Mission Middle School

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … MISSION COMMUNITY, HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? The Mission Community Schools Advisory Committee (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. Join us for our *THIRD* meeting: January 14, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Mission Middle School, Room 2 Families Welcome! Questions? Contact ... Kimberly Palm (Community Schools Coordinator) (760) 432-2452 x16912 kpalm@eusd.org

about 1 month ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for this year’s third meeting of the Mission Community Schools Advisory Committee

A Spanish language flyer for this year’s third meeting of the Mission Community Schools Advisory Committee

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …

You are invited to attend a District-sponsored book study series held online via Google Meet ...

THE LATINO FAMILY LITERACY PROJECT

BOOK 1: "Graciela's Dream: One Family's Journey to College"
• Learn about college preparedness and how to support your child in the process.

ONLINE VIA GOOGLE MEET:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Evening Session: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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BOOK 2: "Carlito's Story"
• A program to help support and identify challenges youth face.
• Learn about resources available in your community.

ONLINE VIA GOOGLE MEET:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Evening Session: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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***This program will be presented in Spanish***

CLICK HERE to register for the Latino Family Literacy Project

For more information, please contact ...

Maribel Valle
Family Liaison (MMS)
(760) 432-2452 x16827
mvalle@eusd.org

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the “The Latino Family Literacy Project"

A Spanish language flyer for the “The Latino Family Literacy Project"

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …

Here are the events and activities ASB (@MissionMS_ASB) has planned for the month of January ...

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

GRADE LEVEL ATTENDANCE COMPETITION
All Month Long

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WINTER BREAK CONTINUES (NO SCHOOL)
Thursday, 1/1 thru Monday, 1/5

WELCOME BACK ATTENDANCE RAFFLE
Tuesday, 1/6 to Friday, 1/9

8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO OGHS
Tuesday, 1/13

END OF TRIMESTER 2 PROGRESS REPORT GRADING PERIOD
Friday, 1/16

SPORTS SPIRIT DAY & LUNCH ACTIVITY
Friday, 1/16

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY (NO SCHOOL)
Monday, 1/19

PROGRESS REPORTS MAILED HOME
Tuesday, 1/20

6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO SAFARI PARK
Tuesday, 1/20

WINTER BAND CONCERT
Wednesday, 1/21
5:30 PM in the MPR

BIRTHDAY TREATS
Thursday, 1/22

COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, 1/22

6TH GRADE BLOCK PARTY
Friday, 1/23

MISSION SPELLING BEE
Wednesday, 1/28
8:00 AM in the Library

$40 YEARBOOK SALE ENDS!
Saturday, 1/31
Purchase in the Front Office or Online!

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A calendar of ASB Events and Activities for January 2026

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 January 2026 ...

PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA) ***BOARD*** MEETING
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CSAC)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 2)

DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL (DAC)
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
District Office

COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, January 22, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Farr Avenue Elementary School

DISTRICT ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DELAC)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
District Office

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LATINO FAMILY LITERACY PROJECT ***VIRTUAL*** SESSIONS
Presented in *SPANISH* only
“Graciela’s Dream”
Morning Sessions: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Evening Sessions: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Via Google Meet

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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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 (January 9)
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Topic: Book Analysis (“The 4 Agreements”)

2nd Friday of the Month (January 16)
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Topic: Open Discussion

3rd Friday of the Month (January 23)
MORNINGS WITH RACHEL (SOCIAL WORKER) WORKSHOP
Topic: Adolescent Development

4th Friday of the Month (January 30)
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

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Page 1 (of 2) of the English language Family Engagement Calendar for January 2026

Page 2 (of 2) of the English language Family Engagement Calendar for January 2026

Page 1 (of 2) of the Spanish language Family Engagement Calendar for January 2026

Page 2 (of 2) of the Spanish language Family Engagement Calendar for January 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, it is only natural to look back on the year that was. It was a year of great change, but it was also a year of great sorrow. In late November, the Mission community lost one of our 6th Grade Wildcats to a tragic accident. By all accounts, Aiden was a bright soul poised for a bright future who touched those around him for the better.

It is with great sadness and reflection that we look back on Aiden's life here at the end of 2025 on the eve of what would have been his 12th birthday. Click HERE to view the memorial slideshow at YouTube not only as a celebration of the beautiful soul that Aiden was, but also as a reminder of what could have been.

Although Aiden is no longer with us, he will always remain so long as he is remembered by those he touched and those who loved him the most.
❤️

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

#Repost @SDSCSurfEscondidoSoccerClub
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This weekend, we come together to honor Aiden
🤍
Aiden was a cherished part of our ELOP family, and Sunday would have been his 12th birthday. To celebrate his life and the joy he brought to so many, we invite our community to join us [on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Ryan Park] for a memorial game and weekend of remembrance.

