Wildcat Weekly- 2/2-2/6

We were excited to celebrate Kindness Week at school! This special week was dedicated to helping our students focus on empathy, inclusion, and the positive impact their words and actions have on others. Kindness is a skill that grows with practice, and together we can help our children build habits that strengthen friendships and our school community.

Throughout the week, students participated in activities that encouraged:

• Using kind words and respectful language

• Including others in play and learning

• Showing empathy and understanding different perspectives

• Recognizing how small acts of kindness can make a big difference

While we practiced kindness at school, your partnership at home makes an even greater impact. Here are a few simple ways you can support KINDNESS at home:

💛 Talk about kindness.
Ask your child questions like:

• “What is one kind thing you did today?”

• “Did someone show kindness to you?”

• “How can we help someone who is feeling left out?”

💛 Model it.
Children learn by watching the adults around them. Let them see you using patience, gratitude, and respectful communication—even in small, everyday moments.

💛 Practice kind language.
Encourage phrases such as “thank you,” “please,” “I’m sorry,” and “Can I help?” These simple words build strong social habits.

💛 Do a family kindness challenge.
Try one act of kindness each day—write a note to a neighbor, help a sibling, call a grandparent, or donate gently used items.

💛 Reinforce problem-solving with kindness.
When conflicts come up, guide your child to think about how their choices affect others and what a kind solution might look like.

Kindness helps children feel safe, valued, and connected. Thank you for partnering with us to grow a school community where every child feels seen and supported.

Go Wildcats!

Tune into this week's Straight from the Supe featuring our Superintendent Dr. Churchill and two of our Pomerado teachers.

This week, Pomerado Elementary teachers Mrs. Allison & Miss Thomson discuss The Great Kindness Challenge and reinforcing kindness in the classroom and at home on the Superintendent's Podcast

Watch or listen on your favorite podcast platform!

Meadowbrook Middle School is thrilled to invite families of incoming 6th graders and new students to our upcoming MBMS 5th Grade Parent Night on Tuesday, February 10 with gates opening at 5:30PM. This event is designed for parents/guardians only as it will give families an inside look at life at Meadowbrook—academics, electives, student supports, and the Mustang experience as a whole.

We can’t wait to connect with our future Mustang families!

PUSD New Student Enrollment Reminder

Poway Unified New Student Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year begins on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 8:00AM and closes on Feb. 28th. Please forward this information to families new to the area or our school district. This enrollment period includes new students who will be enrolling in Preschool through High School.

We can’t wait to meet our new families! New Student Enrolment for Poway Unified School District is an online process. Packets are completed digitally using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection. Please contact your assigned school of residence to schedule an appointment if you do not have access to a device/internet or need assistance with completing the online enrollment packet.

The 2026-2027 school year is scheduled to begin for all students on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Welcome to PUSD! For more information about our schools and programs, visit our website.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten Lottery Information

If a school reaches near capacity for TK or Kindergarten, a lottery may be needed to determine student placement. To be included in the lottery (if required), families must submit their new student enrollment packets between February 2, 2026, and February 13, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. Only students who enroll during this period will be eligible. If a lottery is necessary at our school, families will be notified. The district conducts the lottery for each site.

2026-2027 Transfer Information

The Poway Unified transfer window opens on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 8 a.m. If you live within the Poway Unified boundaries and want your child to attend a school different than your assigned school, submit your Intradistrict Transfer (IDT) request online through the Transfers page on the PUSD website. (This includes siblings of current students.) Please make sure to still enroll your child at their assigned school of residence when new student enrollment opens on Monday, February 2, 2026. Transfer requests can only be processed once your child is enrolled in their school of residence. The Intradistrict Transfer request window will close on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

2026-2027 Continuing Student Registration

The Poway Unified continuing student registration opens March 2nd, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2026-27 school year need to complete online continuing registration. Look for more information coming soon.

More details can be found on the Poway Unified website at www.powayusd.com.

