Wildcats and Wildcat Families, now that Parent Conferences are over, and the end of Trimester 1 is slowly creeping up on us ...
Do you need help on assignments?
COME TO HOMEWORK LAB!
Do you need to finish homework?
COME TO HOMEWORK LAB!!
Do you need to work on projects?
COME TO HOMEWORK LAB!!!
Do you need a quiet place to study and just get things done?
COME TO HOMEWORK LAB!!!!
See the schedule below for daily options. Classrooms are open from 3:00 PM to 4:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday ...
MONDAYS
Room 11: Mrs. Martinez (ELA, ELD, Social Studies, and Personalized Learning)
Room 12: Mr. David (Math, Science, and Electives)
TUESDAYS
Room 11: Mrs. Chavez (ELA, ELD, Social Studies, and Personalized Learning)
Room 12: Mrs. Resendiz (Math, Science, and Electives)
WEDNESDAYS
Room 11: Ms. Barnes (ELA, ELD, Social Studies, and Personalized Learning)
Room 12: Mr. Lena (Math, Science, and Electives)
A Permission Slip is required. Get a Permission Slip from your Advisory Teacher or at the Front Office.
Wildcats, let's finish Trimester 1 strong ... COME TO HOMEWORK LAB!!!!!
💪📚📄💪
about 8 hours ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
ADDED & UPDATED EVENTS noted below with ***, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
Here are the events and activities Mission Middle School has planned for the month of October ...
REMINDERS:
WILDCAT WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday
Show your Wildcat Pride!
WILDCAT WAREHOUSE
Every Friday
Room 21
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Every Friday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Room 6
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CHERRYDALE FUNDRAISER ENDS
Thursday, 10/1
CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY
Friday, 10/2
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Monday, 10/5 to Friday, 10/9
In the Library
6TH GRADE FIELD DAY
Wednesday, 10/7
Period 8
PARENT CONFERENCES
Wednesday, 10/7: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, 10/8: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, 10/8: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, 10/9: 7:30 AM to 11:30AM
KONA ICE
Tuesday, 10/13 & 10/27
After School
SPELLING BEE INFORMATION MEETING
Wednesday, 10/14
Lunch A & Lunch B
Library
***VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS (AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB)
Wednesday, 10/14
Girls (6th Grade): 6:00 PM
Girls (7th Grade): 7:00 PM
Girls (8th Grade): 8:00 PM
Boys (6th, 7th, and 8th Grades): 8:00 PM
***8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO ESCONDIDO HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, 10/20
***FAMILY DAYS AT LUNCH
7th Grade: Tuesday, 10/20
6th & 8th Grades: Wednesday, 10/21
OCTOBER BIRTHDAY TREATS
Thursday, 10/22
After School
Room 25
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
Friday, 10/23
During P.E.
RED RIBBON WEEK SPIRIT WEEK
Monday, 10/26: Neon Day
Tuesday, 10/27: Sports Day
Wednesday, 10/28: Rally in Red
Thursday, 10/29: Pajama Day
Friday, 10/30: Costume Day
COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT FARR ELEMENTARY
Thursday, 10/29
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
cc: @MissionMS_ASB
3 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
This year’s Parent Conferences will be held on the following days and times this week:
WEDNESDAY, 10/7
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, 10/8
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, 10/9
7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Additional Information ...
6TH & 8TH GRADES
Reach out to your students' teacher to see if appointments are required for conferences. Use the Rooms app or Google Classroom to communicate with the teacher.
7TH GRADE ONLY
An appointment is required to meet with Language Arts, Science, Math, and Social Studies teachers. Please check the Rooms App or the 7th Grade Google Classroom to schedule an appointment.
BRING YOUR STUDENT!
Conferences are a great time for parents, students, and teachers to discuss their progress in school. Having your student present may make conferences more meaningful & productive!
4 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
5 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Just a reminder, Wildcats and Wildcat Families ...
"No Tricks, Just Come To School!!!"
October is #PerfectAttendance Month, Wildcats! Come to school on time every day in October to receive a spooky treat (you can pick up your treat on Friday, October 30, at lunch if you have perfect attendance for the month)!!
