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.

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Hi Stuart Mesa Parents,

We will have minimum days for Parent Conferences. If you haven't signed up with your student's teacher, please contact them as soon as possible. All TK-5 parents will meet with their student's teacher. In Middle School, conferences are scheduled for students who are struggling with their academics. If you are a middle school parent who has not been contacted for a conference, but would still like to meet with your student's teachers, please reach out to Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Gowing, or Ms. Keeler to set up the conference.

We will participate the California "Great Shake Out" on Thursday, Oct. 17th at 10:17 AM. The schools across the whole state of California will be participating.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. We understand that bullying has devastating effects on children and families such as school avoidance, loss of self-esteem, increased anxiety, and depression. This Wednesday in National Diversity Day and we are asking all staff and students to wear Orange to remind everyone to be kind, be accepting of others, and include everyone. At the end of the month, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week which included making healthy choices for the body and mind, and creating healthy relationships. Bullying is a topic we will be addressing during Red Ribbon Week also. There are some resources below for parents.

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Dr. Heffernan

Scholastic Book Fair available during and after school. Teachers will visit the book fair with their students and students can purchase books. After school our PTO volunteers will be helping familes in the book fair until 3:30 PM.

EWALLET- Students can shop without cash thanks to Book Fair eWallet. Teachers can use eWallet to build their classroom libraries. Click here to learn more.

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.

Unity Day is an annual event occurring during National Bullying Prevention Month that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of difference, and inclusion. It was started by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011 and is now celebrated around the world.

Here are some resources for parents:

• How to know if your child is being bullied

• How to Help Kids Deal With Cyberbullying

• My Child Is Bullying Others: What Should I Do?

• Parent Coaching Courses on Bullying

On October 17th, families across the nation are invited to participate in the Great American ShakeOut, a nationwide earthquake drill designed to help people practice essential safety steps. It's a valuable opportunity to teach your loved ones how to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," ensuring everyone is better prepared in the event of an earthquake. By joining millions of others in this important drill, your family will learn crucial survival skills while strengthening your overall emergency response plan. Don’t miss this chance to take part in a simple yet effective way to stay safe and ready for any potential disaster! See video below for additional information.

Drug Take Back Day!

Safely dispose of your unwanted / expired medications with Oceanside SAFE!

October 19, 2024 (12pm - 2pm) @OHS Front Circle

Join us on Saturday, October 19th for our Fall Drug Take Back Day collection! No liquids please. Participants will receive a free SAFE tote bag complete with Deterra Drug Deactivation Kit, and Safe RX Pill Bottle for SAFE Medication storage!

Please read the next few flyers. Our PTO does an amazing Fright Night with our school community partners. We have a grade level basket raffle we would love to have our students particpate in. We also need lots of candy to support this event. You can drop off candy in the front of the school or donate to your student's classroom teacher and they will pass it along to the PTO.

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!

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