Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Rady Childrens' and The San Diego County Office of Education will offer the Supporting Our Youth Free Mental Health Webinar Series for Parents and Caregivers in 2024. Webinar will take place once a month from January to May of 2024. Webinar Series Topics are as follows... January 24 : Social Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health presented by Hilary Bowers, MD , FAAP. February 7 : Mental Health 101- Everything Parents Need to KNow to Support Youth at Home presented by Willough Jenkins MD., March 13 From Darkness to Light - A Parent's Guide to Recognizing and Responding to Youth Depression presented by Joshua Feriante, DO, MBA. April 24 : Cultivation School-Life Balance to Support Academic Success presented by Katherine Nguyen William, PhD. May 15 : When Anxiety Attacks - How You Can Help presented by Tammy Maginot, PhD. To register please click on the link provided below https://www.sdcoe.net/students/health-well-being/mental-health-supports ***All registrations will be accepted. However, space during the webinars is limited to the first 500 people who sign on. ***The recording and slides will be available in English to the general public after the event on our website (no registration required to access): https://www.sdcoe.net/students/health-well-being/mental-health-supports

Are you free this Saturday? If so, you might want to check out the Step Towards Your Future College Fair at UCSD Park & Market located at 1100 Market St. San Diego, 92101 This Saturday, January 20, 2024 9am - 3 pm This will be a 100% Bilingual event. Attendees will get access to information regarding the following, - UC San Diego - California State Universities - Private Universities - Community Colleges - Financial Aid Resources - FAFSA & CADAA fill out stations To RSVP, click on the link provided below https://forms.gle/xqzEndBevcBD4WqJ8

The YMCA LEGENDS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL program has open spots available & accepting applications. The program offers enrichment & homework support. For information call Giselle, YMCA site supervisor at (619) 972-9759. Interest Form - https://forms.gle/9DZRWC46nUxVhYTQ7

Save the date! Our first Coffee & Crew of 2024 with Principal Meglich is scheduled for Thursday, January 25th at 8:30 am in the MPR after our Crew Assembly. Join the conversation in regards to our 2nd round of Student Led Conferences, 6th grade applications and so much more! Attendees will also have a chance to meet our new Social Worker, Ms. Daisy. Childcare will be provided. See you there!

WHO Crew is collecting CAN food and other non-perishable items until - 1-31-24. Let's all help and be a part of the change and "SHARE WHAT YOU CAN!" Please drop off any donations to the WHO Crew bin by 1-31-24. "And remember, it feels good to do good!"

Winter After School Enrichment Classes begin next week. Interest forms are still being accepted. If you would like to have your student be considered as a participant for any of the programs being offered (depending on their grade), we encourage families to submit a form as soon as possible. Once an interest form is received, permission slips and waivers will be sent home. It is required that permission slips and waivers be signed by a parent or legal guardian in order for the student to be allowed to officially participate in any of the enrichment classes. These enrichment classes are FREE and will take place at Conway. To submit an interest form for your student, click on the link provided below at your earliest convenience https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHnphhfKZgxZiZvUwCUHSOIiFkzvHqkEBJ5Rv5si1POKsHKw/viewform?usp=sharing

Ceramic Night with Mrs. August was a success! Thank you Mrs. August for giving our Conway families the opportunity to express their creativity in the form of hand-building with clay.

It's a Den Day! Yay! Dippin' Dots Day too!

Join us to a Ceramic Night with Mrs. August Wednesday, January 10 at 4:30 pm in the MPR. Learn a few techniques of hand-building with clay and so much more! *This will be a FREE event for all ages. *Materials will be provided. *Parent/guardian must be present with student. To confirm your attendance please click on the link provided below https://forms.gle/E3UxMd2HcGnzYhfm6 For more information, please contact Mrs. Maldonado Conway family liaison at (760) 432-2435 EXT 12005.

Thank you to all our families for creating our 6th annual Cookie Walk for our staff crew. #epicconway

Hello Winter! Today is officially the first day of winter ❄️ and we are super grateful for the families that joined last night for our Winter Art Night with Ms. Wilder (TK SPED Teacher). Check out our talented families masterpieces. Thank you Ms. Wilder and TK SPED Crew for preparing the materials and helping make this night a pleasant experience for students and their families.

Our Conway Cougars perform! Make sure to save the date and times of this weeks Holiday Performances at Conway. Monday 12/18: 5th Grade 5:30 pm in the MPR. Wednesday 12/20: Kindergarten at 1:45 pm in the MPR. Thursday 12/21: Band Performance during Crew Celebration 8:00 am in the blacktop or MPR. Friday 12/22: TK performance in the Kinder Playground at 2:10 pm

Did you know that the first official day of winter is Thursday, December 21st? Help us welcome winter by creating a winter masterpiece! Wednesday December 20th at 5 pm in the MPR. Ms. Wilder and Ms. Maldonado invite you to enjoy a warm drink while you learn several Paint techniques using water colors among other things. This is an ALL ages event. Materials will be provided. Parent/guardian must be present with student.

Dec 19 is Tinsel Tuesday! Let's show we are a Festive Crew! Come dressed in all your sparkle, shine, and holiday accessories and don't forget to add some tinsel too. Dec 20 Be Shiny and Bright! Lt's show we are a Bright CREW! come dressed in your favorite holiday colors from head to toe. Dec 21 Pajama Day! Have comfy and cosy holiday in our PJS. Dec 22 is Favorite Character Friday! Let's show that our crew has character! Come dressed wearing your favorite holiday character. Let our CREW SPIRIT shine bright this week!

Thank you PTA and all our volunteers for hosting an amazing Winter wonderland family event. There was record turnout filled with joy and holiday cheer.

Our staff crew work together to identify their own core values as an engine for fueling our school vision. #EPICCONWAY @eleducation

Conway Families!! Our Lost & Found is overflowing over the top! Please come by the front grass area today. We have placed all lost sweaters and jackets on our chain linked fence for you to go through and look for your student's lost clothing. These articles of clothing will be donated to charity next week if they do not get picked up.

Congratulations! Lana Brady, Sierra Satterstrom, and Lori Cisterna were presented grant awards from the Escondido Education Foundation. Supporting learners to get smart by doing good in the world. #epicconway

Enter for a chance to win a basket full of Holiday Goodies! All Holiday Celebration attendees will receive a free entry! Basket includes: - Kona Ice Voucher - Popsicle Vouchers - Holiday Hats - Stockings - Holiday Cards - Light Up Ornaments - Stickers and more! Increase your chances by purchasing additional tickets today and tomorrow after school or during the Holiday Celebration. Tickets 1 for $1 5 for $3 10 for $5 Winner will be announced at the Holiday Celebration. Winner does not need to be present during Holiday Celebration to claim prize. Limit one free entry per person.

Holiday Spirit Week. December 18th to December 22nd. Download the spirit week flyer here: http://tinyurl.com/j53nzsvh