It's the May Edition of Del Dios School News! Here's what's happening this month at Del Dios Academy of Arts & Sciences:
Mondays & Tuesdays @ 2:45–3:15 PM — Tutoring with Ms. Magaña | Room 203
Thursdays @ 9 AM — Parent Wellness/Yoga | Family Engagement Center, Room 28
May 7 @ 5–7 PM — Spring Dance | MPR
May 8 @ 9:30–11:30 AM — Mother's Day Potluck | Parent Engagement Center, Room 28
May 15 @ 9–11 AM — Parent Self Care Workshop | MPR
May 21 @ 5–6:30 PM — Americans on Display | MPR
May 22 @ 9:30 AM — Coffee with the Principal | Del Dios Library
May 25 — No School | Memorial Day
May 28 @ 6–7 PM — Talent Show | MPR
Stay connected at ddaaseusd.org!
1 day ago, Lisa Magaña
Monthly school newsletter flyer for Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences, May Edition 2026. The flyer lists the following upcoming events: Tutoring with Ms. Magaña, Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:45 to 3:15 PM in Room 203; Parent Wellness and Yoga every Thursday at 9 AM in Family Engagement Center Room 28; Spring Dance on May 7 from 5 to 7 PM in the MPR; Mother's Day Potluck on May 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in Parent Engagement Center Room 28; Parent Self Care Workshop on May 15 from 9 to 11 AM in the MPR; Americans on Display on May 21 from 5 to 6:30 PM in the MPR; Coffee with the Principal on May 22 at 9:30 AM in the Del Dios Library; No School on May 25 for Memorial Day; and Talent Show on May 28 from 6 to 7 PM in the MPR. Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1400 W 9th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025. Website: ddaaseusd.org.
 Monthly school newsletter flyer for Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences, May Edition 2026. The flyer lists the following upcoming events: Tutoring with Ms. Magaña, Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:45 to 3:15 PM in Room 203; Parent Wellness and Yoga every Thursday at 9 AM in Family Engagement Center Room 28; Spring Dance on May 7 from 5 to 7 PM in the MPR; Mother's Day Potluck on May 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in Parent Engagement Center Room 28; Parent Self Care Workshop on May 15 from 9 to 11 AM in the MPR; Americans on Display on May 21 from 5 to 6:30 PM in the MPR; Coffee with the Principal on May 22 at 9:30 AM in the Del Dios Library; No School on May 25 for Memorial Day; and Talent Show on May 28 from 6 to 7 PM in the MPR. Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1400 W 9th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025. Website: ddaaseusd.org.
Calling all Del Dios moms! Join us for our Mother's Day Celebration — Celebrate the Heart of the Family! Bring your favorite dish and socialize while enjoying breakfast together. May 8, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Family Engagement Center, Room 28. Enjoy engaging dialogues, prizes & games, potluck, and visual storytelling. We can't wait to celebrate YOU! For more info, contact Susana Valenzuela at mvalenzuelacuijano@eusd.org or (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827.
4 days ago, Lisa Magaña
Floral-bordered event flyer for a Mother's Day celebration at Del Dios Academy. Text reads: "Mother's Day — Celebrate the Heart of the Family! Bring your favorite dish and socialize while enjoying breakfast. May 8, 2026, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Family Engagement Center, Room 28. Featuring engaging dialogues, prizes and games, potluck, and visual storytelling." A photo shows two women smiling and sharing a meal. Del Dios Academy logo and EUSD logo appear at the bottom. Contact: Susana Valenzuela, Enlace Familiar, mvalenzuelacuijano@eusd.org, (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827.
Floral-bordered event flyer for a Mother's Day celebration at Del Dios Academy. Text reads: "Mother's Day — Celebrate the Heart of the Family! Bring your favorite dish and socialize while enjoying breakfast. May 8, 2026, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Family Engagement Center, Room 28. Featuring engaging dialogues, prizes and games, potluck, and visual storytelling." A photo shows two women smiling and sharing a meal. Del Dios Academy logo and EUSD logo appear at the bottom. Contact: Susana Valenzuela, Enlace Familiar, mvalenzuelacuijano@eusd.org, (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827.
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Congratulations to our Dragon staff who were the victors at the recent Staff vs Students Brittle Bones Flag Football competition! Huge shoutout to our 8th-grade Dragons for playing with heart and demonstrating their absolute best!
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5 days ago, Del Dios Academy
Brittle Bones Flag Football Staff and Student Participants

Attention 8th Graders!
Join us for the 2026 EUHSD Summer Math Academy!

Who can attend?
Any incoming 9th grade student who will attend an EUHSD high school (DLA, EHS, OGHS, SPHS).

Why should I attend?
- Keep your math reasoning skills in shape for summer!
- Earn 5 elective credits for high school!
- College field trip!
- Fun engineering /math projects!
- Free breakfast and lunch everyday!
- Get to know students and teachers before start of year!
- Have fun!

Where: Orange Glen High School.
When: June 15th - July 2nd (June 19th off)
Time: 8:30AM to 12:15PM.

