Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Conway Lockdown Campus Incident: The safety of our students and staff is always a top priority. We want to make our school community aware of an incident this afternoon that resulted in Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning being placed on lockdown status. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday, a staff member reported hearing a gunshot in the surrounding area. Another staff member reported seeing a suspicious individual with what appeared to be a firearm. Staff members called 911, and the Conway campus was placed on lockdown status. A lockdown involves locking and barricading all doors, and securing the perimeter when safe. Escondido police officers responded immediately, and a suspect has been arrested. Out of an abundance of caution, the campus lockdown status was in place for about 30 minutes, resulting in a delay in the dismissal procedure. Police confirmed that it was safe to lift our lockdown status shortly after 3 p.m. We appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Listen to their call to action here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WGnNvWdHxf9cKnMe4aMOrYkWed2ph-NT/view?usp=sharing. Please help Who Crew meet their goal of collecting 200 personal hygiene items that will be used to makeCare Kits for people in our community. Did you know that hygiene items are just as important as food donations? This personal necessity is consistently a need at Interfaith Community Center. Please consider donating one or more of the following items: Shampoo, conditioner, soap/body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, or razors. Thank you! "And remember, it feels good to do good!"

Our Reclassification ceremony honored 17 students that met rigorous criteria. Reclassification indicates that an English Language Learner attained academic English fluency & achieved a level of English proficiency to compete academically with native English speaking peers. EPIC!

What's eSports all about? In EUSD, it's more than just gaming! Our eSports enrichment program is growing strong after making its debut in the fall as part of our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. eSports has students exercising their critical thinking skills, engaging in career exploration, learning to collaborate, and more. Check out this excellent video to see how this program supports student success in EUSD! https://youtu.be/aydY8IPnW6M?feature=shared

Conway Academy is in search of community leaders for our school committees! Families are invited to take part of the planning, decision making and fruition of events for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Take the opportunity to help make it a rewarding and memorable experience for school staff, students and their families! Please click on the link provided below to see which position best suits your gifts, talents, and interests. https://forms.gle/Tmf4EfPsEi2r5Zhe7 ******************************************* ¡Conway Academy está buscando líderes comunitarios para nuestros comités escolares! Invitamos a familias a participar en la planificación, toma de decisiones y realización de eventos para el año escolar 2024 - 2025. ¡Aproveche la oportunidad para ayudar a que sea una experiencia gratificante y memorable para el personal de la escuela, los estudiantes y sus familias! Los invitamos a hacerle clic en el enlace que se proporciona a continuación para ver qué puesto se adapta mejor a sus dones, talentos e intereses. https://forms.gle/Tmf4EfPsEi2r5Zhe7

Families of students in 6, 7 & 8 grade are invited to take part in the Reading Workshop Series "Carlito's Story". Carlito's Story is about a young boy who is faced with some big decisions about who he is hanging out with and how he will pursue his own dreams. His parents have even bigger decisions to make if they are to parent their son in a different style than how they parented their daughters, Graciela and Rosa. - This is a violence prevention program and discussions will be had in regards to how to best support adolescent students. Meetings will be held via zoom every Tuesday in April - 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 Morning Session will be from 9 am - 10:30 am and Evening Session will take place from 6 pm - 7:30 pm **This program will be presented in Spanish. **Materials and copy of book will be provided. To register, please click on the link provided below https://forms.gle/wyTWhvCW3CFmp2QD8 For more information or assistance registering, please contact Xochitl Maldonado at (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005. ______________________________ Se invita a las familias de estudiantes de 6º, 7º y 8º grado a participar del Ciclo de Talleres de Lectura "La Historia de Carlito". La historia de Carlito trata sobre un joven que debe tomar decisiones importantes sobre con quién saldrá y cómo perseguirá sus propios sueños. Sus padres tienen que tomar decisiones aún más importantes si quieren criar a su hijo con un estilo diferente al que criaron con sus hijas, Graciela y Rosa. - Este es un programa de prevención de la violencia y se llevarán a cabo discusiones sobre cómo apoyar mejor a los estudiantes adolescentes. Las reuniones se realizarán vía zoom todos los martes de abril 16, 23, 30 y mayo 7, 14, 21, 28 La sesión de la mañana será de 9 am a 10:30 am y la sesión vespertina tendrá lugar de 6 pm a 7:30 pm. **Este programa será presentado en español. **Se proporcionarán materiales y copia del libro. Para registrarse haga clic en el enlace acontinuación https://forms.gle/wyTWhvCW3CFmp2QD8 Para obtener más información o ayuda para registrarse, comuníquese con Xochitl Maldonado al (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005.

