ESS Finance Dept.
Pay
your ESS bill online.
Payment options include e-Check, Visa, MasterCard
or Debit card with a Visa or
MasterCard logo.
http://firstlinemerchant.com/PUSD/ess.htm
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Betsy
Crook
Admin. Assistant
(858) 748-0010
ext. 2416
Christina Jordan
Office Assistant
II
(858) 748-0010
ext. 2286
Leslie Granger
Director
(858) 748-0010
ext. 2933
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"E.S.S. is a bridge between
home and school
where children are encouraged to learn, create,
and explore within their school, community and world."
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Dear Parents: (top)
It
is my pleasure to welcome you to the Extended Student
Services (ESS) Program webpage. The ESS staff
and I hope that this website will provide you with
important information about our program which is
provided at each of the elementary schools within the
Poway Unified School District.
As
our Mission Statement says:
"ESS is a bridge between
home and school
where children are encouraged to learn, create,
and explore within their school, community and world."
To fulfill our mission,
each ESS site has a highly qualified supervisor, lead
assistant, and instructional assistants that make up a
1:15 adult-to-child ratio. All staff have met
clearly defined requirements and are carefully
selected to ensure your child and family experiences a
positive, safe, and supportive environment.
A variety of activities
are included in the daily schedule. Each site
plans the daily schedule to complement the school
schedule, providing children with a healthy snack
after school, a quiet time for homework, and the
opportunity to play with friends and develop
respectful relationships. Projects and games are
included in the options for children throughout the
week and vacation periods. Our goal is to
balance the planned activities to support each child's
development and interests which include:
Exercise
for the Mind & Body
Nurturing
for the Whole Child
Reading
and
Relationship
Skills Enhancement
Investigation
of
Individual
Interests
Character
Counts,
Critical
Thinking &
Creative
Arts Experiences
Having
Fun Times at
ESS
The ESS Program utilizes
the school's positive discipline programs with an
emphasis on Character Counts to provide consistency
throughout the school and extended school-day hours.
As the director of ESS,
I am proud to invite new families to visit the ESS
program at your child's school. I know that you
will find the welcome mat out and a knowledgeable,
friendly staff able to answer your questions.
Due to an exceptional "kid-friendly" staff, children
often refer to ESS as the "home away from home."
Welcome to our new families and my sincere
appreciation to our current families for your
continued support. Your children are a delight
to serve!
Sincerely,
Leslie
Granger
Director, Extended Student Services
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Also Go to
Middle School After School Activities (ASA) Program
(top)
The Extended Student Services (ESS) Program extends Poway Unified School District's
educational program into the hours before and after school, and during school
vacations. ESS provides a comprehensive program of developmentally appropriate
curriculum and activities. Skills are developed in the following areas:
Cognitive Development:
homework assistance, science experiments, arts and crafts projects, cooking,
gardening, and computer-assisted learning;
Physical development:
small and large motor skills, sports, non-competitive games, and playground use:
and,
Social-emotional development:
cooperative learning, group participation, conflict resolution, peer interactions.
ESS provides time, space,
encouragement and support for learning. ESS centers are located at all
elementary schools. Each program is supervised by staff members trained in child
development. Students enroll in the program on a full-time basis. Centers are open
daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call the ESS office to inquire about fees and registration.
Program
Overview (top)
This extended-day program extends the excellence of each child's
school experience into before and after school.
ESS is staffed by highly-qualified
professionals and trained instructional assistants. The staff provides for the
academic and social needs of children in safe and nurturing environments. There is
time, space, encouragement, and support for learning good study habits.
Program Activities
The program is geared toward expanding each child's world through
arts and crafts projects, science activities, reading and language arts reinforcement,
and math concept development. The program reinforces the social, motor, and academic
skills children learn in the classroom. An opportunity is provided for each child to
complete homework assignments.
Program History
The ESS program began in 1980 and is now offered in every elementary
school in the Poway Unified School District. All children who attend elementary school
in the District are eligible for enrollment.
Program Operations
The ESS program operates 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily. Students are
enrolled on a full time basis. Each child is allowed two weeks vacation credit per
year. The centers are closed on the following holidays: Martin Luther King Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day,
Thanksgiving (3 days), Christmas (1 week), and New Year's Day. The programs are closed on ESS Professional Development days
in June (2 days), August (2 days) and Sept (1 day).
Summer Program
A very intensive summer program is offered. It includes numerous
extended learning opportunities provided throughout the community. Field trips,
special interest clubs, guest speakers, and special events are scheduled.
