Greetings Conway Community,
As an Expeditionary Learning School, our model is grounded in 10 Design principles. Collaboration and Competition challenges us to teach so as to join individual ad group development so that that the value of friendship, trust, and group endeavor is made manifest. Encourage student to compete, not against each other, but with their personal best and with rigorous standards of excellence. Our Community den day was an EPIC day to come together as an entire school community in the spirit of collaboration and competition (Design Principle 6). In the past we have held either one or two community events during the year. In fact, the last one was in 2019! Our school came together in the true CREW Spirit and appreciate all our staff, volunteers, and students for making this an EPIC day. See photos of this EPIC day here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VN-l42O80PVq2B3RCQirneDa5RArAE93?usp=share_link
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.
We are in this together and believe, We Are Crew, not passengers.
Always in crew,
Tina Meglich, Principal
Meet Mrs. Cassou
Meet our new librarian, Mrs. Cassou
Greetings! My name is Victoria Cassou, and I look forward to starting my new position as the School Library Technician for Conway! My family and I moved to Escondido from Billings Montana this April. I grew up in Montana; my husband and I met at Montana State University in Bozeman, and our two children were born in Billings. I have a BA in Graphic Design with a minor in Museum Studies and am currently enrolled in a Masters of Education program through Western Governors University out of Utah. Before moving to California I worked as a Reference Librarian for the City of Billings Public Library, and before that I was an Assistant Children's Librarian for the same public library. My hobbies include hiking with my dog, camping with my family, fly fishing, reading, painting and exploring new things with my children. I am excited to get to know the rest of the staff and students at Conway and be a positive addition to your school!
Birthday Announcements
You may ask how do we celebrate birthdays at Conway?
We have two unique ways that we celebrate.
First, in the main office you can fill out a form to have your child's birthday acknowledged on our electronic marquee to display a 24 hour message. The cost is only $5. If you cannot make it into the office, you can complete the electronic form https://forms.gle/3dMLHhiK5MTXJdpL9
and send in $5 cash or check made payable to Conway ASB, and send it in with your learner. If it is a surprise please put it in an envelope addressed to the Conway ASB.
Second, our office staff has added a fun way to acknowledge each student's birthday. Students can visit the office for a special birthday pencil and cougar paw.
Dance to Evolve Family Watch Week!
Save the Date!
Dance to EvOLve Family Watch Week
November 8th at 4:00 pm
Family Watch Week is an excellent opportunity for parents to witness firsthand the wonderful activities and learning experiences taking place. This event is not a full performance but rather a casual showcase of what we've been working on throughout the session.
More details will be available soon!
Fall Celebration and Trunk or Treat
Mark your calendars!
Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning and Conway Academy YMCA Expanded Learning Programs invite you to our annual Fall Celebration & Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 26th between 5 pm and 7 pm.
Join us for a FUN evening full of
- game & craft booths
- music
- Cake Walk
- Food Trucks (Cocina del Abuelo, Rush Coffee and Kona Ice)
& more!
Host a decorated Trunk for the event!
If your family would be interested in decorating and displaying your vehicle's trunk with fall decorations for our event or if you'd like to take part in the event and volunteer, please click on the link provided below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A9AC2DA7FECE9-45164460-fall#/
We will appreciate candy & treat donations to pass out during the event. Please drop off candy and treat donations in the front office no later than the morning of Thursday October 26th. (no chocolates or sweets with any sort of nuts please)
Store bought baked donations are also welcome for our cake walk. Please drop off store bought baked goods such as cakes, cupcakes, cookies etc on Wednesday October 25th and morning of October 26th in the front office.
For more information, please contact Xochitl Maldonado at (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005.
Library Volunteers Needed!
Our librarian is looking for a few parent volunteers to support shelving books and circulation. These are the hours we need help. Please reach out to our family liaison, Xochitl Maldonado at xmaldonado@eusd.org or call 760-432-2435 ext 12005 to sign up for a time.
For my parent volunteers I have several hours that would work throughout the week.
Monday
11:30-11:30
12:00-1:00
2:30-4:00
Tuesday
9:30-10:30
12:00-1:00
2:30-4:00
Wednesday
9:30-10:30
12:00-1:00
2:30-4:00
Thursday
12:00-4:00
Friday
12:00-1:00
2:30-4:00
Pizza with the Principal
Costume Parade is back.
