MCES Colt Connection

October 19--Monday Meet Up

October 19- ELAC Meeting (parents of English Language Learners) 8:30am MPR

October 23--Trunk or Treat 5:30pm-7:30pm

October 29th-Costume Parade 8:00am (front of school)

November 2--VAPA

November 3--Minimum Day 12:00 Dismissal

November 5--Dine out-California Pizza Kitchen

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

Good afternoon, Colt Families,

What a week at Morning Creek! We started with a rainy Monday and are ending with a toasty Friday! It's been another busy week of learning and fun across campus.

This month, our Character Strong trait is Gratitude. We're encouraging our Colts to recognize and appreciate the people and things that make a difference in their lives. Be sure to check out the information below for ways to continue these conversations at home.

We have lots to look forward to over the next two weeks! Next week, we'll kick things off with Monday Meet Up, and I'm looking forward to seeing our families on the blacktop Monday morning. We also hope you'll join us for our Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23!

The following week, we'll keep the fun going with our annual Costume Parade on Thursday, October 29, followed by Orange and Black Day on Friday, October 30 to head into Halloween weekend with some school spirit! You'll find more information about all of these events below.

Have a wonderful weekend, Colts!

In partnership,

Principal Sullens

This month, our Colts are learning about Gratitude! Through Character Strong, students are exploring what it means to appreciate the people and things in their lives. Practicing gratitude helps students develop a positive outlook and recognize the good around them.

We encourage you to continue these conversations at home! Check out the family newsletter below for simple activities and conversation starters to help your family practice gratitude together.

Peace of Mind Planning - Understanding Special Needs Trusts

Planning for your child’s future can feel overwhelming, but having the right information can bring peace of mind.

Join us for an upcoming Knowledge & Network webinar featuring the Executive Director of the Special Needs Trust Foundation and the organization’s Legal Counsels. They will share helpful information about:

• Estate planning and planning for your child’s future

• Special Needs Trusts – what they are and when they may be appropriate

• Setting up and executing a Special Needs Trust

• How funds can be used and distributed

• Common questions and considerations for families

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Location: MS Teams Webinar

Registration: Registration is required. Please register here.

Note to registrants:

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar and an option to add the event to your calendar. Please check your Spam folder if you did not receive the confirmation email. It is recommended to add notifications@powayusd.com to your contacts or safe-sender list to prevent reminder emails going into the spam folder again.

November Parent Education Courses: NEW courses are in bold.

• My Kid Isn’t Bad: Understanding What Your Teen is Really Saying – Grades 6th-12th
• Raising Pre-Teens in Immigrant and Multicultural Families – Grades 5th-8th
• Calm in Chaos: Helping Parents Stay Regulated During Challenging Moments – Grades 4th-12th

Parents can also visit our website at https://powayadultschool.powayusd.com/apps/pages/parenting-classes-education and search for the course they are interested in and enroll directly from our site.

Please note, scholarships are available to parents who may be in need. Parent can contact the Caring Connections Center for more information.

We want to hear from you! Participate in PUSD's Fall Survey and help us understand what is working well, where families may be having different experiences, and where we can continue to improve.

Results will be used alongside other information to help us strengthen the education experience for everyone.

This survey closes today!

Halloween is always a fun day at Morning Creek, and we love seeing the creativity our students bring to their costumes. As families begin planning for Halloween, we want to share a few guidelines to help make the day fun, safe, and comfortable for everyone on campus.

When choosing a costume for school, please keep the following in mind:

1. No Masks: Students’ faces need to remain visible while on campus so they can be easily recognized. Face paint and makeup are welcome alternatives.

2. Keep Costumes School-Appropriate: Please avoid costumes that include excessive gore, horror, or anything that promotes violence. Weapons or weapon replicas—including swords, guns, or similar items—should remain at home.

3. Be Culturally Respectful: Costumes should not represent cultures or identities in ways that could be viewed as stereotypical, disrespectful, or offensive. We want Halloween to be a celebration where every student feels comfortable and included.

4. Leave Noisy Accessories at Home: Please avoid bells, whistles, sirens, electronic devices, or other accessories that may disrupt learning throughout the day.

5. Remember, It’s Still a School Day: Costumes should follow our regular school dress expectations and allow students to comfortably participate in classroom activities, recess, and other parts of the school day.

6. For Our Younger Colts: Please choose costumes that your child can manage independently, particularly when using the restroom. Simple costumes that students can easily take on and off make the day much easier for our youngest students.

Thank you for helping us keep Halloween fun and welcoming for all of our Colts. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to seeing the creativity our students bring to campus!

Warmly,

Mrs. Sullens
Principal, Morning Creek Elementary School

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! 💙

• My Kid Isn’t Bad: Understanding What Your Teen is Really Saying – Grades 6th-12th
• Raising Pre-Teens in Immigrant and Multicultural Families – Grades 5th-8th
• Calm in Chaos: Helping Parents Stay Regulated During Challenging Moments – Grades 4th-12th

Questions? Contact us for General Questions.

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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