Titan Weekly Newsletter

October

• 17 - PUSD College & Career Fair, 6 pm @ RBHS
• 18 - PTSA Special Association Meeting, 9 am @ PHS Library, Room L-13
• 26 - PSAT Testing
• 28 - Non-Student Day - PUSD Professional Growth

November

• 1 - Modified Bell Schedule - Unified Sports/Special Olympics Event
• 4-7 - Canned Food Drive Collection
• 7 - ASVAB Exam, 8:35 am @ Library Room L-13
• 11 - Veterans Day Observance - No School
• 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
• 25-29 - District Recess

October 14-18, 2024, is National School Lunch Week. Please join us in thanking the dedicated school nutrition professionals who help ensure PUSD students are well fed and ready to learn, regardless of financial circumstances. The Food and Nutrition Department serves more than 17,000 lunches every school day, featuring seasonal produce and milk from local farms, entrees rich in whole grains and lean protein, and options for varied food preferences. A large, comprehensive study published in 2019 found that nutritional quality of school lunches is higher, on average, than lunches packed from home, particularly in the areas of vegetables, whole grains, and dairy. During National School Lunch Week, we recognize and appreciate the important role that nutrition plays in supporting student success.

The Society of Women Engineers invites you to their Women in STEM Panel “Empowered to Dream and Driven to Achieve” on October 17 from 5-7 pm at Mesa College. The panel will feature several women STEM professionals representing some of San Diego’s top organizations, including Intuit, Becton Dickinson, and Greater Than Tech. Panelists will share their insights and experiences to inspire the next generation of women in STEM.

Everyone is welcome—students, collegiate members, and professionals! More details on the exact location at Mesa College will be shared soon, so be sure to register for updates as the event approaches.

Event Details

Where: San Diego Mesa College; 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego 92111

When: Thurs, Oct 17; 5-7 pm

Who: High school and college students and educators (or anyone interested in STEM)

To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep_iSlpH7k5fPQVNLkozdsbmmDKximAJ4M3pZ6y5tPeV_-1A/viewform

Poway PTSA will be holding a special Association Meeting on Friday, October 18 at 9am in the Poway High School Library for PTSA members only. Please attend the special Association meeting if you are interested in a discussion/vote to move the Senior Disneyland trip from an ASB event to a PTSA event.

The Reflections art contest is a great way for students to express themselves through the arts and have a little fun competing against their peers while doing it! The Poway High School PTSA is accepting entries now through October 25 for this year's competition! Those students who receive an Award of Excellence will advance to compete against other students within Palomar Council PTA. From there, students have the potential to advance all the way to California State PTA and the National PTA levels. We look forward to seeing our talented students' entries this year, so don't be shy! Be creative and show us what you can do!

Entry forms are available in the library, or you can click here for a printable fill-in version. Entries are due by October 25 in the library.

For additional information, please contact Krista Mertz at ptsareflectionsphs@gmail.com. If you are interested in being a Reflections Judge this year, please text Krista Mertz at (858) 226-5800.

Dear Parents/Guardians of PSAT/NMSQT Test Takers,

Thank you for registering your child for the PSAT/NMSQT. As the test day approaches, students must be well-prepared. Below is important information for the test day.

Test Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time: Test begins at approximately 8:00 am (check-in starts at 7:30 am). The end time is approximately 11:30 am.

Test Location: Poway High School (Room and seat assignments will be announced soon.)

Must-Do List:

• PUSD students must bring a fully charged PUSD-issued Chromebook. We will provide Chromebooks only to students who typically use personal devices at school and to non-PUSD students on the test day.
• Bring a School ID or an approved photo ID (if you are homeschooled).
• Sign up for a College Board account to access scores directly.

Optional:

• Calculators (refer to Calculator Rules).
• Drinks or snacks.

The school will provide:

• Pencils
• Scratch paper

Prohibited Devices:

Unless students have a College Board-approved accommodation, they cannot access these items during the test or breaks:

• Phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, or other wearable technology (simple digital non-smartwatches or analog watches are acceptable).
• Audio players, Bluetooth devices (like wireless earbuds/headphones), or any other electronic devices (except your testing device).
• Detachable privacy screens.
• External keyboards for use with laptops or Chromebooks (keyboards for iPads are allowed).
• Stylus for iPad.
• Any cameras, recording devices, or timers.
• Notes, books, or other reference materials (except as approved as English language learner support for in-school administrations).
• Compasses, rulers, protractors, or cutting devices.
• Headphones, earbuds, or earplugs.
• Unacceptable calculators that have computer-style (QWERTY) keyboards, use paper tape, make noise, or use a power cord.
• Weapons or firearms.

