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Poway, CA 92064
858.748.8540
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News Archive
~November 2009~
STARs Event
Don't miss the 6th Annual S.T.A.R. Dinner and Auction on Saturday, November 7th beginning at 5:30pm. This year's event will be held in the prestigious Aragon Ballroom at the Rancho Bernardo Inn.
Bid on unique experiences, entertainment and art items and outings with Tierra Bonita teachers, to benefit arts and science programs for the coming year. Purchase your tickets now
and enjoy an evening of music and dancing with the TBES community.
~October 2009~
Red Ribbon Week
MONDAY – KICK OFF “MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES” THEME
Designated 5th Graders will deliver red ribbons to all the classrooms and read script about the school’s focus on “Making Healthy Choices” theme.
Committee will hand out tickets to students who are wearing the red ribbon at lunchtime. Students should write their name and classroom number on the back of each ticket. There will be a drawing on Thursday and winner will be announced during Friday Flag.
Mr. E. will announce school writing project “What does making a Healthy Choice mean to you?”. RR committee will pick 2 winners from all entries per grade. All entries due Thursday morning. Winners will be announced during Friday Flag and invited to come up and ready their paper to the school.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY – MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES
A barrel of red apples and yogurt will be available to students during lunchtime. Any student who either takes from the barrel or has made a healthy choice in their lunch box, will receive a red ticket.
Committee will continue passing out tickets to students who wear the red ribbon.
THURSDAY - WEAR RED DAY
Students are encouraged to wear something red along with their ribbon.
Committee will continue to pass out tickets during lunchtime. Students wearing red will get 1 ticket and students wearing red and their red ribbon will 2 tickets.
FRIDAY – WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED DURING FRIDAY FLAG!
Writing contest winners are announced. Entries are read by winners.
Ticket drawing winners are announced. Prizes given.
Boogie Bash
Fall is in the air and it’s time to put on your costumes and join in the fun at Tierra Bonita’s Annual Boogie Bash.
The evening is sure to provide lots of entertainment for our ghosts and goblins of all ages.
There will be carnival games, a cake walk, obstacle course and plenty of fun food.
Tickets will be used for all games and food booths. There will be a ticket booth at the event, but you can save money by pre-ordering your tickets now.
We will also be serving BBQ and hot dog meals, and you can guarantee your dinner by pre-ordering.
Please see the flyer for a list of prices so you can get an idea of how many tickets or wristbands
you would like to order.
Parent Ed Night
Join us on Thursday, October 15th, from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the MPR for Parent Education Night with Susie Koske, who will discussing
How to Help Your Child with Homework. Childcare is available for K-5th graders for $5 per family, with advance sign-up.
Please RSVP online or on the paper form that came home by Tuesday.
Reflections Due
All Reflections entries are due by October 16th. Don't forget to submit a competed entry form with your artwork. Check out our Reflections page for more information on PTA's annual Reflections program.
After School Enrichment
After School Enrichment (UPDATE):
There was an error on the form for the JTB after school enrichment activities showing two different prices. JTB wants to honor the lower price. Here is the updated form. I have been working with JTB Performing Arts to design a menu of enrichment activities that we feel both meet the social and academic needs of our kids. Please send me your feedback following the sessions.
Eat Lunch with Your Kindergartener
All kindergarten parents are invited to join their student for lunch on Friday, October 9th. Join your child in the lunch area at 11:30 pm. Parents may buy lunch at school or bring in a lunch from your favorite restaurant!
Please remember to sign in and wear your visitors badge while on campus!
School Fundraiser
Our Sally Foster and Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser began September 25th.
You can get great products and the school earns up to 50% of the sales for various PTA programs.
The fundraiser runs until October 9th, please return your order form and payment by Friday. Out of town
friends and family can also support TBES by ordering online at sallyfoster.com.
Our account number is 226561.
~September 2009~
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for those interested in assisting in the LRC in both the computer lab and library.
You do not need any special computer training for this position. Sign up for a vacant
time slot online, either during the time your child’s class is in the LRC or during any other time slot that works for you!
Our teachers have so appreciated all of the help parents have provided in the volunteer office already this year!
The valuable work done by volunteers here allows our teachers to continue to serve our kids rather than being
bogged down by clerical duties. If you are able to take a slot in the permanent volunteer office schedule,
please sign up online!
Lastly, you all know how smoothly morning drop-off runs when we have many smiling volunteers opening doors and assisting children out of the car in a safe and speedy manner.
If you have time available to volunteer as a C.D.O. (Car Door Opener), please click the link to sign up.
Your kids are welcomed to help you out as Jr. C.D.O.’s! Remember, pull all the way forward.
**For questions on any of these volunteer opportunities, contact Rachel Allums at 513-2585 or rachelallums@yahoo.com.
GoodSearch for TBES
Raise money for Tierra Bonita just by searching the web! We're registered at GoodSearch, which will give us a penny each time
one of our supporters performs a web search at GoodSearch. Just click on the logo above to go to GoodSearch and automatically choose Tierra Bonita as your favorite charity.
You can also add GoodSearch to your browser's toolbar or use the new GoodSearch toolbar so you can search and raise money for TBES without opening GoodSearch.com.
Just make sure you've visited GoodSearch.com at least once to set Tierra Bonita as your charity of choice. Search results are powered by Yahoo!
You can also GoodShop for Tierra Bonita and earn a percentage on purchases from amazon and other e-tailers.
Complete your Picture Order Online
Order your pictures online before Thursday. Visit www.lifetouch.com and enter our Picture Day ID: CK619484Y0.
Order online to choose from more backgrounds and select multiple poses per package - which you can't do on the paper order form. Pay online with a credit card, print
out your order receipt and send it to school with your student.
After School Chorus
The winter session of the TBES Chorus begins Tuesday, September 29th. Chorus practice is held every Tuesday
and Thursday after school through December 8th, with concerts during school on December 9th and an evening concert
on December 10th at 6:30pm. Complete and return the Chorus sign up form. Chorus is a PTA sponsored activity.
CAFETERIA TIDBITS
Parents may view their students cafeteria account information or make prepayments by logging onto www.mylunchmoney.com
All families who think they may qualify for free/reduced price meals must complete a 2009-2010 application prior to September 30th.
Nutrition Information, School menus and meal applications are available online at www.powayusd.com/nutrition
Outdoor Adventure
Come join the TBES PAWs for their inaugural Outdoor Adventure with fun games, BBQ, hiking and an outdoor movie. The fun begins at 4:30pm on Friday, September 25th. Check out the RSVP form for more information. Return your reservation and payment by September 18th.
Don't forget your chairs or blanket for the outdoor movie.
Grandparent Pickup Day
Grandparent Pickup Day is Friday, September 11th. In honor of National Grandparents Day, our students would like to show their appreciation of all that Grandparents do in their lives. If one or more of your child's Grandparents live in the area, please invite them to pick up your child on September 11th to receive a flower from their favorite Grandchild. A table with flowers will be set up in front of the flagpole for First through Fifth Graders and a table for Kindergarteners will be set up near the gate where they exit. Please ask your child's Grandparents to meet their Grandchildren in front of the designated spots to receive their flowers. This is a PTA sponsored program.
fitkids After School Classes
fitkids is offering Flag Football and Hip Hop classes on the TBES campus after school beginning on September 8th.
