Weekly Bulletins
March 29, 2026
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Greetings, Midland Families!
We are off to an amazing start with this year’s Rattler Run fundraising, we hit the ground running (see what I did there)! In just the first week, our school community has already shown incredible enthusiasm, raising both donations and excitement across campus.
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for your generous support and positive energy. Your efforts are what make events like this so successful.
I’m so grateful for the strong start and can’t wait to see the momentum continue throughout the week. I’m especially looking forward to the big event on Friday, April 3rd, it’s sure to be a fantastic celebration of our community spirit!
GO Rattlers!
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!
The 2025-2026 Yearbook is here, and it’s only available for purchase ONLINE! Don’t miss out on capturing all the memories of this year.
ORDER DEADLINE: April 24
Order by April 17 and get 2 FREE custom pages to make your yearbook extra special!
Order now at www.Treering.com.
Midland Passcode:
10 15 37 82 58 14 16 67
5th Grade Promotion Info
Cap & Gown Photo Shoot - *day added - April 14*
We are happy to announce one MORE day of 5th grade promotion photo shoots to help fundraise for our upcoming promotion activities! Each $30 photo shoot will be approximately 10 minutes in length for your 5th grade student, with 3 digital images emailed to you (edited if needed). We will be bringing Rattler red caps and gowns to wear (or we can order personal sets for you to keep, with advance notice if desired - at cost), or feel free to come in any outfit you prefer to be photographed in!
Thank you for your support and we look forward to capturing your 5th grader's special milestone together!
Payments can be made via:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cap-and-gown-photo-shoot-fundraiser
Midland Mom's Mello Night Out - 05/15 at 6pm
Flow, sip & support! Take a night for yourself while supporting our amazing 5th graders!
Start with an All-Levels Yoga Class (6-7p)
Led by Lisa Mello, owner of Mello Yoga and proud Midland parent. Whether you're new to yoga or practice regularly, this class is welcoming for all levels.
Followed by Mingle & Relax (7-7:45p)
Stay after class for light snacks, a glass of wine, and time to connect with fellow Midland moms.
Cost: $40; all proceeds support Midland Elementary's 5th Grade Promotion activities.
Come move, mingle, and support our 5th graders!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/midland-moms-yoga-night-out-5th-grade-fundraiser
Yearbook Recognition Ads - due 04/17
Congratulate your 5th grade student by purchasing a Recognition Ad in the Midland yearbook! Deadline to purchase is April 17. Limited spots available, so get yours ASAP!
Ad sizes and prices:
1/8 page: $40; 1/4 page: $60; 1/2 page: $120
Treering.com/validate ; enter school passcode 1015378258141667
Photo Slideshow
We want your pics! Please send in photos of your 5th grader at any time while at school, in a group or solo (please limit solo photos to 5 per student) to be added to the slideshow which will be shown to the promoting class & parents/guardians!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YvpHy6F4Vf8SkQ5dA
PTA Board Building
We’re building our PTA Team for Next Year!
Love being involved or want to try something new? We’re looking for committee co-chairs and volunteers for our exciting lineup of events next school year — the same great events that our families know (& some new ones) and love!
✨ Opportunities include:
- Poway Days Parade
- Trunk or Treat
- Pancake Breakfast & Santa Shop
- Bingo & Movie Nights
- International Craft Night
- Science Night
- Book Fair
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
- Family Dance Night
- Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB)
Whether you want to help lead or just lend a hand, we’d love to have you!
Interested? Email [email protected]
Rattler Run Fundraising Time!
REMEMBER TO REGISTER! Principal Hunt will be sending out updates, challenges, and challenge winners as we continue to fundraise and get closer to our fun run date.
**Volunteers we need you!**
Prize Packing & Classroom Distribution
If you haven’t registered
already, please do so by scanning the QR code on the registration card that
went home with your child on Friday or use the web address below:
getmovinfundhub.com/register School Identifier:
6782962303524
NCSP Soccer Classes New session starts April 16th-May 28th. Register Now! Open to all grade levels, TK-5th. 👉Click HERE to learn more👈
LOOKING AHEAD:
Rattler Run Race Day: April 3!
We are thrilled to share that our local Costco has generously donated over 100 beautiful, brand-new backpacks to Midland Elementary!
We are incredibly grateful to our fantastic Midland Elementary Foundation, and especially to Jill Hudgins, for her outstanding work in building this meaningful partnership with Costco. Thanks to their efforts, many of our students will head to school feeling confident and prepared.
There are four fun styles to choose from:
- Green
- Astronauts
- Dark Grey
- Hearts
If your child is in need of a new backpack, please complete the Google Form linked below so we can connect you with this wonderful resource.
We are so thankful for the generosity and community spirit that continues to support our Midland students!
Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHxpcfcuWti_tbmYanJbREEDS_x2au3clBpASOezW-Ch5bkw/viewform?usp=dialog
I want to share an important update regarding our class placement process for the 2026-2027 school year, as well as to provide insight into the thoughtful decisions that go into building balanced classes with the best interests of each student in mind.
At Midland, we are deeply committed to a culture of collaboration and intentionality, ensuring every decision we make is thoughtful and in the best interest of our Rattlers. Each spring, our teaching teams engage in deep, meaningful conversations as they thoughtfully build class rosters for the upcoming school year. These discussions are rooted in data, professional insight, and a genuine understanding of each student as a learner. Teachers consider academic strengths, social development, learning styles, and peer dynamics to ensure students are placed in environments where they can continue to grow and thrive in the next grade level.
Our staff is collectively committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for every student at Midland. With this goal in mind, we will not be accepting individual teacher requests. This decision was made with great care to ensure that classroom placements are balanced and equitable across the entire grade level. Creating balanced and equitable classes ensures that every student benefits from a diverse, high-quality learning environment where they have the best possible opportunity to succeed.
I appreciate and value your continued trust and partnership as we move forward together to set your child up for a successful school year. Please know that our shared goal remains the same: to build learning environments that support the success, well-being, and growth of each and every Midland Rattler.
Let’s kick off each week with some Rattler pride! Every Monday is “Midland Monday”, and we love to see our students and staff showing off their school spirit. Wear your Midland gear or anything red or yellow to celebrate our fantastic school community. GO Rattlers! ❤️💛
- 3/31/26 Spring Picture Day
- 4/3/26 Rattler Run
- 4/6/26 to 4/10/26 PUSD Spring Break
- 4/17/26 Spirit Day Freaky Friday
- 4/20/26 CAASPP Testing begins
- 4/24/26 Rattler Rock Assembly
- 5/1/26 Volunteer Tea
- 5/4 to 5/8/26 Staff Appreciation Week
- 5/8/26 Hawaiian Day
- 5/20/26 Spring Band Concert
- 5/22/26 Rattler Rock Assembly
- 5/25/26 Memorial Day
- 5/29/26 Sock Hop Family Night
- 6/3/26 5th Grade Promotion
- 6/4/26 Last Day of School
Midland Elementary Poway Unified School District
GO Rattlers!
Principal Matt Hunt