Rincon Community News #22

Happy New Year Rincon Community!

Welcome back, and Happy New Year! I hope each of you enjoyed the winter break full of joy, laughter, and rejuvenation. Our first student day is Tuesday, January 6th. As we dive into 2026, I am filled with excitement for the learning adventures and amazing opportunities that await us this January.

As we embark on this new chapter, let’s focus on setting ourselves up for success. Arriving on time and showing up every day is crucial for maximizing your learning experience. Each moment in our classrooms is an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to connect with one another. Let’s prioritize our education and make the most of every day together!

Additionally, I encourage each of you to choose a word that defines the era you'll be starting. This word can serve as your personal mantra, guiding your actions and decisions throughout the year. Whether it’s “growth,” “determination,” “resilience,” or “adventure,” let this word remind you of your goals and aspirations.

This year promises to be a time of growth, exploration, and connection. I encourage each of you to embrace new challenges, share ideas, and cheer for one another as we continue to expand our knowledge and skills. Our dedicated Rincon teachers are eager to guide your learners, and our Rincon community is here to support every step of the way.

Let’s make this a year filled with enthusiasm, community, connections, and an unwavering commitment to deeper learning. I encourage all our learners to set goals, dream big, and remember that together, we can achieve more than we think possible. Here’s to a fantastic 2026 ahead—let’s make it our best year yet!

Together, we can make this a fantastic year for our students! Together we are better in setting up our Bulldogs up to B.A.R.K (Believe, Achieve, Respect, and Kindness) for success!

With gratitude,

Principal Meglich

If you are looking for part-time work during the school day, this job might be a great fit for you. Rincon is looking for a few noon duty supervisors to work 3.75 hours per day. See the job description on the website and apply here - EdJoin link .

January 26 – March 27

Teacher-led classes (some may extend March 30 – May 1)
American Sign Language – M/W, Room 17
Weights – M/W, Weight Room
Bulldog Color Guard – Fridays, Room 57
Design for the Streets – Wednesdays, Room 5
Art Studio – Wednesdays, Room 7
Beginner Ukulele – T/F, Room 6
GOTR – Mondays, Room 29 (2 hours)
E-Sports – M/T/W, Room 3

Vendor-Led Classes:
Lovely Leaps Sideline Cheer Dance – M/W, Room 28
Flag Rugby – M/W, PE Field
Skateboarding (90 min) – Mondays, PE Blacktop
Mathnasium – M/W or T/F, Library
Tradicion Mexicana / Ballet Folklorico (90 min) – T/F, Room 28
Escondido Soccer Club – T/F, PE Field
EcoArt – T/F, Room 44
Fashion Design – Embroidery – T/F, Room 37
RoboQuest with Treobytes – T/F, Room 40
Girls Inc (90 min) – Fridays, Room 16
Science of Cooking – T/F, Room 46

Interested in joining?
Learn more about the classes and add your child to the interest form by scanning the QR code or use this Link

We are pleased to announce the timeline for the upcoming School Choice Intradistrict Transfer application window for the 2026-2027 school year.

School Choice Application Window

Please note these crucial dates:

• Application Window Opens: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

• Application Window Closes: January 30, 2026

Access the Application: Click here to access the School Choice Intradistrict Transfer application and information page.

December - January 16th- The challenge continues! Looking for no absences and no tardies from our Bulldogs! Show your holiday cheer…and be HERE! Make every day count. Winners will enjoy hot cocoa with their peers. We have increased our attendance the last three months. Let's keep this going!

In January 2026, SDCOE will offer a series of free virtual mindfulness classes presented by certified meditation instructors. These sessions are designed to help families learn practical tools to reduce stress, foster kindness, and cultivate a sense of calm and harmony in daily life.

Learning to Relax Through Mindfulness – January 2026

Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Spanish interpretation will be available for all sessions.

Session Topics:

• Jan 8: What Tenderness Can Teach Us

• Jan 15: Developing Harmony

• Jan 22: Inviting Your Heart into Meditation

• Jan 29: Developing Good Values

Each session will explore mindfulness techniques that support compassion, empathy, and emotional well-being for a happier, healthier life. These classes will also cover:

• Stress management & relaxation

• Observing emotions without judgment

• Building empathy & compassion

• Living in harmony & ethical values

Click here to register

Questions? Please contact: ecampos@sdcoe.net

Join us for a FREE 4-session series designed to help strengthen parent-teen relationships and navigate the challenging yet exciting teen years with confidence.

When: Every Wednesday, January 7–January 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: Del Dios Academy Library
Address: 1400 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92029

Topics Covered:
• Establish core family values
• Navigate teen conversations with confidence
• Manage screen time and address cyberbullying
• Prioritize parent self-care

Enjoy free coffee and pastries and a chance to win raffle prizes!

For more information: 760-258-4780
RSVP to secure your spot by scanning the QR code or use this LINK
Parents who RSVP by January 2, 2026 will receive an additional raffle ticket!

We are looking for parents who are interested in being part of our Latino Literacy Book Club. The books will be read solely in Spanish!

El Sueño de Graciela

• Aprenda sobre la preparación universitaria y como

apoyar a sus hijos en el proceso.

Historia de Carlito

• Un programa para apoyar e identificar los retos
  que enfrentan los adolescentes.

• Infórmese sobre los recursos disponibles en su
  comunidad.

Las Classes serán VIA GOOGLE MEET: LOS MARTES ----- Enero- 13, 20, 27 & Febrero - 3, 10 y 17

Sesión de la mañana: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Sesión de la tarde: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Por favor haga click en el link de inscripción, para inscribirse Link de Inscripción

Para mas información comuníquese con su Coordinadora de Familias de su Escuela Mrs. Arellano-Perez. (joarellano@eusd.org) OH Ext: 26827

Rincon Middle School PTSA is selling Spirit Wear! Don’t miss out—Order your BULLDOGS B.A.R.K. apparel today! Please return order forms with payment. Orders will be delivered to student’s Advisory or first period teacher and or the student/ parent can pick up from the Snack Shack window.

1. Hoodie $30
2. T-shirt $15
3. Long Sleeve (Limited Edition) $15
4. Baseball Style Shirt (Limited Amount) $20
5. Hat (Limited Amount) $10

Click here to place your spirit wear order

PTSA is still in NEED of 1 board member positions to be filled.

• President = Veronica Nagao
• Treasurer = Angie Carrasco
• Secretary = Victor Franco
• Auditor= Dana Mayberry
• Parliamentarian = Gwen Smith
• VP of Student Activities = Daniella Nagao
• Historian - Real Bedolla

If you are interested in being a parent volunteer for PTSA please email: rinconptsainfo@gmail.com

Please consider being a member of our Rincon PTSA. Your membership support this leadership group in achieving goals this year. Or click here to join PTSA

A portion of every membership goes right back to our students. Please join today!

A very quick update, our after school SNACK SHACK is NOW OPEN EVERY DAY(except Wednesday's) afterschool. Everything is a $1.

If you are interested in being a parent volunteer for PTSA please email: rinconptsainfo@gmail.com

Monday, January 5

No School

Tuesday, January 6

Students return from winter break

PTSA Snack shack open after school

Wednesday, January 7

Lunch bunch during both lunches

Tikiz Ice sold after school

Thursday, January 8

BARK Mart open during both lunches

PTSA Snack shack open after school

Friday, January 9

EXPLORE Rush event during both lunches

PTSA Snack shack open after school