Check out their flyer and register online at www.fitkidsamerica.org.
PTA Association Meeting Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30pm in the LRC (library). All PTA members are encouraged to come and vote on this year's budget. Didn't join PTA yet? Complete and return the membership form to school.
Join us for School Year's Eve on Wednesday, August 19th from 5-7pm on the TBES playground. We'll provide the entertainment, you bring your favorite picnic dinner,
blanket and chairs. Reconnect with friends and classmates and kick off th eschool year with a bang! No RSVP is necessary.
2009-2010 Calendar
The PUSD 2009-2010 school year calendar is now online. This is a good opportunity to align vacations with our days off of school to ensure we continue to improve our attendance.
School begins Thursday, August 20th.
Registration Day
Tuesday, August 18th is Registration Day for all continuing students, including new kindergarteners. All students who will be
attending TBES for the new school must register on August 18th. Please mark your calendar and plan on stopping by anytime during the morning or afternoon
session. Incoming kindergarteners and new students entering any grade are invited to join us for the New Student Meet and Greet.
8:00am – 11:00am
Walk-in anytime
11:00am – 12:00pm
New Student Meet & Greet
3:30pm – 6:30pm
Walk-in anytime
Please check out the registration page for more details and instructions on how to complete the online portion
of your registration and print out the forms that you'll need to bring with you on August 18th.
Summer Activities
Research indicates that students often lose learning momentum over the summer. With this in mind, the teachers at Tierra Bonita would like to provide parents with a short list of suggested activities to help maintain the learning momentum this summer and keep skills strong in preparation for the new school year.
Use Study Island to practice math and reading skills.
Login is the child’s first initial+ last name + "@tierra".
Password is the child’s birthdate in numeric form.
Ex: Login: jsmith@tierra
Password: 031501 ( for March 15, 2001)
AR type quizzes on Book Adventure. It is a free site and your child can earn points towards prizes.
Use Spelling City to practice spelling words with a variety of games and activities.
~May 2009~
Thank You for Your Donations
We collected approximately 200 pounds of food during our Food Drive! We brought the donations to Jerry Morgan at the Interfaith Community Services and he was extremely appreciative. He says our donations will help feed many families for several days! This is something we can all be proud of.
In addition to helping a worthy community cause, we were able to accumulate 5,000 Labels For Education points for our teachers to purchase valuable school supplies!
Thank you all for your support in making this event a success!
Rummage and Bake Sale
TBES will be hosting a Rummage Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 30th from 7am to 11am in the MPR. Start collecting your new or gently used clean
items that may become someone else’s treasure!
Items may be dropped off in the MPR on:
Thursday May 28 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Friday May 29 7:00 am – 7:45 am (Large, heavy items may be dropped off on this day.)
We're also looking for volunteers to donate a dozen (or more) individually wrapped treats for the Bake Sale. Please drop these off
on Friday, May 29th on the tables that will be located inside the main gates.
For more information, please contact your child's teacher.
Open House
Mark your calendars for Tierra Bonita's Open House, Thursday May 21st from 6:15 to 7:15pm.
PTA will be offering Family dinner from Panda Express starting at 5:00 pm before classes open. Watch for more info coming home with your child.
Plan on stopping by the LRC if you're interested in purchasing some gently used books. Julie Peterson, from Food Services, will also open the kitchen up for people who would like to have a look at the facility.
8:00 a.m. Sign in, provide documents for photocopying, submit enrollment packets
8:45 a.m. Mr. Erpelding, Principal, will introduce administration staff and answer questions
9:00 a.m. Current kindergarten students will perform
9:15 a.m. Group tours of the campus
9:45 a.m. Finalize enrollment paperwork
Used Books
Please donate your gently used books to raise funds to buy BRAND NEW books for Tierra Bonita's library. Look for the drop off box near the morning drop off area or bring your books to the "Drop Box" in the LRC.
Donated books will be sold during Open House in May.
Off the hook, ’round the clock
TBES is participating in the California State PTA's "Off the hook, ’round the clock" campaign on this Wednesday, May 6th. We're
encouraging everyone to call their state legislators and let them know how you feel about proposed education budget cuts. (see here for contact info for legislators that cover
the TBES area, or here if you live outside the boundary.) Feel free to follow the
script provided by the California PTA or let your legislators know your own feelings.
We're scheduling volunteers to call every 15 minutes between 9am and 3pm. Teachers will call between 3 and 5pm. Email Joelle Scott to sign up for a time slot,
or just call your legislators on Wednesday.
Believe it or not, some state legislators say they are not hearing much from constituents about
proposed budget cuts to education and children, so every call counts.
Safety Fair @ PVES
Park Village Elementary is hosting a Safety Fair on Saturday, May 9th from 10am to 2pm. Check out the flyer for more information.
Team Cheetah
Calling all Cheetahs who like to run and their family members!
It’s time to sign up for the second annual “Team Cheetah”. Valley Elementary School is hosting a 5K race
at Lake Poway on Saturday May 2nd at 7:30 a.m. and Tierra Bonita Running Club would like to organize a
“Team Cheetah” to compete in the race. Last year we had almost 40 team members. This year there will be a
prize for the school who sends the largest team to the race. All runners receive a race T-shirt and a
goodie bag. This is a great family event open to all ages, so bring your parents and come join the fun!
For more details about the race log on to: cincodemayo5k.org, but please don’t register for the race here because we need to register as a group.
If you’d like to be a part of the team fill out the form and return it to the office by Friday April 17th.
CST Testing April 20th to May 1st
All 2nd through 5th graders will take state mandated tests during the April 20th to May 1st testing window. Please mark your calendars and make sure your child is in school for testing. You can find more information on standardized testing from the
California Department of Education's STAR page. The results from these tests determine
a school's API. California's content standards can be viewed on the Content Standards page. CDE has also released test questions from the 2003-2007 California
Standards Test.
~April 2009~
Make-up Photos
If your child missed our Spring Photo session on March 18th and you would like to have them photographed, please contact Lifetouch Photo Studio to set up an appointment.
Lifetouch Photo Studios
9682 Via Excelencia
Suite 103
San Diego, 92126
(858) 735-8638
Make up appointments can be scheduled for Saturday, March 21st or Saturday, April 18th.
Doughnuts with Dad
Doughnuts with Dad will be held a little early this year on April 17, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. in the MPR.
With a full June calendar, we want to insure that our TBES Dads receive all of the accolades they deserve.
You will also hear about the new Dad's Club forming on campus.
Come and learn what opportunities are available to you to become more involved with your kids at school.
Fliers will come home will be coming home with more information.
RSVP's are a must! There will be no "walk-in registration" for this free event.
RSVP's must be returned by Friday, April 3, 2009, so mark your calendars today! Any questions, contact Rachel Allums at rachelallums@yahoo.com. See you there!
New Student Tours
For: 2009-2010 New Students in Grades 1-5
When: Wednesday, 3/25, Thursday, 4/2, Wednesday 4/15
Time: 8:30am
Please feel free to come on either of the dates listed above to tour the campus, including ESS (before and after school program), LRC (Library), MPR (Multipurpose room), the computer lab, restrooms, playground, the lunch area, and the administration office. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the school or share information about your new incoming student.
