As an EL Education school, Conway creates opportunities for students to investigate and value their different histories and talents as well as those of other communities and cultures. Diversity and Inclusion increases the richness of ideas, creative power, problem-solving ability, and respect for others. This is one of our 10 design principles that shapes our vision for an EPIC school.
Before spring break, we had the pleasure to share our practices with district leaders from the Sacramento area. These educational leaders were provided an opportunity to visit classrooms, hear from our student ambassadors, and listen to our teachers share the intentionality of our transformation and story of impact. Our visitors observed how classrooms are alive with inquiry, engagement, and joy.
Later this month, Conway will host a two day Site Seminar for forty educators to come see the EL Model in action.
Another tradition at Conway is student-led welcome tours for all new learners to our campus. It is important that every family and student feels our Crew spirit and are welcomed into our community. These student ambassadors are charged with leading the experience, introducing them to staff, sharing some key information, and making special connections with our newest member to our crew.
National School Librarian Day was celebrated on April 4th while we were on spring break. Conway would like to celebrate, Ms. DB on this week when we return. Families, please have your student write a special thank you note, bring in a flower, or a book to show our librarian how much we appreciate all she does for our crew.
Our incentive BMX assembly was rescheduled for Thursday, April 13th since our last one was rained out. Teachers will recommend students that have been aligning their behavior to our EPIC norms consistently and will be invited to the EPIC event. We look forward to having 100% of our students attending.
Finally, I am happy to introduce our new school counselor, Elizabeth Smith. Ms. Smith received her bachelor's degree in social science from California State University San Marcos and her Masters degree in school counseling from National University. Before becoming a school counselor, she worked as a behavior interventionist at an elementary school in Oceanside for several years. She worked with children with special needs and has always loved working with children. She has spent most of her time working with elementary school aged children and wanted to become a school counselor because of her desire to help children become more successful students, guide them to effectively deal with a variety of problems in the school setting as well as outside of the school setting, and inspire them to be there best selves. She is super excited to work with all of the students and families at Conway Elementary and looks forward to meeting you all soon. She can be reached at esmith@eusd.org or contact the office at 760-432-2435 ext 12022.
Thank you Conway Community for coming together and making our first Staff Egg Hunt a HUGE success! Our Conway staff really enjoyed this little gesture. We are very grateful for the donations and time dedicated to make one parent’s suggestion come to life.
I am grateful for the opportunity to inspire students to discover their unlimited potential through Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Compassion. Together we are creating an EPIC school. Here is another example of our EPIC Crews.
We are in this together and believe, We Are Crew, not passengers.
In Crew,
Principal Meglich
Diversity and Inclusion
Week 32 - April 10th, 2023
Reclassification Ceremony, Friday, April 14th 3:00pm
This Friday we are thrilled to recognize 18 students that have met the criteria for reclassification. Reclassification is the term used to indicate that an English Language Learner has attained academic English fluency. More specifically. . .Reclassification indicates that an English Language Learner has achieved a level of English proficiency that, without special accommodations related to language, will enable him/her to compete academically with native English speaking peers. Special invitations have gone home from our family liaison.
Questions, please contact xmaldonado@eusd.org
Art Studio with Mrs. August will become available for students in 4th - 6th grade after Spring Break. Students will paint, draw and create with clay! Art Studio will meet on Tuesdays after school, beginning Tuesday, April 18, 2023. If you are interested in your child participating in our newest after school enrichment class, Art Studio, please complete the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgTM9Gwo-QrHJtjYOsYXevaVhR9pShQ2V6GfO7CywuDsqC8A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Attention families of students in 3rd-5th grade!
You do not want to miss the opportunity for them to participate in the NEW after school enrichment program, Center Stage.
Center Stage Productions (CSP) is a non-profit youth theatre company providing a wide range of classes and production opportunities for kids to express themselves creatively in a fun and professional stage environment.
The Center Stage program will begin, Wednesday, April 12th after school.
To sign up your student, please click on the link provided below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/...
For more information please email Mrs. Melzer at emelzer@eusd.org
College & Crew Celebration -
4/13/23 Thursday 8:00 - 8:20am
Parents, you are invited to join us this week but you will need to check in the front office for this week’s College and Crew Celebration. Students are recognized for EPIC scholarly, active citizen, and athletic achievement.
EPIC Incentive Assembly 4/ 13/23!
This special event is to acknowledge all of our students' EPIC behavior. Attendances will be determined by teacher and staff. We look forward to 100% participation.
Family Engagement
Mental health is of great importance. We hope that you know that it is okay to ask for help. If you or someone you know could benefit from some help, we encourage EUSD families to contact Care Solace. Care Solace will quickly and confidently find available mental health and substance use providers at no cost to you. Get connected to care today! Phone: (888)-515-0595 Website: caresolace.com/eusdfamilies Please note: Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health service provider. In the event of a life threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255
Parenting Classes
We invite families to join the Positive Parenting Program at Conway School. This program is a preventive, early-intervention program that helps families find positive solutions to common childhood behavior issues using strategies proven to help improve children's behaviors and reduce caregiver’s stress and anxiety. The Positive Parenting Program is funded by San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency and the classes that will be taught at Conway School are FREE. Click on the link provided below to register for the classes being held at Conway School Wednesday April 12 & 19 from 8:30 am -10:30 am. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UvK1-s5zPU-vwLTWlV5JSR5VxODwxJ9JumRmSp8PmcdUQzJDSzRFSE5LUlNZM0ROSU5KQTZLSUVMSy4u Happier families. Better relationships. Successful children. It all starts here!
Looking Ahead
Here is a recap of this week and future events to mark your calendar. Stay tuned for specific details as events draw closer.
Monday Last day of Spring Break!
Tuesday ELPAC Speaking continues k - 2nd & National School Library Day (April 4th!)
7:35 am Running club 4th - 6th grade
2:35 - 3:15pm Ambassador & Celebration Crews room 4
2:35 - 3:30 pm Lego Robotics (2nd & 3rd Grade) Rm 3
2:40- 3:40 pm Math Intervention 5th
2:40 - 3:40 pm Writing Revolution, 5th & 6th, rm 41
Wednesday
7:35 am Running club 1st - 3rd
8:00 - 10:00 am Volunteer Crew time
8:30 - 10:30 am Positive Parenting Program, rm 5
2:40 - 3:30 pm WHO CREW. Garden Crew, First Lego League & Blanchard Math Crew
2:40 - 4:10 pm Girls on the Run
2:40 - 4:10 pm Center Stage Production- Musical
3:00 - 4:00 pm School Site Council Meeting
5:30 - 6:30 pm PTA Association Meeting
Thursday
Wear Crew Blue!
8:00 am College & Crew Celebration, parents welcome
8:30 - 9:30 am BMX Assembly
12:15 pm Early Release!
Kona Ice today
Friday Band Day
Conway Spirit Day - Mix it up, Print or Patterns
7:35 - 7:50 am Running Club - 4 - 6th
9:00 - 2:00pm 6th grade Field work - La Jolla Shores
2:40 - 3:10 pm Tech Crew
3:00 - 4pm Reclassification Ceremony / ELAC elections
Saturday
10:00am SmArt Festival at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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