Escondido Lions Express

From the Principal

Hello Lion Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. Thank you for supporting our Breakfast with Santa event which was a lot of fun a great success. Also, don't forget to purchase your discounted Spurs ticket and support our Escondido Lion Choir on THURSDAY, December 18th (Spurs v. Wizards)! The date was changed from the 17th to the 18th by the NBA. We hope that you can make it. It's going to be extra special because our Lion Choir will be performing.

Please continue to remind your child to bring a coat or jacket to school. Please also see the school calendar for specific events happening this month.

As a reminder, morning drop off for all students is on the side by the cafeteria, unless approved by the principal due to special circumstances. Students should not be dropped off and left unattended before 6:50 a.m. Our staff arrives at their duty areas at 6:50 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation.

And another reminder, that on Friday, there is no school for students. Friday is a student holiday and staff workday.

Thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards-

-Esmeralda Garza, Principal

#HearUsRoar

The Pride of Learning, the Heart of Escondido. 💖

December 12-18: Penguin Store
December 16: PTO Meeting

December 18: Choir Performance at the Spurs v. Wizards game (THURSDAY 12/18/25)
December 18: Classroom Winter Celebrations
December 19: Student Holiday / Teacher Prep and Planning Day
December 22-January 5: Winter/Holiday break

DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE FRONT OFFICE. PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH CLASS/GRADE LEVEL THE DONATION IS FOR. THEY ARE COMPETING FOR A PRIZE!

PLEASE NOTE THERE HAS BEEN A DATE CHANGE BY THE NBA: THE NEW DATE IS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025. TICKETS PURCHASED FOR ORIGINAL DATE WILL BE HONORED ON THURSDAY 12/18.

Designated tables on the cafeteria stage are reserved for parents who wish to eat with their child during lunch. Parents may only dine with their own child, and sharing food with other students is not permitted. Visitors are not allowed to eat with students who are not their child, nor may they purchase or share food with other students.

Additionally, restricting food sharing protects students with allergies and dietary restrictions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us provide a positive and secure mealtime experience for everyone.

*During Interim Assessments and STAAR state assessments, we will have a closed campus, which means no visitors allowed on those days due to students testing.

Lunch times are:

PK: 10:00-10:30 am

Kinder: 10:10-10:40 am

1st: 10:20-10:50 am

2nd: 10:50-11:20 am

3rd: 11:00-11:30 am

4th: 11:50-12:20 pm

5th: 11:40-12:10 pm

College, Career, and Military Awareness Mondays and Escondido Lion Spirit Fridays

Mondays= College and Career, & Military Mondays Spirit Days! Students and staff may show their spirit by wearing their favorite college or military branch shirt as we promote College, Career, and Military awareness.

Fridays= Escondido Lions Spirit Days! Students may wear their Lion shirts to show how proud they are to be a Lion! (We still have shirts for sale in the front office. Previous year shirts are priced at $5.00). Hoodies, $15.00. Get yours at the front office!

Students, staff, and families can take advantage of the upcoming University Health System mobile clinics for immunizations and flu vaccine.

Students, staff, and families can take advantage of the upcoming University Health System mobile clinics for immunizations and flu vaccine.

November 20th – Wagner High School, 9a-12p (Flyer)

December 3rd – Judson High School (Flyer)

December 9th – Wagner High School (Flyer)

If you are interested you MUST do the following:

Register online or call to make an appointment
Provide copy of vaccine records
Parent must be present at the time of visit

Call 210-358-7020 or visit healthyUexpress.com for more information.

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Judson ISD Adult Education

Registration is NOW OPEN for adult learners interested in ESL and or HSE (GED) classes may contact our service provider at www.restoreeducation.org . We must meet our 15-student minimum requirement in order to offer in-person classes. All applicants must complete an in-person assessment before beginning classes. Contact 210.432.6123 ext. 105 to discuss available options.

JUDSON ISD ADULT EDUCATION

Registration is STILL OPEN for adult learners interested in ESL and or HSE (GED) classes may contact our service provider at www.restoreeducation.org. We must meet our 15-student minimum

requirement in order to offer in-person classes. All applicants must complete an in-person

assessment before beginning classes. If you are interested in HSE classes in offered Spanish, please

let us know. Contact 210.432.6123 ext. 105 to discuss available options.

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Friday Memo – Spring Driver Safety Course Schedule

Registration is OPEN for a new course offering is coming January 2026. Yogi/Yogini Barbara Ayala

Bracho is bringing, "Yoga for Energy and Wellbeing," for ages 8 - 12 years to Paschall ES and

Wortham Oaks ES. Get your child signed up for this exciting learning experience.

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Spring class dates are now available for the AARP Driver Safety Course and Chord's Are Key Online

Piano and Guitar workshops.

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The Judson ISD CommEd My School Bucks Online Store has information and registration on current

classes. Sign up for a FREE My School Bucks account to visit http://bit.ly/44Z6I0Y and browse the

available course offerings.

Do you have a great idea for a course offering and are you interested in becoming a part-time

Judson ISD Community Education Instructor? If so, submit your online Course Proposal

here Community Education | Judson ISD and let's talk.

https://www.judsonisd.org/o/jisd/page/community-education

JUDSON ISD ONLINE LEARNING - ED2GO

Complete online courses and career certifications from the convenience and comfort of your own

home.

ed2go offers both instructor-led and self-paced programs. Browse the numerous online courses

and certifications available in the ed2go Catalog or the online Advanced Career Training catalog.

https://www.judsonisd.org/o/jisd/page/ed2go-online-learning

Registration for new and returning students to participate in the campus-based Adventure Club After School Program is open. As per Program Guidelines, if a student's My School Bucks account has any unpaid tuition or applicable fees, the account balance must be paid in full prior to registering for the new school year. If a student was dismissed for behavioral reasons during the 2024-25 school year, the student is not eligible to participate during the 2025-26 school year.

As a reminder, treats such as cupcakes and cookies for a birthday can be brought to the birthday student and left at the front office. The treats will be delivered after 2 pm. Items must be pre-packaged and store-bought. Please ensure that your child's name, teacher, and grade level are on the items to ensure prompt delivery.

For any celebrations that include award ceremonies, please do not bring helium balloons because they set off the fire alarm.