September 2025 Newsletter

October 2025 Newsletter

Daily Announcements

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025

• Today is pizza day for all students that earned a large pizza for you and your friends from the jog-a-thon by bringing in $300!  Meet Mrs. Ruti or Mrs. Dean at the stage right at the start of lunch at the stage and grab your pizza.  We have the list for you to check in.
• Tomorrow is donut day for all students that earned a dozen donuts for you and your friends from the jog-a-thon by bringing in $250!  Meet Mrs. Ruti or Mrs. Dean in front of the library at the start of break and grab your donuts.  We have the list for you to check in.
• Fall Concert tonight. All are welcome to attend. Orchestras will start at 5:30pm. Bands will start at 7pm.
• Attention all PHAST JV club members. Please meet Mrs. Landa in room 107 at the start of lunch to pick up your shirts. We will be wearing these tomorrow. 
• The library will be closed today at lunch. 
• 7th and 8th grade students: If you’d like to be a TA for the 2nd Trimester, stop by the front office and pick up a TA form.  Have the form signed by your parent and the teacher you would like to TA for then turn in to Ms Jen in the front office by tomorrow October 29th.  
• Brainy Gamers Club today after school in room 71
• There will be no Jeopardy Academy this week. 
• Our World Cup Soccer Tournament will be held November 17th-21st. There are no try-outs to play. Just create a team of four players and see Miss Kristin during your lunch to sign-up. Sign-ups will begin next week on Thursday, November 6th and will run until November 14th.  If you have any questions see Miss Kristin.

This week is our Red Ribbon Spirit Week!

Tuesday is Tie Dye Day!   Peace out to drugs!  Wear your groovy tie-dye!

Wednesday is Pink Day!   And it is Pink for a Purpose

Thursday is Sports Day!  Team up against drugs and wear your favorite jersey or sports attire!

Friday is Anything But a Water Bottle!  Sip Smart, Stay Drug-Free.

• Do you have $2? Is there someone you want to show kindness to? Then head to the student store during your lunch and buy a cute Halloween-themed plushie. After purchasing at the student store, please bring the receipt to Mrs. Hernandez' room in ROOM 99 to complete your order.

Athletic News:

• 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Games @ Salida
• 8th grade girls basketball practice is changed for Wednesday. We will now be starting at 2:30 and be done at 4:30.
• Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team for the win over Staff yesterday! I want to thank all the staff that played and came to support. Also to all the students and families who came to watch. I appreciate it! Thank you, Coach Rosie. 

Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

MONDAY, OCTOBER  27, 2025

• Today is muffin madness!  If you earned $75 for the jog-a-thon and forgot to come by and pick up your muffin, you can come to room 47 at the start of your break and check in with Mrs. Dean.  If you have your ticket, bring it.  If not, you will need to check in with your first and last name.
• All 6th graders that earned the In and Out Lunch AND have a last name that begins with A through J, come to the stage at the start of lunch TODAY and pick up your food!
• Tomorrow is pizza day for all students that earned a large pizza for you and your friends from the jog-a-thon by bringing in $300!  Meet Mrs. Ruti or Mrs. Dean at the stage right at the start of lunch at the stage and grab your pizza.  We have the list for you to check in.
• colorguard practice 5-8pm in the cafeteria 
• Winds practice 3:15-5:30 in the music room
• The library will be closed at lunch both today and tomorrow, due to special events.  It will also be closed before school tomorrow morning.
• 7th and 8th grade students: If you’d like to be a TA for the 2nd Trimester, stop by the front office and pick up a TA form.  Have the form signed by your parent and the teacher you would like to TA for then turn in to Ms Jen in the front office by Wednesday, October 29th.  
• Welcome to Rally Week!! Spooktacular is the theme and we are prepping all week!  We will be celebrating our Roaring Recognition Nominees, watching a performance from Enochs’s Dance team, playing some fun games, and hopefully you’ll be winning some cool prizes!! Gold VIP Renaissance Students be sure to bring your cards, that is your ticket into the VIP doors in the back on the blacktop where you’ll be presented with a Panda Express gift card!! No card, no entrance, no exceptions. See you there Kodiaks! 
• Our first lunchtime tournament is fast approaching! Our World Cup Soccer Tournament will be held November 17th-21st. Sign-ups will begin next week on Thursday, November 6th and will run until November 14th. There are no try-outs to play. Just create a team of four players and see Miss Kristin during your lunch to sign-up. If you have any questions see Miss Kristin.
• This week is our Red Ribbon Spirit Week!

1. Today is Comfy Cozy!  Stay Snug, Not Drugged  Wear your pajamas or most comfy clothes!
2. Tuesday is Tie Dye Day!   Peace out to drugs!  Wear your groovy tie-dye!
3. Wednesday is Pink Day!   And it is Pink for a Purpose
4. Thursday is Sports Day!  Team up against drugs and wear your favorite jersey or sports attire!
5. Friday is Anything But a Water Bottle!  Sip Smart, Stay Drug-Free.

• Kindness Gram are being sold TODAY at the student store for $2 each. Let's spread some kindness here at Ustach! After purchasing at the student store, please bring the receipt to Mrs. Hernandez' room in ROOM 99 to complete your order. You must know a few details to make your order: the first and last name of your friend, as well as their 7th period teacher. Get one before they disappear! Remember… they will be delivered on October 31st!
• Congratulations to Friday’s Attendance winners: Emily Reyes Bacerra, Jocelyn Gonzalez, Johann Eitelgeorge, Gabriel Vance, Francine Enteria, Erin Sijo, Mateo Murguia, Aanya Singh, Nicole Manago, and Kiia Henneman. Prize Patrol will be delivering your Mountain Mike’s prizes during first period. Kodiaks, be sure to be here every day and on time to each class. 

Athletic News:

• The 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team VS Staff game is today in the gym at 345pm. Come watch!

Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable!