Tierrasanta Elementary Anuncios!

Dear Tierrasanta Elementary Families,

Welcome to week 18 and the LAST week of the semester! We are officially at the half-way point of the school year. This Friday, Dec. 20th will be the last day of school before our winter break. School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 7th. We wish you all a restful vacation, joyful holiday season and happy new year!

Cafeteria remodel coming soon! Our school kitchen is getting a makeover and will be closed when we return from break through February. Food services will still continue for all students but please know that there will be an alternate menu (see above) and may be slower lines initially due to make-shift serving arrangements in the auditorium. Hot food will be delivered from the local high school kitchen each day and we will do our best to make efficient modifications to the serving line in order to move our students through as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding!

Families of 3rd-5th grade students: The district has developed a new student survey that will be administered in January. For more information and/or to opt-your child out of this survey please see a copy of the Parent Consent Letter here. Parents will have until December 20, 2024, to submit the opt-out form.

NOW HIRING!

We REALLY need your help! Lunch supervision personnel are needed at Tierrasanta Elementary ASAP! Are you available between the hours of 11:10 and 12:10 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)? If so, TES needs you! Help our school and make a little money at the same time. The job entails supervising children during their lunch period (both on the playground and at the lunch tables). If interested, or you know someone who is, please contact Ms. Alyson at agore@sandi.net or call 619-605-2500. Thank you and please spread the word!

Important Dates

Dec. 16-20- Spirit Week!

Dec. 20- Friday MINIMUM day 12:00 Dismissal

Dec. 23- Jan. 6- Winter Break (Students return on Tuesday, Jan. 7)

Jan. 9- Pizza with the Principal

Jan. 13- SSC meeting @ 2:15 (topic: budget)

Jan. 17- PTO Day of Service

Jan. 20- NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Holiday

District Calendar: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cdnsm5-ss18.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_27732394/File/Academics/Academic%20Calendars/Traditional/Final%20Revised%2012.14.22%20%202024-25%20Instructional%20Calendar.pdf

School Events Calendar (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): https://docs.google.com/document/d/10tjcH9_suEK2NIGD8LnvYilz2L3qSpzBKq3S7lI-n0w/edit?usp=sharing

Don't forget... every Friday is school spirit day! We encourage all staff and students to wear school spirit wear on Fridays. This year spirit gear will be sold online. Look for info coming home soon about how to purchase.

At TES we are dedicated to serving our community and educating students in a stimulating and child centered environment and look forward to meeting &/or reuniting with you and your child(ren) in person. Below are more resources and information you may find helpful. Welcome to the 2024-25 school year at Tierrasanta Elementary!

In Partnership,

Sally Viavada

Principal, Tierrasanta Elementary

Stay connected to other TES families on our private PTO Facebook page. Join here if you are not a member already and please remember to keep it positive! https://www.facebook.com/groups/600110760171486/

TES Parent "Hot Sheet" where you can find more information about our school can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmrsiw5oE0bw0BrUBEReE75OW9LCHxe-QBbXb9-BVSY/edit

https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/counselors-corner-ms-elvie/counselors-corner-tes-20242025.

Every parent or guardian of a TES student is automatically a member of the PTO!

Bodies & Minds of Different Kinds Committee meeting on December 18

Join the Bodies & Minds of Different Kinds Committee for their next meeting on Wednesday, December 18! Meetings will typically be held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM, and will be hybrid - in person in Makerspace or on Zoom.

Meeting ID: 241 285 0226

Password: roadrunner

The Bodies & Minds of Different Kinds Committee is a parent-driven initiative to celebrate and advocate for neurodiversity, disability, and creating a network of support at TES. The committee would like to invite everyone who would like to be a part of the group to fill out this feedback form so they can take all perspectives into consideration: https://forms.gle/HHRiDY7QF87vTkFd6

The committee is planning to host parent-focused meetings, as well as family-focused social meetups. Please email megrct@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Due to a PTO scheduling conflict, the January meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 22.

January Executive Board meeting rescheduled

The January PTO Executive Board meeting has been rescheduled from January 8 to January 15 - all are welcome!

