Greetings Conway Community!
Thank you to all the families for supporting a successful Student Led Conferences week. This second round of SLCs puts our learners at the forefront of leading their learning. They gain the ability to reflect on learning, set goals, advocate for themselves! All K-6th led their SLC to a trusted adult! We are so grateful to build better communication between school and home and foster stronger relationships with families.
Following each conference, we ask participants to provide our school feedback for continual growth. If you have completed our survey, thank you! If not, please take a moment to scan the QR and provide us crucial feedback or click the link http://tinyurl.com/msvnm8nb.
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6th Grade Application closing soon!
Spots are filling up fast. The 6th Grade application for the 2024-25 school year is closing soon. If you currently have a 5th grader at Conway Academy please fill out the survey below if you would like to have your student attend the 6th Grade at Conway Academy the next school year. Read the 6th Grade parent letter here: http://tinyurl.com/ycy9m62t • 6th Grade Application here : http://tinyurl.com/3b3pe95d
First Grade Star Gazing
First grade families were invited for an evening of star gazing with local experts and astronomers, The Wighams. During their in depth study, our learners built background knowledge asked questions and prepared for this event.
In this expedition, students learning was guided by the following questions-
Why do authors write about the sun, moon, and stars?
What patterns can we observe in the sky?
How do authors use their knowledge and observations to write a story?
Students explained that the sun and moon appear in different places in the sky. They also noticed that stars are visible at night but not during the day. And they explored how patterns of motion of objects in the sky can be described and predicted.
Families and students all came together as learners and viewed the night sky through a professional telescope, identified and drew constellations.
A huge thank you to our first grade team, Brooke Brumback, Erica Farmer, and Amy Haworth for bringing learning to life to our Conway Community of learners.
Earth Day Poster Contest Reminder
The City of Escondido’s Recycling Division will be holding their annual Earth Day Poster Contest. This year’s theme is “Your Escondido”. The idea is to illustrate what young artists love about Escondido using recyclable components. 31st Annual Earth Day Poster Contest is open to all students, grades K-8, in Escondido public and private schools. The categories are: Kindergarten - 2nd grade, 3rd - 5th grade, and 6th - 8th grade. All posters must be submitted to their school’s front office by Tuesday, February 27. Winners will be announced on Saturday, April 6 at the Grand-Ritz Theater. Details to follow. Click here to see the contest rules.
Kids Kaleidoscope Art Show
Kids Kaleidoscope Art Show during the month of March and is open to students ages 5-18, grades k-12. Show dates will be held March 6 through April 5, 2024 and a reception will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024. Registration can be done here.
Parent MATH Resources
We are super grateful for EUSD TOSA's, also known as Math Coaches Ms. Kristi and Ms. Mallory for coming on Friday morning to give our families a valuable presentation filled with resources and ideas to best support our students
Click on the link below to access the presentation.
High Quality Work Monthly Award
As an Expeditionary Learning school, it is important for our students create complex work that demonstrates craftsmanship, and is authentic because it demonstrates original thinking and voice. named three key attributes of high-quality work: complexity, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
Each month one student per grade level will be selected by their teachers for exemplar work that demonstrates all the attributes of High Quality Work.
Students will be recognized at our school-wide Celebration Celebration and then awarded our HQW traveling trophy for them to proudly place on their desk for the next month.
This month students were celebrated for their HQW in writing. Congratulations to all our winners.
Parent Luncheon Tradition for Expeditionary Learning Guests
Over the past few years, it has become a part of Conway Culture to treat our guests to a delicious meal. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of our Conway families meal donations. On Thursday, Feb 22, 2024 Conway Academy will be hosting an EL Seminar 2024 luncheon. We kindly ask our Conway Families to help us continue this tradition by donating any of the following
Drinks ( sparkling water, agua fresca, etc.)
Salads
Gluten Free Dishes
Vegetarian Dishes
Main Dishes
Desserts
Stay tuned for more information next week. For more information please contact Mrs. Maldonado information at (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005 or email xmaldonado@eusd.org
Spring Break Camps March 21-29
EUSD is excited to offer three different No-Cost Spring Break Camp options: TK-5th Grade YMCA Camp with Optional Flag Rugby Camp When? March 21-29 (7 days) from 7:30am-4:30am Where? Juniper and Pioneer Elementary 2nd-4th Grade Theatre Camp with CCAE Theatricals When? March 25-29 (5 days) from 7:30am-4:30am Where? California Center for the Arts, Escondido 6th-8th Grade Boys and Girls Club Camp with Optional Flag Rugby Camp When? March 21-29 (7 days) from 7:30am-4:30am Where? Mission Middle School To submit an interest form please click on the link provided below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeztisRl2OZIGUcXZns_mkv0oR0OYtxoYnvCplspPoO9eG-1A/viewform?usp=sf_link The deadline for submitting this form is February 9, 2024. This form only indicates your interest and DOES NOT GRUARANTEE a spot for camp. Per Ed Code, priority enrollment goes to foster/homeless youth, English learners, and those eligible for free/reduced-price meals. Space is limited and a lottery will be conducted if interest exceeds the space available. Please complete an interest form for each of your students you wish to enroll. Questions? Please contact EUSD Expanded Learning Programs (760) 233-4338 ralopez@eusd.org
Parent Crew
Families are invited to join us and be part of our very own Parent Crew! Parent Crew meetings will be a safe space where families are invited to discuss topics that will be in the best interests of our children’s social, emotional growth and development.
Join us in room 5
Friday, February 23
Friday March 15
Friday April 26
Friday May 31
Spanish Session 8:30 am - 9:30 am
English Session 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
For more information, please contact Xochitl Maldonado at (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005.
Student Mental Health 101
Student Mental Health 101 Free webinar series! Parents and caregivers can learn about tools and strategies to support their children with mental health challenges through a free webinar series hosted by SDCOE and medical and mental health experts from Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Next webinar in the series is on February 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Mental Health 101- Everything parents need to no know to support youth at home presented by Willough Jenkins MD. To register please click on the link provided below https://www.sdcoe.net/students/health-well-being/mental-health-supports ***All registrations will be accepted. However, space during the webinars is limited to the first 500 people who sign on. ***The recording and slides will be available in English to the general public after the event on SDCOE website.
Plan Ahead
Tuesday, February 20th - Welcome back students!
Thursday, February 22nd - Site Seminar Conway community luncheon
Friday, February 23rd - Site Seminar participants on campus
Thursday, February 29th - End of Trimester 2
Monday, March 4th - ELPAC testing window opens
Friday, March 8th - Report cards sent home
Saturday, March 9th - smART Festival, CCAE
March 21- April 1st Spring Break
Tuesday, April 2nd - Students return
Saturday, 4/13 - STEM Challenge, Rincon Middle School
Tuesday, 5/14 - Elementary Band Concert
