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Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 3, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM!

Attending Back to School Night is one of the single best ways to set your child up for a successful year. It bridges the gap between home and school, showing your student that you’re invested in their journey while helping us build a strong, collaborative partnership.

All families will enter campus through the MPR entrance on Broadway, where we're kicking off the evening at 4:30 PM with some exciting additions:

• Principal's Welcome & Introduction: Join me in the MPR from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM for a short presentation where I'll introduce myself, share our vision for the school year, and have a chance to connect with you!

• Explore Family Resources & PTA: Connect directly with local resource booths and find out how you can get involved with our PTA to support school programs.

Arriving early gives you the perfect chance to get plugged into our school community before everyone transitions to classroom presentations. Please see the full teacher presentation schedule below.

I look forward to seeing you there!

*Preschool & TK/K SCSB Back to School Night will begin at 3:00 PM! Please look out for detailed information from your teacher.

• August 24 – September 4 (September 18 for Kinder): i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments

• Thursday, September 3 @ 4:30-6:00 PM: Back to School Night

• Monday, September 7 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

• Friday, October 2nd - Last Day of PTA Membership Competition - Ice Cream Party Incentive

Mrs. Zimman’s 2nd Grade Class practicing their teamwork skills to “Save Fred”. Teams of 3-4 students worked in teams to save Fred (a gummy worm) who fell out of his life preserver (a gummy peach ring). We had fun working in teams and helping Fred!

We are so proud of our students for showing up with open minds, big hearts, and wonderful energy during our very first Central Circles kickoff on Thursday, August 27th! Held during our 4th Community Block from 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., this milestone gave our young people a chance to step up, connect across grade levels, and make our campus feel even more welcoming.

After a school-wide assembly intro from Dr. Chavarin about the power of community and belonging, students split off into their newly assigned circles—each identified by a unique animal and character trait.

Here is how our students made this first gathering so special:

• Connecting & Sharing: Sitting in their new circles, students from Kindergarten through 5th grade took turns introducing themselves and sharing fun, personal facts to get to know one another.

• Teamwork in Action: Groups put their creative minds together using markers and art supplies to design official Team Flags, which are now proudly displayed in their meeting spaces.

• Building Real Bridges: By bonding outside of their typical grade-level classrooms, older and younger students began breaking down social silos, ensuring no student feels isolated on campus.

• Creating a Second Home: Keeping the same peer cohort and adult leader year after year means our kids get to grow together over time, building deep trust and belonging without hitting a "reset button" each fall.

It was inspiring to see our students embrace this new routine with excitement and care for one another. Ask your child about their Central Circle animal and team flag tonight—we can't wait to watch these connections grow all year long!

These results provide our teachers with key insights so they can tailor instruction directly to your child's learning journey. Please note our testing windows below:

• Grades 1–5: August 24 – September 4

• Kindergarten: August 25 – September 18

How You Can Help at Home:

• Encourage a restful night’s sleep before testing days.

• Start the day with a healthy breakfast.

• Remind your child to take their time and simply try their best!

Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our school community.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Welcome Families! Please enter campus from the MPR entrance on Broadway.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | MPR

• PTA & Family Resources Booths

• Introduction from our new Principal, Dr. Chavarin

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Classroom Presentations

• TK-2 English

• 3-5 Spanish

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Classroom Presentations

• TK-2 Spanish

• 3-5 English

*Preschool & TK/K SCSB Back to School Night will begin at 3:00 PM! Please look out for detailed information from your teacher.

Your time, your support, and your donation make a difference! PTA membership envelopes are coming home in student backpacks this week. Joining the PTA is the fastest way to directly impact our school, support our teachers, and fund the programs that make our community thrive.

The Great PTA Ice Cream Contest

We are kicking off the year with a little friendly competition: the classroom with the most PTA memberships will win an ice cream party and special recognition at an upcoming assembly!

Many Ways to Join by October 2nd:

• Paper Envelope: Complete the membership envelope coming home in your child's backpack and return it to school with your child.

• Scan to Join: Skip the paper and sign up instantly using the QR code on the flyer attached below!

• Use this link to join the PTA

Whether parents, grandparents, or guardians sign up, every single membership counts toward your child's class total. The final count takes place on Friday, October 2nd, so be sure to turn yours in soon. Thank you for your support, and good luck to all of our classes!

The first PTA Association Meeting will take place on Thursday, September 17 at 1:00 PM.

Please remember that all visitors must always sign in at the main office before coming onto campus.

95 OUR GOAL: 95% SCHOOLWIDE ADA!

What is ADA? It stands for Average Daily Attendance. It’s a simple way to measure how many students are in class learning every single day. When our ADA is 95%, it means 95 out of every 100 students are here!

THE CONTEST

Every single day your class has 95% or more of its students present, your class COLORS in a BUCKET OF POPCORN on your class tracker board!

THE REWARDS!

FOR STUDENTS: A POPCORN & MOVIE PARTY with the PRINCIPAL!

FOR TEACHERS: A period of FREE TIME while the Principal hosts the party!

EVERY DAY COUNTS! Let’s get our kids to to school, on time, every day!

In partnership with SDCOE, EUSD is hosting a six-week workshop series – starting on September 18 – aimed at building parent capacity to engage as school leaders and essential partners in supporting academic success.

• Escondido Parent Leadership Institute Registration

• Intended audience: Parents or guardians

Note: These parent trainings will be conducted in Spanish.

122 West 4th Ave

Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 432-2431