Summer Math Academy Contact:
Renee Sherry-Farrell : EUHSD Math Content Specialist.
rfarrell@euhsd.org.
(760)-291-3003.

Register here by May 1st!
Registration is limited so hurry!

Register for the Summer Math Academy







8 days ago, Del Dios Academy
Summer Math Academy Flyer
Folleto de Instituto de Matemáticas de  Verano
Escondido Union School Districts Presents the 13th Annual SMART FESTIVAL!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Free and open to the public!
Student visual and performing arts.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
Inside the museum and center theater.

340 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025.
8 days ago, Del Dios Academy
SMART FESTIVAL Flyer
Folleto de Festival SMART
After-School Tutoring:
Homework Help.
Skill-building.

From challenges to confidence!
After-school tutoring for every learner!

Start Date: April 27 and 28.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM.
Room 203.

Info: Ms. Magaña.
Room 227.
(760)432-2439, Ext 13029.
lmagana@eusd.org

Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
1400 W 9th Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025.
ddaas.eusd.org
8 days ago, Del Dios Academy
After-School Tutoring Flyer in English
Folleto de tutoría después de clases
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Dragon Spotlight:

Our Dragon Girls' Field Hockey Team is champions once again! Our Gold Dragons clinched the first place title at the recent Play for Mila Tournament held at Fallbrook High School! Our Blue Dragons took second place and The Pink Dragons scored fifth place! Congratulations!
12 days ago, Del Dios Academy
Gold Dragon Champion Team holding a Play for Mila Field Hockey Tournament Sign
Blue Dragons Team - Tournament Runner-Up
Dragon Girls’ Field Hockey Team

Tonight (April 23, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

13 days ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting
Parent Wellness: Yoga & Meditation
Reconnect with your inner self to improve your emotional well-being and family relationships.
Benefits:

Stress relief
Physical relaxation
Increase in concentration

This Thursday, April 23
Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Room 28 / Family Engagement Center
Del Dios Academy
1400 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92029
ddaas.eusd.org
Ms. Susana Valenzuela, Family Liaison
mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org
(760) 432-2439 ext. 13827
15 days ago, Lisa Magaña
Flyer for Parent Wellness: Yoga & Meditation at Del Dios Academy's Family Engagement Center (Room 28), starting April 16, 2026, every Thursday 9:00–10:00 AM; contact Family Liaison Ms. Susana Valenzuela at mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org or (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827.
Flyer for Parent Wellness: Yoga & Meditation at Del Dios Academy's Family Engagement Center (Room 28), starting April 16, 2026, every Thursday 9:00–10:00 AM; contact Family Liaison Ms. Susana Valenzuela at mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org or (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827.
Coffee with the Principal
Don't miss our Parent Meeting! Come and support our children's growth and achievements.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Del Dios Library
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ms. Susana Valenzuela / Family Liaison
(760) 432-2439 ext. 13827
mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org
ddaas.eusd.org
15 days ago, Lisa Magaña
Promotional flyer for Coffee with the Principal at Del Dios Academy. Text reads: "Don't miss our Parent Meeting! Come and support our children's growth and achievements." Event details: Friday, April 24, 2026, Del Dios Library, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM. Contact: Ms. Susana Valenzuela, Family Liaison, (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827, mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org, ddaas.eusd.org. Background photo shows a diverse group of young people collaborating around a table with laptops and notebooks. Del Dios Academy and EUSD logos appear in the bottom right corner.
Promotional flyer for Coffee with the Principal at Del Dios Academy. Text reads: "Don't miss our Parent Meeting! Come and support our children's growth and achievements." Event details: Friday, April 24, 2026, Del Dios Library, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM. Contact: Ms. Susana Valenzuela, Family Liaison, (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827, mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org, ddaas.eusd.org. Background photo shows a diverse group of young people collaborating around a table with laptops and notebooks. Del Dios Academy and EUSD logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Reminder:
Family Day For Lunch A - April 29 (11:45am-12:15pm).
Family Day For Lunch B - May 1 (12: 35pm-1:05pm).
Please ask your child if they have lunch A or lunch B. You can only bring food for your child and you must eat with your child. We look forward to seeing you!
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15 days ago, Del Dios Academy
Family Day At Lunch. April 29, 2026, Wednesday, Lunch A from 11:45 AM-12:15 PM. May 1, 2026, Friday, Lunch B from 12:35 PM - 1:05PM.
You're invited to our ELAC Meeting — English Language Advisory Committee!
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Del Dios Academy Library
Topic: The Importance of Reading Workshop
ELAC gives parents a voice in our school community. Join us to help shape priorities, support our students, and strengthen the connection between families, staff, and school. We'd love to see you there!
Questions? Contact us:
(760) 432-2439 ext. 13827
mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org | lmagana@eusd.org
ddaas.eusd.org
18 days ago, Lisa Magaña
Flyer for the Del Dios Academy ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee) Meeting on April 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Del Dios Academy Library, featuring a workshop on the Importance of Reading; contact Ms. Susana Valenzuela or Lisa Magaña at (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827 or by email at mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org or lmagana@eusd.org.
Flyer for the Del Dios Academy ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee) Meeting on April 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Del Dios Academy Library, featuring a workshop on the Importance of Reading; contact Ms. Susana Valenzuela or Lisa Magaña at (760) 432-2439 ext. 13827 or by email at mvalenzuelaquijano@eusd.org or lmagana@eusd.org.
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Dragon Spotlight:

