AT A GLANCE: 

~EUSD Vision~

Ignite the Limitless Potential of All Learners.

 

Dear EUSD Community,

I am thrilled to share that all of our school sites have been diligently working to broaden opportunities for student engagement during lunch. We are striving for a lunch recess that provides creative and enriching choices. We know that a positive recess experience can be invaluable for both social-emotional and academic growth. Each of our school sites has unique choices, with many shifting daily. Some of the options within the district include:

Library Access
Libraries are open during lunch recess for students who enjoy reading, researching, or simply need a quieter place to recharge. Our Library Media Aides are available to support students with book selections and encourage their passion for reading.

Organized Sports
For those who enjoy physical activity, organized sports during lunch recess allow students to participate in games such as soccer, basketball, and more. This option gives students the chance to build skills, stay active, and enjoy friendly competition with peers. With PTA and EEF support, sites partner with vendors who help facilitate these choices. 

Student-Run Clubs
We’re also excited about the many student-led clubs popping up on our campuses! This initiative empowers students to create and lead clubs based on their own interests. Clubs offer a structured, enjoyable environment for students to dive into topics and activities they are passionate about. One example is our Green Teams that are featured at every site.

Art Tables and/or Board games
Some sites have dedicated art tables stocked with materials or tables with board games. This creative space lets students explore their imaginations and/or practice teamwork and social skills. 

Lunch Bunches and other Student Connections
Our TRAC teachers often have open classrooms or support students on the playground on certain days of the week. Capri also has an Empowered Kids program that supports students with setting personal goals, self-esteem, and cultivating a growth mindset.

These options are designed to foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, giving every student a place where they feel comfortable, engaged, and supported. We believe these opportunities not only enhance our students’ school experience but also contribute to their personal growth.

Thank you for your continued support. We’re excited to see our students explore these new options and look forward to all the positive impacts they’ll bring to our school community.

Warmly,

Andrée Grey, Ed.D.
Superintendent

 

Whether students want to participate in Garden Club, learn how to play chess, color and draw, or even engineer fan-propelled vehicles in Science Club, new additional lunchtime recess activities are providing options for everyone. This shift at all nine sites has cultivated a more inclusive recess environment and creates additional opportunities for students to make new friends. Thank you to our incredible teachers and staff for providing such fun and creative options for students to engage during recess! 

Pictured Below:
-Garden Club, Science Club, & Legos at Capri
-Coloring, Reading & Games at the LCH Library
-Chess at ECC
-Lunch Bunch Crafts & Games at OPE

 

 

Paul Ecke Central Principal, Wes Sechrest, presented at the Board Meeting earlier this week. His presentation included a closer look at the new curriculum PEC is using, Benchmark Universe. Both the Dual Language Immersion and English-only programs use the curriculum, which has fostered a greater sense of unity and collaboration throughout the school among both students and teachers. Principal Sechrest also outlined positive outcomes and goals for the future of PEC.

 

San Diego Union Tribune - Encinitas Advocate

Flora Vista’s future voters: Students participate in mock election at school

On Election Day, Flora Vista School students went to the polls to experience voting day, an immersive civic learning experience on the democratic process. The school was one of five in the Encinitas Union School District to host mock elections this year with the hope of generating future voters.

 

In the weeks leading up to Election Day, students around EUSD participated in a variety of hands-on lessons about democracy and the voting process in their classrooms. Teachers utilized Scholastic News articles, writing prompts, guest speakers, mock elections, election poster presentations for book characters and more! These lessons and activities provided students with an opportunity to practice being global citizens, while learning about the importance of civic engagement. Hats off to our teachers and principals for creating meaningful ways for students to learn and engage with the democratic process! 

 

EUSD is seeking both a Choir Lead and Assistant for its after school choir program at Capri Elementary. These positions cover two time blocks in the Fall (now - Dec. 13) and Spring (Jan. 20 - June 16), and provide two stipends (one for each time block).

The choir program provides a joyful, collaborative, and inclusive opportunity for our students to express themselves through music! If you, or anyone you know, are interested in either role, please see the links below:

After School Choir Lead: www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2003708

After School Choir Assistant: www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2003689

 

 

 

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