Mission Elementary

Dear Mission Families,

What a fabulous week we had celebrating Random Acts of Kindness! Thank you so much for encouraging our students to think about kindness every day, and for joining us in dressing up and practicing acts of kindness throughout the week. Your support truly makes a difference in fostering a positive school community. We are especially thankful to the Oceanside Police Department for volunteering their time to play sports with our students. Their kindness and dedication to building positive relationships with our school community mean so much to us!

A big thank you also goes out to everyone who attended our PTO restaurant night fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese. Your participation helps us continue to provide enriching experiences for our students.

As a reminder, school will be closed from February 17th to February 21st in celebration of Presidents Week. We hope you enjoy this time with your families and look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to learn on Monday, February 24.

When we return, we will be celebrating Read Across America Week with a variety of fun activities encouraging everyone to read! To wrap up the week, we invite families to join us for Reading on the Grassfield on Friday, March 28, from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Bring a book, a blanket, and enjoy some reading time together!

Upcoming Events

Feb 17-21: Presidents Week (No school)

Feb 24-28: Read Across America Week

Feb 28: Student of the Month Assembly (7:45am)

Feb 28: Pajama Day & Family Reading Time (1:30-2:15)
Mar 3-7: Camp Cuyamaca (5th Grade)

Warm regards,

Ms. Martinez (Principal)

Ms. Akao (Assitant Principal)

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

When? Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Time: 5:00pm

Where? Room 22

Know anyone interested in joining PTO? Sign up to receive email reminders of upcoming meetings and events- here!

Your involvement is crucial to the success and enrichment of our students' educational experiences.

Every family should know that every child in the Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) has the Constitutional right to attend school regardless of immigration status. OUSD does not request or record information about a student’s immigration status. Federal and state laws protect student information from disclosure to others, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). OUSD does not permit non-students, including ICE agents, access to OUSD facilities unless they can produce a warrant signed by a federal judge. School administrators will not permit the disclosure of confidential student information without first consulting their attorney to make sure that the information has been properly subject to a federal judge’s warrant.

Families should consult community resources to learn their rights and additional information will be provided to help families access these resources

Please see below for resources to support:

• Student/Family Rights Checklist

• Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

• OUSD Board Policy & Administrative Regulations

• Community Resource Guide including immigration support services: English & Spanish

• OUSD Family & Community Page

• SDCOE Resource Page for educators, families and students

• MiraCosta College Resource Page

OUSD has partnered with American Friends Service Committee-AFSC to host two Know and Defend Your Rights sessions. These sessions will provide valuable information to help individuals understand their rights and how to advocate for themselves and others.

Families wishing to apply for an intradistrict transfer for the 2025-2026 school year, open enrollment is underway and runs until 3:30 P.M. on February 28th, 2025.

An intradistrict transfer application is used to request to attend a different school in OUSD other than your school of residence.

If you are currently on an intradistrict transfer and your child will be attending the same school next year, you do not need to reapply. Students entering transitional kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade, must apply or reapply for an intradistrict transfer if they wish to attend any school other than their school of residence.

Applications for an intradistrict transfer are available to complete electronically on the district website’s registration page. Paper applications are available by request only at the Educational Support Services Office (ESS) located at 2080 Mission Avenue. All applications are viewed based on priority criteria and school capacity. Applications are not viewed nor are decisions made based on when or in what order the application was received. The same consideration is given to all applications turned in between December 9th 2024 and February 28th 2025.

For more information, please call (760) 966-7849 or (760) 966-7860.

6-week class where families can come in and learn how to read with their children. Open to the community for children 0-5 (open to all community members participants do not have to be TrueCare patients to participate).

In-person classes are held at Mission Mesa Pediatric office up the street.

REGISTER HERE:

HTTPS://BIT.LY/4FSDMBO

We are excited to share wonderful news about the upcoming 5th Grade Camp experience! Thanks to the generous funding provided through the California Community School Partnership Program (CCSPP), we are pleased to inform the 5th grade families that the cost of attending 5th Grade Camp at Camp Cuyamaca has been fully covered this school year.

Mission Elementary is partnering with Vision to Learn this upcoming semester to offer eye exams and glasses to selected students. School Nurses have conducted state-mandated health screening programs to students. If a student shows signs of a vision issue during the screening, they will be referred to the vision to learn program for a comprehensive eye exam.

