Titan Weekly Newsletter

November

• 4-8 - Canned Food Drive Collection
• 7 - ASVAB Exam, 8:35 am @ Library Room L-13
• 11 - Veterans Day Observance - No School; Last Day to Purchase Senior Disney Day Tickets
• 12-15 - Trimester 1 Finals - Regular Bell Schedule
• 13 - College Presentation: Why Go Out of State?, 6 pm @ PCPA
• 15 - End of Trimester 1
• 18 - Trimester 2 Begins - Minimum Day Bell Schedule
• 19 - PHS Parent Workshop, 5:30-7 pm in PHS K-1
• 25-29 - District Recess

The City of Poway has informed us that the Poway Grade, which is the section of Poway Road extending from Espola Road to Highway 67, will be closed for routine maintenance on:

• Wednesday, November 6, starting at 9:30 a.m.

• Thursday, November 7, starting at 8:30 a.m.

The residents and businesses located on this section of Poway Road will be allowed access to their property; other traffic traveling to and from Highway 67 will be diverted to Scripps Poway Parkway.

This closure may impact morning traffic to Poway High, so please plan your route accordingly.

History Comes to Life: Mr. Lewis’s AP U.S. History Class Hosts Revolutionary-Era Tea Party

History Students at Poway High School got a taste of the past last week when Mr. Lewis's AP U.S. History (APUSH) class transformed the campus into a lively re-enactment of the American Revolution. As part of an immersive history project, the APUSH students dressed as iconic figures from the Revolutionary War and mingled in character with fellow students, culminating in an authentic tea party that gave everyone a glimpse into the social and political world of 18th-century America.

A Revolutionary Idea

Mr. Lewis, known for his creative teaching methods, came up with the idea to blend historical learning with live interaction to engage students more deeply with the material. The event, dubbed “The Tea Party,” took weeks of preparation. Students not only researched the Revolutionary figures they would portray but also worked on embodying the personalities, political views, and cultural nuances of their characters.

“This wasn’t just about dressing up,” Mr. Lewis explained. “Each student had to dive into the mindset of their character, understand the historical context, and be prepared to engage in authentic, in-character discussions with others. The goal was for them to step into the shoes of the people who shaped America’s independence.”

This year, we will not have a modified bell schedule for finals. Finals will be held from November 12-15, following the regular bell schedule. Teachers will inform students of the specific days they will administer their finals.

To ensure a smooth testing environment for our students during final exams, off-campus passes will not be distributed during classes from November 12-15. If your student needs to leave, please request a pass 24 hours in advance by calling 858-748-0245 x5113. This is a 24-hour number that is monitored during school hours. Please remind your student that it is their responsibility to pick up the pass as we will not deliver passes to classrooms.

For same-day releases, you must check out your student in person at the PHS front office with your ID. Students can only check out between class periods or during lunch to avoid disrupting finals.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Monday, November 18, will have a minimum day modified bell schedule for the start of Trimester 2.

Free/Reduced-Price Meal Applications Reminder

Please complete the free/reduced-price meal application! Although school meals are free for all students, the application for free and reduced-price meal eligibility is still very important. School funding depends in part on the number of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. If income-eligible families do not apply, we risk losing important educational funds for our school.

Students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for discounts on testing fees, before and after school care, and home internet! Income qualifications change annually, so a new application is needed every school year. For school year 2024-2025, children from a family of four are eligible if the total gross (pre-tax) household income is less than $4,810 per month, or less than $57,720 per year. Household income information is confidential and applying online is quick and easy. Apply online at MySchoolApps.com, or pick up a paper application in the school office.

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Safety Reminders:

With fire season upon us we want to assure parents and guardians that we have appropriate response systems in place when emergencies arise. Our first priority will always be the safety of our students and staff on campus.

When Poway High School becomes aware of any incidents in the geographic area of the school site, we will focus first on the safety of our campus while working with law enforcement, emergency responders, and the District for guidance and support for communication. Communication with parents is part of the response plan, but will be secondary to immediate safety. As soon as we can, we will message families with details of school-wide incidents such as lockdowns or evacuations. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in ParentVue in the “My Account” section.

Finally, we have been asked by first responders to remind our families NOT to come to campus in times of emergency – there have been several instances when officers, firefighters, and their ability to respond to the emergency have been hindered by parents rushing to the scene. Should an emergency occur, we will send out messages about dismissal or reunification procedures for families when first responders indicate it is safe to do so.

PTSA will be hosting the Senior Disney Day on January 11, 2025. Tickets must be purchased through their website by November 11, 2024. https://www.powayptsa.org/disneyland.

Please contact the Poway PTSA at powayhighdisney@gmail.com if you have any questions.

This is a friendly reminder to order your graduation items (including your cap and gown) as soon as possible if you haven't ordered yet.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jostens:

Phone: 858-486-2020

Email: mark.boyer@jostens.com

Thanks to everyone who placed their orders!

Hi PHS parents and students, check out the 2024-25 Counseling Canvas Page Announcements to stay up to date on all the events hosted by the Counseling Dept./Titan Center! All students should be enrolled in PHS Counseling 2024-25.

PHS is offering the ASVAB exam on Nov 7th at 8:35am. If you are interested, please stop by the Titan Center or sign-up using the link below. Students 16 years and older are able to take this assessment. This is not just for joining the military. If you are curious about find a job that would be a great fit for you, then you can take this exam as a career assessment. We will have a workshop on December 3rd to review the results and discuss different career path options.

ASVAB Exam Sign Up

More info on the ASVAB

Attention Titans, Join us for a popular college presentation that will explore the benefits and opportunities of attending an out-of-state college. Our guest speakers will provide information about options that exist beyond California, WUE scholarship options, and how to find the right college fit for your academics and financial aid. We will save time for you to visit with each college after the presentation. Don’t miss this chance to learn about a diverse range of universities, including small and large institutions, suburban and urban campuses, as well as private and public schools. We can’t wait to see you there! Save the date and register here!

Hi Titans, If you missed our September workshop for ROTC scholarship opportunities, we are excited to host another workshop in November with U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). Whether you're curious about service or exploring different pathways for your future, this event is for you! Hosted by 2d Lt Alex Macdonald, received his commission as a Reserve Officer Training Corps Graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. He will go on to attend Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. No Sign-up is required. Save the date for November 21st during lunch in the Titan Center!

Please note if a test center decides to close, students will receive direct notification from the College Board. You can register for the SAT at the College Board website here. You can register for the ACT at the ACT website here. We will have more information for the PSAT in August 2024.

Join us in giving our Titans the very best in 2024-2025! Memberships are $15 per person and are offered to anyone interested in supporting PHS - parents, caregivers, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, etc. Joining and donating is easy to do online by clicking this link or scanning the QR code.

Please visit our website PowayPTSA.org to learn more about our PTSA, how you can help support us, ways to get involved or simply make a small, much-needed donation to support our programs here at PHS.

We look forward to partnering with you for a great year!

All students and staff members are encouraged to wear green and/or gray on Fridays to show our Titan spirit!

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Website: http://powayhigh.powayusd.com/

Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Phone: 858-748-0245

Contact: rnash@powayusd.com

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