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 Families,

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break with your families. We have three weeks left until break. Our last day will be Dec. 20th. We return from Winter Break on Jan. 13, 2025. First Semester ends on Dec. 20th. Report Cards will be electronic this year. See more information below.

Our PTO has a very busy December planned. This Friday, Dec. 6th, is our middle school dance; next Friday, Dec. 13th, is our 3rd-5th grade dance. Santa visits us on Dec. 20th, and the Holiday Shop will run from Dec. 16th- Dec. 20th. See the flyers below for more information. Also, we have planned performances from the Kinder students at 8:30 am and TK students at 9:15 am on Dec. 18th.

Sincerely,

Dr. Heffernan

Here is a copy of the Middle School Dance contract. Paper copies were sent home Dec. 2nd.

Check out our November "BARK." This is where are amazing middle school journalism students share what's happening at Stuart Mesa.

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.

OUSD is making an important change in our student progress report/report card distribution process. Beginning this reporting period, progress reports/report cards will no longer be printed and mailed home. Instead, parents and guardians will access their child's progress reports/report cards electronically through the Aeries Parent Portal.

This shift to digital grade access offers several benefits, including:

• Environmental sustainability: Reduces paper consumption and waste.

• Faster access: Parents can view grades immediately upon release.

• Improved communication: Provides a centralized platform for parents to access student information.

• Cost savings: Eliminates printing and mailing expenses.

To support this transition, we have taken the following steps:

• Parent Resources: The IT department has created a series of instructional videos to guide parents on navigating the Aeries Parent Portal and accessing report cards.

• These videos are available at https://bit.ly/ousdparentportal

• These resources can also be found on the ITS webpage at www.oside.us/departments/information-technology-services-its/aeries-parent-portal.

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