Designers' Reminders
April 28, 2024
We are still filled with the excitement that Engage 39X brought to our campus last Friday. This event provided a rare opportunity for educators to immerse themselves in a full school day alongside our dedicated staff and students. From guided tours to interactive discussions, Engage 39x allowed participants to witness firsthand the depth of learning taking place and gain valuable insights into our learner-centered design process.
Throughout the day, educators had the privilege of attending workshops, presentations, and activities led by our talented Design39Campus staff. These sessions offered a comprehensive understanding of the innovative teaching methods and practices that are fundamental to our school's approach to education. By learning directly from the educators who designed the lessons, participants gained practical strategies and techniques to enhance their own teaching practices.
Moreover, Engage 39x facilitated meaningful connections and collaboration among educators from diverse backgrounds. As participants explored the campus together, engaged in thought-provoking discussions, and shared their experiences, they forged lasting bonds and formed a supportive network of like-minded professionals. With continental breakfast and lunch provided, educators were able to fuel their minds and bodies as they delved into this enriching educational experience.
Events like Engage 39x play a pivotal role in ensuring that our campus remains at the forefront of educational innovation. By opening our doors to educators from across the country and providing them with a firsthand glimpse into our learner-centered design process, we not only showcase the transformative work happening within our school but also contribute to the advancement of education as a whole. Through dialogue, collaboration, and shared experiences, events like Engage 39x empower us to continuously refine our practices, explore new methodologies, and push the boundaries of what education can achieve. As we continue to embrace opportunities for professional growth and development, we solidify our commitment to providing an exemplary learning environment that prepares students for success in an ever-evolving world.
There is a new, centralized application management system for families interested in applying for before and/or after school program services through Extended Student Services (ESS). If you are interested in the program for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, please visit the ESS webpage for the latest information on the lottery draw and enrollment timeline. If you need help submitting an interest application or have questions about the ESS program, please send a message to enrollment-ess@powayusd.com.
Our Outstanding Team
Matt Bibby (last names A-I): mbibby@powayusd.com
Jennifer Asmann (last names J-R): jasmann@powayusd.com
Andrea Guevara (last names S-Z): aguevara@powayusd.com
With heartfelt appreciation, we are thrilled to unveil the refreshed look of the Loft! This week, our eagerly awaited new bookcases and circulation desk have arrived, transforming our space into a hub of creativity and learning. The feedback from our students has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their enthusiasm for the updated furniture and layout. "It's really cool," remarked one student, while another praised the new desk, saying, "I like the new setup." Their comments affirm that our efforts to enhance the Loft have been well received.
Furthermore, the flexibility of our new furniture allows us to adapt the space to meet evolving needs. We remain committed to involving our students in the process, seeking their input as we continue to shape this space together.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Collaborative for their extraordinary generosity in providing this new furniture. Their support enables us to further our mission of empowering our designers on their reading and research journeys. Together, we look forward to embracing this exciting new chapter in the Loft's story.
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Attendance and OCIS Contracts: If you have a student who will not be in class for 5-14 days, please notify the office so we can have the parents fill out an OCIS contract for their child. The forms will have to be completed and signed by parents 5-10 days in advance of the absence. Click here for a link to the OCIS Contract.
Parents are required to give 5 days notice for absences up to 5 days, 10 days notice for absences more than 5 days.
Prepping work for students who are absent is an incredible amount of work for our teaching staff and we ask that you give your child’s teacher as much advance notice as possible beyond the above guidelines.
We do not write contracts beyond 14 days. If you plan to be away for 15 or more days please contact the Welcome Center for the necessary procedures.
Would you like to become a part of the Design39Campus Team? Do you like to be outside and work with children? If so, we are looking for a few quality Motion Managers to help support our designers during body breaks and lunch during the middle of the day. Possible times are 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. If interested, please apply through Poway Unified School District at the this link.
Attendance: To report your child's absence or early checkout, please email the attendance office at d39cattendance@powayusd.com before 10:00 am on the day of the absence. Please include your child's name, homeroom/grade, dates of absence, and reason for absence. We kindly ask that you avoid checking out your student during the lunch period from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Please refer to the attendance section of our Design39Campus website for protocols regarding reporting student absences and requesting early release for your student.'
California Education Code 48205 states that a student may be excused legally from school when the absence is due to:
- Personal illness or injury
- Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health office
- Medical, dental, or chiropractic services
- Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family
- Justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats, attendance at an employment conference, when the pupil's absence has been requested in writing by the parent and approved by the principal or designated representative
- For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election
- Exclusion for failure to present evidence of immunization
- Exclusion from school because student is either the carrier of a contagious disease or not immunized for a contagious disease
Communication with your Designer: If there is a need to communicate with your child during the school day, please send a message to your child’s LED or the Welcome Center. Please refrain from communicating with them directly through text messages or phone calls as it disrupts their learning.
Personal Items: For equity reasons, we are asking that students keep their personal playground equipment at home or in their backpack. Our wonderful Collaborative supplies us with enough funding to ensure that there is enough equipment during recess and lunch.
Food and Nutrition Updates and Reminders: School breakfast and school lunch are FREE for all enrolled students, every school day. Meals must still be entered into the cafeteria computer by individual student account.
Even though meals are free, families are still highly encouraged to complete the application for free and reduced-price meal eligibility. School site funding depends in part on the number of students eligible for free/reduced-price meals. Families that qualify for free/reduced-price meals may qualify for other benefits, as well. The meal application is available online at MySchoolApps.com.
Printer-friendly PDF menus are available on the PUSD Food and Nutrition webpage. At the top of the page, click or hover over School Menus + and then Printable PDF Menus.
Interactive, web-based menus containing nutrient and allergen details are available at MySchoolMenus.com, as well as via links from the F&N webpage.