PTA Association Meeting
Our next PTA Association Meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2009 at 7:30pm in the LRC (library). All PTA members are
encouraged to come and cast their votes to elect next year's Executive Board members. Please see the
the Nominating Committee's recommendations for next year's board members. Nominations will also be taken from the floor during the meeting.
Please see the agenda for the meeting.
Honorary Service Award
The PTA Honorary Service Award Committee is looking for nominations of volunteers at Tierra Bonita who work tirelessly and give of their time and
talents to help improve the lives of children, teachers and staff at our school. If you know someone who should be considered for an Honorary Service Award,
please complete a nomination form and return it to school no later than Monday, April 13, 2009. Any questions, contact Rachel Allums at rachelallums@yahoo.com.
Health and Safety Week
Tierra Bonita will be celebrating Health and Safety Week this week, March 30th to April 3rd. Join us in our Family Fitness Challenge. See the instructions and the
chart to
fill out and return to your teacher by Friday.
Monday
Safety Awareness Assembly
Tuesday
Nutrition Jeopardy with PUSD dietician
Wednesday
Wear Blue and Walk to School 7:15am St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church 13734 Twin Peaks Road
Please join us for the 2009 PUSD Middle School Robotics EXPO. Robotics clubs from five of the district middle schools will participate in the VEX Elevation Challenge, a unique game designed to test student skill in engineering and technology.
This event highlights high quality After School Education and Safety programs that support youth development, strengthen student academic achievement, and foster strong, supportive relationships and is a great opportunity for 5th grade students who will be transitioning to the middle school to check out the After School Program!
Time: 4:00-6:30PM
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Place: Twin Peaks Middle School Gymnasium, 14640 Tierra Bonita Road
Who: Students, School Staff & Administrators, Parents, Community Members
Questions: Contact Suzanne Dana, Student Support Services, sdana@powayusd.com, 858-668-4068
~March 2009~
PTA Nominating Committee Looking for Volunteers
Have you resolved to be involved but don't know where to start?
Your PTA is looking for dedicated parents to fill both Executive Board and Committee Chair positions for
the 2009-2010 school year. No matter where your talents lie or what time commitment you are able
to give, there is a position that will be a perfect fit. What better way to connect with the students and staff
and help keep the educational experience at Tierra Bonita exceptional?
For more information, please contact Joelle Scott at apsjes@hotmail.com.
PTA volunteer opportunities are open to ALL PTA members (parents, guardians, grandparents, etc.)
If you've paid your dues, we need you...We encourage everyone to take part! Check out our Programs and
Fundraisers pages to get an idea of what we do.
Albertsons Community Partners
Didn't relink your
Albertsons Preferred Saving Card to Tierra Bonita yet? Take a minute now so we can continue to earn money through their Community Partners Program. Go to
www.albertsonscp.com and complete the form. It will ask for your
name, phone number, email address, Albertsons Preferred Saving Card
number ( found on the back of the card) and our organization ID#
49000118817. If you cannot do this, please fill out the information form and we'll do it
for you. Just bring it to school and drop it in the PTA
box.
The Yearbook Needs Your Photos
The yearbook committee is seeking photos from all grade levels. Photos on CD or emailed to ruskin@cox.net in .jpg format are preferred, but we are happy to accept printed copies as well. Printed photos can be dropped in the yearbook folder in the Volunteer Office. For all photos, please let us know what class and particular activity they are for. If you are submitting digital files, please have them in high resolution (no camera phone shots) preferably 1800 x 1200 pixels, jpg format. The more pictures we have, the better our yearbook will be! Please submit your photos by March 20th.
Memory Tiles
PTA Site Beautification and Arts Attack need your help to create a lasting memory at Tierra Bonita. 6"x6" tiles will be placed on concrete benches, planters and walls around campus. Showcase your child's creativity by painting a tile or two and leave a lasting memory at TBES.
When: Friday, March 13, 2009 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Where: Covered lunch area
Cost: $20 for the first tile, $15 for additional tile
Reserve your tile by sending in a check made out to TB PTA by Friday, Feb. 27th.
For more info, contact Jayne Moulton at jmoulton@sdcoe.k12.ca.us or
Suzanne Carnaroli at scarnaroli@yahoo.com.
~February 2009~
Albertsons Community Partners
Please take a minute to relink your
Albertsons Preferred Saving Card to Tierra Bonita so we can continue to earn money through their Community Partners Program. Even if you've signed up in the past, you must relink your card before February 28th. Go to
www.albertsonscp.com and complete the form. It will ask for your
name, phone number, email address, Albertsons Preferred Saving Card
number ( found on the back of the card) and our organization ID#
49000118817.
Twitter
TBES is on Twitter! Twitter is is a messaging tool that you can use either on the Web or on your portable device to receive and send short just-in-time messages.
You can check out Tierra Bonita's "tweets" just by visiting twitter.com/tbes.
You can also create your own Twitter account and follow TBES. With a Twitter account, you can also add a Twitter gadget to your iGoogle page.
Family Movie Night this Friday 5:30-8 pm in the MPR.
Free Admission and $.25 concession stand
Movie will be High School Musical 3
No RSVP necessary. Feel free to bring your dinner and eat "picnic style" with your family. Bring your comfy camping chairs, pillows and blankets to enjoy the show.
Family Dances
Don't miss our fun PTA sponsored dances. Our Father Daughter Dance is on Friday, February 6th. The Mother Son Dance will be on Saturday February 7th. The reservation form is available online.
Lights, Camera, Book Fair!
Tierra Bonita's Book Fair will be held February 2nd to the 6th. All 1st through 5th grade classes will visit the book fair on Monday to look at books at make a list of the books they would like. In addition to the during school hours, the book fair will also be open:
Tuesday: 12:25 - 1:15pm
Wednesday: 7:15-7:45am (enjoy donut holes and juice) and 2:00-2:30pm
Thursday: 2:00-2:30pm
There will also be a Pajama Party in the library on Monday, February 2nd from 6 to 8pm. Students are invited to come in their pajamas and enjoy popcorn while listening to Mrs. Hamilton read aloud.
~January 2009~
Thank You
We would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You,” to all of you who generously donated to our Adopt-A-Family program during the past holiday season. With your donations, we were able to help nine local Poway families. Even during these tough economic times, we were amazed with the numerous items donated to our adopt a families. Please be assured that your thoughtfulness and generosity was very much appreciated by all the families who were recipients of your gifts. Special thanks to Gael Gilson, Barbara Hamiliton, Krissy Elias, Carol Gravelle and Melinda Patenaude for your support. Thank you again and have a wonderful rest of the school year.
-Cheri Kellhofer and Stephanie Stearns, Community Concerns Co-Chairs
Batter Up! Cookbook
Orders are being accepted for the Batter Up! cookbook benefitting Poway High student Alexis Johnson, who is battling osteosarcoma (bone cancer).
Lexie is the daughter of long-time PHS pitching coach Dom Johnson and the sister of Tierra Bonita student Maris Johnson.
These beautiful books will arrive in time to make the perfect gifts for the holidays and include 300 tasty recipes, cover art by Poway resident and MLB pitcher Brett Tomko, and a special section of recipes from MLB wives.
