Community Crew News # 25

Greeting Conway Community,

Our motto, We are Crew, not passengers embodies the heart and spirit of our school. All our practices are rooted in the core belief of Crew and getter smart by doing good. In all areas of our campus, you can see that CREW is the heart of our school. On Tuesday, our 6th graders were seen working in crew out on the grassy knoll as they prepared for the traditional 6th grade panoramic photo. Our 6th grade class values this time as they come together to campus this very special moment in time. It was smiles and a lot of excitement as they know these last months of school are a special time to prepare as they wrap up their time at Conway and prepare for the transition their next learning adventure. 6th grade families can order their copy of the special photograph. Inquire with your 6th grade teachers.

This week our monthly DEN meeting, dens are multi-age Crews, that come together once per month to learn and practice crew with our multi-age learners. This month our focus was on problem solving and identifying strategies that support them in problem solving. In fact, our students had to solve an interesting problem, untie the human knot. They strategized and communicated with each other to solve this conundrum. Some groups were successful, while others, were not. But the most powerful aspect is always the debrief of the lesson by discussing what works and what didn't. Parents, ask your students about this month den lesson that happens, rain or shine.

San Francisco Unified school educators experienced classrooms that were alive with inquiry and expressed immense gratitude to all of you for opening your classroom doors and making learning visible. They left here inspired and energized about what is possible because they saw their students in our students. This was the first time they experienced such deep engagement and were truly blown away by the way our students feel so comfortable speaking to adults. Greeters were prepared, they heard student-led conferences from kinder through 6th grade students, and they were in awe at the 4th grade Socratic Seminar that was held in the library. Thank you Crew! Our school is trailblazing and igniting change beyond Escondido.

Please help me welcome our new clerk, Miss Angie. She comes to us from Central School and she’s excited to be part of our Crew. Here is a little about her -

My name is Angela but I prefer to go by "Angie"

I enjoy reading, journaling, and spending time outdoors with my son. I also love discovering new places to sit and watch the sunset, especially near the beach. :)

I'm excited to be joining the CREW here at Conway Academy!

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.

In crew,

Tina Meglich

Principal

Do you like working with kids? Do you want to help students build literacy skills? Do you enjoy supporting students in learning new problem solving strategies? Then this position might be for you!

Through our Community School grant, Conway is able to fund a 3.5hour para - educator that will work closely with our MTSS site specialist, Mrs. Banks and our Social Worker, Miss Daisy. They will train and provide support to this individual that will focus on working with small groups of students during the school day. This is a part time position with hours from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm on M, T, W, and F and Thurs 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. If interested apply using the link below.

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2040156

TK Family Day at Lunch at Conway Academy is scheduled for Friday, February 21st. Family Day at Lunch is a day where families are invited to bring a store bought meal, homemade meal or purchase a school lunch here to enjoy. TK Family Day at Lunch will take place in our MPR on Friday, February 21st from 11:35 am - 12:15 pm. *Food purchased outside or made at home will be for your student only and must not be shared with other students. *We ask that younger sibling guests be supervised by parents/guardians at all times. *Play equipment is for Conway students only. *If rain is forecast this event will be rescheduled for a future date. *Maximum 4 guests including children. *Families of TK students are highly encouraged to pre-register no later than 12 pm on Thursday, February 20. RSVP by using the link provided below. https://forms.gle/iCcUVjZLqF6fAcVe9 Upcoming Family Days at Lunch. 3rd - Friday, March 14, 2025. 2nd - Friday, April 25, 2025. 6th - Friday, May 30, 2025.

Planning for the 2025-26 LCAP has begun. We truly value feedback and input from parents, guardians, staff, and community members. Please take a few minutes to complete the LCAP survey. The survey will be open through Sunday, February 16. Please note that there is no need to click on the Google Translate button on the form. It is already translated. There will be an opportunity to learn more about our LCAP and to provide input on February 12 at 4:30 pm at Farr Avenue Elementary School located at 933 Farr Avenue. Free childcare will be available.

The next GATE Collaborative is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the District Office. The Collaborative will include a presentation by Tina Page, one of EUSD’s fabulous social workers, titled “Let’s Talk about Perfectionism.” Childcare is available for families needing this service. Please click here for the flier announcing the event. A message including the flier and meeting details was sent to all GATE qualified and provisional families this afternoon.

The Escondido Art Association is hosting their annual Kids Kaleidoscope Art Show from March 5 through April 4, 2025. This is an opportunity for students (ages 5-18) to showcase their art on a gallery wall. It is free to enter and there are prizes. Online applications are due February 24. Click here for guidelines and information. Additionally, a flyer can be found here.

EUSD is hosting Spring Break Day Camps for students at no cost to families April 14-18.

Start Time : 7:30 am

End Time : 4:30 pm (Early dismissal with signed/approved document)

Meals: A no-cost breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided to participants.

YMCA Day Camp : TK - 5th

Students will enjoy a week of carnival fun with our YMCA partners. The week includes and educational trip to Legoland and many new learning experiences such as archery, cooking and more!