Attention Conway families! The after school enrichment class, Origami, is now open to include 3rd grade students! If your student is interested, please come to the office to request a permission slip. We are also still accepting applications for 4th through 6th grade students. Space is limited so please act now! Classes take place on Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:40 pm to 3:40 pm.

EPIC Conway PTA invites families to attend our Spring into Reading Book Fair that will be held in room 27 the week of April 8-12. Shopping hours will be as follows Mon - Fri (Before School) 7:30 am - 7:55 am Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday (After School) 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Thursday 12:10 pm - 12:40 pm For more information about our book fair and to create an E-Wallet for your student(s) visit our School’s Book Fair Website by clicking the link below. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/conwayelementaryschool10 **Volunteers are greatly appreciated with supervision during shopping hours and packing up on the last day of the book fair. Please click on the link below to sign up for a time slot that works best for you https://tinyurl.com/y34anbs8

District Leaders, Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Frank and Director, Mr. Ngo of Human Resource are greeted by our student ambassadors, Royce and Alejandro. Classroom greeters then shared their expeditions either our guests. #epicconway #studentleadership @eleducation

Family Day at Lunch for families of students in 2nd & 3rd grade is scheduled for Friday, April 12 in the MPR. Families are invited to bring a store bought meal, homemade meal or purchase a school lunch here. *If rain is forecast, the event will be rescheduled for a future date. 3rd Grade Lunch is from 11:10 am - 11:50 AM 2nd Grade Lunch is from 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm A future Family Day at Lunch is in the works. If you plan to attend, please preregister by clicking on the link provided below before Thursday, April 11 at noon. https://forms.gle/8MGfvASspSUMcDHb6 Thank you! ********* El Día Familiar en el Almuerzo para familias de estudiantes de 2do y 3er grado está programado para el viernes 12 de abril en el MPR. Se invita a las familias a traer una comida comprada en la tienda, una comida casera o comprar un almuerzo escolar. *Si se pronostica lluvia, el evento será reprogramado para una fecha futura. El almuerzo de 3er grado es de 11:10 a. m. a 11:50 a. m. El almuerzo de 2do grado es de 12:00 pm a 12:40 pm. Se está preparando un futuro Día de Alamuerzo Familiar. Si planea asistir, pedimos pre-regístración antes del jueves 11 de abril al mediodía al enlace de acontinuación https://forms.gle/8MGfvASspSUMcDHb6 Gracias.

ConwayArrival and Dismissal Procedures Student SAFETY is a top priority and we want to work together to create the safest environment. In the event that you need to enter the school premises for any reason during school hours, staff will request that you enter only through the main entrance, sign in, and obtain a visitor’s pass. Staff Supervision The campus opens at 7:35 am. Staff supervision begins at 7:30 am at the front of the school. The gates open at 7:35 am for students to proceed to their classroom lines. The 5-minute warning bell rings at 7:55 am for teachers to pick up students at their lines. The playground will NOT be monitored or supervised in the morning. Students arriving earlier than 7:30 am are welcome to apply to the morning YMCA Legends program available at no cost to our families. For safety reasons, students SHOULD NOT be dropped off prior to 7:30 am. Drivers must comply with designated school drop-off/pick-up and parking procedures. Drop-Off Procedures When dropping your student off via car, please pull your car up as far as possible at the front curb of the school. Do not get out of your car while in this drop off line. Students should exit from the passenger side of the car ONLY. If you need to assist your child in leaving the car, please find a parking spot on the street, and assist your student by walking them up to the main entrance. If crossing the street, USE THE CROSSWALK! Handicap parking is available in the south parking lot in the event that you need to enter the building for any reason. Students must be escorted at all times when walking through any parking lot. There is NO student pick-up or drop-off allowed in any of our lots. NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED TO DROP OFF IN THE PARKING LOTS. Pick-up / Parking Procedures All students will be dismissed by 2:30 p.m. M,T,W, F and 12:15 p.m. Thursday in accordance with the Student Dismissal from School policy and procedures. Classes are escorted by teachers to the front of the school by classroom teachers. Students sit and wait until they are dismissed. All teachers are responsible for the dismissal of his or her class at the end of the day. Teachers will see that each student is released from the grassy area when the parent or guardian has arrived. Students enrolled and participating in an aftercare program, YMCA Program, will go from their classrooms to the MPR or other designated area. Appropriate YMCA and School personnel will take attendance. At the end of the school day, only buses will be allowed to drive through the main parking lot entrance. Gates will close after buses are in and will reopen fifteen minutes after dismissal. All families should line vehicles up on the white curb or park on Conway Drive to pick up their students. Handicap parking is available in the south lot at the end of the day for families that need to enter the building for any reason at dismissal or walk up to pick up their student. There is NO student pick-up or drop-off allowed in any of our lots. Students must be escorted at all times when walking through a parking lot. If siblings are to go home together, it is important both classroom teachers are aware of this arrangement and/or the siblings’ meeting location. Any student, who ordinarily is picked up at school by an adult, but the adult fails to collect the student at dismissal, will be sent or brought to the main office. They should not leave school grounds. An adult will need their government issued ID to pick-up the student. NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PICK UP IN THE PARKING LOTS. Let’s work together to keep our students safe!

