Coyote Connection

Dear Reidy Creek Families,

Today marks the end of the first trimester of the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers have been working hard over the last few weeks to reassess all students' progress toward grade-level standards. As with any communication around progress, it is our goal to ensure that families understand what is specifically expected of each child and how well he or she is progressing toward meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

The goal for all Reidy Creek students is to meet end-of-year standards by the end of Trimester 3. Report cards will be sent home with all students on Friday, November 21th, in a small envelope inside their homework folder. We ask that all parents sign and return the envelope by Tuesday, December 1st, indicating that you received the report card. If you have any questions regarding your child's progress, please contact your classroom teacher. Report cards are a wonderful opportunity to sit with your child, celebrate the hard work they’ve put in this year, and set both academic and social goals for Trimester 2.

This week, our top fundraising classes from the Bubble Run got to participate in glow in the dark bowling. Classes had so much fun participating in this activity!

As a reminder, next Friday, November 20th, is a minimum day, and dismissal is at 12:20.

We hope to see many of you at our Movie Night tonight at 5:30 to watch Home Alone, but if you can't make it, have a great weekend, and we'll see you on Monday!

Dr. Megan Loh
Principal

Please join us in supporting our local EUSD community through Project Success! Reidy Creek will be hosting a Canned Food Drive from November 16th–21st. We’re hoping to collect non-expired canned goods to help families in need this season.

Donations can be dropped off in the bus loop, in front of the library, or in the front office. Thank you for your generosity and support!.

The Reidy Creek Giving Tree is up and running! This annual event is an opportunity for our community to come together and support families in need by purchasing gifts and essential items during the holiday season.

Participation in the Giving Tree will help bring extra joy and in some cases much needed relief. Participation is completely voluntary; there is no obligation to pick an ornament. Our Giving Tree is located in the front office.

If you would like to donate to our Giving Tree, starting Friday, November 13th, you can pick up an ornament to select one or more student’s gifts to sponsor! Each gift has been assigned a specific ornament. Please sign your name and contact information on the sign up sheet. Drop off your wrapped gift along with the ornament in the front office by Monday, December 14th.

For more information, visit this Giving Tree (opens in a new tab) link.

Many of our EXPLORE classes are ending this week! Please take a look at the schedule below.

Ending Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Little Scientists
Rugby
Lovely Leaps - Performance 3:15pm in courtyard on Tues, Nov. 17
Eco Art - Art Showcase 3:00pm in Room 24
Jr. Shark Tank with Mr. Vieaux
Talk and Build with Mrs. Clemons/Mrs. Zook

Ending Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Lab Rats
ER Soccer
Center Stage Productions - Performance is on Monday, Nov. 16 5:00pm in MPR (cast party is on Wed. Nov. 18)
Minecraft Learning Adventures with Mrs. Clemons and Mrs. Camejo
Read and Create with Mrs. Cordova
Incredible Readers and Writers w/Colorful Creations with Mrs. Kurka
Reading Rangers with Mrs. Morey
Math Robots with Ms. Plascencia
Minecraft Math with Mrs. Washington/Mrs. BakerArt
Journaling with Mrs. Stewart

Ending Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Mudmasters with Mrs. Grossmann
Lego Lab with Ms. Sullivan
Minecraft Mine with Mrs. Cooney
Artful Readers with Mrs. Escalona
Block by Block Words with Mrs. Kerr
Rockett’s Readers with Ms. Rockett

Ending Friday, December 11, 2026
Mathcraft Academy with Mrs. Cooney
Phonics Fun and Imagination Station with Mrs. James
Creative Calculations with Mrs. Kerr
Diamond Art with Ms. Sullivan

Ending Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Allegro Strings/Violin - Performance time TBD**

During December, students will take the second iReady Diagnostic test for the year. This test, in both reading and math, is a great measure to see the progress that students have made since the beginning of the year and how they are progressing towards grade-level standards. This year, classroom teachers have been closely monitoring iReady progress and working with students to set individual goals towards reaching both their typical and stretch growth. Once the test is complete, students will also receive adjusted lessons based on their overall placement.

The iReady testing window will be from December 1st-December 18th. Classroom teachers will be sending more specific information regarding testing dates once we return from Thanksgiving break. Please make sure that your child gets a good night's sleep, eats a hearty breakfast, and arrives at school on time on the day of the test. All students will need to complete the second diagnostic before winter break.

Hello Reidy Creek Families!

Field Trip Chaperone Reminders:
As field trips are in full swing, please keep in mind that EUSD has changed their Volunteer policies this school year and any parent/ guardian wanting to attend a field trip as a chaperone will need to be cleared as a Level 1 volunteer, which requires providing negative TB test results (dated within the last 60 days). All updated information can be found on our District website (opens in a new tab).

Supporting Families During the Holiday Season:
As we go into the holiday season, there may be some families facing food, housing or other uncertainties. One of the Family Liaison’s roles is to connect families to community resources, like affordable internet, housing and food resources.

Below are a few local food resources, but please do not hesitate to reach out to the school and ask for Yesenia Martinez for other resources.

Food Resources by Location - 211 (opens in a new tab)
Food Resources for Federal Employees - JFSSD (opens in a new tab)
Food Locator Map- San Diego Food Bank (opens in a new tab)
Food Distributions (including all members of the military, veterans, national guard, reservists, and their families) – Feeding San Diego (opens in a new tab)Community (opens in a new tab)

Lost & Found
Our Lost and Found has been placed out in front of the school. We want to make sure these items get back to their rightful owners before we leave for Thanksgiving Break. Please stop by the Lost and Found before or after school to check for: Jackets and sweatshirts, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. Anything left after Friday, November 20th will be donated.

Volunteer Opportunities
Below are all our current volunteer opportunities:

Recess Reimagined Sign-Up (opens in a new tab) - Every Friday during recess

Yesenia Martinez
Your proud Reidy Creek Family Liaison

Mark your calendar for the following future events:

11/13: Outdoor Movie Night 5:30pm
11/16-11/20: Canned Food Drive
11/16: First Grade Children's Museum Workshop
11/16: School Site Council Meeting #2
11/16: CSP Performance 5pm
11/17: TK/K Fire Safety Assembly
11/17: Eco Art Explore Class 3pm-4pm
11/17: Lovely Leaps 3:15
11/19: TK Fall Performance 5:30pm
11/20: Minimum Day (Dismissal at 12:20)
11/20: Report Cards Issued
11/23-11/27: No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/30: School Resumes

Reidy Creek Elementary School
Location: 2869 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026, USA (opens in a new tab)
Phone: 7607395800