Wildcat Weekly 12/11-12/15
Proud Principal of Pomerado Elementary School
We are looking forward to two more weeks of learning and fun at school before winter break.
Thank you for all that you do to support our school and our students. It is a great privilege to be part of the Wildcat community.
Giving Tree 🎄
Gifts must be delivered to the school office by TOMORROW, Monday December 11th.
Gifts should be new items and unwrapped Label all items with: Family ID (M26 or V13) the recipient (e.g., Boy, Age 8)
If possible, include gift receipt(s) Note dollar amount on gift cards & include receipt.
See FLIER here for more information.
Flu Season Information 🤒
The cold and flu season is especially difficult for families now with the triple threat of the influenza virus or flu, respiratory syncytial virus (better known as RSV), and COVID-19.
As a reminder, please do not send your child to school if they are feeling sick or experiencing symptoms of a virus. Keeping your sick child home will be a great benefit for the health and wellness of our students and staff. Also, reach out to your child’s medical provider to ensure your student is up-to-date on vaccinations.
What Symptoms to Look For
The flu and COVID-19 are both spread from person-to-person, especially indoors and in crowded places. Symptoms for both viruses include fever, headache, and muscle and joint pain, as well as a sore throat and coughing.
RSV is a respiratory virus that has been detected in previous cold and flu seasons. Symptoms of RSV include cough, runny nose, and fever. Treatment consists of managing symptoms and, in severe cases, hospitalization.
Tips to Avoid Getting Sick
San Diego County health officials offer these tips to prevent getting sick:
• Consider wearing a well-fitting, good-quality mask, especially indoors or in crowded spaces
• Wash hands thoroughly and often
• Use hand sanitizers, if unable to wash hands
• Stay away from sick people
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Clean commonly touched surfaces
The influenza vaccine is available at doctors’ offices and retail pharmacies and is covered by medical insurance. People with no health care coverage can get vaccinated at one of the County’s six public health centers or a local community clinic. To find the nearest location, visit the nearest San Diego County Flu Vaccine Location or call 2-1-1 San Diego. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every year.
Poway Unified School District will continue to work with local health officials to share helpful information. Thank you for your partnership in helping us keep our students and staff healthy. We thank you for your cooperation and support.
PUSD Special Education Parent Engagement Liaison
Hello Families of Students served through PUSD Special Education programs and services. I am the new PUSD Parent Engagement Liaison, and I wanted to share my contact information as well as another wonderful resource we offer, the PUSD Parent Ambassadors program.
Parent Ambassadors are parent volunteers who have their own child(ren) accessing special education services through PUSD. They serve as mentors to guide and support parents of children with IEPs or those exploring special education options. Drawing from their own experiences, they offer invaluable insights and advice to encourage collaboration among parents and school staff on behalf of students.
To reach out to a Parent Ambassador, please submit a request through get connected form.
WE NEED MORE PARENTS AT POMERADO TO BE PART OF THIS PROGRAM
To apply to become a Special Education Parent Ambassador, please complete this application form.
PAWs (Parents And Wildcats) 🐾
Join us Wednesday night, Dec. 13th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Crafted Culture in Sabre Springs as we wrap up 2023 and look ahead to all our fun events planned for 2024.
Holiday Shop Dec. 18-21
Pomerado's annual holiday shop will be happening in the MPR during the week of December 18th. It will be run by parent volunteers. Children will have the opportunity to to pick out their own inexpensive gifts for family and friends. The program is designed to allow children to shop in a safe and familiar environment where they learn valuable skills such as decision-making while experiencing the joy of giving. Gifts are priced from approximately $0.25 to $12.00 with most items between $3.00-$7.00. If you would like to be part of the fun, you can volunteer during your child's classroom shopping time or during another time that works for you. Sign up at this link. https://volunteersignup.org/LFWC9
Have a great week,
Your PAWs Team
Importance of School Attendance🏫🕰️
Being in school everyday means your child won't miss out on valuable learning and social experiences. When possible, please try to schedule appointments and family trips outside of school hours.
Did you know?
Research around attendance in elementary school suggests:
• Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
• Students can still fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks.
• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.
What can you do?
• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots.
• Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before school starts.
• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
• Try to schedule non-urgent related medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
We want to help remove any barriers to school attendance. Please reach out if we can help connect your family with needed resources or services.
Save The Date 🗓️
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, December 12- X-Ploration
- Wednesday, December 13- 6:30 pm PAWs Meeting (in person)
- Thursday, December 14- Squeo- Kumeyaay Center Field Trip
- Thursday, December 14- 1:30-2:15 pm - Student Council Meeting
- Friday, December 15- 5th grade Winter Band Concert