Cost is $20 each. When purchasing more than three books, each additional book will be only $15. Order forms can be found on Lexie’s website. Questions? Contact Michelle Monts at cmonts@san.rr.com or 619-846-4995.
Walk to School Day
Join us for a fun family fitness event on Wednesday, January 14th!
If you don’t live within walking distance from Tierra Bonita, meet at St. Gabriel’s church parking lot to walk to school with friends, parents and teachers.
Arrive early and enjoy some healthy treats & great exercise!
The walk begins at 7:20, students and families should arrive between 7:00-7:15.
For those of you who live close enough to walk from home, enjoy your walk and stop by the table at the front of the school for your healthy treats!
Look for signs in your neighborhood for safety tips. This is a PTA sponsored event.
Got New Books?
Tierra Bonita's Library needs your help in getting some new books for our students. On the front gate you will find a poster with pictures of books our Library would love to have.
If you would like to purchase one of these books, simply take the picture of the book from the poster (they are all marked with how much the book will cost), place a check (made out to TBES) or cash in an envelope and bring it to the front office or Library. It's that simple.
Feel free to buy as many as you would like. Mrs. Hamilton, our fabulous TBES librarian thanks you.
~November 2008~
CHARACTER COUNTS! Week
CHARACTER COUNTS! Week is November 17th to the 21st! The kids will focus on the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
They will receive a packet on Friday, November 14th with information on each day's activities as well as a "Responsibility Commitment Card" and "Ten Tips for Raising Children with Character".
The Commitment Card and the Ten Tips are also online if you need extra copies so you kids can fill them out and bring them back.
This is a great chance for your kids to take on a little extra responsibility and see others around them doing the same. Thanks so much for your extra support this week in reinforcing good character at home!
We're going to have a fantastic week....remember to join us for Family Movie Night on Friday November 21st at 6pm to finish out our Character Week with "The Incredibles"!
STARs Event Survey
Have you completed the STARs survey yet? Your feedback is invaluable to us - whether you attended the event or not.
The STAR event survey will close on Sunday, November 16th. Submit your response now for a chance to receive a free Starbuck's card!
The survey can be found by clicking here.
PTA Association Meeting
Our next Association Meeting will be on November 12th at 7:45pm in the library. All PTA members are encouraged to attend and vote. Please see
the agenda for more information. Not a member? You can still join PTA and have a vote in how funds are
spent on our students. See the PTA page for more information.
~October 2008~
STARs Event
Don't miss the 5th Annual S.T.A.R. Dinner and Auction on Saturday, November 1st beginning at 5:30pm. Purchase your tickets now
and enjoy an evening of music and dancing with the TBES community.
Thank You for Making Our Campus Beautiful!
Have you noticed the pumpkins patch and scarecrows by the Kindergarden area? Do you smell chocolate in the air? Do you like the 12 new trees that shade our kids?
Well, thanks to Tierra Bonita Girl Scout troops and the PTA Site Beautification committee, our campus is looking quite nice.
Thank you SD Granite, Tom Pattinson, for tiling our 4 cheerful, colorful tile benches last spring.Thank you dd decor, Dana Goode, for decorating our front gate entry.
Thank you to the Brownie troop for adopting Cameron's garden. Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 8327 for planting the third grade garden.
Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 8046 for donating the pumpkins & fall decor in our Kindergarden. Thank you to the 14 energetic members of Girl Scout Troop 8258 for brightening the front planter of our school.
A big thank you Kathleen Stark for rounding up the Girls Scouts to adopt Tierra Bonita as a service project.
Thank you to Beth Shapiro for painting our cheetah in the Health Office & Front Office Welcome.
We're looking for 5 more trees for the K-playground area. If you or your organization would like to help plant or donate supplies to PTA Site Beautification for future winter/spring projects, please contact jmoulton@sdcoe.k12.ca.us.
Help Fill Our Cupboards
Boogie Bash is almost here …… It is time to stock our drink shelves and we are hoping you can help by donating a case of drinks . You may drop your donations off at the table by the MPR anytime before October 24th. Thank you!!
K-2nd Grade: Water
3rd-4th Grade: Coke or Sprite
5th Grade: Diet Coke or Diet Sprite
***Boogie Bash is a PTA sponsored event***
Boogie Bash
Our annual Halloween festival, the Boogie Bash is on Friday, October 24th from 5 to 8:30pm. Enjoy carnival games, a cake walk,
obstacle course and lots of food! Be sure to wear your costumes but remember no masks, no gore, no props or weapons. Tickets will be used for all games and food booths. There will be a
ticket booth at the event.
The Boogie Bash is a PTA sponsored event. All proceeds benefit your students!
Picture Makeup
Picture Day Make-Up is Thursday, October 23rd. Students who missed our original picture day on September 11th can get their pictures taken
today.
Parent Education Night
The PTA is sponsoring a Family Education Night on Thursday, October 16th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Our own Mrs. Koske will present "How to
Get Your Kids to Mind... Without Losing Yours!" There is no cost to attend the event. Childcare for children under 12 is available for $5 per family. Reservations are
required.
Board of Ed Candidate Forum
Don't miss the PUSD Board of Education Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 15th from 7 to 8:30pm. The members of the PUSD Board of Education are elected to represent you and and to advocate in the best interest of your children.
Members of the community are invited to attend the forum and ask questions of the candidates. Questions will be written on cards and submitted to the forum moderator.
Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center
10152 Rancho Carmel Dr. (across from Oggi's Pizza)
Thanks for Your Support
With your support, we raised over $8,000 for Tierra Bonita with our Sally Foster fundraiser. Mr. E. had 8 cheetah spots painted on his head!
Sally Foster orders will be delivered November 5th, cookies on November 6th.
Now you can raise money for Tierra Bonita just by searching the web! We've recently registered at GoodSearch, which will give us a penny each time
one of our supporters performs a web search at GoodSearch. Just click on the logo above to go to GoodSearch and automatically choose Tierra Bonita as your favorite charity.
You can also add GoodSearch to your browser's toolbar so you can search and raise money for TBES without opening GoodSearch.com.
Just make sure you've visited GoodSearch.com at least once to set Tierra Bonita as your charity of choice. Search results are powered by Yahoo!
You can also GoodShop for Tierra Bonita and earn a percentage on purchases from amazon and other e-tailers. Check out our PTA's other no-cost fundraisers
for more ways to raise money for TBES!
Winter Chorus
Winter Chorus begins Tuesday, October 7th. All interested 2nd through 5th grade students are welcome to join us in the MPR on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Please return the permission form, and email tbchorus@yahoo.com with any questions. Chorus is a PTA sponsored activity.
International Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 8th is Walk to School Day. Please join us for this annual national fitness event. Those who don't live
within walking distance are invited to join us at the St. Gabriel's church parking lot to walk to school with friends, parents and teachers. Arrive early and enjoy some healthy treats and great exercise. Students and families should
arrive between 7 and 7:15am. We will begin walking at 7:20. For those who live close enough to walk from home, enjoy your walk and stop by the table at the front of the school for your healthy treats.
