Rincon Middle School – Say No To Drugs
Parent Workshop: How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs?
Date: Thursday, Oct 29th, 26
Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Location: Rincon MS, Rm. 2
Description:
"Join us for Red Ribbon Week to discuss Drug Awareness and Prevention!"
"Attend this parent workshop to learn effective strategies for talking with your children about drug prevention. Empower yourself and create a safe environment for open conversations."
Contact Information: Mrs. Batiste (Social Worker) at ibatiste@eusd.org
This year’s national theme is "Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free," which ties directly into our school-wide BARK values:
B – Believe: Believing in our worth and our ability to make healthy choices.
A – Achieve: Protecting our personal goals and futures by staying drug-free.
R – Respect: Respecting our minds, bodies, and personal boundaries.
K – Kindness: Supporting our peers in making positive, safe decisions.
Daily Spirit Days & Lunch Activities
We encourage all students to participate in our daily dress-up days and check out the interactive events hosted at lunch throughout the week:
Monday, Oct 26
Color Wars
Pledge to Be Drug Free! Students can sign the pledge wall and play Drug Fact Jeopardy for a chance to win $25 in Bullbucks.
Tuesday, Oct 27
Twin Day
Sidewalk Chalk & Positive Affirmations! A relaxing activity focused on positive self-talk, healthy coping skills, and stress management.
Wednesday, Oct 28
Student/Teacher Swap Day
"Throw Out Drugs" Dodgeball Tournament! A fun Staff vs. Students dodgeball game hosted by ASB.
Thursday, Oct 29
Meme Day
BARK Mart is Open! Students can drop by to spend their hard-earned Bullbucks.
Friday, Oct 30
Halloween Costume Day
ASB / WEB Activities! Celebrating our students for making healthy, positive choices every day.
Partnering at Home
In addition to lunchtime events and our parent workshop, students will participate in age-appropriate classroom discussions and advisory prompts throughout the week.
We encourage you to use this week as an opportunity to open up conversations at home about healthy decision-making, handling peer pressure, and managing stress. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our students build a healthy, positive community!
Tonight (October 22, 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
Main Event Details
Event Name: Día de los Muertos Family Art Night
Sponsor: Sponsored by the PTSA
Date: Friday, November 6th, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Activities & Attractions
Art Show
Games
Face Painting
Art, AVID, and Crafting Lessons
Items for Sale
Student handmade crafts
Food (Food Trucks): Features logos for Lil' Orbits and La Taquería Jalisco
Opportunity Basket Drawings
Craft Pricing Guide (Pictured on Sides)
Left Side Items:
Cowboy hat craft: $8–10 by detail
Silver/metallic tree craft: $10
Pinecone craft: $6
Red ribbon/pinecone craft: $4
Right Side Items:
Large green woven/knit tree: $4 to $10 by size
Flower bouquet craft: $10
Small green tree craft: $6
Payment & Proceeds Information
PTSA accepts: Apple Pay, Credit Cards, Zelle, & Cash
Proceeds: All proceeds go to the PTSA to benefit students.
Note at the bottom: "Designed by Ezequiel M."
The October Attendance Challenge is on!
Students that achieve perfect attendance and no tardies in the month of October will be able to attend the October Fall Festival during 7th period on Friday, October 30th! The Fall Festival will have games, treats, and a movie!
Note: Students are responsible for making up any assignments or assessments missed in their 7th period class.
Chess and Board Games At Lunch are beginning this week!
Students can play chess and board games at the lunch tables Monday through Wednesday at both lunches , beginning Monday, October 19th.
Come play and have the chance to win daily prizes, and the weekly champion can win a front-of-the-line lunch pass!
Uncovering the past to build skills for the future! 6th graders recently traded traditional desks for dirt, turning their classrooms into hands-on archaeological digs. Stepping into the shoes—and hats!—of real archaeologists as they dug into, "What is culture?" and "How does archaeology help us learn about the past?"
Each dig box represented a distinct historical era. Through painstaking digging, sifting, brushing, and meticulous documentation, students brought history to life.
Critical Thinkers & Problem Solvers: Analyzed uncovered artifacts and drew evidence-based conclusions about ancient cultures.
Empowered Collaborators: Worked in excavation teams, debating findings and combining insights to identify eras.
Effective Communicators: Documented their discoveries through detailed scientific drawings and explained complex excavation processes.
This cross-curricular project goes far beyond a standard history lesson—it connects academic concepts to real-world applications and empowers our students to think like true researchers.
Way to dig deep, 6th grade!
Viva Washington Park event at Washington Park (501 N. Rose St., Escondido, CA 92027).
This free event will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9 am to 1 pm.
We are excited to have various community organizations and activities offered throughout the park.
Wear sunscreen and bring your comfy shoes. Activities include: inflatable concourse, carnival games, photo booth, papel-picado making, face-painting, and more!
Have any gently used cleats to donate? Mind of Nature will be collecting and doing a giveaway at the Futsal courts.
Participate in a Community Altar by bringing a photo or memento to commemorate a loved one who has passed.
Thursday, October 15, at 8:30 a.m. in our library.
Here is the complete breakdown of the information listed on the flyer:
Schedule
Girls:
• 6th Grade: 6:00 PM
• 7th Grade: 7:00 PM
• 8th Grade: 8:00 PM
Boys:
• 6th–8th Grade: 8:00 PM
Location
• Venue: Boys & Girls Club: Conrad-Prebys Escondido
• Address: 115 W. Woodward Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Contact for More Information
• Contact Person: Maxwell Hutchinson
• Phone: 619.971.8027
• Email: rincon@sdyouth.org
Supporting Your Child’s Success in Middle School
Location: Room 2
When: Friday, October 16⋅8:00 – 9:30 AM
October Spirit Week is coming up on the last week of October!
Monday, 10/26: Color Wars! - Wear the color that represents your grade: 6th: Orange, 7th: White, 8th: Black
Tuesday, 10/27: Twin Day - Pick a partner and twin up!
Wednesday, 10/28: Student/Teacher Swap Day - Students dress as teachers, teachers dress as students!
Thursday, 10/29: Meme Day - Show your creativity and dress as your favorite meme!
Friday, 10/30: Wear your Halloween costume!
40% of your purchase will be donated to our Rincon PTSA
Mention the fundraiser to the cashier before ordering. You can place orders in the restaurant or through the drive-through (promotion is not available at kiosks).
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 (All day).
The Where: 350 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 9202
Donation Drive Details
• Goal: Collecting 150 pairs of socks.
• Beneficiary: Interfaith, a local non-profit organization that supports those in need.
• Dates: October 1st to October 30th.
• Drop-off Locations:
• Front office
• Room 45 (notated with an arrow pointing out that this is Mr. Rowe's room)
