Hello Rincon Bulldog Families!
You're invited to our Rincon Parents’ Rummage Sale Japan Fundraiser on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8am to 12pm — the perfect chance to find great holiday gifts and help our students travel to Japan this summer!
Shop a variety of items such as home goods, crafts, succulent plants, and more. All proceeds support our Bulldogs’ educational trip to Japan — a life-changing cultural experience.
Thank you for helping make this dream a reality for our students!
Ida Batiste
School Social Worker and Japan 2026 EF Tour Leader
Get ready, Bulldogs! Our Book Fair is almost here!
Join us as we celebrate reading and share the excitement with our book-loving school community. Let’s make this year’s Book Fair an event to remember!
Monday, December 8th – Friday, December 12th
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In the Rincon Library
Come explore new stories, discover favorite authors, and dive into books that spark your imagination!
Rincon Middle School – December 2025 Festivities
Join us for our final celebrations before Winter Break — a month full of fun, spirit, and holiday cheer!
December 3 – ESports Tourney in the MPR
December 4 – Band Concert
December 5 – Family Lunch
December 12 – Winter Dance from 5–7 PM
Trimester Awards: 7:30–8:20 AM
8th Grade - December 9th
7th Grade- December 10th
6th Grade- December 12th
Spirit Week (December 15–19):
• Monday 15: Holiday Wear
• Tuesday 16: “Twinkle Toes” Fluffy Socks
• Wednesday 17: Holiday Headwear
• Thursday 18: Santa vs. Grinch — Red vs. Green
• Friday 19: Pajama Day + Minimum Day
Let’s finish the year strong and festive, Bulldogs!
Trimester 1 Awards – Principal’s Breakfast
We are excited to celebrate our GPA Award recipients at the upcoming Bulldog Awards Breakfast! Each grade level will have its own celebration date:
8th Grade: Tuesday, December 9
7th Grade: Wednesday, December 10
6th Grade: Friday, December 12
The breakfast will take place from 7:30–8:20 AM in the MPR.
Postcard invitations and email reminders will be sent to families.
We look forward to honoring our hardworking students!
Friendly Reminder, RMS Families!
Our iReady Assessment windows are coming up! Please help your student be prepared by ensuring they attend school every day, get plenty of sleep, and eat nutritious meals. Remember—Rincon offers free breakfast and lunch to fuel their brains!
Encourage your student to do their best, take their time, and make their best educated guess if they’re unsure.
Testing Dates:
• Reading: Dec 2 & Dec 5 (schoolwide)
• ELA Reading: Dec 4
• Math: Dec 9 & Dec 12 (schoolwide)
• Math Class Testing: Dec 4
• Make-ups: Week of Dec 15
Thank you for supporting your student during iReady testing! Let’s finish strong, Bulldogs!
Our first EUSD GATE Collaborative will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd from 4:00–5:30 PM in the Boardroom at the District Office. The GATE Collaborative brings together parents, teachers, and administrators to share insights, offer feedback, and support the continued development of EUSD’s GATE program. These meetings also include presentations on GATE-related topics designed to support both families and educators.
You are cordially invited to attend the three GATE Collaborative meetings this year as a teacher of GATE-identified students for the 2025–26 school year. Teachers who participate will be compensated at the non-instructional rate for their time.
For our first meeting, we are pleased to offer a special presentation titled “Gifted Students and Motivation.” This session, led by Tina Page, one of EUSD’s social workers, will provide practical strategies and insights to help educators and families better understand and support gifted learners who may appear unmotivated or disengaged
Rincon Middle School Band and Choir Concert
Join us on December 4 at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room!
Student call time is 6:00pm, with the performance beginning at 6:30pm.
Come support our students and enjoy an evening of music!
Spring Break: Camp Cuyamaca - 6th Grade Camp
Who: 6th graders
What: 5-day/4-night camp experience
When: April 6-10, 2026 (EUSD Spring Break)
Where: Camp Cuyamaca in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (close to Julian)
Details:
SDCOE Outdoor Education
200 6th graders
Certificated and classified staff attend
Spring Break: SEACAMP for 8th Grade Students
Who: 8th grade students
What: 5-day/4-night camp experience
When: April 6-10, 2026 (EUSD Spring Break)
Where: Fiesta Island (Mission Bay)
Details:
Interactive and highly physical marine-based learning experience
Non-educational, for profit entity
Invitation emailed to families next week
Schools should send flyer to 7th/8th grade students
Parent information meeting week of 11/13/25 via Zoom
This Thursday from 3:00-4:00 PM there will be a Community Food Distribution at Farr Ave Eelementary School
933Farr Ave Escondido, CA 92026
SOCIAL DISTANCING PROCESS
PLEASE, NO waiting before 2:00 PM
Drive up, open the trunk of your car and ensure space for your box.
