Wildcat Weekly 1/20-1/24

Hi Wildcats!

We had a great week and our Wildcats really enjoyed our Career Day event. Students had the opportunity to learn about first responder careers and explore their vehicles on the field. In the MPR, students were able to visit with many local community members and learn about their careers including a dentist, orthodontist, comic book illustrator, scientist, and many more. Thank you to Sarah Rieth and Andrea Chamberlin-Rodriguez for all of your hard work to organize such a fun and meaningful Career Day!

Just a reminder, there is no school on Monday, 1/20, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please also mark your calendar that there is no school on Monday, 1/27, for a district-wide professional growth day.

Mrs. Julie Goldberg

Proud Principal of Pomerado Elementary School

Date/Time: Friday, January 24 · 9am - 12pm PST

Location: Poway Unified School District Office; 15250 Avenue of Science San Diego, CA 92128

Have you been looking for a fulfilling career in education, supporting meaningful work with incredible children?! Then come join us at our SAME DAY SELECTION: HIRING FAIR on January 24th from 9:00am-12:00pm!!

***Event Brite page linked below with pertinent details (click on the flier)***

It is hard to believe it but our district has already begun planning for the 2025-2026 school year! In an effort to help us provide the most accurate information about the number of students who will be returning next year, please complete THIS SURVEY no later than Sunday, January 26, 2025. This will provide us with the number of returning students as well as those who will be leaving Pomerado Elementary and will ensure that your child(ren) is enrolled correctly for the 2025-2026 school year. Please submit one form per student.

Families do not need to complete the form for current 5th-grade students because they will be automatically enrolled in 6th-grade at their school of residence. This is NOT considered continuing student registration. Continuing student registration will take place February 28th - March 31st and needs to be completed for ALL students enrolled in PUSD for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit PUSD Continuing Student Registration for more information.

It’s hard to believe it but it’s already time to begin to think about the 2025-2026 school year!

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendars:

• Transfer Requests - beginning on February 1st at 8:00 am, we will accept transfer requests for students who live in the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school. This includes incoming siblings of current students, as well as students who have not yet enrolled. Transfer requests can be made on the Poway Unified website by clicking THIS link. The transfer window closes on March 31st at 5:00 pm.

• Continuing Student Registration - from February 28 - March 31st, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2025-26 school year need to complete online continuing registration. Look for more information coming soon.

• New Student Enrollment - beginning on April 1st at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!

More details can be found on the Poway Unified website at www.powayusd.com.

Re-Wear Sale Is Returning

Pomerado is bringing back our Re-Wear Sale. The sale will take place on Thursday, February 6th from 9am-4pm in the MPR. To make this event a success, we are asking anyone in the community to donate gently used children's and adult clothing from January 28th-31st. Donations can be dropped off in the front office between 8am-3pm. All donations will be sold for $1 per item and the funds raised will directly support student learning and provide essential supplies for classrooms.

Career Day 2025

A huge thank you to all our amazing parent volunteers who helped make career day spectacular for our students. Thanks, also, to our PAWs organizers, Sarah Reith and Kara Levy.

Running Club Scanners Needed

Our morning running club needs parent support to help track laps. Please consider volunteering for a quick morning time slot if you have the time. Sign-up here.

https://evite.me/329wRRdZq4

Yearbook Photos

Our student and parent yearbook team is collecting photogs for the yearbook. If you have photos from a school event you would like to share, please drop them to our yearbook site below. Thank you!

Drop your photos for our Yearbook here

Save the Date

Be sure to save the date for our family dance, a 50s sock hop, on Friday, February 7th.

Thank you,

Your PAWs team

Join Life Planning Specialist Wendy Smith for an insightful presentation on why creating a plan matters, how to take the first steps, and where to find support along the way. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with fellow parents, gaining valuable insights and support. Start building a strong foundation for your child's future today! Flier found here.

On February 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Valley Elementary School will host PUSD's first-ever IEP Basics training exclusively in Spanish. In collaboration with the Exceptional Family Resource Center, this event is designed to support PUSD Spanish-speaking families of students with IEPs. More details are available in the event flier.

• Monday, January 20- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day~ NO SCHOOL
• Monday, January 27- Professional Growth Day~ Non-Student Day (NO SCHOOL)

https://www.powayusd.com/PUSDPOES

jgoldberg@powayusd.com

Office Number: (858) 748-1320

Lorena Leonard (Office Manager) lleonard@powayusd.com

ESS: (858) 679-8946

Marcella Clark (ESS Supervisor) maclark@powayusd.com

Attendance Hotline

(858) 679-2604

Attendance Email

PMESattendance@powayusd.com

A students absence should be reported within 24 hours. When calling or emailing; please state your name, relationship to student, student name, teacher, and reason for absence.