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STEM Challenge Day 2023 was out of this world! Stay tuned for a full recap, and in the meantime enjoy a peek at the fun!

We are proud to offer a full-day Transitional Kindergarten program, which provides a bridge between preschool and kindergarten in a vibrant, nurturing, and supportive environment. This play-based program meets the needs of our very young students at their level, and it makes them excited about coming to school. TK serves children who do not meet the age eligibility for regular Kindergarten. With TK, 4-year-olds get a gift of classroom time that will help them build a strong foundation for success in school. TK students also are eligible to participate in EUSD’s after-school enrichment programs. Save a seat for your little learner now through the New Student Registration webpage! TK is offered at all 17 elementary schools in EUSD. Students who turn 5 between September 2, 2023, and June 2, 2024, are eligible for TK for the 2023-2024 school year. https://www.eusd.org/page/tk-k-special-education-preschool-new-student-registration-for-2023-2024

Happy Read Across America Day! We celebrated our love of books and reading at Oak Hill Elementary, where the Otters 🦦enjoyed books with special guest readers. Among the visitors were Superintendent Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Laura Philyaw, and Escondido Mayor Dane White. 📚💙📖 #ChooseEUSD #LearnwithEUSD #ReadwithEUSD #ReadAcrossAmerica2023

We loved seeing community members come out for our hiring fair today, thank you for braving the wet weather! In case you missed it, you can find all of our employment opportunities online. https://www.edjoin.org/EUSDWorkforUs Current vacancies include special education teachers and paraeducators, school psychologists, school social workers, and speech language pathologists. For the 2023-2024 school year, we are recruiting for electives teachers in dance, art, music, choir, and drama; general education teachers for elementary and middle schools; and teachers specializing in math, science, physical education, or dual language. #ChooseEUSD #WorkwithEUSD

In EUSD, our students have our hearts. 💕🍎💕 #LearnwithEUSD #LovegrowsinEUSD #valentinesday

Framework for the future: The 2022-2023 Design Team, which kicked off in late September, has been collaborating with stakeholders representing all areas of the EUSD community to focus on developing and refining the EUSD school experience so that all our students can be successful. The team has been working with facilitators from the Learner-Centered Collaborative to guide us on defining whole-learner outcomes. Now it’s time to share the progress in work we are doing! I am excited to share with you the EUSD Framework for the Future website set up by LCC. It’s packed with a detailed breakdown of our work. Once you’ve reviewed the progress, be sure to share your feedback by clicking the form under the Learner Profile tab. I look forward to your thoughts on this forward-thinking work! https://sites.google.com/learnercentered.org/eusd-framework/overview?pli=1

Take a seat at our LCAP table! Your Voice Matters: Join EUSD for our community LCAP meetings: • Thursday, February 2, at Pioneer Elementary School, 980 North Ash Street. • Tuesday, February 21, at Bear Valley Middle School, 3003 Bear Valley Parkway. All meetings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the school's Multipurpose Room. Child care and translation services will be provided. No RSVP necessary. •••  Join the Escondido Union School District for community meetings as we gather input for the continuing development of our Local Control Accountability Plan. EUSD parents, guardians, students, employees, and community members are encouraged to participate in these valuable conversations focused on outlining educational priorities. #ChooseEUSD #LearnwithEUSD #EUSDyourvoicematters #EUSDLCAP #LCAP

Meet our specialty schools! Limitless Learning Academy is an EUSD school of choice for grades Kindergarten through 8. The hallmark of Limitless Learning Academy’s educational experience is individualized learning in a small-school environment. Limitless Learning offers an innovative blended learning program: Students are in class online from home in the morning, and join enrichment activities and academic support either online or in person on campus in the afternoons. Students receive live online instruction every morning with their grade-level classroom teacher. Personalized academic supports include mentor meetings with their teacher and specialized intervention time in the afternoons. Enrichment activities – including STEM and art – can be done on campus or independently at home. The program is a great match for students who are independently motivated and engaged in school, and for parents who enjoy partnering with their child’s teacher. Enrollment in LLA does require an independent study contract, and regular attendance and participation is essential for success. “Our son has grown in so many aspects,” the mother of an LLA 5th-grader shared. “He has learned time management, self-discipline with his school work, computer skills, and patience. The teachers and staff at LLA are the best, and I commend them all for taking on such a new way of educating our kids.” We invite you to see for yourself what Limitless Learning Academy has to offer. Call 760-432-2388 to schedule a visit. Submit a School Choice application at eusd.org if you are interested in LLA for your child! https://www.eusd.org/o/lla https://www.eusd.org/page/registration-enrollment-school-choice-transfers

Work with EUSD: The next EUSD hiring fair is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, at the district office, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. Human Resources team members will guide individuals through the application process, including any necessary prescreening exams, for numerous essential full- and part-time positions across the district. Please review the event details and pre-register on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/hiring-events-333139 On-campus and district office positions include paraeducators, nutrition assistants, noontime supervisors, custodians, licensed vocational nurses, testing assistants, speech language pathology assistants, accountants, data technicians, bilingual family liaisons, and more. Employees who work more than five hours a day are eligible for enrollment in EUSD benefits and retirement programs.

