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 May 2026 ...

DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL (DAC)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
District Office

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CSAC)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 2)

FAMILY DAY @ LUNCH (6TH AND 8TH GRADES)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6th Grade: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
8th Grade: 12:35 PM to 1:05 PM

FAMILY DAY @ LUNCH (7TH GRADE)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lunch A: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Lunch B: 12:35 PM to 1:05 PM

DISTRICT ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DELAC)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
District Office

COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, May 21, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Farr Avenue Elementary School

ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COUNCIL (ELAC)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)

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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 (May 1)
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Topic: Open Discussion

2nd Friday of the Month (May 8)
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Topic: Mother's Day Celebration @ One Safe Place, San Marcos (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

3rd Friday of the Month (May 15)
MORNINGS WITH RACHEL (SOCIAL WORKER) WORKSHOP
Topic: Parenting the Parent

4th Friday of the Month (May 22)
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

5 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Page 1 (of 2) of the English language Family Engagement Calendar for May 2026
Page 2 (of 2) of the English language Family Engagement Calendar for May 2026
Page 1 (of 2) of the Spanish language Family Engagement Calendar for May 2026
Page 2 (of 2) of the Spanish language Family Engagement Calendar for May 2026

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 4/27 to 5/15. 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

5 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A flyer to order your Mission Spirit Gear online
Wildcats and Wildcat Families, here is Information for Thursday's (April 30) 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. 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
5 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An English language flyer for the Community Food Distribution
A Spanish language flyer for the Community Food Distribution
FYI, *future* Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Mission Middle School presents our "6th Grade Welcome Showcase" for all of the 5th Graders (and their families) at our feeder schools (Farr, Lincoln, Pioneer, and Rose Elementary Schools) slated to attend Mission later this year in August. This wonderful event will be held this Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This informational meeting and learning showcase is a great opportunity to tour the campus, get information about registration and enrollment, see student projects and artifacts on display, and meet our fantastic administrators, teachers, and counselors. There will also be a raffle for Back-to-School prizes. We hope to see you there, (future) Wildcats!!! cc: @MissionMS_ASB
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An English language flyer for the "6th Grade Welcome Showcase"
A Spanish language flyer for the "6th Grade Welcome Showcase"
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Science and STEM Elective teacher, Bo Thomas, on being named our 2025-2026 E.E.E.A. #TeacherOfTheYear, an honor that is well-deserved. 👏 🙌 👍 👊 ✊️ 🫡
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
E.E.E.A. Teacher of the Year, Bo Thomas

The 1st (-ever!) Mission Community Bazaar, presented by our wonderful Mission PTSA, is happening THIS SATURDAY, April 25, 2026 at Mission Middle School in front of the MPR from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It is going to be a great time, and our Principal, Jason Hoff, our Family Liaison, Maribel Valle, and our Community Schools Coordinator, Kimberly Palm, would love to tell you all about it. CLICK HERE to hear what they have to say and share in the excitement. We hope to see you on Saturday!!!
🫡

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Want to be a vendor? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Cash payments for vendor spaces can be dropped off in the Front Office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either ...

Kimberly Palm
Community Schools Coordinator
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org

OR

Ana Guadarrama
PTSA Vice-President
(760) 432-2452 x16831
aguadarrama@eusd.org

cc: @MissionMS_ASB

6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Principal Jason Hoff with Maribel Valle and Kimberly Palm flanking the banner for the Mission Community Bazaar
Mission Middle School is very proud to announce our two Rotary Club Award winners for the 2025-2026 school year, Joey P. and Xochitl H., who were recognized last night at a ceremony held at Bear Valley Middle School. Joey was recognized as our *Outstanding Scholar*, and Xochitl was recognized for *Service Above Self*. Congratulations, Joey and Xochitl! We are proud and honored to have you two as our representatives at this District event as you two represent the best that our Wildcats have to offer. 👏🙌✊️👊👍🫡
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Xochitl (Service Above Self) and Joey (Outstanding Scholar) with Principal Jason Hoff
Joey with Superintendent Luis Ibarra
Xochitl with Superintendent Luis Ibarra
Joey with Principal Hoff
Joey with his mom
Xochitl with Principal Hoff
Xochitl with her family

Tonight (April 23, 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

6 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting

Wildcats and Wildcat Families, THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!!!

The 1st (-ever!) Mission Community Bazaar, presented by our wonderful Mission PTSA, is scheduled for THIS Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Mission Middle School in front of the MPR from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Come SELL!
Come SHOP!
Come CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY!

Handmade arts and crafts, specialty resale, DIY projects, and so much more! There will be fun for the whole family! Don't miss out, and we hope to see you there 🫡

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Want to be a vendor? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Cash payments for vendor spaces can be dropped off in the Front Office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either ...

