Mustang News

What a wonderful first week at Mission Meadows! Thank you to our students, families, and staff for such a warm welcome. I have loved getting to know our Mustang community, visiting classrooms, and seeing the incredible learning happening across our campus. I am so excited for all that lies ahead and feel incredibly grateful to be part of this special school!

I am especially looking forward to experiencing my first Mission Meadows Harvest Carnival this Friday, October 23! I can't wait to see our Mustang community come together for this special tradition. Wristbands will be available for presale this week! Be sure to check the flyer below for purchasing dates and times.

Students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to school on Friday, October 30! To keep our campus safe and school-friendly, costumes may not include masks, weapons (real or pretend), or fake blood. Costumes should also allow students to participate comfortably in classroom activities and recess.

Thank you for helping make these upcoming celebrations fun and safe for all our Mustangs!

When dropping off or picking up students, please park only in designated parking spaces and avoid parking along red curbs. Cars parked in red zones can block visibility for drivers exiting the parking lot, creating unsafe conditions for pedestrians and other vehicles.

Please also use designated crosswalks when walking through the parking lot. Together, we can model safe traffic habits for our students and keep everyone safe. Thank you for your cooperation!

Join us this Friday, October 23, from 5:00–7:30 PM for Mission Meadows' 31st Annual Harvest Carnival! Enjoy games, activities, prizes, photo booths, food, and our NEW Trunk-or-Treat! One wristband includes all activities, so there's no need to purchase extra tickets once you're inside!

• Don't Miss Presale Pricing! Wristbands will be sold Monday, October 19–Thursday, October 22, before and after school, and Friday, October 23, before school only! Save by purchasing early!
• Trunk-or-Treat Spots Still Available! We still have a few spots left for families who want to decorate their trunks and join the fun! Don't miss your chance to participate in this exciting new tradition!
• Volunteers & Donations Needed! We are still looking for helping hands with carnival activities, food stations, set-up, clean-up, and more! Donations of small prizes and candy are also appreciated. Click the link below to learn how you can help make this event a success!

We can't wait to celebrate with our Mustang families this Friday for a spooktacular evening of fall fun!

Our Cultural Events Team is excited to kick off with a celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! Families are also invited to help create our schoolwide ofrenda, a special space to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Check out the flyer below to learn how your family can participate or donate!

• October 21 - Make-up Picture Day
• October 23 - Harvest Carnival
• October 23 - 3rd Grade Adobe Field Trip
• October 26-30 Dia de los Muertos @ Mission Meadows
• October 29 - 2nd Grade Bates Nut Farm Field trip
• November 5th- RIASEC Family Night (with pizza!)

Thank you to the families who joined us Thursday evening for our Mission Meadows Community Meeting! We shared our STEAM transformation timeline, explored themes from our family survey, and dreamed together about what makes Mission Meadows special and what our school could become. Families shared exciting ideas about hands-on learning, enrichment opportunities, and preparing students for the future. Couldn't attend? We still want to hear from you! We are in the listening phase, and your ideas will help shape the future of Mission Meadows

On Wednesday, our kindergarten students welcomed Ed Hidalgo for a fun, hands-on experience exploring RIASEC career interest centers! Through engaging activities, students discovered how their unique strengths, interests, and talents connect to six different career areas. It's never too early to start exploring possibilities and imagining what the future might hold!

Come explore, discover, and dream about future possibilities together as a family! Learn how RIASEC helps students discover their unique strengths, interests, and talents while exploring exciting career possibilities. Join us on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30–7:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room for a fun evening of learning and exploration!

All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook. If a child was absent for the first picture day they will get their make-up picture taken on Wednesday, 10/21.

All VUSD families are invited to join VUCPTA for an interactive workshop to help shape the Tech Time Review Family Campaign! Share your ideas as we develop practical resources to support healthy technology habits, responsible AI and social media use, and fun, screen-free activities that encourage creativity and family connection. Your voice matters! Help us create resources that truly support our VUSD families.

Date: October 28, 2026

Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (VUCPTA Association meeting is 6:00-6:30pm)
Location: Vista Innovation Center (VIC), Multi-Purpose Room, 836 Olive Avenue

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!

Want to Be Part of the Fun? Join the Mission Meadows PTA Volunteer Team!

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 .

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)

Principal: Lara Sims

Assistant Principal: Carrie Thompson

Email: larasims@vistausd.org

Instagram: @missionmeadows
Location:5657 Spur Avenue, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-630-7884