Midland Messages

Welcome to Midland 2024-25!

Dear Midland Families,

We are gearing up to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year at NEU Midland Elementary!

We have been preparing for a great start to the new school year, and we anticipate an exciting year ahead.  We are pleased to ensure high quality instruction in a No Excuses University (NEU) culture. College and future readiness has a big presence on our campus throughout all aspects of our school day. As is evident throughout the school and our “No Excuses” motto allows us to encourage high standards in academics and behavior.

At Midland, we teach values through the Character Counts! program and we approach our behavior systems through restorative practices and Positive Behavior Support (PBS).  We believe all children will learn with good character through our school-wide expectations of being RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and SAFE.  We are also excited to be a No Place For Hate school which means we believe our differences make us unique and we learn about positive ways to spread kindness and compassion throughout the year.

Campus security and safety for students and staff is a high priority. We have been working diligently in preparing our campus for your return. In our effort to ensure the highest degree of safety for our students and staff, we are thankful for your cooperation with the following procedures:​

• Breakfast and Lunch is served daily and is available at no charge to all students.  Breakfast gates open at 7:15 am Please arrive early to finish eating prior to the bell!

• All students in grades 1-5 will be asked to enter campus from the playground gate near the lunch tables. Gates open to the supervised playground at 7:25 am.

• TK and Kinder families will be able to access their classrooms from Gate A (closest to the admin building)  If older siblings are assisting with a kinder drop off, they may also enter with their sibling at Gate A.

• Parents are welcome to walk their child to their classroom on the first day only.  Parents entering the campus will wait with their child at the teacher’s line area and may walk with the class to the room; however, parents may not enter the classroom.

• All parent volunteers must complete a new volunteer packet for this school year.  Volunteers in classrooms will be coordinated by the teacher and all volunteers must be processed by November 15, 2024 to participate in any classroom activities, including field trips.

• Please do not park in the bus turnaround area–we are expecting buses to arrive!

• Please only use the crosswalk to cross our parking lot.  It is important you model safe behavior for your children.

• Please follow all traffic laws and drop off only in the zone marked at the ESS building.

• Dismissal will occur at several gates throughout campus:

  • Kindergarteners will exit from Gate A. Kindergarten dismissal is a “hand to hand” process, where kindergarteners will not be released until an approved adult meets the teacher at the gate.  Please be patient as teachers learn which adult matches each child. 

  • First grade will meet parents at Gate B (to the left of admin bldg).

  • Second through Fifth grade will dismiss from Gate C (large playground gate). 

Here are some special dates to keep in mind:

August 20, 2024: 

Official teacher assignments will be made available to parents.  Access to teacher assignments will begin at 12:01 am on 8/20/24 by visiting https://MyPlan.powayusd.com

Log in with your parent PUSD login, click on the Canvas login, and you will see a tile for your child’s assignment. If you do not know (or have forgotten your login information) please visit: https://password.powayusd.com

1 pm: New Family Orientation will start at 1pm in the MPR.  This is an opportunity to meet administration and learn more about Midland in an onboarding presentation to all families new to Midland, including our kindergarteners.  

1:30-2:30 pm: Midland Teachers and Staff will be available for a Staff Meet & Greet in our amphitheater. Come meet your teacher and mingle with our parent groups to kick off a great start to the year!

August 21, 2024:

First Day of School!  Our first bell rings at 7:40 am–find your teacher on the playground for school to start promptly at 7:45 am (TK and kindergarteners will meet teachers in their classrooms).

August 29, 2024:

Back to School Night–come learn about all the logistics of your child’s year and classroom.  This is an event for parents to learn from their child’s teacher.

We appreciate your support with this big endeavor of a positive school opening and we hope this will put your mind at ease to know that your child is in a healthy, safe environment in which to learn.

Thank you for your positive support of our school and we look forward to an amazing school year!

Principal Sidia Martinez

Dear Midland Families,

School meals continue to be free for all students, regardless of household income, under California’s Universal Meals Program.  Every student enrolled in PUSD (PreK-12) is offered one free breakfast meal and one free lunch meal each school day.  Meals must be recorded by specific student accounts, either by scanning their barcode or entering their ID number in a pin pad.  Please note that a student cannot take just a beverage for free; they must select enough items to make a reimbursable meal. 

Although meals are free for all students, our District is still required to process Applications for Free and Reduced-Price Meals.  We encourage all households to apply online at MySchoolApps.com, or using a paper application. (Paper applications are available in the school office). Meal applications are very important because meal reimbursements are still based on individual student eligibility, and State funding for school sites is partially determined by free/reduced eligibility.  Households that are income-eligible for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for other benefits such as: free or discounted after-school care, reduced home internet costs, discounts on standardized testing fees, and food-purchasing assistance during summer breaks.

In addition to complete school meals, some school sites offer a la carte snacks and beverages for purchase.  PUSD Food and Nutrition is a cashless operation, so students must have money in their prepaid account or bring a check in order to buy a la carte items.  To load funds on a cafeteria account, families can visit MySchoolBucks.com or send a check to school.   

• To view interactive school menus, with nutrition facts and allergen information, visit MySchoolMenus.com, which is also accessible from the PUSD Food and Nutrition webpage.
• Simple, printer-friendly PDF menus are posted monthly on the PUSD Food and Nutrition webpage, under School Menus > Printable PDF Menus.
• Information about special dietary accommodations and the CDE form to request special meals can be found on the PUSD Food and Nutrition webpage, under Resources and Links > Special Dietary Needs.

Important information for students with medication

1. Medication should be turned in no later than August 20, 2024. Parents can turn in medication to the health office between 10 AM and 2:15 PM Monday through Friday.
2. Medication authorization forms: If your student has more than one medication, only one authorization to administer form needs to be filled out with all medications listed.
3. All medications need to be listed with their names, dosage, methods of administration, and the time of day they will be given (filled out by the physician).
4. All forms must be filled out and signed by the student's physician. NO medication will be accepted or administered without a physician's and parent's signature and a fully filled-out medication form.
5. Medication measuring cups or syringes must be provided with the medication. We do not have measuring cups or syringes here at school.
6. No expired medication will be accepted.  
7. Only School-provided forms (attached) are accepted.

Important forms:

Medication authorization form

•  H-26 Medication Authorization Form

Anaphylaxis form

• H-58 Life-Threatening Allergy Plan

Asthma

• Asthma Form

Diabetes

• T1D management packet
• T1D parent signature form
• T1D pump checklist

Seizure medication orders

• Seizure Medication Orders

Sunscreen, cough drops, lip balm, Vaseline, etc., must have a note from the parent and will also be kept in the health office.

If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Hernandez-Bautista at (858) 748-0047 ext. 2108 [email protected] or email [email protected]

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Our Back to School Night is next week 8/29/24 from 5-7pm!

Grades TK-2 teachers will be presenting in classrooms from 5:00-5:45pm

PTA general meeting in the MPR from 5:45-6pm.

Grades 3-5 will be presenting in classrooms from 6:00-6:45pm.

This is an excellent time to connect with your child's teacher and gain information about the routines of the classroom and the school year.This is an adult event and we will have limited childcare available. If you require childcare, please fill out the form below. It will be very important to pick up your child at the end of your classroom presentation.

CHILDCARE REQUEST FORM

CLOSED CAMPUS

Midland is a closed campus school and we must keep our school secure at all times.  This means that volunteers must sign in at the office to enter our campus.  Many of you have visited our front office to find that we have a system at our doors where you must be buzzed into the school lobby to sign in or ask a question.  The office is open during 2 sessions in the day, 7:30-8:00am and again 1:30-2:00pm.  You must be let in by our staff at any other time of day due to the need to ensure all our entrances are locked with limited access to staff and students.  This procedure will take some time to get accustomed to, but I am sure we all appreciate the additional layer of security to our campus during school hours.

NO RESCUE POLICY

We have a "No Rescue Policy" here at Midland, which means we teach responsibility in a nurturing environment through natural and logical consequences.  If your child forgets something and you feel a need to bring it to our office, we will not call the classroom or take the item to your child.  We do our best to not interrupt instruction as much as we possibly can, and deliveries for forgotten items cause unnecessary disruption. Please support your child by helping them make sure they have all their belongings for a successful day.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are loved here at Midland and all volunteers must be cleared annually to help us out.  There are 2 levels of volunteerism and your teacher communicated which levels are required to meet their needs this year.  ALL volunteers require updated documents, including Megan's Law, TB test, and Level 2 volunteers also required fingerprints if you will be working with children without direct teacher supervision.  It is imperative that all our volunteers be processed no later than NOVEMBER 15, 2024.  All the documents can be found online or in our office.

RATTLER ROCK ASSEMBLY

Next Friday, 8/29/24 we will have our first Rattler Rock assembly in our quad and it is open to our community, please check in at the front office to enter our campus if you wish to join us at 7:45am.  We ask that all adults exit the campus immediately at the end of the assembly.

MISSION 2 $AVE

Midland Elementary is proud to partner with Mission Federal credit union in a special campaign called Mission 2 $ave, where students learn the importance of financial literacy by opening up a student savings account that earns 5%APR for accounts up to $500.  Any student can participate in this program with as little as $1 to open an account.  Starting 9/7/23, students will have the opportunity to make deposits into their account every Thursday morning. 

RESTAURANT NIGHT: IN THE MIX

Our first Restaurant fundraising event is NEXT WEEK at In the Mix on Friday, Aug 30th from 11:00am-8:30pm! Present the attached flyer (or find it on social media at #TeamMidland next week) when you order, and 20% of your transaction will go to Midland Educational Foundation! Restaurant nights are an easy (and delicious) way to support our Poway community while raising funds for our Rattlers! Local restaurants have offered special opportunities where a portion of the proceeds from your order will go back to Midland! Follow @TeamMidland for the restaurant details each month!

Hello Midland families!

We had a wonderful week of activities that promoted BELONGINGNESS through our Start With Hello! Program.

KID DAYS

Next week is our final week of Kindergarten Introduction Days (early dismissal days).

Midland Elementary Needs a Crossing Guard!

Are You interested in filling this responsibility for us? Or maybe you know someone who would love to help cross our students safely at Edgemoor and Midland.  Please see the attachment for more information on how to apply for this special position.

RESTAURANT NIGHTS

HOP STOP – Come on out to Hop Stop on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 5-8pm to support your Rattlers and a local business at the same time! 20% of the dine in proceeds from food sales will be donated to the Midland Educational Foundation. See you there!

IDEGO - Time is running out! Don’t forget to stop by Idego for your special MEF branded bags of coffee. Available for $18 now through the end of September with a large portion of the proceeds donated back to Midland! 13303 Poway Rd.

RUNNING CLUB

Running Club for the 2024/2025 School Year will be starting up again on Monday, September 23. The run club team will be on the playground from 7:25 - 7:40 to scan laps for any kids that want to participate before school. For those parents that are new to Midland, Running Club is an MEF sponsored activity to encourage kids to get moving in the morning!  Students have been provided a badge by their teachers that can be scanned for each lap that the student runs.  Any running that takes place as a class activity will be counted as well. 

