AT A GLANCE: 

~EUSD Vision~

Ignite the Limitless Potential of All Learners.

 

Learners. Leaders. Legacy.

Our theme this year, Learners. Leaders. Legacy., is about what we want for every child in EUSD. These first weeks have already provided so many examples of it in action.

Our students are learners, but so are the adults who surround them. This month, many of our teachers met for training on our new mathematics materials as part of our math adoption process. They engaged in learning together and thinking deeply about how we can continue to strengthen math instruction. Immediately, each day since the training I have been able to see high quality math lessons first hand as teachers utilize the new resource. 

Across our classrooms, teachers are building communities where students are encouraged to ask questions, tackle challenging work, share their thinking, and learn from one another. These experiences directly strengthen academics. Children become stronger readers, writers, mathematicians, and problem solvers when they are willing to take on challenges, persist when something is difficult, explain their thinking, learn from mistakes, and take ownership of their learning. Our Learner Profile reinforces these skills by helping students understand what it means to be thoughtful thinkers, communicators, collaborators, and empowered learners. We want our students to master essential academic skills and also know how to use those skills to think deeply and solve problems.

Our students are becoming leaders. Leadership at this age can be as simple as having the confidence to share an idea, including someone who feels left out, working through a disagreement, or persevering when an answer does not come easily. It can also be participation in activities, clubs and Student Council. These small moments build skills that serve children both academically and personally.

And then there is legacy. I mentioned in my August 14th update how amazing it is that so many of our employees went to school at EUSD. Since then, we have found that more than 50 of our current staff members are former EUSD students. They grew up in these classrooms and now have chosen to come back and create those same meaningful experiences for another generation of children. To me, there is no better example of the lasting impact a great school experience can have. Finally, legacy is also how our students grow beyond our schools and make a difference in the world in whatever occupation they choose.

That is what Learners. Leaders. Legacy. is all about. Providing an exceptional academic experience today while helping our children develop the confidence, curiosity, and skills they will carry with them long after they leave our schools.

Thank you for your partnership and, most importantly, for trusting us with your children. It is a responsibility and privilege we never take for granted.

Andrée Grey, Ed.D.
Superintendent

 

Join us for an informative parent training series presented by our Student Support Services team!  You can attend all five sessions, or drop in for the sessions discussing the topics you need most. 

*All five sessions will be held from 6-8 pm at
Mission Estancia Elementary 3330 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009

The series is open to all EUSD parents. Please register here or scan the QR code on the flyer. 

Session Dates & Topics:

Session 1: September 23, 2026
Behind the Behavior - A caregiver's guide to development and emotional regulation

Session 2: November 4, 2026 
Navigating Daily Transitions - Actionable strategies for morning routines, homework help, and evening flow

Session 3: January 13, 2027
Rethinking Mistakes - Using empathy and proactive interventions for everyday scenarios

Session 4: February 24, 2027
De-Escalation with Compassion - Words and strategies that work

Session 5: April 14, 2027
Coaching the School-Aged Child - Social dynamics, growth mindset, and healthy repair

Presented by the EUSD Educational Services Team. We invite EUSD families (including students) to join us for two interactive workshops designed to help families support reading and math skills at home. Each workshop will be offered on two different dates to provide families with more opportunities to attend. 

GROWING A READER
For parents & their K-2 students. A fun, interactive workshop where families will learn simple ways to build a love of reading and support student reading at home.

Attend the workshop on one of the two dates listed:
- Oct. 7, 5:30-6:30 pm at Olivenhain Pioneer
- Oct. 15, 5:30-6:30 pm at Ocean Knoll
*Please note that the content and activities will be the same for both workshop dates. Please select which of the two dates you plan on attending. 

Click here to register now for the Growing a Reader Workshop (for parents and their K-2 students).

FAMILY MATH NIGHT
For parents & their K-6 students. Families will discover engaging ways to build number sense through interactive math games and activities.

Attend the workshop on one of the two dates listed:
- March 3, 5:30-6:30 pm at Ocean Knoll
- March 11, 5:30-6:30 pm at Olivenhain Pioneer
*Please note that the content and activities will be the same for both workshop dates. Please select which of the two dates you plan on attending. 

A link to register will be sent out several weeks prior to the Family Math Night Workshop.

 

Last year, the Mission Estancia staff began building a schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. Together, we developed our PAWS expectations: Practice kindness and empathy, Act responsibly, Work together, and Stay safe. We explicitly taught and modeled these expectations so students understood what PAWS looks and sounds like throughout our campus. This work also supports our EUSD Learner Profile by helping students become Confident Collaborators who show empathy, take responsibility for their actions, and contribute positively to their school community.

This year, our PAWSitive Role Model program has quickly become a bright spot on campus! Staff members pass out “PAWSitive Role Model Slips” when they catch students demonstrating our PAWS expectations, and students have been so excited to bring their slips to the office and add them to the raffle jar. By the end of each week, the jar is packed with examples of Wildcats making positive choices. During our Monday raffle, winners choose from leadership-focused rewards such as serving as line leader, selecting their classroom seat, participating in morning announcements, or receiving a front-of-the-line cafeteria pass. The enthusiasm surrounding the program has been wonderful to see, and we love celebrating the many ways our Wildcats make Mission Estancia a kind, responsible, collaborative, and safe place to learn!

