Community Crew News #14
November 10th, 2023
Greetings Conway Community,
As an Expeditionary Learning School, our model combines academic achievement, character, and high-quality work. Our learners demonstrate proficiency and deeper understanding of knowledge and skills within each discipline. They learn to communicate clearly and present their ideas effectively. This practice is deeply connected to our EUSD Framework for the Future and our Expeditionary Learning model.
An example of this learning is through our Student Led Conferences. This week a group of 27 visitors within EUSD visited our site to see examples of the Expeditionary Learning Model and the alignment to the EUSD Framework within our school. The visit included a school tour, classroom visits, and students leading their Student Led conference to our visitors. To say the least, they were impressed.
Thursday was the end of Trimester 1. Report cards will be mailed home next Friday, November 17th. Next Friday is also a minimum day with a 12:10pm dismissal and is the start of our fall break.
I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and takes time to honor our veterans. Thank you to all our veterans for your courage, strength and dedication to keeping us safe.
I am grateful for the opportunity to inspire students to discover their unlimited potential through Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Compassion. Together we are creating an EPIC school.
We are in this together and believe, We Are Crew, not passengers.
Always in crew,
Tina Meglich, Principal
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Birthday Announcements
You may ask how do we celebrate birthdays at Conway?
We have two unique ways that we celebrate.
First, in the main office you can fill out a form to have your child's birthday acknowledged on our electronic marquee to display a 24 hour message. The cost is only $5. If you cannot make it into the office, you can complete the electronic form https://forms.gle/3dMLHhiK5MTXJdpL9
and send in $5 cash and send it in with your learner. If it is a surprise please put it in an envelope addressed to the Conway ASB.
Second, our office staff has added a fun way to acknowledge each student's birthday. Students can visit the office for a special birthday pencil and cougar paw.
Extended Learning
Family Engagement
The Angel Tree program provides help to families who need assistance providing Christmas gifts to children. Registration for the Christmas Angel Tree Program will take place online or by appointment only. Last day to register is 11/19/2023. For more information please contact the Salvation Army Escondido (760) 745-8616.
To submit a qualifying application, all requested documents have to be uploaded to the application for it to be a valid entry.
Need your help!
Our librarian is looking for a few parent volunteers to support shelving books and circulation. These are the hours we need help. Please reach out to our family liaison, Xochitl Maldonado at xmaldonado@eusd.org or call 760-432-2435 ext 12005 to sign up for a time
For my parent volunteers I have several hours that would work throughout the week.
Library Support Sign Up Genius Link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A9AC2DA7FECE9-45876485-bealibrary
Conway SWAG!
Conway PTA has extended SWAG sales. Please get your orders in now. https://stores.inksoft.com/con202/shop/home
Volunteers needed!
If you have a little extra time in the morning and after school, you can help keep our students safe.
Safe Walk Link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A9AC2DA7FECE9-45871607-safe
Congratulations Mrs. Satterstom!
Her classroom project "Getting to the Heart (and Eye!) of Our Body System" was recently funded.
Crew Spirit
Peace not war
Our EPIC students playing Peace game and learning how to demonstrate Excellence, Integrity, Perseverance, and compassion.
EPIC Active Citizens of the month
These students were recognized by their classroom teachers for demonstrating what an EPIC active citizen is at Conway. Way to go!
I-Ready Awards
Classes with the most lessons passed with 80% or higher were celebrated along with individual students in each class with the highest pass rate and lessons. Way to be EPIC!
PTA
Thank you to our EPIC PTA and the volunteers that made our Fall book fair a huge success. Together we can achieve more than we thought possible.
Become a PTA Member today!
Are you a PTA Member for the 2023-20024 school year? Did you know that PTA members are NOT committed to any volunteer responsibilities but members DO get access to exclusive benefits? Parent Teacher Association(PTA) members help advocate for improvements in the education, health and the well-being of all children and families of California. To become a PTA member, you simply make a $10 donation to Conway Academy PTA. A portion of the $10 membership donation will go to the California PTA and the rest will be used to support programs at Conway. A few programs that Conway Academy PTA supports onsite are as follows, - Teacher Grants - Academic Incentives - Ceremony Preparations and so much more! Become a member of Conway Academy PTA TODAY!!! Pay membership dues online!
Simply click on the link provided below https://jointotem.com/ca/escondido/conway-elem
To pay membership dues in cash, stop by the front office and pick up a PTA envelope. Fill out the required information and turn it in to your students' teacher or front office staff. Families who turn in membership dues before September 13 will be entered to win the School Supplies box pictured on the last picture. Winner will be announced at the next Crew Celebration on Thursday, September 14th. We are EPIC in all that we do. At Conway we're not passengers, WE ARE CREW!
Stay Informed
Looking Ahead
Wednesday, November 15th 4 - 8pm McDonald's McTeacher Night
Thursday, November 16th 8:30 am ELAC meeting, room 5
Friday, November 17th Minimum Day, 12:10pm dismissal
Friday, November 17th Trimester 1 Report cards sent home
November 20th -24th Fall break
Monday, November 27th Students return from fall break
Tuesday, December 12th 1:00pm Parent Leadership Learning Walk
Thursday, December 14 5:00 - 7:00pm PTA Winter Fest
December 23rd - January 8th, 2024 Winter Break
Tuesday, January 9th - Students return