Los Penasquitos ESS

CONTACT INFORMATION

ESS Supervisor: Michelle McLoughlin, [email protected]
ESS LEAD Assistant: Marina Morozova, [email protected]
Phone: (858) 672-1738
FAX: (858) 672-3669
Mailing Address: 14125 Cuca Street, San Diego, CA 92129
Payment Mailing Address: PUSD-ESS P.O. Box 500527, San Diego, CA 92150-0527

Important Dates

December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025: ESS and school closed for Winter Break

Monday, January 20, 2025: ESS and school closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Monday, January 27, 2025: ESS and school closed for Professional Growth Day.

Monday, February 17—Friday, February 21: School closed for district recess.

2024-2025 Los Penasquitos Families Interested in ESS

New Student Enrollment for Grades TK-5 for the 2024-2025 school year does not automatically enroll students in the Extended Student Services (ESS) before and/or after school program. A separate application process for ESS is required for all new students.

Effective for the 2024-2025 school year, new applications to the ESS program will be centrally managed by the District Office, Before/After School Department through a single application and interest list. Information on how to apply for ESS for the upcoming school year, will be available on the ESS webpage starting on January 19, 2024.

Submitting an application for ESS does not guarantee participation in the program. It is anticipated that the demand for the ESS program will exceed the program capacity at most schools. Should a site be determined near capacity for ESS enrollment, a lottery process may be necessary to determine new student placement in the program.

Students in Grades TK-4 currently on an ESS waitlist for the program must apply as a new student to the program for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you have already submitted on the interest list form, enrollment documents will be emailed out when a spot has been secured for your child.

In the meantime, we wish your family all the best as you seek alternative before/after school care and enrichment programs for your child(ren). If you have not already done so, we recommend exploring the YMCA's Childcare Resource Service webpage to refer to other childcare options available in the community.

VOLUNTARY USE PROGRAM

All PUSD elementary schools have an Extended Student Services program on campus. Our organization works diligently to accommodate and serve working families in need of before and after school care. A student’s enrollment at an elementary school does not guarantee them E.S.S. enrollment. As a growing organization, each E.S.S. site may experience limitations that factor into the enrollment capacity and may prohibit the acceptance of additional students at any given time.

ESS Overview

Mission Statement - "E.S.S. is a bridge between school and home where children are encouraged to learn, create, and explore within their school, community, and world."

Program Overview - This extended-day program expands the excellence of each child's school experience into before and after school. E.S.S. is staffed by highly qualified professionals and trained program assistants. The staff provides for the academic and social needs of children in safe and nurturing environments. There is time, space, encouragement, and support for learning good study habits.

Voluntary Use Program - ESS is a voluntary use program. All PUSD elementary schools have an Extended Student Services program on their campus. Our organization works diligently to accommodate and serve working families in need of before and after school care. A student's enrollment at an elementary school does not guarantee them ESS enrollment. As a growing organization, each ESS site may experience limitations that factor into the enrollment capacity and may prohibit the acceptance of additional students at any given time.

Program History - The E.S.S. program began in 1980 and is now offered in every elementary school in the Poway Unified School District. All children who attend elementary school in the District are eligible to enroll.

Program Activities - Our program is geared toward expanding each child's world through arts & crafts projects, science activities, reading and language arts reinforcement, and math concept development. Our program reinforces the social, motor, and academic skills children learn in the classroom.

Hours - E.S.S. is open daily, Monday - Friday, from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Enrich

E.S.S. Embraces ENRICH, an acronym to include the following areas of enrichment, to use as a Guide for Staff Planning:

Exercise mind & body
Nurturing
Reading & Relationships
Investigating Interests
Character Counts!, Creative Thinking, & the Arts
Having Fun!

We believe that the children's extended day will be enriched by providing a balanced activity calendar that will support their growth and development. We want to encourage the children to explore their interests, motivate them to achieve their personal best, and relax and have fun with friends.

DISTRICT ESS OFFICE

15250 Avenue of Science,
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 521-2800
Fax: (858) 485-1937 |
DISTRICT ESS