⏰ 🏫 🎃
5 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Today is #NationalCustodianDay, and we would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the people most responsible for the upkeep of our campus: our awesome daytime custodian, "Mr. Mikey", Michael Ybarra, as well as our fantastic Night Crew custodians who do so much *after* we have all left for the day. You are all much loved and appreciated on our campus. Thank you for everything that you do!!!
❤️🙏
7 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
"No Tricks, Just Come To School!!!"
October is #PerfectAttendance Month, Wildcats! Come to school on time every day in October to receive a spooky treat (you can pick up your treat on Friday, October 30, at lunch if you have perfect attendance for the month)!!
⏰ 🏫 🎃
8 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
Here are the events and activities Mission Middle School has planned for the month of October ...
REMINDERS:
WILDCAT WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday
Show your Wildcat Pride!
WILDCAT WAREHOUSE
Every Friday
Room 21
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Every Friday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Room 6
====================
CHERRYDALE FUNDRAISER ENDS
Thursday, 10/1
CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY
Friday, 10/2
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Monday, 10/5 to Friday, 10/9
In the Library
6TH GRADE FIELD DAY
Wednesday, 10/7
Period 8
PARENT CONFERENCES
Wednesday, 10/7: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, 10/8: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, 10/8: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, 10/9: 7:30 AM to 11:30AM
KONA ICE
Tuesday, 10/13 & 10/27
After School
SPELLING BEE INFORMATION MEETING
Wednesday, 10/14
Lunch A & Lunch B
Library
FAMILY DAYS AT LUNCH
6th & 8th Grades: Tuesday, 10/20
7th Grade: Wednesday, 10/21
OCTOBER BIRTHDAY TREATS
Thursday, 10/22
After School
Room 25
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
Friday, 10/23
During P.E.
RED RIBBON WEEK SPIRIT WEEK
Monday, 10/26: Neon Day
Tuesday, 10/27: Sports Day
Wednesday, 10/28: Rally in Red
Thursday, 10/29: Pajama Day
Friday, 10/30: Costume Day
COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT FARR ELEMENTARY
Thursday, 10/29
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
cc: @MissionMS_ASB
9 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
We are #MissionDriven to support you and your students in their academic success! We welcome you to participate in any of our scheduled Family Engagement events for October 2026 ...
PARENT CONFERENCES
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
• 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
• 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, October 9, 2026
• 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
FAMILY DAY @ LUNCH (6TH AND 8TH GRADES)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Pre-Registration for Faster Entrance will be available starting October 7, 2026
6th Grade: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
8th Grade: 12:35 PM to 1:05 PM
DISTRICT ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DELAC)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
District Office
DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL (DAC)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
District Office
FAMILY DAY @ LUNCH (7TH GRADE)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Pre-Registration for Faster Entrance will be available starting October 7, 2026
Lunch A: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Lunch B: 12:35 PM to 1:05 PM
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COUNCIL (ELAC)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)
Monday, October 26, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Conference Room A)
COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, October 29, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Farr Avenue Elementary School
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WEEKLY MORNING PARENT PROGRAM
Fridays, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)
1st Friday of the Month (October 2)
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Topic: How to Prepare for Parent Teacher Conferences
2nd Friday of the Month (October 9)
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Topic: not held this month because of Parent Conferences
3rd Friday of the Month (October 16)
MORNINGS WITH RACHEL (SOCIAL WORKER) WORKSHOP
Topic: Substance Use Prevention
4th Friday of the Month (October 23)
CHATS WITH THE COUNSELORS WORKSHOP
Topic: Check-In With Your Counselors
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CLICK HERE to take the Parent Survey to get involved
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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact either ...
1) Maribel Valle
Family Liaison
(760) 432-2452 x16827
mvalle@eusd.org
CLICK HERE to request a meeting with the Family Liaison
OR
2) Kimberly Palm
Community Schools Coordinator
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org
10 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
We would like to thank our outgoing PTSA Board for their service as we welcome our *new* PTSA Board for the 2026-2027 school year including our new *student* members.
