The Blazer Bulletin

Hello Trailblazers!

What an exciting way to end the school year. Many classes took field trips to the park, our 5th grade class promoted, our seniors returned for an emotional clap out, and third grade held their annual carnival. As the final bell rang, some students were seen cheering excitingly while others shed tears, sad to leave their friends and beloved teachers.

We hope that everyone has a chance to enjoy our beautiful San Diego summer weather, relax, and recharge. The office will remain open through the end of next week but will close for about a month to allow the school to reset for the new school year.

I want to take a moment to thank our many parent volunteers who helped us throughout the year. Your support for our school community is invaluable and we would not be the wonderful school that we are without you. If you haven't yet had a chance to volunteer, but are interested, please read below for information on how to volunteer at Stone Ranch.

See you in August!

Warmly,

Principal Heard

June 24-Aug 4: Office closed to the public (Happy Summer Vacation!)

August 13 - First Day of School

On Tuesday, June 10th our 5th grade students participated in their promotion ceremony. It was a beautiful event marked by special moments such as the clap out and student speeches and it was made even more special thanks to the contributions of a small group of parent volunteers. Their generosity with their time helped provide the incredible photo backdrops for your memorable pictures. Thank you for your time and attention to detail. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Take a look at the Poway Unified Instagram page (@powayunified) to see our Trailblazers highlighted in their very own post.

Applications for TBTV went out earlier this month. Students from all 5th grade classes are eligible to apply and participate in this program. If your child is interested, please encourage them to complete their application.

Thanks to the dedication of our amazing teachers, Stone Ranch has once again earned the designation of being a Common Sense Media School. This recognition acknowledges that at Stone Ranch we are dedicated to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly in order to learn, create, participate, and share.

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer at our school next year, please note we require a written TB clearance from a licensed health care provider. If you are due for your TB screening (once every four years), we are hoping this advance notification will give you ample time over the summer to complete this part of the process. We recommend getting this done before school starts to help speed up the volunteer clearance process when we return to school in August. Here is a link to the form.

All individuals interested in volunteering must be processed as a level 1 volunteer. Level 1 volunteers can work with students under the direction of a staff member. Level 1 volunteers must renew their application status each year. Some individuals may require Level 2 clearance. Level 2 volunteers may spend time alone with students (such as when chaperoning a field trip to the zoo). If you already have a Level 2 clearance, all you need to do is renew your Level 1 clearance by October 1st of the new school year. Please feel free to contact Julie or Diane in the office with questions about the volunteer clearance process.

🎁We’re excited to share that we’ve gifted $150,500 to our school! This support is part of our ongoing commitment to helping students succeed by funding classroom improvements, new learning materials, enriching programs, and support staff. We believe in the bright future of every student and are proud to contribute to making the school a fantastic place to learn and grow. Thank you to our gracious community for supporting our mission! 🎉

🌟We’re also excited to introduce our school foundation board members for the upcoming school year (2025-2026)! These dedicated individuals are passionate about supporting our students and school community. We’re grateful for their time and enthusiasm, and we look forward to a great year ahead working together to make our school even better. Stay tuned for all the exciting things we’ll be working on! 📣

President - Nadine Keyes

Executive Vice President - Tracey Clem

Secretary - Kate Longcroft-Neal

Treasurer - Jessica Szuberla

Teacher Representative (K-2) - Kerri Dunigan

Teacher Representative (3-5) - Susan Doig

VP of Governance - Valerie Massey

VP of Volunteers - Pamela Lee

VP of Fundraising - Lori Craw

VP of Marketing Communications - Jamie Ow

VP of Student Events - Neha Byali

VP of Community Events - Lynn Kuhlmann

VP of Programs - Paulyne Wilson

– At Large Members –

Transitional Kindergarten - Jennifer Zessin

Kindergarten - Jennifer Brenner

1st Grade - Cindyjo Cometa

2nd Grade - Allyson Burkett

3rd Grade - Jayme Chung

4th Grade - Dustin Boesch

5th Grade - Chelsea Witte-Garcia

Are you interested in volunteering next year at Stone Ranch? Our school thrives when families, teachers, and staff collaborate to provide enriching experiences for all children. Your involvement can make a significant impact! Filling out the volunteer interest form is the first step. It helps us understand your interests and availability. Please note: Completing the form does not obligate you to volunteer—it simply provides us with information to find the best fit for you. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our school. Together, we can make Stone Ranch an exceptional place for all our students. Please click here or scan below!

Nondiscrimination Philosophy and Policy Statement

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact: Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, James Jimenez, Associate Superintendent of Personnel support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, 1-858-521-2800, extension 2121, jjimenez@powayusd.com. For students, you may contact Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator Jamie Dayhoff, Director of Attendance and Discipline, Poway Unified School District, 1-858-521-2840, jdayhoff@powayusd.com.

Stone Ranch Mission: To create an environment where each and every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to be their authentic self.

Principal email: theard@powayusd.com

Website: stoneranch.powayusd.com

Location: 16150 4S Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA 92127

Phone: 858-487-8474