Our amazing 8th grade WEB leaders hosted their very first holiday team-building event for our 6th graders, and it was a smashing success!
The energy was contagious as the students participated in fun games, bonding activities, and holiday-themed challenges. It was wonderful to see our older students step up as mentors, creating a warm and welcoming environment for our younger ones.
A huge thank you to our WEB leaders and their teacher leaders, Ms. Campa and Ms. Terry for their enthusiasm and leadership, and to all the students who made the day memorable! This is just the beginning of a fantastic journey together. Here’s to building friendships and making lasting memories!
From our joyous winter concert to the prestigious Tri awards, the creative Barter market, and the engaging Gathering Blue book club family night, student leadership ASB dance and WEB holiday event, the generosity of our families at our Cookie Walk, well we’ve come together to do great things. It was certainly a month of many magical memories and each event contributed to an unforgettable December.
As we enter this winter recess, I wish you all a joyful and restful break. Spend cherished moments with your loved ones, and take the time to rejuvenate. We are looking forward to new adventures and continued success in the new year.
Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership.
Happy holidays to you and your families from the our Rincon Team.
Parent to Parent: New Year, New Skills!
Join us for a FREE 4-session series designed to help strengthen parent-teen relationships and navigate the challenging yet exciting teen years with confidence.
When: Every Wednesday, January 7–January 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: Del Dios Academy Library
Address: 1400 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92029
Topics Covered:
• Establish core family values
• Navigate teen conversations with confidence
• Manage screen time and address cyberbullying
• Prioritize parent self-care
Enjoy free coffee and pastries and a chance to win raffle prizes!
For more information: 760-258-4780
RSVP to secure your spot by scanning the QR code or use this LINK
Parents who RSVP by January 2, 2026 will receive an additional raffle ticket!
EXPLORE After School Program
January 26 – March 27
Teacher-led classes (some may extend March 30 – May 1)
American Sign Language – M/W, Room 17
Weights – M/W, Weight Room
Bulldog Color Guard – Fridays, Room 57
Design for the Streets – Wednesdays, Room 5
Art Studio – Wednesdays, Room 7
Beginner Ukulele – T/F, Room 6
GOTR – Mondays, Room 29 (2 hours)
E-Sports – M/T/W, Room 3
Vendor-Led Classes:
Lovely Leaps Sideline Cheer Dance – M/W, Room 28
Flag Rugby – M/W, PE Field
Skateboarding (90 min) – Mondays, PE Blacktop
Mathnasium – M/W or T/F, Library
Tradicion Mexicana / Ballet Folklorico (90 min) – T/F, Room 28
Escondido Soccer Club – T/F, PE Field
EcoArt – T/F, Room 44
Fashion Design – Embroidery – T/F, Room 37
RoboQuest with Treobytes – T/F, Room 40
Girls Inc (90 min) – Fridays, Room 16
Science of Cooking – T/F, Room 46
Interested in joining?
Learn more about the classes and add your child to the interest form by scanning the QR code or use this Link
Rincon Middle School Spirit Week is happening December 15–19! Join us for five festive days of holiday cheer:
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Monday, Dec 15: Holiday Wear
Tuesday, Dec 16: “Twinkle Toes” Fluffy Socks
Wednesday, Dec 17: Holiday Headwear
Thursday, Dec 18: Santa vs. Grinch — Red vs. Green
Friday, Dec 19: Pajama Day
Let’s show our Bulldog spirit and celebrate the season before winter break!
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!
