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Open House
Esqueda will be conducting two Open House nights. The first one is on Thursday, April 18 for Grades TK-4. The second Open House will be on Thursday, April 25 for grades 5-8. Both events will begin with a general meeting at 5:30 in the MPR. The classroom visitations will be from 6:00-7:00 PM.
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Neighborhood Walk
Come join us on Saturday, February 23 as we will meet to walk the Esqueda neighborhood to share about all the wonderful things happening at our school. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and we will begin walking through the neighborhood around 9 AM.
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School Choice Fair
Come visit the Esqueda table at the SAUSD School Choice Fair from 1-6 PM at the Main Place Mall on Saturday, January 26th. We will be located on the first floor.
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Intermediate Music Concert
Please come to the MPR on Monday, December 10 at 6 PM to hear the Intermediate Music Classes perform some Holiday songs and other music.
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Intramural Sports
Join us in supporting the Esqueda Girls' Soccer Team and Boys' Basketball Team as they compete against SAUSD schools at Valley High School on Saturday, Dec. 12. The boys play at 8:30 and 10:10. The girls play at 9:20 and 11:00.
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Student Free Day/Conference Week
On Monday, December 3, there is no school due to Parent Conferences. There will be modified days all week from Tuesday, 12/4 - Friday, 12/7
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Girls' Volleyball Team wins City Championship
The Esqueda Girls' Volleyball Team won the City Championship on Saturday, October 6 at Valley High School. After defeating Santiago in the semifinals, the girls pushed on to defeat Spurgeon in the finals. Congratulations to Coach Lee and Coach Reyes along with the outstanding volleyball team. Go Huskies!
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Speech and Debate
Congratulations to our Speech and Debate Team. 16 of the 23 team members advanced to the semi-final round and 4 made it to the finals! Congratulations to Mauricio Herrera who was awarded 1st place in the Novice Prose category. Congratulations to Mr. Golding and the entire team!
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Back to School Night
Esqueda will be hosting Back to School Night on two different nights. We welcome families of grades TK-4 on Thursday, August 30 and families of grades 5-8 on Thursday, September 6. Both evenings will start with a general meeting in the MPR at 5:30 p.m. and classroom visitations will be from 6-7:00 p.m. Don't forget that the PTA will be selling food and other items during the night. We look forward to seeing all of you.
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Modified Day
We will have a modified day on Friday, August 31 following the Back to School Night, but we will have a regular school day on Friday, September 7 following the second Back to School Night
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First Day of School
We are excited to see everyone back on Monday, August 13 for the first day of school for the 2018-2019 School Year. The bell schedules will remain the same as last year, so please make sure that you get to school on time. During the first week of school, it is always better to come a little earlier to avoid any traffic issues.
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Elective Choices
Esqueda Students who will be in grades 6,7, and 8 for the 2018-2019 school year, please follow the link to choose your elective class for next year. All students will have ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and PE. Please select your top two choices for your elective class.
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Chromebook Information
We are encouraging all students in grades 4-8 to take advantage of the 1-to-1 Chromebooks provided in the classrooms. In order for the students to take the chromebooks home, they need to sign up for an insurance policy. We will be working with the PTA to collect the permission slips and insurance information. The cost for insurance coverage for the entire year is $21. Please drop by the office to ask about purchasing Chromebook insurance.
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Read, Read, Read
Just remember students that it is important to read at least 20-30 minutes every day. You can also access hundreds of books through your MyOn account.
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Paso a Paso: Together We Read
Click on this link to take you to the free access to the Paso a Paso program.
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SAUSD has its own Mobile App!
Have you downloaded the SAUSD app? It features articles and photographs highlighting the programs, events, staff members, and students of our district. The app is offered in the Apple and Google Play Store. Simply type SAUSD or Santa Ana Unified.
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Hello Huskies!
As we move into Spring Break, the students will be preparing for State Testing. SBAC Testing will begin the week of May 6 and will continue through May 17. It is very important that students rest well and eat a good breakfast before coming to school. Please encourage your child to try his or her best on these exams. We have some exciting events coming up with Open House for Grades TK-4 on Thursday, April 18 and for Grades 5-8 on Thursday April 25. Both events will begin at 5:30PM and continue until 7:00 PM. Remember it is always good to encourage good study habits at home and encourage your child to read every day. We look forward to seeing you in the days ahead!
Thanks for all of your support,
Kevin Tonai, Principal