Every parent or guardian of a TES student is automatically a member of the PTO! Please join us for our fifth meeting of the school year on Wednesday, January 15, at 6:00 PM. Get updates from the Principal, the PTO Executive Board, and committee leads. Find out all the ways you can be involved this year - we need your help! We will meet in person in Makerspace, or you can join us on Zoom!

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2412850226?pwd=aVVPTGxWc2dWZTl5SzhQTXBVUWZ0Zz09

Meeting ID: 241 285 0226

Password: roadrunner

Upcoming dates

December 18 - Bodies & Minds of Different Kinds meeting, 6:00 PM

December 20 - minimum day - 12:00 PM dismissal

December 23 - January 6 - Winter Break

January 7 - back to school from Winter Break

January 15 - PTO Executive Board meeting, 6:00 PM

January 17 - Day of Service

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no school

January 22 - Bodies & Minds of Different Kinds meeting, 6:00 PM

January 24 - 100th day of school

Parent Portal Account (enables you to view your child's attendance, report cards etc.)

• Instructions to Create a Parent Portal Account: English or Español
• Parent/Student Portal information and support website

Video for Parents

• Video Tutorial in English and Español for parents

Parent/Student Portal Resource website

• This website is a resource for parents and students who use the portal: https://www.sandi.net/itd/powerschoolportal

Link to San Diego Unified's PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal: https://powerschool.sandi.net

Did you know? Student Accident Insurance is available through the district at a very low cost! See here for more info:

2024-2025 K12 Information for Parents.pdf

District Calendar: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cdnsm5-ss18.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_27732394/File/Academics/Academic%20Calendars/Traditional/Final%20Revised%2012.14.22%20%202024-25%20Instructional%20Calendar.pdf

School Events Calendar (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): https://docs.google.com/document/d/10tjcH9_suEK2NIGD8LnvYilz2L3qSpzBKq3S7lI-n0w/edit?usp=sharing

School Supplies:

You are not required to purchase any supplies for school. Many parents ask however, if there is anything they can purchase for their child in class or for the classroom. Our teachers have compiled grade level lists of the items they recommend your child bring to school. You can find the lists here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oexoO8yFaev2_VR_p7BkLyCx2RXjIclx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113602026430230137633&rtpof=true&sd=true

School Lunch is free for all students. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunches from home if preferred. Please know that substitutions (although rare) can occur and that occasionally the cafeteria will run out of certain items/entrees. If your child is picky we recommend you always send a snack or have your child bring their own lunch.

Lunch Menus can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JOM20y_blJp0_B7n6dCw3OgHZvUrnWF4/view

Student Computers

• All incoming 3rd-5th grade students should have their devices at home with them over the summer (even exiting 5th graders) as devices now follow the student (to whatever district school they attend).

• Incoming K-2nd grade students will receive their computers once school starts (this process may take several weeks so please be patient)

• The Instructional Technology Department created the following resources for parents (links below)

• Please view this information on laptop care and digital citizenship with your children

• If your child is NOT returning to a school in our district please return their computers and chargers to the front office.

English | Spanish | Swahili | Arabic | Tagalog | Vietnamese

Stay connected to other TES families on our private PTO Facebook page. Join here if you are not a member already and please remember to keep it positive! https://www.facebook.com/groups/600110760171486/

TES Parent "Hot Sheet" where you can find more information about our school can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmrsiw5oE0bw0BrUBEReE75OW9LCHxe-QBbXb9-BVSY/edit

School/Parent Compact can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgQnNJ_7fZbNYs0VC5lb7NCvZbc1usIr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113602026430230137633&rtpof=true&sd=true

Parent Engagement Policy can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1noXBq0jEwnY7P2ocBjIWoFVdu-iWNcRF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113602026430230137633&rtpof=true&sd=true

Uniform Complaint Procedure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Jy50QIPDE-p1Lai7qVEu_XVEQcQeIqU/view?usp=drive_link

Email: sviavada@sandi.net
Website: sandiegounified.org/tierrasanta
Phone: (619) 605-2500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/600110760171486/