Wildcat Weekly- Welcome Back

The Pomerado team is very excited to welcome our students and families to the 2026-27 school year!

Families play a critical role in their student’s success and we want to make sure you have the information you need to support your student(s). You will be receiving weekly messages by email from our team to make sure you are informed about what is happening at school. You can also check the Pomerado website for important information.

We recognize that you may have questions at the start of the school year and we will do our best to get them answered and support a smooth transition back to school for our students and families.

For the first day of school only, families may accompany their student(s) to the breakfast tables and/or playground. PUSD campuses will remain ‘closed campuses’ to ensure safety of our students and staff. On the first day of school only, parents/guardians will be able to walk their child(ren) to class or the field. Beginning August 14, all children will be dropped off and picked up at the gate at all campuses.

Plan ahead for your arrival to school and please be patient during the first few school days as traffic will be heavy while we learn new routines and get back into the flow of things. :)

We are looking forward to a school year filled with joyful learning and are eager to work with you to ensure each Wildcat has a successful school year.

Below you will find information related to the school year. If you have questions or need support, please reach out to our team. We are happy to help!

Beginning of the School Day

There are two ways for students to enter school in the morning,

(1) the Walker Gate by the lower baseball fields and

(2) the Upper Gate by the upper parking lot.

🚶Walker Gate: Students who walk to school and those who arrive between 8:15 am and 8:25 am for breakfast will enter through the Walker Gate.

🚗Upper Gate: Students who are driven to school and arrive after 8:25 am, will be dropped off in the upper parking lot at the Upper Gate.

Students who arrive between 8:15 am and 8:25 am

If students arrive between 8:15 am and 8:25 am they must enter through the Walker Gate near the lower baseball fields, so families will need to drop them off near this gate. If you are driving, please drop your student(s) off on the same side of the street as the school so they do not need to cross Ninth St.

Students who are driven to school and arrive after 8:25 am

Students arriving by car at 8:25 am or later can be dropped off at the Upper Gate in the upper parking lot and will then walk across the playground to the cafeteria if they are eating breakfast.

Playground

Playground supervision begins at 8:25 am so students should not be on the playground until then. Except for the first day of school, families will not be allowed on campus before school. Students can be dropped off in the upper parking lot, families will remain in their cars, or students who walk will enter through the Walker Gate on the east side of school by the lower baseball fields. Staff will be available to assist in both locations. Students can play on the playground until the bell rings at 8:40 am, when they will line up and then walk to class with their teacher.

TK Students:

• TK students are dismissed in front of school from the gate near our library. Kinder parents need to park in the upper lot and walk down to meet their student.

Students in grades K-5 who walk home will exit out of the Walker Gate by the baseball field. Students in grades K-5 who are driven home, will be picked up in the upper parking lot. In the upper lot you can simply pull up and your student will be directed to your car.

Breakfast and lunch are available at no charge to all PUSD students, under California's Universal Meals Program. Please visit the PUSD Food and Nutrition website for more information and menus. Families may also choose to pack their student’s lunch and snack for school each day.

Breakfast

School breakfast service begins at 8:15 am and ends at 8:35 am each day. Students can leave the breakfast tables and go to the playground starting at 8:25 am or when they finish eating.

Lunch

Students may choose to pack lunch from home or get lunch from the cafeteria for free. Students have a 40 minute block for lunch which includes 20 minutes to eat and 20 minutes to play.

Although meals are free for all students, our District is still required to process Applications for Free and Reduced-Price Meals. We encourage all households to apply online at MySchoolApps.com, or using a paper application. Meal applications are very important because meal reimbursements are still based on individual student eligibility, and State funding for school sites is partially determined by free/reduced eligibility. Households that are income-eligible for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for other benefits such as: free or discounted after-school care, reduced home internet costs, discounts on standardized testing fees, and food-purchasing assistance during summer breaks.

