Cougar Connection
November 26, 2023
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts
Principal's Message
Dear Diegueño Families -
I hope you've been fortunate enough to meet our new assistant principal, Staci Ortiz-Davis. What a blessing she has been to our campus! One of Ms. Ortiz's main responsibilities is campus safety, which includes far more than just student discipline. Ms. Ortiz recently started a new "positive referral" program. Several students have already been referred to the office for demonstrating outstanding character, perseverance, or acts of kindness. Students who receive this recognition get a "Paws-itive" referral certificate and a positive phone call home. Thank you, Ms. Ortiz.
I'd also like to recognize Diegueño Activities Director Dr. Casassa. She and our ASB leadership students started a brand new tradition with the First Annual Diegueño SK8 Day. Skate culture is a big part of the Encinitas vibe and it was in full force last week on campus. Rose Street Stakeshop's sponsored skaters demonstrated their "sick" tricks on our blacktop. Check out the photos below, including photos of Ms. Jones and her professional skater sons, Nico & Indy. More pics and videos can be found on our school Instagram page.
I hope you have had some nice moments with family and friends and we look forward to having students back on campus on Monday (Late Start). This Friday, we'll be hosting our monthly principal's coffee at 9:00 AM in the Learning Commons. Let me know what you'd like to learn about or celebrate by responding to this brief survey. The coffee will be preceded by a PTSA General Meeting at 8:30 AM.
Kindly,
Celeste Barnette, Ed.D.
Principal
(760) 944-1892 x6683
La Costa Canyon Campus Tour for Diegueño Students
LCC has scheduled a special campus tour for Diegueño students on Monday, November 27 beginning at 8:45 AM. This is a late start Monday for Diegueño. Our tardy bell will ring at 9:45 AM. Plan to meet Principal Conn at Maverick Park (right behind the administration building).
More campus tour dates and times:
La Costa Canyon (LCC) campus tour dates
San Dieguito Academy (SDA) campus tour dates
Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) campus tour dates
Torrey Pines (TP) campus tour dates
Earthquake Tower Simulator with Ms. Byrnes' Scientists
Diegueño's Annual Spelling Bee
Our Annual Spelling Bee will be held on Dec. 7 during CAT and lunch in the Learning Commons. Sign up to participate by clicking on the link below (before Dec. 1). See Ms. Smith with your questions (kari.smith@sduhsd.net).
8th Grade Yearbook Recognition Ads
8th grade parents - It's time to order your recognition ad in this year's yearbook for your promoting 8th grade student. Recognition ads are only $40. Orders must be placed by Feb. 1st.
Attendance Office Reminders
A friendly reminder that you must make arrangements, in advance, for all off-campus passes. To request an off-campus pass for medical appointments or for going out of town, you must call or email at least 48 hours in advance and include:
- Your student's first and last name
- Time and date for the pass
If you are picking up during nutrition break or lunch time, please remind your student to meet you in the attendance office for check-out. Your student is responsible to picking up their off-campus pass in the attendance office before school on the day of pick up.
UPCOMING DATES
- Monday, November 27 - Late Start (9:45 tardy bell)
- Friday, December 1 - PTSA General Meeting 8:30 in Learning Commons
- Friday, December 1 - Bagels with Dr. Barnette Principal's Coffee 9:00 AM in Learning Commons
- Monday, Dec. 4 - Dec. 8 - Rady Children's Toy/Crayola Drive
- Wednesday, Dec. 6 - Winter Drama Performance 6:00 p.m. in Cougar Hall
- Monday, Dec. 11 - Late Start (9:45 tardy bell)
- Thursday, Dec. 7 - Spelling Bee during CAT
- Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Winter Band Concert - 6:30 p.m. in Cougar Hall
- Thursday, Dec. 21 - 1st Semester Ends - Minimum Day (12:25 dismissal)
- Friday, Dec. 22 - Jan. 9 - Winter Break (No School)
- Wednesday, Jan. 10 - 1st Day of 2nd Semester Break (Single Period)
- Thursday, Jan. 11 - Periods 1, 3, 5,
- Friday, Jan. 12 - Periods 2, 4, 6
DISTRICT & COMMUNITY NEWS
English as a Second Language Classes - FREE
Las clases gratuitas de inglés como segundo idioma comienzan en enero de 2024
Big 8 Winter Sport Tryouts
Boys Basketball - December 4, 5, & 7
Girls Field Hockey - December 4, 5, 7, 11, 12 & 14
Running Club - First day December 5 (No Cuts)
SDUHSD Part Time Job Opportunities
San Dieguito UHSD has part-time opportunities available for Special Education Instructional Assistants, Bilingual Instructional Assistants, and Nutrition Services Assistants. Please visit the link below for a list of all available positions.
STAY CONNECTED TO DIEGUEÑO
During the school year you will receive this Cougar Connection newsletter every week. This is an important way to stay updated about what’s happening on campus and to learn how to set your child up for success. Other ways to stay connected include:
Bookmark our school website
Subscribe to the Diegueño events calendar
Follow the official Diegueño Instagram account
Follow the official ASB Instagram account
Download the Parent Square app to get his newsletter sent directly to your phone (Apple App Store; Google Play)
Download the Membership Toolkit app to access the private school directory if you joined PTSA (Apple App Store; Google Play)