A big shout out to our brilliant 8th grade Dragons who took the first place at the EUSD district-wide STEM competition. With the guidance of Mr. Demcak, our 8th graders, including Emily M., Ivette U., Jayden P., and Jagger N., were victorious in the Tower Defense competition. This challenge required competitors to use their skills and creativity to build a tower that can withstand an earthquake simulation. Amazing work, Dragons!

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19 days ago, Del Dios Academy
From the left to right: Mr. Demcak, Jayden P, Jagger N, Ivette U,  Emily M, and Dr. Rankins-Ibarra

Del Dios Academy is beyond proud to recognize our school nurse, Mellisa Covarrubias, as our Classified Employee of the Year! Thank you Nurse Mellissa for keeping our Dragons safe and healthy. Congratulations!

20 days ago, Del Dios Academy
Del Dios school nurse, Mellisa Covarrubias.

School News — April Edition Your Monthly Newsletter About Del Dios!

April 16 @ 9:00 AM What: Parent Wellness / Yoga-Meditation Where: Family Engagement Room #28

April 20 @ 5:00 PM What: Dinner with a Scientist Where: MPR

April 22 @ 11:00 AM What: English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting

April 24 @ 9:30 AM What: Coffee with the Principal Where: Del Dios Library

April 29 @ 11:45 AM What: Family Lunch Day for Lunch A Where: Quad by MPR

Notes:

  • Family members bringing lunches should plan on personally delivering the lunches to their students and sitting with them during the lunch period.

  • No lunch deliveries or dropping of food items in the office are permitted for these events.

April 29 @ 3:00 PM What: School Site Council / Community Schools Meeting Where: Zoom

May 1 @ 12:36 PM What: Family Lunch Day for Lunch B Where: Quad by MPR

Del Dios Academy of Arts & Sciences 1400 W 9th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 ddaas.eusd.org

21 days ago, Lisa Magaña
A green dragon next to the words "School News" a brown box behind the dates April 20 and April 29; a lime box behind the date April 22; a forrest green box behind the April 24 date; and a apple green box behind May 1. A one inch pale brown megaphone on the bottom right corner
A green dragon next to the words "School News" a brown box behind the dates April 20 and April 29; a lime box behind the date April 22; a forrest green box behind the April 24 date; and a apple green box behind May 1. A one inch pale brown megaphone on the bottom right corner

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Dragon Reminder:
As a reminder, school will be closed for Spring Break from April 2nd through April 13th. School will resume on Tuesday, April 14th. We wish all of our Dragons a wonderful spring break!

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about 1 month ago, Del Dios Academy
Spring Break. April 2- April 13.
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Dragon Reminder
Wednesday, April 1st, is a minimum day. School releases at 12:09 PM with lunch offered after school.
about 1 month ago, Del Dios Academy
Minimum Day

Flyer Text:

Del Dios PTA Invites You To A Family Hockey Night!
April 18th,
San Diego Gulls,
$25/ticket.

Fan Appreciation Night: Gulls Beach Towel Giveaway*
4 PM = Tailgate.
5 PM = Doors Open.
6 PM =Game Time!

Pechanga Arena.
3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110.

Everyone is welcome! You don't have to be a PTA member to attend!

Join Gulliver, the Gulls mascot for a post game picture on the ice!

Purchase Deadline: April 14, 2026.
Tickets will be delivered via the AXS mobile app by April 16th.

Questions? Send an email to deldiospta@gmail.com
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about 1 month ago, Sheen Garcia
Del Dios PTA Family Hockey Night Flyer. Two hockey sticks on the background in a hockey stadium. Logo of San Diego Gulls team. with eagle mascot holding a hockey stick.
Folleto de la Noche Familiar de Hockey
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A few weeks ago, many of our Dragons explored the San Diego Safari Park and engaged in lab activities to further their science knowledge on an educational adventure!



about 1 month ago, Del Dios Academy
San Diego Safari Park
Student in the Safari Park field trip
Students in the Safari Park field trip
Students in the Safari Park field trip
Students in the Safari Park field trip.
Students in the Safari Park field trip
Students in the Safari Park field trip
 Student in the Safari Park field trip

Coffee with the Principal

March 27

9:30 am

Library

  • Join Principal Reichle for coffee and pastries! Ask questions, learn about upcoming events, and share your voice. Open forum — all are welcome.

about 1 month ago, Lisa Magaña
Coffee with the Principal
Orange and pink flowers with baby's breath flowers interspersed. A brown platter that has a cinnamon roll and a croissant next to  a  translucent cup of coffee topped whipped cream and sprinklers of cinnamon sugar.