The distance each student runs will be tracked and awards will be provided when students reach milestone distances (i.e. 1 mile, 5k, 10k, etc).  If they reach 50 miles, they will receive a t-shirt! Each month, the class that has the most cumulative miles will be given the Golden Shoe Award at the monthly Rattler Rock Assembly.  Please encourage your kids to come out and run a few laps!

Hello Midland families,

REMINDER: NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY 9/30/24

Our teachers have professional development meetings and class will not be in session.

PICTURE Makeup DAY is Tuesday, 10/1/24! 

Full Day Kindergarten starts Tuesday, 10/1/24

Poway Parade  

Our PTA Parade Committee was so thrilled to receive the Poway Rotary Club's award for Best in Theme!  They were presented with this at our morning Rattler's Rock assembly and the students were so happy!  Thank you again to everyone that helped make this happen for our Rattler community - YOU ROCK! See attachment.

IDEGO –LAST CHANCE!! Stop by Idego this weekend and take home your special MEF branded bags of coffee. Available for $18 now through the end of September with a large portion of the proceeds donated back to Midland! 13303 Poway Rd.

RUNNING CLUB

We’re off and running!!! Congrats to our Golden Shoe Award winning classes for running the most cumulative miles in September!

• 5th grade - DiCarlo with 191 miles
• 4th grade - Sovern with 164 miles
• 3rd grade - Stone with 94 miles
• 2nd grade - McEvoy with 48.25 miles
• 1st grade - Mikkelsen with 36.5 miles

Total miles run so far - 1,098.75 – Great job Rattlers!!

Running Club is an MEF sponsored activity to encourage kids to get moving in the morning!  The run club team will be on the playground before school, from 7:25 - 7:40 to scan and track laps for kids that want to participate. Students have been provided a badge by their teachers that can be scanned for each lap that the student runs. Any running that takes place as a class activity will be counted as well. 

The distance each student runs will be tracked, and awards will be provided when students reach milestone distances (i.e. 1 mile, 5k, 10k, etc). If they reach 50 miles, they will receive a t-shirt! Each month, the class that has the most cumulative miles will be given the Golden Shoe Award at the monthly Rattler Rock Assembly.   

FOOD AND NUTRITION REMINDERS:

• School breakfast and school lunch are FREE for all enrolled students, every school day.  Meals must still be entered into the cafeteria computer by individual student account.
• Even though meals are free, families are highly encouraged to complete the application for free and reduced-price meal eligibility.  School site funding depends in part on the number of students eligible for free/reduced-price meals.  Families that qualify for free/reduced-price meals may qualify for other benefits, as well.  The meal application is available online at MySchoolApps.com. 
• Printer-friendly PDF menus are available on the PUSD Food and Nutrition webpage.  At the top of the page, click or hover over School Menus + and then Printable PDF Menus.

Interactive, web-based menus containing nutrient and allergen details are available at MySchoolMenus.com, as well as via links from the F&N webpage.

MISSION 2 $AVE

Midland Elementary is proud to partner with Mission Federal credit union in a special campaign called Mission 2 $ave, where students learn the importance of financial literacy by opening up a student savings account that earns 5%APR for accounts up to $500.  Any student can participate in this program with as little as $1 to open an account.  Students will have the opportunity to make deposits into their account every Thursday morning. 

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are loved here at Midland and all volunteers must be cleared annually to help us out.  There are 2 levels of volunteerism and your teacher communicated which levels are required to meet their needs this year.  ALL volunteers require updated documents, including Megan's Law, TB test, and Level 2 volunteers also required fingerprints if you will be working with children without direct teacher supervision.  It is imperative that all our volunteers be processed no later than NOVEMBER 15, 2024.  All the documents can be found online or in our office.

• Regularly attend SSC Meetings (approximately 5 virtual meetings during the 2024-2025 school year)
• Review, advise, and approve our Parent and Family Engagement Plan
• Review, advise and approve our site expenditures tied to local and federal funding.
• Become knowledgeable of, and have a commitment to, the Site Plan for Student Achievement
• Actively participate in SSC responsibilities
• Become a communicator for the SSC, its participants, and the community

Hello Midland families,

5th Grade Back to the Future family night  - Thursday, 10/17/24 

If you have a 5^th grader, please RSVP to this event [email protected]. Every child must be accompanied by an adult for this evening's activities.

Admin Meet & Greet 10/18/24: Restorative Practices at Midland

Bring your coffee and come meet our administration team along with our district consultant, Eric Kossof and hear about what restorative justice practices are as a belief system at Midland.  Our meeting will begin in the MPR at 7:45 am.  Please sign in at the office.

Early Dismissal, 12 noon - Tuesday 10/22/24

Our teachers have professional development meetings and classes will be dismissed at 12:00pm.

Parent Ambassador

Parent Ambassadors are mentors who support and enlighten fellow parents of students with IEPs and those seeking directions as they consider special education. They offer support, guidance and perspective as parents navigate PUSD Special Education and beyond! See attached.

MISSION 2 $AVE

Midland Elementary is proud to partner with Mission Federal credit union in a special campaign called Mission 2 $ave, where students learn the importance of financial literacy by opening up a student savings account that earns 5%APR for accounts up to $500.  Any student can participate in this program with as little as $1 to open an account.  Students will have the opportunity to make deposits into their account every Thursday morning. 

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are loved here at Midland and all volunteers must be cleared annually to help us out.  There are 2 levels of volunteerism and your teacher communicated which levels are required to meet their needs this year.  ALL volunteers require updated documents, including Megan's Law, TB test, and Level 2 volunteers also required fingerprints if you will be working with children without direct teacher supervision.  It is imperative that all our volunteers be processed no later than NOVEMBER 15, 2024.  All the documents can be found online or in our office.

Hello Midland Families,

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at our Restorative Practices Meet & Greet.  We had a nice presentation around our culture work here at Midland with PUSD Consultant, Eric Kossof and our Administration team!

Early Dismissal, 12 noon - Tuesday 10/22/24

Our teachers have professional development meetings and classes will be dismissed at

12:00pm.  Please don't forget to pick up your children promptly!

Restaurant Nights – Wednesday, 10/23/24

Chipotle is hosting a fundraiser for Midland on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 4-8pm!!! Visit the Poway Rd. location and show this flyer or order online for pickup with code EMGBA4C and 25% of sales will go to the Midland Educational Foundation! See attached flyer for more info.

Trunk or Treat – Friday 10/25/24

The PTA is looking for volunteers to help before, during, and after the event, as well as to host a trunk (candy will be provided). Check out the various volunteer spots that are available:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DAAA828ABFB6-51604917-midlands

Character Parade Guidelines – October 31st

Midland always a fun time at our character parade!  Students are encouraged to dress like a story book character.  Please note the guidelines attached to this message to ensure everyone has a fun and safe time at the parade. Our event will be held in our Midland Quad from 8:00-8:45a.m. 

Red Ribbon Week – October 28th to November 1^st

Monday:          “Red”-y to be Drug-Free – Wear red

Tuesday:          Your Future is Bright – Show off your neon colors!

Wednesday:     Hats Off to Making Good Choices – Wear your favorite hat!

Thursday:         Halloween – Dress up in you costumes but remember to follow the school costume policy!

Friday:              Follow Your Dreams, Not Drugs – Come in your pajamas!

Hello Midland families!

Veteran’s Holiday – Monday, 11/11/24 - No School

Thank you to those of you who have served and are serving in the Military to protect our freedoms. 

Spirit Day – Friday, 11/15/24 – Decades!

Come dressed in your favorite decade attire!

Full day conference – Monday, 11/18/24 - No School

Conferences – Tues/Wed/Thurs, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21 – Minimum Days 12pm dismissal

Full day school – Friday, 11/22/24

RESTAURANT NIGHT – Thursday, 11/19/24

Our next restaurant fundraiser is at Sushi Lounge - Poway ALL DAY (11am-9pm) on Thursday, November 14th. Enjoy delicious sushi (happy hour items not included) while supporting the Midland Educational Foundation!

Square 1 Art

Square 1 Art catalogs were sent home in Friday folders! With Square 1 Art, you can purchase a wide variety of gifts (mugs, totes, ornaments, notepads, trivets, blankets, etc) with your child's original art! These will arrive in time for the holidays and make great unique gifts for aunties, grandparents, and neighbors. Orders will be accepted through Friday November 22, 2024 - see square1art.com/shop. If you need help with ordering, please contact Rose Prickett at 619-861-2180. This art program is sponsored by our Midland Educational Foundation (MEF). Thank you!

FUN RUN

We listened to your feedback! This year, we are planning our first-ever parent led fun run event/ fundraiser instead of our usual Apex run. The goal is to ultimately raise more money for the school and organizing the run ourselves means less overhead costs. With the budget issues that PUSD is facing, MEF hopes to help close any gaps by funding more services for Midland and the students. In addition to the other activities we routinely fund, we are funding one impact teacher for this school year, and we would love to raise enough to fund two impact teachers next year and provide increased support for our students and teachers.

We are currently organizing committees to take charge of individual activities associated with the run, including day-of volunteers, incentive planning, and more. Our fun run fundraising period is scheduled for April 1-11, 2025 with the run itself taking place on Friday, April 11.

If you are interested in helping, please take a moment to fill out this survey, and we will be in touch about next steps: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jqUboQ_LYdWQ8RltYcJzItD1NBe2dMvmhKd7EALUdEM/viewform?ts=672982d5&edit_requested=true

RUNNING CLUB

Congrats to our Golden Shoe Award winning classes for running the most cumulative miles in October! Great job Rattlers!! Keep up the good work!!

·         K - Roscoe, 18 miles

·         1^st - Roji, 95.5 miles

·         2^nd - McEvoy, 62 miles

·         3^rd - Stone, 289.75 miles

·         4^th - Maurier, 484.75 miles

·         5^th - DiCarlo, 241 miles

Holiday Minis

Last week to sign up! Your 15-minute mini-session will include posed and candid photos, and your choice of 5 finished digital images for just $95 (plus the option to purchase additional images)! 20% of these proceeds go to Midland Educational Foundation.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AA4AB2FA4FB6-52654589-holiday

Free/Reduced-Price Meal Applications Reminder

Please complete the free/reduced-price meal application! Although school meals are free for all students, the application for free and reduced-price meal eligibility is still very important.  School funding depends in part on the number of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.  If income-eligible families do not apply, we risk losing important educational funds for our school.  

Students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for discounts on testing fees, before and after school care, and home internet! Income qualifications change annually, so a new application is needed every school year.  For school year 2024-2025, children from a family of four are eligible if the total gross (pre-tax) household income is less than $4,810 per month, or less than $57,720 per year.  Household income information is confidential and applying online is quick and easy.  Apply online at MySchoolApps.com, or pick up a paper application in the school office.

Safety Reminders:

With fire season upon us we want to assure parents and guardians that we have appropriate response systems in place when emergencies arise.  Our first priority will always be the safety of our students and staff on campus. 

