Wildcat Weekly- 1/12-1/16
Message from Principal Martinez 🐾
Dear Wildcat Families:
It has been wonderful to welcome back our wildcats this week. I hope everyone had a great winter break filled with joy and rest. As we look forward to next week, we anticipate an exciting Career Day here at school on Wednesday, January 14th. Our students will engage in learning about career choices that are representative in our community. A special thanks goes out to our PAWS group who has coordinated a special day for our students.
We are happy to welcome our new counselor, Yesenia Aldaco. Ms. Yesi is familiar with our school community and is excited to meet our students and work with our staff and families.
We are gearing up for iReady diagnostics and have 4 weeks to complete our testing. Please help your child be at school daily to ensure all their diagnostics are completed within our testing window!
Go Wildcats!
2026-27 Enrollment Communication
PUSD Enrollment Reminders:
It’s hard to believe it but it is already time to begin to think about the 2026-2027 school year!
Here are some important dates to mark on your calendars:
Transfer Requests - beginning on February 1st at 8:00 am, we will accept transfer requests for students who live in the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school. This includes incoming siblings of current students, as well as students who have not yet enrolled. Transfer requests can be made on the Poway Unified website by clicking THIS link.
New Student Enrollment - beginning on Feb 2nd at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!
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.
From the Health Office 🤒
As we are in the cold and flu season, I would like to share a few reminders about how we can work together to keep your students healthy. Our best defense is preventing illness from entering the classroom, using healthy habits in the classroom and at home, and ensuring proper sanitization when illness is present.
Several communicable illnesses can be difficult to contain once they begin spreading on campus, including (but not limited to):
- Noravirus (see attached letter)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Covid-19
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Pneumonia
If your student is suspected of having (or has been diagnosed with) any of the illnesses listed above, we ask that you please call and report the illness to the Ms. Diana in the health office. In accordance with HIPAA guidelines, your child’s name and personal information will remain confidential. When we are notified of a communicable disease, our custodial team immediately begins enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures to help prevent further transmission.
General guidelines for when to keep your child home for common symptoms:
- Fever: Stay home if fever is 100.4 F or higher. Return when fever went away in the night and is still gone in the morning without the use of medications such as Tylenol, Advil, or Motrin (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) and other symptoms are improving.
- Sore throat, cough, stuffy/runny nose, sneeze: OK to attend with mild symptoms. Stay home and seek medical attention for difficulty breathing, swallowing, or excessive drooling. Return when symptoms are improving. If your child needs medication at school (such as an antibiotic) please contact the health office.
- Vomiting: Stay home if vomiting has occurred 2 or more times in 24 hours. Return when vomiting has ended overnight and your child can hold down liquid and food.
- Diarrhea: Stay home if your child is unlikely to make it to the toilet in time. If stool looks bloody or black, seek medical attention. Return when improving.
- Overall not feeling well: Stay home for any new illness or symptom that prevents your child from participating meaningfully in routine activities.
Please see Poway Unified School District Health Information website for more details.
Thank you for helping to keep everyone in our school community healthy!
Digital Citizenship 💻
In today’s world of constant information, media literacy is essential for all students. It empowers our kids to think critically about what they see and hear online.
Media literacy helps children:
Distinguish facts from misinformation and disinformation.
Recognize bias or persuasion techniques in media content.
Make informed decisions when they consume and create content.
Developing this critical thinking skill helps students navigate digital spaces responsibly.
Resources for Your Family:
Elementary Resource: What is Media Literacy, and Why is It Important?
Secondary Resources: How to Help Kids Spot Misinformation and Disinformation
Together, families and schools can support students in building the media literacy skills they need to make thoughtful, responsible choices online.
Upcoming Non- Student Days
🐾 PAWs 🐾
Save the Date!🏒 Join Pomerado at the San Diego Gulls Game!
Clear your calendars! We are heading to Pechanga Arena to cheer on the
San Diego Gulls on Saturday, January 17th at 6:00 PM.
🚨 The "Zamboni Challenge" If our school sells just 30 tickets, one lucky Pomerado student
will be chosen to ride the Zamboni during the intermission! ⛸️✨
📣 THE ULTIMATE FRIDAY NIGHT: Choose Your Adventure!
The 5th Grade Booters have teamed up with three local favorites to bring you a "Choose Your Own Adventure" fundraiser on Friday, January 30th. Mention Pomerado Elementary at all locations for Fund Raising. A fun night out that checks all the boxes!!!🥳
👑 Become a King or Queen of the Board! 👑
Calling all young strategists, puzzle-solvers, and adventurers! Are you ready to lead your army to victory? The Pomerado Chess Club is looking for new players in Grades 2–5!
Whether you already know how to "castle'' or you’ve never touched a chess piece before, you are invited to join the fun.
January Menus
Save The Date 🗓️
- Wednesday, January 14- Career Day
- Monday, January 19- Martin Luther King, Jr Day ~ No School
- Monday, January 26- PUSD Professional Growth Day ~ Non-Student Day
Pomerado Elementary Contact Information
12321 Ninth Street, Poway CA 92064
Principal: Mrs. Sidia Martinez
Office Contacts
Office Number: (858) 748-1320
Lorena Leonard (Office Manager) lleonard@powayusd.com
ESS: (858) 679-8946
Marcella Clark (ESS Supervisor) maclark@powayusd.com
Attendance
Attendance Hotline
(858) 679-2604
Attendance Email
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.