Announcements
SDES Reopening Presentation
School Reopening Plan for Learning, Health and Safety
Introduction
On Friday, July 17, Governor Newsom announced clear mandates for how and when California schools can physically reopen. Schools can reopen if the county they are located in is removed from the state’s COVID-19 monitoring list for 14 consecutive days. At this time, San Diego County has been placed on the state monitoring list due to rising cases since early July. As such, the San Diego County Department of Public Health’s latest public health order does not allow for the physical reopening of schools.
Poway Unified School District (PUSD) continues to monitor local public health conditions to ensure our reopening plans are in alignment with county, state, and federal guidelines and recommendations. This plan ensures PUSD is on track to reopen our schools for in-person learning as soon as possible pending health orders.
The following plan:
Sundance Elementary School Reopening Plan for Learning, Health, and Safety
Meet the Principal Slideshow
Join Principal Katz for a get-to-know-you read along!
This is the same presentation used for the ZOOM meeting.
Meet the Principal Slideshow
Introducing Principal, Mrs. Raquel Katz
Dear Sundance Families and Community,
It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as your new Principal of Sundance Elementary School. I am honored to join a tight-knit community that is highly regarded for its academic excellence and innovation. I have heard so many wonderful things about the staff, families, and students. Your vision of creating an inclusive learning environment is aligned to my core values. I look forward to getting to know you and your child(ren).
For nearly seven years, I have had the pleasure of serving as Principal of Ryan STEAM Academy in San Jose, CA. Working with my staff and families to transform our school from a traditional model to a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) academy has been incredibly rewarding. I love learning alongside our students -- to watch them discover, create, and design in an engaging learning environment inspires me. Prior to being a site administrator, I was a K-5 resource teacher/instructional coach and an elementary teacher. I have also mentored new principals both in my current district and in surrounding districts through the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and have worked for Loyola Marymount University as an instructor and university supervisor.
In my role, I believe in the power of community and connection. One of the most important aspects of my role is fostering positive relationships with our families, staff, and students. I want every person in our school community to know how much they are valued and how they have a special place in our hearts. I believe in building on what’s currently in place by learning and growing together. As your principal, I want you to know that I always value and appreciate feedback and open communication. My door is always open and I’m just an email or phone call away.
During the summer, I will be working with Mr. Rodrigo, Ms. Gilbert, and the Poway Unified School District to ensure there is a smooth transition prior to the start of the 2020/2021 school year. I want to thank Mr. Rodrigo for his dedication to the Sundance community and wish him the best in his future endeavors. I look forward to meeting all of you soon!
With warm regards,
Raquel Katz
Principal, Sundance Elementary
New Student Enrollment
2020-21 New Student Enrollment:
Due to the emergency school closures, Poway Unified School District has updated the new student enrollment process for the 2020-2021 school year. While schools are closed, the enrollment process will be completed electronically. Click here enrollment: PUSD New Student Enrollment.
District Reopening Information
NEW: Please view the PUSD School Reopening Guidebook by clicking here or on the image in the left margin. NUEVO: Vea la Guía de reapertura de escuelas de PUSD haciendo clic aquí o en la imagen en el margen izquierdo.
Family Commitment Form Period
From Sunday, July 26 through Friday, July 31, PUSD families are being asked to choose one of the Learning Model options outlined below for each of your children. We want you to select the option that works best for your family’s and student’s needs. Your selection will allow us to ensure we are placing your children in a learning environment that provides the most comfortable and successful opportunity for them. Here is the Family Commitment Form. You must fill out one separate form for every child in your household. If you do not make a selection by Friday, July 31 at 11:59pm, your child will be automatically placed in the on campus option. READ MORE HERE
School Closure and COVID-19 Updates: Check out the May 14th Message.
VISIT PUSD CORONAVIRUS UPDATES PAGE Schools and district offices will be closed until further notice to help slow the spread of COVID-19. There is important information regarding the end of the school year, including our decision not to physically reopen before June 11th, feedback on distance learning, graduation and promotion plans, and summer learning and childcare opportunities.
PUSD 2020-2021 CONTINUING STUDENT REGISTRATION
Online continuing registration for current Poway Unified School District students will reopen on June 1, 2020, at 8 a.m. for those families that missed the original deadline.
Library OverDrive is here - eBooks for all grades at a fingertip!
Poway Unified School District is pleased to introduce a new, free reading service providing digital books through OverDrive.
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