For the safety of your children, please leave them at home (if you MUST bring them, they must stay in the car).
A walk-up line is also available (if driving, we recommend you remain in your car).
One pantry per family per event
Be kind and patient while waiting your turn.
All volunteers are doing their best to assist you.
Community Food Distribution
Thursday
3:00 - 4:30 PM
or until food is gone
Farr Ave Elementary School
933 Farr Ave
Escondido, CA 92026
To VOLUNTEER or for more information, please contact:
Maribel Valle (Family Liaison)
mvalle@eusd.org
(760) 432-2452 x16827
First time participating? Please complete an INTAKE FORM so we can issue you a card to use monthly. This will ensure a more efficient and smoother process.
Thank you for your interest.
Please share this information with your family and friends.
2025
August 28
September 18
October 23
November 13
December 11
2026
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 30
June 4
EXPlore After School Classes Coming to an End,
Our EXPlore enrichment and intervention classes will soon be wrapping up for the season!
Classes ending November 19, 2025:
Weights, Strength and Fitness
Skateboarding
Flag Rugby
Lovely Leaps Cheer Dance
Fashion Design
Drone Zone with Treobytes
Soccer Club
Ballet Folklorico
EcoArt
Mathnasium
Science of Cooking
Woodworking
Classes ending December 12, 2025:
ASL American Sign Language
Art Studio
Esports
Girls Inc
Thank you to all our students and instructors for an amazing session of learning and creativity!
Bulldogs please join us for an informative workshop on social media and its implications for your child's health and well-being. Learn about screen time recommendations, mental health impacts, cyberbullying, and practical tools for effective parental supervision. This presentation will be English and Spanish. Hope to see YOU there!!
Date: Friday November 14th, 2025
Time: 8:30am-9:30am
Location: Rincon MS, Rm. 2
Contact: School Social Worker at ibatiste@eusd.org
Attention Rincon Bulldogs
We’re excited to kick off our November Attendance and No Tardy Challenge! This three-week initiative encourages all students to be present and punctual each day.
Those who meet the challenge will be invited to celebrate with their peers at our Ice Cream Social in the Pavilion on Friday, November 21st.
Let’s make every day count—your commitment matters!
We Understand the Need — We’re Here for You!
We know that many in our community are feeling the impact of SNAP benefit delays. Please remember — you are not alone.
Our local food pantry's are here to help ensure that everyone has access to the healthy food they need during this time.
Free and nutritious groceries available
No judgment — just support
Down Below you will find Locations, Operating Hours and much more.
If you or someone you know needs a little extra help, these resources are here for you — to bridge the gap and keep our community strong.
Free Food & Community Support Near You
NORTH COUNTY
Fallbrook Food Pantry – Last Wednesday
Last Wednesday | 9:00 AM until food is gone (Closed December)
First Wednesday | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Monthly distribution to support local families.
Grace Church – San Marcos
Apostolic Assembly Church – Escondido
3rd Saturday | 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Community pantry supporting families and individuals.
Mission San Luis Rey Parish – Oceanside
3rd Saturday (Dec 2025: Rescheduled to Dec 13)
Pantry providing essential food items to families.
North Coast Church / Pauma Valley
4th Wednesday | 2:00 PM until food is gone
(Nov: Rescheduled Nov 19, Dec: Dec 17)
Bulldogs Together, we can get through this.
For more information Contact your Family Liaison: Mrs. Arellano-Perez
End of Trimester 1 – November 14th
The first trimester ends on Friday, November 14th. Please encourage your student to check in with their teachers to make sure all assignments have been submitted and accounted for before the trimester closes.
Report cards will be mailed home on Friday, November 21, 2025.
No School – Tuesday, November 11th
In observance of Veterans Day, Rincon Middle School will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. We honor and thank all who have served our country.