Our annual EPIC parade is set for Tuesday, October 31st, 2023. Immediately following the morning blacktop line-up. Students should arrive at school dressed in their E.P.I.C costume over their regular school clothes to preserve their costume for evening events. Student participation is voluntary.
Students make sure to arrive at school on time. Following the parade, teachers will take morning attendance. Parents and families are invited to watch this EPIC tradition along the perimeter of the route. Immediately following the event, parents are asked to exit campus.
TK and Kindergarten will follow their own route starting at the primary playground out to the field . 1st through 6th will parade around the large blacktop area following the blue line. We will begin with the youngest students, 1st grade will lead, followed by 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th.
Just a reminder, that EUSD Wellness Policy prohibits treats high in sugar to be consumed at school, therefore, keep the candy at home. Let’s make it an EPIC day for everyone. Remember, this is a regular instructional day, so immediately following the parade students will remove their costume and return to their classes and LEARN.
Costume Guidelines
Parents: Please be sure to follow these guidelines in regard to your student’s costume
Students must wear regular clothes underneath their costumes (or have an extra pair of clothes in their backpacks)
Students will remove their costumes after the parade.
Students must wear shoes that abide by dress code (i.e., tennis shoes).
Students must be able to use the restroom independently in their costume.
No scary clown, violent themes, weapons, masks, or gory costumes. Keep it EPIC Cougars!
If a costume becomes distracting, the student will remove his/her costume and put it in his/her backpack.
Our Conway Crew thanks you in advance for following these guidelines and making it an EPIC event!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HS8MxOqdBBmM5Te24rW517pxuns7jHEMRHj7g6imq4g/edit?usp=sharing
Become a PTA Member today!
Are you a PTA Member for the 2023-20024 school year? Did you know that PTA members are NOT committed to any volunteer responsibilities but members DO get access to exclusive benefits? Parent Teacher Association(PTA) members help advocate for improvements in the education, health and the well-being of all children and families of California. To become a PTA member, you simply make a $10 donation to Conway Academy PTA. A portion of the $10 membership donation will go to the California PTA and the rest will be used to support programs at Conway. A few programs that Conway Academy PTA supports onsite are as follows, - Teacher Grants - Academic Incentives - Ceremony Preparations and so much more! Become a member of Conway Academy PTA TODAY!!! Pay membership dues online!
Simply click on the link provided below https://jointotem.com/ca/escondido/conway-elem
To pay membership dues in cash, stop by the front office and pick up a PTA envelope. Fill out the required information and turn it in to your students' teacher or front office staff. Families who turn in membership dues before September 13 will be entered to win the School Supplies box pictured on the last picture. Winner will be announced at the next Crew Celebration on Thursday, September 14th. We are EPIC in all that we do. At Conway we're not passengers, WE ARE CREW!
Crew Spiritwear
Conway PTA is taking Crew Spirit order through the end of October for November delivery. The online pre-orders will be open until October 23rd. Please get your orders in now. https://stores.inksoft.com/con202/shop/home
Looking Ahead
Week of October 23rd - 27th Red Ribbon Spirit Week
Monday, October 23rd - RRW, WEAR RED
Tuesday, October 24th - RRW, Crazy hair and crazy socks
Wednesday, October 25th - RRW, Wear your favorite superhero
Wednesday, October 25th 3:00 pm School Site Council, room 5
Thursday, October 26th - RRW, Mustache and Conway blue
Thursday, October 26th 8:00am Crew Spirit Assembly, parents welcome
Thursday, October 26th 5 - 7pm Conway PTA & YMCA Fall Festival, Lights out, Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 27th - RRW, Wear orange and black
Tuesday, October 31st 8:05 - 8:20am EPIC Costume Parade, parents welcome
Thursday, November 2nd 8:05 am Den Meeting, no crew celebration assembly
Friday, November 3rd 6pm - 8pm PTA Movie Night
Week of Nov. 6th Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, November 8th 4:00 pm Dance to Evolve Family Watch Day
Thursday, November 9th End of Trimester 1
Friday, November 10th Veterans Day (no school)
Wednesday, November 15th 4 - 8pm McDonald's McTeacher Night
Thursday, November 16th 8:30 am ELAC meeting
Friday, November 17th Trimester 1 Report cards sent home
November 20th -24th Fall break
Monday, November 27th Students return from fall break
