April 3rd: 8th Grade Field Trip to Chabot Space and Science Center |
April 6th-10th: Spring Break (NO SCHOOL) | April 24th: School Dance 7-9pm (see info below) | April 24th, May 1: Track Meets (By Invitation Only) | May 1st: Del Mar Yearbooks will go on sale! | April 24th: Middle School Dance, sponsored by the Ranch 7-9pm (see below) |
Weeks of May 4th, May 11th: CAASPP Standardized testing (special schedule TBD) |
May 7th: Del Mar OPEN HOUSE 5:30-7:00PM | May 19th: 7th Grade Field Trip to Academy of Sciences | May 25th: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL) | June 12th: Last Day of School. EARLY DISMISSAL: 12:15pm | June 12th 2 PM: 8th Grade Graduation |
Families,
As the flowers begin to bloom and the days grow longer, it is clear that Spring has officially arrived at our school! While the warmer weather and upcoming break bring a much-needed sense of excitement, this time of year also brings the "spring slide" where focus can naturally start to drift. I want to encourage you to sit down with your student and discuss the importance of finishing strong. With several key projects, assessments, and end-of-year activities on the horizon, staying motivated and maintaining a consistent study routine is more important now than ever. Let’s work together to keep our students energized and focused so they can finish the year feeling proud of everything they’ve accomplished.
Our 6th grade class went on a field trip last week to the Exploratorium in San Francisco, preceded by a stop at Presidio Tunnel Tops Park (pictures below). Students explored hands-on exhibits related to sound, motion, light, electricity, magnetism, psychology, optics, airflow and more. We are happy to offer these experiences to our students.
Our 8th grade class will be heading to Chabot Space and Science Center next Friday, April 3rd. Our 7th grade class will attend the Academy of Sciences on May 19th.
We are looking forward to a happy and focused end of the school year. Let’s try to make it a great week and a half leading up to Spring Break!
Warmly,
Chad Stuart
Principal |
Great Del Mar Basketball Season!!!
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We are delighted to share with you that our middle school basketball teams have had an incredible season that concluded for many last week.! Our student-athletes have demonstrated their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship both on and off the court. We are proud of each and every one of our basketball players for representing our school with pride and excellence. Throughout the season, they have shown great teamwork, determination, and resilience. Their impressive performances have brought many victories, and their positive attitudes have been an inspiration to us all.
Many of our teams qualified for the playoffs and had a great showing. Last week, both our 6th and 8th grade boys won the championship!
Special thank you to all of our coaches as well as our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Silva. Congratulations to all of our basketball teams on a fantastic season! We can't wait to see what the future holds for these talented athletes. |
Our Mathletes team also finished their countywide competitions for the school year. Their hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off in spades, and they have achieved great success in various competitions. Our 7th grade team finished in 2nd place for the entire season!
Our students have demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making us proud of their achievements. We want to congratulate all our Mathletes on their outstanding performance and extend our gratitude to our volunteer coaches for their unwavering support and encouragement. We celebrate our students' accomplishments and their bright future in mathematics. | 2026-27 Del Mar Robotics Team Applications | Below is the communication we are sent to our students on Monday in our Del Mar Student Bulletin (always linked below) regarding how to apply to enroll in the Del Mar Robotics team:
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Join the Del Mar Robotics Team – Applications Now Open!
Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Del Mar Robotics Team, The Bearded Dragons! Build, program, and compete in the exciting FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) while working with a driven, collaborative team.
Key Details:
Who:
Current 6th & 7th grade Del Mar students Season: August–February (weekly after-school meetings) Spring Start: Lunch meetings twice a week to begin design Competitions: Weekend FTC events Deadline to apply: April 3rd
👉 Ready to build something amazing? Apply Now: https://forms.gle/rqxYeJJeTo1BFr2AA | **6th Grade Parents: Important! We Need an Updated Immunization Record Showing Tdap Booster Shot** | For students advancing to 7th grade next year:
Thanks to everyone who has sent in their Tdap vaccination record! We have received records for about 1/3 of the students' records so far--a good start!