After School Enrichment - Spring Session. April 8th to May 31st. If you are interested in having your student attend the next session of After School Enrichment classes, please fill out the interest form linked here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxz25h2 . Please keep in mind that filling out the interest form DOES NOT enroll your student. After the interest form is filled out, a permission slip will be sent home for the parent/guardian to sign. Permission slips must be returned to the school office. Families will then be notified if students have been ENROLLED or placed on a WAITLIST. Please see the English & Spanish flyer linked here for more information: https://tinyurl.com/mr9jfewe

Attention Conway Families, Summer Program are available. EUSD will be sending out summer program confirmation emails in the very near future and we noticed Conway only has 52 students signed up for the 4-week summer program. Don't miss this wonderful free opportunity! See the informational flyer and interest survey here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7OmOQBY26CqrIpF8-Z3M_UCEjI-bsDN829wxkjM6MEQyWBA/viewform.

After School Enrichment - Spring Session. April 8th to May 31st. If you are interested in having your student attend the next session of After School Enrichment classes, please fill out the interest form linked here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxz25h2 . Please keep in mind that filling out the interest form DOES NOT enroll your student. After the interest form is filled out, a permission slip will be sent home for the parent/guardian to sign. Permission slips must be returned to the school office. Families will then be notified if students have been ENROLLED or placed on a WAITLIST. Please see the English & Spanish flyer linked here for more information: https://tinyurl.com/mr9jfewe

Greetings Conway families, Tomorrow is an early release day which means students will get out at 12:10 pm. We also want to invite families to our Spring Break Kick Off at Sky Zone!!! Our EPIC Conway PTA will be having a Fundraising event to benefit school programs at Sky Zone San Marcos 860 Los Vallecios Blvd, San Marcos CA 92069 Wednesday March 20th from 1:30 pm - 8 pm. Fundraiser Musts: - Mention you are supporting Conway Academy at the time of purchase - MUST purchase a 2 hour Jump Pass ($22 per jumper) - Bring your own Sky Zone socks or purchase a pair on site for $5 - Participants must sign Sky Zone waiver ********************************* Saludos familias de Conway, Mañana es un día de salida temprana, eso significa que los estudiantes saldrán a las 12:10 p.m. También queremos invitar a las familias a ¡¡¡comienzar las vacaciones de primavera en Sky Zone!!! Nuestro EPIC PTA de Conway tendrá un evento de recaudación de fondos para beneficiar los programas escolares de nuestra escuela en Sky Zone San Marcos 860 Los Vallecios Blvd, San Marcos CA 92069 Miércoles 20 de marzo de 1:30 pm - 8 pm. Requisitos para una recuadación de fondos efectiva: - Mencione que apoya a Conway Academy al momento de la compra. - DEBE comprar un Jump Pass de 2 horas ($22 por participante) - Trae tus propios calcetines Sky Zone o compra un par por $5 - Los participantes deben firmar la exención de Sky Zone

Sprint Picture Day is Wednesday, April 3rd Order forms have been sent home. Additional forms can be found in our front office. *** Only students who have submitted an order form online or in person will have their picture taken*** For more information or to place your order online, please visit www.shopstudio1.com Enter School Code: N720 to choose Conway Elementary School. Feel free to text your questions to Studio 1 at (413) 287-1234 Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm.

Greetings Conway families! We would like to invite you all to attend a very important Community Crew Hall Meeting Monday, March 18th in our school library at 3 pm. We invite families to join the discussion about the budget deficit. Stay informed, offer solutions and hear how Conway will persevere during challenging times. Speakers: Mrs. Meglich Conway Academy Principal and other school staff members For more information please contact our school office at (760)432-2435. We hope to see you there!

