Family Learning Center Newsletter

This will be the last Family Learning Center newsletter of the academic school year. Upon reflection, I am happy to say that we have made great strides with the inclusion of parent workshops, the monthly FLC newsletter, addition of wonderful staff, community ties with our neighbors and receiving a Sponsorship from the PQ Town Council.

We look forward to sharing what the new academic school year will bring and to the continued growth of the Family Learning Center.

Until then, have a safe and wonderful summer!

Patti

It was with pride and excitement that I watched one of very own, MCHS Alumnae - Adam Lambert's TV special "The Show Must Go On: The Queen and Adam Lambert Story on ABC on April 29, 2019. It followed Adam Lambert's incredible journey with Queen since they shared the stage together on American Idol in 2009.

I remember attending Adam Lambert's MCHS Homecming in May of 2009. It was exciting to see him perform and to hear him speak to us. I especially enjoyed his message "Embrace each other's differences. It's cool to be different." And it's also great to be a Sundevil with Sundevil pride!

Our local Carmel Mountain Ranch Subway is donating a platter of sandwiches to our Family Learning Center students every other month!!!

Mission Statement of the PQ Town Council: The Rancho de los Peñasquitos Town Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serve, represent, and promote the activities and interests of all Rancho de los Peñasquitos. As a forum for discussion and resolution of community issues, the Town Council will communicate ideas, recommendations, and concerns that impact Rancho de los Peñasquitos to residents, other community organizations, private and commercial interests, and government agencies, as appropriate.

One of the focuses of the PQ Town Council is providing grants and sponsorhips. We are excited to announce that the Family Learning Center has been gifted a $500.00 Sponsorship by the PQ Town Council. It makes us proud not only to receive the Sponsorship but to have the backing of the PQ Town Council!!! Adds additional credibility and awareness to the Family Learning Center. Many thanks to you PQ Town Council!

Roger Platt and Robert Cunningham of the PQ Town Council presented Rolling Hills Elementary School, Blast, Los Penasqutios, Sheila Hatfield and our Family Learning Center with boxes of healthy snacks that were donated to the PQ5K Fun Run. In addition to these snacks, we were also presented with gift cards. It was Christmas for us in May!!! Many thanks to the PQ Town Council!

The Penasquitos Lutheran Church will be hosting a Community Movie Night, complete with free dinner, popcorn and dessert!!!! What a wonderful family event. Be sure to put it on your calender - Friday, May 17, 2019 with dinner at 5:30 and the movie starting at 6:30.

I was born and raised in San Diego and in fact graduated from the Poway district in 2012. Then I went to Northern Arizona University where I studied mathematics education. Some of my interests include outdoor activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and sailing. This is my first year working in Poway Unified School District as a substitute teacher and tutor at the Family Learning Center, and I hope to attain a full time teaching job next year. Of course if I am lucky enough to get hired full time in Poway that would be fantastic.

Mrs. Hatfield’s

Student Services Minute

Topic:

We are PUSD Strong! ~ Dealing with the Aftermath of Poway Shooting

Experiencing tragedy is tough. Here at Poway Unified, we ARE strong. There have been many moving and powerful gatherings. People throughout our whole community are attending vigils, making banners, writing poems, sharing hugs and supporting each other in so many ways. Sometimes, however, people feel frustration when they see others expressing their care and compassion in ways different from their own. This brings to the forefront when it is important to be accepting of each other. Everyone has his or her own perspective and feelings. We need to lead with compassion even if others thoughts and feelings are different from our own. Listen to each other without judging.

Set boundaries for yourself on how much you can be available to others. Self-care is crucial when going through difficult situations. Just as we hear when we board an airplane, “put your oxygen mask on first before helping others”. It is important that you take care of YOU!

One of the many ways that the Mt. Carmel community is coming together is by deciding to participate in the ADL Walk Against Hate. This event will take place on May 19th beginning at 8:30am at Liberty Station. We walk for love. We walk to support diversity. We walk to promise inclusion. We walk to show we say NO to acts of hate. We walk because it is the Sundevil Way! Join our Mt. Carmel Team by going to https://support.adl.org/team/207077 Students can register for FREE by putting in code NPFH2019

Hope you join us as we take a step in the right direction.

For further information or input, contact Sheila Hatfield in Student Services at shatfield@powayusd.com.

This flyer was created by our Student Services Specialist, Sheila Hatfield, informing us about the Walk Against Hate which takes place on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at Liberty Station. Let's walk together in unity to support this important cause. Join our MC team at https://support.adl.org/team/207077.

Husani Whitlock, our MCHS Intervention Counselor, designed a new Family Learning Center Flyer. It is both eye catching and informative and gives us a new look. It also lets people know that we have parent workshops and about a chance to win some prizes. Students will have a chance to win some prizes in the 2019-2020 school year with the introduction of our new incentive program.

Hello Sundevils,

Next Fall, the Family Learning Center (FLC) will be implementing the FLC Incentive Program to recognize the students’ effort and growth in the areas of academics, commitment to improvement, and building community. The only requirements to be a part of the incentive program are to becoming a member of the FLC and attending the center once a week for at least an hour. Doing that, will give students an opportunity to earn premium snacks, gift cards to various places, and be eligible to attend our end of the trimester surprise trip. The FLC is a place a great place to study, connect, collaborate and catch up.

Did you know that Poway Adult School conducts ESL classes at the FLC during the morning hours Monday through Thursdays? Poway Adult School now has their new Spring and Summer schedule available: Live. and Learn schedule available.

There are many wonderful classes to choose from and they now offer online classes too. Why not take a look. You will be glad you did!

We are located on the Los Penasquitos Elementary School Grounds at 14125 Cuca Street, Rm. EB30, San Diego, CA 92129.

We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 7::00

For questions or further information, please contact Patti Park, Parent & Community Liasion at ppark@powayusd.com or call (858)

Email: ppark@powayusd.com
Website: https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/MCHS/STUDENTS/Family-Learning-Center
Location: 14125 Cuca Street, EB30, San Diego, CA 92129
Phone: (858) 672-3600 . 3130