Rincon Community News #7
September 20, 2025
Greetings Rincon Community,
We celebrated our vibrant heritage with an amazing ballet Folklorico performance during lunch on Monday.
It was a beautiful display of culture, passion, and artistry that brought our community together.
Thank you counselors for bringing this group & honoring the rich traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community. Let's continue to celebrate and learn from each other throughout this special month.
September Attendance Challenge
Students with perfect attendance for all of September will earn a frozen treat. Treats will be distributed by Support Staff on Wednesday, October 2nd. Further details will be shared soon.
Thank you for supporting students in building strong attendance habits that set them up for success!
Here are some flyers for the attendance challenge and awareness month. I will be
September Attendance Awareness Month - Contest
September is Attendance Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of consistent school attendance. Good attendance is the foundation for future opportunities and academic success. Why Attendance Matters:
Being present helps students fully engage in learning.
Regular attendance keeps students connected with peers and teachers.
Consistency builds important skills such as responsibility, perseverance, and time management.
EUSD Every Day Counts Poster Contest this month- Due 10/1.
Top three designs will be sent to the district and students will win $15 gift cards.
An unforgettable adventure awaits your child in Japan - RSVP Mandatory!
Dear families,
We are thrilled to share that we’re heading to Japan in Summer 2026, and we'd love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
Date: September 23
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: RSVP to receive Zoom link day of meeting!
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Mrs. Ida Batiste
Rincon Social Worker
Dress for Success / Dress Code Policy
We encourage our students, staff, and visitors to dress respectfully and as scholars to maintain a safe and positive learning environment. We understand the current fashion trends and availability to appropriate clothing. The dress code also applies to backpacks, notebooks, and personal belongings.
Pajamas, blankets, and stuffed animals are not permitted except for designated spirit days.
Shoes must be worn at all times. Flip-flops are allowed, as long as the student has appropriate shoes for PE. Slippers are not permitted.
Clothing should conceal all undergarments and midriffs. Bare back, low-cut shirts, bathing suits, swim trunks, tube tops, and halter tops are not to be worn to school. Pants/shorts need to be worn at the natural waistline.
Tank tops should not have low cut arm holes and should not be overly revealing.
Hats, sunglasses and other sun protective clothing are allowed outdoors. In classrooms, you may be required to remove these items.
Shorts, dresses, and skirts must be of modest length.
Jewelry must not create a safety issue.
Clothing, personal items, or jewelry promoting alcohol, drugs (including Cookies Brand), tobacco, violence displaying unacceptable messages, displaying foul or sexually suggestive language or symbols will not be allowed.
1st offense*
Warning, documented, may require change of clothing (escort to locker room to change into PE clothes).
2nd offense*
Documented, change of clothing, parent/guardian contact
3rd offense & beyond*
Documented, change of clothing, parent/guardian contact/conference and item pick up, and lunch detention(s)
The Rincon Student Handbook is available on our website.
Rincon Volunteers
If you already submitted a volunteer application during the 2024-2025 school year, you do not need to reapply, unless:
You want to increase your volunteer level
Your TB test has expired (Level 1-3) (TB Test must be taken within 60 days of application by a licensed provider in the United States [Valid for 4 Years])
Your Driver’s License or Insurance has expired (Level 3)
Forms are linked below:
English Volunteer Form or Spanish Volunteer Form or via Parent Portal (if preferred): Parent Portal → Forms and Resources → top link (only in web/mobile browser)
Parent Presentation & Meetings
Parent Presentation: Please join us on Thursday- Sept. 25th at 8:30 am in Room 2 for an important Every Day Counts- Attendance Presentation from our very own Mrs. Santos- Attendance Clerk here at Rincon.
We Will Share:
- Chronic Absenteeism
- District Letters
- Tardies
- When a Drs. Note is needed.
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!
A very quick update, our after school SNACK SHACK is NOW OPEN EVERY DAY afterschool. Everything is a $1.
Plan Ahead
Monday, September 22
8th grade Palomar Hospital Field work
Tuesday, September 23
8th grade Palomar Hospital Field work
Wednesday, September 24
Tikiz Ice after school
EUSD Design Team Meeting, 3:45 pm District Office
Thursday, September 25
Everyday Counts-Attendance Parent Presentation 8:30 AM
Monday, September 29
Make-up Picture Day
Wednesday, October 1
Attendance Poster Contest entries due today!
Friday, October 3
Rincon Family Day at Lunch
T1 Progress report end today