 

The updates listed below were presented at the EUSD Board of Trustees meeting held on August 18, 2026:

Safety and Facilities Director Eric Smith presented an overview of facilities projects completed at EUSD campuses over the summer. Projects included installation of portable classrooms at ECC and PDL, kitchen expansion/remodel at PDL, office spaces added at ECC, bathrooms added at PDL, staff workroom remodeled/expanded at Mission Estancia, and more. 

Dr. Amy Illingworth, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, provided a review of the success of the Summer Language Academy. The program served 133 students for four weeks during summer break, with the central focus of increasing both English and Spanish language proficiency. 

Ronnie Kraft and Erin Lain, Student Support Services Program Specialists, gave a presentation on the Extended School Year (ESY) summer program. Serving 76 students this year, ESY provided specialized instruction and support to help students maintain progress and build confidence heading into the new school year. 

 

On September 3, the following Paul Ecke Central reconstruction update was shared with PEC families and staff. It includes information on the current status of the project, permits, and timelines. 

 

More buses are on Encinitas roads this year as students from Paul Ecke Central are being transported to ECC and PDL. Follow the law and do you part to keep our students safe.

Know the Law:
- Yellow Lights: SLOW DOWN.
   The bus is preparing to stop. Be ready to stop.
- Red Lights + Stop Arm: STOP.
   When the bus has flashing red lights and the
   stop arm extended, all drivers in both directions
   must stop and remain stopped until the red
   lights stop flashing and the stop arm is
   withdrawn.
- Students Are Crossing: STAY ALERT.
   Never pass a stopped school bus with flashing     lights. Children may be crossing in front of the       bus or across the roadway. 

Cars on all roadways driving in both directions MUST STOP for a school bus with red flashing lights. The only exception is when there is a physical divider between lanes.

Keep looking, even after the bus moves.
Children may still be nearby or crossing the road even after the red lights stop flashing and the bus begins to move.

Violations have serious consequences.
Failure to stop for a school bus can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and a driver’s license suspension of up to one year.

Report infractions to law enforcement.
If you see a vehicle passing a stopped bus with its red lights activated, safely document information (license plate #, vehicle description, location, direction of travel, date, and time). A photo is helpful. Report this directly to law enforcement. (Do not approach or distract the bus driver).

The EUSD digital Back-to-School Packet can be accessed through your Parent Portal. Please start by visiting our website’s Back-To-School Packet's page linked below and follow the detailed instructions listed there. If you do not have access to the internet, you can visit your school site or any public library to complete the packet. If you need assistance, please contact your school office staff.  

Students who ride a bike, e-bike, or scooter to school must obtain a 2026–2027 EUSD permit tag no later than November 2, 2026. To receive a tag, students must:
1. Attend an approved Bike/e-Bike Safety Presentation.
2. Complete the annual permit application for their school.
3. Pick up the tag from the school office and attach to their bike or scooter.

EUSD has partnered with the San Diego Bike Coalition to provide training assemblies at all school sites within the first three months of the school year. This training counts as the required attendance of an EUSD approved bike safety presentation. All students who are at school on the day of the assembly will attend the training regardless of if they ride a bike to school or not. 

Students who miss school on the day of the bike safety training assembly at their site, students who enroll in our district after the start of the school year, or students who decide they want to ride a bike/scooter later on in the year must complete an approved course through the cities of Carlsbad or Encinitas

All parents received an email from EUSD Communications on Friday, August 21, outlining the bike permit process in detail. You can view that communication here. We also invite you to visit the EUSD Bike/e-Bike Safety webpage for for additional information.

*Please note that students who attend any of the four EUSD schools within Carlsbad City limits (El Camino Creek, La Costa Heights, Mission Estancia, and Olivenhain Pioneer) are not permitted to ride an e-bike to school if they are under 12 years old, per city laws. 

 

Coast News: Leucadia bids farewell to Paul Ecke campus as rebuild begin

ENCINITAS — Leucadia residents said goodbye over the summer to the school campus that served generations of families for decades.

Demolition of the Paul Ecke Central Elementary School campus began Aug. 12, the first day of classes for Encinitas Union School District students.

The school will be rebuilt “as a contemporary school in a garden” intended to capture the spirit of Leucadia, according to architectural firm DLR Group.

 

Check out what's happening at our EUSD Farm Lab! Highlights include an overview of student learning on the DREAMS Campus, the famous Farm Lab tomato harvest, and information on the new digital permission slips and YMCA transportation waivers. 

Bring the joy of music to our EUSD School Choirs. Apply now to be one of the following:

After School Choir Lead: Click here to apply
- $2,000 Stipend Per Session (Fall & Spring)
- Up to 3 hours a week, including rehearsals + performances and team meetings.

After School Choir Assistant: Click here to apply
- $1,100 Stipend Per Session (Fall & Spring)
- Up to 3 hours a week, including rehearsals week + performances and team meetings.

Positions open at Capri, El Camino Creek, La Costa Heights, Mission Estancia, Ocean Knoll, Olivenhain Pioneer, and Park Dale Lane.

For more information contact:  leslie.wright@eusd.net

View the Menu as a PDF 

The EUSD Child Nutrition Services (CNS) program prides itself on creating scratch-made meals for students using quality, locally-sourced ingredients. For more information about the CNS visit our district website. 

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