When Midland becomes aware of any incidents in the geographic area of the school site, we will focus first on the safety of our campus while working with law enforcement, emergency responders, and the District for guidance and support for communication. Communication with parents is part of the response plan but will be secondary to immediate safety. As soon as we can, we will message families with details of school-wide incidents such as lockdowns or evacuations. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in ParentVue in the “My Account” section. 

Finally, we have been asked by first responders to remind our families NOT to come to campus in times of emergency – there have been several instances when officers, firefighters, and their ability to respond to the emergency have been hindered by parents rushing to the scene. Should an emergency occur, we will send out messages about dismissal or reunification procedures for families when first responders indicate it is safe to do so.

MISSION 2 $AVE

Midland Elementary is proud to partner with Mission Federal credit union in a special campaign called Mission 2 $ave, where students learn the importance of financial literacy by opening up a student savings account that earns 5%APR for accounts up to $500.  Any student can participate in this program with as little as $1 to open an account.  Students will have the opportunity to make deposits into their account every Thursday morning. 

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are loved here at Midland and all volunteers must be cleared annually to help us out.  There are 2 levels of volunteerism, and your teacher communicated which levels are required to meet their needs this year.  ALL volunteers require updated documents, including Megan's Law, TB test, and Level 2 volunteers also required fingerprints if you will be working with children without direct teacher supervision.  It is imperative that all our volunteers be processed no later than NOVEMBER 15, 2024.  All the documents can be found online or in our office.

NEW SHADE STRUCTURE!

We are very excited to see the completion of our playground shade structure!  We have anticipated this project for some time now and it will be completely installed by early next week.  We appreciate everyone's patience as several crews access our campus during the day.  

• LEA Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy Overview 2024-25 (English)

• LEA Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy Overview 2024-25 (Spanish)       

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

Dear Midland Families:

Midland is excited to be recognized as an Honor Roll School! Congratulations to every single Rattler—your hard work is being recognized! See attached image.

Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

School will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024.

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

Happy holidays Midland families,

We extend our warmest wishes for Happy Holidays, and a healthy and prosperous New Year to you and your families!

Winter Break

12/21/2024 to 1/5/2025

School Resumes 1/6/2025

Frost Jr Production

We are excited to announce an upcoming musical theater opportunity! MEF is helping to support Playground Players Productions to bring Disney’s Frozen Jr. to Midland students. Rehearsals will be after school in the MPR from 1:45-3:15, Mondays and Wednesdays January-March. Up to 50 students in grades 1-5 can participate, and will perform in a final show on March 13. See flyer below for more details.

Sign up by January 10 (if more than 50 kids sign up, participants will be chosen by lottery) here: https://formsmarts.com/form/2e2a?via=f8s.co

Consider a voluntary donation to MEF to help offset costs, any amount helps! Click here to donate.

PTA

Pancake Breakfast & Santa Shop was a festively fabulous time for all! Thank you so much for coming out and spending your Saturday with us, gobbling up pancake plates & shopping with so many crafty vendors!

Huge thank you to all of the sponsors & vendors that help this fun morning come together for our Rattlers and community - we are so grateful for your support! 

Giant shout out to all the many wonderful volunteers that assemble over the weeks leading up, late nights before, and long day of to make this run so smoothly - you all are ABSOLUTELY on Santa's nicest of Nice Lists!!

Santa photos are ready!

Click the gallery link below and use password: Rattlers rock

https://laurapreecephotography.pixieset.com/midlandsantapictures/

Variety Show

Hello talented Rattlers! Are you a Rubix cube master, great gymnast, super singer, or dynamic dancer? Well, it's time to start thinking about the talent you'd like to show off during our annual Variety Show! Audition week will take place in February so start thinking, planning, and practicing so you are ready to show us one minute of your routine at the audition.  Audition dates will be sent out after the winter break but mark your calendar because the Variety Show will be on April 24th, 2025. We look forward to seeing all our stars shine this year! 

E-Bike Safety Class for Students & Parents

We are excited to announce the upcoming E-Bike Class for students and their parent(s)/guardian(s), aimed at promoting safe and responsible e-bike usage. The class will take place in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Mt. Carmel High School on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:00 pm. Attendees are highly encouraged to arrive at 5:30 pm so they have enough time to find parking at the PAC.

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

Happy 2025 Midland families,

Welcome back and Happy New Year! 

1/17/25 - Spirit Day - Crazy Everything Day

1/20/2025 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance – No school

Midland’s Annual Variety Show

Calling All Rattlers! Come shine and show your talent on stage at this year's Variety Show! **If your child is thinking of doing stage crew, he/she needs to be in 4^th or 5^th grade. 

Mark your calendar for the following dates: 

AUDITION WEEK:

2/24 at 2:00 TK/K performers

2/25 at 2:00 1^st and 2^nd grade performers

2/26 at 2:00 3^rd and 4^th grade performers

2/27 at 2:00 5^th grade performers 

CHECK IN PRACTICE:

3/20 at 2:00

DRESS REHEARSAL: 

4/23 at 2:00

SHOW:

4/24 at 5:00pm

Continuing Student Family Survey – TK to 4^th Grade Families

It is hard to believe it but our district has already begun planning for the 2025-2026 school year!  In an effort to help us provide the most accurate information about the number of students who will be returning next year, please complete THIS SURVEY no later than Sunday, January 26, 2025.  This will provide us with the number of returning students as well as those who will be leaving Midland Elementary and will ensure that your child(ren) is enrolled correctly for the 2025-2026 school year.  Please submit one form per student.

Families do not need to complete the form for current 5th-grade students because they will be automatically enrolled in 6th-grade at their school of residence.  This is NOT considered continuing student registration.  Continuing student registration will take place February 28th - March 31st and needs to be completed for ALL students enrolled in PUSD for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit PUSD Continuing Student Registration for more information.

2025-26 ENROLLMENT COMMUNICATION

It’s hard to believe it but it’s already time to begin to think about the 2025-2026 school year! 

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendars:

• Transfer Requests - beginning on February 1st at 8:00 am, we will accept transfer requests for students who live in the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school. This includes incoming siblings of current students, as well as students who have not yet enrolled. Transfer requests can be made on the Poway Unified website by clicking THIS link.  The transfer window closes on March 31st at 5:00 pm.

• Continuing Student Registration - from February 28 - March 31st, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2025-26 school year need to complete online continuing registration.  Look for more information coming soon. 

• New Student Enrollment - beginning on April 1st at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!

More details can be found on the Poway Unified website at www.powayusd.com.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family. 

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

Sincerely,

Amy Fousek and Ken Wall

Director of Educational Technology and Director of Information Technology 

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

January 17, 2025

Hello Midland Families!

1/18/2025 – San Diego Gulls Hockey Game

Join Team Midland for a fun night out at the San Diego Gulls Hockey Game on January 18 at 6 p.m. 🎉 If Team Midland reaches 75 tickets as a group, we’ll get to hit the ice for an epic group photo right after the game! 🏒✨ Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the action—grab your ticket today and let’s make it happen! 

This exciting event has discounted tickets available for our school community and proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Midland PTA and MEF - enjoy a thrilling game and help support important programs and initiatives at our school!

Get your tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Midlandelementary2

See you at the rink!

1/20/2025 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance – No school

1/22/2025 - Restaurant Night - Bongiornos - 4-8pm

Eat-in or place an order for pickup, and 20% of sales will go to MEF! Enjoy a delicious pizza dinner, support a local business, and help Midland at the same time!

1/23/2025 – 5th Grade Panoramic Photo

1/27/2025 – Staff Professional Growth Day – No School

1/31/2025 - PTA International Craft Night - 6pm

Come join us and “travel” around the world making fun crafts and learning about different countries and cultures!

Signups to host a country/culture booth due tonight! (Does not have to be your own!)

We’re inviting families to share a craft from a country or culture and host a booth at our upcoming cultural event. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase heritages and get a little artistic too!

Here’s how you can get involved:

-Host a craft booth and share the significance of your craft with others

-PTA will provide most of the supplies needed—just bring your creative ideas!

Materials for 100-120 students per booth

-Sign up at: https://signup.com/go/RmOGsAo

-Host meetup on January 23 at 6 p.m. to collect supplies

Natural Consequence Policy

Midland believes that we are preparing our students to be future ready. Our no rescue policy allows our students to experience natural consequences in a loving and nurturing environment. Please support your child in remembering all belongings (water bottle, backpacks, instruments) for school. If parents bring items for their students to the school office during the day, we do not interrupt instruction to deliver items to the classroom.

Dress Code

The purpose of a school-wide dress code is to establish a learning environment that supports a productive academic atmosphere, which supports students’ learning and reflects the educational values of the staff and the parents. Midland’s Dress Code is aligned with PUSD Board Policy Section 5.6.2 Student Dress and Grooming. Please take time to review Midland’s School Dress Code in our handbook that is linked here:

Midland Parent & Student Handbook 2024-25

Smartwatch and Cellular Phone Policy

Per Poway Unified School District Board Policy Article 5.0, Section 5.29, Midland Elementary School adopted the following guidelines:

● Phones must remain off during school hours, 7:40 am – 1:45 pm, Phones/watches may be kept in a backpack during school hours.

● Smart watches with phone capability must remain in airplane mode or school mode until dismissal. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation.

● Approved use times are before/after school hours, before/after on-campus event/after school activity and by special permission from school staff.

● Violation of phone policy will result in confiscation of phone/watch/device by school staff.

● Phones/watches will be confiscated and may be returned to the parent/guardian.

● Repeated violations of phone policy will result in permanent loss of phone privilege on campus; parents will be notified.

● Phones must have identification of owner (name).

● School is not liable for damage caused to phones, devices or smartwatches.

Continuing Student Family Survey – TK to 4th Grade Families

It is hard to believe it but our district has already begun planning for the 2025-2026 school year!  In an effort to help us provide the most accurate information about the number of students who will be returning next year, please complete THIS SURVEY no later than Sunday, January 26, 2025.  This will provide us with the number of returning students as well as those who will be leaving Midland Elementary and will ensure that your child(ren) is enrolled correctly for the 2025-2026 school year.  Please submit one form per student.

Families do not need to complete the form for current 5th-grade students because they will be automatically enrolled in 6th-grade at their school of residence.  This is NOT considered continuing student registration.  Continuing student registration will take place February 28th - March 31st and needs to be completed for ALL students enrolled in PUSD for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit PUSD Continuing Student Registration for more information.

2025-26 Enrollment Communication

It’s hard to believe it but it’s already time to begin to think about the 2025-2026 school year! 

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendars:

• Transfer Requests - beginning on February 1st at 8:00 am, we will accept transfer requests for students who live in the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school. This includes incoming siblings of current students, as well as students who have not yet enrolled. Transfer requests can be made on the Poway Unified website by clicking THIS link.  The transfer window closes on March 31st at 5:00 pm.
• Continuing Student Registration - from February 28 - March 31st, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2025-26 school year need to complete online continuing registration.  Look for more information coming soon. 
• New Student Enrollment - beginning on April 1st at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!

More details can be found on the Poway Unified website at www.powayusd.com.

Digital Citizenship

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family. 