Join us at our next Parent Crew session at Conway! Families are invited to connect with other Conway parents and learn ways to best support their child's social, emotional growth and development. Friday, March 15th 1 pm in room 5 Topic of discussion: Effective Communication between parents and children Presented by Alejandra Ramos Almaraz Future Meeting Dates Friday April 26 and May 31. For more information please contact Xochitl Maldonado (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005 or email xmaldonado@eusd.org ********************************************************************************** ¡Acomáñenos a nuestra próxima sesión de Parent Crew en Conway! Se invita a familias a conectarse con otros padres de Conway y aprender formas de mejor apoyar el crecimiento y desarrollo social y emocional de sus hijos. Viernes 15 de marzo a las 8:30 am en el salón 5 Tema de discusión: Comunicación efectiva entre padres e hijos. Presentado por Alejandra Ramos Almaraz Fechas futuras de reuniones Viernes 26 de abril y 31 de mayo. Para más información por favor contacte a Xochitl Maldonado (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005 o envíe un correo electrónico a xmaldonado@eusd.org

Our EPIC Yearbook Committee has been working on our annual Yearbook and we are so excited to see their final product. In the meantime, we would like to give our families the opportunity to pre-order and save! Pre-order a yearbook before April 30th for only $15. Yearbook price will increase to $20 on May 1st. ATTENTION FAMILIES OF 5th & 6th GRADE STUDENTS!!! You can add a personalized dedication message for your student for only $5. **100 word maximum **Last day to submit a dedication message & payment is Friday, March 15 FAMILIES OF 6th GRADE STUDENTS!! Did you know Conway Academy gifts each 6th grade student a yearbook? Yes, that is correct! Each 6th grade student will be gifted a yearbook as a celebratory gift for all their EPIC efforts as a scholar and active citizen. Conway PTA invites families to add a personalized dedication message for their student in the yearbook for only $5. To PRE-ORDER a yearbook and/or add a dedication, please click on the link provided below and/or stop by the front office for a paper form. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/year-book-2023-24?cart=d67fe4c9-7327-406c-a8c5-9d60839081b2%21%2174567199 For more information, contact Conway PTA via email at epicconwaypta@gmail.com ___________________________ Nuestro EPIC Comité de Anuario ha estado trabajando en nuestro Anuario de este año escolar y estamos muy emocionados de ver su producto final. Mientras tanto, nos gustaría darles a nuestras familias la oportunidad de ¡preordenar y ahorrar! Reserva un anuario antes del 30 de abril por sólo $15. El precio del anuario aumentará a $20 el 1 de mayo. ¡¡¡ATENCIÓN FAMILIAS DE ESTUDIANTES DE 5TO Y 6TO GRADO!!! Agregue un mensaje personalizado a su estudiante por solo $5. **100 palabras máximo **El último día para programar su dedicación y pago es el viernes 15 de marzo ¡¡FAMILIAS DE ESTUDIANTES DE 6TO GRADO!! ¿Sabía que Conway Academy le regala un anuario a cada estudiante de sexto grado? ¡Si, eso es correcto! Cada estudiante de sexto grado recibirá un anuario como celebración de todo su esfuerzo EPIC académico y como ciudadano activo. El PTA de Conway invita a familias a agregar un mensaje de dedicación personalizado para su estudiante en el anuario por solo $5. Para RESERVAR un anuario y/o agregar una dedicatoria, haga clic en el enlace que se proporciona a continuación y/o pase por la oficina principal para obtener un formulario en papel. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/year-book-2023-24?cart=d67fe4c9-7327-406c-a8c5-9d60839081b2%21%2174567199 Para más información, por favor comuniquese con el PTA de Conway por correo electronico al epicconwaypta@gmail.com

Reminder: Last day of ELOP (After School Enrichment ) is as follows for the following programs... Flag Rugby: Friday, 3/15 Cre8 Art: Wednesday, 3/13 Ballet Folklorico: Tuesday, 3/12 (Final Performance for Conway families in the MPR 2:45-3:45 pm) Children's Discovery Museum: Friday, 3/15 _____________________________________________________________ Recordatorio: Últimos días para programas de ELOP (enriquecimiento después de la escuela) son los siguientes... Flag Rugby: viernes 3/15 Arte Cre8: miércoles 3/13 Ballet Folklórico: martes 3/12 (Presentación final para familias de Conway en el MPR 2:45-3:45 pm) Children's Discovery Museum: viernes 3/15