Rincon Community News #8

Greetings Rincon Community,

At the heart of every thriving school is a strong sense of belonging and safety—both emotional and physical. A school goal this year is to foster a safe equitable culture and climate by strengthening students’, staffs’, & families’ sense of belonging as valued learners and leaders. Therefore we are placing a renewed focus on using advisory time as a meaningful space to build and nurture these essential foundations for every student.

Advisory is more than just a time to check in—it's a daily opportunity to strengthen relationships, create consistent and caring connections, and help students feel seen, heard, and valued. When students feel safe and that they belong, they are more engaged, more willing to take risks in learning, and more prepared to handle challenges.

To support this important work, we are excited to integrate specific research-based social emotional learning lessons into our advisory program.

• Recognizing and managing emotions

• Building empathy and understanding different perspectives

• Resolving conflict peacefully and making responsible decisions

• Developing positive peer relationships and communication skills

These are not just classroom skills—they are life skills that help create a school culture where respect, kindness, and collaboration are the norm.

Advisory is not the only place where a sense of belonging is being fostered and these skills are practiced, our counseling and social worker host special lunch events like LUNCH BUNCH and this week, Loteria at Lunch in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. Through these activities, students engage in play but also foster authentic conversations and connections. It is a safe and inclusive space to play, build social skills and develop sense of community.

Our goal is that our learners know - You matter. You belong. You are safe here.

Together we are better in setting up our Bulldogs up to B.A.R.K (Believe, Achieve, Respect, and Kindness) for success!

With gratitude,

Principal Meglich

Pictures will be taken in Rincon's MPR (Multipurpose Room) Please remember to get your picture taken if you were not able to. This includes all students who missed picture day and new students who have recently started the school year, this is your chance to get your picture taken.

Friday- October 3rd we are going to have our very first Family Lunch Day of the school year. This means that families are welcomed to enjoy lunch with your student. Please make sure you know what lunch time your student is in:

Lunch 1 starts at 11:48 AM Lunch 2 starts at 12:37 PM

Our Associated Student Body, ASB, has new student leaders for the 2025-26 school year. These young ladies have big plans for our school. They ran a solid campaign and now they are ready to move on their goals.

Congratulations to them all!

Janelle B -President, Holly A -Vice President, Averie S - Secretary and Kaidence K - Treasurer.

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.

Monday, September 29

Make-up Picture Day

AVID rocks, wear college gear!

Tuesday, September 30

Attendance Poster Contest entries due today!

Wednesday, October 1

Tikiz Ice after school, support ASB

Custodian Day, let's show our custodian how important they are.

Thursday, October 2

Perfect Attendance popsicles at the end of the day

Friday, October 3

Rincon Family Day at Lunch

T1 Progress report end today