~September 2008~
State of the School
We would like you to attend the “State Of The School Address” by the principal on Thursday, October 2nd at 6:30 PM in the MPR. Come and hear as we report out about our parent survey from last year, school data and goals as we move forward towards excellence.
Site Beautification
Site Beautification is looking for some garden hardwares:
old watering cans, bird baths, sun dials, wind chimes, glass globes, old toys (dump truck), and kid's cowboy boots.
Items do not need to be brand new. If you can donate any of these items, please contact Jayne Moulton at jmoulton@sdcoe.k12.ca.us. Thanks for your support in making our campus beautiful.
Sally Foster
Our Sally Foster Fundraiser sale runs until September 24th.
Good News: you get great products and the school earns up to 50% of the sales for various PTA programs.
New this year is the addition of cookie dough. We have decided to drop the incentive prizes, BUT at the end of the fundraiser, you will see Mr. E paint his hair yellow and add a cheetah spot with black paint for every $1,000 we raise!
Do you have out-of-town friends or relatives who would like to order online? have them visit sallyfoster.com, click the "Give Credit" button at the top of the page, then choose Group/Account Number and search for Tierra Bonita.
Reflections Art Workshop
The PTA is holding a Reflections Art Workshop on Tuesday, September 23rd from 12:30-2:30pm in the lunch area. We will provide the supplies (paper, crayons, etc.) and you provide the creative genius to come up with your very own project for the Reflections art program. The theme this year is Wow! which gives you lots of room for imagination.
Please bring your Reflections entry form
and a parent with you. ESS students with a signed permission slip are welcome to attend.
Return the permission slip by Friday, September 19th.
See the Reflections page for more information.
Picture Day
Picture Day is this Thursday, September 11th. (Make-up day for those who are absent is October 23rd.) All students will be photographed, but only those who return their order envelope and payment by Thursday will receive pictures.
Back to School Picnic
Join us for an evening of family fun at the 2008 Back to School Picnic Friday, September 5th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
$6 per person includes potato salad, chips, beverage and choice of entree. RSVP by returning the form that came home with your youngest student by September 3rd. Or, download and print the Back to School Picnic RSVP. The Back to School Picnic is a PTA sponsored event.
Grandparent Pickup Day
Friday, September 5th is Grandparent Pick-up Day. Grandparents are invited to pick up students from school.
~August 2008~
Back to School Night
Back to School Night is Thursday, August 28th. Adults only please.
In order to improve our communication between school and home while conserving our
natural and financial resources, we are implementing a “paperless” school. We are not eliminating all paper
sent home, but our goal is to minimize the amount of paper that we use by having event information as well as forms, letters and flyers available online.
Our plan is to unite the internet, email and our Connect-ED call out system to keep you
informed and more linked to school.
At the start of each month, we will send home a hard copy of the entire month's events with the youngest student.
Every Sunday evening, a Connect-ED will go out reminding people of the upcoming week's events.
Supporting information will be available on the website, including permission or other forms to be downloaded and returned to school.
We will have hard copies available in the office for those who do not have computer or internet access.
For those who do have access, please make a habit of checking the website. It is updated almost daily and is a great resource for those
who want to stay connected to what's happening at school and to plan ahead for what's coming up.
The most up-to-date information on school, PTA and ESS events is always available on the TBES Calendar.
See the bottom of the page for instructions on how to integrate the TBES calendar with your own online calendar.
Summer Office Hours
June 23rd - August 1
Closed
August 4th - August 15th
9am - 2pm
August 18th
Closed
School begins on Tuesday, August 19th, 2008. Class assignments will be given out via ConnectEd (our telephone notification system) and posted on the gates on Monday, August 18th at 5pm.
School Supplies
Have you started your school supply shopping yet? Supply lists are available online here.
If you shop at Office Depot, mention that your kids go to Tierra Bonita. The school
receives discounts based on supplies bought there. You can do this any time during the year.
Full Day Kindergarten
Tierra Bonita is excited to share that we currently have the facility space to offer full day kindergarten for all of our incoming kindergarteners.
Additionally, classes will maintain a 20:1 ratio. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to enrich their educational experiences at school.
Students will have more time to develop social skills, develop fine and gross motor skills, as well as have increased time for academics.
Keep Collecting Box Tops!
Please continue to collect Box Tops throughout the summer and return them to school in the fall. You can also
create an account at www.boxtops4education.com and see how much money Tierra Bonita has earned,
get a list of all Box Top participating prodcuts, sign
up to receive email about special Box Top promotions and learn about other ways to raise money for our school.
Welcome Back to School, Meet and Greet
Meet the new principal, Joe Erpelding, on Tuesday, August 12th 10-11am in the MPR.
Registration for the 2008-2009 School Year
Registration for the new school year will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room on:
Tuesday, August 5th, 1-4 pm for students whose last names begin with A-K
Wednesday, August 6th, 1-4 pm for students whose last names begin with L-Z
If you are not able to make the date and time assigned for your last name, please feel free to come on the other date listed.
All students who plan on attending Tierra Bonita for the 2008-2009 year must register at these times. (This includes new students who enrolled in the spring.) Please click the "Continuing Student Registration" button on the left and complete and print the Required Forms. Bring these with you at the specified registration time.
New this year is the ability to update registration info online. Parents should have received a letter in the mail with their login name and password. Login to onlinereg.powayusd.com, complete "Account Activation" and then "Update Student Information".
If you do not have access to a computer, please attend your designated packet return date and the information will be provided to you.
Parents still need to attend their designated Registration Day to return the Signature Verification Form and Student Health Information form (Grade 4).
Registration Day Extravaganza
To kick-off Tierra Bonita's new paperless initiative, the PTA will be trying something entirely new this year. In the past, we've always sent home a "First Day Packet" that explained who we are, what we do, the programs that we fund to improve your students' school experience, and what we do with your generous donations. The paperwork in the packet allowed you to join the PTA, donate to support our school's programs, sign up for volunteer positions, and purchase school directories, yearbooks, and spirit wear.
This year, we are forgoing the First Day packets in the interest of saving money and the environment. Instead, we will offer sign-ups for volunteering, yearbook, directory, and t-shirts sales, and encourage donations during Registration Days on August 5th and 6th.
PTA volunteers will present information about our programs and fundraising efforts and be available to answer questions. Registration Day is your chance to join Tierra Bonita’s PTA, sign up to be listed in the student directory, order your yearbook and spirit wear, and sign up to volunteer or donate to support all the exciting activities we have planned for our children this year.
Please come prepared to spend a few extra minutes reviewing the information that we will have available and remember to bring your checkbook if you'd like to join the PTA, make a donation, or purchase yearbooks or t-shirts.
Visit PTA's Volunteer Page for a preview of available volunteer opportunities.
Summer Reading Resources
Our Reading Info page has lots of links with good recommendations for summer reading.
The San Diego County Library is hosting another Summer Reading Program this year. Kick-off is on Saturday, June 21st at 11am. Your SDCL card will also get you access to a site called NoveList
(click on Novelist K-8, enter your library card number and PIN when prompted) that can help you choose interesting and reading level appropriate books..
Book Adventure is a great site hosted by Sylvan Learning that lets kids take quizzes on books that they've read (similar to the AR quizzes that they're
used to taking at school). Kids earn points that can be redeemed for prizes. Create a parent account to monitor your child's results and set your own goals and rewards.
