• May 12: Mother's Day
  

• May 17: Minimum Day/39XD (Release at 1:10 pm)

• May 22: Tk-K Welcome Chat

• May 27: Memorial Day (No School)

• June 3: Master Sports for 6/7/8

• June 5: Master Sports for Tk-5

• June 6: Last Day of School (Minimum Day)

As we finish out a week celebrating our incredible Learning Experience Designers (LEDs) and other staff members at Design39Campus, it’s imperative to recognize the profound impact they have on our community. Our LEDs and D39C staff are not just educators; they are architects of transformative learning experiences, crafting environments where curiosity thrives and innovation flourishes. Their dedication goes beyond the traditional boundaries of teaching, as they continuously seek ways to ignite the passion for learning within each learner. Their unwavering commitment to student success fosters a culture where every individual feels empowered to explore, create, and grow.

In the lives of our learners, our LEDs and staff serve as mentors, guides, and champions. They provide not only academic support but also invaluable emotional and social guidance, nurturing the holistic development of each student. Beyond the classroom, they instill values of empathy, resilience, and collaboration, preparing our learners to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence and integrity. Their tireless efforts extend far beyond the school gates, leaving an indelible mark on the lives they touch and shaping the future leaders of our community.

Staff appreciation is more than just a gesture; it's an acknowledgment of the invaluable contributions our educators make to the fabric of our learning community. It's about recognizing the countless hours spent planning engaging lessons, providing personalized support, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. The generous contributions collected during 39 Days of Giving, which were used to support this week's events, serve as a tangible expression of our collective appreciation, providing resources and opportunities to further enhance the learning experiences for our students. By showing your gratitude, you not only uplift the spirits of our staff but also reaffirm the significance of their role in shaping the future. This support is a testament to the unity and generosity within our community, reminding us that when we come together with a shared purpose, we can truly make a difference in the lives of those around us.

So, from us to you: you are appreciated.

Mother's Day holds profound significance as a time to honor and celebrate the unconditional love, sacrifices, and guidance provided by mothers and maternal figures. It's a day to express gratitude for the nurturing presence that shapes our lives and the countless ways mothers contribute to our well-being and growth. Beyond biological ties, Mother's Day recognizes all forms of motherhood, including adoptive mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, and those who fulfill maternal roles in diverse family structures. This day serves as a reminder of the immeasurable impact mothers have on shaping individuals, families, and communities, emphasizing the importance of expressing love and appreciation not just on Mother's Day, but throughout the year.

Mother's Day can be a time of celebration that may evoke complex emotions for some. For those who have lost their mothers, experienced strained relationships, or are unable to become mothers themselves, Mother's Day can bring about feelings of sadness, longing, or isolation. It's essential to approach the day with sensitivity, compassion and deep empathy, recognizing the diverse range of emotions that it may elicit. Let's use this occasion to honor mothers and to extend support and gratitude to those who deserve it most!

If you are looking to purchase a promotional yard sign for your 8th grade student, we have provided Papercut Invites' information. Purchasing a sign is not required and is an option if you are interested. Please fill out THIS FORM below by May 17, 2024.

• Papercut invites' Pricing
• 1 single customized yard sign with the student's name: $20
• 1 single generic/not personalized $10
• Shipping to school for parental pick up: no cost
• Shipping to home: $10

National College Resources Foundation, producers of the Black College Expo, San Diego County Office of Education, and the Association of African American Educators invite San Diego Black High School Graduates to participate in our FREE Rites of Passage Celebration on Monday, June 3rd, 6 pm -8 pm at Bayview Baptist Church, in the MLK Center, Auditorium.

A Rite of Passage is defined as an African ritual or experience that marks a major milestone or change in a person’s life, and we want to celebrate the 2024 San Diego Black Graduates, both 8th grade and 12th grade. Each graduate 8th grade graduate will receive a Rites of Passage bracelet and each graduating senior will receive a Kente Cloth Sash that you can wear for graduation and other events and ceremonies in your life.

