Mustang's Message
March 2, 2025
Breaking News!
- Read Across America Week - In honor of Dr. Suess's Birthday as well as our motto this year of "Leaders are Readers", we are happy to plan some schoolwide spirit days and events for this week. Look below for more details.
- On Friday, parents and family will be invited to remain after the Friday Sing Assembly, to sit on the lawn and read books with their students. Bring your blankets, camping chairs, and some of your favorite books to read along with your children.
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Registration for 2025-26 begins this week - If you have a child, or know of a child that will be registering for school next year, registration begins this week. There is more information below and on the district website. You may also stop by or call our the office if you have any questions.
Friday Sing Assembly & Reading on the Lawn - Please join us this Friday for our monthly Friday Sing Assembly where we will some students in the areas or Leadership, Reading and Running. If your child will be receiving a certificate your teacher will be contacting you. After the assembly, everyone is invited to join us for the Reading on the Lawn.
Variety Show Interest Form - We are pleased to announce that we will be having our fabulous Mission Meadows Variety Show in April. Completed forms must be submitted to the front office by Friday, March 14th and applicants will need to attend all listed rehearsals. Extra forms can be found in the school front office. We cannot wait to see all the amazing talent and genius our students have to share. Copy of interest form.
Important Dates to Remember
- March 3 Kindergarten Registration Begins
- March 7 Friday Sing Assembly
- March 7 Reading on the Lawn/Read Across America 1:40pm
- March 7 4th Grade Fieldtrip to Museum of Music
- March 14 Bingo Night
- March 14 4th Grade Fieldtrip to Museum of Music
- March 14 Jump Rope Assembly
- March 17 - March 28 APEX Fundraiser
- March 18 & 19 3rd Grade Fieldtrip
- March 19 School Site Counsel Meeting
- March 20 Leadership Day
- March 27 APEX Fun Run
- March 31-April 4 SPRING BREAK
Next week, we will celebrate Read Across America Week, an annual reading motivation and awareness program initiated by the National Education Association. This special week encourages every child in every community to develop a love for reading!
Read Across America Week is tied to Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd, honoring his legacy of inspiring young readers. As Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go!”
Throughout the week, students will engage in fun activities that promote the joy of reading. We encourage families to join in by reading together at home! Remember, as Dr. Seuss reminds us, “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book!” Let’s make this a fantastic week filled with books, imagination, and adventure!
The Annual Leader in Me Leadership Day is coming to Mission Meadows on March 20th. We hope everyone who is able to come will RSVP for the amazing event. To RSVP all you need to do is use the QR code below, or connect to this link. We hope to see you there.
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens on March 3rd, 2025 and it is continuous.
Please contact the Mission Meadow Office after submitting the enrollment application.
Age eligibilities:
Kindergarten: Birthdate between 09/02/2019-09/01/2020.
Transitional Kindergarten: Birthdate between 09/02/2020-09/01/2021.*
For 2025-26 Grade Level Placement Guidelines click here.
*Students who turn 4 years old after the September 1 cutoff date are encouraged to enroll in preschool programs.
This month, we are focusing on Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw, which reminds us to take care of ourselves so we can be our best in everything we do. Just like a saw needs to be sharpened to work properly, we all need to take time to renew and recharge in four key areas:
✅ Body – Eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep
✅ Mind – Reading, learning new things, and being creative
✅ Heart – Spending time with family and friends, showing kindness
✅ Spirit – Practicing gratitude, enjoying nature, or quiet reflection
When students learn to Sharpen the Saw, they build lifelong habits that promote well-being and balance.
How You Can Help at Home
Parents can support their child by encouraging activities that strengthen all four areas. Here are a few fun ideas to try as a family:
💪 Body: Go for a family walk or bike ride, cook a healthy meal together, or have a dance party!
📚 Mind: Read a book as a family, play a strategy game, or do a fun science experiment.
❤️ Heart: Have a family game night, write notes of appreciation to each other, or volunteer together.
🧘 Spirit: Practice mindfulness or deep breathing, take a break from screens, or enjoy the outdoors.
By practicing Habit 7, children learn that taking care of themselves isn’t just important—it helps them be stronger, happier, and ready to learn!
We encourage you to talk about Sharpening the Saw at home and find ways to make it part of your family’s daily life. Thank you for partnering with us in helping your child grow into a happy, healthy, and well-balanced leader!
California Healthy Kids Survey - VUSD collects student, parent, and staff input each year using the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), sponsored by the California Department of Education. The surveys gather information on topics like developmental supports, school connectedness, school safety, student habits, and student groups. All surveys for students, staff, and parents are voluntary and anonymous. No names are recorded or attached to the survey forms or data, and results will be made available for analysis under strict confidentiality controls. You may examine the survey questionnaires on our district website by clicking here. Permission Slips were sent home last week for all 5th grade students. We hope all 5th grade parents will sign and return this permission slip and allow your student to participate to help inform us how best to meet the needs of your children.
We also encourage all parents/guardians to take a quick survey as well, no matter what grade level you child is in. Here is the Mission Meadow CHKS Survey LInk. Please consider taking a few minutes to participate.
LCAP/Blueprint Input Survey -We need your help! It is time to see what is working, not working, and what needs are not being met for the actions and services being provided to our students in VUSD! We will share the community themes out publicly at the April 17th Board Meeting!
Survey: English
Show your school pride with Mission Meadows Spirit Wear! Order forms are available in the office—just fill one out, leave it with your payment, and your child’s spirit wear will be delivered straight to their classroom.
Don’t forget, every Friday is Spirit Day! Wear your Mission Meadows t-shirts and school colors to show your school spirit.
Get your spirit wear today and let’s show our Mission Meadows pride!
- Important Student Check-Out Policy: For the safety of all students, please be aware of our school’s check-out policy:
Photo ID Required: Students can only be released to an adult who presents a valid photo ID and is listed on the student’s emergency contact list.
No Early Check-Outs During Final 30 Minutes: To minimize disruptions during the busy end-of-day activities, students cannot be checked out within 30 minutes of dismissal.
If you need to pick up your child early for an appointment or other reasons, please plan accordingly. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in helping us maintain a safe and smooth dismissal process.
Learning basic math facts is a cornerstone of academic success, especially for our 3rd-5th graders who are diving deep into multiplication and fractions. These foundational skills are not just classroom requirements—they are the building blocks for more complex problem-solving in middle school and beyond. Strong math fact fluency boosts confidence, improves problem-solving speed, and frees up mental energy to tackle challenging concepts.
We are excited to be able to offer Reflex Math and Frax for your children in the 2nd-5th grade to use and practice at home, as well as i-Ready Math. All students should be doing a minimum of 30 i-Ready minutes (Kinder-2nd) or 45 i-Ready minutes (3rd-5th) each week. We encourage all students to keep practicing their math facts every week at home. Whether it’s through flashcards, apps, or family quizzes, every bit of practice helps. Let’s continue working together to ensure all students sail into the next grade level with the skills they need to succeed.
Mission Meadows Elementary School
Location: 5657 Spur Avenue, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760)630-7884