Before students can enter 7th grade, we need evidence of: - Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) — 1 dose (usually given at 11 year check up)
Parents must submit their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization.
Please check your student’s immunization record for the Tdap booster and send us proof as soon as possible. You may ask your pediatrician’s office for a copy of your student’s most recent immunization record, or request a record from the state’s immunization database (Digital Vaccine Record) to share as proof of immunization. Send complete immunization records to delmar@reedschools.org or bring a hard copy to the front office. |
MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE COMING UP SOON! |
Get ready for Neon Nights! The Del Mar Spring Dance will take place on Friday, April 24th from 7pm–9pm. The theme is neon and it’s semi-formal. Snacks, a DJ and a free photo booth will be available to enjoy.
Tickets will be sold on campus during lunch starting March 25th for $20 cash. They can also be purchased online on The Ranch’s website
under the "view and register for programs" tab/Teen Programs/scroll to bottom of 8 sections
The dance is ONLY for current Del Mar students! link to buy tickets (under Teen Programs)
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Lost and Found ~ Will Be Given Away Soon! | Please pop over and collect your hoodies, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc! We will be giving it all away before spring break. Please label everything-that way we can help find owners! The Lost and Found is under the lunch overhang outside of the gym. | Friday, April 24th will be the Southern Marin area track meet. Students who meet the qualifying standards in Physical Education classes will be invited to participate in events at the track meet. The final County track meet, for those who move on after the area meet, will be Friday, May 1st. | Staff Spotlight ~ Mrs. Tuatagaloa |
By Leadership Students Shir-Linh M., Tala S. and Christopher B.
This week’s staff spotlight is Ms. Tuatagaloa, our 7th grade humanities teacher. Ms. Tuatagaloa was born in San Rafael and is the fourth generation of her family to do so. She has one younger brother named Russel, and grew up surrounded by many pets. Some of her current pets include a parrot, a bearded dragon named Mufasa, a retriever named Kona, and another dog named Henry. Ms. Tuatagaloa enjoyed horseback riding when she was younger. She also played soccer and was a gymnast growing up. Currently, she is happily married with three daughters, and of course, her horse named Miley.
Ms. Tuatagaloa originally wanted to be a dental assistant, but after having children she decided to become a teacher. She attended high school in San Rafael, and was in the ASB program, where she developed her love for leadership. She went to San Diego State for college, and got her teaching credential at San Domenico. Ms. Tuatagaloa has been a teacher for 20 years. Her first teaching roles were at Coleman Elementary School, and Brookside Elementary School in San Rafael, where she developed communication skills and passion for her students. She then transitioned to working at Bel Aire for five years, then to Del Mare for five years (and counting). Ms Tuatagaloa chose humanities after minoring in history during college, and still loves this complex and interesting subject today.
Ms. Tuatagaloa’s favorite part of teaching is building connections with her students, and learning how their minds work, as everyone learns differently. Ms. Tuatagaloa values her connection with students by having an open door policy, ensuring that everyone feels welcome at Del Mar. Ms. Tuatagaloa firmly believes that school is about pride and community, and not just striving for perfect grades. Her message to her 6th graders is to take a breath, and trust that everything will be okay.
Today Ms. Tuatagaloa still loves to horseback ride and enjoys listening to ‘big hair metal’ music, such as music from Metallica, The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Ozzy Osbourne. Ms. Tuatagaloa is also a proud supporter of her community. She appreciates her local community by always purchasing goods from small businesses rather than global brands. Furthermore, Ms. Tuatagaloa loves her community in San Rafael, and maintains strong local connections. If she wasn't a teacher, Ms. Tuatagaloa would like to serve her community through her work.
