Community Crew News #13

November 3rd, 2023

Greetings Conway Community,

As an Expeditionary Learning School, the tradition of crew is both a culture and a structure. Crew impels us to work together and to support everyone's learning and growth. This practice is deeply connected to our EUSD Framework for the Future and our Expeditionary Learning model.

The week started with our annual costume parade. The joy and spirit of crew permeated throughout our campus. See some EPIC photos here- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nJaSgcgouHqHUindlp3nExGFqAS2KICa?usp=sharing

As a EL school, we empower our learners to Get Smart, by doing good. Our recycling team, known as our Green Crew did it!

Conway is now set as a model waste station school for EUSD. YAY!!!!!
The Director of the City of Escondido's recycling program met with Conway's Green Crew on Tuesday. The students shared their experience and told them about their waste audit results. They were super impressed.
Because of their data, the City of Escondido funded Conway's waste stations signs, stands and one Pour Away Cadet (yellow milk collection device). The total cost of the station is about $800. The Pour Away is currently what schools and airports are using to collect liquid waste. They were designed by a former school facilities person. The signs and stands are also modeled after what many schools across the country are putting in place.
The Green Crew students are totally ready to help their peers use the three stream waste station properly. They even helped put together the sign stands yesterday with the folks from the City.
Additionally, the boys on the Crew seem quite knowledgeable about how the Pour Away works, too.

Because of Green Crew's work, the city is offering to purchase more of these stations for EUSD schools. Conway learners are making the world a better place.

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This week in our library, Miss Victoria led learners through steps that fostered them to be empathetic collaborators. They played reverse musical chairs. A game just like musical chairs but the class needed to work together, collaborate, and make sure everyone was able to find a seat. This game was about cooperation, inclusion and critical thinking. The kids had a great time I think!

Communication is extremely important for our EPIC school. Please make sure to scroll all the way through the weekly message. If you miss a message, you can view all communication on our website under "NEWS".

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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Principal Weekly Update #13

Home - School Connection

Studio 1 Distinctive Portraiture will be at Conway Academy for Fall Picture Make-up Day: Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Make-up pictures can be ordered online at www.shopstudio1.com using school code N270. The office will have a few paper order forms if needed. All questions can be sent via text to a Studio 1 representative at 413-287-1234 Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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W.H.O. CREW needs help.

W.H.O (We Help Others) Crew needs your help with first service drive of the year!! We can make a difference in someone's life by donating NEW socks to those in need. Items will be donated to Interfaith Community Center. Ends: November 8th “Remember, it feels good to do good!”

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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 or check made payable to Conway ASB, 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.

https://www.saangeltree.org/

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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

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Family Engagement Workshop

December 7th to learn how to support our learners through conflict and problem solving strategies.

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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

A Step Beyond Performance

A STEP BEYOND presents "EL Alebrije Ballet", a reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet through dance, theater, music, and puppetry. The story begins at Maria's Quinceañera and through the magic of the night, the audience journeys to Mexico in search of Maria's father. Come and support Conway Academy student performers the weekend of November 10 at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit

https://a-step-beyond.ticketleap.com/alebrije23/

Crew Spirit

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5th Grade Field Work to BIZTOWN

Our 5th grade CREW engaged in deeper learning this week as they applied skills learned in the classroom to a setting that simulated running a city. See photos of this EPIC experience here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_NrResxZIA-aEQONrTEALbby-7nft-ZM?usp=sharing.

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Beautiful Spaces CREW

Meet our Beautiful Spaces crew. These learners are working on a new mural that highlights our 10 design principles. This crew is about making Conway a better and more beautiful place.

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CREW Goals

Our learners regularly track their progress by establishing scholarly and character goals. How can home and school connectedness support our learners in meeting and exceeding those goals?

Are routines in place at home? How is space created for i-ready lesson completion at home? We are crew, not passengers.

PTA

Conway PTA is very excited to host the fall Book Fair next week. Students and families will be able to purchase books the week of November 6-9 before and after school in room 27. Funds raised from the purchases made on site and online will go towards purchasing books for our school library. We encourage families to create an eWallet for their student(s) to avoid the challenges of bringing cash to school. It is very simple and you can do it by clicking on the link provided below https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/conwayelementaryschool10 Volunteers welcome! Classes will visit the book fair on Monday or Tuesday during school and we could really use your support with supervising visitors, arranging books and more! If you would like to volunteer, please sign up by clicking on the link below https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A9AC2DA7FECE9-45841713-book For more information, feel free to visit our Family Engagement center in room 5.

Book Fair Volunteers

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A9AC2DA7FECE9-45841713-book

Create an eWallet account for your student

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/conwayelementaryschool10

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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!