Los Peñasquitos Elementary School

BLAST

Melanie Beckstrom, Director ~ 858-204-9645

Hours ~ 6:30 to 8:55 AM & following school dismissal to 6:00 PM (school days only)
Location ~ Multi-Purpose Room

BLAST, Building Leaders As Servants Today, began in 1997 and is a character-driven, extended school day program that benefits Los Pen families of limited income. It is a collaborative effort that depends on the support and generosity of committed individuals, families, churches, and businesses in our community.

The application process assesses the needs of each family but focuses especially on those who qualify for free or reduced-price meals and single parents who work and/or are in school full time. Families of one student are asked to pay $75/month; families with more than one student pay $125/month. Partial or full scholarships may be requested.

BLAST operates both morning and afternoon sessions in the Multi-Purpose Room on campus. They are open daily from 6:30-8:55 AM and from the close of school (3:10 M/T/Th/F and 2:00 Wednesday) until 6:00 PM on days when school is in session. BLAST is closed during the summer months.

A combination of paid staff and volunteers provide a 1:15 ratio that assist students with homework and provide recreational supervision. Interactive group sessions and lots of teachable moments provide opportunities for character development and positive role modeling. Volunteers may be of high school age or older. Regularly scheduled adults submit to fingerprinting, background checks and have a current TB clearance.

Los Peñasquitos Preschool

Michele Janette-Ulrich, Teacher ~ 858-672-3600 ext. 3232
District Preschool Office ~ 858-679-2590

Los Peñasquitos Preschool is a state program funded through a grant from the Department of Education. This program provides comprehensive developmental experiences for children whose families meet specific income criteria. There is no cost to families who qualify. Priority is given to four-year-olds living within the school’s attendance area. The program operates from 8:30 to 11:30 Monday through Friday and provides an enrichment program with activities in language and literacy, math, science, cognitive development, social and emotional skills, and physical and fine motor development. The staff consists of a teacher, Michele Janette-Ulrich, who holds a degree in early childhood education, and two assistants who have taken units in early childhood education.

If you would like more information or would like to register your child, please call the district’s preschool office at (858) 679-2590 or click on the link below:

http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/teaching/sss/preschool/

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