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Conway · Weekly Update · October 30, 2026
Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Community Crew News #13

Principal Update

A crowd of children and adults in Halloween costumes, including Spider-Man, Pikachu, a Minion, and a dinosaur, parade across a school blacktop on an overcast day.

Hello Conway Families,

What a wonderful week we’ve had! The fun continued as we celebrated Red Ribbon Week and gathered together for our annual Halloween Parade. The creativity was on full display as students and staff dressed up, paraded around, and watched our inflatables have their moment in the spotlight! Having the whole school community come out and circle up brings me such joy.

As we head into the weekend, please remember that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour! With the changing season, please also remember that Every Day Counts when it comes to student attendance and learning. Consistent attendance helps our students stay connected, engaged, and set up for success. School starts every day at 8am, with students expected to meet their teachers on the backstop, ready to learn, by 7:55am.

I wish all of our families a safe and happy Halloween! Enjoy the festivities, take care while trick-or-treating, and have a wonderful time celebrating together.

In Crew Always,

Krystle Miller

Six women wearing colorful Peeps bunny costumes pose together on a school parking lot.
A child stands on dirt ground wearing pink Skechers sneakers with pink laces and novelty pink monster socks with googly eyes and small arms that appear to be holding hands.
A child wearing glasses, a green hoodie, black shorts, and a tin foil hat smiles while standing outside a school office, with two older students visible in the background.
A woman smiles at the camera wearing a creative "crazy hair day" hairstyle featuring a cup of noodles prop with yellow yarn strands as the noodles on top of her dark hair, in what appears to be an office or classroom setting.

Fall Make-Up Picture Day

A school photography flyer set against a blurred professional studio background with lights, a camera on a tripod, and a wooden stool.
"¡ÚLTIMA OPORTUNIDAD! DÍA DE FOTOS ¡ES EL MARTES 3 DE NOVIEMBRE! Solo se tomará la foto a los estudiantes que estuvieron ausentes el día anterior o a aquellos que deseen re-tomar su foto. ¡ORDENA FOTOS DE OTOÑO AHORA! USE CODIGO: F2681499 www.shopstudio1.com," overlaid on a blurred photography studio with umbrellas, lights, and a camera on a tripod.

Make-Up Picture Day – Tuesday, November 3

Make-Up Picture Day is Tuesday, November 3!

Only students who were absent on the previous picture day or students who wish to re-take their picture will have their picture taken.

Order Fall Pictures Online

Use code: F2681499

Order fall pictures at Shop Studio 1 (opens in a new tab)

Computers 2 Kids

Computers 2 Kids (C2K) is a non-profit organization that bridges the digital divide by collecting, refurbishing, and distributing affordable computers to low-income families and students.

Check out their upcoming community event on Saturday, November 7th at Vista High School.

A flyer showing a smiling young woman holding a laptop, promoting a refurbished computer distribution event for low-income families in Vista, California.
Un volante colorido en naranja, azul y blanco con logotipos institucionales, la foto de una joven sosteniendo una laptop, ilustraciones de niños y un código QR.

Computer Distribution Event – San Diego County Office of Education & Computers 2 Kids

San Diego County Office of Education partners with Computers 2 Kids to help low-income families have access to refurbished computers at affordable prices, with Free Lifetime Technical Support.

"Access the digital world with affordable computers for everyone!"

Laptops Available

Tier 2 laptop – $150

  • Intel Core Processor
  • 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • MS Office 2019
  • Includes power adapter
  • Free lifetime technical support

Tier 3 laptop – $200

  • Intel Core Processor
  • 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • MS Office 2019
  • Includes power adapter
  • Free lifetime technical support

Government Assistance Discount

Families with government assistance qualify for a $50 discount on Tier 2 laptops.

Event Details

Saturday, November 7th, 9 am – 10:30 am

Vista High School
1 Panther Way, Vista, CA 92084

Program available to low-income families. All ages qualify and you can purchase all the devices needed for your household.

Register to attend the event. We will send you a confirmation email within 2-4 business days.

Register by November 5th.

Register

Register for the Vista High School Computer Distribution Event (QR code link) (opens in a new tab)

Call to register: (858) 375-9108 — text "Apply Vista HS" to this number

Contact & More Information

Email Computers 2 Kids

For more information call: (858) 200-9788

Visit Computers 2 Kids at c2k.org (opens in a new tab)

Latino Literacy Project Workshop Series

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 Tuesday's after school or 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 childhood and family roots.

Light refreshments will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring a snack to share, but it is entirely optional!

An illustrated flyer showing a woman reading a book with a child on her lap, promoting a bilingual family literacy workshop at Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning.
"Cuentos Familiares por Latino Literacy Project — Invitamos a padres y familiares adultos a participar en nuestra serie de talleres bilingües, diseñados para celebrar la rica literatura hispana y crear momentos especiales de lectura con sus hijos en casa. Martes de 2:45 a 3:45 pm y viernes de 8:15 a 9:30 am. En noviembre y diciembre. Habitación 8. *Los niños son bienvenidos a participar en la sesión del martes. La inscripción y los materiales se proporcionarán el día de la primera sesión. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con la coordinadora de familias Xochitl Maldonado. 760-432-2435 EXT 12009. x

Family Stories – A Bilingual Workshop Series by The Latino Literacy Project

About the Program

Parents and adult family members are invited to join our bilingual workshop series designed to celebrate rich Hispanic literature and create special reading moments with your children at home.

Schedule

  • Tuesdays: 2:45 – 3:45 pm
  • Fridays: 8:15 – 9:30 am
  • Sessions run in November and December

Location

  • Room 8

Important Note

"Children are welcome to participate in the Tuesday session. Registration and materials will be provided the day of the first session."

Contact Information

For more information contact Conway Family Liaison Xochitl Maldonado.

Call Conway Family Liaison: 760-432-2435 EXT 12009

Email Xochitl Maldonado

Feeding San Diego Food Distribution

We will be hosting our monthly food pantry, Thursday November 5, from 11:30 am - 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.
Un folleto de Feeding San Diego con fondo blanco y detalles decorativos en naranja, que incluye tres fotografías de familias sonrientes recibiendo cajas y bolsas de alimentos frescos.

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 By

Feeding San Diego in partnership with Conway Academy.

Learn more about Feeding San Diego (opens in a new tab)

PTA

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.

Join us during Volunteer Crew hours!

A colorful school flyer showing six photos of volunteers painting, cooking, setting up events, and working with students at Conway Academy, with event details below.

Volunteers Welcome — Conway Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Volunteer Crew Hours

Volunteers are welcome to join the crew during the following times:

Monday

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Location

Room 8

Toys At School

A red prohibition sign over illustrations of toys including a stuffed bunny, a Nintendo Switch, a pop-it fidget toy, slime, a spiky sensory ball, and a glittery pink dice.

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!

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

November 2 Volunteer Crew 1:30 - 2:30 pm in room 8

November 3 Cuentos Familiares 2:45 pm in room 8

November 4 Volunteer Crew 8-10 am in room 8

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 10 Cuentos Familiares 2:45 pm in room 8

November 11 NO SCHOOL

November 12 Crew Celebration 8 am on the blacktop

November 13 Cuentos Familiares 8:15 am in room 8

November 16 Volunteer Crew 1:30 - 2:30 pm in room 8

November 17 Cuentos Familiares 2:45 pm in room 8

November 18
Volunteer Crew 8-10 am in room 8
SSC & CSAC 3 - 4 pm

November 19 Dens - NO CREW CELEBRATION

November 20 Cuentos Familiares 8:15 am in room 8

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