The San Diego Public Library (branches in Carmel Mountain, RB, Rancho Penasquitos) also has a Summer Reading Program.
Barnes and Noble is sponsoring a Summer Reading Program
that lets kids earn a free paperback book.
PTA recently sent home a handout describing the current budget crisis and what you can do to help protect our students from larger class sizes, loss of reading specialists and other interventions, and the elimination of transportation, music, and art programs. The budget is by no means a "done deal," and will be discussed and voted on by legistlators over the coming months. Our letters can make a difference! Please take a minute to complete and return the form letters sent home, or download and personalize the letters to
If you live outside of the TBES boundary, you can look up your legislators here and use the form letter provided by the Ninth District PTA to let our legislators know that education funding must be protected.
Thank you to everyone who sent in letters to their legislator. On April 8, we faxed and mailed 128 letters to Assembleyman Plescia and 125 letters to Senator Hollingsworth. Thank you also to those parents and teachers who sent in letters on their own. Every little bit counts for one large voice!
If you have not yet had the opportunity to send in your letter, please take a moment to do so. You may still send it in with your student or send it yourself.
Thanks again for doing your part to help our school.
Joelle Scott
VP Education
Health Insurance for Kids
Do your children need health insurance? Low-cost and no-cost medical and dental insurance programs are available.
The San Diego Kids Health Assurance Network (SD-KHAN) offers free help to parents in finding and signing up for low-cost and no-cost health insurance for children.
Costs range from $0 to $15 per month depending on income and family size. The plans cover medical, dental, and vision care.
SD-KHAN can help you find the best health insurance for your children, answer questions about health care programs, and help you fill out the
application form. You can reach them at www.sdkhan.org or 1-800-675-2229.
Donuts with Dad
Join us for a special breakfast to honor Dad on Friday, June 6th at 7am. This is a PTA sponsored, no-cost event. Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 3rd.
CHARACTER COUNTS! Week Starts May 23rd
Friday, 5/23
Wear Blue
TRUSTWORTHINESS
Tuesday, 5/27
Wear Yellow or Orange
RESPECT and FAIRNESS
Wednesday, 5/28
Wear Green
RESPONSIBILITY
Thursday, 5/29
Wear Red
CARING
Friday, 5/30
Scout uniform or Purple
CITIZENSHIP
Family Movie Night
Join us for a Family Movie Night designed to reinforce the Six Pillars of Character which have been our focus during CHARACTER COUNTS! Week.
When: Friday, May 30th, 5:30-8:00pm
Showing: Milo and Otis
Free Admission: All ages
Bring: Sleeping bags/blankets and pillows to get comfy on the floor! Feel free to bring your dinner along to enjoy "picnic style.
Low cost popcorn and concessions will be available. No RSVP is necessary.
Questions? Contact Rachel Allums. Family Movie Night is a PTA spnosored event.
PTA Nominating Committee Looking for Volunteers
Have you resolved to be involved but don't know where to start?
Your PTA is looking for dedicated parents to fill both Executive Board and Committee Chair positions for
the 2008-2009 school year. No matter where your talents lie or what time commitment you are able
to give, there is a position that will be a perfect fit. What better way to connect with the students and staff
and help keep the educational experience at Tierra Bonita exceptional?
For more information, please contact Rachel Allums at rachelallums@yahoo.com.
PTA volunteer opportunities are open to ALL PTA members (parents, guardians, grandparents, etc.)
If you've paid your dues, we need you...We encourage everyone to take part!
Open House
Join us for a fun look back at the 2007-2008 school year during Open House on Thursday, May 22nd.
5:00-6:00 Pre-Event Dinner. Please return your pre-paid RSVP by May 19th.
5:30-6:00 PTA Association Meeting and Nomination of Executive Board.
6:00-7:30 All Grades Open House
Book Donations
Tierra Bonita's Learning Resource Center (Library) is hosting its annual book sale and would love to help you clear some space by collecting any gently used books you would like to donate!
All proceeds will be used to buy new books for Tierra Bonita's Library. There are two convenient areas to drop off your books:
Open House LRC's Book Sale box located near the drive up area each morning.
Tierra Bonita's Library. There will be a box near Mrs. Hamilton's desk.
Donations will be accepted anytime until Open House on May 22nd. The book sale will be on Thursday, May 22nd during open house.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Tierra Bonita will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 5th through May 9th.
Throughout the week, we will express our gratitude to our wonderful and dedicated teachers.
In addition to their regular teaching duties, teachers often put in extra time, energy and money to enrich their students' lives and make the school experience special.
Several things have been planned for the week; we invite you to participate.
Monday: Continental breakfast provided by room parents
Tuesday: PTA sponsored luncheon
Wednesday: Bring a flower to your teacher
Thursday: Personal thank you notes given to your teacher. We encourage each child (and parents are welcome to participate) to write a personal thank you note for their teacher.
Friday: Bring a gift from your teacher's wish list (check with your room parent for a list). Luncheon provided by room parents.
Principal Chat
Mrs. Pedretti will hold a Principal Chat on Thursday, May 8th at 8 am in the LRC.
Bring your questions or concerns and enjoy some light refreshments. We have also invited Twin Peaks Middle School Principal Lynell Antrim to join us. Parents of soon-to-be kindergarteners are welcome.
Muffins with Mom
Join us for Muffins with Mom on Friday, May 9th at 7 am in the Lunch Area.
This is a PTA sponsored no-cost event.
Please return the RSVP form by Tuesday, May 6th.
Kindergarten Enrollment
Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year will be held on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 from 8am-12pm in Tierra Bonita's Multi-Purpose Room. Visit our New Students Page for more information. We encourage you to enroll during this time, but those of you who can't are welcome to come to the office between 9am and 1pm any day after May 6th. We're looking forward to meeting you and welcoming a new class of cheetahs!
UPDATE: All of the required forms for the 2008-2009 school year are now available online. You can find them on our New Students Page.
Family Science Night is Thursday, April 24th from 6 to 8 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. Join us for an amazing show and hands-on exhibits. Return the sign-up form with $5 per family by Monday, April 14th.
Tierra Bonita Thanks our Race for Cyberspace Sponsors
When: Thursday, April 17th 6:00-7:00
Where: Sundance Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, 8944 Twin Trails Drive
If your child will be 5 years old between June 1st and December 2nd,
the PEPP program may be the place for you. The PEPP program is a
developmentally appropriate 2 year kindergarten program designed for our
youngest students. Through this program, students get the chance
to develop important skills essential for school success in
kindergarten and beyond.
Please note that Tierra Bonita does not offer PEPP on-site. Parents wishing to transfer their child into a PEPP class at another school site MUST place their name on a District transfer list. To place your child on the transfer list, call the PUSD Attendance and Welfare Office at 858-668-4156 as soon as possible. See our PEPP page for more information.
~March 2008~
Memory Tile Makeup
Many students came and painted memory tiles in March.
San Diego Granite Inc. will place the tiles on concrete benches.
If you missed this date, you and your child(ren) can visit
Clay-n-Latte directly and paint a 6"x6" tile for the school.