The USDA approved California’s request to allow students fasting during Ramadan to take school meals home. Between February 23 and March 19, 2026, PUSD students who are fasting for Ramadan may pick up bagged, shelf-stable meals from their school cafeteria during the meal period, and bring them home for later. Parents/guardians must pre-register students for this option. Meals will be limited to foods and beverages that do not require refrigeration, so variety will be limited. Pre-registered students can choose to either eat the regular meals offered at school, or take home bagged meals for later, but not both.

If your child(ren) will be fasting during Ramadan and you would like to register them for take-home meals, please complete the online form by Friday, February 6, 2026: Ramadan Meals Registration Form

To celebrate the 100th day of school, our campus took part in a school-wide scavenger hunt featuring 100 pictures of Mr. Ryan hidden around common areas. The excitement kicked off during morning announcements, when both students and Mr. Ryan discovered the surprise at the same time! Students had a blast searching, cheering each other on, and bringing their finds to the collection board in the office. The activity brought our school community together in a fun and positive way—and thanks to their teamwork, students earned a well-deserved school-wide extra recess! It was a memorable day filled with excitement, smiles, school spirit, and a whole lot of laughter.

Thank you to everyone that came out tonight to help support our 5th grade boosters and The Chose your Own Adventure Night!

An event of this scale doesn't happen without a village. We want to extend a huge thank you to our featured supporters: Impact Martial Arts, Kio Zen, and Toni Pepperoni!

Looking for a sweet way to show your friends, teachers, or that special someone you care? Our annual Valentine’s Grams are officially heading your way! Whether it’s a classic note or a sugary treat, we’ve got the perfect way to help you spread the love.

📅 The Details

Don't miss your chance to grab a gram! Our team will be set up and ready to help you sign your sweet messages:

• When: Sales start Monday, February 2nd

• Time: Available both Before and After school

• Where: Outside Room 17

• Delivery Day: All grams will be passed out on Friday, February 13th!

🍬 Why Send a Gram?

It’s more than just a candy bar or a card—it’s a simple way to brighten someone's day and support our school community. Whether you're sending a "thank you" to a favorite teacher or a "thinking of you" to a best friend, a little goes a long way.

Do you have a hidden talent that’s ready for the big stage? Whether you’re a master of the mic, a dance floor dynamo, or have a trick up your sleeve that nobody’s seen yet, we want YOU to audition for the Pomerado's Annual Talent Show!

From singing and stand-up comedy to martial arts and magic, every talent is welcome. Grab your friends for a group act or take the spotlight solo—the stage is yours!

Dust off your Members Only jackets and get your hair-crimpers ready! We are traveling back in time for a Back to the 80s Family Dance. It’s going to be a night of synth-pop, neon lights, and memories that are totally choice.

• When: Friday, Feb 6th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Pomerado MPR

• Dress Code: Your best 80s gear! Think neon, acid-wash denim, side ponytails, and big hair.

• If you want to help instead of dance: https://evite.me/D26aguGjSy

Whether you’re a "Material Girl" or ready to "Walk Like an Egyptian," we can’t wait to see the whole family on the dance floor.

Looking for a way to get more involved in your child’s school experience without even having to leave your couch? Our monthly PAWS meeting is just around the corner, and we’d love to see you there.

Whether you’re a long-time member or just curious about what we do, this is the perfect time to drop in. We’ll be discussing upcoming school events, volunteer opportunities, and how we can continue to support our amazing students and staff.

💻 How to Connect

The best part? Join us in your jammies if you want! Grab a snack, get comfortable, and click the link below to hop into the meeting:

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

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

keep these programs running smoothly

• Thursday, February 5- Talent Show Auditions
• Friday, February 6- Friday Flag / 'Wildcat Huddle' with Principal Martinez
• Friday, February 6- 5:30 pm Family Dance (MPR)
• Monday, February 16- Friday, February 20- District Recess, NO SCHOOL

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.