Raffle tickets: $25 (available all weekend)
$500 bike raffle
San Diego FC memorabilia
Drawing will be held on Sunday
🎟🎉🚲⚽

This weekend is about community, love, and making sure Aiden is never forgotten. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate his life

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the memorial soccer game being held by the San Diego Surf Soccer Club for Aiden

A Spanish language flyer for the memorial soccer game being held by the San Diego Surf Soccer Club for Aiden

Big thanks to all of the community professionals and professional organizations who came to share their experiences with our Wildcats this past Wednesday (December 17) at this year's College and Career Fair. 🙏👍👊✊️

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A banner welcoming the college and career professionals to this year's Mission Middle School College & Career Day

A collage featuring two of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (San Diego Fire-Rescue and Pacific Rim Mechanical)

A collage featuring three of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (AGC Apprenticeship & Training Trust, Sea World san Diego, and San Diego Realtor Paulina Salazar)

A collage featuring three of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (Hope International University, MiraCosta College, and John Paul the Great Catholic University)

A collage featuring three of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (Palomar College Upward Bound, PlaceholderText, and the San Diego County Office of Education Migrant Education)

A collage featuring three of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (Children’s Paradise Preschool & Infant Centers, National University, and Escondido Education COMPACT)

A collage featuring three of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, City of Escondido, and Neighborhood Healthcare)

A collage featuring three of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (U.S. Army, Live Well San Diego, and Escondido Police Department)

A collage featuring three of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (San Diego Humane Society, F.B.I., and Clippers Barbershop)

A collage featuring three of the professional organizations that came to this year's College & Career Day (Ivy League Barber Academy, Camp ¡Exprésate!, and Escondido Union School District)

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …

You are invited to attend a District-sponsored workshop series ...

PARENT TO PARENT

Join us for this free 4-session series to strengthen your relationship and navigate the challenging, yet exciting, teen years with confidence.

Topics Covered:
• Establish core family values
• Navigate teen conversations with confidence
• Manage screen time and address cyberbullying
• Prioritize parent self care

All EUSD Middle School Parents are welcome!

The workshop series will take place at ...

Del Dios Academy of Arts & Sciences
1400 West 9th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92029

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
DDAAS Library

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Free coffee and pastries & Win raffle prizes!

CLICK HERE to RSVP and secure your spot

Parents who RSVP by January 2, 2026 will get an additional raffle ticket!

For questions, please contact ...
(760) 258-4780

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the “Parent to Parent” Workshop Series

A Spanish language flyer for the “Parent to Parent” Workshop Series

Congratulations to all of our 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Wildcats that were recognized this past Tuesday (December 16) at their respective Wildcat Success Celebrations for their academic achievement in maintaining grade point averages of 2.50 and above for Trimester 1 of the 2024-2025 school year. Well done, Wildcats
👏🙌👍✊️👊

Also, thank you to all of the families who came to celebrate their Wildcat's success, and a huge shoutout to Mission's AVID and ASB classes for organizing and facilitating this event for their fellow Wildcats.
🙏

#ThisIsAVID

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A group shot of the 8th Grade Platinum honorees (4.00 G.P.A.)

A group shot of the 8th Grade Gold honorees (3.50 to 3.99 G.P.A.)

A group shot of the 8th Grade Silver honorees (3.00 to 3.49 G.P.A.)

A group shot of the 7th Grade Platinum honorees (4.00 G.P.A.)

A group shot of the 7th Grade Gold honorees (3.50 to 3.99 G.P.A.)

A group shot of the 7th Grade Silver honorees (3.00 to 3.49 G.P.A.)

A collage of the 6th Grade Platinum honorees (4.00 G.P.A.)

A collage of the 6th Grade Gold honorees (3.50 to 3.99 G.P.A.)

A collage of the 6th Grade Silver honorees (3.00 to 3.49 G.P.A.)

A collage of the 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades Bronze honorees (2.50 to 2.99 G.P.A.)

Huge thanks to all of the panelists who gave us their time and words of wisdom today for Mission’s Annual College Panel. Our 8th Grade Wildcats got the opportunity to have their questions about the college experience answered by actual college students, and it was a treat for our students to have such a diverse set of answers to those questions. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and college experiences with today’s Wildcats, and it was fantastic to see all of you doing so well. 🙏👍🙏✊️🙏 #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A group shot of this year's College Panelists

A wide rear shot of this year's College Panel

Five of our College Panelists (left side of the room)

The other five of our College Panelists (right side of the room)

One of the right-side Panelists answering a question

Another of the right-side Panelists answering a question

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …

You are invited to attend a District sponsored workshop presented by The Elizabeth Hospice ...

HELPING HANDS: HOW TO SUPPORT A CHILD THAT IS GRIEVING

Join us for a class focused on helping parents and children navigate the complexities of grief, with a special emphasis on coping during the holidays.
Learn valuable tools and insights.

The workshop will take place Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at ...