Menus will be linked every month here on our Newsletters. Here are the August Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Our team is eager to share information with you and we hope you plan to attend our Back To School Night event on Thursday, August 20. Teachers will be presenting information in their classrooms. There will be two sessions, please see the schedule below.

• Grades TK-2: 5:00-5:30 pm in your student’s classroom

• Meet the Principal Intermission- 5:30-6:00 pm in the MPR

• Grades 3-5: 6:00-6:30 pm in your student’s classroom

A brand new school year is right around the corner, and we are so excited to introduce the team working behind the scenes to support our students, teachers, and school community!

We are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with fun events, community spirit, and incredible support for our Wildcats.
Have ideas, questions, or want to get involved? Reach out to us at pomeradopaws@gmail.com

Calling all incoming TK, new Kinder, and returning Kindergarten families!

Before summer wraps up, let’s get the kids together to burn off some energy and make some new buddies. It’s a super casual morning, a great opportunity to meet new parents, and a perfect way to connect before the school year starts.

New to Pomerado and want to get involved? A few of our Foundation members will be hanging out, too, and can provide some insight into how to get plugged in!

🗓️ When: Saturday, August 8th

⏱️ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 Where: Lake Poway

Grab your hats, sunscreen, and whatever snacks your crew likes, and come hang out. Can't wait to see you all there!

Get ready to kick off the school year with a sweet treat while supporting our 5th graders! Join us for our very first 5th Grade Booster Night of the season.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026

• Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Location: Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream (Carmel Mountain)

Whether you're stopping by right after school drop-off or grabbing a mid-afternoon scoop, 20% of all purchases made during event hours will go directly toward funding 5th grade activities, promotion events, and end-of-year celebrations.

Bring your family, meet up with classmates, and treat yourself—every scoop helps!

Be sure to mention the Pomerado 5th Grade Booster at the counter when you order. See you there!

As we kick off another exciting school year, we are looking for dedicated parents and guardians to lend their time, talents, and enthusiasm to support our students and staff. A strong school community relies on parent participation, and every contribution—big or small—makes a meaningful impact!

Flexible Options for Every Schedule

We know how busy life gets! Whether you can commit to a recurring monthly role, help out at a single event for an hour, or work on projects from home, we have opportunities that fit your availability.

Ready to Get Involved?

Help us make the 2026–2027 school year unforgettable for our kids. Let us know how you'd like to help by filling out our quick interest form.

Your donations make a HUGE difference in our classrooms, and we want to make every cent count for your kids!

This year, in lieu of providing supplies from a traditional list, we ask each family to donate $30–$40 (or any amount you are able to contribute) to our individual classroom supply funds. Money will be used to purchase school supplies throughout the school year.

Why the change? We’ve found this is not only a cheaper and easier option for families, but it also ensures each teacher can purchase exactly what the class needs, when it's needed, with nothing going to waste! 💵✏️📌

How to Donate:

• Methods: Cash, checks, or Amazon Gift Cards

• When: Donations can be dropped off during the first weeks of school or after Back to School Night

• Checks: Please make checks payable to Pomerado Elementary School Foundation

🛒Prefer to shop a physical list instead? If you would still prefer to shop a list yourself, you can check out the items needed per grade level here.

🔗https://pomerado.powayusd.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3788722&type=d&pREC_ID=2450769

Note: All donations are voluntary; a donation is not required to participate in any school activity.

Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

• Monday, August 10- 1-2 pm Safety Patrol Meeting (Rm 11)

• Wednesday, August 12- 11:30-12:30 TK & Kindergarten Meet & Greet
• Wednesday, August 12- 5-6 pm PAWs Popsicle Party
• Thursday, August 13- First Day of School (1:25 pm Dismissal)
• Thursday, August 20- Back to School Night

  • Grades TK-2- 5:00-5:30 pm in your student’s classroom

  • Meet the Principal Intermission 5:30-6:00 pm in the MPR

  • Grades 3-5- 6:00-6:30 pm in your student’s classroom

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.