Titan Weekly Newsletter

October

• 28 - Non-Student Day - PUSD Professional Growth

November

• 1 - Modified Bell Schedule - Unified Sports/Special Olympics Event
• 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
• 25-29 - District Recess

Monday, October 28 is a Professional Growth Day for PUSD staff and there is no school for students. We will see you back on Tuesday, October 29!

It's that SPOOKY time of year when all the Ghosts and Goblins come out! It is also that time of year when we host our teachers and staff to a spooktacular Halloween luncheon! This year, we will host one of their all-time favorites: Nacho & Taco Bar! We need many items supplied, and we need volunteers to put it all together. Please click here to donate!

If there are any artsy or creative people, I need assistance with decorations. Creating or providing decorations would be amazing to take this event over the top for the teachers! They will be participating in a costume contest during this event.

I want to thank you for your participation, as it does not go unnoticed and cannot be done alone. Our teachers and staff truly appreciate all that we do for them as much as we appreciate them for supporting our most significant investment, our kiddos.

If you prefer to donate money towards the event, you can donate HERE.

With Gratitude,

Kathie Robinson

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.

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.

There are many viruses going around this season. Be aware of the signs for Covid-19, Influenza, and RSV. Stay well, Titans!

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.

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

College Visits Recently Added:

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

click here to sign-up for a visit

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

Contact: rnash@powayusd.com

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