To conclude, Ms. Tuatagaloa is a compassionate teacher at Del Mar who values deep connections with her students, and her community of San Rafael. Ms. Tuatagaloa always makes the time to promote kindness and hospitality, so if you see her around campus, make sure to show your appreciation! | 8th Grade Families: All the Graduation Details! Plus-Extension for Yearbook Photos, Request for Donations and Slideshow Photo Request-See LINK |
Yearbook-Last chance for pictures! Please help your 8th grader to be sure they have submitted their yearbook quote, baby photo and current photo. See info in the link HERE. The due date has been extended until the end of March so you have a few more days! Please don't miss the deadline! Yearbooks will go on sale at the beginning of May. 8th Grade Graduation: CLICK HERE TO READ ALL OF THE GRADUATION INFORMATION ~ THE MOMS' SOCIAL, SIX FLAGS TRIP, SLIDESHOW, GRADUATION DETAILS, BOAT CRUISE, FRIDAY NIGHT ON MAIN STREET, ETC. ,ETC.! | Breakfast/Lunch Water Bottle, Snack and DelMarket Reminder! | Please remind your students to dispose of their trash properly. Breakfasts are served out of the office before school (from 7:45 am-8:05 am) and at the first break only
if anything is leftover. Lunch is served out of the gym’s kitchen windows at lunchtime. If you have questions or concerns about the lunch program, please contact delmar@reedschools.org
Our Leadership Students run the DelMarket most morning breaks. The DelMarket is located next to room 20, near the library, and students can bring single dollars to pay for snacks and drinks at the first break. $5.00 snack packs are also available!
Please remember to send water and snacks, and please remember: NO food delivery services are permitted on campus. You may drop lunches off on the blue shelves outside the office. Please notify your child to look there for lunches since we do not send reminders to classrooms. Attached HERE is allergen and nutrition information sent from Revolution Foods for all Revolution Food items. | Celebrate Spring With Bright New Del Mar Hoodies! 5 more days only!
The students debuted some new spirit wear at the Pep Rally. Let's show our school spirit by visiting the store now and grabbing some fresh gear!
The store will be open until March 29th only, so don't miss out! ORDER SPIRITWEAR HERE!!! |
Reed Schools Foundation News |
Keep a lookout for the Student Bulletin
, so you can keep up with student news, sports updates, Advisory Challenges, Club News, etc. The Bulletin is generally read during Advisory on Monday afternoons, plus a written copy is emailed to all parents and students. The Student Bulletin is linked HERE. | Bell Schedule Our 2025-26 regular bell schedule can be found HERE. |
Attendance Instructions/Leaving Early/Arriving Late |
Please call the office on the day of your child's absence by 8:00 a.m. (435-1468, ext. 1) or email delmar@reedschools.org.
This will eliminate the need for a call from the office. We expect students to attend school, unless there is an excused absence-for illness, injury, a medical/dental appointment or a religious holiday. All other absences are marked "unexcused." Absence does not excuse a student from the classroom assignment. All assignments are available on the teacher websites. It is the student's responsibility to check the websites and make up for missed work once they are healthy. Leaving School Early? Arriving Late? We want to avoid calling into any classroom! Students arriving late to school must sign in with the office and get a tardy slip before going to class. If you need to pick your child up for any reason, please try to do so between classes, and be sure to remind your child to come to the office to meet you there, without needing a call from the office. If your child must leave in the middle of any class, please send your child with a note to give to the teacher so they can excuse themselves in the middle of class.
We do not ever want to call into a classroom unless there is an emergency, so please plan accordingly! Any student leaving before the end of the day must be signed out by their parent or an authorized adult. | We Are Here For You! Staff Contacts | To locate teacher info click HERE
. Emails are the first letter of the teacher's first name along with their full last name @reedschools.org. To call the front office dial 415-435-1468 ext. 2. For the office managers contact Laurie Kristy at lkristy@reedschools.org or Lisa Grinnell lgrinnell@reedschools.org, For tech help, email: help.reedschools.org. RUSD Mission & Vision: Each student will be challenged and inspired to reach their fullest intellectual, social-emotional and creative potential to positively impact the world. |
Chad Stuart, Principal Del Mar Middle School |
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