Kimberly Palm
Community Schools Coordinator
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org

OR

Ana Guadarrama
PTSA Vice-President
(760) 432-2452 x16831
aguadarrama@eusd.org

cc: @MissionMS_ASB

6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An English language flyer for the Mission Community Bazaar
A Spanish language flyer for the Mission Community Bazaar
Our awesome 7th Grade Science teacher, Mr. Zanesco, has been raising trout in his classroom for the last two months as part of the "Trout in the Classroom" program, a hands-on science program where students raise trout eggs and eventually release the young trout at Lake Wohlford. Over those two months, those trout eggs hatched, were out and on the move, and the staff and faculty had the awesome privilege and pleasure of "naming" the trout. At the end of the two months, the trout were finally ready to be released, and over Spring Break Mr. Zanesco released them into Lake Wohlford. To Swim Shady, Fin Diesel, and all the rest of the Wildcat Trout: remember to be safe, be respectful, and be responsible, and play nice with all the other fish at Lake Wohlford. 🐟 😎 🐠 🫡 🐟
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Mr. Zanesco hamming it up for the camera as he gets ready to release the trout into Lake Wohlford
The trouts' fish tank
The trout eggs
The trout eggs are hatching!
The trout are growing!!
The trout are really growing!!!
The list of "punny" fish names that the staff and faculty of Mission Middle School came up with for the trout
The paint bucket that Mr. Zanesco used to transport the trout from their fish tank at Mission Middle School to Lake Wohlford
Mr. Zanesco and two officials from Lake Wohlford getting ready to release the trout into the lake
A short article from the local newspaper featuring Mr. Zanesco and his trout release at Lake Wohlford
Shout-Out to Mrs. Camp’s 8th grade DLP students, who are making our world a better place. Their DLP presentations were impressive, to say the least. After learning about Manifest Destiny in History, they utilized the Design Thinking Process to present prototypes on how best to address some of our community challenges, and they have the bilingual skills to communicate their passion and solutions to a much broader audience which will have a much deeper impact. 📢 Big thanks to all of the professionals who gave their time to help our DLP students prepare for their presentations including Kim Silva (Utility Environmental Program Manager for the @CityOfEscondido) and @Dane.M.White_Escondido.Mayor 🙏
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A collage of two different groups making their DLP presentations to the presentation panel
A collage of two different close-ups of a DLP student presenting a particular slide during their presentation
A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "Prevention of Vandalism in Escondido" and "Vandalism in School Bathrooms"
A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "More Free Time at Lunch" and "Waste and Trash"
A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "How Can We Stop Food Waste at School?" and "Middle Schools Should Offer a Finance Class as an Elective"
A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "Should Students Be Able to Use Personal Devices During School Hours?" and "Sports: Reaching for the Stars"
A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "Homeless, Not Helpless" and "How Can the School Help Prevent the Cafeteria Food from Being Wasted?"
A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "Teens Need More Sleep", "Longer Passing Periods", and "Understanding for Students Facing Immigration Cases"
A group of DLP students with Kim Silva (Utility Environmental Program Manager for the City of Escondido)
A group of DLP students with Dane M. White (Mayor of Escondido)
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Here are the events and activities ASB (@MissionMS_ASB) has planned for the month of April ... REMINDERS: SPRING BREAK Thursday, 4/2 to Monday, 4/13 WILDCAT WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday PARENT WORKSHOPS Every Friday 9:00 AM ================= 5TH GRADE VISITS Friday, 4/17 & Friday, 4/24 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM KONA ICE Tuesday, 4/21 After School SPRING BAND CONCERT Wednesday, 4/22 5:30 PM APRIL BIRTHDAY TREATS Thursday, 4/23 After School MISSION BAZAAR Saturday, 4/25 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM BOOK FAIR (IN LIBRARY) Monday, 4/27 to Friday, 5/1 CAASPP TESTING BEGINS Monday, 4/27 Testing Bell Schedule INCOMING 6TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT Wednesday, 4/29 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT FARR ELEMENTARY Thursday, 4/30 3:00 PM
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A calendar of ASB Events and Activities for April 2026
Tuesday, March 31 ... 6th Grade Greek Olympics … One of the best moments of the 6th Grade year!!! ⚡️🇬🇷👏🙌🏺👍🏺✊️👊🇬🇷⚡️
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring banners and shields from the Opening Ceremony
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring more banners and shields from the Opening Ceremony and a trophy presentation for best Teacher Costume
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring more banners and shields from the Opening Ceremony and an address from Zeus and Hera
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring more banners and shields from the Opening Ceremony and a trophy presentation for best Student Costumes
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring 6th Graders cheering on their peers in the field competitions
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring the Gold Medal winner for Best Student Costume, the Relay Race, and 6th Grade students cheering on their peers
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring students resting and mugging for the camera between competitions and the Tug of War
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring the Tug of War and 6th Grade students cheering on their peers during the Tug of War
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring the Chariot Sled competition and 6th Graders posing for the camera
A collage of 6th Grade Greek Olympics highlights featuring a group photo of 6th Grade teachers, Mrs. Adams trusting the strength of a student construction by standing on it in one of the indoor classroom competitions, and a student lunch

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 4/1 to 4/15. 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

6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A flyer to order your Mission Spirit Gear online

Just a reminder, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … The 1st (-ever!) Mission Community Bazaar, presented by our wonderful Mission PTSA, is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Mission Middle School in front of the MPR from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Come SELL!
Come SHOP!
Come CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY!

