Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Tonight (December 17th, 2024): EUSD Board of Education Annual Organization Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

Conway PTA invites families to a Holiday Movie Night in the MPR, this Friday December 13 showing The Snowy Day & Disney's Prep & Landing. Doors open at 5 pm and movie will start at 5:30 pm. *Take pictures with Santa and the Grinch! *Purchase hot cocoa and pop corn for $2 each. ***PTA Members will get 1 FREE hot cocoa & popcorn (1 per membership) ***Bring a pet food bag donation for WHO Crew & you will also get FREE hot cocoa & popcorn (1 per donation) In efforts to provide a safe and fun environment, preregistration will be required to attend this event. Please click on the link below if you plan to attend. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A9AC2DA7FECE9-53802651-indoor

ATTENTION FAMILIES OF 6TH GRADE STUDENTS! Escondido Union School District invites families to register 6th grade students to an outdoor learning experience at Camp Cuyamaca during Spring Break, April 14-18, 2025. This is an ALL EXPENSES paid, 5-day/4-night opportunity for 6th grade EUSD students. Yes, EUSD will cover ALL costs for fees, meals and transportation. If you are interested in having your student join the fun, please click on the link provided below no later than Friday, December 13. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzNCw_mZorhj2xTURHxxnF-St1riyOqnu7EEAwVKapn5G51Q/viewform?usp=sf_link For more information or assistance visit our Family Engagement Center in room 5 or contact EUSD Extended Learning, Intervention, & Enrichment Department 760-233-4338 ralopez@eusd.org

Conway's Got Talent Show. Unleash your incredible talent. Informational meeting. Monday, December 16th. 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm in the MPR building. For more information, reach out to Mrs Ellsworth (mellsworth@eusd.org) or Ms Provataris (aprovataris@eusd.org).

If you wish to apply to have your child attend a school other than the school of residence beginning the 2025-2026 school year, please submit a School of Choice Application today! School Choice Application window open from December 3, 2024 - January 31, 2025. For more information and to submit an application click on the link provided below. https://www.eusd.org/page/registration-enrollment-school-choice-transfers - School Choice Intradistrict Transfers are approved on the basis of space availability at the school(s) of desired attendance. - Submitting an application for School Choice does not guarantee enrollment in the desired school(s). - Application will be included in a random, unbiased lottery drawing to be held in April. You will be notified by email regarding the results of the lottery. - Your child’s application either will be approved or placed on a waiting list following the School Choice lottery. - A separate application must be completed for each student who is applying for School Choice. - A student who has a sibling(s) who is already attending a school of choice must also apply for School Choice and be approved in order to have the siblings attend the same choice school. - Students who attend another school under the School Choice option are not provided transportation. - School Choice Intradistrict transfers are valid only while conditions of the transfer are maintained. The transfer may be revoked by the granting district for failure to comply with expectations of attendance and positive behavior (e.g. chronic absenteeism, disciplinary events).

All schools are open today. We will continue to monitor the weather and power outages if and when they occur.

Holiday Spirit Week - December 16th thru December 20th. Monday - Holiday Sweaters and Clothing. Tuesday - Holiday Colors. Wednesday - Pajama Day. Thursday - Holiday Accessories Day. Friday - Dress Like a Holiday Character Day.

The San Diego Gulls would like to welcome Conway Academy students, faculty, staff, families, and friends for a hockey night out on Friday January 10, 2025. This will be a special game for school faculty and staff as we honor them for Educator's Appreciation Night. Gulls Hockey will be facing the Tucson Roadrunners here in San Diego's Pechanga Arena located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego Ca 92110 at 7pm. (Doors open at 6pm) Use our unique school link provided below to purchase tickets and enjoy the game together in crew! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Conwayacademy2 *Purchase Deadline: Jan 10, 2025 7:00 PM PST *Tickets will be delivered via the AXS mobile after purchase.

1st grade Family Day at Lunch at Conway Academy is scheduled for Friday, December 13. Family Day at Lunch is a day where families are invited to bring a store bought meal, homemade meal or purchase a school lunch here to enjoy. 1st Grade Family Day at Lunch will take place in our MPR on Friday, December 13 from 12:30 pm - 1:10 pm. *Food purchased outside or made at home will be for your student only and must not be shared with other students. *We ask that younger sibling guests be supervised by parents/guardians at all times. *Play equipment is for Conway students only. **If rain is forecast this event will be rescheduled for a future date. *Maximum 4 guests including children. *Families of 1st grade students are highly encouraged to pre-register no later than 12 pm on Thursday, December 12. Click on the link provided below to RSVP. https://tinyurl.com/52s95828. Upcoming Family Days at Lunch. 4th - Friday, January 10, 2025. TK - Friday, February 21, 2025. 3rd - Friday, March 14, 2025. 2nd - Friday, April 25, 2025. 6th - Friday, May 30, 2025.

