Parent Bulldog Bulletin!

This is our weekly parent newsletter where we share the events, opportunities, and amazing things our school is doing. Link to previous newsletters.

Hi Stuart Mesa Parents,

Thank you to our PTO for putting on Fright Night 2024. This was an amazing event! The students had so much fun, and the Haunted House and decorations were fantastic. Thank you to all the families who donated to our baskets, which were raffled off. We are so grateful for all your support.

This week, Oct. 28-Nov. 1 we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Please see the flyer below for special dress-up days for students. Students can wear their Halloween Costumes on Thursday, Oct. 31st. Please see the Halloween costume guidance below for the information on Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days. Here is a link for parents to support Red Ribbon Week discussions at your house (link).

We also have BINGO NIGHT this Friday, Nov. 1st. We will send the PTO flyer out ASAP with more information.

Need help with AERIES? We now have Aeries Parent Portal Tutorials. Here is a link to help Stuart Mesa Parents navigate Aeries with these step-by-step videos and tutorials: Aeries Tutorials for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers.

This is a quick reminder to parents: please ensure your child wears a helmet if riding a bike, scooter, or skateboard to school. Also, please do not drop your student off in the parking lot. Use the drop-off lane for student drop-offs, or park and walk your child to the gate. We truly appreciate your assistance with these drop-off procedures to ensure all students' safety.

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Dr. Heffernan

Halloween Dress Code (Safety Reminders)

The Oceanside Unified School District is committed to maintaining a safe learning and teaching environment for our students and staff. Our security personnel, schools and district administrators continue to work with local law enforcement and other safety entities to make all of our schools safe.

With that in mind, please reference the following dress code guidance for the upcoming Halloween/Winter Festival festivities.

• No masks or helmets covering the face or head allowed; no excessive face paint

• No props of any kind (this includes, but is not limited to, guns, swords, knives, shields, etc.)

• No excessive blood and gore

If you have any questions or need clarification, please call Dr. Heffernan at 760-901-7700.

As Halloween approaches, it's important for families to prioritize safety while enjoying the festivities. Here are some simple tips to ensure a fun and secure night for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Halloween Safety Tips for families

Thank you to our PTO and all the volunteers for putting on this amazing event! Thank you to all the families who donated to our baskets, which were raffled off. We are so grateful for your support. Check out this quick video of the event.

Our next SSC Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29th, at 3:15 PM via Zoom.

Our Agenda is as follows: (link). SSC Meetings are open to the public. Our SSC Meetings are held virtually via Google Meet. Link is in the agenda.

Agenda: October 10, 2024 SSC Meeting #1 Minutes

Please email us to clear your student's absence: (copy & paste this address) attendance.sts@oside.us The phone service in the Stuart Mesa Housing area is not always stable. To make sure your child's absence is excused, please email.

See the many options students have for breakfast and lunch!

OUSD provides a look at events and programs across the district. Check out this week's video.

Email: rhonda.heffernan@oside.us, Principal hilary.cuevas@oside.us, Asst Principal
Website: https://stuartmesa.oside.us/
Location: 100 Yamanaka Way, Oceanside, California 92058, USA, Camp Pendelton USMC
Phone: (760) 901-7700
Twitter: @smesabulldogs

Instagram: @stuartmesa_bulldogs