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
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!!!
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!!!
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
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
ORDER YOUR MISSION SPIRIT GEAR!!!
1) CLICK HERE to order online
2) Choose Your Gear & Delivery Option
3) Wear your gear every Wednesday!
This online store is open for 2 weeks from 9/1 to 9/15. 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!
cc: @MissionMS_ASB
Tonight (September 2nd, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Special Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 6 p.m. open session (no closed session). Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
Mission Middle School is looking for about 15 high school students who are confident in translating during our Back-to-School Night this Thursday (September 3) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This means translating in front of a crowd.
CLICK HERE to fill out the Interest Form.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ASK QUESTIONS, contact:
Ana Resendiz Castillo
aresendizcastillo@eusd.org
Google Number (call or text): (442) 999-4836
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 September 2026 ...
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT (BTSN)
Thursday, September 3, 2026
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Mission Middle School
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA) MEETING
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)
COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, September 17, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Farr Avenue Elementary School
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CSAC)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 2)
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)
Monday, September 28, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Conference Room A)
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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 (September 4)
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Topic: Student Success is Key
2nd Friday of the Month (September 11)
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Topic: Title I - How It Works
3rd Friday of the Month (September 18)
MORNINGS WITH RACHEL (SOCIAL WORKER) WORKSHOP
Topic: Communication & Relationships
4th Friday of the Month (September 25)
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
Wildcats and Wildcat Families …
2026-2027 is a new membership year for our Parent, Teacher, & Student Association (PTSA) council, and we encourage you to take an active part and learn all there is to know about your Wildcat's academic achievement through engagement in a leadership role.
If you are interested in a leadership role, CLICK HERE to fill out the self-nomination Google Form.
Students in middle school are also part of this council, so go ahead and join together if you would like. All meetings will take place in the Family Engagement Center in Room 6 at Mission. We hope to see you soon!
