Rincon Community News #11
October 19, 2025
Greetings Rincon Community,
6th graders took the learning outdoors by turning their classrooms into an archaeological "dig". These learners explored the processes and tools used by archaeologists and drew conclusions about cultures based on what they discovered in this dig.
Students explained the process of excavation and how each box represented a different era for them to identify based on their findings. The students had their archaeologist hats on as they worked together, collaborated about their findings, and created drawings of the artifacts they discovered hidden artifacts. Students were deeply engaged through the digging, sifting, brushing, identifying, and documenting the artifacts they uncovered. This excellent simulation of a dig provided students with an exciting hands-on opportunity to engage in answering, "What is culture?, and "How does archeology help us learn about the past?". The project was more than just a history lesson, it's a cross curricular project that gives students meaningful opportunities to connect learning to a real world application.
What an amazing signature 6th grade project led by Mrs. Anderson just keeps getting better.
GATE Screening
GATE Screening: The Escondido Union School District is pleased to continue to offer the Gifted and Talented Education program. For GATE identification, all 2nd-grade students will have the opportunity to participate in universal screening in November.
In addition, parents and teachers may recommend students to be GATE screened if they were not previously screened in grades 3 through 8. Parents can pick up a Parent Background and Input Form in the school’s front office and should return it to the school by Friday, October 24. A school team will review requests and determine which students will be eligible to be screened in November.
For more information, please visit the EUSD GATE district website or stop by our school office.
GATE flyer 2025-26 - English (accessible PDF) | GATE flyer 2025-26 - Spanish (accessible PDF)
PTSA Needs You!
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!
FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
From Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to Friday, November 5, 2025
Earn 1 virtual raffle ticket for each membership
2 winners will be chosen on Wednesday, November 12th during morning announcements.
Winners get a Rincon Bulldogs Hoodie worth $30.
Please join us this Wednesday-10/22/25 for our PTSA meeting at 6:30 pm
Google Meet joining Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 413-338-4835 PIN: 545 321 633#
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
English Learner Advisory Committee
ELAC Meeting #2
Thursday, October 23 2025 at1:00 – 2:00 pm
Google Meet joining info- Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 541-671-5891 PIN: 687 090 857#
As a California public school with 21 or more English learners at Rincon we must form an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). In efforts to have a good and standing ELAC, we are in search of family members who can serve as parent leaders and advocates for our students.
Attendance to your school of residence ELAC meetings is of great value to families but most importantly the students. At our October meeting we will share some tips and valuable resources to families regarding the importance of home routines for students overall success along with i-redy; So please make sure to put our next ELAC meeting on your calendar. We hope to see you there!
Parent Workshop: How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs?
Join Us for Red Ribbon Week to discuss Drug Awareness and Prevention!
Date: Friday, Oct 24 , 2025
Location: Rincon MS, Rm. 2
Time: 8:30am-9:30am
Attend the parent workshop to learn strategies for discussing drug preventions with your children. Empower yourself and create a safe environment for open conversations about substance use and its impact on their lives.
Contact: Mrs. Batiste at ibatiste@eusd.org
Coffee with the Counselors, Social Worker and School Community Teacher
Join us Friday- October 31st 2025 at 8:30 AM in the MPR at Rincon Middle School for a casual meet-and-greet with our Counselors, Social Worker, and MTSS.
Come enjoy some coffee, learn about our support services, and connect with the Rincon staff that will help your student succeed!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Plan Ahead
Monday, October 20
AVID Rocks, wear college gear
Tuesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 22
Tikiz Ice after school, support ASB 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
EUSD Design Team Meeting 3:45 pm, D.O.
Lego Family Night 5:30-6:30 p.m.
PTSA Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 23
ELAC Meeting #2 at 1:00 – 2:00pm, Google Meet joining info Video call link
Friday, October 24
Wear Rincon swag and show our Bulldog spirit.
Drug Prevention Parent Presentation Support 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 25
Rugby - Rincon vs. Mission 11:00 a.m.