What: Memory Tile Make-Up When: Anytime on or before Tuesday April 1, 2008 Where: Clay-n-Latte 10175 Rancho Carmel Road Store Hours: M-F 10 am - 8 pm; Sun noon - 5 pm Cost: $20 for the first tile, $15 for each additional tile
Clay -n- Latte is collecting payment, accepting cash or
checks made out to 'TB P.T.A.'
Thank you for your continuing support! If you have any question, email jmoulton@sdcoe.k12.ca.us
Family Movie Night
Friday, March 28th, 5:30-7:30pm is Family Movie Night. Showing: High School Musical 2
Free Admission: All ages
Bring: Sleeping bags and pillows to get comfy on the floor!
Low cost popcorn and concessions will be available. No RSVP is necessary.
Questions? Contact Rachel Allums. Family Movie Night is a PTA spnosored event.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
2008 testing dates and submission windows for Parent Questionnaire/Test Consent:
District GATE Test Date:
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 4:30-8:00 pm Morning Creek Elementary School
Request submission window:
February 4 - March 28, 2008
If you have questions, please contact your child's classroom
teacher or the school site GATE Coordinator, Anne Weston at
748-8540, ext. 2019 or via email at aweston@powayusd.com.
For more information on GATE, please see the GATE link on the PUSD Website.
Bernardo Heights 5th Grade Parent Night
Those of you who may be transferring to Bernardo Heights Middle School will be interested in their upcoming events: a Family Orientation Night on Wednesday, March 26th, from 6:30-8:00pm, and an Ice Cream Social and Tour of School Facilities for all incoming families on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:30-6:30pm.
Health and Nutrition Week
Tierra Bonita's Health and Nutrition Week is March 17th-21st. Our fun-filled schedule is below. Please visit our Health and Nutrition page to read up on health and nutrition topics and play fun interactive games in preparation for this week!
Monday
City of Poway Rec Mobile will be on campus, wear GREEN.
Tuesday
Get caught eating healthy food!
Wednesday
PUSD dietician, wear YELLOW.
Thursday
Scavenger Hunt and Kindergarten garden planting.
Friday
Walk to School Day, wear RED.
Food Drive
Food Pantry shelves at Interfaith Community Services are bare! Interfaith Community Services assists people in need throughout North County. They've had a sharp increase in the number of people in need, from 1,500 in December to over 1,800 in January. Therefore, Tierra Bonita PTA has changed our ongoing Cold Cereal Food Drive to an all-encompassing Non-Perishable Food Drive.
Please take a moment to look in your pantry for unopened and non-expired food items and bring them to school. Or purchase a few extra items each week to donate. If every child from Tierra Bonita brings in 3 items per month, we'll be able to feed over 1,800 individuals for 3 days a month. Items that are needed are:
canned tuna or chicken
macaroni and cheese
peanut butter and jelly
canned fruit and vegetables
canned chili or beans
cold or hot cereal
canned pasta meals
spaghetti sauce
dried pasta
hearty soups, Top Ramen
any packaged pre-made food items, as many families do not have full kitchens
Please drop off food items in the bins outside the school office from now until June 7th.
Contact Stephanie Stearns at stephstearns1@gmail.com or Cheri Kellhofer in the office or at ckellhofer@powayusd.com with any questions.
Tierra Bonita offers a full day preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds. The new session starts June 16th, 2008. Students who will be at least 3 years old when they begin preschool and are completely potty trained are eligible to register. On-going preschool enrollment will take place at the
District Preschool Office Monday through Friday. Please call 858.748.0010 x2722 for information about openings and to schedule an enrollment
appointment. The District office is located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, in Poway (corner of Midland and Twin Peaks), Bldg. E. See the Preschool Enrollment page for more information and applicable forms.
Report Cards
Report cards went home Friday, March 7th. If your student needs more practice in a certain area, be sure to visit PUSD's Parent Resource Guides. They were created to correspond to the new Elementary Progress Reports. For each grade level standard there are several links that will provide instruction and practice opportunities for students.
Spring Chorus
Spring Chorus begins Tuesday, March 11th after school. 2nd through 5th graders can join us each Tuesday and Thursday right after school in the multi-purpose room and be a part of the Spring Session of Tierra Bonita's terrific chorus!
Physical Fitness Testing
Each year students in grade 5, 7 and 9 throughout the state participate in the California State Fitness Test. The test will be administered in the Poway Unified School District in regular P.E. class during the months of March, April or May. All students in grades 5, 7 and 9 take the physical fitness test, whether or not they are currently enrolled in a physical education class. Students who are physically unable to take all parts of the physical fitness test will be given as much of the test as their conditions permit.
For more information regarding the fitness test, visit the California Department of Education's site.
~February 2008~
Principal Chat Summary
For those of you who missed the Principal's Chat, here are a few of the topics that were discussed:
Parents also had questions about Accelerated Reader, the program we use to develop students' reading skills. The theory behind the AR program came from studies showing that academic achievement is tied to the number of words a student reads, so increasing reading should lead to overall academic improvement. For more information, see our AR page.
Mrs. Pedretti also talked about her desire to offer students a variety of organized activities (team sports, chess) during the lunch recess and the need for volunteers to supervise these activities. See our Volunteer page if you're interested in helping our students develop their interests and meet new like-minded friends.
The Yearbook Needs Your Photos
The yearbook committee is seeking photos from all grade levels. Photos on CD or emailed to ruskin@cox.net in .jpg format are preferred, but we are happy to accept printed copies as well. Printed photos can be dropped in the yearbook folder in the Volunteer Office. For all photos, please let us know what class and particular activity they are for. The more pictures we have, the better our yearbook will be!
Memory Tiles
PTA Site Beautification needs your help to create memory tiles at Tierra Bonita. 6"x6" tiles will be placed on concrete benches, planters, and walls around campus. Showcase your child's creativity by painting a tile, and leave a lasting memory at Tierra Bonita.
When:
Friday, March 7, 2008, 2:30-4:30 pm
Where:
Tierra Bonita Multi-Purpose Room, Covered lunch area
Cost:
$20 for the first tile, $15 each additional tile
Reserve your tile by sending a check made out to TB PTA by February 29th. For more information, contact Jayne Moulton at jmoulton@sdcoe.k12.ca.us.
Author's Fair
The PTA is sponsoring our annual Author's Fair on Monday, February 25th. David Schwartz, author of How Much is a Million and Q Is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Book, among others, will visit Tierra Bonita.
Cheetah Chatter
The February edition of the Cheetah Chatter Newletter is available now. Read a letter from our principal concerning academic goals, an update on PIP, details about GATE testing, and much more!
Annual Have a Heart Tolietry Drive
The TBES Student Council is sponsoring the Annual Have a Heart Tolietry Drive to support the Storefront Youth Shelter, San Diego's only teenage homeless shelter. Please donate the following items between February 4th and 15th. Items may be placed in the tubs by the MPR. Thank you for your support.
Our students and future generations were the big winners with the passage of Proposition C. We can now ensure all of our students have first-rate educational facilities that are safe, clean, inviting, and foster student learning.
We are very thankful to our community for the generous outpouring of support with the strong passage of Proposition C.
