Terrapin Times eBulletin

TERRAPIN TIMES – May 25, 2018
At Turtleback Elementary School, we empower each other to create, communicate, collaborate and think critically in a community where Character Counts!
 
DATES TO CALENDAR 5/28                MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL
5/29                Last day of Green Team Recycling
5/31                Kindergarten Performance, 5:15 p.m. (Garden)
6/5                   Foundation Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (Collab)
6/7                   Field Day
6/7                   2^nd Grade Performance, 6:00 p.m. (MPR)
6/8                   Shrek Performance, 6:30 p.m. (MPR)
6/12                5^th Grade Promotion, 9:00 a.m. (MPR)
6/14                Last Day of School - Early Dismissal at 11:35/11:45 a.m.
6/14                Lost and Found donated to Charity
6/15-6/21     TBKES Office Hours:  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Thank you and Thank you!!!
First of all I would like to thank ALL our parent volunteers for the many, many hours you have contributed to make Turtleback the amazing school it is.  We absolutely could not provide the variety of awesome programs you run as well as those behind the scene volunteers who help the teachers and staff. 
 
The second thank you is for completing our Homework Survey!  We had an incredible 44% complete the survey.  That is AWESOME!  Survey completion at 25% is considered a great response.  Our School Site Council reviewed the entire survey at our meeting yesterday afternoon.  We noticed a very positive trend based on the changes we put into place after our survey last year.  We also found some very useful information that will help us as we make adjustments to our homework for next year. 
 
I hope you all have a great Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to all who serve our country! 
 
Warm Regards,
Ann Auten
Principal
 
 
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND MOBILE PHONE/DEVICE USE
Turtleback Parents,  
I am in the middle of doing my master’s thesis on elementary school students and mobile devices.  Many students and parents in the upper grades have already participated, but I need more parents to participate before I can really examine the data.  The purpose of this study is to gather insight into behaviors and experiences elementary-aged students have with mobile devices, their feelings on school policy related to devices including cell phones, as well as how the use of personal mobile devices by students may affect their social relationships and impact their academic success.  The goal is to collect data on elementary school students since the average age of cell phone ownership continues to get younger and younger. The school may also use the information to guide future parent education nights.
 
Since I am conducting the research through California State University San Marcos, I do need you to provide a consent form (that is very formal based on university regulations) to be part of the survey.  Here is the link.  Please print out the last page and sign.  Your child can turn it into their teacher.  (If your student is in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, and they haven’t taken the survey, then feel free to give them consent to take the student survey and I will coordinate with their teacher to have them participate next week. The consent is on the same form.
 
Once you have signed the consent form, then follow this link directly to the parent survey:
https://bit.ly/2HsoxLK
 
I appreciate your input and support.
Ms. Capriola-Juza
4th grade teacher
                                   
 
ORDER YOUR 2017-2018 YEARBOOK!
Order your yearbook today. The cost is $35 per copy. Yearbooks will be distributed to students in June. You can pay online via http://turtlebacker.org/yearbook/  You can also pay via check made payable to Turtleback Education Foundation and submit it with a yearbook form that can be found in the office.
 
CONTINUING STUDENT REGISTRATION
Thank you so much to everyone that returned their Continuing Student Registration in such a timely manner!  If we have not received your paperwork, you will receive a Connect Ed message next week.   We are already full in several grade levels for 2018-19 from our Continuing Students so it is imperative that all Continuing Registration paperwork is received before school ends. 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE- 2^nd GRADE’S JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH SONG—THURSDAY, JUNE 7^TH IN THE MPR
Enjoy a selection of songs from around the world as the 2^nd grade performs favorites from Europe, Australia, Africa, North America and South America.  You will want to get up and dance with us!  2^nd grade families should now be deciding what costumes represent their ethnicities.  More information to follow.
 
SAVE THE DATE—DON’T BE A DONKEY, JOIN US ON FRIDAY, JUNE 8^TH FOR THE CYT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM’S PERFORMANCE OF SHREK!
Come join in on the family friendly fun in the MPR at 6:30pm and laugh out loud as Donkey, Shrek, Fiona, Fairytale Creatures and more entertain through song and dance in this mini-show.  Support your twenty Turtleback friends and check out if you might want to participate next year (for 2-5 graders).  For more information contact Genni Myles at 858-243-1848.
 
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Please make sure to keep money in your student’s lunch account if they are buying lunch.  It is critical that all outstanding accounts are settled before school ends. If you need to know the amount your student owes please contact the office. 
 
SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM FOR TURTLEBACK STUDENTS
Two Turtleback teachers, Sabrina Kastrup and April Leslie, are offering a summer learning program at the 4S Ranch Library.  The program will be held for four weeks beginning the fourth week of June. Classes will be in the afternoon between the hours of 1:00-5:00 depending upon interest and need.  Sessions will be 55 minutes long and will focus on reading/writing, or math, or you can sign up for both.
 
Primary Grades (children currently in Kindergarten-2nd grade) and Upper Grades (children currently in 3rd-5th grade) will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays June 26th- July 19th.
 
The cost for the eight classes is $200.
 
To sign up, email kastrupleslie@gmail.com and tell us your preferred subject and times.
 
We look forward to working with your child this summer!
 
Sincerely,
Sabrina Kastrup
April Leslie
 
TURTLEBACK OFFICE HOURS
Summer hours for our school office will be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and start on Friday June 15^th through Thursday June 21^st.  The Turtleback office will be closed for summer starting on June 22^nd through August 7^th The office will reopen on Wednesday, August 8^h and will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily through Tuesday, August 21^st.
Regular office hours will resume beginning Wednesday, August 22^nd.
New Summer Enrollment will take place at the District Office July 2^nd through July 27^th. 
 
LOST AND FOUND
Please check the lost and found for any items that may belong to your student(s) before leaving school for the summer.  All items left at the end of the day on June 14^th will be donated to charity.
 
EARN MONEY FOR TURTLEBACK
Did you know that you can earn money for our school just by doing your everyday shopping? Here’s how:

• Amazon: Click any of the Amazon ads on the Turtleback Education Foundation website and complete your Amazon purchase.
• Benefit Mobile: Download the Benefit app, create an account, and purchase or redeem digital gift cards from your mobile device.
• Ralphs:  Register your card online and designate Turtleback under Community Rewards.
• Box Tops for Education: Clip the Box Top from any products you purchase and return it to the school.
• Kroger: Register your Plus Card online and select Turtleback Elementary in the Community Rewards section.
• Shoparoo: Download Shoparoo App in your Apple or Android smart phone, create an account and choose Turtleback as your school.

 
        
STAY CONNECTED
Follow us on social media:
INSTAGRAM:      @turtlebackfoundation
FACEBOOK:        Turtleback Education Foundation
NEW WEBSITE: http://www.turtlebacker.org/
 
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Please be sure to maintain a positive balance in your student’s lunch account.  You can put money into your student’s account in the school office or set up an account online at myschoolbucks.com. 
Turtleback Elementary School
Turtleback: www.powayusd.com/tbkes
Foundation: http://www.turtlebacker.org