Wildcat Weekly- 9/28-10/2

A few extra minutes in the morning can make a big difference! At Pomerado, the first bell rings at 8:40 AM, and the final bell rings at 8:45 AM. Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn by 8:45 AM.

When Wildcats arrive late, they may miss important morning announcements, classroom directions, and daily routines. Arriving after instruction has started can also make it harder for students to settle in and get the most out of their school day.

Families can help by:

• ⏰ Creating consistent bedtime and wake-up routines. Preparing backpacks, clothes, and lunches the night before can make mornings smoother.
• 🐾 Talking about the importance of being on time. Help your child understand that arriving on time means starting the day ready to learn.
• 🚗 Building in extra time. Give your family a few extra minutes for unexpected morning delays.
• ❤️ Reaching out for help. If there are challenges or barriers making it difficult for your child to arrive on time, please reach out to our office. We’re here to help!

Let’s help our Wildcats start each day an Attendance H.E.R.O. — Here. Every day. Ready. On-time!

Friday, October 2, is National Custodian Day, and we’re celebrating two very special members of our Pomerado family!

Mr. Ryan, our lead/day custodian, goes above and beyond every day for our students and staff. He is always anticipating what our campus needs, jumping in when a student needs help, and lending a hand wherever he can—even when it’s outside his regular duties. His care and willingness to help make such a difference at Pomerado!

We also want to give a big thank you to Mrs. Ellen, our night custodian, who works behind the scenes to make sure our campus is clean, cared for, and ready for our Wildcats each morning.

If you see Mr. Ryan or Mrs. Ellen around campus, be sure to give them a big Wildcat thank-you! We appreciate all they do for our school community!

Do you have an English Learner (EL) student at Pomerado? We want your voice! Our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) brings families and school staff together to discuss and support programs and services for our English Learners.

Join us for our first ELAC meeting of the school year to learn more about ELAC, share your ideas, help identify ways we can support our students, and learn how you can be involved. All parents and guardians are welcome!

📅 Date: Friday, October 9
⏰ Time: 8:45 am
📍 Location: Room 15

Come be part of the conversation and help make a difference for our Wildcats!

I’m so excited to start another wonderful school year at Pomerado Elementary! This year marks my fourth year with Poway Unified School District, and I’m so grateful to continue being part of such a special school community.

As your school counselor, one of my biggest priorities is making sure every student feels safe, supported, included, and valued at school. I look forward to getting to know our students, supporting them through their successes and challenges, and helping make Pomerado a place where every child feels that they belong.

Please feel free to reach out anytime. I’m always happy to connect and support our students and families!

Kindly,

Yesenia Aldaco

Email: yaldaco@powayusd.com

Phone: 858-748-1320 ext 2102

Don’t let your Wildcat FOMO get the best of you! Make sure you’re following Pomerado Elementary on Facebook and Instagram for school news, upcoming events, reminders, photos, and all the fun happening around campus!

Our PAWs parent group also shares updates and events through our school social media pages, plus they have a Pomerado Parent Connect Facebook group where families can connect, get updates, and stay in the know about volunteer opportunities and upcoming activities.

Follow along, stay connected, and keep your paws on the pulse of Pomerado!

📲 Pomerado Elementary: [Facebook] | [Instagram]
🐾Pomerado Parent Connect: [Facebook Group] [PAWs Website]

Support our 5th graders and take a night off from cooking! Join us for a fun community evening at Best Pizza and Brew. A percentage of the day's proceeds will go directly back to funding our 5th-grade activities, events, and promotion memories.

📅 Event Details

• When: Tuesday, October 13th

• Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

• Where: Best Pizza and Brew @ 11489 Carmel Mountain Rd

Stay connected and get involved with our school community!

• Date: Wednesday, October 14th

• Time: 5:30 PM

• Location: Via Zoom

Join us for our monthly PAWS Foundation meeting to hear updates on upcoming school programs, events, and ways you can support our students and staff. All Pomerado families are welcome—we hope to see you there! 🐾

A massive thank you goes out to everyone who made our Rewear Boutique, a wonderful community tradition possible.

• To our generous donors: Thank you for sorting through your closets and sharing gently used items with our school families. Your kindness directly supports our community.

• To our dedicated setup crew: Thank you for giving your time, energy, and organizational magic to transform the space into a boutique-ready experience.

• To our shoppers: Thank you for stopping by, finding some fantastic new treasures, and supporting Pomerado Elementary!

Events like this truly highlight the incredible community spirit we share here. We appreciate every single one of you! 💚🐾

Celebrate your student’s special day in a big way! By popular demand, our custom Birthday Banners are back for the school year. Show your child some extra love on their birthday with a personalized banner displayed right at school.

Spaces and dates fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve yours early! Order Here

• Friday, October 2- National Custodian Day aka "Mr. Ryan" day

• Wednesday, October 7- 5:30 PAWs Meeting

• Friday, October 9- 8:45 am ELAC Meeting

• Tuesday, October 13- Site Professional Growth Day~ Dismissal at 1 pm

https://www.powayusd.com/PUSDPOES

llemaster@powayusd.com

Office Number: (858) 748-1320

Lorena Leonard (Office Manager) lleonard@powayusd.com

ESS: (858) 679-8946

Marcella Clark (ESS Supervisor) maclark@powayusd.com

Attendance Hotline

(858) 679-2604

Attendance Email

PMESattendance@powayusd.com

A students absence should be reported within 24 hours. When calling or emailing; please state your name, relationship to student, student name, teacher, and reason for absence.