Wildcat Weekly 11/3- 11/10
Call out for the Week Of: November 3rd- 10th
Proud Principal of Pomerado Elementary School
We had another fun week at Pomerado with our Halloween parade, kickoff assembly for the Wildcat Fun Run, and Friday Flag! Thank you to our amazing parents for coming out to join us for these special events at school.
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Nov. 13-17
Parent/Teacher conferences are around the corner. This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher(s) to discuss their performance and progress at school. To allow time for teachers to meet with families, we have a different school schedule for the week of Nov. 13-17.
Alternate Schedule during Parent/Teacher Conference Week (Nov. 13-17)
- Monday, Nov. 13 – No School (conferences all day)
- Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Minimum Day – dismissal at 1:05 pm
- Wednesday, Nov. 15 – Minimum Day – dismissal at 1:05 pm
- Thursday, Nov. 16 – Regular Thursday schedule – dismissal at 1:25 pm
- Friday, Nov. 17 – Minimum Day – dismissal at 1:05 pm
We appreciate your flexibility with the alternate schedule.
Parents can also view progress reports on ParentVue beginning November 29. English/Spanish.
Daylight Saving Time- " Fall Back" ⏰
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday and clocks officially fall back at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Don't forget to reset your clocks!
Safety Reminders
With fire season upon us we want to assure parents and guardians that we have appropriate response systems in place when emergencies arise. Our first priority will always be the safety of our students and staff on campus.
When Pomerado becomes aware of any incidents in the geographic area of the school site, we will focus first on the safety of our campus while working with law enforcement, emergency responders, and the District for guidance and support for communication. Communication with parents is part of the response plan, but will be secondary to immediate safety. As soon as we can, we will message families with details of school-wide incidents such as lockdowns or evacuations. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in ParentVue in the “My Account” section.
Finally, we have been asked by first responders to remind our families NOT to come to campus in times of emergency – there have been several instances when officers, firefighters, and their ability to respond to the emergency have been hindered by parents rushing to the scene. We will send out messages about dismissal or reunification procedures for families when first responders indicate it is safe to do so.
Please complete the free/reduced-price meal application!
Please complete the free/reduced-price meal application! Although school meals are now free to all students, the application for free and reduced-price meals is still very important. School funding depends in part on the number of students at our school who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. With all students now eating for free, fewer families are completing the application and our school is at risk of losing much-needed educational funds. Plus, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for discounts on bus transportation, before and after school care, and home internet!
Income qualifications change annually, so a new application is needed every school year. For school year 2023-2024, children from a family of four are eligible if the total gross (pre-tax) household income is less than $4,625 per month, or less than $55,500 per year. Household income information is confidential and applying online is quick and easy. Apply online at MySchoolApps.com, or pick up a paper application in the school office.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Information
November 8- English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Fall Meeting
You are invited to our English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting on Wednesday, November 8, at 8:00 AM. We value your input and ideas and hope you can join us! The meeting will be held in the MPR and childcare will be provided because it is before school. Please click the link below to RSVP if you plan on attending.
Those who attend the meeting will learn about the responsibilities of ELAC members, the English Learner identification process, reclassification procedures, and more about the English Learner program/resources at Pomerado. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input to help make the English Learner program stronger.
If you have any questions, please contact our EL Coordinator, Hannah Hudak, at hhudak@powayusd.com. We look forward to seeing you!
PAWs (Parents And Wildcats) 🐾
Ice Cream Sales
We have really enjoyed having 5th grade boosters offer Friday ice cream sales. Friday Nov. 17, will be the last day of ice cream sales. The ice cream sales program will resume in March. :)
Wildcat Run
The first ever Wildcat Run will be held on November 28th! PAWs is coordinating the run so that all of the money raised stays at Pomerado Our goal is $25,000 which will fund our school’s enrichment programs and activities for the entire year! Parents will be encouraged to volunteer and support their students during the run. Lots of great prize opportunities as well. Look for more information coming home with your students and on our social media platforms.
PAWs Meeting
Save the date: Next PAWs meeting will be in person on 12/13/2023 at 6:30 pm.
Save The Date 🗓️
Reminders
- Sunday, November 5- Daylight Savings "Fall Back"
- Wednesday, November 8- ELAC Meeting @ 8:00 am, MPR
- 3rd Grade Field Trip- "Annie Jr", Poway Center Performing Arts
- Friday, November 10- Veterans' Day- NO SCHOOL
- Monday, November 13- Full Day Parent/Teacher Conference- NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, November 14- Parent Teacher Conference- Minimum day- 1:05 pm Dismissal
- Wednesday, November 15- Parent Teacher Conference- Minimum day- 1:05 pm Dismissal
- Friday, November 17- Parent Teacher Conference- Minimum day- 1:05 pm Dismissal
- Monday, November 20- Friday 11/24: Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, November 28- Fall Fun Run