Wildcat Weekly- 4/13-4/17

Strong attendance plays a vital role in making our school community a positive, thriving place for all students. Each day in class provides valuable opportunities for learning, connection, and growth that are difficult to replicate when students are absent. We deeply appreciate your partnership in prioritizing regular attendance and helping your child arrive at school ready to engage and succeed.

At the same time, we understand that when children are feeling unwell, rest and recovery at home are essential—not only for their own health, but for the well-being of others. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a healthy environment for all students and staff.

As we approach this well-deserved break, we wish all of our families a beautiful, relaxing spring break filled with rest, joy, and time together. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the remainder of the school year!

Go Wildcats!

April is the Month of the Military Child—a special time to recognize and celebrate the incredible strength of children in military families.

We’d love for all our Wildcat students to join us in Purple Up! for Military Children on Wednesday, April 15 by wearing purple! 💜 Purple represents all branches of the military and is a simple way to show our support.

Let’s come together to celebrate and honor our military-connected students and show them how much they are appreciated. We can’t wait to see our school “purpled up!”

Instructions:

Write a poem of 100 words or less about books, reading, or the library to celebrate National Library Month and Poetry Month.

• Participation is optional
• Open to 2nd - 5th grade students
• Poems must be your own original work
• One winner will be chosen from 2nd - 3rd grade and one from 4th - 5th grade

Deadline to turn in to Mrs. T: Monday, April 20, 2026

Looking to get involved or stay in the loop with what’s happening at our school? Join us for our next PAWS Monthly Meeting!

We’ll be diving into the details for Staff Appreciation Week, planning for Chalk Art Day, and catching up on other exciting school updates. Your voice and ideas make a huge difference—we hope to see you there!

Meeting Details:

• When: Wednesday, April 15th

• Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• Meeting Zoom Link: https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/86492581852

Calling all 5th-grade families! It’s time to take a break from the kitchen and support our graduating class. Join us for a delicious community fundraiser at The Stand!

Whether you're stopping by for an early lunch, an after-school treat, or a family dinner, 20% of all proceeds will go directly toward supporting our 5th graders.

The Details:

• When: Thursday, April 16th

• Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

• Where: The Stand

• How: Just mention our school or the 5th Grade Fundraiser when you place your order!

Let’s fill the patio with friends and enjoy some great food for a great cause. See you there! 🍟

Speaking of community support, 🍲 Big Shout-Out to Thai Lade! $300 was donated from our last restaurant night + $117 cash for all the Thai Teas🧋!

Sign up here to volunteer at one of the booths or at Book Fair 👉 Volunteer Sign-Up Link ✍️

🦋📖 Our Spring Book Fair is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited to bring a fresh wave of stories to our students! Mark your calendars for Monday, April 20th – Friday, April 24th. This is the perfect time for students to find their next favorite read while supporting our school library.

🌼🐞 From magical adventures to fascinating facts, there’s something for every young reader to discover. We are looking for volunteers 📚🙋‍♂️to help our little readers navigate the shelves and assist with checkout. Whether you have an hour or a whole afternoon, we’d love to have you! https://evite.me/MhCVxn6Ras

We are so excited to invite families and special friends to join our students for a shared meal! To make it easier for everyone to attend, we are hosting this event over three consecutive days.

Choose the date that works best for your schedule!

🗓️ When & Time

• Monday, April 20th

• Tuesday, April 21st

• Wednesday, April 22nd

Time: Join your student during their regularly scheduled lunch time.

✨ How It Works

• Pick Your Day: You are welcome to attend on any of the three dates listed above.

• Check-In: All visitors must check in at the front office upon arrival. Please arrive early to ensure enough time for check in.

• Lunch Options: Guests may bring food to share with their student only. To ensure student safety, please do not share food with other students.

• Book Fair: Loved ones are welcome to join their students at the Book Fair during their lunch recess!

We need helpers for two popular events: Sign up today and help us

keep these programs running smoothly

We are excited to share that Poway Unified’s last Family Engagement event for this year is coming up. “Stronger Together: Preventing Bullying Through Family–School Partnerships” will take place online on April 22, 2026 from 5:00–7:00 PM.

Click here to register!

This virtual event will include a panel of school leaders, mental health practitioners, and student and parent representatives discussing practical strategies and supports for preventing bullying and strengthening family–school partnerships.

We look forward to having you join us!

• Monday, April 13- Students return from Spring Break
• Wednesday, April 15- Walk Through California (4th Grade)
• Monday, April 20- Wednesday, April 22- Lunch with Loved Ones
• Monday, April 20- Friday, April 24- Spring Book Fair (LRC)
• Monday, April 20- Petco Field Trip (5th Grade)
• Friday, April 24- 5-7 pm Spring Family Multicultural & Art Night

https://www.powayusd.com/PUSDPOES

simartinez@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.