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

Hello Midland families,

• Staff Professional Growth Day – 1/27 - No School
• Rattler Rock Assembly – 1/31 @8am

Thank you from PTA & MEF

What a fantastic night out at the Gulls game we had as Team Midland!  Since it was a special celebration to honor the upcoming Lunar New Year, we all got snake pins (go Rattlers!), our own ~Midland~ sign made in Chinese calligraphy, and snapped a pic together on the ice!! Thanks for joining us!!

PTA International Craft Night: Friday 1/31 at 6pm

Grab your passport from special guest Lady Liberty on this fun family evening, and travel around the world making fun crafts while learning about different countries and cultures!  

PTA Big Game Spots: Weds 1/29 - Thurs 2/6 before school

Calling all sports fans and families!  Try your luck at our Big Game Spots (similar to Super Bowl Squares) where you can have a chance at winning some sporty prizes, including unique Midland football shirts and local family fun items and certificates!  
Squares are $5 each (limit 10 per family) and will be available for purchase (cash, check, venmo) outside of school in the mornings from 1/29-2/6, or until sold out! ALL QUARTER WINNERS will be announced following the Super Bowl!  Good luck everyone!

PTA Valentine Bingo: Thurs Feb 13th at 6pm
Come on out for a night of sweet prizes at our Valentine Bingo night in the MPR!  $2 per person to play for the whole time, and everyone walks away a winner!  (We will have a very brief PTA info meeting at the beginning as well)

THE RATTLER RUN, formally Apex, IS COMING!! 

How can you help? We need volunteers to help event plan, day-of-run helpers, and anyone interested in community outreach. Interested? Join us, Tuesday, January 28th at 6pm in the Midland MPR. 

RSVP here:

Rattler Rock Kick-Off Meeting 1/28/25 @6pm

Can't come but want to help or are a small business in our community looking to sponsor? Email [email protected] and we will get back to you!

Continuing Student Family Survey – TK to 4th Grade Families

For the 2025-2026 school year, in an effort to help us provide the most accurate information about the number of students who will be returning next year, please complete THIS SURVEY no later than Sunday, January 26, 2025.  This will provide us with the number of returning students as well as those who will be leaving Midland Elementary and will ensure that your child(ren) is enrolled correctly for the 2025-2026 school year.  Please submit one form per student. Families do not need to complete the form for current 5th-grade students because they will be automatically enrolled in 6th-grade at their school of residence.  This is NOT considered continuing student registration.  Continuing student registration will take place February 28th - March 31st and needs to be completed for ALL students enrolled in PUSD for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit PUSD Continuing Student Registration for more information.

Smartwatch and Cellular Phone Policy

Per Poway Unified School District Board Policy Article 5.0, Section 5.29, Midland Elementary School adopted the following guidelines:

● Phones must remain off during school hours, 7:40 am – 1:45 pm, Phones/watches may be kept in a backpack during school hours.

● Smart watches with phone capability must remain in airplane mode or school mode until dismissal. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation.

● Approved use times are before/after school hours, before/after on-campus event/after school activity and by special permission from school staff.

● Violation of phone policy will result in confiscation of phone/watch/device by school staff.

● Phones/watches will be confiscated and may be returned to the parent/guardian.

● Repeated violations of phone policy will result in permanent loss of phone privilege on campus; parents will be notified.

● Phones must have identification of owner (name).

● School is not liable for damage caused to phones, devices or smartwatches.

2025-26 Enrollment Communication

It’s hard to believe it but it’s already time to begin to think about the 2025-2026 school year! 

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendars:

• Transfer Requests - beginning on February 1st at 8:00 am, we will accept transfer requests for students who live in the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school. This includes incoming siblings of current students, as well as students who have not yet enrolled. Transfer requests can be made on the Poway Unified website by clicking THIS link.  The transfer window closes on March 31st at 5:00 pm.
• Continuing Student Registration - from February 28 - March 31st, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2025-26 school year need to complete online continuing registration.  Look for more information coming soon. 
• New Student Enrollment - beginning on April 1st at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!

More details can be found on the Poway Unified website at www.powayusd.com.

Digital Citizenship

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family. 

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

• National Counselor Week – 2/3 to 2/7
• 100th Day of School – 2/5
• Kindness Week – 2/10 to 2/14 (lunch activities)
• VAPA – 2/13
• Spirit Day – Wear Red/Pink Day – 2/14

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

• District Recess – 2/17 to 2/21
• School Resumes – 2/24
• VAPA – 2/27
• Rattler Rock – 2/28

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

• District Recess – 2/17 to 2/21
• VAPA – 2/27
• Rattler Rock – 2/28

• Middle School English Language Arts, Amplify
• High School Economics, McGraw Hill

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

• Elementary Resource: How Much Screentime is OK for My Kids?
• Secondary Resource: 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

February 28, 2025

Hello Midland families,

• Book Fair – 3/3 to 3/7
• VAPA – 3/14
• Spirit Day - Twin/Buddy Day – 3/14

Attendance

Attendance in school is very important to Midland Elementary and in the month of February, we have 195 students (33%) with perfect attendance! 

Tardies

We want to remind everyone of the importance of being on time to school each day. School begins promptly at 7:45 a.m., and the first bell rings at 7:40 a.m. to give students enough time to line up and settle in for a successful day of learning. 

To ensure students are ready to engage fully, we encourage them to arrive early enough to take advantage of breakfast, which is available starting at 7:15 a.m. This gives everyone the opportunity to fuel up before class begins. Arriving on time helps set a positive tone for the day, allowing students to focus, be present, and make the most of their education. We appreciate your support in helping us create a smooth and effective start to each day!

Restaurant Night-Don Pollo: Next Friday March 7, 4-8pm

Visit Don Pollo (on Poway Rd.), or place an order online at Donpollo.net or over the phone at 858-883-2230, and 25% of sales will go to MEF! Enjoy a delicious dinner, support a local business, and help Midland at the same time!

PTA Wonderland Book Fair: March 3-7

Follow us down the rabbit hole into our PTA Wonderland Book Fair - March 3-7! This event is an opportunity for students to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, 100% of purchases benefit our school library & all classroom libraries!

To make our Wonderland Book Fair a success, we need WONDERful volunteers to help with decorating the library, assist students in finding the perfect book while shopping with their class, and help out during our special family events such as Goodies with Grownups and Book Fair Night. This is a great way to stay connected to your child at school and get students excited to find books they can’t wait to read!

https://signup.com/go/zaBFHPg

Thank you for your help during this fun time for our Reading Rattlers!

Special Event Days:

Tues, 3/4: 7-745 a.m. Goodies with Grownups

Weds, 3/5: 7-745 a.m. Goodies with Grownups

Thurs, 3/6: 6-730 p.m. Book Fair Night

FROZEN JR.: March 13, 6pm

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Frozen Jr. is coming March 13th at 6pm in the Midland MPR. Come and join us for a free performance and watch your fellow Rattlers perform this fantastic tale!

Please see the MEF Newsletter for more details.

DELAC (DISTRICT ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE) MEETING: March 12

Our next DELAC meeting is Wednesday, March 12th, at 6pm at the District Office.  You are cordially invited to attend this meeting with your DELAC representative. At this meeting, we will be looking at the results of our engagement survey and will engage with one another to gather input from parents along with brainstorming ways to continue to support our English Learner families. Your time is precious, and we would gladly appreciate you attending to support the hard work of your parents!

Parent Education Night-Internet Safety:  March 18, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Every time a child uses a smartphone, tablet, computer, or even logs on to a game, the door opens to a virtual world populated by cyberbullies, hackers, and predators.

The question is, what can you do to keep children in your community safe? It all starts with proactive involvement and preventative education. 

The SafetyNet:Smart Cyber Choices presentation covers the threats and prevention and is provided by the San Diego Police Foundation in collaboration with the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This program is open for all caregivers over the age of 18 in both English and Spanish. RSVP forms are available in the office or from your student's teacher. 

Please RSVP by March 7. For questions, contact [email protected] 
 

Noche de educación para padres-Seguridad en Internet: 18 de marzo, 6:00pm a 7:30pm

Cada vez que un niño usa un teléfono inteligente, una tableta, una computadora o incluso inicia sesión en un juego, se abre la puerta a un mundo virtual poblado por acosadores cibernéticos, piratas informáticos y depredadores.

La pregunta es, ¿qué puede hacer para mantener seguros a los niños de su comunidad? Todo comienza con la participación proactiva y la educación preventiva. 

El programa SafetyNet: Decisiones Cibernéticas Inteligentes, cubre la amenaza y la prevención y es proporcionado por la Fundación de la Policía de San Diego en colaboración con el Grupo de Trabajo de Delitos contra Niños en Internet de San Diego. Este programa está abierto para todos los cuidadores mayores de 18 años, tanto en inglés como en español. Los formularios de confirmación de asistencia están disponibles en la oficina o con el maestro de su estudiante. 

Por favor, confirme su asistencia antes del 7 de marzo. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con [email protected]

5th Grade Parent/Student Night-Navigating the Tween Years: March 20, 5:00-7:30pm

Join us for a fun and engaging evening designed to help parents and their 5th graders navigate the exciting and sometimes challenging tween years! This special event will focus on building strong communication skills between parents and their children. Through interactive activities, parents and students will learn effective ways to connect, understand each other, and strengthen their relationships. See attachment.

The night will kick off with a pizza dinner, followed by games, prizes, and valuable discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to bond with your child and gain helpful insights!

📅 Date: March 20th
⏰ Time: 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
📍 Location: MPR

We look forward to seeing you there!

Counseling Team

Noche de Padres y Estudiantes de 5to Grado-Navegando los Años de la Pre-Adolescencia: 20 de marzo, 5:00 a 7:30pm

¡Únase a nosotros para una noche divertida e interactiva diseñada para ayudar a los padres y sus estudiantes de 5to grado a navegar los emocionantes y, a veces, desafiantes años de la pre-adolescencia! Este evento especial se enfocará en desarrollar habilidades de comunicación efectiva entre padres e hijos. A través de actividades interactivas, los padres y los estudiantes aprenderán maneras efectivas de conectarse, comprenderse y fortalecer su relación. Ver archivo adjunto.

La noche comenzará con una cena de pizza, seguida de juegos, premios y conversaciones valiosas. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de compartir con su hijo y obtener información útil!

📅 Fecha: 20 de marzo
⏰ Hora: 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
📍 Ubicación: MPR

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

The Rattler Run: April 11

The Rattler Run, formerly Apex, is coming on April 11th! This exciting event, hosted by the Midland Educational Foundation, gives students and their families the opportunity to raise funds to support our school, classrooms, and fellow classmates. Stay tuned for more updates and for more information including sponsorship opportunities, please click on the MEF Newsletter at the bottom of the email.

ENGLISH LEARNER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

Parents of English Learners: Today through Friday, February 28th, Poway Unified will be conducting our Family Engagement and Accountability survey to gather input from all families of English Learner students. This survey helps shape the District’s goals and guide priorities for the 2025-2026 school year.  Your feedback is extremely helpful as we continue to seek ways to better our English Learner program. Please click HERE to complete the survey.

NEW INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR ADOPTION

Learning Support Services is pleased to announce that our Middle and High School teams have recommended new instructional materials for adoption. Our Middle Schools are recommending Amplify for English Language Arts in grades 6-8, and our High School team is recommending McGraw Hill’s Economics for economics courses. Both teams conducted thorough reviews to ensure alignment with state standards.  ELA materials were evaluated using the CA ELA/ELD Framework and CA Common Core Standards, and the Economics materials were assessed based on the CA History-Social Science Content Standards and Framework. Poway Unified School District invites you to review these materials and provide feedback.  The links below will take you to the pages where you can log in, review materials, and provide input (through March 10th).

• Middle School English Language Arts, Amplify
• High School Economics, McGraw Hill

2025-2026 TRANSFER INFORMATION

The Poway Unified transfer window opens on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.! If you live within the Poway Unified boundaries and want your child to attend a school different than your assigned school, submit your request online through the Transfers page on the PUSD website. (This includes siblings of current students.) Please make sure to still enroll your child at their assigned school of residence when new student enrollment opens on April 1, 2025. Transfer requests can only be processed once your child is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer request window will close on March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.

TK IS A FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR 2025-26

Full Day TK in Poway Unified! 

We have some exciting news regarding our district’s TK program!  Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, PUSD Transitional Kindergarten will be a full-day program.  

The range of age-eligibility will also expand - children who turn four-years-old on or before September 1, 2025, will be age-eligible for TK.  (Students who turn five-years-old on or before September 1, 2025 will be age-eligible for Kindergarten).  Enrollment for TK for 2025-26 school year opens on April 1, 2025. Please feel free to share this news with your friends and neighbors who have children in this age range. 

Smartwatch and Cellular Phone Policy

Per Poway Unified School District Board Policy Article 5.0, Section 5.29, Midland Elementary School adopted the following guidelines:

● Phones must remain off during school hours, 7:40 am – 1:45 pm, Phones/watches may be kept in a backpack during school hours.

● Smart watches with phone capability must remain in airplane mode or school mode until dismissal. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation.

● Approved use times are before/after school hours, before/after on-campus event/after school activity and by special permission from school staff.

● Violation of phone policy will result in confiscation of phone/watch/device by school staff.

● Phones/watches will be confiscated and may be returned to the parent/guardian.

● Repeated violations of phone policy will result in permanent loss of phone privilege on campus; parents will be notified.

● Phones must have identification of owner (name).

● School is not liable for damage caused to phones, devices or smartwatches.

Digital Citizenship

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family. 

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

Managing Screen Time

Managing screen time is an essential part of supporting children’s well-being and academic success in today’s digital world. Technology offers incredible opportunities for learning and creativity, but maintaining a healthy balance is key. Setting clear boundaries and encouraging mindful tech habits at home helps children develop the skills they need to navigate their digital lives responsibly. By working together to create a balanced approach to technology use, we can empower students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

• Elementary Resource: How Much Screentime is OK for My Kids?
• Secondary Resource: 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

March 7, 2025

Hello Midland families,

This week, Mrs. Roscoe was surprised in her class with an entourage of district personnel, including our superintendent and board members—Mrs. Roscoe has been chosen as Poway Unified District Teacher of the Year!  Congratulations Mrs. Roscoe!!! You make our Rattler family proud!

Spring Forward - Daylight Savings is this weekend. Set your clocks forward 1 hour before you go to sleep on Saturday night!

• VAPA – 3/14
• Spirit Day - Twin/Buddy Day – 3/15
• Minimum Day - Staff Development Day: Dismissal 12pm – 3/18

Restaurant Night-Don Pollo: Friday March 7, 4-8pm

Support Midland TONIGHT by stopping by Don Pollo (on Poway Rd.), or place an order online at Donpollo.net or over the phone at 858-883-2230, and 25% of sales will go to MEF! Enjoy a delicious dinner, support a local business, and help Midland at the same time!

FROZEN JR.: March 13, 6pm

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Frozen Jr. is coming March 13th at 6pm in the Midland MPR. Come and join us for a free performance and watch your fellow Rattlers perform this fantastic tale!

Please see the MEF Newsletter for more details.

DELAC (DISTRICT ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE) MEETING: March 12

Our next DELAC meeting is Wednesday, March 12th, at 6pm at the District Office.  You are cordially invited to attend this meeting with your DELAC representative. At this meeting, we will be looking at the results of our engagement survey and will engage with one another to gather input from parents along with brainstorming ways to continue to support our English Learner families. Your time is precious, and we would gladly appreciate you attending to support the hard work of your parents!

Parent Education Night -Internet Safety:  March 18, 6:00pm-7:30pm

RSVP forms are available in the front office.

Pizza and Salad will be served! 

Every time a child uses a smartphone, tablet, computer, or even logs on to a game, the door opens to a virtual world populated by cyberbullies, hackers, and predators.

The question is, what can you do to keep children in your community safe? It all starts with proactive involvement and preventative education. 

The SafetyNet:Smart Cyber Choices presentation covers the threats and prevention and is provided by the San Diego Police Foundation in collaboration with the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This program is open for all caregivers over the age of 18 in both English and Spanish. RSVP forms are available in the office or from your student's teacher. 

Please RSVP by March 7. For questions, contact [email protected] 
 

Noche de educación para padres-Seguridad en Internet: 18 de marzo, 6:00pm a 7:30pm

Los formularios de confirmación de asistencia están en la oficina principal! 

¡Se servirá pizza y ensalada!

Cada vez que un niño usa un teléfono inteligente, una tableta, una computadora o incluso inicia sesión en un juego, se abre la puerta a un mundo virtual poblado por acosadores cibernéticos, piratas informáticos y depredadores.

La pregunta es, ¿qué puede hacer para mantener seguros a los niños de su comunidad? Todo comienza con la participación proactiva y la educación preventiva. 

El programa SafetyNet: Decisiones Cibernéticas Inteligentes, cubre la amenaza y la prevención y es proporcionado por la Fundación de la Policía de San Diego en colaboración con el Grupo de Trabajo de Delitos contra Niños en Internet de San Diego. Este programa está abierto para todos los cuidadores mayores de 18 años, tanto en inglés como en español. Los formularios de confirmación de asistencia están disponibles en la oficina o con el maestro de su estudiante. 

Por favor, confirme su asistencia antes del 7 de marzo. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con [email protected]

5th Grade Parent/Student Night-Navigating the Tween Years: March 20, 5:00-7:30pm

Join us for a fun and engaging evening designed to help parents and their 5th graders navigate the exciting and sometimes challenging tween years! This special event will focus on building strong communication skills between parents and their children. Through interactive activities, parents and students will learn effective ways to connect, understand each other, and strengthen their relationships. See attachment.

The night will kick off with a pizza dinner, followed by games, prizes, and valuable discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to bond with your child and gain helpful insights!

📅 Date: March 20th
⏰ Time: 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
📍 Location: MPR

We look forward to seeing you there!

Counseling Team

Noche de Padres y Estudiantes de 5to Grado: Navegando los Años de la Pre-Adolescencia: 20 de marzo, 5:00 a 7:30pm

¡Únase a nosotros para una noche divertida e interactiva diseñada para ayudar a los padres y sus estudiantes de 5to grado a navegar los emocionantes y, a veces, desafiantes años de la pre-adolescencia! Este evento especial se enfocará en desarrollar habilidades de comunicación efectiva entre padres e hijos. A través de actividades interactivas, los padres y los estudiantes aprenderán maneras efectivas de conectarse, comprenderse y fortalecer su relación. Ver archive adjunto.

La noche comenzará con una cena de pizza, seguida de juegos, premios y conversaciones valiosas. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de compartir con su hijo y obtener información útil!

📅 Fecha: 20 de marzo
⏰ Hora: 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
📍 Ubicación: MPR

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

The Rattler Run: April 11

The Rattler Run, formerly Apex, is coming on April 11th! This parent-led event, hosted by the Midland Educational Foundation, gives students and their families the opportunity to raise funds to support our school, classrooms, and fellow classmates. Stay tuned for more updates and for more information including sponsorship opportunities, please click on the MEF Newsletter at the bottom of the email.

PUSD 2025-2026 Continuing Student Registration is open!

Online Continuing Student Registration will be open until March 31, 2025. We MUST receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2025-2026 school year. This annual digital process allows a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.

Continuing Registration Steps: 

1. Login and complete the digital registration packet via the online registration portal found here.
2. Review and complete any required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed. 

Please note: MEDICATION FORMS or ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR. 

Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username as well as reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to [email protected].  

Please email your current Principal as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Thank you for your attention to this important process, 

The PUSD Enrollment Team

¡La inscripción para estudiantes que continúan en el PUSD 2025-2026 está abierta!

La inscripción en línea para estudiantes que continúan estará abierta hasta el 31 de marzo del 2025. Debemos recibir un paquete digital completo para todos los estudiantes que regresan. Esto permitirá la colocación adecuada de su estudiante para el año escolar 2025-2026. Este proceso digital anual permitirá que una familia complete un solo paquete "familiar" en lugar de completar un paquete por estudiante. Los paquetes se pueden completar usando cualquier computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente con conexión al Internet.

Pasos para la inscripción de los alumnos que continúan:

1. Inicie la sesión y complete el paquete de registro digital en línea en el portal ParentVue: https://sis.powayusd.com/Packet
2. Revise y complete los formularios requeridos ubicados al final del proceso. Un paquete no se considera finalizado hasta que no se complete este paso.

Tenga en cuenta: LOS FORMULARIOS DE MEDICAMENTOS o FORMULARIOS ADICIONALES FIRMADOS ESPECÍFICOS DE SU ESCUELA NO SE RECOGERÁN HASTA QUE COMIENCE LA ESCUELA EN AGOSTO PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2025-2026.

¿Se le ha olvidado su nombre de usuario o contraseña? ¿Necesita ayuda técnica? Puede recuperar su nombre de usuario y restablecer su contraseña visitando https://password.powayusd.com  y oprimiendo en el botón que representa la ayuda que necesita. La ayuda técnica también está disponible enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected]. 

Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a su director actual lo antes posible si no planea regresar al PUSD para el año escolar 2025-2026.

Gracias por su pronta atención a este importante proceso, 

El equipo de inscripción del PUSD

SDCCU  Classroom Heroes Program

Spotlight a stellar teacher through the SDCCU Classroom Heroes program for the chance to win a $500 gift card and be featured on CBS News 8. Winning teachers will be entered to win the grand prize of a five-day, luxury San Diego staycation. Submit a nomination today! 

For over ten years, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) and SDCOE have recognized local “Classroom Heroes." This school year the recognitions went from quarterly to monthly, with one local San Diego County teacher being recognized as a Classroom Hero each month through May 2025. Winning teachers receive a $500 SDCCU Visa® gift card and are featured on CBS News 8.

SDCCU has just added a grand prize for the 2024-25 school year. One of this year's classroom heroes will receive a five-day luxury staycation at Kona Kai Resort in San Diego. There is still time to nominate a deserving teacher!  Educators, students, and families can do so by visiting the SDCCU nomination page. 

