Greetings Conway Community!
On Thursday we held our closing Community Day event. Den leaders engaged students in collaboration and competition in a joyful, supportive environment through team-building initiatives and cooperative problem-solving games.
This year our Dens focused on building understanding of foundational concepts of our motto "We are Crew, not passengers and our Expeditionary Learning Design Principles, building a growth mindset, and our Habits of Character - EPIC. This final culminated CREW event began with a den meeting and exploration of our final design principle - The Natural World.
Last Den Meeting
Working Together
Whenever possible, we sit or stand in CREW circles. A circle allows Crew members to be equally vulnerable, connected, seen, and supportive of another. Our closing crew celebrated the contributions of volunteers, Coach E for creating such an EPIC day, and all members of the learning community. Each member, on the count of three, shouted out what meant most to them this year at Conway as a closing reflective moment.
End of Year Kindergarten Program
Thank you to our kindergarten team, teachers Mrs. Booth, Mrs. Sotelo, and Mrs. Petrucelli and para-educators Mrs. B and Miss Mayra for leading our students in the process of creating a beautiful high quality singing program. Our kinder students sang about being ready for 1st grade!
Following the four songs, kindergarten families were invited outdoors to stand in a crew circle with each class behind their student as they closed with kindergarten certificates. It was the perfect way to celebrate our incredible learners.
E.P.I.C Awards
Twice a year, we hold school-wide EPIC awards. We are so proud to regularly recognize students during our weekly Crew Celebration on Thursdays, but these awards are much more than a monthly recognition. It's a recognition of an entire academic year's progress.
As an Expeditionary Learning School, it is essential for us to also recognize scholars and active citizens for their E.P.I.C growth and achievement. During our EPIC Awards, students are recognized for exemplifying our EPIC norms:
Excellence
Perseverance
Integrity
Compassion
As an Expeditionary Learning school, we measure growth in 3 dimensions - MKS, Character, and HQW. There are multiple ways for student to demonstrate that growth. This past week we celebrated our learners for exceptional achievement in their personal growth as a scholar and or active citizen.
Materials Collection Week
All library books were due on May 17th. Overdue book lists were provided to classrooms and students were notified of overdue books last week. Please turn in ALL books this week. Fines have been given. Yearbooks will be distributed first to students that have turned in all items this week. This includes library books, i-pad, charger, case, hot spot (if checked out), and brick.
This week we will collect all overdue technology and books! Please help your student be prepared for material collection this week.
Returning Student Enrollment
Returning Student Registration and New Student Enrollment opens Tuesday, May 14, for all grades 2024-2025 school year. Visit the Enrollment and Registration webpage to access the appropriate links and review important information for this process – whether you are a current EUSD family or new to the district, for students incoming in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. In addition:
To find your neighborhood school of residence, use our online school locator tool.
For the 2024-2025 school year, children are eligible for full-day Transitional Kindergarten if their date of birth is between September 2, 2019, and September 1, 2020. For full-day Kindergarten, eligible students must be age 5 on or before September 1, 2024.
Returning families will receive a letter by U.S. Mail with instructions for accessing the parent portal. It is essential that all returning students register through the online process in order to update essential information.
Returning Registration Letter (No Parent Portal) Includes Access ID & Password
Returning Registration Letter (Yes Parent Portal) Includes User Name & Email
As you know, ensuring that all of our families update their student's information each year is critical to school operations. By expanding the window during which families can receive support, we hope to greatly increase their participation.
It should also be noted that New Student Enrollment is currently open for grades TK - 8
PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS: EUSD State Preschool is accepting online applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit the preschool website to access the application beginning Wednesday. Applications will be accepted for children who will be age 3 by August 20, 2024. If your child will turn 3 during the 2024-2025 school year, you can apply on or after their birthday. Preschool classes are available at seven EUSD elementary schools: Central, Juniper, Glen View, Lincoln, Oak Hill, Pioneer, and Rose. EUSD Preschool is offered through the California State Preschool Program and licensed through the California Department of Social Services. Eligibility for the program is based on household income. In addition, students with IEPs also qualify for the State Preschool program. To learn more, visit the EUSD Preschool website or email preschoolenrollment@eusd.org. For Special Education Preschool options, including our responsive interventions and inclusive programs, contact the team at spedsupport@eusd.org.
2024-25 Before and After School Program Interest Form
The Before & After School webpage will be updated then with the link to the updated Google form. Information went out in Sunday’s Family Communication and families with students who are or will be enrolled and attend in-person EUSD schools may complete the form. This includes incoming TK and new students to the district. While the interest form will be open throughout the 2024-25 school year, the deadline for the FIRST ROUND of potential placement is Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m. The Expanded Learning team will process the forms received by this deadline and conduct lotteries as needed. We will notify families of their status (enrolled or waitlist) in mid-June.
Thank you for your support fielding questions and helping families find the online form on our website. Please let us know if there are any questions.
Plan Ahead
Monday June 3rd - Friday June 7 LATE MATERIALS AND BOOKS DUE THIS WEEK!
Tuesday, June 4th - 9:00 am 6th Grade Promotion
Tuesday, June 4th - 1:00 pm Staff vs Students Kickball Game
Wednesday, June 5th - 11:45 am Last Crew Celebration Assembly - We hit our goals, so it's SLIME the Principal & pie our 1st - 6th grade teachers today.
Wednesday, June 5th - Last Day of School - minimum day 12:10 pm dismissal