Sincerely,
Don Phillips, Superintendent
~January 2008~
Artwork for Education Greeting Card Fundraiser
Over the past few weeks, our students have been creating beautiful masterpieces for our Artwork for Education Greeting Card Fundraiser. If you would like your child's artwork to be printed in the brochure and made available for your purchase, you must return a signed permission slip by Wednesday, January 30th. Returning the permission slip does not obligate you to buy anything, but allows the company to publish your child's artwork in the brochure that is distributed to students at Tierra Bonita. The brochure will be available in mid March, at which time you may choose to purchase boxes of 12 cards with envelopes for $20.50 each. Tierra Bonita receives $8 for each box sold.
Is your student's lunch account balance running low?
Remember, you can check the balance at MyLunchMoney.com. If you haven't registered yet, see our Lunch Info page for details. You can fund the account online with a credit card at MyLunchMoney.com, or avoid the $1.95 processing fee and bring cash or check made out to PUSD Food and Nutrition Department to school. All methods of payment will be reflected at the MyLunchMoney site.
Ink Cartridge and Cell Phone Recycling Program
The PTA will be starting its ink cartridge and cell phone recycling program... watch for more information coming home soon.
Book Donations
Do you have books lying around the house that your children have outgrown or no longer read? Donate them to the Tierra Bonita library! Book donations are accepted all year long - just drop them off at the library. Donated books are either added to the library's collection, or sold to raise money for Tierra Bonita at our end of the year book sale.
And if you have a few minutes - or a few hours- to spare, drop by the library to volunteer.
~December 2007~
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
December 21st, rain or shine
7:45am – 8:00am
Tierra Bonita Mural
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The ceremony will take place during Friday Flag. Special guests will include Ruthie Arbeiter, the mural artist and previous Tierra Bonita student, along with her family, dignitaries from Poway High School, and members of the Poway Unified School Board.
If it's raining, the ceremony will be held in the MPR.
THE COMMUNITY OF TIERRA BONITA IS INVITED, SHARE THE NEWS!
Thank You
Adopt-A-Family collection has ended. Thank you for your donations.
Happy Holidays and Thanks For Your Generosity!
~November 2007~
THANK YOU
Tierra Bonita would like to thank the firefighters and other emergency responders who worked in our community, as well as the PUSD bus drivers who assisted in the evacuation efforts. Thank you all for your hard work.
PUSD Fire Victims' Relief Fund
The Poway Unified School District has established a PUSD Fire Victims' Relief Fund and is working in collaboration with the Palomar Council PTA to assist all staff, students, and families affected by the recent wildfires. This relief fund was created for the purpose of accepting general and specific monetary donations.
GATE Testing Rescheduled
Due to the fire disaster, the Saturday, November 3rd GATE Test will be postponed to Saturday, January 12th at Highland Ranch Elementary School. All parents who signed up their students to take the GATE Test on November 3rd received a Connect Ed call out and letter informing them of this cancellation and new test date. Students who are unable to test on January 12th may reschedule to test on one of the remaining two GATE Test dates (February 2nd or May 1st); however, only the students who had signed up for the November 3rd GATE Test will be allowed to test on January 12th.
Parent Education Night
The Tierra Bonita PTA presents a Parent Education Evening with our own Susie Koske on Thursday, November 15th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. The topic is "Developing Responsibility in Children," and will teach you how to get children to complete their chores independently. Babysitting is available for $10 per child (potty trained only). Questions? Contact Joelle Scott at apsjes@hotmail.com or Rachel Allums at rachelallums@yahoo.com.
Report Cards
If you have questions about your student's progress report, please feel free to contact your child's teacher directly. (Voice and email contact information can be found in the Directory.)
Also, check out the District's Parent Resource Guides, which were created to correspond to the new Elementary Progress Reports. For each grade level standard, they include several links that will provide instruction and practice opportunities for students.
~October 2007~
Tierra Bonita Library Catalog
The Tierra Bonita Library Catalog is online! Click on Library on the menu to the left, then the Catalog tab at the top of the page. By choosing Search Reading Programs, you can search the catalog either by lexile range or by AR range to find books available for your children to check out. A great tool for parents!
Also, try the other search options on the "Power," "Visual," and "Categories" tabs.
Did You Know?
Parents are welcome to come any day to eat lunch with their child(ren). Simply sign in at the office and wear a visitor's badge while you're on campus. Not sure what time your student eats lunch? Take a look at the Bell Schedule. Also see our Lunch Info page for answers to all of your questions about school lunch.
~September 2007~
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedure Change!
Effective Monday, October 1st, the drop off and pick up procedure has changed. Please look here for more information.
Box Tops For Education
Have you seen this logo? Although most people think Box Tops only hang out on the tops of cereal boxes, they've recently been spotted on boxes of Ziploc bags, bags of Chex Mix, and boxes of Kleenex. We've also had reports of them on Betty Crocker baking mixes and several kinds of fruit snacks. Check your grocery bags - the Box Top is on Tierra Bonita's Most Wanted List and can earn us up to $20,000 a year!
Cut out the box top symbol, check the expiration date and then send them in to your child’s classroom. Also watch your Albertson’s receipts. Each time you buy ten Box Top items, you’ll find a bonus at the bottom of your receipt.
To see a complete list of participating products, track how much money Tierra Bonita has earned, or create an account with opportunities to earn even more money for Tierra Bonita, check out the Box Tops For Education website.
MyLunchMoney.com
MyLunchMoney.com is a great way to keep track of your student's lunch account balance, and you don't need to fund the account online to take advantage of the benefits. Lunch accounts funded by cash or check to the Food and Nutrition Department are also viewable online. Simply create a login account at MyLunchMoney.com and add your student using his ID number. The ID Number is a 7 digit number, which you get by adding a "1" in front of your student's lunch line PIN. For example, if the PIN they enter is 234567, the id number is 1234567. (This is also the id number that you'll see on school records.) See the TBES Lunch Info page for more details.
Join us on Thursday, October 15th, from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the MPR for Parent Education Night with Susie Koske, who will discussing
How to Help Your Child with Homework. Childcare is available for K-5th graders for $5 per family, with advance sign-up.
All Reflections entries are due by October 16th. Don't forget to submit a competed 
TBES will be hosting a 
Mark your calendars for Tierra Bonita's Open House, Thursday May 21st from 6:15 to 7:15pm.
PTA will be offering Family dinner from Panda Express starting at 5:00 pm before classes open. Watch for more info coming home with your child.
Plan on stopping by the LRC if you're interested in purchasing some gently used books. Julie Peterson, from Food Services, will also open the kitchen up for people who would like to have a look at the facility.
Our next PTA Association Meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2009 at 7:30pm in the LRC (library). All PTA members are
encouraged to come and cast their votes to elect next year's Executive Board members. Please see the 
Please continue to collect Box Tops throughout the summer and return them to school in the fall. You can also
create an account at 
Registration for the 2008-2009 School Year
To kick-off Tierra Bonita's new paperless initiative, the PTA will be trying something entirely new this year. In the past, we've always sent home a "First Day Packet" that explained who we are, what we do, the programs that we fund to improve your students' school experience, and what we do with your generous donations. The paperwork in the packet allowed you to join the PTA, donate to support our school's programs, sign up for volunteer positions, and purchase school directories, yearbooks, and spirit wear.
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