Rincon Middle School

Rincon Families, if you are uninsured and need health insurance, please read the following information from Neighborhood Healthcare. When it comes to health insurance, our goal is to educate and empower you with the tools you need to get covered and stay covered. Our experienced and friendly Certified Enrollment Counselors (CEC) are here to help determine if you or your family are eligible for enrollment in Medi-Cal. If you are not eligible for Medi-Cal, our CEC’s can help you enroll in Covered California, the health insurance marketplace where Californians can shop for health plans and access financial assistance. During your visit, we will answer any questions you may have about your healthcare options as well as other programs you may be eligible for like Cal-Fresh or other social services programs. Schedule your appointment today! You do not need to be a patient at Neighborhood Healthcare to meet with our team of Certified Enrollment Counselors and discuss your options. Services are free. ENROLLMENT LOCATIONS: 426 Date St., Escondido, CA 92025 or 488 E Valley Pkw, Ste 404, Escondido, CA 92025 or 1001 Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025. CALL AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: Anareida Torres (760) 294-0652, or Nancy Alcala (442) 286-8949. Documents needed for your Medi-Cal / Covered CA / CalFresh Appointment: • Birth certificate of applicants or US Passport, • Proof of legal status or employment authorization card, • Picture I.D., • Social Security cards of children and applicants, • Most recent pay stubs for all applicants or proof of income: unemployment, state disability, award letters, etc., • Copy of last year’s income tax filed, including W-2 forms for each working adult, • Utility bill with home address SDGE, telephone, etc.), • Rent receipt, • Most recent bank statements and car registration.

Students! If you would like to volunteer to help at the BARK Mart on Thursdays, scan this QR code and submit your application. Scan on, Bulldogs!

Rincon Middle families! Our Rincon Middle School Color Run fundraiser is kicking off soon! Lookout for more information in the coming weeks. For now, mark your calendars with these key dates! ● REGISTRATION OPENS - 02/28/2024 Register on MYBOOSTER.COM ● Rincon Middle School Color Run Kickoff - 03/11/2024 ● Event Day - 03/20/2024 Hope to see you there, Bulldogs!

ASB presents: Valentine’s Spirit week! Monday: Wear Black, Tuesday: Dress like your crush, Wednesday: Wear pink or red, Thursday: Pajama/Stuffy day. Remember Bulldogs, no school Friday 2/16 and Monday 2/19 in observance of President's weekend.

Leap into Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, February 29th from 8:15-9:30am. Remember to bring your picture ID to check in. See you there!

EUSD Middle Schools cordially invite you to a family presentation, "Supporting Youth Mental Health". This will be held Thursday, February 8th at 9am and/or 5:30pm (these sessions are in English only). The Zoom link is: https://eusd.zoom.us/j/84424945166?pwd=TVovUnJERUNDOU5EWHJPMnR1K1JuUT09#success

Rain Delay: The LCAP community meeting originally scheduled for tonight, Thursday, February 1, has been postponed because of the weather. The meeting has been rescheduled for February 27.

Feedback from our families is essential as we update the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan, the blueprint tied to state funding that describes how our schools support the success of all students. Join us in person to share input on current performance, areas for improvement, allocation of resources, and future goals. Image description: Flyer with blue background feature EUSD bell logo and three photos of students and a teacher and information about LCAP meeting. SHARE YOUR VOICE! Join us for a community meeting Thursday, February 1, 2024 6 p.m. Bear Valley Middle School 3003 Bear Valley Parkway Child care and translation services provided. No RSVP is necessary. Feedback from our parents and guardians is essential as we update the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan to ensure that we are providing the best education and support for the children of Escondido. ••• Los comentarios de nuestras familias son esenciales a medida que actualizamos el Plan de Responsabilidad y Control Local del distrito, el modelo vinculado a la financiación estatal que describe cómo nuestras escuelas apoyan el éxito de todos los estudiantes. Únase a nosotros en persona para compartir opiniones sobre el desempeño actual, áreas de mejora, asignación de recursos y metas futuras. Descripción de la imagen: Folleto con fondo azul que presenta el logotipo de la campana del EUSD y tres fotografías de estudiantes y un maestro e información sobre la reunión LCAP. ¡SU VOZ IMPORTA! ¡Únete a nosotros para una junta comunitaria! Jueves 1 de Febrero 6 p.m. Bear Valley Middle School 3003 Bear Valley Parkway Habrá servicios de cuidado de niños y traducción disponibles. No hace falta confirmar su asistencia. Los aportes de nuestros padres y tutores son esenciales a medida que actualizamos el Plan de Control y Responsabilidad del distrito para asegurar que estamos proporcionando la mejor educación y apoyo para los niños de Escondido.

