Tierrasanta Elementary Anuncios!
Nov. 18, 2024
New on Mondays! Replacing the turkey wrap.
Practicing Gratitude in Mrs. Erickson's & Smith's class!
Investigating fossils in science last week!
News From the Principal
Dear Tierrasanta Elementary Families,
Welcome to week 15 of the school year. Don't forget... we have MINIMUM DAYS all week for parent/teacher conferences this week! We look forward to seeing you on campus. Feel free to stop by the bookfair in the Makerspace if you are here after school. It will be open daily until 1:30!
Our district is currently in the process of adopting a new math curriculum for Elementary Schools. Math Curriculum Open House for the community to review math curriculum will be 11/21 at 5pm-7pm. More information can be found on this FLYER. Community members can register here.
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to fill out online. SDUSD receives approximately $10 million annually from the completion of these forms. If you have not done so already, please log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account and complete the survey. It only takes one minute!
- Login at
- Select Forms from the left-hand navigation menu, then select 2024-25 Impact Aid Survey.
- Follow the prompts and submit the form. Please be sure a confirmation appears before logging off.
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:
Nov. 18-22- Parent/Teacher Conferences- 12:00 dismissal ALL WEEK
Nov. 18-22 Book Fair!
Nov. 25-29- Fall break- NO SCHOOL ALL WEEK
Dec. 6- Winter Wonderland Event
Dec. 10- Student Recognition Assembly (UTK-2nd)
Dec. 12- Student Recognition Assembly (3rd-5th)
Dec. 13- World of Jazz Performance (for 3rd-5th graders)
Dec. 20- Friday MINIMUM day 12:00 Dismissal
Dec. 23- Jan. 6- Winter Break (Students return on Tuesday, Jan. 7)
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
Counselor's Corner
News From the PTO!
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The Scholastic Book Fair is here this week and we need more help!
This is always a super fun event - please come help our students pick new books, add up prices, and go home with something exciting! The book fair will be open during the school day for teachers to bring their classes, as well as 1.5 hours after school for students and families to shop at their leisure (it is noon dismissal all week).
Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.konstella.com/app/school/57ba2ca5e4b0e226e419cbc7/signups/672bf2da079c5f7ceccad59a
*Remember you need to be cleared as a volunteer by the front office prior to volunteering on campus! Find forms here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XhAzp_g7_5ptnsB-OvoLA9XPwj0ig3xcodEFKdqNip8/edit?usp=sharing
Check with your teacher to see when your student is visiting the book fair with their class.
Bodies and Minds Updates
Our next meeting will be December 18. Meet up with us for an informal coffee meeting on Friday, November 22 after drop-off at Industrial Grind! If you'd like to join the group of families on this committee, you're invited to the Bodies & Minds of Different Kinds Facebook group, where we'll share updates and resources. Please contact us if you would like to join and we can add you.
RESOURCES
Parent Portal
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
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
Tierrasanta Elementary
Email: sviavada@sandi.net
Website: sandiegounified.org/tierrasanta
Phone: (619) 605-2500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/600110760171486/