Parent Bulldog Bulletin!
Stuart Mesa Newsletter #12 week of 11/9/26
What's Happening @ Stuart Mesa?
Celebrating the Marine Corps Birthday & Honoring Our Veterans
Hi Stuart Mesa Families,
November 10 marks the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps! We proudly celebrate the courage, commitment, and rich traditions of the Marines who serve and have served our country. On November 11, we also pause to honor all veterans who have selflessly served in our nation's Armed Forces. As a school family located aboard Camp Pendleton, these celebrations hold special meaning for our students, families, and staff. We are grateful for the military families who are part of our Stuart Mesa community and extend our heartfelt appreciation to all who have served.
Sincerely,
Dr. Heffernan
Principal, Stuart Mesa
📅 Looking Ahead
Nov. 10: Marine Corps Birthday
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Observed School Closed
Nov. 16-20: PTO Food Drive
Nov. 23-27: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break.
Dec. 16: TK and Kinder Concerts
Dec 16: Middle School Band Concert 6 pm
Dec. 18: Last Day of First Semester
Short-Term Independent Study: Keep Learning When Your Student Is Absent
We understand that illness, bereavement, and unexpected circumstances sometimes keep students home from school. OUSD offers Short-Term Independent Study for eligible absences, allowing students to complete assigned work at home and stay connected to their learning.
Flexible options: Independent Study can be requested for as little as one day at a time, up to 15 days per school year.
Students with an IEP: A maximum of 10 days may be approved initially. The IEP Team must meet to consider any request for up to five additional days.
Requesting work in advance: Please submit your request at least five school days before the planned absence whenever possible.
Unexpected absences: You may also request Independent Study on the day of the absence, and we will provide the work as soon as possible.
Clearing the absence: When all assigned work is completed and returned within the specified timeframe, the absence can be cleared in accordance with district procedures.
Every minute of school matters! Missing just one school day means missing approximately 6 hours of learning. Missing 5 days adds up to about 30 hours, and 10 days means 60 hours of missed instruction. By the time a student misses 16 days, they have lost nearly 100 hours of learning and are considered chronically absent. Every minute in the classroom helps students stay connected, build skills, and succeed academically.
If your student needs Short-Term Independent Study, please contact your school office for information on how to submit a request.
Ms. Rene's TK students explored our garden.
Mr. Francis 3rd grade students harvested their radishes.
Here are a few of our Middle School Journalism photographers. They attend events and take pictures for our yearbook.
Attendance Matters!
Please email us to clear your student's absence: (copy & paste this address)
The phone service in the Stuart Mesa Housing area is not always stable. To make sure your child's absence is excused, please email.
Click on the picture above to view PMO's November Community Awareness Newsletter or use this link.
Bookmobile on Camp Pendlton
Stuart Mesa
Email: rhonda.heffernan@oside.us Principal
emily.chamow@oside.us Assistant Principal
Website: stuartmesa.Oside.us
Location: 100 Yamanaka Way, Oceanside, California 92058, USA
Phone: (760) 901-7700
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