Please join us in person to share your feedback as we update the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan, the blueprint tied to state funding that describes how our schools support the success of all students. Feedback from our families is essential as we reflect on current performance, areas for improvement, allocation of resources, and future goals. Image description: Flyer with blue background features EUSD bell logo and three photos of students and a teacher. SHARE YOUR VOICE! Join us for a community meeting Thursday, February 1, 2024 6 p.m. Bear Valley Middle School 3003 Bear Valley Parkway Child care and translation services provided. No RSVP is necessary. Feedback from our parents and guardians is essential as we update the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan to ensure that we are providing the best education and support for the children of Escondido. ••• Únase a nosotros en persona para compartir sus comentarios mientras actualizamos el Plan de Responsabilidad y Control Local del distrito, el modelo vinculado a la financiación estatal que describe cómo nuestras escuelas apoyan el éxito de todos los estudiantes. Los comentarios de nuestras familias son esenciales a medida que reflexionamos sobre el desempeño actual, las áreas de mejora, la asignación de recursos y las metas futuras. Descripción de la imagen: Folleto con fondo azul que presenta el logotipo de la campana del EUSD y tres fotografías de estudiantes y un maestro. ¡SU VOZ IMPORTA! ¡Únete a nosotros para una junta comunitaria! Jueves 1 de Febrero 6 p.m. Bear Valley Middle School 3003 Bear Valley Parkway Servicios de traducción prestados. No hace falta confirmar su asistencia. Los aportes de nuestros padres y tutores son esenciales a medida que actualizamos el Plan de Control y Responsabilidad del distrito para asegurar que estamos proporcionando la mejor educación y apoyo para los niños de Escondido.

Feedback from our families is essential as we update the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan, the blueprint tied to state funding that describes how our schools support the success of all students. Join us in person to share input on current performance, areas for improvement, allocation of resources, and future goals. ••• Los comentarios de nuestras familias son esenciales a medida que actualizamos el Plan de Responsabilidad y Control Local del distrito, el modelo vinculado a la financiación estatal que describe cómo nuestras escuelas apoyan el éxito de todos los estudiantes. Únase a nosotros en persona para compartir opiniones sobre el desempeño actual, áreas de mejora, asignación de recursos y metas futuras.

Feedback from our families is essential as we update the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan, the blueprint tied to state funding that describes how our schools support the success of all students. Join us in person to share input on current performance, areas for improvement, allocation of resources, and future goals. ••• Los comentarios de nuestras familias son esenciales a medida que actualizamos el Plan de Responsabilidad y Control Local del distrito, el modelo vinculado a la financiación estatal que describe cómo nuestras escuelas apoyan el éxito de todos los estudiantes. Únase a nosotros en persona para compartir opiniones sobre el desempeño actual, áreas de mejora, asignación de recursos y metas futuras.

Join Girls on the Run! Girls on the Run is a girl-empowerment organization that inspires participants to be joyful, healthy, and confident using evidence-based lessons that combine relationship building, community strengthening, and goal setting with physical movement. Program Starts: February 14th, 2024. Practice Time: Wednesday 2:50-4:50. Registration Closes: March 1st. 5K Celebration: May 5. Contact: Jayna Jensen at jjensen@eusd.org. Financial Assistance available: scholarships@gotrsd.org (https://www.gotrsd.org/programs).

The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 from 9 to 12:00 p.m. at Canyon Hills High School, 5156 Santo Rd, San Diego, CA 92124 (Drive Thru Event). Since the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, the partnership between SDCOE and Computers2Kids has provided refurbished computers to San Diego families. As of July 2023 they have provided approximately 2000 refurbished computers to 900 San Diego families. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekmgIaIkn2pPjYgSAUydbWPBVcIYCcm-mWPMet7aKT73BAFQ/viewform

The City of Escondido Presents the 31st Annual Earth Day Poster Contest; Theme: Your Escondido. The deadline for poster submissions is Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Please submit the entries to the school office by this date. Prizes for the 9 winners will be sent directly to their respective schools. The winning posters will still be on display at the Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery from April 2 through April 30, 2024. Additional information can be found at https://www.escondido.org/earth-day-poster-contest.aspx

Join the Rincon PTSA for Start Wars night! The San Diego Gulls will face the Henderson Silver Knights on February 17th at 6pm. Tickets are $20 and on sale through February 10th. Ticket sales benefit Rady Children's Hospital. Questions? Email rinconptsainfo@gmail.com. Hope to see you there, Bulldogs!

Share the Warmth this Winter, Bulldogs! Rincon's TREC Winter Blanket drive is January 22 - February 2, 2024. TREC is collecting clean/gently used blankets. Families or students can drop off donations at the Rincon Middle School Office or student’s 1st period class.

Tomorrow, Thursday 1/11, is the deadline to sign up for After School Enrichment programs! Programs offered through Rincon include: Girls on the Run, Sewing, Art Studio, Theater, Zspace Virtual Reality Mission to Mars, Weight Training, Embroidery, ESports, Fishing as a Whole, Lego League, and Chess Club. Programs offered through vendors include: A Step Beyond (dance) and San Diego Legion Flag Rugby League.

The PTSA is hosting it's annual "Holiday Lights Drive-Thru" on Thursday, December 21st from 6:30-7:30pm. It is a free event to the public - come drive on through Rincon and enjoy the array of festive lights, dancing elves, and music. AVID will be on site selling fundraiser chocolate bars for $1 each. Hope to see you there, Bulldog Families!

Get ready for our upcoming spirit week, Bulldogs! ASB has lined up a week of fun leading up to the winter break. Let's play! Monday 12/18: Grinch Out - wear red or green Tuesday 12/19: Wear White Wednesday 12/20: Twin Day Thursday 12/21: Holiday Headgear Friday 12/22: Pajama Day

Rincon Families! Next week on December 7th our Band and Choir students will be having their winter concert. 6pm call time and a 6:30pm start time in our MPR. Hope to see you there!