Penalties for Prohibited Devices:
If your prohibited electronic device makes noise in your possession, or you are seen with it at any time, including during breaks, you may be dismissed immediately, your scores may be canceled, and the device may be confiscated and its contents inspected.

Important Links:

PSAT Preparation

PSAT Student Guide

Parents Guide to PSAT/NMSQT

Thank you for your attention to these details, and we wish your child the best on their test day!

We are very excited to offer students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to take a college course, Cinema 100 on our high school campus during trimesters 2 and 3. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Poway High School’s instrumental music program is seeking advertising sponsors for our upcoming events. Your advertising support contributes to the success of the Instrumental Music Program.

Your business will be recognized in:
· Emerald Brigade Season 2024 Commemorative Program (130 copies)
· Band & Orchestra Festival Program (50 high school and middle school bands performing over three days. Approximately 900 audience members.)
· Sponsor Thank You Posters (displayed at all concerts and festivals throughout the 2024-2025 school year)
· Poway High School Music Boosters Website for 2024-2025 school year

For more info, please contact Sharon at fourtroms@gmail.com

There will be a modified bell schedule on Friday, November 1 at Poway High School for our first Unified Sports/Special Olympics Inaugural Event at Poway High School. School start and dismissal times will remain the same (8:35 am-3:35 pm), but please be aware of class period, break, and lunch times for off-rolls and off-campus passes.

Click here for the Modified Bell Schedule for November 1, 2024.

Trimester 1 Finals will be held from November 12-15 following the regular bell schedule.

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.

Students should have received an important email and text message from Jostens regarding the order process for graduation items. Your senior should have come home with a flyer and packet of order information from Jostens. The graduation items include graduation announcements, class jewelry, senior keepsakes, senior apparel, and most importantly their cap and gown. Jostens has opened up the option to order online, or through the local office in Poway. If you have any questions after reviewing the information from Jostens or if you do not receive the information Monday morning, please email our Jostens rep at mark.boyer@jostens.com. We are asking you to place your graduation order as soon as possible. Thank you!

Seniors! If you still have not yet scheduled your senior portrait with Keane Studios, please make an appointment within the next few weeks. Only portraits taken by Keane will be used in the yearbook. If you have not yet scheduled, you should have received an email from the studio with a link for the account the studio already set up for you. If you did not receive an email, please use this link to set up a new account: https://www.keaneseniors.com/book-session . Our goal is to have every senior’s portrait in the yearbook!

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.

For those interested in a health science career pathway, please take a look at this opportunity from Palomar Health. The Palomar Pathmaker Internship provides hands-on experience to high school and college-level students interested in pursuing careers in all fields of the healthcare industry.

Pathmaker interns serve alongside healthcare professionals in many facets of the industry, working together to provide patient support under the guidance of staff in the provision of a safe, comfortable and confidential environment. The are two parts to the application deadline so please read the information on the website carefully.

Deadline to apply is Oct 21, 2024

Calling all Titans...college visits end October 31.

College Visits Recently Added:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (AZ) on October 14, 2024 at 12:35pm

Ohio State University-Main Campus (OH) on October 23, 2024 at 11:30am

USD on Friday, October 25th at 12:35pm

UC Irvine on Thursday, October 31st at 12:35pm (joint visit with UCLA)

click here to sign-up for a visit

Save the date!

Thursday, October 17, 2024

6PM - 8PM

Rancho Bernardo High School Gym

13010 Paseo Lucido,

San Diego, CA 92128

PUSD high school students (9-12th grade) are invited to the PUSD College & Career Fair featuring nearly 100 representatives from colleges, universities, trades, and military. A full list of attending institutions will be released as we get closer to the event. Check back for details at https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/2024-college-and-career-fair.

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!

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am-4:00 pm

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

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

Contact: rnash@powayusd.com

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or education programs. For our full Nondiscrimination policies, please visit the PUSD website.