Location:

• Oak Hill Elementary will serve students who currently attend: Bernardo, Miller, LR Green, Felicita, Central, Orange Glen, Oak Hill, Quantum Academy, Limitless Learning Academy, Juniper
• Conway Elementary wills serve students who currently attend: Rose, Glen View, Conway, Farr, Lincoln, Rock Springs, North Broadway, Reidy Creek, Pioneer

CCAE Theatricals Theatre Camp : 2nd - 5th

Students will enjoy a week of theatre camp with our local partner CCAE Theatricals. At Camp Exprésate, students will learn about singing, acting, dancing, set design, and more! This week also includes an educational trip to the Epstein Family Amphitheater to see a professional play.

Location:

• Location: The camp will take place at Reidy Creek Elementary (2869 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026)

For more information and/or to submit an interest form for your child to be a participant, please click on the link provided below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebxvsB2EPv8UZlWXzIrXXh_uKp1g8Hsd5JUYVUL2qwO4yMrA/viewform?usp=dialog

Students need regular dental care (2-4 times per year) to have and maintain a healthy mouth and teeth.

Neighborhood Healthcare Mobil Dental Services at Conway allows students to have access to the following services provided by a Dentist or a Registered Dental Hygienist at Conway:

• Complete Dental Exam

• Teeth Cleaning

• Fluoride Treatment

• Pictures of his/ her teeth

• X-rays

• Sealants

Neighborhood Healthcare staff will contact families if additional dental care is needed.

Who can participate and Receive Services?

If your child already has a dentist, you can continue seeing your regular dentist.

If your child does NOT have a dentist or has not been to a dentist in over 6 months, then your child is eligible for this program.

If your child is currently enrolled in Medi-Cal, please provide your insurance information and we will bill Medi-Cal for the services rendered.

If your child is uninsured, we will see them at no-cost to you.

Onsite care allows students to return back to class in a timely manner which means parents and family members do not need to request time off work.

What should I do if I want my child to participate?

Click on the link provided below to register your student for this program.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RrOTBtz3C02D0GvDDMNyItCWGY6oIopMkhIVxeVUkvVUQTVIVlowQ0lVN1Q5MlIzMkpPTVlURzZHVC4u

*ALL students who submit an enrolment form will receive services.

*Next service day at Conway is to be determined.

If you have any questions about the dental care program, contact Dacia Ruiz (dacia.ruiz@nhcare.org) (442) 286-8353.

Student safety and wellbeing is our priority and we hope that through this informational workshop, our families can learn how to determine the difference between Peer Conflict & Bullying to be able to best support their student in the event that any of these occur. Participants will be introduced to Kelso's Wheel of Choices to use at home.

Join us Thursday, February 20 at 8:45 am (after our Crew Assembly) in room 8.

Presented by our very own social worker, Ms. Daisy.

*Childcare and light refreshments will be available.

Escondido Union School District and the County of San Diego's Health and Human Service Agency (HHSA) would like to introduce their partnership in providing a range of outreach and family support mobile services at our schools through HHSA.

The Live WoW bus will be at Mission Middle School next

Wednesday, February 19 between 9 am - 5:30 pm.

Services available include the following

- Public Benefits Enrollment (CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWorks)

- General County Services (Behavioral/Mental health, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Kinship Care Provider and more)

- Housing and Community Development (Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 8 info, and more)

Exciting things are happening at Conway and we appreciate your support and collaboration to help make students experiences here that much more memorable. We invite families to come to room 5 during the designated Volunteer Crew hours to provide support with teacher prep, school projects and more.

Your help is needed with the following projects.

Pizza with Principal Meglich - Thursday, February 20 : Decorating before/cleaning after and putting goodie bags together

TK Family Day at lunch - Friday February, 21 : Decorate before/ clean up after event

SmArt Festival - March 22 - Setting up before / Packing up after event

Volunteer Crew in Room 5

Monday

8 am - 9:30 am

Wednesday

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

If the dates and times during Volunteer Crew don't work for your availability, please contact Xochitl Maldonado at (760) 432- 2435 EXT 12005.

Last chance to get your Conway swag online!

Online store closes on February 19th. Items will be delivered mid March.

Click on link provided below to shop for Conway Swag!

https://stores.inksoft.com/con202/shop/home

3/28: Twin Day

4/4: Anything but a backpack

4/25: Patterns and Prints Mix-up Day

5/2: Conway Crew Blue BWD

5/23: Military Appreciation Day - Wear Camouflage or US Colors

5/30: Beach Day

Friday, February 14 & Monday, February 17th - No Classes President Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, February 18 - Gate Collaborative Parent Meeting 5:30 pm, District Office

Thursday, February 20 - Peer Conflict vs Bullying Workshop 8:45 am, Rm 8 / Pizza with the Principal

Thursday, February 20 - Crew Celebration 8:00 am - Show your Crew spirit, wear Conway colors

Friday, February 21 - TK Family Day at lunch 11:35 am - 12:15 pm

Thursday February 27 - ELAC meeting in Rm 8 at 8:45 am

Friday, February 28 - End of Trimester 2

Monday, March 3 - Spring Book Fair Week

Friday, March 7 - Trimester 2 Report Cards mailed home

Friday, March 7 - Conway's Got Talent Show 5:30 pm