AT A GLANCE: 

~EUSD Vision~

Ignite the Limitless Potential of All Learners.

 

Dear EUSD Community,

As the year comes to a close, I find myself filled with gratitude and pride as I reflect on the incredible strides we have made together in 2024. This year has been marked by growth, resilience, and collaboration, and I am thrilled to share some of the milestones we have achieved as a district.

One of the most significant accomplishments this year was the successful passage of our Bond Measure Z which will provide critical funding to upgrade our aging facilities, enhance campus safety, and create modernized learning environments that inspire excellence. This achievement was made possible by the unwavering support of our community, and we are eager to begin these transformational projects.

We were also honored to receive the prestigious Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association for our innovative Film Guild program. This recognition is a testament to the creativity and dedication of our educators, who continue to implement programs that drive meaningful outcomes for our students and highlight their personal interests and talents.

Student attendance showed significant improvement this year, a result of focused efforts to ensure every child has consistent access to high-quality learning and feels a sense of belonging. Additionally, our English Language Learners demonstrated remarkable progress on the California School Dashboard, reflecting the effectiveness of our targeted support programs and the commitment of our staff to equity in education.

None of this would have been possible without the ongoing support of our families, staff, and community partners. Your dedication, whether through participating in events, voting, volunteering, or simply showing up for our students, has been instrumental in making 2024 a success.

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust. I am confident that, together, we will continue to build a district that ignites the limitless potential of all learners. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a bright and prosperous new year!

Warmly,

Andrée Grey, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

EUSD is thrilled to announce the successful passage of Bond Measure Z, with an approval rate of 56.84%. We'd like to extend our most sincere gratitude to the community for supporting the future of EUSD schools. Funds from Measure Z will be used to make critical upgrades at all nine school sites, ensuring safe and modernized learning spaces for all of students. We are excited to begin these transformational projects and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our schools for years to come.

To view the Measure Z project list and other important information, please click on the link below. 

 

 

EUSD's Film Guild program was presented with the California School Board Association’s Golden Bell Award in the category of Career and Technical Education. Film Guild was chosen as a recipient for the award due to its unique approach and success in elementary education, by focusing on skills and efforts to prepare students for both career and college.

As San Diego’s first career and technical education program of its kind for elementary students, Film Guild is driven by innovation. While CTE programming is generally geared towards junior high and high school students, EUSD believes that early engagement in career-ready skill development is equally valuable for students in elementary school. Students develop filmmaking skills, collaborate, lead and explore storytelling on a variety of topics. The Film Guild curriculum is designed to give students a platform to express their voices, engage in real-world learning, foster collaboration and employ a mastery approach to learning. 

A special congratulations to to Heather Montgomery, creator and coordinator of the Film Guild program, and all of our Film Guild Mentors and students. 

 

CNS Director Lea Bonelli, and the Child Nutrition Services team are enhancing school breakfasts with scratch-made options, following their successful model for school lunches. EUSD already serves fresh, scratch-made lunches daily, using only the highest quality ingredients such as organic produce, grass-fed meat, and even locally sourced organic flour and grains. That commitment to fresh, scratch-made meals, is now extending to the breakfast program! 

Due to space, time, and production challenges, breakfast offerings have been previously limited to quick, pre-packaged items like pastries, cereal, and fruit. Although nutritious and delicious, the goal has always been to move towards freshly prepared breakfasts. After extensive planning and creative problem-solving, CNS is thrilled to begin rolling out scratch-made breakfast items!

The new menu features nutrient-dense options like chocolate chip muffins and banana bread, crafted with hand-selected ingredients that prioritize nutritional content, quality, sustainability, and taste. For example, organic yogurt, oat flour, and cottage cheese are incorporated into recipes to boost protein and nutritional value. Recipes are also created to have lower sugar and higher fiber content, with the goal of providing healthier options to fuel children for the start of their day.  Throughout this process, CNS has worked closely with students, gathering feedback to fine-tune recipes and ensure the best possible experience.

So far, scratch-made chocolate chip muffins have joined the weekly breakfast rotation, with more exciting recipes to be introduced in the coming months! Students will also be seeing protein packed options like egg bites, breakfast sandwiches, and hand-rolled vegetarian breakfast burritos.

*As a reminder, breakfast is free for all EUSD students, and is served before school starts at each site, typically between 7:30 and 8:00.  Please check with your child's school office for exact times and details about breakfast service.*

 

Each spring, students, staff, and families are invited to complete a survey that helps shape the direction and goals of the EUSD Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). These surveys provide the district with valuable feedback on programs, spending, and areas of focus.

In an effort to make the student survey more comprehensive, Assistant Superintendent Amy Illingworth sought input directly from students. Fifth graders in Ms. Andan’s class at LCH had the opportunity to practice being both skilled communicators and confident collaborators as they reviewed and offered feedback on how past survey questions were written. Working in small groups, students circulated around their classroom, writing their thoughts and suggestions on laminated posters that displayed the survey questions. They were encouraged to critically examine the survey and share insights on their thinking. Their feedback will be carefully considered by the Educational Services Department as the survey is updated for the spring! 

For more information on the LCAP, visit our website at www.eusd.net/lcap. 

 

With the support of BCK Programs, EUSD students are continuing to engage with important environmental education projects!

The Green Teams at Paul Ecke Central and Capri have been helping students sort their waste at lunch, in addition to completing weekly litter pickups on campus.

At Flora Vista, 3rd grade students have been helping maintain their school’s garden by regularly raking leaves, which are then added to their compost bin, in addition to sifting the compost on a regular basis.

6th grade students at Ocean Knoll have been learning about the importance of native plants, and have also been helping restore Ocean Knoll Canyon by removing invasive ice plants!

 

Join us on January 15th for a parent/guardian workshop that will provide useful insight into  competency-based learning and assessment. Please RSVP in the link below. 

First semester report cards will be going out on January 24th. Take a look at the Report Cards Page on the EUSD website for helpful resources that show what the new report card looks like, the process in its creation, and how it better supports the district's learner profile and framework for the future. 

Learn about tips, tools, and strategies to support your children with common mental health challenges through a free webinar series hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education and medical and mental health experts with the Transforming Mental Health Initiative at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.

This series will provide information on the most common mental health challenges faced by youth today, including bullying, understanding self-harm, and stress and resilience. 

Sessions are scheduled for Jan. 15th, Feb. 19th, and March 19th. Each session runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by an optional, 15-minute question and answer session with the presenter. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. Spanish interpretation will be provided. 

 

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