Foussat Weekly Newsletter

Happy February! It is hard to believe we are already celebrating the 100th day of school this upcoming Monday, February 2nd. Our scholars have made tremendous growth this semester, and now is the time to stay focused to finish the year strong.

Key Reminders for February:

• Attendance Matters: Please ensure your child is in school, on time, every day. Consistent attendance is critical to their academic success.
• Presidents' Week: School will be closed from February 16 through 20th for the break. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, February 23rd.
• Safety First: Please remember to follow all parking lot procedures during drop-off and pick-up to keep our community safe.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Thank you for your continued collaboration. Go Falcons!

You are invited to our informational meeting on March 4 to learn more about our amazing Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program here at Foussat Language Academy. For more details, see the flyers below.

First graders were visited by some fluffy friends for the Great Kindness Challenge Week. Check out these adorable faces! Thank You to Love on a Leash for bringing their pet therapy dogs to our First grade classes. The kids loved seeing them, reading to them, and learning about how they bring joy to people's lives. Love on Leash dogs also visit many places including in Senior Centers, hospitals and Wounded Warriors.

https://www.loveonaleash.org/

Our students, staff and teachers all participated in the Great Kindness Challenge this past week. Check out the pictures of the amazing Foussat Community coming together with kindness!

Join Girls on the Run!

Girls on the Run offers lessons led by our trained coaches (Mtra. Cooke, Mtra. Mateus, and Mtra. Springstead), who create a welcoming environment using our evidence-based curriculum. The lessons inspire participants to be confident when facing challenges and keep going even when it gets tough. The spring season ends with a celebratory 5k where each girl runs with her own running buddy!

This season girls will:

• Build confidence to do hard things
• Discover their “I Can! Power”
• Learn from mistakes and persevere using stick-with-it strategies
• Girls develop the skills to build confidence for life.

Season Info:

• Who: Girls grades 3rd to 5th
• Season Starts: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• When: Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM (no practices during Spring Break)
• Celebratory 5km Race: Sunday, May 17, 2026
• Registration deadline: February 20, 2026

We only have 15 spots open. Click on this link to register.

Girls on the Run, SO MUCH FUN!

For those wishing to apply for an intradistrict transfer for the 2026-2027 school year, open enrollment is underway and runs until 3:30 P.M. on February 27, 2026. 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. However, students entering 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. TK applications will only be accepted if the student has a sibling currently attending the same school of choice.

Applications for Intradistrict Transfer are available to complete electronically (linked here and on the district website). Paper applications are available by request only at the ESS office. 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 8th 2025 and February 27th 2026.

Applications are available at the Educational Support Services Office at 2080 Mission Avenue.

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

Dates: Feb. 2-6, 2026

Hours: 7:45 am -3:30pm daily

Location: In the Library

Your whole class will be coming during your scheduled library time.

It is open before and right after school.

Here is a link to our bookfair homepage: It shows the fair information, "E Wallet" and "Share the Fair "directions:

Foussat Book Fair Homepage

Feel free to share the link with you parents and encourage them to open an "E-Wallet" and contribute to "Share the Fair"

("Share the fair" is monies used for students who need financial assistance)

Here is a link for parent volunteering opportunities: Sign up Genius to Volunteer

We had 2 more watch D.O.G.S join us on campus this week!

Mr. Herman (5th grade Trey’s parent)

Mr. Hugo (3rd grade Ximena’s parent)

Mr. Herman has been spending mornings connecting with our older students and helping remind everyone to be respectful and play fair.

Mr. Hugo joined students on the playground during recess, playing football and building connections with the 3rd graders.

Join us on High Five Fridays to give our students a fun welcome!

For more information reach out to foussat.pto@gmail.com

These are live webinars. Register on parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/#mhs-calendar to get the Zoom link. The same presentation is available at 4 or 6 PM.

Here's a list of the great and free programs we have going on at Oceanside Public Library in February:

Free Nutrition and Cooking Class for ages 6-8

On Monday, February 23, kids and their caregivers will take a virtual journey to China! As they adventure to China, they will learn about the Chinese culture and it’s amazing places. Kids will also learn about nutrition and prepare a recipe using soy beans. Families will get to take home food to continue making the recipe at home. Registrations are required. Families can sign up for this program on Monday, February 2nd at 9:00 am on the Library’s online calendar.

Pokémon Celebration at Civic Center Library for ages 6-11

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with themed games, crafts, and activities at Civic Center Library on Friday, February 27th! Dress up as your favorite Pokémon or Trainer. No registration required.

Now Hiring Teen Interns!

Teens in grades 10-12 are highly encouraged to apply by Friday, February 13th at 4:00 p.m.

Teen Nutrition Workshop Series

Students in grades 5th – 12th can join us at Mission Branch Library to learn how to make healthy eating and active choices. Snacks will be provided. Teens can register on the Library’s online calendar.

NEW Adult program: Lemonade with a Librarian

Community members can join Librarian Jillian at Civic Center Library on February, 27 at 10 a.m. to learn about Library resources, services, and programs. Lemonade will be provided.

February Food Distribution Calendar

Attached is the Food Distributions in Oceanside Calendar for February. This month, I added Mariners Church which is a new location hosting food distributions on Saturdays.

• February 2 - March 6: ELPAC testing window (all English Language Learners)
• February 2 through February 6: Book Fair #2 Before school from 7:45 - 8:10 and After School 2:55 - 3:30 pm (and during students' class time)
• February 16 - 20: Presidents' Week - No School
• February 20: Last Day to apply for Girls on the Run (3rd, 4th, 5th graders)
• February 27: Last Day for application for intradistrict transfer for 2026-27

• March 4 - 5:30 pm TWBI Informational Meeting for incoming Kindergarten @ MPR

Email: karla.doherty@oside.us
Website: foussat.oside.us
Location: 3800 Pala Road, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-721-2200
Facebook: facebook.com/foussatschool
Twitter: @FoussatSchool