We’re thrilled to share that our very own PE teacher, Mr. Simon Vieaux, has been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Health and Wellness Grant of $2,135! He is one of only two recipients in the entire state of California, what an incredible honor!
The award was celebrated in true Reidy Creek fashion during their Friday Flag Assembly, where Mr. Vieaux was presented with a giant check (a big hit with the kids!). This grant will help support health and wellness initiatives for our students. We can’t wait to see the positive impact it will bring to our school community.
Congratulations, Mr. Vieaux!
Here are this week’s updates and reminders.
Back-to-school nights:
Back-to-school nights are underway around the district. For event times and dates, be sure to check your school’s website or look for a reminder in Rooms on the EUSD mobile app.
Attendance is meaningful:
Every day counts when it comes to student success! September is recognized as Attendance Awareness Month, and we appreciate your support and encouragement for consistent student attendance. Every student is a valued member of our school community. Daily and on-time school attendance not only helps support our students' connection to school and learning, it is a key indicator of future success. Absences are understandable when a student is sick. However, missing 10 percent or just two days a month can cause a child to fall behind academically or feel disconnected from school. When students miss school, they are missed by their classmates and the caring adults on campus. Our district has numerous resources to support families. Please do not hesitate to contact your school site if you are experiencing any challenges with your child's daily school attendance.
Absence notifications:
In order to create a more uniform notification process for attendance, families of students in TK through 8th grade will receive automated phone calls at 10:15 a.m. on days when their student is absent from school.
Student Insurance:
In past years, EUSD has provided families with the opportunity to purchase voluntary student insurance. This year, the Board of Education approved the purchase of insurance to cover all students, adult volunteers, and non-enrolled youth in school-sponsored events for school-related injuries. This blanket accident insurance covers medical, ambulance, ER expenses, as well as other charges associated with an injury or accident. Brochures outlining this coverage have been emailed to families.
Student Registration: EXPLORE Classes
EXPLORE After School! EUSD is proud to offer a wide variety of FREE after school enrichment and intervention classes, called EXPLORE classes, at all in person schools. Our goal is to give children opportunities to learn, create, and grow beyond the school day while helping them EXPLORE their unlimited potential. From sports like flag rugby, soccer, skateboarding, and cheerleading, to creative experiences in theatre, music, and dance, to hands-on STEM adventures, there truly is something for everyone. Classes are taught by both EUSD teachers and community vendors, bringing students a mix of familiar faces and new experts to learn from. Each school has its own menu of classes. Families should have received an Interest Form through flyers, emails, or text messages. If you have questions or need another copy, just check in with your school office and they will be happy to help. Classes begin on September 15th!
Foundation Fundraiser
Join the Escondido Education Foundation for an afternoon of fashion and fun at an upcoming fundraising event! “Height of Fashion” is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Old Escondido neighborhood. Get all the details and purchase tickets online. Tickets are $60 or $100 for a pair; delicious food and drinks are included. The all-volunteer Escondido Education Foundation spends countless hours supporting the innovative learning happening in our schools, particularly through the annual Dr. Mike Caston Innovation Awards. Fundraisers such as “Height of Fashion” help make these generous grant awards possible!
Preschool applications:
EUSD State Preschool is still accepting online applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit the preschool website to access the application beginning Wednesday. Applications will be accepted for children who will be age 3 by December 1, 2025. If your child will turn 3 during the 2025-2026 school year, you can apply on or after their birthday. Preschool classes are available at seven EUSD elementary schools: Central, Juniper, Glen View, Lincoln, Oak Hill, Pioneer, and Rose. EUSD Preschool is offered through the California State Preschool Program and licensed through the California Department of Social Services. Eligibility for the program is based on household income; however, there are additional opportunities for families who may qualify to participate in the EUSD State Preschool Program based on residing within the boundaries of one of our sites. In addition, students with IEPs also qualify for the State Preschool program. To learn more, visit the EUSD Preschool website or email preschoolenrollment@eusd.org. View the application here. For Special Education Preschool options, including our responsive interventions and inclusive programs, contact the team at spedsupport@eusd.org.
Stay connected:
The EUSD mobile app is your one-stop shop for messaging teachers, receiving classroom updates, and keeping up with school and district news and events. The free “EUSD Escondido CA” app is available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For families new to EUSD, invitations to download the app are being sent via email and text. Simply sign in using your phone number or email address. See the Sign Up for Rooms flyer (English PDF) | Sign Up for Rooms flyer (Spanish PDF) for step-by-step instructions. Your student’s classes began to appear in the EUSD app on Friday evening, August 15, for elementary schools and Monday evening, August 18, for middle schools. Returning families must update to the latest version of the app, either by deleting and reinstalling it or by updating through your app store. For more details and instructions on staying connected, please visit our Stay Connected in EUSD webpage.
– Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent of Schools