NEW INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR ADOPTION

Learning Support Services is pleased to announce that our Middle and High School teams have recommended new instructional materials for adoption. Our Middle Schools are recommending Amplify for English Language Arts in grades 6-8, and our High School team is recommending McGraw Hill’s Economics for economics courses. Both teams conducted thorough reviews to ensure alignment with state standards.  ELA materials were evaluated using the CA ELA/ELD Framework and CA Common Core Standards, and the Economics materials were assessed based on the CA History-Social Science Content Standards and Framework. Poway Unified School District invites you to review these materials and provide feedback.  The links below will take you to the pages where you can log in, review materials, and provide input (through March 10th).

• Middle School English Language Arts, Amplify
• High School Economics, McGraw Hill

2025-2026 TRANSFER INFORMATION

The Poway Unified transfer window opens on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.! If you live within the Poway Unified boundaries and want your child to attend a school different than your assigned school, submit your request online through the Transfers page on the PUSD website. (This includes siblings of current students.) Please make sure to still enroll your child at their assigned school of residence when new student enrollment opens on April 1, 2025. Transfer requests can only be processed once your child is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer request window will close on March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.

TK IS A FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR 2025-26

Full Day TK in Poway Unified! 

We have some exciting news regarding our district’s TK program!  Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, PUSD Transitional Kindergarten will be a full-day program.  

The range of age-eligibility will also expand - children who turn four-years-old on or before September 1, 2025, will be age-eligible for TK.  (Students who turn five-years-old on or before September 1, 2025 will be age-eligible for Kindergarten).  Enrollment for TK for 2025-26 school year opens on April 1, 2025. Please feel free to share this news with your friends and neighbors who have children in this age range. 

Smartwatch and Cellular Phone Policy

Per Poway Unified School District Board Policy Article 5.0, Section 5.29, Midland Elementary School adopted the following guidelines:

● Phones must remain off during school hours, 7:40 am – 1:45 pm, Phones/watches may be kept in a backpack during school hours.

● Smart watches with phone capability must remain in airplane mode or school mode until dismissal. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation.

● Approved use times are before/after school hours, before/after on-campus event/after school activity and by special permission from school staff.

● Violation of phone policy will result in confiscation of phone/watch/device by school staff.

● Phones/watches will be confiscated and may be returned to the parent/guardian.

● Repeated violations of phone policy will result in permanent loss of phone privilege on campus; parents will be notified.

● Phones must have identification of owner (name).

● School is not liable for damage caused to phones, devices or smartwatches.

Digital Citizenship

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family. 

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

Managing Screen Time

Managing screen time is an essential part of supporting children’s well-being and academic success in today’s digital world. Technology offers incredible opportunities for learning and creativity, but maintaining a healthy balance is key. Setting clear boundaries and encouraging mindful tech habits at home helps children develop the skills they need to navigate their digital lives responsibly. By working together to create a balanced approach to technology use, we can empower students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

• Elementary Resource: How Much Screentime is OK for My Kids?
• Secondary Resource: 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

March 14, 2025

Hello Midland families,

• Minimum Day - Dismissal 12pm – Tuesday, 3/18: Staff Development Day

Parent Education Night - Internet Safety:  March 18, 6:00pm-7:30pm

RSVP forms are available in the front office.

Pizza and Salad will be served! 

Every time a child uses a smartphone, tablet, computer, or even logs on to a game, the door opens to a virtual world populated by cyberbullies, hackers, and predators.

The SafetyNet:Smart Cyber Choices presentation covers the threats and prevention and is provided by the San Diego Police Foundation in collaboration with the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.  

Please RSVP by March 14. For questions, contact [email protected] 

Can't attend in-person? Watch the presentation via Zoom: (English) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81847871670

This program is open for all caregivers over the age of 18 in both English and Spanish. 

Noche de educación para padres - Seguridad en Internet: 18 de marzo, 6:00pm a 7:30pm

Los formularios de confirmación de asistencia están en la oficina principal! 

¡Se servirá pizza y ensalada!

Cada vez que un niño usa un teléfono inteligente, una tableta, una computadora o incluso inicia sesión en un juego, se abre la puerta a un mundo virtual poblado por acosadores cibernéticos, piratas informáticos y depredadores.

El programa SafetyNet: Decisiones Cibernéticas Inteligentes, cubre la amenaza y la prevención y es proporcionado por la Fundación de la Policía de San Diego en colaboración con el Grupo de Trabajo de Delitos contra Niños en Internet de San Diego.

Por favor, confirme su asistencia antes del 14 de marzo. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con [email protected]

¿No puedes asistir en persona? Mira la presentación vía Zoom: (Español) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86316082095?pwd=wnl35zgN4KInoygvnaR1sVmuXtMGD1.1

Este programa está abierto para todos los cuidadores mayores de 18 años, tanto en inglés como en español. 

5th Grade Parent/Student Night-Navigating the Tween Years: March 20, 5:00-7:30pm

Join us for a fun and engaging evening designed to help parents and their 5th graders navigate the exciting and sometimes challenging tween years! This special event will focus on building strong communication skills between parents and their children. Through interactive activities, parents and students will learn effective ways to connect, understand each other, and strengthen their relationships. See attachment. RSVP’s will be accepted up to Monday, 3/17/25.

The night will kick off with a pizza dinner, followed by games, prizes, and valuable discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to bond with your child and gain helpful insights!

📅 Date: March 20th
⏰ Time: 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
📍 Location: MPR

We look forward to seeing you there!

Counseling Team

Noche de Padres y Estudiantes de 5to Grado: Navegando los Años de la Pre-Adolescencia: 20 de marzo, 5:00 a 7:30pm

¡Únase a nosotros para una noche divertida e interactiva diseñada para ayudar a los padres y sus estudiantes de 5to grado a navegar los emocionantes y, a veces, desafiantes años de la pre-adolescencia! Este evento especial se enfocará en desarrollar habilidades de comunicación efectiva entre padres e hijos. A través de actividades interactivas, los padres y los estudiantes aprenderán maneras efectivas de conectarse, comprenderse y fortalecer su relación. Ver archive adjunto. Reservaciones se cerraran  el Lunes 03/17/2025.

La noche comenzará con una cena de pizza, seguida de juegos, premios y conversaciones valiosas. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de compartir con su hijo y obtener información útil!

📅 Fecha: 20 de marzo
⏰ Hora: 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
📍 Ubicación: MPR

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

The Rattler Run: April 11

The Rattler Run, formerly Apex, is coming on April 11th! This exciting event, hosted by the Midland Educational Foundation, gives students and their families the opportunity to raise funds to support our school, classrooms, and fellow classmates. We are looking for cleared volunteers to help set-up the course and support our kids during the run. Sign-up to join us HERE.

More information about The Rattler Run available in the MEF Newsletter - see link at the bottom of the email.

PUSD 2025-2026 Continuing Student Registration is open!

Online Continuing Student Registration will be open until March 31, 2025. We MUST receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2025-2026 school year. This annual digital process allows a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.

Continuing Registration Steps: 

1. Login and complete the digital registration packet via the online registration portal found here.
2. Review and complete any required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed. 

Please note: MEDICATION FORMS or ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR. 

Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username as well as reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to [email protected].  

Please email your current Principal as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Thank you for your attention to this important process, 

The PUSD Enrollment Team

¡La inscripción para estudiantes que continúan en el PUSD 2025-2026 está abierta!

La inscripción en línea para estudiantes que continúan estará abierta hasta el 31 de marzo del 2025. Debemos recibir un paquete digital completo para todos los estudiantes que regresan. Esto permitirá la colocación adecuada de su estudiante para el año escolar 2025-2026. Este proceso digital anual permitirá que una familia complete un solo paquete "familiar" en lugar de completar un paquete por estudiante. Los paquetes se pueden completar usando cualquier computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente con conexión al Internet.

Pasos para la inscripción de los alumnos que continúan:

1. Inicie la sesión y complete el paquete de registro digital en línea en el portal ParentVue: https://sis.powayusd.com/Packet
2. Revise y complete los formularios requeridos ubicados al final del proceso. Un paquete no se considera finalizado hasta que no se complete este paso.

Tenga en cuenta: LOS FORMULARIOS DE MEDICAMENTOS o FORMULARIOS ADICIONALES FIRMADOS ESPECÍFICOS DE SU ESCUELA NO SE RECOGERÁN HASTA QUE COMIENCE LA ESCUELA EN AGOSTO PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2025-2026.

¿Se le ha olvidado su nombre de usuario o contraseña? ¿Necesita ayuda técnica? Puede recuperar su nombre de usuario y restablecer su contraseña visitando https://password.powayusd.com  y oprimiendo en el botón que representa la ayuda que necesita. La ayuda técnica también está disponible enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected]. 

Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a su director actual lo antes posible si no planea regresar al PUSD para el año escolar 2025-2026.

Gracias por su pronta atención a este importante proceso, 

El equipo de inscripción del PUSD

SDCCU  Classroom Heroes Program

Spotlight a stellar teacher through the SDCCU Classroom Heroes program for the chance to win a $500 gift card and be featured on CBS News 8. Winning teachers will be entered to win the grand prize of a five-day, luxury San Diego staycation. Submit a nomination today! 

For over ten years, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) and SDCOE have recognized local “Classroom Heroes." This school year the recognitions went from quarterly to monthly, with one local San Diego County teacher being recognized as a Classroom Hero each month through May 2025. Winning teachers receive a $500 SDCCU Visa® gift card and are featured on CBS News 8.

SDCCU has just added a grand prize for the 2024-25 school year. One of this year's classroom heroes will receive a five-day luxury staycation at Kona Kai Resort in San Diego. There is still time to nominate a deserving teacher!  Educators, students, and families can do so by visiting the SDCCU nomination page. 

2025-2026 TRANSFER INFORMATION

The Poway Unified transfer window opens on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.! If you live within the Poway Unified boundaries and want your child to attend a school different than your assigned school, submit your request online through the Transfers page on the PUSD website. (This includes siblings of current students.) Please make sure to still enroll your child at their assigned school of residence when new student enrollment opens on April 1, 2025. Transfer requests can only be processed once your child is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer request window will close on March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.

TK IS A FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR 2025-26

Full Day TK in Poway Unified! 

We have some exciting news regarding our district’s TK program!  Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, PUSD Transitional Kindergarten will be a full-day program.  

The range of age-eligibility will also expand - children who turn four-years-old on or before September 1, 2025, will be age-eligible for TK.  (Students who turn five-years-old on or before September 1, 2025 will be age-eligible for Kindergarten).  Enrollment for TK for 2025-26 school year opens on April 1, 2025. Please feel free to share this news with your friends and neighbors who have children in this age range. 

Smartwatch and Cellular Phone Policy

Per Poway Unified School District Board Policy Article 5.0, Section 5.29, Midland Elementary School adopted the following guidelines:

● Phones must remain off during school hours, 7:40 am – 1:45 pm, Phones/watches may be kept in a backpack during school hours.

● Smart watches with phone capability must remain in airplane mode or school mode until dismissal. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation.

● Approved use times are before/after school hours, before/after on-campus event/after school activity and by special permission from school staff.

