Greetings Conway Community!
The week began a reminder to us all of the importance of being prepared to take action at a moments notice. The safety of our students and staff is always a top priority. I want to thank all of our Conway staff crew for their quick action to move quickly but calmly during our dismissal into our lockdown procedures. Monday's event at the end of the day unfortunately is something that happens far too often these days. I am grateful for our Crew's quick response to a situation that was unfolding in our neighborhood at the worst possible time. I want to commend the quick communication of our staff that noticed the suspect in close proximity to the school and alerted site administration. Without hesitation, staff took action and initiated emergency procedures. All students, staff, and parents followed lockdown procedures immediately and this was exactly what needed to happen. I applaud everyones' quick response.
The following day, our classroom teachers created space to to talk about feeling and assure our students that they are safe. In fact, we do practice drills on a monthly basis. Our Crew prioritized providing care and support and reinforce safety but also applauded their amazing job staying calm and following directions.
We were grateful for Escondido Police Departments quick response. Officers were able to quickly identify and arrest the suspect.
This week officers visited our site to check our students and assure them they are safe. Officer Evans joined 5th graders in a basketball game and hung out with our 3rd and 4th graders during recess. Officer Quach, stopped by several days during dismissal to just say "hello". We appreciate our Escondido Officers that work so hard to keep our community safe.
Rotary Awards
On Wednesday, April 17th at a very special celebration was held at Bear Valley Middle School. Rotary honored two students from every school site as and Outstanding Scholar and for Service Above Self.
5th grade student, Jose Guillen Ambriz was named our Outstanding Scholar for the 2023-2024 school year due to his exemplary leadership and his embodiment of our EPIC values—Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Compassion. His dedication to academic excellence is evident in his high achievements across all subjects, supported by his proactive approach to learning and his positive mindset. Are just a few of the reasons why he deserved this honor.
5th grade student, Melody CavilloMaldonado was recognized for the Service Above Self Award, for epitomizing the school’s character values of Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Compassion. Her dedication shines through her active involvement in a breadth of extracurricular activities, notably her longstanding commitment to the "W.H.O. Crew," a leadership group focused on community service and donations. These are just a few reasons why she deserves this recognition.
Congratulations to both students for their remarkable work and for being the incredible humans you are.
W.H.O. CREW NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Please help Who Crew meet their goal of collecting 200 personal hygiene items that will be used to make We Care Kits for people in our community. Did you know that hygiene items are just as important as food donations? This personal necessity is consistently a need at Interfaith Community Center. Please consider donating one or more of the following items:
Shampoo, conditioner, soap/body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, or razors.
Thank you! "And remember, it feels good to do good!"
. Listen to their call to action here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dJCkM-NC_u3N1A_S_yN6ZRPHg797Ns0K/view?usp=drivesdk
Better World Day 2024
As an Expeditionary Learning School, we get smart to do good in the world and we invite you to join us! Every year, EL schools dedicate one day to take part in this annual national event showcasing student learning that contributes to a better world.
This year we will celebrate how “Literacy Makes Dreams Come True”. Our 6th graders will be leading this year's celebration and we need your help to make it EPIC! Families and community members are given the opportunity to help set up, support, clean up and be a narrator or storytellers during the event.
Families are also invited to our Literacy Picnic. This will be an ALL grades event. Families will need to be pre-registered to attend so please be alert for when the sign up link is made available.
We are looking forward to collaborating with you and making this day one to remember. Please click on the link below to see how you can contribute to our Better World Day 2024.
Volunteer Sign Up
PARENT LEADERSHIP IS NEEDED!
See the open board positions for next year. On Wednesday, April 24th 2024 3:00 p.m., Conway will hold a parent meeting and elections for Leadership Positions on PTA, SSC, and ELAC.
Please submit interest here https://forms.gle/Y7kdRbp2Yh3SLUqK6.
READING WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
Families are invited to take part in the virtual workshop focusing on Carlito’s Story. Carlito is faced with some big decisions about who he is hanging out with and how he will pursue his own dreams. His parents have an even bigger decision to make if they are to parent their son in a different style than how they parented their daughters, Graciela and Rosa.
To register please click on the link provided below.
https://forms.gle/pRC7p4izZZGdkjVW6
**This program will be presented in Spanish. If you are interested in participating in an English program, please contact Xochitl Maldonado at xmaldonado@eusd.org
Parent CREW
Families are invited to connect with other Conway parents and learn ways to best support their child's social, emotional growth and development. Our children are growing physically and emotionally. Sometimes we may not realize it but we are also growing and evolving with them. Join our Parent Crew to better understand and establish effective functioning relationships within your family.
This weeks topic of discussion is:
Supporting the Development of Effective Functioning Skills
Join us in room 5
Friday April 26
Friday May 31
Spanish Session 8:30 am - 9:30 am
English Session 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Food Distribution
The Smart Food Foundation & North County Food Bank monthly food distribution will take place
Thursday, April 25.
Distribution will be from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.
Location : Farr Ave Elementary School
933 Farr Ave Escondido CA 92026.
One pantry per family.
Please do not wait before 2pm.
Please be kind when waiting for your turn.
Yearbooks on Sale
Families of TK - 5th grade students, Pre Order a yearbook and SAVE!
Pre Order a 2023-2024 Yearbook by Apr 30, 2024 for only $15.
Price will increase to $20 on May 1st.
**As a celebratory gift, Conway School gifts ALL 6th graders a yearbook.
To preorder online please click on the link below
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/year-book-2023-24?cart=c0270f78-c814-43f8-86b5-7ad573232108%21%2174250954
LAST CHANCE CONWAY SWAG!
Have you checked out our Spring School Swag?
If not, you don’t want to miss your chance at getting some cool Conway gear to wear on Thursdays or any day of the week.
Last day to place an order is Thursday, April 25th.
Click on the link below to check out the new items.
**Items should be expected to be delivered by mid May.
Plan Ahead
Tuesday, April 23rd - CAASPP SCIENCE testing begins 5th grade only
Wednesday, April 24th - 3:00 pm Conway Parent Leadership Elections, library
Friday, April 26th - Patterns & Prints Mix-up Day
Monday, April 29th - CAASPP READING testing begins 3rd - 6th grades
Tuesday, April 30th - i-Ready READING testing begins k- 2nd grades
Friday, May 3rd - Better World Day - 12 - 12:30 pm Literacy Lunch on the Lawn
Monday, May 6th - CAASPP MATH testing begins 3rd - 6th grades
Tuesday, May 7th - i-Ready MATH testing begins k - 2nd grades
Friday, May 24th - Incentive Assembly - Los Futbuleros Show
May 6 - 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, 5/14 - 6:00 pm Elementary Band Concert, CCAE
May 20 - 24th - Classified Staff Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 23 - 5:00 pm Celebration of Learning
Wednesday, May 29th - EPIC Awards 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades times TBD
Thursday, May 30th - Conway Community Field Day
Friday, May 31st - EPIC Awards k - 2nd grades times TBD
Tuesday, June 4th - 9:00 am 6th Grade Promotion
Wednesday, June 5th - Last Day of School - minimum day