Rites of Passage ceremonies have one trait in common: They provide a social frame to ease an individual into a new stage without creating uneasiness or disruption. In a nutshell, they provide a way to make official an important change. And you are changing, transitioning, and transforming from one stage of your life to the next. Rites of passage foster a sense of renewal since they mark the beginning of a new phase in your life. They remind us that we are constantly evolving and that life is a transformative journey. On the other hand, they also provide a sense of belonging, since a rite of passage is always performed by and for a community and that's why we want to celebrate you Monday, June 3rd, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in African Tradition “A Rites of Passage”.

Please register today! It's Free! Refreshments will be served. Family members are invited. For any questions contact brittny@ncrfoundation.org.

Click HERE to register!

The D39C No Place for Hate committee invites you to participate in sharing your identity with our community. Visit the Identity Wall in the Welcome Center to engage in this interactive activity. Take a moment to examine the words displayed on the wall and consider which ones resonate with you. Then, select your color string and use it to connect around the words that reflect your identity. This activity aims to visually illustrate the diverse components that comprise our community.

The AVID tip of the week is apply for AVID. Students must be logged into their PUSD accounts in order to access the application. As a reminder, the application will be considered incomplete if it is not accompanied by a video interview submission. Directions for submitting the interview are listed in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For additional information, please click here for additional information.

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Asmann, D39C Counselor: jasmann@powayusd.com

All applications must be submitted by May 15, 2024. All current AVID students must reapply to the program.

Click on the photo below for the application for grades 6, 7, and 8.

Congrats to D39C Eighth Grader, Maya F., for being recognized as D39C's AVID Student Standout. Maya was celebrated with other PUSD AVID students at the last Board Meeting.

According to D39C 7/8 AVID teacher, Ms. Ruppert, "Maya was selected as the standout student because she has really stepped up to the challenge of AVID. She shows up every day with a smile on her face and an eager attitude. Maya is diligent in her work and ensures it is done with 110% effort. She has a creative mind with endless questions, which makes every day in AVID an exciting adventure. We are thrilled to see her flourish in her next adventure in high school."

Congratulations, Maya.

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

We kicked off Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lively celebration in the D39C LOFT. Students delved into books that honored the rich heritage of these communities, fostering understanding and unity within our school community. As a hub of cultural celebrations and learning, the LOFT provided a welcoming space for exploration and appreciation of diverse perspectives.

The Design39Campus student blog is a vibrant hub where designers share their experiences, ideas, and unique perspectives on Design39Campus. It offers a firsthand glimpse into student life, showcasing creativity and the power of student-led initiatives within the educational sphere. Reading this blog provides a direct connection to the student community, fostering empathy, understanding, and a glimpse into D39C.

Please click on the button above periodically to see what is happening around our learning facility.

Please see the flyer below for information about the D39C 2023-2024 Yearbook, including ordering information.

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.

The D39C Collaborative is a 100% volunteer-run foundation designed to be responsive to the needs of students, parents, and learning experience designers of Design39Campus. Their mission is to expand and enhance the educational experience of every student attending Design39Campus.

PUSD Substitutes Needed: With flu, cold, and COVID season upon us, we are once again in need of qualified substitutes to support PUSD and our campus in the event of an LED absence.

If you or someone you know are interested in applying to become a substitute teacher with Poway Unified School District, please click here.

EmpowerED Digital Magazine: We are excited to debut the first-ever edition of our new EmpowerED Digital Magazine, to highlight all the ways you are empowering world-class learners every single day! We want to share with each other and the rest of our community what makes Poway Unified students, staff, and families so special in this visually pleasing, multi-media platform moving forward.

Click here to be taken to a flipbook to enjoy the magazine. You'll see slideshows, links, and videos embedded in the pages. We hope you love it as much as we do! Feel free to share it with your family, friends, alum, retirees - anyone who might enjoy it too.

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.