Mission Elementary

Dear Mission Families,

If you haven't already set your clocks back one hour, please remember to do so. We trust you relished the extra hour of time; it's always a welcome gift!

We have an exciting 4-day week beginning with our PTO meeting this Tuesday , Nov 7 at 5:00pm. Your presence and participation in this event are invaluable as they foster connections among families. Your ideas and contributions play a pivotal role in creating family events that offer students a sense of belonging and community.

Join us for Science Night at Mission on Wednesday, November 8 from 5:30-7:00pm, where we'll be featuring scientific experiments suitable for all ages. We're excited to announce that, thanks to our Community School Grant, we've partnered with the San Diego Fleet Science Center to provide this enriching family learning experience. Additionally, remember to check out our PTO Gear available for purchase. Please note that PTO can only accept cash or checks for these transactions.

Augmentative Alternative Communication Workshop for Parents

This workshop will be provided by our very own Mission staff: Ms. Claudin, Ms. Jimenez, and District Speech Pathologist Lena Medina. Date: Wednesday, November 8 from 5:00-6:30pm in Room 29. If your student uses AAC such as a core board, a speech generating device, or icons to communicate, then this training is for you! It will show practical ways that parents can use these tools at home to support their child's communication. Please bring your child's core board or device with you to the training if possible.

In honor of Veteran's Day, school will be closed this Friday, November 10. We thank our Veterans and their loved ones for their service to our country.

As the holidays approach, many families have travel plans that result in students being out for several days. We encourage you to plan your travel dates during school holidays. If for some reason your student will be out for an extended amount of time, please contact our attendance office so that we can explore the possibility of placing your student in an independent contract. We require a two-week advanced notice to provide your child's teacher sufficient time to prepare educational activities. Our attendance contact information is as follows:

Email: attendance.mis@oside.us

Phone: (760) 966-8701

Ms. Martinez and Ms. Akao

Everyone is invited to attend PTO meetings. Join us in helping us plan fun and engaging activities for our Mission Students!

When? Tuesday, November 7

Time: 5:00pm

Where? MPR

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The Wellness Center is hosting an Art History club on Wednesdays during lunchtime recess for 1st-5th grade students. This is a completely self referral system for students (15 students per grade level) and they will be able to sign up the day of.

This past week students were able to learn about Claude Monet and impressionism style of painting. See the photos below!

Our next club meet up date will be Nov. 8th with our 1st and 4th graders.

Oceanside Theater Company (OTC) began hosting an after school enrichment program with some of our 4th and 5th graders this past Wednesday. The program’s learning goals are to promote positive socio-emotional skill and character development in youth through engaging in the theater arts.

Fall semester will be for 4th & 5th Grade with 6 sessions

Spring semester will be for 1st-3rd Grades for 9-12 weeks/ A start date is TBA

Wednesdays 12:35 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

Will be held in the MPR and Room 13 on rainy days

Noon Duty Supervisors are needed to support our students during lunch and recess. If you are interested or know someone who loves working with kids, please apply through Edjoin before November 30. We'd love to have a you join our staff. Click here to apply through Edjoin.

Before School (Daily)

• 6:45am-8:15am

After School

• M/T/Th/Fri: 2:55pm-6:00pm

• Wed/Minimum Days: 12:25-6:00pm

Contact Information

• Email: Mission@AsapOside.com
  
• Call/Text: (760) 916-5223
  
• www.AsapOside.com
  

11/8 ATP Food Pantry (12:15-1)

11/8 AAC Parent Workshop (5:00pm) Room 29

11/8 Family Science Night (5:30-7pm) Set-up begins at 4:30 PM

11/9 2nd Grade to SD Zoo

11/10 Veteran's Day Observed

11/15 ATP Food Pantry (12:15-1)

11/16 First Grade Light & Sound Science Assembly

11/17 Student of the Month Assembly

1120-11/24 Thanksgiving Break

11/28 3rd Gr. OMA Field Trip 9:00 (Miller)

11/29 3rd Gr. OMA Field Trip 9:00 (Ramos & Taylor)

11/29 ATP Food Pantry (12:15-1)

We want to emphasize the importance of monitoring and limiting your child's screen time and social media usage. While technology and social media can offer valuable educational and social opportunities, they also have the potential to become a significant distraction and, if not managed carefully, can have negative effects on your child's development. Below are 2 tips of more to come.

TIP Number 1

Set Time Limits: Establish daily or weekly screen time limits based on your child's age and needs. Ensure they have enough time for other activities like homework, physical exercise, and social interactions.

TIP Number 2

Monitor Content: Regularly check the content your child is interacting with, whether it's through apps, games, or social media platforms. Ensure it's age-appropriate and safe.

Why does attendance matter? A missed school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. If your student misses school, please be sure to call or email our attendance office:

Email: attendance.mis@oside.us

Phone: (760) 966-8701

School Meals: All meals will continue to be offered at no cost to all scholars. This year, however, students will learn and use their lunch number for accountability purposes.

Please review our Parent/Caregiver & Student Handbook for important information, practices, and procedures at Mission Elementary.

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The OUSD Board of Education approved a District Policy that prohibits dogs on campus, for the safety and health of all our students and staff. Thank you for understanding this change and please for not bringing dogs to our campus during or after school hours. Please visit our office should you have appropriate documentation for a service dog.

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Website: oside.us/mission
Location: Mission Elementary School, Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 966-8700
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