Conway

Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Community Crew News #8

Principal Update

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Hello Conway Families,

This week we kicked off our first Dens Day, where students across all grade levels came together for cross-grade crew meetings. Our focus was our theme for the year, Everyone Plays a Piece, and TK–6 students listened to the song Glorious and designed puzzle pieces that represent who they are. Then, they put these puzzle pieces together to create their Den Crew!

These EPIC Dens are a cherished Conway tradition that bring students and staff together in meaningful ways. Be sure to ask your Cougar(s) who their Dens teacher is and what their favorite part of the activity was!

In Crew Always,

Krystle Miller, Principal

Pizza with Principal Miller and ELAC Meeting

A retro-style school flyer with a pink checkerboard border featuring illustrated pizza slices and a pizza box.
"Acompáñenos a Disfrutar Pizza con la directora, la Sra. Miller y reunión de ELAC — 09-29-2026, 5:00 pm, ¡Gratis!, Salón 8 — Los invitamos a comer pizza, y a contribuir a la conversación con la Sra. Miller mientras aprende sobre el ELAC de Conway. Habra comida y excelente compañía. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Se ofrecerá pizza y cuidado de niños!", pink checkered flyer with pizza slice and pizza box illustrations.

Pizza with Principal Miller & ELAC Meeting

Date & Time

  • September 29, 2026
  • 5:00 PM

Location

  • Room 8
  • Free admission

About This Event

Enjoy pizza and conversation with Principal Miller while learning about Conway ELAC. Good food, great company—all are welcome!

"Pizza & Childcare will be provided!"

Volunteer Workshop & Fieldwork Training

A group of adults sit around a large table in a classroom, drawing and coloring on paper with markers while scissors and cups of supplies are spread across the table.

We want to thank our Conway Community for coming to our 2nd Volunteer Workshop & Fieldwork Training. With the guidance of our amazing Instructional Coach Mrs. Brady, we were able to welcome families and inform them of their valuable presence and support they provide to the future of our Escondido community, their students. Remember, Every One Plays a Piece at Conway Academy.

If you couldn't make it and are interested in getting on the EUSD Volunteer List, please contact Xochitl Maldonado via phone (760) 432-2435 EXT 12009 or email [email protected]

PTA

A hand-drawn poster on light blue paper features a cartoon chef making an OK sign with the text "Membership is the Perfect Ingredient!" written above him.

Great news!
We’ve extended our PTA membership contest to September 30th to help us hit our goal of 200 members! We are super close with just a little over 150 memberships to date. If you haven't joined yet, now is the perfect time!

The Grand Prize: A Family Lunchtime Pizza Party! This isn't just a regular pizza party—winning families will be invited to join their students at school during lunch for pizza, drinks, and tons of fun, all hosted by the Conway PTA!

Current Leaderboard:
Primary Lead: Mrs. Yabut's class
Upper Grades Lead: Ms. Sautia

Help your child’s class take the lead—join the PTA today!
Good luck, everyone!

Conway Swag is here!

Four t-shirts in green, dark green, pink, and blue display a Conway Academy Cougars logo featuring a cougar mascot face.

The Conway Swag link is now live!
Click on the button below to purchase Conway Swag and show school spirit every Thursday.
Estimated delivery date is 2 weeks after a paid purchase has been submitted. Items will be delivered to students.

Fall Scholastic Book Fair

The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Conway the week of October 5-8. Students and families are welcome to shop before and after school in the library. The book fair will also be open Thursday all day, so make sure you stop by before or after your student led conference.

Volunteers Wanted!
Help set up Friday October 2nd after school in the library from 2:30 - 4 pm.

We could also appreciate help during sale times so please contact Xochitl Maldonado our family liaison for more information.

A photo of a Scholastic Book Fair display in a school library, with colorful books spread across a blue-clothed table and shelves of books in the background, including a sign for books in Spanish.
"Scholastic Feria del Libros de Otoño — 5 al 8 de octubre — Antes de la escuela: Lunes, martes & miércoles 7:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. — Después de la escuela 2:30 a 3:00 pm — Jueves 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. — EN LA BIBLIOTECA — Los fondos recaudados durante la feria del libro se destinarán a programas que beneficiarán a todos los estudiantes de Conway," Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning flyer, with an inset photo of two people browsing books at a Scholastic book fair display table.

Fall Scholastic Book Fair at Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Funds raised during the book fair will go towards programs that will benefit all Conway students.

Dates

October 5–8

Hours

Before School

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:30 am – 7:55 am

After School

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Thursday

  • 7:30 am – 7:00 pm

Location

In the Library

EPIC Run 2026

Save the date!
Conway PTA will be hosting our Annual EPIC Run to help raise funds for the school. Stay tuned for more details to come as we will launch it next week during our Crew Assembly on Thursday.

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Conway Academy Epic Run 2026 – Save the Date

Our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Event Details

Epic Run: Thursday, October 14, 2026

Donation Period: October 1 – October 19

Location: Conway Academy

Run to Raise Funds!

  • Fieldwork
  • Teacher and Staff Mini Grants
  • Staff Appreciation
  • Student Incentives
  • Family and community events
  • And much more!

Organized By

Epic Parent Teacher Association – Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Feeding San Diego Food Distribution

We will be hosting our monthly food pantry this Thursday, October 1 from 11:30am - 12:30 pm thanks to our community partner Feeding San Diego. Please bring your own bags or rolling cart.

A colorful flyer showing three photos of smiling adults and children holding bags and boxes of fresh produce at an outdoor food distribution event.

No-Cost Groceries For You And Your Family – Conway Academy Food Pantry

Conway Academy is hosting free food distributions outdoors at Conway Academy. Receive pantry staples and fresh produce at our walk-up distributions!

"Please bring bags, box, and/or a wagon to carry your groceries."

Location and Schedule

Conway Academy Food Pantry
1325 Conway Dr, Escondido, CA 92027

Starting September 3, 2026.

Continuing the 1st Thursday of every month.

Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Distribution Dates

  • 9/3/26
  • 10/1/26
  • 11/5/26
  • 12/3/26
  • 1/7/27
  • 2/4/27
  • 3/4/27
  • 4/8/27
  • 5/6/27
  • 6/3/27

Hosted In Partnership With

Visit Feeding San Diego's website (opens in a new tab)

Community School Needs Survey

At Conway Academy, our crew works best when we work together! The Community School Needs Survey gives us the opportunity to better understand how we can support our students, families, and neighborhood.

By taking a few minutes to complete this survey, you help shape the programs, resources, and services brought directly to our campus. Whether it’s academic support, after-school opportunities, or family resources, your feedback drives our success.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

All EUSD students have access to no-cost breakfast and lunch. Families can view our new online menus (opens in a new tab). Select your school and menu to see what is being served every day.

Upcoming Events

September 29
ELAC & Crew with Principal Miller 5 pm

September 30 Last Day of Conway PTA Membership Contest

October 1 Feeding San Diego Food Pantry 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

October 2 Spirit Day: Live Like Larry Day - Wear Orange

October 5 - 9 Scholastic Book Fair

October 8 & 9 NO SCHOOL Student Led Conferences

October 14 EPIC Run

October 23 Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat 4:30 - 7 PM

October 30
Spirit Day: Wear costume or Black & Orange
Costume Parade 8 - 8:30 am

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