Foussat Weekly Newsletter

Welcome to February and Black History Month! This month, our school celebrates the incredible stories, achievements, and inventions of Black Americans who helped shape our nation. It is a time to learn, honor, and be inspired by heroes of the past and present, recognizing their lasting impact every day.

Other Reminders for February:

• National Counselor's Week: February 2-6th We also celebrated our very own Elyse Valentine during the National Counselor's Week. Thank you Ms. Valentine for all that you do!
• Presidents' Week: School will be closed from February 16 through 20th for the break. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, February 23rd.
• Safety First: Please remember to follow all parking lot procedures during drop-off and pick-up to keep our community safe.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Thank you for your continued collaboration. Go Falcons!

This past Wednesday, February 4th, we had our first Pledge Assembly of 2026. The whole school was present to recognize students that have already made more than one full grade level of growth according to our iReady December math and reading scores. We also recognized the students that have 100% perfect attendance for the first semester. We are proud of all our outstanding scholars!

Los estudiantes crearon un cartel sobre una de las seis colonias británicas y luego persuadieron a otros estudiantes para que se establecieran en su colonia dando un discurso de un minuto. Esta actividad fue escrita y presentada en español.

Students created a billboard about one of the six British colonies and then persuaded other students to settle in their colony by giving a one-minute speech. This activity was written and presented in Spanish.

You are invited to our informational meeting on March 4 to learn more about our amazing Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program here at Foussat Language Academy. For more details, see the flyers below.

Find ours here English and in Spanish.

Join Girls on the Run!

Girls on the Run offers lessons led by our trained coaches (Mtra. Cooke, Mtra. Mateus, and Mtra. Springstead), who create a welcoming environment using our evidence-based curriculum. The lessons inspire participants to be confident when facing challenges and keep going even when it gets tough. The spring season ends with a celebratory 5k where each girl runs with her own running buddy!

This season girls will:

• Build confidence to do hard things
• Discover their “I Can! Power”
• Learn from mistakes and persevere using stick-with-it strategies
• Girls develop the skills to build confidence for life.

Season Info:

• Who: Girls grades 3rd to 5th
• Season Starts: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• When: Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM (no practices during Spring Break)
• Celebratory 5km Race: Sunday, May 17, 2026
• Registration deadline: February 20, 2026

We only have 3 out of the 15 spots open. Click on this link to register.

Girls on the Run, SO MUCH FUN!

For those wishing to apply for an intradistrict transfer for the 2026-2027 school year, open enrollment is underway and runs until 3:30 P.M. on February 27, 2026. An intradistrict transfer application is used to request to attend a different school in OUSD other than your school of residence.

If you are currently on an intradistrict transfer and your child will be attending the same school next year, you do not need to reapply. However, students entering 6th and 9th grade, must apply or reapply for an intradistrict transfer if they wish to attend any school other than their school of residence. TK applications will only be accepted if the student has a sibling currently attending the same school of choice.

Applications for Intradistrict Transfer are available to complete electronically (linked here and on the district website). Paper applications are available by request only at the ESS office. All applications are viewed based on priority criteria and school capacity. Applications are not viewed nor are decisions made based on when or in what order the application was received. The same consideration is given to all applications turned in between December 8th 2025 and February 27th 2026.

Applications are available at the Educational Support Services Office at 2080 Mission Avenue.

For more information, please call (760) 966-7849 or (760) 966-7860.

Thank you to all those who supported and helped out at our Book Fair this past week!!!

Here is a link to our bookfair homepage: It shows the fair information, "E Wallet" and "Share the Fair "directions:

Foussat Book Fair Homepage

Feel free to share the link with you parents and encourage them to open an "E-Wallet" and contribute to "Share the Fair"

("Share the fair" is monies used for students who need financial assistance)

Here's a list of the great and free programs we have going on at Oceanside Public Library in February:

Free Nutrition and Cooking Class for ages 6-8

On Monday, February 23, kids and their caregivers will take a virtual journey to China! As they adventure to China, they will learn about the Chinese culture and it’s amazing places. Kids will also learn about nutrition and prepare a recipe using soy beans. Families will get to take home food to continue making the recipe at home. Registrations are required. Families can sign up for this program on Monday, February 2nd at 9:00 am on the Library’s online calendar.

Pokémon Celebration at Civic Center Library for ages 6-11

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with themed games, crafts, and activities at Civic Center Library on Friday, February 27th! Dress up as your favorite Pokémon or Trainer. No registration required.

Now Hiring Teen Interns!

Teens in grades 10-12 are highly encouraged to apply by Friday, February 13th at 4:00 p.m.

Teen Nutrition Workshop Series

Students in grades 5th – 12th can join us at Mission Branch Library to learn how to make healthy eating and active choices. Snacks will be provided. Teens can register on the Library’s online calendar.

NEW Adult program: Lemonade with a Librarian

Community members can join Librarian Jillian at Civic Center Library on February, 27 at 10 a.m. to learn about Library resources, services, and programs. Lemonade will be provided.

February Food Distribution Calendar

Find all these programs and flyers in our last week's S'more Newsletter here - https://app.smore.com/n/5weay

• February 16 - 20: Presidents' Week - No School
• Monday, February 23 - School Resumes
• February 20: Last Day to apply for Girls on the Run (3rd, 4th, 5th graders)
• February 27: Last Day for application for intradistrict transfer for 2026-27

• March 4 - 5:30 pm TWBI Informational Meeting for incoming Kindergarten @ MPR

Email: karla.doherty@oside.us
Website: foussat.oside.us
Location: 3800 Pala Road, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-721-2200
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Twitter: @FoussatSchool