Surfside Shark Bites
Week of October 26-30, 2026
Hello, Surfside families!
It was another great week at Surfside with so many great things going on. Construction progress is being made daily on the new school; students are visibly making progress in their learning; our soccer team is upping their play in every game, and the art projects around campus are bringing out the talent in our students. We're also excited to celebrate our recent graduates and their respective next steps in college, trade school, and the military.
As we turn the corner into November, we approach mid-quarter. Please do yourself and your student a favor by logging into Aeries and reviewing your student's attendance and grades. Knowing your student's status helps us work together to ensure your student is setting themselves up for success. We are grateful to work in collaboration with you to build a future for your scholar.
Have a great weekend and stay dry, or, better yet, experience the joy of splashing in a rain puddle!
Principal Frandsen
Construction Update
The most recent work done in the construction zone includes:
Some of the concrete sidewalks around the new admin building and CDC are prepped
The poles for the overhead electrical to supply the temporary portables were installed
The ramps for the temporary portables were built and installed
Interior work on the new buildings continues, including plumbing, electrical, IT, sheetrock, etc.
The current estimates for moving into the portables and a couple of the new buildings is sometime between November and early January.
Elementary School News
Dear Families,
Students had an opportunity to learn about forces and energy and design a vehicle that could carry an egg (ping pong ball) and safely transport it. Many had wonderful ideas and used cardboard, magnetic tiles, and other materials to construct their vehicle. I love how students get to experience all grade level science due to the nature of our school.
Have you checked out your child’s google classroom recently? We have uploaded new science materials for each unit. Click on Google Classroom, click on the grade level, click on Classwork, Click on Module 1, Click View More (if necessary). There are videos available to watch for your child’s grade level and they can do some of the activities based on them.
Grades 3-5 will need to complete the Interim Assessments of Reading, Writing, and Math the week of Nov 9-13. Grades K-2 will need to stay home that week so I can have all 3rd-5th graders complete their testing that week. We will start testing each day at 9:30am-11:30am. All students will need to test in-person.
Monday Nov 9: ELA Multiple Choice
Tuesday Nov 10: ELA Performance Task
Wednesday Nov 11: No School- Veterans Day
Thursday Nov 12: Math Multiple Choice
Friday Nov 13: Math Performance Task
8:00am-8:30am~Book #1: The Adventures of Caterpillar Jones and Nut E. Squirrel (All ages)
8:30am-9:00am~Book #2 Bridge to Terabithia (recommended for Grades 3-5)
Virtual Wednesdays
Virtual Meeting Link: meet.google.com/biy-pcww-ype
Important Dates
Nov 9-13 Interim Testing Grades 3-5 ONLY
Nov 11- No School- Veteran’s Day
Nov 23- Nov 27 No School- Fall Break
Nov 27**(Can turn in before break or on Monday, Nov 30, because Nov 27th is holiday)- Unit 4 Due
Middle School News
Hello Families!
Goodbye October & Hello November!
Important: Attendance Month 3 ends today, October 30. Students must be on track in all courses and October P.E. logs are now due…
General Reminders
Stay on track: Students must work consistently and demonstrate academic progress to remain in Independent Study.
On-campus sessions: Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., for up to 3 days per week. Students should arrive ready to work. Drop-off and pickup are flexible through the front office. Wednesdays are work-from-home days.
Weekly check-ins: Students working entirely from home must meet with their teacher at least once a week through the regular 10 a.m. check-in or a scheduled alternative.
Daily coursework: Middle school students should complete one core topic (6 assignments) daily, requiring at least 4 hours, plus time for PE.
Please remind students to attend virtual meetings for updates.
Review feedback: Check scores and grading comments regularly, and contact your teacher with grading questions or concerns.
Thank you for supporting your Independent Study student!
Surfside trick-or-treating was a success! Elementary and middle school trick-or-treated throughout the campus, including multiple classrooms and offices as well as the library, cafeteria, and security.
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1. As you move your clock back one hour, enjoy the extra sleep.
MiraCosta Dual Enrollment Now Open - Spring 2027
Tutor.com Available for FREE
As a reminder, OUSD provides Tutor.com for FREE to all students! Every OUSD student can access Tutor.com at no-cost with 1-to-1 online tutoring in English and Spanish. Students also have access to use drop-off writing review, self-paced test prep from The Princeton Review®, as well as other learning resources. Students can access Tutor.com 24hrs a day every day of the year, except Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Top 10 Facts for Parents - ENGLISH Flyer; Top 10 Facts for Parents - SPANISH Flyer; How it Works - ENGLISH Flyer; How it Works - SPANISH Flyer
Surfside Math Tutoring Before and After School
Are you in need of extra help in math? Surfside can help. We offer before and after school math support with Ms. Jarvis in room 7.
Do You Have a New Address??
Have you and your family recently moved? Please make sure you contact the office to update your new mailing address. Contact Surfside at 760-901-8600.
Thank you!!
New District Cell Phone Policy
"During the Day, Off and Away"
To create a focused learning environment and support student mental health, Oceanside Unified School District will now require all student cell phones to be off and stowed in backpacks upon entering campus and remain off until leaving. Exceptions are made for students with IEPs or 504 plans if specified for medical or anxiety-related needs, as determined by site administration. Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents if needed, and students will have access to their phones during emergencies. The policy aims to reduce distractions, enhance engagement, and prevent cyberbullying, while also reducing the risk of phone theft or loss. Support and disciplinary actions for policy violations could include warnings, phone calls home, and phone confiscations, with increasing consequences for repeated offenses. OUSD is committed to student safety and mental health, fostering academic and emotional growth. For more details, refer to OUSD's Handbook.
Surfside Spirit Wear Store
The Surfside spirit wear store is OPEN!! Represent Surfside in style. You can even put any of the amazing Surfside designs on any piece of clothing offered. Follow the steps on the homepage!!
Items will ship directly to you. Go Sharks!!! All items are available to students, families and staff!!!
Get your Back to School gear and show off that Shark Style!!
Click HERE
Immigration Statement
Every family should know that every child in the Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) has the Constitutional right to attend school regardless of immigration status. OUSD does not request or record information about a student’s immigration status. Federal and state laws protect student information from disclosure to others, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). OUSD does not permit non-students, including ICE agents, access to OUSD facilities unless they can produce a warrant signed by a federal judge. School administrators will not permit the disclosure of confidential student information without first consulting their attorney to make sure that the information has been properly subject to a federal judge’s warrant.
Families should consult community resources to learn their rights and additional information will be provided to help families access these resources
Please see below for resources to support:
Community Resource Guide including immigration support services: English & Spanish
SDCOE Resource Page for educators.
Surfside Educational Academy
Website: surfside.oside.us
Location: 1125 South Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-901-8600
Twitter: @SurfsideOUSD
Instagram: surfsideousd