● Violation of phone policy will result in confiscation of phone/watch/device by school staff.

● Phones/watches will be confiscated and may be returned to the parent/guardian.

● Repeated violations of phone policy will result in permanent loss of phone privilege on campus; parents will be notified.

● Phones must have identification of owner (name).

● School is not liable for damage caused to phones, devices or smartwatches.

Digital Citizenship

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family. 

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

Managing Screen Time

Managing screen time is an essential part of supporting children’s well-being and academic success in today’s digital world. Technology offers incredible opportunities for learning and creativity, but maintaining a healthy balance is key. Setting clear boundaries and encouraging mindful tech habits at home helps children develop the skills they need to navigate their digital lives responsibly. By working together to create a balanced approach to technology use, we can empower students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

• Elementary Resource: How Much Screentime is OK for My Kids?
• Secondary Resource: 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

March 21, 2025

Happy Spring Midland families!

• Copy Paper Drive - 3/24 to 4/11
• VAPA – 3/27
• Rattler Rock Assembly – 3/28
• Spring Picture Day – 4/1
• VAPA – 4/3

COPY PAPER DRIVE – 3/24 to 4/11

We’re kicking off a Paper Drive at Midland Elementary to help support our classrooms!

How can you help?

Donate a ream of white 8 ½  x 11 copy paper (please label it with your student's name and teacher) and in return, your student will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Catered Lunch with the Principals!

When: Starting Monday, March 24th through Friday, April 11th  

Where: Drop off your donations in the front office or your student’s teacher

The more paper you donate, the more raffle tickets you can earn for your chance to win! This is a fun way to support our school while giving your child a chance to enjoy a special lunch with our amazing principals. 

Let's make this Paper Drive a success and help stock our classrooms for the rest of the year!

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Crossing Guard Position at Midland

Midland families please consider applying for the Crossing Guard Job Posting.

Click on the job link to apply:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/powayusd/jobs/4858964/crossing-guard-29505

PROGRESS Reports – Trimester 2

Parent access to Trimester 2 student progress reports via Synergy ParentVUE will be available on Thursday, March 20th at 5:00 pm.  For instructions on how to access your child’s progress report, please click here for the parent directions in English or here for the Spanish version.

Spring Picture Day – Tuesday, 4/1

Spring picture day is Tuesday, April 1^st. Dress your best and bring your smile. See attachment for more information.

Midland Yearbook Pictures

The yearbook team is looking for pictures of your kids!  If you have any pictures from field trips, activities at the school or in the classroom please upload them to Treering.   Instructions for uploading pictures to Treering. 

Midland passcode is 101537828141667. 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

READING DIFFICULTIES RISK SCREENER UPDATE

What is the CA Reading Difficulties Risk Screener?

The CA Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) is a tool that is used annually with all K-2 students to assess their early reading skills.  The RDRS is used to identify students who may be at risk of reading difficulties and need additional support in reading and literacy to ensure success in school.  The RDRS screening process will begin in the 2025-2026 school year.

Why is the RDRS important?

The screener helps identify reading difficulties in the primary grades, giving students the best chance to improve their reading skills. By identifying challenges early, teachers can offer targeted support and interventions that help all students become confident readers. Early identification and support lead to better outcomes in literacy and overall academic success.

How does the RDRS work?

The screener will be administered to students in the primary grades (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) through a series of short assessments focused on foundational reading skills. The results help teachers understand where a student may be struggling and whether further assessment or intervention is needed.

RDRS Community Input Meeting – 4/1 @ 5:00pm

Learning Support Services will be hosting a Community Input Meeting on April 1, 2025 from 5:00-5:45 pm. We invite parents and community members to join our Community Input Meeting to ensure all voices are heard in selecting new learning materials for our schools. Community feedback is essential in choosing resources that support student success, reflect our district’s values, and align with educational goals. This meeting will be held via Zoom, and can be accessed HERE. 

For more information, please click here for an infographic explaining the RDRS selection process and timeline.

PUSD 2025-2026 Continuing Student Registration is open!

Online Continuing Student Registration will be open until March 31, 2025. We MUST receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2025-2026 school year. This annual digital process allows a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.

Continuing Registration Steps: 

1. Login and complete the digital registration packet via the online registration portal found here.
2. Review and complete any required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed. 

Please note: MEDICATION FORMS or ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR. 

Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username as well as reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to [email protected].  

Please email your current Principal as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Thank you for your attention to this important process, 

The PUSD Enrollment Team

¡La inscripción para estudiantes que continúan en el PUSD 2025-2026 está abierta!

La inscripción en línea para estudiantes que continúan estará abierta hasta el 31 de marzo del 2025. Debemos recibir un paquete digital completo para todos los estudiantes que regresan. Esto permitirá la colocación adecuada de su estudiante para el año escolar 2025-2026. Este proceso digital anual permitirá que una familia complete un solo paquete "familiar" en lugar de completar un paquete por estudiante. Los paquetes se pueden completar usando cualquier computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente con conexión al Internet.

Pasos para la inscripción de los alumnos que continúan:

1. Inicie la sesión y complete el paquete de registro digital en línea en el portal ParentVue: https://sis.powayusd.com/Packet
2. Revise y complete los formularios requeridos ubicados al final del proceso. Un paquete no se considera finalizado hasta que no se complete este paso.

Tenga en cuenta: LOS FORMULARIOS DE MEDICAMENTOS o FORMULARIOS ADICIONALES FIRMADOS ESPECÍFICOS DE SU ESCUELA NO SE RECOGERÁN HASTA QUE COMIENCE LA ESCUELA EN AGOSTO PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2025-2026.

¿Se le ha olvidado su nombre de usuario o contraseña? ¿Necesita ayuda técnica? Puede recuperar su nombre de usuario y restablecer su contraseña visitando https://password.powayusd.com  y oprimiendo en el botón que representa la ayuda que necesita. La ayuda técnica también está disponible enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected]. 

Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a su director actual lo antes posible si no planea regresar al PUSD para el año escolar 2025-2026.

Gracias por su pronta atención a este importante proceso, 

El equipo de inscripción del PUSD

2025-2026 TRANSFER INFORMATION

The Poway Unified transfer window opens on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.! If you live within the Poway Unified boundaries and want your child to attend a school different than your assigned school, submit your request online through the Transfers page on the PUSD website. (This includes siblings of current students.) Please make sure to still enroll your child at their assigned school of residence when new student enrollment opens on April 1, 2025. Transfer requests can only be processed once your child is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer request window will close on March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.

TK IS A FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR 2025-26

Full Day TK in Poway Unified! 

We have some exciting news regarding our district’s TK program!  Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, PUSD Transitional Kindergarten will be a full-day program.  

The range of age-eligibility will also expand - children who turn four-years-old on or before September 1, 2025, will be age-eligible for TK.  (Students who turn five-years-old on or before September 1, 2025 will be age-eligible for Kindergarten).  Enrollment for TK for 2025-26 school year opens on April 1, 2025. Please feel free to share this news with your friends and neighbors who have children in this age range. 

Smartwatch and Cellular Phone Policy

Per Poway Unified School District Board Policy Article 5.0, Section 5.29, Midland Elementary School adopted the following guidelines:

● Phones must remain off during school hours, 7:40 am – 1:45 pm, Phones/watches may be kept in a backpack during school hours.

● Smart watches with phone capability must remain in airplane mode or school mode until dismissal. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation.

● Approved use times are before/after school hours, before/after on-campus event/after school activity and by special permission from school staff.

● Violation of phone policy will result in confiscation of phone/watch/device by school staff.

● Phones/watches will be confiscated and may be returned to the parent/guardian.

● Repeated violations of phone policy will result in permanent loss of phone privilege on campus; parents will be notified.

● Phones must have identification of owner (name).

● School is not liable for damage caused to phones, devices or smartwatches.

Digital Citizenship

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family. 

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

Managing Screen Time

Managing screen time is an essential part of supporting children’s well-being and academic success in today’s digital world. Technology offers incredible opportunities for learning and creativity, but maintaining a healthy balance is key. Setting clear boundaries and encouraging mindful tech habits at home helps children develop the skills they need to navigate their digital lives responsibly. By working together to create a balanced approach to technology use, we can empower students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

• Elementary Resource: How Much Screentime is OK for My Kids?
• Secondary Resource: 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

Hello Midland families,

• Copy Paper Drive - 3/24 to 4/11
• Spring Picture Day – 4/1
• VAPA – 4/3
• Military Child Day Wear Purple – 4/11
• Rattler Fun Run – 4/11
• Spring Break – 4/14 to 4/18

Attendance

Attendance in school is very important to Midland Elementary and in the month of March we have 171 students (28%) with perfect attendance.

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We want to remind everyone of the importance of being on time to school each day. School begins promptly at 7:45 a.m., and the first bell rings at 7:40 a.m. to give students enough time to line up and settle in for a successful day of learning. 

To ensure students are ready to engage fully, we encourage them to arrive early enough to take advantage of breakfast, which is available starting at 7:15 a.m. This gives everyone the opportunity to fuel up before class begins. Arriving on time helps set a positive tone for the day, allowing students to focus, be present, and make the most of their education. We appreciate your support in helping us create a smooth and effective start to each day!

Rattler Run Fundraiser – 3/28 to 4/11

The RATTLER RUN has officially kicked off! Your students will be coming home with a registration card: scan the code, sign them up (it's FREE!), and share with family and friends so your kids can earn cool Midland swag! Our Run is on April 11th, so we have two weeks to collect donations - let's go Rattlers!

We still need day-of volunteers for our Rattler Run. Click here to sign up and click the "MEF Newsletter" at the bottom of the email for more info on The Rattler Run.

Spring Picture Day – Tuesday, 4/1

Spring picture day is Tuesday, April 1^st. Dress your best and bring your smile. See attachment for more information.

Cleared Volunteers needed – Wednesday, 4/9

Oasis Tutoring Program will be providing students at Midland with the opportunity to pick 3 free books. We need PUSD district cleared volunteers to help the student's selection process run smoothly. Each classroom will spend 10-15 minutes making their selections.

Click on the link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/YtvcxSC

Thank you for your help!

COPY PAPER DRIVE – 3/24 to 4/11

We’re kicking off a Paper Drive at Midland Elementary to help support our classrooms!

How can you help?

Donate a ream of white 8 ½  x 11 copy paper (please label it with your student's name and teacher) and in return, your student will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Catered Lunch with the Principals!

When: Starting Monday, March 24th through Friday, April 11th  

Where: Drop off your donations in the front office or your student’s teacher

The more paper you donate, the more raffle tickets you can earn for your chance to win! This is a fun way to support our school while giving your child a chance to enjoy a special lunch with our amazing principals. 

Let's make this Paper Drive a success and help stock our classrooms for the rest of the year!

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Crossing Guard Position at Midland

Midland families please, consider applying for the Crossing Guard Job Posting.

Click on the job link to apply:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/powayusd/jobs/4858964/crossing-guard-29505

Midland Yearbook Pictures

The yearbook team is looking for pictures of your kids!  If you have any pictures from field trips, activities at the school or in the classroom please upload them to Treering.   Instructions for uploading pictures to Treering. 

