

The Terrapin Times #29
A Leader in Me School - March 14, 2025
Dear Families,
We hope everyone can join us for our rescheduled Lunch with a Loved One this Monday and upcoming Book Fair and multicultural night coming up at the end of March! We love having you on campus with us, so please try to make it.
Important Upcoming Dates:
π Monday, March 17 β Rescheduled Lunch with a Loved One! (see lunch/play times below)
π Wednesday, March 19 β Kona Ice After School (rescheduled)
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Friday, March 21 β Spirit Day: Career Day! Dress as your favorite career or anything ending in -er or -or (think hiker, helper, actor, lawyer!)
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March 24-28 β Book Fair π
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March 25 β Multicultural Family Event π
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April 4 β Friday Flag & Awards Ceremony
Have a beautiful weekend, beautiful families,
Lisa Maguire
π§ lmaguire@powayusd.com
We Want Your Input!
Lunch with a Loved One - Rescheduled (due to rain) for Monday, March 17th
Foundation Updates
Teacher Appreciation Week - Help Needed!
We need help creating and hanging door decorations for the following TBK teachers and staff! If you can help, please email Archana Balasubramanian (archana.balasub@gmail.com) directly!
- Megan Knee (SSC TK/K)
- Adriana Escobar-Amezola (SSC 1/2/3)
- Laura Bruvold (RSP)
- Alexandra Leopold (RSP)
- Kelsey McKinney and Sarah Le (OT)
- Robbyn Luecke (Speech)
- Raylene Flores (Speech)
- Sandra Fivaz (Art)
- Amanda Smith and Diedra Dunn-Tu (Psych)
- Jeanna Carroll (ELL)
- Sharon Delozier (Health Tech)
- Sandra Fivaz and Maria Leah Pennacchio (Office)
- Kim Otero (AP)
- Diane Zachilli and Jessellyn Concepcion (Cafeteria)
Book Fair: March 24th - March 27th:
The annual Book Fair will be from Monday, March 24th through Thursday, March 27th. The book fair helps us raise funds for the school library and supports events like the Finding Gobi Author Visit. We are in need of volunteers to help with the following shifts:
- March 24th - March 27th: Classes that have 2 or less volunteers signed up
- March 24th - March 27th : after school daily
- March 25th Only: 4:30 pm - 7 pm (Family Night Event)
- March 27th: Breakdown Book Fair -- 2:15 to 3:15 pm.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4BACA82FA5FE3-48608956-book#/
Earth Day Family Night - Friday, April 4th (5- 6:15 pm)
A Tiny World of Wonders! Spend the Evening Creating a Terrarium with Artbeat San Diego!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4BACA82FA5FE3-55532295-earth
- April 4, 2025 5:00-6:15 pm @TBK MPR
- This event is FREE but registration is required
- Sign Up is Limited to the first 35 Turtleback Students.
- Grades KG - 5th Only
- Non TKB students and TK students cannot participate even if there are empty spots on the day of the event.
- Students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
- If the sign up is closed, email Archana Balasubramanian (archana.balasub@gmail.com) to be placed on a waitlist for the event.
A World Of Stories -Tuesday, March 25th (5-7 pm)
Embark on a journey through the MPR and immerse yourself in captivating stories from across the globe! Please feel free to come dressed in attire that represents your culture, ethnicity, or heritage!
Tuesday, March 25th from 5-7 pm
Location: Turtleback Elementary MPR
5-5:15 pm: Current TBK students, stop by the TBK Passport Agency to pick up your passport!
5:15- 6:30 pm: Travel to different countries, enjoy stories from around the world and collect stamps in your passport!
6:30 - 6:50 pm: Experience the powerful rhythm of Taiko drummers from Japan!
6:50-7:00 pm: Show your stamped passport and receive a souvenir!
No sign up or Registration Needed for this free event!
Students should be Accompanied by an Adult Family Member.
We need as many volunteers as possible to help us fill the slots and make the event a success. Thank you for your time in advance!
TK IS A FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR 2025-26
Full Day TK in Poway Unified!
We have some exciting news regarding our districtβs 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.
Nondiscrimination Philosophy and Policy Statement
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact: Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, James Jimenez, Associate Superintendent of Personnel support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, 1-858-521-2800, extension 2121, jjimenez@powayusd.com. For students, you may contact Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator Jamie Dayhoff, Director of Attendance and Discipline, Poway Unified School District, 1-858-521-2840, jdayhoff@powayusd.com.
About Us
Turtleback Mission: We empower each other to create, communicate, collaborate, and think critically in a community where character counts.
Email: lmaguire@powayusd.com
Website: https://turtleback.powayusd.com/
Location: 15855 Turtleback Road, San Diego, CA 92127
Phone: 858-673-5514