Sponsored by the Benevolent Order of Elks. December 7th, 2024 - 9am - 12pm. Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Conteste. Boys & Girls ages 8-13 (child cannot be older than 13 by April 1st, 2025). No pre-registration needed. Event is FREE. Must arrive at 9am to compete. Free throw contest - Best out of 25. Escondido Charter High School Gym. 1868 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027. Winner of each age group will receive a trophy and move on to the regional competition with a potential for an all-expense paid trip to Chicago for the Hoop Shoot Finals!! **The Escondido Union School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this announcement. The distribution of this information is provided as a community service.**

Happy Holidays! We are excited to host our 7th annual Cookie Walk at Conway Academy and we would appreciate your help. Calling all bakers!!! Parents, students & families, if you are able to, we ask that you please donate 2 - 3 dozen HOMEMADE holiday treats, cookies, bars, fudge brownies, or any specialty holiday dessert your family enjoys this time of year. Please drop off baked items at the front office on Wednesday, December 18th or Thursday, December 19th before 12 pm. Cookie Walk will take place on December 19th after school. Teachers & Staff will select homemade treats to enjoy. Your help is greatly appreciated in continuing this annual tradition for our teachers & staff. **Please have your tasty treats displayed on a disposable tray. For more information please contact Xochitl Maldonado at (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005 or email at xmaldoando@eusd.org

Beautiful Spaces Crew was busy in our tiny forest this week. Students poured concrete and created plant markers that identify native species. #servicelearning #wearecrew

Ceramic family night brought record number of participants. They all learned the basics about working with clay. After firing, they will return to learn about glazing. #familyengagement #wearecrew

On Wednesday, W.H.O. Crew created a sandwich making line to help those in need. The cranked out 80 meals that were donated to Interfaith. It feels good to do good. #servicelearning #wearecrew

Our lost and found is bursting with our students' lost belongings! Please check this week and help them find their way home. All items left behind will be donated over the fall break.

Tonight (November 14th, 2024): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

It's almost here! Get those pledges in for laps Cougars. Our Jog-a-thon schedule is set for Thursday, November 14 following our Crew Celebration. 8-8:20- Morning Assembly 8:45-9:15- 4th, 5th, 3rd Mackie & Andaya 9:30-10:00- TK, K, 6th (we will split 6th between the 2 tracks and ask them encourage the littles to run, or maybe vise versa) 10:15-10:45- 1, 2, 3rd Hernandez There are 2 tracks and you will receive wrist bands that morning to distribute to the kids. The prizes for money raised will be passed out after the run. Thank you for everything you have done to help with this fundraiser. We are hoping we will raise enough money to purchase a nice sound system for the morning assemblies.

Beautiful Space Crew needs your help! They are preparing to create an up-cycled bottle cap mural. It will likely feature the earth and trees, so they are seeing more brown, blue, and green bottle caps. Using waste to create art helps build awareness about plastics in our environment. It also builds inspiration to help others reduce, reuse, then recycle. #WeareCrew

Watch our former Conway student, another young presenters at the TEDx event in Escondido, speak about a compelling topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aW4J_eTQGc. Zander Chan enjoys soccer, video games, and the epic adventures of One Piece. Beyond the virtual battles and on-field victories, on of the most fulfilling chapters of his life was his tie as a past of the leadership Crew at Conway Academy, known as Ambassadors. As an Ambassador, he had the privilege of welcoming newcomers to the school, sharing its spirit, and leading informational tours. Beyond the school gates, he seized opportunities to speak at notable events hosted by EUSD, amplifying the school's voice in the community. Along the way, he has been honored with awards for his athleticism, dedication as an Active citizen, and academic achievements as a Scholar at Conway. Excited for the next chapter of adventure, both on and off the field.

Watch our Conway student, one of the youngest presenters at the TEDx event in Escondido, speak about a very relatable topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkTke_kJkok Royce Escobar, a student at Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning, has been honored with numerous academic and citizenship awards, including the EPIC Scholar Award and the YMCA Outstanding Attitude Award. As an Ambassador Crew Leader, she developed her public speaking skills by giving tours and advocating for improved wast management systems in schools. Outside of academics, she enjoys making music, riding bikes, swimming, camping, and making other laugh with her jokes and pranks.