Midland passcode is 101537828141667. 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

READING DIFFICULTIES RISK SCREENER UPDATE

What is the CA Reading Difficulties Risk Screener?

The CA Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) is a tool that is used annually with all K-2 students to assess their early reading skills.  The RDRS is used to identify students who may be at risk of reading difficulties and need additional support in reading and literacy to ensure success in school.  The RDRS screening process will begin in the 2025-2026 school year.

Why is the RDRS important?

The screener helps identify reading difficulties in the primary grades, giving students the best chance to improve their reading skills. By identifying challenges early, teachers can offer targeted support and interventions that help all students become confident readers. Early identification and support lead to better outcomes in literacy and overall academic success.

How does the RDRS work?

The screener will be administered to students in the primary grades (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) through a series of short assessments focused on foundational reading skills. The results help teachers understand where a student may be struggling and whether further assessment or intervention is needed.

RDRS Community Input Meeting – 4/1 @ 5:00pm

Learning Support Services will be hosting a Community Input Meeting on April 1, 2025 from 5:00-5:45 pm. We invite parents and community members to join our Community Input Meeting to ensure all voices are heard in selecting new learning materials for our schools. Community feedback is essential in choosing resources that support student success, reflect our district’s values, and align with educational goals. This meeting will be held via Zoom, and can be accessed HERE. 

For more information, please click here for an infographic explaining the RDRS selection process and timeline.

To ensure that your questions are addressed, we invite you to submit any questions or comments via this link.

PUSD 2025-2026 Continuing Student Registration is open!

Online Continuing Student Registration will be open until March 31, 2025. We MUST receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2025-2026 school year. This annual digital process allows a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.

Continuing Registration Steps: 

1. Login and complete the digital registration packet via the online registration portal found here.
2. Review and complete any required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed. 

Please note: MEDICATION FORMS or ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR. 

Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username as well as reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to [email protected].  

Please email your current Principal as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Thank you for your attention to this important process, 

The PUSD Enrollment Team

¡La inscripción para estudiantes que continúan en el PUSD 2025-2026 está abierta!

La inscripción en línea para estudiantes que continúan estará abierta hasta el 31 de marzo del 2025. Debemos recibir un paquete digital completo para todos los estudiantes que regresan. Esto permitirá la colocación adecuada de su estudiante para el año escolar 2025-2026. Este proceso digital anual permitirá que una familia complete un solo paquete "familiar" en lugar de completar un paquete por estudiante. Los paquetes se pueden completar usando cualquier computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente con conexión al Internet.

Pasos para la inscripción de los alumnos que continúan:

1. Inicie la sesión y complete el paquete de registro digital en línea en el portal ParentVue: https://sis.powayusd.com/Packet
2. Revise y complete los formularios requeridos ubicados al final del proceso. Un paquete no se considera finalizado hasta que no se complete este paso.

Tenga en cuenta: LOS FORMULARIOS DE MEDICAMENTOS o FORMULARIOS ADICIONALES FIRMADOS ESPECÍFICOS DE SU ESCUELA NO SE RECOGERÁN HASTA QUE COMIENCE LA ESCUELA EN AGOSTO PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2025-2026.

¿Se le ha olvidado su nombre de usuario o contraseña? ¿Necesita ayuda técnica? Puede recuperar su nombre de usuario y restablecer su contraseña visitando https://password.powayusd.com  y oprimiendo en el botón que representa la ayuda que necesita. La ayuda técnica también está disponible enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected]. 

Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a su director actual lo antes posible si no planea regresar al PUSD para el año escolar 2025-2026.

Gracias por su pronta atención a este importante proceso, 

El equipo de inscripción del PUSD

2025-2026 TRANSFER INFORMATION

The Poway Unified transfer window opens on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.! If you live within the Poway Unified boundaries and want your child to attend a school different than your assigned school, submit your request online through the Transfers page on the PUSD website. (This includes siblings of current students.) Please make sure to still enroll your child at their assigned school of residence when new student enrollment opens on April 1, 2025. Transfer requests can only be processed once your child is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer request window will close on March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.

TK IS A FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR 2025-26

Full Day TK in Poway Unified! 

We have some exciting news regarding our district’s TK program!  Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, PUSD Transitional Kindergarten will be a full-day program.  

The range of age-eligibility will also expand - children who turn four-years-old on or before September 1, 2025, will be age-eligible for TK.  (Students who turn five-years-old on or before September 1, 2025 will be age-eligible for Kindergarten).  Enrollment for TK for 2025-26 school year opens on April 1, 2025. Please feel free to share this news with your friends and neighbors who have children in this age range. 

Smartwatch and Cellular Phone Policy

Per Poway Unified School District Board Policy Article 5.0, Section 5.29, Midland Elementary School adopted the following guidelines:

● Phones must remain off during school hours, 7:40 am – 1:45 pm, Phones/watches may be kept in a backpack during school hours.

● Smart watches with phone capability must remain in airplane mode or school mode until dismissal. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation.

● Approved use times are before/after school hours, before/after on-campus event/after school activity and by special permission from school staff.

● Violation of phone policy will result in confiscation of phone/watch/device by school staff.

● Phones/watches will be confiscated and may be returned to the parent/guardian.

● Repeated violations of phone policy will result in permanent loss of phone privilege on campus; parents will be notified.

● Phones must have identification of owner (name).

● School is not liable for damage caused to phones, devices or smartwatches.

Digital Citizenship

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family. 

• K-5 Family Tips
• 6-12 Family Tips

Managing Screen Time

Managing screen time is an essential part of supporting children’s well-being and academic success in today’s digital world. Technology offers incredible opportunities for learning and creativity, but maintaining a healthy balance is key. Setting clear boundaries and encouraging mindful tech habits at home helps children develop the skills they need to navigate their digital lives responsibly. By working together to create a balanced approach to technology use, we can empower students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

• Elementary Resource: How Much Screentime is OK for My Kids?
• Secondary Resource: 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

Mark your calendar:

• Copy Paper Drive - 3/24 to 4/11

• Restaurant Night 4/9

• Military Child Day Wear Purple – 4/11

• Rattler Fun Run – 4/11

• Spring Break – 4/14 to 4/18

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

Hello Midland families,

Have a safe and relaxing Spring break! We will see you back on April 21st.

Mark your calendar:

• Spring Break – 4/14 to 4/18 - No School
• Military Child Rattler Rock Assembly – 4/25
• VAPA  day – 5/1

Rattler Run Update:

WE HIT OUR GOAL!!! Great job everyone! We hope all of our students had a fun time today at The Rattler Run. 

We will plan our Human Ice Cream Sundae when we get back to school! 🍦 Get ready, Mrs. Martinez!

We have had the most amazing volunteers work together with our teachers and staff to create a fun, healthy, and impactful event. Thank you to everyone who made this possible and especially the families and friends who donated to our amazing school. Make sure you thank anyone who followed along and/or donated. We truly appreciate it. 

- The Rattler Run Planning Team

Midland Yearbook Pictures

The yearbook team is looking for pictures of your kids!  If you have any pictures from field trips, activities at the school or in the classroom please upload them to Treering.   Instructions for uploading pictures to Treering. 

Midland passcode is 101537828141667. 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

The 2024-2025 Yearbook is here, and it’s only available for purchase ONLINE! Don’t miss out on capturing all the memories of this year.

ORDER DEADLINE: MAY 2

Order by April 25 and get 2 FREE custom pages to make your yearbook extra special!

Order now at www.Treering.com.

Midland Passcode:

10 15 37 82 58 14 16 67

Crossing Guard Position at Midland

Midland families please, consider applying for the Crossing Guard Job Posting.

Click on the job link to apply:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/powayusd/jobs/4858964/crossing-guard-29505

FULL-DAY TK PROGRAM FOR 2025-26

We have some exciting news regarding our district’s TK program!  Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, PUSD Transitional Kindergarten will be a full-day program.  

The range of age-eligibility will also expand - children who turn four-years-old on or before September 1, 2025, will be age-eligible for TK.  (Students who turn five-years-old on or before September 1, 2025 will be age-eligible for Kindergarten).  Enrollment for TK for 2025-26 school year opens on April 1, 2025. Please feel free to share this news with your friends and neighbors who have children in this age range. 

 Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

• Rattler Run Special Assembly – 5/16

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News

Hello Midland families,

Mark your calendar:

• Spirit Day: Hawaiian Day – 6/6
• Roarin’ 20’s Dance – 6/6
• 5th Grade Promotion – 6/11 @8:30am
• Last Day of School – 6/12 Early Dismissal 12pm

PTA Roaring 20s Family Dance Night: 6/6 at 6pm

Let’s celebrate 100 years of community, learning, and school spirit—it’s going to be the bees knees!

Bring the whole family dressed in your best 1920s attire (or centennial spirit wear etc.) for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and fun ~ each $6 admission covers your snacks, prizes & entertainment!

Spiffy volunteer spots here for all you cool cats & dolls -->

https://signup.com/go/prmyGkq

Library Books & Chromebooks

Any remaining library books are due now.

All 5th grade students will be turning in their Chromebooks and chargers on Thursday, June 5. They will be issued Chromebooks at the middle school in August. 

Any 3rd or 4th grade students who are leaving Poway Unified will need to turn in their Chromebooks/chargers by Tuesday, June 10th. 

Lost and Found

Please stop by the front office and see if anything belongs to your child.

All unclaimed items will be donated by end of day Thursday, June 12th.

Social Media Challenges Causing Facilities Damage

We’ve seen a recent uptick in unsafe behaviors influenced by social media trends, including students tampering with electrical outlets using paperclips or foil and removing sink push buttons from restrooms. These actions pose serious safety risks and result in costly damage. Please talk with your student about the dangers and consequences of these behaviors. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our campuses safe and respectful spaces for all.

Digital Citizenship

Protecting personal information is a critical part of helping children build safe and responsible digital habits. Setting strong privacy controls on apps, devices, and accounts helps safeguard your child’s data and limits unwanted access. It is also important to talk with your child about why privacy matters—helping them understand how to manage their own settings and make thoughtful choices online. By staying informed and setting up privacy protections together, we can teach students to take ownership of their digital safety and build a foundation for lifelong responsible technology use.

Elementary Resource: What Are the Best Privacy Settings for My Kid's Apps and Devices?

Fall 2025 ESS Interest Application

The Fall 2025 ESS Interest Application is open. It will remain open through Friday, June 6. All interested families may apply at any time during this initial application window. There is no advantage or disadvantage to applying earlier or later within this period, as all applications will be processed simultaneously.

Parents are encouraged to wait patiently until their child's enrollment has been completed by the school site and they have received access to their ParentVUE account before attempting to use the ESS Application Management System.

Families who apply during the initial application window will be notified on June 13 whether their student has been offered a placement in the ESS program for the 2025–26 school year or if their student has been placed on the waitlist.

If you have any questions about ESS enrollment, please email [email protected].

Midland Parent Groups

Click on the following links to get updated information from our parent groups: 

• Parent Teacher Association (plans school events): PTA News
• Midland Educational Foundation (fundraises for school initiatives): MEF News