Tonight (February 5th, 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
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To avoid losing items, please make sure to tag your student's name on their school items and they will be immediately returned to them.
Thank you very much and have a great night!
Watch Kindergartner Phil and hear how he SAVED A LIFE after completing Finn’s Mission!
Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off! Sign up TODAY!
Let’s promote healthy & happy hearts while raising donations for the American Heart Association to fight America’s #1 and #4 killers, heart disease and stroke! Our school can also earn funding and PE equipment along the way!
Goals & Celebrations:
If 300 students SIGN UP for the Kids Heart Challenge, Principal Mrs. Wrzeski will get SILLY STRINGED at Morning Assembly on Thursday 2/12! Students who COMPLETE Finn’s Mission will get to sit in the FRONT ROW while she gets SILLY STRINGED!
3 Things to do TODAY!
1. Download the AHA Schools app.
2. Give or Get a Donation! SEND 5 texts or emails to friends & family asking for support
3. Start Finn’s Mission where students become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.
dressing up for the Kindness Spirit Days!
Tuesday, January 27th - Ride the Wave of Kindness, wear beach/surf attire (no swimsuits or flip flops).
Wednesday, January 28th - Work Out Problems, wear workout/sports clothing.
Thursday, January 29th - Wild About Kindness, wear animal print clothing.
Friday, January 30th - Dreaming of Kindness, wear pajamas (no slippers).
Babies in many areas of San Diego lack appropriate items of clothing to help them stay warm and thrive during their first year.
Gently Hugged collects very gently used or new infant clothing in Newborn to 12 month sizes along with baby blankets, burp cloths, bibs, socks, shoes, hats, jackets, and small board books. We are unable to accept equipment or large items.
Enough essential items for a baby’s first year are packed into a bag and then distributed by nurses and social workers to low-income, military, and disadvantaged families. Distribution sites include Hospitals, Public Health Regional Centers, Clinics & Social Service Agencies.
Visit www.gentlyhugged.org for more information about this outstanding organization.
Thank you for your help! Donated items are tax deductible. Receipts available
Tonight (January 20th, 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
Want to make a difference in just 45 minutes? Join the Playground Pals! We're looking for parents and community members to join us for recess on the big playground with 1st-5th grade.
• When: Every Friday morning from 9:45 - 10:30 AM.
• What: To lead basketball, spin the jump rope, start a kickball game, or just help kids feel seen and included.
• Commitment: Flexible! Come every week or just once, you decide.
• Experience: None needed! You don't need to be an athlete to have an impact!
• Why Join? To help create a Safe & Fun Environment for everyone, as well as to Boost Social Interaction & Self-Esteem, See your Student in Action, Support the Bernardo Community, but best of all, to create fun memories with your student.
Sign Up with the link below if you have Volunteer Level 2 clearance; Already signed up? Email Adriana at acarpio@eusd.org to RSVP, or just pop in on any given Friday at 9:40am to get checked in. Not sure about your clearance? Just call the Front Office at (760) 432-2700. Can't wait to see you at the playground!
Bernardo Playgroung Pals sign up form
COMPACT - Families First - **Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance Program**
The Families First Initiative is designed to prevent homelessness by offering support to at-risk families in Escondido. With targeted workshops, financial assistance, housing stability planning, and workforce development, this initiative aims to equip families with the tools and resources they need to maintain housing and achieve long-term stability.
Walk-ins Welcome: Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Alternate Fridays by Appointment Only
Core Services Offered:
* Utility Assistance (Water not eligible)
* Rental and Mortgage Assistance
* Wraparound Case Management offering long-term coordination and accountability
Requirements to be eligible:
* Household resides in Escondido
* Meet the AMI 80% or lower
* Documented COVID impact
* Household must have late payment notice from property or utility company
2025 Area Median Income (AMI) for San Diego County is **$130,800**
We are located at: 355 W Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
To find out if you qualify or for more information: call (442) 351-0999 or email to housingecc@educationcompact.org
Escondido Rental and Utility Assistance COVID-19 Relief form
Now's the time to add all the photos you have taken of your children so that they can get in the Yearbook! You can use the photo uploader link below or feel free to email them to yearbook@bernardopta.org. Make these memories last in the Bernardo Yearbook!
https://uploads.picabooyearbooks.com/10132361/
School Events:
School Spirit
Family Lunch Day
Fall Festival
Biz Town
Safety Patrol/Greeters
Teddy Bear Picnic
Field Trips
Garden Club
School social events
Learning to Relax Through Mindfulness – January 2026
Presented by Certified Meditation Instructors
San Diego County Office of Education
Future Without Boundaries
Free Virtual Classes for Parents & Guardians
Learn practical tools to reduce stress, foster kindness, and live with an open heart.