Handmade arts and crafts, specialty resale, DIY projects, and so much more! There will be fun for the whole family! Don't miss out 🫡

Want to be a vendor? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Cash payments for vendor spaces can be dropped off in the Front Office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either ...

Kimberly Palm
Community Schools Coordinator
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org

OR

Ana Guadarrama
PTSA Vice-President
(760) 432-2452 x16831
aguadarrama@eusd.org

cc: @MissionMS_ASB

6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An English language flyer for the Mission Community Bazaar
A Spanish language flyer for the Mission Community Bazaar

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 April 2026 ...

PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA) ***BOARD*** MEETING
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)

MISSION COMMUNITY BAZAAR
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Mission Middle School (MPR Black Top)

PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA) MEETING
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)

COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, April 30, 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 (April 3)
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Topic: not held this month due to Spring Break

2nd Friday of the Month (April 10)
COFFEE WITH THE COMMUNITY
Topic: Bullying Prevention @ One Safe Place, San Marcos (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

3rd Friday of the Month (April 17)
ESCONDIDO EDUCATION COMPACT
Topic: Programs & Services

4th Friday of the Month (April 24)
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

6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Page 1 (of 2) of the English language Family Engagement Calendar for April 2026
Page 2 (of 2) of the English language Family Engagement Calendar for April 2026
Page 1 (of 2) of the Spanish language Family Engagement Calendar for April 2026
Page 2 (of 2) of the Spanish language Family Engagement Calendar for April 2026
#Repost @MissionMS_ASB ・・・ [Last Wednesday, March 25,] 6th Grade Wildcats celebrated their accomplishments in academics, attendance, and also celebrated those who earned their Reclassification status. One very important Wildcat earned this status, and we were so grateful his family could accept his certificate. Aiden worked hard to be Reclassified, and we will continue to remember and honor our forever friend, Aiden Torres DePaz. #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Aiden's mom holding his portrait with our Principal, Jason Hoff
A group shot of the 6th Grade Platinum honorees with our Prinicipal, Jason Hoff, holding a portrait of Aiden
Congratulations to all of our 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Wildcats that were recognized last Wednesday (March 25) at their respective Wildcat Success Celebrations for their academic achievement in maintaining grade point averages of 2.50 and above for Trimester 2 of the 2025-2026 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 cc: @MissionMS_ASB @SraLuevanos_MMS
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A collage of the 8th Grade Platinum (4.00 G.P.A.) and Gold honorees (3.50 to 3.99 G.P.A.)
A collage of the 8th Grade Silver (3.00 to 3.49 G.P.A.) and Bronze honorees (2.50 to 2.99 G.P.A.)
A collage of the 8th Grade Reclassified students and the Season of Nonviolence honorees
A collage of the 7th Grade Platinum (4.00 G.P.A.) and Gold honorees (3.50 to 3.99 G.P.A.)
A collage of the 7th Grade Silver (3.00 to 3.49 G.P.A.) and Bronze honorees (2.50 to 2.99 G.P.A.)
A collage of the 7th Grade Reclassified students and the Season of Nonviolence honorees
A collage of the 6th Grade Platinum (4.00 G.P.A.) and Gold honorees (3.50 to 3.99 G.P.A.)
A collage of the 6th Grade Silver (3.00 to 3.49 G.P.A.) and Bronze honorees (2.50 to 2.99 G.P.A.)
A collage of the 6th Grade Reclassified students and the Season of Nonviolence honorees
Wildcats, let's have some fun *and* show some school spirit as we head into a much needed Spring Break. On Wednesday, April 1, we will be having this year's #AnythingButABackpack #SpiritDay!!! Be creative: guitar cases, laundry baskets, pillow cases, ice chests, shoe boxes ... you name it, it's all fair game (EXCEPT store grocery carts; absolutely no store grocery carts will be allowed on campus). Let's see what you got, Wildcats! ❌ 🎒 ❌ cc: @MissionMS_ASB
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A flyer for the "Anything But A Backpack" Spirit Day
"We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things. That is what we are put on the earth for." — Dolores Huerta The #SeasonForNonviolence encompasses the 64 calendar days between the commemorative dates of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s. It is a national educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities. During this year's Season for Nonviolence, our Wildcats are commited to promoting an empowered, nonviolent world. 👏🙌👍👊✊️🕊☮️✌️
6 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An inspirational quote for this year’s Season for Nonviolence from Dolores Huerta