Breaking News!
- Scholastic Book Fair this week - At Mission Meadows Leaders are Readers. We are happy to welcome the Scholastic Book Fair this week. Each class will have an opportunity to visit during the week with their class, see the schedule below. It will also be open prior to Movie Night on Friday.
- Free Family Movie Night - Come join us for a free family Movie Night on Friday, November 8th. There will be plenty of goodies and popcorn for sell, and you can bring a family picnic to eat while you watch on a big screen a movie. Please join us!
- Leader in Me - Habit 3: Put First Things First - This month your child will be learning more about Habit #3 Putting First Things First which is all about setting priorities and managing your time wisely. We hope that you will take the opportunity to learn more about it in this Mustang's Message and discuss with your child how they can become the best that they can be by reading every day and doing the things that will help them achieve all of their goals.
- Friday Sing Assembly - We will be holding our monthly Friday Sing Assembly on November 8th at 1:00pm. All parents and friends are welcome to attend, but if your child is receiving an award then your child's teacher will contact you this week to let you know. We anticipate that the weather will cooperate so that we can hold it out on the blacktop near the basketball courts, but if we need make other arrangements we will let you know by Wednesday evening.
Important Dates to Remember
- November 4-8 Scholastic Book Fair
November 6 San Elijo Nature Preserve 3rd Grade Livingston/Larson
- November 7 San Elijo Nature Preserve 3rd Grade Oliveira/Gallegos
- November 8 Friday Sing Assembly
- November 8 Movie Night
November 11 Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL
November 12-15 Parent/Teacher Conference: Minimum Days all week
November 15th Local Hero's Day
November 20th - ELAC Parent Meeting
November 21st - 2nd Grade Thanksgiving Celebration
November 22nd - Kindergarten Harvest Celebration
November 25th-29th Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
Parent conferences will be held the week of November 12-15th. This is a valuable opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress, celebrate achievements, and identify ways to support their continued growth. We strongly encourage all parents to schedule a conference and attend, as your involvement is crucial to your child’s success. Please respond to your child’s teachers' request to set up a time that works best for you. We look forward to seeing you there!
The students have voted and we are pleased to announce that the movie for our Mission Meadow's Movie Night will be Despicable Me 4. Come spend a fabulous night with friends, bring your own picnic, or enjoy some yummy treats from our snack bar. The movie begins at 5:30pm and it is completely FREE!
Come early and spend some time in our bookfair. We are excited that Holy Smokes will be present to sale some of their delicious BBQ for those interested, and don't forget to bundle up and to bring your own beach chairs and blankets.
Leader in Me Habit 3: Put First Things First is all about setting priorities and managing our time wisely. For our students, this habit means focusing on the most important tasks—like learning and growing—before moving on to other activities. It teaches them to plan ahead, stay organized, and make thoughtful choices about how they use their time, which helps them balance responsibilities and personal goals. We encourage students to apply this habit not just in the classroom but also at home, to build a strong foundation for success now and in the future.
Parents can support their child’s understanding of Habit 3: Put First Things First by modeling and practicing prioritization and time management at home. Here are some ideas:
Set Goals Together: Help your child set a weekly goal, like completing homework on time or reading for 15 minutes each night. Discuss why this goal is important and how it helps them “put first things first.”
Create a Schedule: Work with your child to create a daily or weekly schedule that balances schoolwork, chores, and playtime. Teach them to prioritize tasks, starting with the most important ones.
Use a To-Do List: Encourage your child to keep a simple list of things they need to accomplish each day. Cross off items together as they complete them to reinforce the habit of managing their responsibilities.
Discuss Choices and Consequences: Talk about how choosing to read every night and to work on class projects or unfinish classwork first allows for more relaxed playtime later. This helps children understand how prioritizing can reduce stress and lead to better results.
Model Time Management: Share examples of how you manage your own time and prioritize tasks. Kids learn a lot by watching adults, so showing them how you put important things first is a powerful lesson.
These simple activities can help children build good habits that set them up for success both in school and beyond.
- 95% Attendance Goal: Consistent attendance is crucial for elementary-age children because it ensures they receive the full benefits of classroom learning, social interactions, and essential academic routines. Regular attendance helps students build a strong foundation in their studies, develop good habits, and stay on track with their peers. This year, our school has set a goal for all students to achieve at least 95% attendance to earn the H.E.R.O. (Here, Every day, Ready, On time) award, recognizing their commitment to being present and engaged in their education.
- Independent Study is Available: If you have a know extended absence of more that 3 days, you can ask for Independent Study Packets that your student can complete for academic and attendance credit. You must give a minimum of SEVEN days notice to the office and teacher for a packet to be created, but FOURTEEN (14) days is preferred. If the student completes and turns in the packet the absences will not count against your child.
- Attendance Challenge - If we can have an overall attendance at the end of the school year of at least 95%, then the students will be able to duct tape Mr. Peel to a wall and throw cream pies in his face. Last year we grew from 92% to 93.7% attendance - which was fantastic, but Mission Meadows still had the third lowest overall attendance of all Vista USD elementary school. Let's reach our goal this year Mustangs.
Mission Meadows Elementary School
Location: 5657 Spur Avenue, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760)630-7884