Santa Margarita Elementary School Preschool

Overview

Santa Margarita Elementary School Preschool is an early education program associated with Santa Margarita School. The school is part of the Oceanside Unified School District and provides on-campus supports and services for students and families.

Health, safety and attendance

The school maintains a health office that provides vision and hearing screenings, first aid, administration of prescribed medications, and emergency care. The site describes immunization requirements, medication forms completed by a California-licensed physician, seizure action plans, and protocols for orthopedic devices. Attendance procedures include a 24-hour attendance line, guidance on excused and unexcused absences, and an Independent Study Contract option for absences of five or more consecutive school days.

Family supports and counseling

On-site counseling and referral options for social-emotional support and groups focused on topics such as self-esteem, coping with deployment, and bereavement.
Programs and partnerships aimed at military-connected families, including dedicated military resources and a School Liaison Office connection.
School-based supports such as mentoring (Operation Bigs), peer-mentoring (Student 2 Student), Operation Hero after-school programming, and a Student Study Team for individualized support planning.

Nutrition and school programs

School nutrition services provide breakfast and lunch that meet state and federal dietary guidelines; the district notes locally sourced produce and program-level guidance for celebrations and wellness. The site also references Title I funding and a School Site Council that reviews school plans and resource use.

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Nutrition and school programs

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