Wildcat Weekly- 5/18-5/22

In these next few weeks, we are looking forward to memorable experiences including field trips, student programs, classroom celebrations, and year-end activities that showcase and celebrate our students. These moments create lasting memories and provide opportunities for our school community to come together in celebration of learning and achievement.

As we move into these busy and exciting weeks, we encourage students to continue showing responsibility, kindness, and perseverance as we finish the year strong together. We look forward to celebrating all that our students have accomplished and enjoying these final special moments as a school community.

Thank you for your continued partnership, encouragement, and support throughout the year. Your involvement helps make these experiences meaningful for our students and strengthens the sense of community we value so deeply.

Rebecca McPhie had a wonderful time serving as “Librarian for the Day” in our school library! She worked hard all day long — helping with library tasks, inventorying math books, and even reading aloud to two preschool classes. Rebecca did an amazing job and brought so much enthusiasm and joy to the library. We are so proud of her leadership and helpful spirit!

We are so proud of our Student Council officers, Carter Ferguson and Colbie Wegner, for representing Pomerado at the recent school board meeting! Carter and Colbie did an outstanding job sharing all the exciting things happening on our campus, including state testing, field trip season, and our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. They highlighted the many ways our students, staff, and families work together to make Pomerado such a special place. Thank you, Carter and Colbie, for your leadership, confidence, and wonderful representation of our school community!

Cafeteria account balances carry over from one school year to the next, and between school sites, as long as the student remains in PUSD. If you are a family of students who will be graduating seniors or students leaving the District, you will need to request a refund of your unused balance or transfer the funds to a different meal account. Instructions and the Refund/Transfer Request Form are available on the PUSD Food and Nutrition webpage.

The 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation, CHP, and SDPD are hosting a family-focused E-Bike Safety Event on May 23, 9 AM–12 PM at Stone Ranch Elementary School. Families will learn e‑bike traffic rules, theft‑prevention tips, and key safety practices for young riders. For more information, please view the event flyer.

That's a wrap up our final Restaurant Night of the school year with a delicious stop at Chipotle!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support this restaurant night and all past ones. $238 more was raised for the 5th grade boosters.

It is almost time for our 5th graders to take their next big step! Let’s show our Wildcat pride and celebrate the Class of 2026 by lining the neighborhood with 5th Grade Promotion Yard Signs.

These custom signs are the perfect way to honor your student’s hard work and achievements as they prepare to move on to middle school. Please fill out the from and return to school!

Must submit by Sunday May 17th!

Ever wonder where the money goes when you support our fundraisers? 🤔 We want to keep you in the loop on how those funds are helping our students! 🏫✨

Here is a look at what we've been able to do lately:

🐾 PAWs contributed $3,400 to support one month of our Launch Lab STEM program with Mr. Shaw! 🔬🧪 During weekly Launch Lab visits, students take part in engaging hands-on challenges like:

• 🌉 Bridge building

• 🚢 Buoyancy testing

• 🏗️ Engineering design activities

These experiences make science fun, interactive, and memorable! 🧠💡

We’re able to fund these awesome adventures and hands-on learning experiences because of your support. We couldn’t do it without you—thanks for making this possible for our kids! 🌟🙌

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

keep these programs running smoothly

• Monday, May 18- 1:45 pm Student Council Speeches - MPR
• Tuesday, May 19- 6pm 5th Grade Band Concert
• Tuesday, May 19- Chalk Art Day
• Thursday, May 21- 2nd Grade Field Trip
• Friday, May 22- Kindergarten Field Trip
• Monday, May 25- Memorial Day; No School
• Friday, May 28- 5th Grade Field Trip
• Friday, May 28- 9 am 1st Grade "Cookies the Musical" Performance
• Friday, May 28- 2 pm Kindergarten "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Play

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