

Community Crew News #9
October 8th, 2023
Principal Weekly Update #9
Home - School Connetion
GATE Testing
All 2nd grade students will participate in GATE testing during the month of November, unless opted out by their parents. In addition to our 2nd graders, parents and teachers of students in grades 3 through 8 who did not previously take the GATE test may recommend students to be tested. To make a request, parents can pick up the Parent Background and Input Form in the front office and return it to school by Friday, October 13. A school team will review requests and determine which 3rd-8th grade students will be eligible to be screened in November.
For more information or to opt your child out of GATE testing, please Click Here to visit our district's GATE web page or contact our Conway GATE Testing Coordinator, Andrea Sima, asima@eusd.org.
Birthdays at school
How do we celebrate birthdays and special events in EUSD? Due to Nutrition Guidelines for Birthdays, we are not able to accept food items, even store-bought, to be part of celebrating an individual child's birthday or special event. See ideas here- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5BVJJp2qJZ9eTJzem9iVkxrM1E/view?usp=drive_link&resourcekey=0-iqQRikLeW4LiDcU8MDNgQQ
EUSD Nutrition Website. https://www.eusd.org/page/nutrition-services
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.
Student Led Conference Family Feedback Survey
Thank you to our families for your presence at our Student Led Conferences. Our goal was 100% participation and we are grateful that we are very close to meeting that goal. If you missed your conference, please reach out to your teacher to reschedule that important event.
In order for us to continually improve, we ask that you complete the SLC survey.
Extended Learning
Dance to Evolve Family Watch Week!
Save the Date!
Dance to EvOLve Family Watch Week
November 8th at 4:00 pm
Family Watch Week is an excellent opportunity for parents to witness firsthand the wonderful activities and learning experiences taking place. This event is not a full performance but rather a casual showcase of what we've been working on throughout the session.
More details will be available soon!
Family Engagement
Community Event - YMCA, PTA, and Conway Family Event
Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival October 26th 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
We are excited about a collaborative family event coming this year! YMCA Light on after dark Fall Festival! This event cannot be successful without parent volunteers! Please click below sign up to host a trunk, volunteer with games, booths, or set-up, tear-down. Any time is appreciated, you can make a difference. Contact Xochitl Maldonado at (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005 for questions.
Family Stories by Latino Literacy Project
Cuentos Familiares also known as Family Stories by Latino Literacy Project is coming to Conway!
This is a family reading program for parents of children in elementary school.
Families get the opportunity to read bilingual books rich in Hispanic literature and share the stories with their children at home.Through this program, families will be provided with materials and guidance in creating a family album. Stay tuned for the flier that will be sent home this week with more information.
Crew Spirit
Running Club
Jog-A-Thon highlights
Costume Parade is back.
Details are coming soon. Stay tuned!
PTA
Shakey's Pizza Family Night
Join Conway families at Shakey's Pizza for dinner.
Thursday, October 12th
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
355 N Escondido Blvd
Escondido, Ca 92025
Please place original receipt of purchase in the designated box provided by Shakey's.
All To-Go orders and online orders purchased count towards fundraiser.
For the online orders please write in the MEMO "FUNDRAISER"
Purchases made with discounts or coupons WILL NOT count towards fundraiser.
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!
Conway SWAG
Crew Spiritwear
Conway PTA is taking Crew Spirit order through the end of October for November delivery. The online pre-orders will be open until October 26th. Please get your orders in now. https://stores.inksoft.com/con202/shop/home
Stay Informed
Looking Ahead
Thursday, October 12th 8:00am DEN Meeting, No Crew Spirit Assembly
Thursday, October 12th 4 - 9pm PTA Shakey's Family Restaurant Night
Friday, October 13th Lunch time Pizza with the Principal
Thursday, October 19th 8:00am Crew Spirit Assembly, parents welcome
Thursday, October 19th 9:00am Conway Community Den Day
Week of October 23rd - 27th Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 15th 8:00am Crew Spirit Assembly, parents welcome
Thursday, October 26th 5 - 7pm Conway PTA & YMCA Fall Festival, Lights out, Trunk or Treat
Friday, November 3rd 6pm - 8pm PTA Movie Night
Week of Nov. 6th Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, November 15 4 - 8pm McDonald's McTeacher Night