Encinitas Union School District

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Katie Andan has been named as a San Diego County Teacher of the Year! After being selected as the EUSD Teacher of the Year, Katie completed an extensive application process and was interviewed by a panel of judges including representatives from SDCOE, the 9th District PTA, and districts throughout the county. The five teachers chosen to represent the county were selected for their incredible passion, dedication, and the impact they have had on their students throughout their career. Katie will now move forward to the state level representing EUSD and San Diego County!

Katie is more than deserving of this distinguished award and exemplifies everything it means to ignite the limitless potential of all learners. Katie’s goal as a teacher is for her students to feel safe, seen, and heard every day, and in every situation. She has taught 5th grade at La Costa Heights Elementary for the past 12 years and has 20 years of classroom experience. Drawing from a teaching career that spans the globe, Katie showcases different perspectives and helps her students understand and practice empathy. At the end of each school day, Katie hopes kids leave her classroom feeling like they contributed, learned something new, exhibited critical thinking, held themselves to high expectations, and are excited to come back the next day. Congratulations, Katie! 🎉

Thank you to the San Diego County Office of Education and our amazing LCH students and staff for making the announcement so special!

🌎 Join us at Farm Lab for the fifth annual Ecoliteracy Showcase on Wednesday, May 6! Learn how EUSD Global Citizens are taking the lead in reducing waste, preventing pollution, caring for the health of our planet, and more!

Join us for the last free EUSD parent workshop of the year!

Presented by the San Diego District Attorney's Office, this informative workshop is designed to help parents recognize and understand the risks of drug use and va**ng.

Free and Open to All EUSD Parents and Guardians

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary 
8000 Calle Acervo, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Translation and Childcare Will Be Provided
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Taller para Padres: Conciendia Acerca De Las Dr**as

En colaboración con la Oficina de Fiscalía del Distrito de San Diego, les invitamos a participar en un taller gratuito para padres del EUSD sobre concienciación acerca de las dr**as. Impartido por la fiscal del distrito Brooke Tafreshi, este taller informativo está diseñado para ayudar a los padres a reconocer y comprender los riesgos del consumo de dr**as y del vapeo. 

Gratis y Abierto para todos los Padres y Tutores Legales de EUSD

Fecha: Miércoles 15 de abril del 2026 
Horario: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lugar: Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
8000 Calle Acervo, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Se proporcionará Cuidado de Niños e interpretación

Say hello to the school tour guides at OPE! 👋 School tours for next year’s incoming families have been in full swing across the district, and at OPE, the tours are completely student-led, with support from Principal Kay. Prospective families are welcomed by student ambassadors who greet visitors, deliver a thoughtfully prepared presentation, and guide guests on a campus tour.

Selected through an application process these student tour guides showcase their confidence as skilled communicators and demonstrate perfect professionalism on every tour. Families consistently leave inspired by the authentic, firsthand perspective shared by the students, while also getting an up-close look at the empowered learning environment that makes EUSD so special. We love seeing student leadership in action!

In partnership with the National Conflict Resolution Center, please join us for a free EUSD parent workshop. The Bystander Challenge is an interactive workshop that teaches parents and caregivers how to respond to bullying and inappropriate comments. Learn effective strategies to take action safely and confidently in these situations while building skills you can share with your children.

Date: Wednesday, February 25th
Location: El Camino Creek 
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Childcare and translation will be provided.

PLEASE RSVP AT THE LINK IN OUR BIO, or at https://forms.gle/cjXCiiARoBB4GMR7A
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Únase a nosotros en nuestro segundo taller en colaboración con el National Conflict Resolution Center. El Desafío del Espectador es un taller interactivo que enseña a los padres, madres y cuidadores cómo responder cuando ocurre acoso escolar o se hacen comentarios inapropiados. Obtenga estrategias prácticas y efectivas para actuar de manera segura y con confianza. También desarrollará habilidades que podrá compartir con su hijo(a) y contribuirá a fortalecer una comunidad más respetuosa

Fecha: Miércoles, 25 de Febrero
Lugar: El Camino Creek
Hora: 5:00 p. m. – 7:00 p. m.

Se proporcionará cuidado de niños y servicios de traducción.

Por favor, confirma tu asistencia en el enlace de nuestra biografía o en https://forms.gle/cjXCiiARoBB4GMR7A.

Don't forget! There is no school on Monday, February 16th, or Tuesday, February 17th for Presidents' Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend! See you back, next Wednesday!

Student leaders from Flora Vista joined MTSS TOSA Elizabeth Erbes and Principal Oyagi to present at the February Board meeting. They showcased their Safe School Ambassadors program and introduced Fun Fun Friends, a recess initiative they designed especially for kindergarten students.

Fun Fun Friends is a student-led effort where upper-grade students organize structured games and create meaningful connection opportunities for kindergarteners once a week during recess. Not only does the program provide a more fun and inclusive recess experience for younger students, but it also gives these leaders the opportunity to grow as wellness advocates, confident collaborators, and skilled communicators.

This initiative is a perfect example EUSD’s core values of joy, belonging, innovation, and service in action. Way to go, Falcons!

One thing about EUSD that has always been true: you can find kindness everywhere you go. ❤️ As part of Ocean Knoll’s Kindness Week, the entire school wore red t-shirts and came together to form a heart. We’re grateful for our students and staff who consistently strive to bring more joy, compassion, and kindness into the world each and every day.

As January closes out, we want to take this opportunity to honor our Board of Trustees as part of National School Board Recognition Month.

Their leadership and dedication continues to support the well-being of our students, staff, and the entire EUSD community. We are incredibly fortunate to have a Board that is so passionate about ensuring our schools meet the needs of every student and family. Thank you for all you do!

Pictured from left to right:
-Tom Morton: President
-Marlon Taylor: Vice President
-Marla Strich: Clerk
-Monica Lee: Board Trustee
-Emily Andrade: Board Trustee

🚨Registration for new students for the 2026-2027 school year will open on Monday, February 2, 2026. This is for new incoming students only (not returning students).

Those eligible for enrollment include:
- Students turning 5 on or before September 1, 2026
- Current residents within EUSD boundaries
- New incoming EUSD students of any grade

For more information and to enroll online, visit eusd.net/registration.
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Las inscripciones para los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso para el año escolar, 2026-2027, iniciarán el lunes 3 de febrero de 2026. Estas inscripciones son solamente para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso, no para los estudiantes que actualmente asisten a nuestras escuelas.

Los estudiantes que son elegibles para inscribirse 
-Estudiantes que cumplirán 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre del 2026.
- Estudiantes que residen dentro de los límites del Distrito escolar EUSD.
- Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a EUSD a cualquier grado.

Para más información y para registrarse en linea visiten el sitio:  eusd.net/registration.