Wildcat Weekly- 3/16-3/20
Message from Principal Martinez 🐾
Dear Wildcat Families:
This past week we held a Disaster Drill where we practiced procedures to evacuate, account for all staff and students, and dispatched search and rescue teams. We practice these drills to help students understand the procedures so that in the case of a real emergency some of these actions feel familiar.
This is a great time to discuss with your family an emergency plan and talk to your kids about what that looks like. Also, make sure your emergency contacts are updated at school, because in the event of an emergency students will only be released to approved adults on their individual list with identification. As a reminder, in the case where we would have to go into a student release situation, all students will be released at the back of the school with access from Leona Lane. The front of our school campus will only be accessible by emergency and law enforcement vehicles. We appreciate your help in bridging the conversation of emergency procedures at home and thank you for your support of our school safety!
Looking ahead to this week, we are very excited to host our "Talent Show" on Thursday. I’ve heard our students practicing and it sounds like it will be great entertainment! We hope to see you all there!
Go Wildcats!
Continuing Student Registration
PUSD 2026-2027 Continuing Student Registration is open!
Online Continuing Student Registration will be open until March 31, 2026. We MUST receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2026-2027 school year. This annual digital process allows a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.
New this year, we will also require a packet to be completed for all students LEAVING the district. This will be a quick process, but needs to be completed through the portal.
Continuing Registration Steps:
Login and complete the digital registration packet via the online registration portal found here.
Review and complete any required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed.
Please note: MEDICATION FORMS or ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR.
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.
Thank you for your attention to this important process,
The PUSD Enrollment Team
Digital Citizenship
Managing Screen Time
Managing screen time is an essential part of supporting children’s well-being and academic success in today’s digital world. Technology offers incredible opportunities for learning and creativity, but maintaining a healthy balance is key. Setting clear boundaries and encouraging mindful tech habits at home helps children develop the skills they need to navigate their digital lives responsibly. By working together to create a balanced approach to technology use, we can empower students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Elementary Resource: How Much Screentime is OK for My Kids?
Secondary Resource: 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits
English Learners Advisory Committee Meeting (ELAC)
Please join us for our ELAC Meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 8:45 AM. The meeting will be held in Room 15. Families who attend this meeting will learn more about the ELPAC assessment, how to interpret the scores, reclassification procedures, EL program supports and resources at Pomerado. You will also have a chance to ask questions and provide input to help make the English Learner program stronger.
🐾 PAWs 🐾
5th Grade Restaurant Night: Thai Ladle! THANK YOU 🙏
We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful neighbors at Thai Ladle for hosting our 5th Grade Restaurant Night yesterday! 🌟 Not only was the food incredible, but their generosity in supporting our 5th Grade Boosters makes a world of difference for our students. It’s local businesses like yours that help make the Pomerado community so special! 🐾💖
🍱 To Everyone Who Joined Us
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Thai Ladle for lunch or dinner! It was a busy day, and seeing so many Pomerado families supporting the 5th Grade Boosters was truly incredible.
🌟 It’s Showtime!
Get ready to witness the amazing stars of our school! Whether it’s singing, dancing, magic, or a unique hobby, we can’t wait to see our students shine on stage. This is one of our favorite events of the year, and we want everyone to be a part of the fun! 🎤✨
🎭 Event Details
When: Thursday, March 19th 🗓️
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🕔
Where: Pomerado MPR (Multi-Purpose Room) 🏫
🗳️ Shape the Future of Pomerado: PAWS Board Nominations are Coming!🐾
It is time to look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year! Our PAWS (Pomerado PTO) board is the engine that drives our school’s most beloved programs—from the Fall Festival and Spring Family Night to our vital enrichment programs and direct staff stipends. 🏫✨
We are officially looking for enthusiastic parents to step into leadership roles for the upcoming year. Whether you’re a master of organization, a finance whiz, or just someone who loves supporting our students, we need you! 🙌 Vote Now!
🚨 VOLUNTEER ALERT! 🚨
We need helpers for two popular events: Sign up today and help us
keep these programs running smoothly
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🎓 Attention 5th Grade Parents: We Need Your Photos! 📸
Each year, we love to honor the hard work of our promoting class with a special end-of-year video, and we need your help to make it extra special! 🌟
To create a sweet “Then and Now” moment in the slideshow, we are asking for a Kindergarten photo of your 5th grader. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate how far they’ve come since their first days of school! 🎒➡️🎓
📩 How to Submit:
What: One Kindergarten photo of your student. 🧒
Email to: ms.christine28@gmail.com 📧
Include: Your student’s full name in the email. ✍️
Deadline: Friday, April 3rd 🗓️
March Menus 🍀
Save The Date 🗓️
- Thursday, March 19- 5 pm Talent Show
- Thursday, March 26- 8:45 am ELAC Meeting
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.