We thank you all in advance for your service and dedication to our Wildcats this school year.
👍✊🙏
11 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
We are in the middle of the Mission MS Cherrydale Fundraiser, and it will END next Thursday, 10/1!!!
CLICK HERE to REGISTER online
When sellers register and share their code, they get a chance to win from over $100,000 in prizes! Students who register online and enter 10 VALID contacts will receive a bonus prize in Advisory!
Let's do this, Wildcats!!!
👍🫡
15 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
16 days ago, Escondido Union School District
Just a reminder, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
Join us for our *FIRST* meeting of the Mission Community Schools Advisory Committee (CSAC) for this year:
September 23, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School, Room 2
Families Welcome!
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MISSION COMMUNITY, HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
The Mission CSAC consists of parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members (agencies). We come together to foster a more productive, efficient, and positive learning environment for our students and community. We share ideas and perspectives and develop solutions for our community in alignment with the Four Pillars of Community Schools:
1) Integrated Student Supports,
2) Expanded & Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities,
3) Active Family & Community Engagement, and
4) Collaborative Leadership & Practices.
Questions? Contact ...
Kimberly Palm (Community Schools Coordinator)
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org17 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
Join us for our *FIRST* meeting of the Mission Community Schools Advisory Committee (CSAC) for this year:
September 23, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School, Room 2
Families Welcome!
=================
MISSION COMMUNITY, HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
The Mission CSAC consists of parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members (agencies). We come together to foster a more productive, efficient, and positive learning environment for our students and community. We share ideas and perspectives and develop solutions for our community in alignment with the Four Pillars of Community Schools:
1) Integrated Student Supports,
2) Expanded & Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities,
3) Active Family & Community Engagement, and
4) Collaborative Leadership & Practices.
Questions? Contact ...
Kimberly Palm (Community Schools Coordinator)
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org21 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
The Escondido Union School District presents the ...
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PARENT LEADERS: THEIR ACTIONS AND IMPACT EMPOWERING FAMILIES, TRANSFORMING FUTURES
... workshop series with parent education specialist, Kathia Lopez. THIS WORKSHOP SERIES WILL BE PRESENTED IN *SPANISH* ONLY.
Join Us for a Fun Learning Experience! Our six-week, easy-to-understand learning institute is designed to be simple and enjoyable to equip parents and caregivers with the tools to become effective advocates for children and agents of positive change in their communities.
By exploring your passions, strengths, and ideas, you’ll develop leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. The Parent Leadership Institute provides families with the opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen their voice within schools. Families will learn about:
• The history about public education
• How schools make decisions
• School finances
• Student academic achievement
• ELAC/DELAC, which helps support students who are multilingual
Join us and become an empowered parent leader!
The topics for this workshop series will be ...
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:
Understanding Our School System: How It Has Evolved and What It Means For Your Child
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6:
How Schools Work: Who Makes Decisions and How They Can Get Involved
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23:
Money in Schools: How Your Child's Education is Funded
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6:
Your Voice Matters: What ELAC and DELAC Are and How You Can Get Involved
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13:
Supporting Your Child's Success in School and Life
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17:
Leading with Respect: Celebrating Growth and Graduation
The workshop series will take place at ...
Escondido Union School District Office
2310 Aldergrove Avenue
Escondido, CA 92029
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
CLICK HERE to register for this workshop series
For more information, please phone (760) 432-2154 or contact ...
Christine Carrera
ccarrera@eusd.org
OR
Dulce Cruz (Bilingual-Spanish)
dcruz@eusd.org
23 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Just a reminder, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
We're looking for passionate parents to help lead our school community. We are looking to fill *open* Mission Middle School PTSA Board positions for the 2026-2027 school year at our first meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Room 6. Board positions that are open for this year are ...
▶️ PRESIDENT
Attend Escondido Council meetings monthly
Run board meetings on a monthly basis
Run association meetings bi-monthly
Find answers (Escondido Council is a great resource!)
