Dear Los Pen Families,
Despite a rainy week with indoor recesses and lunches, there was still so much to celebrate at LPES this week. Kindness Week, organized by our Student Council with the help of Ms. Bailey, Ms. Bohn, and Mrs. Hnat, was a success, and we were able to honor our January Valedictorians at a small ceremony on Friday. We also recognized 2 classrooms for best overall attendance for December and January (Mrs. Repking - UAA - and Mrs. Carton - JMU) and 2 classrooms for most improved attendance over the last 2 periods (Mrs. Decremer - U of Illinois - and Mrs. Lougeay - U of Arizona).
If you have attended a Friday Flag ceremony this school year, you have probably heard me say LPES is the best place for students to be each and every day. I am proud to say that our attendance this school year each month has surpassed last school year's attendance, and even in rainy weather this month, we have surpassed the overall district attendance average on most days. However, we are aware that uncertainties about immigration enforcement activities continue to impact families in our community.
We understand that the weight of these uncertainties can be overwhelming, and we are steadfast in our responsibility to support all families. Please know that our school, and the rest of the Poway Unified School District, is committed to ensuring every child, no matter their immigration status, receives a safe and welcoming public education.
With that in mind, please know that we have strong policies in place to protect our students and families, which you can review here:
Additionally, on this site you will find many resources to assist families in understanding their rights as it pertains to education.
PUSD will not solicit or collect information about the citizenship or immigration status of students or their families, nor will it assist with immigration enforcement at school sites, except as required by state or federal law.
Please know that we are here to support you. If your family is facing challenges, we encourage you to reach out to us directly.
Remember, there is no school next week in honor of President's Week. Enjoy a restful, fun and healthy break!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Weekes
This week, our school participated in the great kindness challenge. Kids took time to make complement rings, have their pictures taken at the "I am kind" banner and played a bingo game of kindness. Let this week be the start of many more days to come of how we can practice kindness with one another, in our community and at home . please see attached a kindness bingo card to help you and your family get started. I hope you all have a great week off and get more opportunities to share kindness in your everyday lives.
-Ms. Bohn
It’s hard to believe it but it’s already time to begin to think about the 2025-2026 school year!
Here are some important dates to mark on your calendars:
Transfer Requests - beginning on February 1st at 8:00 am, we will accept transfer requests for students who live in the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school. This includes incoming siblings of current students, as well as students who have not yet enrolled. Transfer requests can be made on the Poway Unified website by clicking THIS link. The transfer window closes on March 31st at 5:00 pm.
Continuing Student Registration - from February 28 - March 31st, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2025-26 school year need to complete online continuing registration. Look for more information coming soon.
New Student Enrollment - beginning on April 1st at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!
Please come out to cheer and support all our runners by volunteering here: https://evite.me/Mb9VrzkJ5s
Are you and your family a member of our Los Pen PTA? We’re always thankful to those who can volunteer their time to our PTA, but even if you can’t volunteer your time, your membership helps!
We are at 151 members and would like to reach our goal to have 200 members. Membership is $9 with $1 processing fee!
https://jointotem.com/ca/san-diego/los-penasquitos-elementary-pta
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Monday, February 17 - Friday February 21, 2025
- District Recess, President's Week - No School
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Early Dismissal - School ends at 1:25 PM for Grades Kinder - 5th (1:00 PM Dismissal for TK)
- PTA Meeting - 6:00 PM
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Friday Flag - 8:50 AM on the blacktop
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Superintendent Dr. Churchill visits LPES - 9:00 AM
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Early Dismissal - School ends at 1:25 PM for Grades Kinder - 5th (1:00 PM Dismissal for TK)
