal is to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students by minimizing distractions and promoting their mental well-being.

Key Points:

• Cell Phone Usage: Students must turn off (ringer/tone/sounds off) and store their phones in their backpacks upon entering campus. Phones should stay off until they leave.

• Exceptions: Students with specific accommodations (IEPs, 504 plans, or medical conditions) may have phone access as specified.

• Communication: Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents when necessary. Phones will be accessible in emergencies.

• Academic Benefits: Reducing phone usage helps students stay focused and engaged in class.

• Safety and Security: This policy helps prevent cyberbullying, ensures students focus during emergencies, and reduces the risk of theft or loss.

Support and disciplinary measures are in place for policy violations to help students adjust.

Thank you for your support as we work together to enhance our students' learning experience and well-being.

City of Oceanside is promoting a monthly Bicycle Education Course through the Oceanside Police Department.

Bicycle Safety Education Course 9/14

Bicycle Safety Education Course 11/18

A Chrome Device Protection Plan is now available through OUSD.

Cost of the Protection Plan:

$20 per year for up to 2 incidents per device.

$60 per year cap, per family, for up to 2 incidents per device.

What is covered?

Accidental damage, cracked screens, liquid spills, theft/loss, fire, flood

What is NOT covered?

Chargers, willful acts of abuse or neglect, and tampering with or any attempt to repair devices.

For more information visit:

https://www.oside.us/its

To purchase the plan visit:

myschoolbucks

Do Not Delay!

The window for purchasing the Chrome Device Protection Plan for the 2024-2025 school year opens August 1, 2024 and runs through the month of September. The protection plan will cover your device through June 12, 2025.

Important reminders as we share the road with e-bike riders.

We know there are times when issues come up that need to be resolved. OUSD has created a chain of communication that allows for an efficient resolution process. This is now located on our school’s website under “Our School” called Chain of Communication

OUSD messages families using a platform called Blackboard Communications. This allows teachers and staff to send an email, text or voice message directly to the email address or phone number you have listed in Aeries. You no longer need to download any third party apps to receive messages from OUSD. The only district supported app that families should download is the OUSD app. It’s important that all the adults in your student’s life have updated contact information in Aeries so everyone can receive important messages from your student’s school.

Breakfast and Lunch menus are now available online.
You are now able to do the following on our interactive menus!

• View images and descriptions for our menu items
• View nutritional information for each entree and food item
• Translate the menus into multiple languages
• Filter the menu for specific food allergens
• Rate foods and see carb counts!

Please use the link below to access the breakfast and lunch menus.

All students graduate college and career ready, prepared to be responsible global citizens and ambitious future leaders

VALUES

Students First: Our students are our highest priority. Every decision is made to maximize our students’ well-being.

Educational Equity: Every student receives the academic, social, and emotional support needed to thrive. Resources are allocated to address achievement and opportunity gaps.

Diversity: Our learning community’s diverse cultural experiences and intellectual variance drives our collective and individual success.

Collaborative Relationships: We foster learning environments where meaningful collaboration occurs. Members of our learning community forge respectful relationships based on integrity, empathy and dignity. Our community schools initiative and the support to military-affiliated students are just a couple ways OUSD continues showing up for everyone in the district.