Extended Student Services (ESS) » Sunset Hills ESS

Sunset Hills ESS

Supervisor: Michelle McErlean, [email protected]
Lead Assistant: Courtney Harris, [email protected] 
Address: 9291 Oviedo St., San Diego, CA 92129
Phone: (858) 484-2982
 
Payment Mailing Address
PUSD-ESS
P.O. Box 500527
San Diego, CA 92150-0527
 
ESS Finance Department:
Contact the ESS Finance Team at [email protected]

 

Billing and Payment Questions:

Tracy Richardson, (858) 521-2800 ext. 2228
Alisa Mendenhall, (858) 521-2800 ext. 2232
Meghann Stralo, (858) 521-2800 ext. 2221

ESS Enrollment Information:

 

Thank you so much for your interest in Sunset Hills ESS program!

Effective for the 204-2025 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. Please find the link to the information and registrationhere.

 

Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment in ESS. It is anticipated that the demand for ESS services may exceed the program capacity at most schools. Applicants are accepted into the program based on the rating system outlined on ESS webpage, up to the capacity for each school's program. Should a site be determined near capacity for ESS enrollment, a lottery process may be necessary to determine new student placement in the program.

 

If you have any questions or need additional information regarding ESS enrollment, please email [email protected]

 

Families that need alternate resources can visit: https://childcaresandiego.com/

 


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 and reading and language arts reinforcement. 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. We have optional enrollment for district recesses and summer.

Important Dates:
 
Nov. 18th:
Open 8:00am -5:00pm
(sign up required)
 
Nov. 19th, 20th, 22nd:
Minimum Days
(Open 1:00pm -6:00pm)
 
Nov. 25th - 29th: 
ESS Closed
(Thanksgiving Break)
 
Dec. 23rd - Jan. 3, 2025
ESS Closed
(Winter Break)
 
Jan. 20th:
ESS Closed
(Dr. MLK Jr Day)
 
Jan 27th:
ESS Closed
(Professional Growth Day)
 
Feb. 17th & 21st:
ESS Closed
(President's Break)
 
Feb. 18th - 20th:
President's Break
ESS Open (8:00am - 5:00pm)
sign up required
 
April 14th - 17th:
Spring Break Camp
ESS Open (8:00am - 5:00pm)
sign up required
 
April 18th:
ESS Closed
(Spring Break)
 
May 26th:
ESS Closed
(Memorial Day)
 
June 12th:
Last Day of School!