Del Dios Academy of Arts & Sciences
1400 West 9th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92029

9:30 AM
DDAAS Library

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP

For questions, please contact ...
Mayrene Oregon (Family Liaison, DDAAS)
(760) 432-2439 x13827
moregonchavez@eusd.org

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the “Helping Hands: How to Support a Child That is Grieving” Workshop

A Spanish language flyer for the “Helping Hands: How to Support a Child That is Grieving” Workshop

Just a reminder, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Please join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Cafecito *this* Wednesday, December 17, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in our MPR! Grab your family and your friends and come share some coffee or champurrado and holiday treats! There will be games, holiday activities, treats for everyone, and it's totally FREE! Just bring your family, your smile, and your awesome personality, and let's have some fun! We hope to see you there! 👍🎄✌️☕️

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for this year’s Holiday Cafecito

A Spanish language flyer for this year’s Holiday Cafecito

Wildcat Families, please come celebrate your Wildcat’s academic success for Trimester 1 tomorrow (Tuesday, December 16, 2025) at the Trimester 1 Wildcat Success Ceremony being held in the Mission MPR (please note the times for each grade level)!!! 6th GRADE Period 2 9:10 AM to 9:55 AM 7th GRADE Period 4 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM 8th GRADE Period 7 1:10 PM to 1:55 PM • Please make sure you sign in with a valid ID before entering campus • Make time to find parking • Students are expected to stay on campus after the ceremony This event is open to all Wildcats who earned a Platinum (4.00 G.P.A.), Gold (3.99-3.50 G.P.A.), Silver (3.49-3.00 G.P.A.), or Bronze (2.99-2.50 G.P.A.) -level certificate for Trimester 1. Qualifying Wildcats should have already received these invitations to take home in their Advisory classes this past week. We hope to see you there. 👍 👊 ✊️ 👏 🙌

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the Trimester 1 Wildcat Success Ceremony

A Spanish language flyer for the Trimester 1 Wildcat Success Ceremony

Let's close out the *calendar* year with the last Spirit Week of 2025. Check out our #SpiritWeek themes and be on the lookout for ASB’s (@MissionMS_ASB) messages throughout school. Bring the Holiday Spirit this week, Wildcats!
⛄️🎄❄️🎄⛄️

Holiday Spirit Week 2025 ...

MONDAY, 12/15:
CHRISTMAS VACATION DAY
Wear Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, leis, etc.

TUESDAY, 12/16:
CHRISTMAS CARD DAY
Get a big group of friends and dress the same

WEDNESDAY, 12/17:
CANDY CANE DAY
Wear all red and white or red and white stripes

THURSDAY, 12/18:
POLAR EXPRESS DAY
Wear pajamas

FRIDAY, 12/19:
CHRISTMAS CHAOS DAY
Wear as many Christmas accessories as you can

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Look at what we have here: Mission's very own #SnackShack (opening soon). In the immortal words of @Weezer, "... Take me back, back to the shack ..." 👀

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Mission's new Snack Shack (from the right)

Mission's new Snack Shack (from the left)

Tonight (December 11th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Annual Organization 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

3 months ago, Escondido Union School District

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Please join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Cafecito *next* Wednesday, December 17, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in our MPR! Grab your family and your friends and come share some coffee or champurrado and holiday treats! There will be games, holiday activities, treats for everyone, and it's totally FREE! Just bring your family, your smile, and your awesome personality, and let's have some fun! We hope to see you there! 👍🎄✌️☕️

3 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Wildcats and Wildcat Families, here is Information for Thursday's (December 11) Community Food Distribution @ Farr Elementary School ... 3:00 - 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. Food Distribution Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year: August 21, 2025 September 18, 2025 October 23, 2025 November 13, 2025 December 11, 2025 January 22, 2026 February 26, 2026 March 26, 2026 April 30, 2026 May 21, 2026 June 4, 2026

3 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the Community Food Distribution

A Spanish language flyer for the Community Food Distribution

Wildcats and Wildcat Families, we have a Mission ASB Fundraiser on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at El Pollo Loco here in Escondido (1408 East Valley Parkway)! 40% (!) of net sales from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM will go to our Mission Middle School ASB (@MissionMS_ASB) to help cover costs for the many activities they organize and provide for all of you. We hope we can count on your support, and we will see you there! 😋🤤👍👊🍗🌮🌯🥤

3 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A flyer for the Mission Middle School ASB Fundraiser at El Pollo Loco

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …

ORDER YOUR MISSION SPIRIT GEAR!!!

1) Scan the QR Code (click HERE to order your Mission Spirit Gear online)

2) Choose Your Gear & Delivery Option

3) Wear your gear every Wednesday!

This online store is open for 2 weeks from 12/1 to 12/15. Orders delivered to the school will be given to students in Advisory when they arrive. Orders will arrive 2 to 4 weeks after the end date! All sales are final!

3 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A flyer to order your Mission Spirit Gear online