Mustang News
October 11, 2026
Message From the Principals
Week of November 9, 2026
We have another exciting week ahead at Mission Meadows!
- This Friday, our K–5th grade Mustangs will participate in a special Ruby Bridges Walk through our neighborhood to honor the courage and bravery of Ruby Bridges and celebrate kindness, inclusion, and equality. Permission slips should have come home with your child on Friday. Families are invited to join us at 8:30 AM as we walk together for this meaningful event!
- We are also looking forward to our upcoming Mustang Movie Night on Friday, featuring Toy Story 5! Bring the family for a fun evening together, and don't forget that Mustang spirit wear will be available for purchase!
- With Parent-Teacher Conferences begin November 16th, I encourage every family to schedule a time to connect with your child's teacher. These conversations are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate growth, discuss goals, and partner together to support your child's success.
Ms. Lara Sims
Principal
Mrs. Carrrie Thompson
Assistant Principal
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Mission Meadows Transformation Update
It was another exciting week at Mission Meadows as we continued dreaming big about the future of our school! This week, our staff explored the ideas and feedback families shared through surveys and our Community Night, along with input from teachers and staff. Your voices are helping us imagine new and exciting STEAM learning opportunities for our Mustangs! Coming up in the next month, our teachers will visit innovative schools, including High Tech Elementary and VIDA, to bring back fresh ideas and inspiration.
Movie Night Is Coming to Mission Meadows!
Lost and Found!
Our Lost & Found is overflowing with lonely jackets, water bottles, and sweatshirts looking for their owners! Please remind your Mustang to check for missing treasures. All unclaimed items will be donated after November 20th. Let's get these lost items home!
Help Our STEM Lab
Thank you for all the donations that have come in already. Our STEM Lab is still collecting empty cereal boxes for upcoming hands-on learning projects!
If you have any at home, please consider donating them. Donations can be dropped off in our school office.
Mark Your Calendars!
No School on Wednesday, November 11th.
Dates to Remember
- November 11th- Veteran's Day/ No School
- November 13th- Family Movie Night
- November 16- 20th: Parent Teacher Conference Week
- November 23- 27th: Thanksgiving Break
- December 4th: Friday Sing
- December 10th: PTA Holiday Family Night
STEAM Night coming in January!
Mustangs in Action
Friday Sing
Our November Friday Sing was a blast! Mrs. V's amazing hip-hop dancers wowed the crowd with their performance, and we celebrated our incredible readers, Mustang leaders, and attendance winners! A special congratulations to Mrs. Tobey's TK class for earning the highest attendance in October! Our school mascot, Hercules, is excited to spend the month with their class as they celebrate this special achievement. Way to go, Mustangs!
RIASEC Family NIght
We also had a fantastic RIASEC Family Night, led by the wonderful Mr. Ed Hidalgo! Families enjoyed delicious pizza while learning about the RIASEC letters and discovering how our interests connect to the world around us. Through play, exploration, and hands-on activities, students and families had fun discovering their unique interests and strengths. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening of learning and family fun!
Stay Connected with Mustang News!
Great communication helps build a strong school community! Our weekly Mission Meadows newsletter is automatically sent to the primary email address listed for each student.
Would you like another family member or caregiver to receive our weekly newsletter? Simply click the link below and complete the form to add an additional email address. We want everyone to stay informed and connected to all the great things happening at Mission Meadows!
Be Part of the Fun! Join the Mission Meadows PTA!
Want to make a difference at Mission Meadows? Join the PTA to be part of something amazing! For just $10, you can become a PTA member and help support the programs (such as field trips, assemblies, etc), activities, and special experiences that make our school community so wonderful. Every membership makes a difference, and 100% of the money raised goes right back to our school to benefit our students! You don't have to volunteer to be a member—your membership alone helps make great things happen. The more members we have, the stronger our Mustang community becomes! Join today, show your Mustang pride, and help us make this school year unforgettable
Join the Mission Meadows PTA Volunteer Team!
Want to Be Part of the Fun?
We love our Mission Meadows volunteers—and we’d love to have you join us!
Whether you have a little time or a lot, volunteering with PTA is a great way to connect with other families, support our students, and help make school events extra special.
Join our PTA WhatsApp Group to stay in the loop on:
- Upcoming school events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Ways to get involved
- All the fun happening at Mission Meadows!
No big commitment required—just jump in whenever you can! Every helping hand makes a difference.
Come be part of the team. We’re better together!
If you have any questions, please email missionmeadowspta@gmail.com .
Contact Our Office
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help in any way we can.
Phone: (760) 630-7884
Hours: 8:00AM-3:30PM
Email:
Registration/General Questions: christinamichel@vistausd.org (front office)
Registration/Health Concerns: Kimberlyholguin@vistausd.org (health/attendance)
General: teenacoletta@vistausd.org (office manager)
Mission Meadows Elementary
Principal: Lara Sims
Assistant Principal: Carrie Thompson
Email: larasims@vistausd.org
Location:5657 Spur Avenue, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-630-7884