Each session explores mindfulness techniques to cultivate compassion, empathy, and harmony for a happier, healthier life.
Topics include:
Stress management & relaxation
Observing emotions without judgment
Building empathy & compassion
Living in harmony & ethical values
Register today and bring mindfulness to your family!
Session Dates & Topics
Jan 8: What Tenderness Can Teach Us
Jan 15: Developing Harmony
Jan 22: Inviting Your Heart into Meditation
Jan 29: Developing Good Values
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM (Virtual)
Spanish interpretation will be available for all sessions.
Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-274472
Questions? Email: ecampos@sdcoe.net
Thanks to our amazing school community, last year we were able to collect over 1,000 books that were distributed to other schools within EUSD! This year we are collecting books not only for elementary, but middle school & high school as well. So start looking through your home library and feel free to bring us your like new/gently used books.
Starting this week we will have a collection box in the front office. We will continue to collect books through the book fair in April. Thank you for supporting our community!
Today is the LAST DAY to sign your child up for an after school EXPLORE class that will run from January 26th-March 27th! Sign up with the link below:
Bernardo After School Enrichment Class - Student Interest Form
We are also so excited to have one more enrichment class added that is NOT on the Google form called: EXPLORING the Garden: Plants and Pollinators on Monday/Wednesday for TK-2 grade
Do you want to see how our garden comes to life? Join us for an amazing 9-week adventure! You’ll jump into fun weekly STEM activities to see how these tiny friends help our garden grow and thrive.
If interested, please email bernardoexplore@gmail.com to sign-up!
Watching a hockey game surely can't be beat.
On January 31st, in the Pechanga Arena,
It is a Star Wars Game Night so we hope to see ya'll there!
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See flyer for full details and how to purchase tickets!
If you have any questions, please contact Shiela Agamao at fundraising@bernardopta.org
2025 is almost over, why not start 2026 with a blast and become a Playground Pal?! If you have an hour to spare on any given Friday, you love kids, and love to play outdoors, please let us know by completing the interest form below to help us plan your participation. Our Family Liaison, Adriana Carpio, will reach out to those who show interest to facilitate the process.
Please note that in order to participate in this opportunity, parents will need to be cleared as a Level 2 Volunteer through the District. If you are already cleared, you can show up as early as Friday, January 9, 2026!
Click here for the Playground Pals Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwG-aWqy28wrMEzF2JnFoL931YlzrZj5zcQqlEmaUWBP0A1A/viewform
Click here to complete the Volunteer Application:
https://www.eusd.org/page/volunteering
If you have any questions, please contact Adriana Carpio, our Family Liaison at acarpio@eusd.org
Bernardo, time is flying by, and now that you are on a break, please don't forget to submit your pictures for the Yearbook!
Submit photos for these events so that your children can shine in the yearbook! The more photos we have the more kiddos that make the pages!
Fall Festival, Family Night Outs, Halloween Costume Parade, Field Trips, Back to School Night, Teddy Bear Picnic, Family Lunch Day, Book Fair, Morning Greeters, etc, etc, etc... You get the picture right?! ;)
Please upload through the link below or send to yearbook@bernardopta.org
https://uploads.picabooyearbooks.com/10132361/
This spring, we are excited to offer free after-school classes provided by outside vendors as well as Bernardo teachers. If you are interested in having your child participate, please click the link below for class and registration information.
Please note that the deadline to apply is 1/9/26. Space is limited, and a waitlist may be created based on overall interest.
English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrxE_eJWz7fkW8khwc3xMv376PD35xzW1CIRkhKJFtp8HOHQ/viewform
Español: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScffuy4o6hW8wufHvpMWFf4w_Sdg65BnoWEkMjpfWAi_Ei1LA/viewform
If you have any questions about these classes, please contact one of our ELOP coordinators:
Karen Charles or Marisa Palmquist: bernardoexplore@gmail.com
Bernardo, don't forget to head on over to Chuck E. Cheese TODAY, 19th, from 3-9pm for our Family Night Out and enjoy a fun lunch/dinner before you go Holiday Shopping!
"Turning Fun into Funds™ CHUCK E. CHEESE DONATES 20% ON ALL EVENT SALES!
Mention Bernardo when ordering or bring this flyer to Chuck E. Cheese for 10 FREE PLAY POINTS
Limit 1 flyer per child. Valid only during fundraising events. Activation of play card required.
©2023 CEC Ent. Inc. All rights reserved.
Event Address: 1126 West Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
To find out more, check out chuckecheese.com
Thank you all for supporting our school! Happy Holidays!
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