MCES Colt Connection

November 9-November 13--Red Ribbon Week

November 9 --Monday Meet Up

November 11--Veteran's Day--No School

November 16--Parent/Teacher Conferences--Non-student day

November 17-Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 Dismissal

November 18-Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 Dismissal

November 19-Parent/Teacher Conferences-Regular Thursday Dismissal 12:25

November 20-Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 Dismissal

November 23-November 27-Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

November 30-Fall Family Picnic (during students' lunch time)

December 3--Dine Out-McDonalds

December 7--VAPA

December 14--Monday Meet Up

December 14--Coffee with the Principal

December 21-January 1--Winter Break

Hello, Colt Families!

It was wonderful to welcome VAPA back to Morning Creek this past Monday! Our students explored music through rhythm, beat, and tempo, using percussion instruments, creating their own rhythms, and even composing music. Our younger Colts enjoyed making music with instruments, while our older students explored composition, including creating their own raps and digital music. It was a fun opportunity for students to express their creativity!

We have a busy couple of weeks ahead at Morning Creek!

This Monday, we look forward to coming together for our Monday Meet Up, featuring a special performance by our second graders!

Red Ribbon Week also kicks off on Monday! We will start the week by wearing red because "We are RED-y to make healthy choices!" Throughout the week, students are invited to participate in our themed spirit days as we celebrate making healthy, positive choices. Be sure to check out the daily spirit day schedule below!

On Wednesday, November 11, there will be no school in observance of Veterans Day. We extend our sincere gratitude to the veterans and military families in our community. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Looking ahead, Parent-Teacher Conference Week begins November 16. Please note that Monday, November 16, is a non-student day. Conferences are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child's growth, connect with their teacher, and discuss their learning. Please see below for important information about visiting campus during conference week.

Our Morning Creek Giving Tree is also open for donations! This year, we have the opportunity to support 10 Morning Creek families during the holiday season. We are grateful for the generosity of our Colt community and the kindness you continue to show one another. Please see below for more information on how you can participate.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Morning Creek community!

Kristin Sullens
Principal, Morning Creek Elementary

We value the opportunity for families and teachers to connect! If you would like to speak with your student’s teacher after school, please stop by the front office first. We’ll be happy to check on their availability before you head to the classroom. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe dismissal for all students while making time for these important conversations.

Being at school every day and arriving on time helps our Colts start their mornings ready to learn and make the most of their school day! In the coming weeks, we'll be introducing a few fun, schoolwide surprises to recognize students who are at school and on time. These small celebrations are another way to encourage positive attendance habits and add a little excitement to our mornings. Thank you, families, for helping your Colts arrive on time and ready for a great day of learning!

We look forward to welcoming families to campus for parent-teacher conferences the week of November 16! To help keep our campus safe while students are attending ESS, we ask that all families follow our visitor check-in procedures.

Monday, November 16, is a non-student day. Since ESS will still be operating, families attending conferences should enter through the front office. We will have sign-in sheets and visitor badges ready to make check-in quick and easy. Please also exit through the front office.

Tuesday through Friday, families attending conferences should also enter through the front office, as ESS students will be on campus. Please do not enter through the main gates during student dismissal. Instead, wait until dismissal is complete and enter through the front office.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure campus while making time to connect with your student's teacher. We value this opportunity to partner with you in supporting your student's learning and growth!

Birthdays are special, and we love celebrating our Colts! We've noticed a trend of students being absent on their birthdays, and we want to remind families that school is part of the celebration, too!

Classmates love recognizing their friends on their special day, and I personally visit students on their birthdays to deliver a special card and birthday pencil.

We encourage families to make school attendance a priority, even on birthdays, so students don't miss out on these special moments with their school community. Thank you for helping us make every Colt feel celebrated!

Join us for Fall Night of Inclusion, sponsored by the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

Families, educators, district staff, and community partners are invited to an evening focused on fostering inclusive school communities where every student feels welcomed, supported, and connected.

Hear from keynote speaker, Rick Daynes, as he discusses what meaningful inclusion looks like in school settings. Engage in a community panel discussion and explore resources, supports, and opportunities that help students participate in school life, build connections, and experience a sense of belonging.

Together, we'll learn how schools, families, and community partners can work together to support student success and create inclusive environments for everyone.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm

📍 Location: The Community Room of the District Office, 15250 Avenue of Science,

San Diego, CA 92128

Please see the flyer for more details. Kindly RSVP here or on the attached flyer to help us plan for the evening. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

We’re looking forward to welcoming families to campus for our Fall Family Picnic! After your student’s lunch period, students will return to class for the remainder of the school day. To help minimize disruptions to learning, we ask that families not check students out early following the picnic.

If your child does need to leave early for an appointment or other reason, please plan to follow our regular checkout procedure through the front office. With many families on campus that day, the checkout process may take additional time.

Thank you for helping us enjoy this special time together while keeping the rest of our school day focused on learning.

New this year, all volunteers—both new and returning—must have the new TB Risk Assessment form completed and signed by a healthcare provider. Unfortunately, TB forms or test results submitted in previous years cannot be accepted in place of the new form.

If you have had a TB test within the last four years, you may bring documentation of that test along with the new TB Risk Assessment form to your healthcare provider for review and signature.

The required TB Risk Assessment form can be found using the button below.

Thank you for taking care of this important step so we can continue welcoming our wonderful volunteers to campus!

As part of the volunteer application process, all parent volunteers must complete all three required trainings in the JPA Library.

After completing the trainings, please upload the required completion certificate to your volunteer application. Screenshots of the training will not be accepted in place of the certificate.

Completing all three trainings and uploading the correct certificate will help us process your volunteer application as quickly as possible.

Want to volunteer at Morning Creek this school year? We’re excited to welcome our Colt volunteers back!

Before applying, please note these important updates:

New application: All volunteers (new and returning) must complete the 2026–2027 application.

Photo ID required: Upload a current government-issued photo ID (military ID is not accepted). Your application name must match your ID exactly.

TB clearance: A completed California School Employee TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire is required.

Level 1 volunteers: AB 1913 training must be completed within 90 days of applying, with the certificate uploaded to your application Visit the JPA Learning Library in your desired browser to access the training..

Please be patient! Volunteer applications will be processed as our school routines and procedures are established.

We appreciate your patience and support as we get the new school year underway!

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Principal: Kristin Sullens

Email: Ksullens@powayusd.com

Website:https://morningcreek.powayusd.com/

Phone: 858-748-4334

Address: 10925 Morning Creek Drive S, San Diego, CA 92128