Share your thoughts! As we develop a framework for the future, we are seeking your input on our district Local Control and Accountability Plan, known as the LCAP, which outlines services and programs we provide to our EUSD community. This framework, combined with your feedback, will inform decision-making and prioritization of services in our district, as well as assist us in plans to allocate resources from the MacKenzie Scott donation. Participate via the interactive platform Thoughtexchange and follow the discussion focused on this guiding question: What are the most important skills, supports, and experiences EUSD students would need to reach their unlimited potential? The Thoughtexchange will be available through January 31. Thoughtexchange is an interactive platform that provides an opportunity for you to share your thoughts, and to view and comment on the thoughts of others. We encourage you to return to the Thoughtexchange frequently to rate new ideas. Your confidential contribution to the conversation will help us improve programs and services to our students, families, and employees. We look forward to your thoughts! https://tejoin.com/scroll/809413540

Teacher Talissa Deramo listens as her 1st-graders sound out their words during an English Language Arts lesson on this beautiful morning at Limitless Learning Academy! Students at LLA are fully connected with their teachers and classmates even while they are learning from home. #ChooseEUSD #LearnwithEUSD #EUSDspecialtyschool #LearnwithLLA #hybridlearning #onlinelearning #onlineschool

We are thrilled to be part of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum's first For the Love of Learning STEMposium, bringing together leaders in early education to explore the science behind early childhood education fundamentals. Our superintendent, Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra, will present on bridging the gap between formal and informal learning institutions. EUSD is fortunate to have a meaningful partnership with the children's museum, whose programs have had a profound impact on our countless children in our community. EUSD is proud to provide quality early childhood education through our vibrant Transitional Kindergarten program and our top-rated preschool program. #ChooseEUSD #LearnwithEUSD #EUSDearlyeducation #earlyed

Thankful for a great opportunity! Escondido Union School District Presents: HIRING FAIR Tuesday November 29th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Join Us for an opportunity to meet with District personnel, complete an application, and be ready to start fresh in the New Year! WE OFFER: ~Competitive Pay ~ Great schedule ~Vacation, sick leave, 15 paid holidays ~Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance* ~District Paid Life Insurance* ~State Pension System (CalPERS)* ~Wellness Program *Eligible Employees Working 25+ hours/ week Carilyn Gilbert Education Center 2310 Aldergrove Ave. Escondido, CA 92029 For a complete list of opportunities or additional information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/hiring-events-333139

EUSD is so very thankful for our veterans!

Our preschoolers at Oak Hill Elementary make the most of a rainy day with indoor exercise play! #ChooseEUSD #LearnwithEUSD #preschool #earlyeducation

It’s a beautiful day to share good news! Stay tuned! #ChooseEUSD

We are thrilled to see our students highlighted on CBS 8 for an Innovate 8 feature about EUSD's partnership with Palomar Health for the Middle School Medical Discoveries Program! #ChooseEUSD Watch here: https://bit.ly/3saIwV2

We are so thankful to Food 4 Thought and our Nutrition Services team for bringing farm fresh produce and nutrition education to elementary schools. Our Nutrition Services team may be best known for providing healthy meals daily to thousands of students. But nutrition education is also an important aspect of the team’s work. The Nutrition Services team partnered with Fresno-based Food 4 Thought to bring a cross-curricular assembly to all 17 EUSD elementary schools. These lively assemblies include a farmers market set-up where students can shop for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to take home. Students are so excited by the vast selection of fruits and vegetables, including peaches, pluots, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, grapes, pears, cucumbers, and apples. Special shout-out to EUSD Nutrition Services Director Anna Scimone and her staff for bringing this program to our students, and for always encouraging healthy choices at meal times. 🥦🍎🥕🥒🍇 #ChooseEUSD #LearnwithEUSD #nutritioneducation #food4thought #farmtoschool @food4thought_llc

Superintendent Ibarra, was recognized by Supervisor Jim Desmond as a leader in our community in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022! #ChooseEUSD

San Diego Honda Dealers brought their Random Acts of Helpfulness Book Fair to North Broadway Elementary today! It’s been so fun to see our Broncos browse the book selection. 📚 Huge thanks to local Honda dealers for their support of our students’ love of reading! #ChooseEUSD #EUSDreads