Weekly Wildcat
August1st, 2024
Office Updates
What a great start to the school year! Thank you for the huge effort in getting your child to school on time!
LOST & FOUND: We have had a couple of searches for lost items. Having your child’s name on the item helps us reconnect them to the proper owner. We do have a Lost & Found cart for jackets, water bottles, etc. that can be accessed after school. Please come through the office if the cart is not out front. Small items are held in the office.
EMAIL / PHONE UPDATES: If there are any changes to your address, email address or phone number, please let the office know right away. You may make changes through your MyPlan portal on your emergency contacts or contact the office and we will make the changes.
FORGOTTEN ITEMS: Occasionally it may be necessary to drop off a forgotten item. If so, it may be dropped off at the front counter. Please your child’s name and teacher or room number. We will let the teacher know and they will send your child up when they are able. If your child does not have their lunch with them, they will be offered the school lunch.
General office hours are 7:30 - 2:45. We are always here to help and look forward to another great year.
If you have any questions, please email Joni Gilbert (jgilbert@powayusd.com)
Attendance
Please be sure to spell the student’s first and last name and speak clearly when leaving an absence message. You will also need to state your name and relationship, the student’s teacher and reason for the absence. If your child is ill, please briefly describe the symptoms.
Please report student absences on the Attendance Hotline, 858-538-9574.
If your child sees a doctor, please provide the report upon their return.
All absences must be verified by the parent or guardian with educational rights.
If you will need to check your child out during the school day, please advise the teacher by email and come into the office to check your child out. Allow time for us to call the classroom and have them meet you in the office.
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at Sundance, you can sign up directly with your student’s teacher. The names of interested volunteers will be given to Stacie in our front office (spenneycaeg@powayusd.com ) and she will reach out to you with the requirements.
Student Health
you have already turned in a form it will just go into your child's documents. If you have any questions please contact Mary Brister (mbrister@owayusd.com)
Medications to be administered at school on a regular or emergency basis must be presented with the completed Authorization for Medication form. We are unable to take any medications without this form signed by your physician.
Authorization for Medication Administration
Please feel free to contact Mary Brister with any questions to arrange the drop off of medications.
Your child’s immunization records should be up to date and current. If you have any updated vaccinations, please contact Mary Brister (mbrister@powayusd.com)
COVID: It's been over four years since COVID-19 pandemic began and , at this point, you probably have a good sense of the major sign of infections.
Just as the new school begins, be aware of these symptoms.
Fever,chills,cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headaches, new loss of taste or smell. Sore throat, congestion, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea. If your student has any of these symptoms I encourage you to test for Covid and if the test is positive contact mbrister@powayusd.com. or call the school at 858-484-2950 x3203.
OCIS
Off-Campus Independent Study contracts are for students missing 3+ consecutive days (up to 14 days per school year) of school. This includes but is not limited to vacations/illnesses etc. If families are aware of an upcoming absence please contact abrackman@powayusd.com for an OCIS contract. When possible teachers appreciate 5 working days notice to pull homework together for the contracts! Thank you so much!
Back to School Dance - THIS Thurs. 5:30 - 7:30 pm + Pre-Sale Tickets!
Get ready to glow back to school! We’re turning up the fun with an unforgettable night of neon lights, vibrant colors, and dancing led by DJ Roger! Wear your brightest neon colors or white clothing to really stand out. Admission is $3, pizza, snacks and refreshments available for purchase too. PLUS buy your pre-sale tickets here or use the QR code below to skip the lines and get your glow on!
Calling all parents: we need your help to host this awesome Back to School dance, please sign up to volunteer, full details here.
