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,

Our PTO hosted a wonderful Veteran's Day Assembly on Friday. The PTO decorated our campus and many TK and Kindergarten students got to see a Marine Corps Color Guard for the very first time. Thank you, PTO!

Next week, Stuart Mesa School will be closed for Thanksgiving break. When we return on December 2nd, get ready for a busy December. We have Santa visiting Stuart Mesa, PTO Holiday Shop, Lunch on the Lawn, Kindergarten and TK Holiday Concerts, and a middle school winter dance.

All of us at Stuart Mesa wish you and your family a safe and fun-filled Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Dr. Heffernan

The English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) makes recommendations regarding programs for students with second language needs. The purpose of the ELAC is to provide parents of English Learners with opportunities to:

• Provide input in the most effective ways to support full participation of English Learners in all school activities
• Learn more about the programs offered to their children
• Participate in the school’s needs assessment of students, parents, and teachers
• Provide input on the most effective ways to ensure regular school attendance

Join us this Wednesday to learn more.

If QR code doesn't work, please use this link to find out more information: Link

Our PTO works hard each month to provide family friendly events. On Nov. 1st, PTO held Family Bingo Night! Every student won a prize.

Nov. 15th, PTO held Movie Night. Families came out to watch "Free Birds" in our MPR. We appreciate all the hard work our PTO puts in each month to create events that bring our students and families together. If you would like to join the PTO or help with events and planning, you can contact them at smbulldogpto@gmail.com. Check out our PTO website: https://smbulldogs.ptboard.com for more information.

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

Along with audio and video capabilities, the device incorporates a safety notification button to alert administration and front offices of any emergency situation. 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. We will continue to update our families as we learn more about this new system.

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. STUART MESA is featured in 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