What's Happening @ Stuart Mesa?

This is our weekly parent newsletter where we share the events, opportunities, and amazing things our school is doing.

Message from the Principal

Dear Stuart Mesa Families,

Welcome to fall! As we settle into the new season, we have several important reminders and exciting upcoming events to share with our Stuart Mesa community. Wednesday, 9/30 is the absolute last day to purchase optional insurance for your student's school-issued device. Tuesday, Oct .6th, is picture make up day. Don't forget that school remains open for Columbus Day. We have parent conferences starting Friday, Oct. 16 and going until Friday, Oct. 23rd. All parent conference days are minimum day schedule. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have not scheduled a conference.

On Friday, Oct. 23rd, please join us for our annual Fright Night community event from 4:00-7:00 PM. Teachers will be reaching out soon regarding donations for our classroom auction baskets.

With Bulldog Pride,

Dr. Rhonda Heffernan

Principal, Stuart Mesa School

📅 Looking Ahead

Sept. 30: Last day to purchase student device insurance
Oct. 1: School Site Council Meeting virtual 3:15 PM
Oct. 6: Picture Make-up Day
Oct. 12: Columbus Day (OUSD is STILL In Session)
Oct. 16, 19-23: Parent Conferences All Minimum Days/ Book Fair
Oct. 23: Fright Night 4pm-7pm
Oct. 26-30: Red Ribbon Week

Fright Night Coming Soon!

Spotlight on Students

Our Reading Buddies program brings students from different grade levels together through the power of reading. Through cross-age mentoring, older students serve as positive role models and reading partners for younger students, helping them build confidence, fluency, and a love of books.

This program benefits both age groups. Younger students receive encouragement and individualized reading practice, while older students strengthen their own communication, leadership, and mentoring skills. Most importantly, Reading Buddies helps create a stronger sense of community and connection across our school.

Mrs. Barnes Middle Schoolers are partnering with Ms. Keeler's 1st graders for Reading Buddies.

Mr. Francis' 3rd graders are partnering with Ms. Balan's 1st graders for Reading Buddies.

L.I.N.K.S. Supporting Stuart Mesa

The L.I.N.K.S. program is designed to help build community and connect service members and their families to the benefits, resources, and services available to them through a variety of workshops and networking opportunities. L.I.N.K.S. stands for Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills. For information on upcoming events, please visit our website: https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/military-family-life/l-i-n-k-s

The L.I.N.K.S. program is providing outreach to Stuart Mesa students throughout the 2026–2027 school year through read-alouds and engaging lessons focused on understanding military life and strengthening connections for our military-connected students at school.

Stuart Mesa Garden Club Sign Up!

We only have a few more spots for our Garden Club. See information and link below.

PTO Fundraiser Oct. 1st

Stuart Mesa Breakfast and Lunch Menu October

Click on the picture to learn more information about our October menu.

Starting Oct. 1st: Fruit Freeze Thursdays

Deadline for Signing Up for Device Protection 9/30

Link to English Flyer. Link to Spanish flyer.

Independent Study K-8 Through Surfside Academy

E-bike and E-Scooter Permits for 26-27 School Year

Please follow the directions, linked HERE, in order for your student to ride their e-bike or e-scooter to school. If your student has a permit from last year, they still need to renew it for the 2026-27 school year!

Health Care and Mental Health Support

For more detailed information see the following link.

ADHD Awareness

October is Bullying Awareness Month

Attendance

Attendance Matters!

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.

Oside USD in One Minute

Each week, OUSD communication team sends out a video highlighting amazing things happening in OUSD schools and in our community. Check out this week's video below. This episode features El Camino High School ROTC.

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

Follow Stuart Mesa on Instagram on the following accounts:
* stuartmesaschool

* stuartmesapto

Follow OUSD on Instagram on the following account:

* osideusd

Parent Bulldog Bulletin!

Stuart Mesa Newsletter #7 week of 9/28/26

What's Happening @ Stuart Mesa?

Message from the Principal

Fright Night Coming Soon!

Spotlight on Students

L.I.N.K.S. Supporting Stuart Mesa

Stuart Mesa Garden Club Sign Up!

PTO Fundraiser Oct. 1st

Stuart Mesa Breakfast and Lunch Menu October

Starting Oct. 1st: Fruit Freeze Thursdays

Deadline for Signing Up for Device Protection 9/30

Independent Study K-8 Through Surfside Academy

E-bike and E-Scooter Permits for 26-27 School Year

Health Care and Mental Health Support

ADHD Awareness

October is Bullying Awareness Month

Attendance

Attendance Matters!

Oside USD in One Minute

Stuart Mesa

What's Happening @ Stuart Mesa?

Message from the Principal Message from the Principal

Fright Night Coming Soon! Fright Night Coming Soon!

Spotlight on Students Spotlight on Students

L.I.N.K.S. Supporting Stuart Mesa L.I.N.K.S. Supporting Stuart Mesa

Stuart Mesa Garden Club Sign Up! Stuart Mesa Garden Club Sign Up!

PTO Fundraiser Oct. 1st PTO Fundraiser Oct. 1st

Stuart Mesa Breakfast and Lunch Menu October Stuart Mesa Breakfast and Lunch Menu October

Starting Oct. 1st: Fruit Freeze Thursdays Starting Oct. 1st: Fruit Freeze Thursdays

Deadline for Signing Up for Device Protection 9/30 Deadline for Signing Up for Device Protection 9/30

Independent Study K-8 Through Surfside Academy Independent Study K-8 Through Surfside Academy

E-bike and E-Scooter Permits for 26-27 School Year E-bike and E-Scooter Permits for 26-27 School Year

Health Care and Mental Health Support Health Care and Mental Health Support

ADHD Awareness ADHD Awareness

October is Bullying Awareness Month October is Bullying Awareness Month

Attendance Attendance

Attendance Matters!

Oside USD in One Minute Oside USD in One Minute

Stuart Mesa

Message from the Principal

Fright Night Coming Soon!

Spotlight on Students

L.I.N.K.S. Supporting Stuart Mesa

Stuart Mesa Garden Club Sign Up!

PTO Fundraiser Oct. 1st

Stuart Mesa Breakfast and Lunch Menu October

Starting Oct. 1st: Fruit Freeze Thursdays

Deadline for Signing Up for Device Protection 9/30

Independent Study K-8 Through Surfside Academy

E-bike and E-Scooter Permits for 26-27 School Year

Health Care and Mental Health Support

ADHD Awareness

October is Bullying Awareness Month

Attendance

Oside USD in One Minute