Community Crew News #12

We are a Healthy and Responsible Crew!
Show your Crew Spirit every day the week of October 26-30.

Our annual EPIC parade is set for Friday, October 30, 2026. Immediately following the morning blacktop line-up. Students should arrive at school dressed in their E.P.I.C costume over their regular school clothes to preserve their costume for evening events. Student participation is voluntary.

Students make sure to arrive at school on time. Following the parade, teachers will take morning attendance. Parents and families are invited to watch this EPIC tradition along the perimeter of the route. Immediately following the event, parents are asked to exit campus.

TK and Kindergarten will begin their route starting at the kinder playground and proceed to the primary playground then join the rest of the group on the blacktop. 1st through 6th will parade around the large blacktop area following the blue line. We will begin with the youngest students, 1st grade will lead, followed by 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th.

Just a reminder, that EUSD Wellness Policy prohibits treats high in sugar to be consumed at school, therefore, keep the candy at home. Let’s make it an EPIC day for everyone. Remember, this is a regular instructional day, so immediately following the parade students will remove their costume and return to their classes and LEARN.

Costume Guidelines
Parents: Please be sure to follow these guidelines in regard to your student’s costume

• Students must wear regular clothes underneath their costumes (or have an extra pair of clothes in their backpacks)
• Students will remove their costumes after the parade.
• Students must wear shoes that abide by dress code (i.e., tennis shoes).
• Students must be able to use the restroom independently in their costume.
• No scary clown, violent themes, weapons, scary masks, or gory costumes. Keep it EPIC Cougars!
• If a costume becomes distracting, the student will remove his/her costume and put it in his/her backpack.

Our Conway Crew thanks you in advance for following these guidelines and making it an EPIC event!

As a reminder, there are no outside toys allowed at school.

To help keep our school safe and our classrooms focused on learning, toys and personal play items should stay at home.

Please check your child’s backpack and pockets before school to ensure toys and other personal play items are left at home. Even keychains on backpacks can become very distracting during the day.

Please leave these items at home:

• Stuffed animals
• Toys and action figures
• Squishy toys, squishies, stress balls, and similar sensory toys
• Electronic games and gaming devices
• Labubus and similar collectible toys
• Sports equipment or other play items from home

Please do not send valuable items to school. The school is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.

Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms focused on learning and our school safe!

The Escondido Union School District is pleased to announce that the testing window will be opening for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) identification. All 2nd-grade students will have the opportunity to participate in universal screening in November. In addition, parents and teachers may recommend students not previously screened in grades 3 through 8 to be screened for GATE eligibility.

All Parent Background and Input Forms are due by Friday, October 30th. The school team will review requests and determine which students are eligible for screening in November.

Literacy plays an essential role in the foundation of our children's education. Reading daily—especially as a family—builds essential cognitive skills, strengthens emotional bonds, and sets children up for long-term academic success. The purpose of this workshop is to help families build strong literacy roots at home.
Parents and adult family members are warmly welcome to join us Friday mornings to read books rich in Hispanic culture in both English and Spanish! Together, we will read a story, discuss the vocabulary, create a fun craft, and share memories of our childhoods and family roots. Coffee and hot tea will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share, but it is entirely optional!

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.

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.

Did you know that kids get in free to participating museums in October? Check out this list of places and details and plan a family trip to take advantage of this offer! Explore Kids Free in October 2026 (opens in a new tab)

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.

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

October 26 Spirit Day: Wear Red

October 27 Spirit Day: Wear Srtipes or Patterns

October 28 Spirit Day: Crazy Hair or Sock Day

October 29 Spirit Day: Fictional Character Day

October 30
Spirit Day: Wear A Costume (Must be school appropriate)
Costume Parade 8 - 8:30 am (Families welcome!)

November 5
Crew Celebration 8 am on the blacktop
Feeding San Diego Food Distribution 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

November 6 Cuentos Familiares 8:15 am in room 8

November 12 Crew Celebration 8 am on the blacktop

November 13 Cuentos Familiares 8:15 am in room 8

November 19 Dens - NO CREW CELEBRATION

November 20 Cuentos Familiares 8:15 am in room 8