A letter will be sent home indicating if your student was selected for the program.

*Due to the Rain-some examinations have been pushed back to the end of February.*

Oceanside Theater Company is going strong every Wednesday! Students are working closely new drama facilitators, Ms. Gabi and Mr. Jason, and developing their creative skills towards improv. Drama Club is offered to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students who signed up. Every Wednesday from 12:35-2:05 p.m.

• Adult Transition Program (school next door to Mission) holds weekly food pantries on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. (707 Carey Road, Oceanside, CA, 92058)

After successfully piloting a school safety and audio system at two of our schools during the 23-24 school year, at the June 2024 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved installing this system at all OUSD schools.

This enhancement serves as an update to our current bell and intercom system. Each classroom teacher will have a device on a lanyard that amplifies sound throughout the

classroom during every lesson. Every student, no matter where they sit, will be able to clearly hear the teacher and information being taught.

Along with audio and video capabilities, the new device incorporates a safety notification button to alert administration and front offices of any emergency situation. In the event of a classroom emergency, the teacher can activate the camera for office staff to view the situation. The device identifies the exact location to initiate school safety protocols. Further, and only in the event of a lockdown or active shooter emergency, Oceanside Police Department can utilize these same cameras to access views into classrooms and throughout the school.

Thank you for your constant support as we work to provide a safe and modern learning

environment for all!

We will provide updates on the progress of this project. OUSD's goal is to complete installation by January 2025.

Click here to access the 2024-2025 School Calendar

• Feb 24-28: Read Across America Week
• Feb 24-May 2: Fitness Test Window (5th grade)
• Feb 25: 1st Grade-Light Waves Assembly
• Feb 28: Student of the Assembly (7:45am)
• Feb 28: Pajama Day & Family Reading Time (1:30-2:15)
• Mar 3-7: Camp Cuyamaca (5th Grade)
• Mar 3: Readers Theater Performance in MPR
• Mar 4: PTO Meeting (5:00-6:30pm)
• Mar 10: Professional Learning Day for Staff (non-school day)
• Mar 11: PTO Restaurant Night at Angry Chicz (11am-8:00pm)
• Mar 13: Spring Picture Day
• Mar 17-21: Progress Reports Week
• Mar 17-April 4: Panorama Survey Window 2
• Mar 19: School Site Council Mtng (5:00pm)
• ***Sat. March 22: Clothes Swap and Kite Day
• Mar 26: ELAC Mtng (6:00-7:00pm)
• Mar 28: Student of the Month Assembly (7:45am)

School Meals: All meals will continue to be offered at no cost to all scholars.

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

Please review OUSD's Volunteer Levels and Protocols

• Volunteer Levels

• Link to a valuable resource for families

Contact Information

• Email: Mission@baseprograms.com
  
• Website: baseprograms.com/mission
• Program Director: Alejandra Garcia Call/Text: (760) 681-1151

Before School (Daily)

6:45am-8:15am

After School

M/T/Th/Fri: 2:55pm-6:00pm

Wed/Minimum Days: 12:25-6:00pm

The window for families to purchase the Device Protection Plan is now open. We highly recommend families take advantage of this plan. The plan is only $20 per student and maximum $60 per family. The typical repairs for the new Chromebooks range from $100-$350 so purchasing the device protection plan is highly recommended. Purchasing the plan is much simpler than it was before. Payments can be made online with a credit card or electronic check at www.myschoolbucks.com.

• Protection Plan
• Device Usage Agreement
• More information: OUSD ITS webpage under Student Chromebook Program
  

Please remember that student devices are loaned to students and we ask that you encourage students to take great care of their device. Adding stickers or vandalizing devices in any way can lead to unnecessary repair or replacement costs for parents. It also saves a lot of time when students bring their device to class fully charged. We appreciate your cooperation and support in taking care of the devices.

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 to support responsible use of technology.

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.

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• Select the language you want the newsletter translated
• On a cell phone look for the icon and click to select language to translate

How great is Mission Elementary? We'd love to get your feedback on this online school rating website. Please share your thoughts on our school. Stop by our office if you need any assistance in leaving a review through the website.

You may access the Great Schools website HERE.

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 in district policy. Please remember not to bring 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: mission.oside.us
Location: Mission Elementary School, Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 966-8700
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