AT A GLANCE: 

~EUSD Vision~

Ignite the Limitless Potential of All Learners.

 

Dear EUSD Community,

Every child comes to school with unique strengths, needs, interests, and opportunities for growth. One of the ways we work to meet those individual needs aligned to our district vision of igniting the limitless potential of all learners is through our Multi-Tiered System of Supports, or MTSS.

MTSS is sometimes thought of as intervention for students who are struggling, but it is much more than that. It is a system designed for every learner. Our goal is simple: provide the right support, at the right time, based on what each student needs. 

Throughout the year, teachers use classroom observations, assessments, universal screenings, and collaborative grade-level conversations to understand how students are progressing. The most important question is not, “What intervention do we give?” but rather, “What does this learner need?” Teachers then adjust instruction, supports, and opportunities based on what students are showing us.

Importantly, support does not always mean helping a student catch up. Sometimes it means helping a student reach further. Students who are ready for greater challenge may work with more complex concepts, think more deeply about a topic, apply their learning in new or unfamiliar situations, or take greater ownership of their problem solving. They may also have opportunities to explore interests, create, design, investigate, or move into new skills and learning pathways.

For example, during a reading block, students across a grade level may be grouped flexibly based on what they need at that moment. While some students receive focused instruction in foundational skills or fluency, others may work on higher-level comprehension and text analysis or enrichment experiences that require more complex thinking. Another example might include small group instruction with the classroom teacher that is directly focused on the skills or levels of a particular group. The goal is not simply to give students “more work” or automatically move them ahead. Sometimes the best challenge is greater depth, complexity, application, and independence. 

Your connection and partnership with your child’s teacher is fundamental in helping the teacher best address your child’s individual potential. If you have concerns about how your child is progressing, being challenged or being supported, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. Next month at Parent Conferences, you will have an additional opportunity to hear about your child’s progress and learning goals. 

Included in today’s newsletter, you will find the slides from a presentation at last week’s Board Meeting about our Multi-Tiered System of Support. Please review the slides for a comprehensive overview.

Warmly,

Andrée Grey, Ed.D
Superintendent

 

The updates listed below were presented at the EUSD Board of Trustees meeting held on September 15, 2026:

Leslie Wright, Coordinator of Enrichment & Intervention, presented a deep dive on the District's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), highlighting the purpose of MTSS and how it works to meet student needs at every level. 

The first school update of the year to the board was given by El Camino Creek. Principal Jodi Greenberger was joined by several students, and Kathy Hacker from BCK Programs to share how the school’s garden science, nutrition, and ecoliteracy programs are bringing learning to life at ECC. 

 

Learning That Leads to Action

At Ocean Knoll, the IB Primary Years Program encourages students to ask questions, explore ideas across subjects, and think about how their learning connects to the world around them. We want students to grow as innovative thinkers and global citizens who recognize that they can make a difference. A key part of that learning is action: students notice a need, consider how they can help, take a step, and reflect on the difference they made. Action can be as simple as helping a younger student feel welcome or as ambitious as tackling a community problem.

Every year at Ocean Knoll, we see action take many forms as students find their own ways to care for others and improve our community. So far this year, after learning about Guatemala, our Spanish-speaking country of the month, sixth graders made Guatemalan worry dolls and shared them with classrooms for students to use when they feel anxious. Our first graders wanted to be positive role models for kindergartners, so they made each child a bookmark and visited to read with them. Fifth graders are now working through the action cycle, identifying problems they care about and considering what they can do to help.

Some student action grows into a lasting school tradition. Last year, our Green Team noticed that our campus needed more help with litter control, so they created the Adopt- a-Spot program. We’ve brought it back this year after seeing the significant difference it made! Each classroom adopts an area of campus and takes responsibility for keeping it clean and beautiful. We love seeing our students discover that their ideas and actions can make a difference!

First grade students made bookmarks for kindergarteners and spent time reading with them.

First grade students made bookmarks for kindergarteners and spent time reading with them.

Sixth grade students made Guatemalan worry dolls for students to use when feeling anxious.

Fifth graders are learning about the action cycle.

The first grade Adopt-a-Spot area that they help keep clean and litter-free.

 

Many of our student-led Green Teams have kicked off their meetings for the year! Green Team gives students a hands-on opportunity to explore ways to make their school campuses more environmentally friendly while putting all six EUSD Learner Profile competencies into action. As empowered learners, confident collaborators, global citizens, innovative thinkers, wellness advocates, and skilled communicators, students work together to identify opportunities and turn their ideas into meaningful action.

Across EUSD, Green Teams have helped reduce litter on campuses, make school events more eco-friendly, support food recovery programs, lead sustainability initiatives, and more.

At Flora Vista, Green Team members recently held their first meeting, where they explored how their personal interests connect with their passion for the environment and began brainstorming ways to strengthen sustainability efforts at their school. We are excited to see the ideas, projects, and positive changes our student Green Teams bring to their campuses this year!

 

We invite EUSD parents and their K-2 students to join us for an interactive workshop designed to help families support reading skills at home. This 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 following dates:
- 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).

-Spanish translation will be provided.
-Childcare for non K-2 students/children will be provided. 

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. 

Upcoming Session Dates & Topics:

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

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. 

 

Help the Encinitas Educational Foundation expand opportunities for EUSD students.

Open Positions:

• Executive Director: approximately 20 hours/week | $50–$55/hour 
  EEF is seeking a collaborative and experienced leader to support the Foundation's operations, fundraising, community partnerships, and organizational development.
  Learn More & Apply on EdJoin Here
  
  
• Bookkeeper: approximately 10–15 hours/week | $35–$40/hour
  EEF is seeking an experienced and highly organized Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations, reconciliations, financial processing, reporting ,and accurate record keeping. 
  Learn More & Apply on EdJoin Here

Applications are due by Monday, October 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. 

These positions are part-time and are primarily office-based, with hybrid flexibility. 

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, Mission Estancia, Ocean Knoll, Olivenhain Pioneer, and Park Dale Lane.

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

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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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