Week at a Glance - October 26th

We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week at NB Ranch this week of October 26th - October 30th. Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign where schools unite to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The theme for this year’s Red Ribbon Week is Make a Difference, Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!
This campaign allows us to educate students about a healthy and drug-free lifestyle, while helping our school remain safe from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. We have a fun schedule of activities, classroom lessons, and spirit days planned for Red Ribbon Week.

Fall Festival Parade of Characters
We start the day with a Parade of Characters on the upper blacktop from 8:15 - 8:45 AM.
Students are invited to dress up as their favorite show or movie character.
Families are encouraged to join us for the parade. Family viewing areas are the sidewalk above the blacktop and the ramps on the side. Parking is very limited. Staff will be parking on the lower blacktop to allow for some extra visitor parking, but walking from the park or Country Club Lane is recommended. Please do not park in the drive-through drop-off lanes.
Students should arrive at school in their costumes and have a set of clothes to change into following the parade. Students may place costumes in their backpacks or an extra bag from home. Please see the map for family viewing.

Costume Expectations: To promote a safe and responsible school culture at NB Ranch, we ask that students dress culturally sensitively, free of blood, with no weapons of any kind, and NO MASKS will be allowed. Large costume accessories and masks that make it difficult for students to see or walk safely should not be worn at school.

We know our students are excited about their holiday candy. For safety, please refrain from bringing candy to school. We recommend inspecting your child’s treats to ensure that there are no tricks. Check to ensure that all candy is commercially wrapped and that it is, in fact, candy.
There are many reasons we do not allow candy, but the main reasons are that it usually creates sharing or students consuming large amounts of sugar. We also do not allow students to bring sodas, energy drinks, or full-size bags of chips.

First off, a huge thank you for making our High 5 Challenge in the beginning of the year such a success! Seeing so many of our students in class every single day for the first five weeks was fantastic.

As we mentioned at the start of the year, we took your feedback from last spring to heart regarding how we celebrate attendance. We know that strict 'Perfect Attendance' rewards can create unfair pressure when kids are genuinely sick and need to stay home. That is why we moved away from 'Perfect Attendance' and are focusing on 'Outstanding Attendance.' We want our Broncos at school every day they are healthy and able, but your child's health always comes first.

This year, we are encouraging everyone to 'Strive for 5 (or Less)!' To recognize consistent, healthy attendance, students can earn an Outstanding Attendance Bronco Tag at each milestone:

• 1st Trimester: 1 or fewer days absent
• 2nd Trimester: 3 or fewer total days absent
• End of Year: 5 or fewer total days absent

Thank you for working with us to build great habits and keep our school community healthy and thriving!

North Broadway PTA Winter Fundraiser

All of our students should've received their fundraiser packets last week.
ORDERS DUE BY: 11/10/2026
REGISTER, SHARE, & SHOP: by following the link to their website shop.com (opens in a new tab)
With your help, we will be raising money for field trips, family engagement activities, NB Ranch supplies & more! We are asking every student to REGISTER & SHARE with 5 or more supporters to reach our group goal! We are counting on these funds for the benefit of every child. This funding does not come from other sources, so your participation, at any level, is very helpful! Thank you for your support!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. REGISTER today at ShopFund.com to sell online using our group code RUPTJ
2. Use the included order form to sell items in person - checks can be made payable to: North Broadway PTA. Order forms must be turned in by Tuesday, 11/10/2026

800+ items available online PLUS take your order form to work, practice & other places to raise more!

Questions? Reach out to Christiana Moen at [email protected] or (818)468-9737
Believe Kids provides prizes for selling the following number of items: 1, 3, 6, 11, 16, 24, 40, 60, 80, 100, & 175 (prizes vary based on availability)

Work for EUSD
Save the date for the district's next hiring fair! On Tuesday, October 27, Human Resources team members will be on hand to guide individuals seeking classified positions through the application process.
The hiring event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the district office, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. Walk-ins are welcome for numerous essential full- and part-time positions across the district. View this flyer for details on classified positions (PDF) (opens in a new tab), Spanish Flyer (PDF) (opens in a new tab); employees who work more than five hours a day are eligible for enrollment in EUSD benefits and retirement programs.

City library programs: Join the Escondido Public Library in celebrating Día de los Muertos on Sunday, November 1, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Turrentine Room (2nd Floor). Enjoy a beautiful live performance by Ballet Folklórico Sangre Mestiza and take part in honoring loved ones through a community ofrenda that will be on display for two weeks. This free, family-friendly event is a wonderful way to experience the beauty, tradition, and culture of Día de los Muertos. Dia De Los Muertos (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Need more info?If you like to see more detailed information, check
this link to our October newsletter: Link to our newsletter (opens in a new tab)