Plan events and programs
Respond to inquiries via email or social media
▶️ VICE PRESIDENT
Attend board meetings on a monthly basis
Attend association meetings bi-monthly
Encourage members to join or renew
Keep updated member list
Run meetings if president is unavailable
▶️ SECRETARY
Attending board and association meetings
Take notes at meetings
Write a summary of every meeting
Review expense reports and sign them
▶️ TREASURER
Bring treasurer reports to every meeting
Create checks and enter expenses in PTEZ
Make sure we are staying on budget
▶️ FINANCIAL REVIEWER
Attend board and association meetings
Do review of books for July-December and then again for January-June
▶️ PARLIAMENTARIAN
Attend board and association meetings
Read bylaws and make sure we are staying up to date
▶️ HISTORIAN
Attend board and association meetings
Document and summarize events
Keep track of volunteer hours
For those unable to attend in person, CLICK HERE to attend virtually via Google Meet
CLICK HERE to join PTSA
For more information, contact our Mission Middle School PTSA via email at missionmiddleptsa@gmail.com.
We hope to see you at Wednesday's meeting!!!
24 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Wildcats and Wildcat Families, here is Information for Thursday's (September 17) Community Food Distribution @ Farr Elementary School ...
3:00 to 4:30 PM
or until food is gone
Farr Avenue Elementary School
933 Farr Avenue
Escondido, CA 92026
To VOLUNTEER or for more information, please contact ...
Maribel Valle (Family Liaison)
mvalle@eusd.org
(760) 432-2452 ×16827
First time participating? Please complete an INTAKE FORM so we can issue you a card to use monthly. This will ensure a more efficient and smoother process.
Thank you for your interest.
Please share this information with your family and friends.
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PLEASE, NO waiting before 2:00 PM ...
• Drive up, open the trunk off your car, and ensure space for your box.
• For the safety off your children, please leave them at home (if you MUST bring them, they must stay in the car).
• A walk-up line is also available (if driving, we recommend you remain in your car.
• ***One pantry per family per event
• Be kind and patient while waiting your turn.
• All volunteers are doing their best to assist you.
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Food Distribution Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year:
(✔︎) August 20, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 29, 2026
November 12, 2026
December 10, 2026
January 28, 2027
February 25, 2027
March 11, 2027
April 29, 2027
May 20, 2027
June 3, 2027
24 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
We're looking for passionate parents to help lead our school community. We are looking to fill *open* Mission Middle School PTSA Board positions for the 2026-2027 school year at our first meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Room 6. Board positions that are open for this year are ...
▶️ PRESIDENT
Attend Escondido Council meetings monthly
Run board meetings on a monthly basis
Run association meetings bi-monthly
Find answers (Escondido Council is a great resource!)
Plan events and programs
Respond to inquiries via email or social media
▶️ VICE PRESIDENT
Attend board meetings on a monthly basis
Attend association meetings bi-monthly
Encourage members to join or renew
Keep updated member list
Run meetings if president is unavailable
▶️ SECRETARY
Attending board and association meetings
Take notes at meetings
Write a summary of every meeting
Review expense reports and sign them
▶️ TREASURER
Bring treasurer reports to every meeting
Create checks and enter expenses in PTEZ
Make sure we are staying on budget
▶️ FINANCIAL REVIEWER
Attend board and association meetings
Do review of books for July-December and then again for January-June
▶️ PARLIAMENTARIAN
Attend board and association meetings
Read bylaws and make sure we are staying up to date
▶️ HISTORIAN
Attend board and association meetings
Document and summarize events
Keep track of volunteer hours
For those unable to attend in person, CLICK HERE to attend virtually via Google Meet
CLICK HERE to join PTSA
For more information, contact our Mission Middle School PTSA via email at missionmiddleptsa@gmail.com.
We hope to see you at Wednesday's meeting!!!
28 days ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Tonight (September 10, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
30 days ago, Escondido Union School District
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
“Great days always start with coffee!”
☕️
Friday, September 11, 2026
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Parent Center (Room 6)
We hope to see you there ...
👍☕️👍☕️👍
about 1 month ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
