Coyote Connection

Dear Twin Oaks Elementary Families,

Happy Friday! We hope you've had a wonderful week. Here are some important updates and highlights from our school:

1. Early Literacy Training: This week, most of our K-3rd grade teachers participated in a valuable early literacy training. They focused on all the essential components that contribute to nurturing strong readers. We are excited to bring these new insights and strategies into our classrooms to support your child's literacy development.

2. Staying Safe in the Warmer Weather: With the warmer weather upon us, we continue to remind all students to take care of themselves while at school. Please encourage your child to rest if they feel too hot, monitor their activity levels while playing outside, and make sure they stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

3. Successful Student Store: We're thrilled to announce that our first Student Store event was a great success! We saw many smiling faces as students enjoyed the store. We know they'll be looking forward to the next one, so stay tuned for details on upcoming Student Store dates.

4. Family Friday Rescheduled: Please note that our Family Friday, originally scheduled for October 13th, has been moved to Friday, October 20th, due to parent-teacher conferences. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility regarding this change.

5. Caregiver-Teacher Conferences: Caregiver-teacher conferences are just around the corner. We want to extend our gratitude to those who have already scheduled their conferences. If you haven't done so yet, please reach out to your child's teacher to set up a conference. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to discuss your Coyote's progress and goals.

6. Upcoming Schedule Reminder: A quick reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, and starting Tuesday through Friday, dismissal times will be at 1:00 PM for TK and 1:25 PM for K-5th grade students.

We want to thank you for your continued support, involvement, and dedication to your Coyote's education. Your partnership with us at Twin Oaks Elementary is truly appreciated.

We hope you and your family have a fantastic weekend. Enjoy the time together, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming conferences and events.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Barragan-Su

We will be holding our first Principal's Coffee on Friday, October 20th right after our Family Friday in the MPR. We hope to see you there. It will be a "town hall" style with questions coming from our families. If you would like to submit a question prior, please ask it here.

Mrs. Gayden is RETIRING! We need your help to celebrate her. Calling ALL current & former Coyotes!

Can you please upload a photo for an album we are creating for her? Photos wanted:

1. Photos with Mrs. Gayden

2. Photos of your current/former Coyote holding up a Happy Retirement, Congratulations or We Will Miss You sign.

3. Other cute photo of your current/former Coyote

Link to upload: HERE

Deadline is TODAY, Friday 10/6!

Mark your calendar! Save the Date! Boo Bash is back! Friday, October 27th! Please sign up to volunteer for a short shift HERE. We need your help to make our events happen for our Coyotes.

It is National Yearbook Week, buy your 23-24 Yearbook HERE today for the lowest price of the year!

Our cafeteria STOPS serving breakfast at 8:40 AM in order for students to arrive to class on time and NOT lose any instructional time. Please have students arrive on time in order to have breakfast. Thank you!

If you shop at Ralphs, please sign up for Ralphs Rewards HERE to support Twin Oaks! Ralphs will donate a portion of your receipts to Twin Oaks!

Parking Reminder: RISE Church parking is only used for arrival and dismissal. Parking is only available in front of the cones. Please follow these requests to keep a friendly relationship with our neighbors. Thank you.

KOC will be CLOSED at all sites for all shifts of care on Friday, October 20th, for all-staff Professional Development. Although this is a school day, parents are responsible for making other arrangements for childcare on that day.

PTO is collecting photos for the Yearbook. Please share for a chance to be featured.

Raise Craze: Upload HERE

Back to School Bash: Upload HERE

Family Friday: Upload HERE

Before you grocery shop again, sign up for Box Top Rewards HERE! Upload your receipt and send money to TOES!

Need an affordable computer? Computers2Kids hosts an upcoming event

The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, October 7th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at San Marcos Elementary School, 1 Tiger Way, San Marcos CA 92069 (Drive Thru Event).

Click this link for details.

The pick-up line for K-5th grade students starts at the sign before the K gate. ONLY cars who are picking up TK students can bypass the line to pick-up their TK student. If a car bypasses the car line and DOES NOT pick up a TK student. They will be asked to go around and get in the car line.

Thank you to those who were able to attend our first Family Friday today. Please save the dates above for the Family Fridays this year. We will be sending out RSVPs for each one. Thank you.

There are multiple opportunities for employment here at Twin Oaks. We are currently interviewing to hire

Special Education Instructional Assistants 3.75 hours a day and 6 hours a day

General Education Instructional Assistant- Kindergarten 3.75 hours a day

General Education Instructional Assistant- Intervention 3

Application information in English HERE

Application information in Spanish HERE

ParentSquare is the new way you will receive mass notifications, emergency alerts, communicate with your school and more! Download the ParentSquare app today so you don’t miss important updates and communication.

If you haven’t downloaded the app yet:

Click here for English

Click here for Spanish

The Affordable Connectivity Program helps to connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

You can learn more about the benefit by clicking here, or to enroll please visit https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/ or by calling 877-384-2575.

For the English flyer click here

For the Spanish flyer click here

Did you know? Five elementary schools in SMUSD have expanded school bus service thanks to new State funding.

Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary, La Mirada Academy, Paloma Elementary School, San Marcos Elementary & Twin Oaks Elementary students all have the opportunity to ride the bus to school!

To submit an application for your student for free or low cost bus service to and from school, please click here for details!

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