Weekend Wire
March 22, 2026
WESTWOOD ROADRUNNERS
Welcome to Westwood!
DATES TO NOTE:
03/25--Spelling Bee
03/26--VAPA
3/27--Friday Flag
3/27--Family Art Night 6:30-7:30
03/29--Foundation San Diego Sockers game
04/03--Spring Picture Day
04/06-04/10--Spring Break--No school
04/16--VAPA
04/17--Friday Flag
05/01--Friday Flag
05/01--Family Art Show
KNOWLEDGE & NETWORK, A SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Special Education Parent Ambassadors will host a Knowledge & Network presentation titled “Turning Challenges into Strengths: A Journey with a Learning Disability” on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Families may attend in person at the District Office Community Room (15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128) or via Zoom.
During this session, a guest speaker will share his personal journey growing up with a learning disability, reflecting on the challenges he faced, how he learned to overcome them, and how he ultimately discovered his own path to success. His story offers a relatable and inspiring perspective for both parents and individuals with disabilities, emphasizing resilience, self-acceptance, and hope.
The presentation aims to provide encouragement and insight for families navigating learning differences and disabilities, highlighting how challenges can become strengths with the right support, mindset, and determination. Families attending in person will receive a complimentary copy of the speaker’s book while supplies last.
Please RSVP here. See this flyer to learn more about the guest speaker.
FAMILY ART NIGHT
SPRING PICTURE DAY
FOUNDATION DINE-OUT
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IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Please note the following important information regarding Level 2 Volunteer status:
If you were approved as a Level 2 Volunteer for School Year (SY) 2024–2025 and have not submitted a Volunteer Application for SY 2025–2026, your Level 2 status will not be extended for SY 2025–2026.
As a result, you will need to complete the fingerprinting process again in order to obtain Level 2 status for SY 2026–2027.
The District does not retain fingerprint records indefinitely. Volunteers must submit a Volunteer Application each school year to maintain and extend their Level 2 status. If a Volunteer does not follow this annual renewal process, their information is removed from the District’s database.
CONTINUING STUDENT REGISTRATION OPENS
March 2, 2026-March 31, 2026
This enrollment window is for students currently enrolled in Poway Unified schools in grades TK-11. A digital registration packet must be completed for ALL currently enrolled students, whether your child(ren) are returning or leaving the district next school year.
If your family is not returning to PUSD for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete the online packet for your child(ren) to let us know. We’ve simplified the process this year: once you select the "No, we are not planning to return next year" option, the form will automatically skip to the end for a quick submission. It only takes a moment and greatly helps us with our planning for the upcoming school year.
Completing the Continuing Student Registration process will allow for proper placement of your child(ren) for the 2026-2027 school year as well as appropriate release procedures for those who will not be returning. For full instructions on this process, visit the Continuing Registration webpage.
Need Technical Help?
Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username as well as reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to accounthelp@powayusd.com.
YOUNG AMERICAN POETRY CONTEST
Are you a poet and don't know it? Here's your chance to become a published poet in the Young American Poetry Digest. Please read the attached flyer for more details. All submissions must be postmarked by April 3, 2026.
YEARBOOKS
We need your photos from the school year to make the yearbook amazing! Please upload your photos here: https://web.treering.com/school/231813/2025/school-content/school-photos and also purchase your yearbook, too!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa Ducote at lducote@powayusd.com
Thank you!
DIGITAL ATTENDANCE REPORTING
REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES
If your child will be absent, please be sure a parent or legal guardian reports the absence.
You can report absences in one of the following ways:
📞 Attendance Hotline: 858-487-2059 (voicemail available)
📧 Attendance Email: wwesattendance@powayusd.com
When calling or emailing, please include the following information:
- Your child’s full name
- Teacher’s name
- Reason for the absence
- If your child is ill, please include symptoms or any confirmed illness (such as strep throat or influenza)
- Full name of the person reporting the absence
- Whether your child is expected to be absent for more than one day
Please note that teachers are not able to report attendance information sent directly to them. With busy classroom schedules, many teachers may not see emails until the end of the school day.
Thank you for helping us keep our attendance records accurate and for supporting our school community!
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Complete the online application using the QR code (specific to Westwood Elementary).
QR code will take you to our Application Page
Complete all information
Upload the following documents when you apply:
A valid ID
A current copy of your negative TB test result
Please be patient as we carefully review each application to ensure the safety of our school community.
If there are any errors or missing information, your application will be rejected and you will have to submit a brand new one. You can't edit the application after it is submitted.
If you volunteer occasionally—such as at the book fair, carnival, or other special events—you will continue to:
Sign in as a visitor each time you are on campus
Bring your ID with you every time you visit our school
We are so grateful for the time and care you give to our students. Thank you for helping us make Westwood a safe and welcoming place for all!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
PTA
About Us
Bill Egan
Principal
Email: kholmes@powayusd.com
Website: https://westwood. powayusd.com
Location: 17449 Matinal Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-487-2026
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WWESRoadrunners
X: @RoadrunnersWwes
Nondiscrimination Philosophy and Policy Statement
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact: Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, 1-858-521-2800. For students, you may contact Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator, Poway Unified School District, 1-858-521-2840, .