TERRAPIN TIMES – November 19, 2021
At Turtleback Elementary School, we empower each other to create, communicate, collaborate and think critically in a community where Character Counts!
DATES TO CALENDAR
11/22–11/26 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BREAK – NO SCHOOL
12/1 Restaurant Night, Rubios CMR (2-8 pm)
12/3 SPIRIT DAY - Pajama Day
12/3 Family Night, outside (4-5 pm)
12/7 Foundation Meeting, Via Zoom (6-7:30 pm)
12/13 5th Grade Band Concert (Parents Only), 8:45 am
12/16 PUSD Board Meeting, Via Zoom (6-8 pm)
12/17 Lost and Found Items Donated to Charity
12/20-12/31 DISTRICT RECESS - NO SCHOOL
UPDATES FROM MR. CARLIN:
Terrapin Families,
I hope you will enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday break with family and friends. It’s a wonderful time to reflect on all that we are thankful for and to model gratitude for our Terrapins.
I want to thank you for creating the time to meet with your child’s teacher for parent teacher conferences! Our staff worked hard to prepare with the intention of creating the best opportunities for growth and success for each and every Terrapin. Please continue to work closely with your child’s classroom teacher throughout the school year.
We return to school Monday, November 29th and there will only be a few weeks of school until our next break in December. You don’t want to miss a minute because these weeks will be jam packed with fun and opportunities!
Each November, I like to focus on appreciation for the month as we have a tremendous amount to be thankful for.
Throughout studies psychologists have shown that in both children and adults, gratitude can have incredible benefits:
· Gratitude increases social connections – which studies show is essential for health and well-being
· Gratitude increases altruism – which is a strong predictor of happiness
· Gratitude decreases depression and improves optimism and positive emotions which in turn increase well-being, boost creativity, benefit relationships, and impact longevity
For more information on the power of gratitude: https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/benefits-gratitude-research-questions/
Cultivate gratitude in your life whenever you can and please continue fostering opportunities for our Terrapins to practice sharing appreciation and gratitude frequently. You will be amazed at how far the impacts of a little gratitude can reach!
Our students and staff continue to work hard everyday! Please make sure to celebrate each and every student daily with love and support throughout the year.
Your positive messages change lives!
Together we make a huge difference!
The luckiest principal in the world,
Adam Carlin
TEN WISE CHOICES
Number Seven: Choose to see the beauty in diversity. I choose to be considerate of those who are different from me. Our world is full of diversity and variety which can make life more beautiful.
-Project Wisdom
Important Reminders:
- Parking lot is for STAFF parking.
- Children always wear helmets while riding bikes, scooters, skateboards etc. to and from school
- Pull all the way forward in all drop off zones
- Do not be on your cell phone during drop off and pick up
- Have your child ready to exit (all materials ready to go) on curb side of vehicle
- Arrange a meeting location for your children after school
- Support students in walking to and from school whenever possible
- Crosswalk in parking lot closed during drop-off and dismissal
- Use one of the two drop off lanes and do not get out of your vehicle
- Parking and walking? Please park on the street off campus and walk Terrapins down the stairs or enter at the west end of the parking lot.
Thank you for your support and partnership!
IMPORTANT: Parent/Guardian Health and Safety Agreement
Please also click on the attached link to fill out the Google Form for the Health and Safety Agreement or click on the attached links for the hard copy and turn into your teacher the first week of school.
Please click on this link: The Parent/Guardian Health and Safety Agreement (Spanish Version) and print/sign a copy for each student to submit to their school at the beginning of the school year.
LOCAL THANKFUL 5K RUN
Thanksgiving Day Thank You Run is Back!
The 12th Annual Thanksgiving Day Thank You Run 5K and Kids 1K is coming back in-person to 4S Ranch Sports Park! We are beyond excited to bring the 5K tradition back to 4S Ranch – Del Sur this Thanksgiving, all while benefiting the ALS Association – Greater San Diego Chapter! The Thank You Run 5K will start on Dove Creek Rd., weave its way around the 4S Ranch Master’s Association trails and finish at the beautiful 4S Ranch Sports Park. Dates/Time
Date: Thursday, November 25, 2021
5K Run: 7:30am
Kids 1K Run: 8:45am
Location: 4S Ranch Sports Park
Registration
$50 | 5K Registration
$25 | Kids 1K Fun Run
Use the code TURTLEBACK10 to save 10%
https://www.sandiegorunningco.com/sdrc_events/thanksgiving-day-thank-you-run-5k/
LOST & FOUND
Our Lost and Found cart is overflowing with water bottles and jackets! Please make sure to check the Lost and Found cart by the front gate for any items your student may be missing. All items left after December 17th will be donated to charity.
TURTLEBACK SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT AMBASSADOR
For more information, please use this link: PARENT AMBASSADOR WEBPAGE
Volunteers on Campus
Per the last board meeting, teachers are now permitted to have two volunteers per day in their classrooms. Before you can volunteer in a classroom, you must meet the following requirements:
- Completed and cleared Megan's Law form
- Signed and dated code of conduct
- ID/ Driver's license (we need to verify your identification when your paperwork is accepted)
- Negative TB test (dated within the last 4 years)
- Proof of Covid vaccination or proof of a negative test within a week of volunteering
The Megan's Law form and Code of Conduct forms are available in the school office. We must have all the required documentation before we can submit the paperwork to the District for clearance. Plan ahead as this clearance process can take up to two weeks.
Please contact our office if you have any questions or want to confirm your current volunteer status.
NEWS FROM YOUR TURTLEBACK EDUCATION FOUNDATION
RELAX AND EAT AT RUBIO’S & RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION! DECEMBER 1st
Take the night off from cooking for some tacos, burritos, or salads and 30% of your purchase will return to Turtleback for programming and enrichment! Order online at www.rubios.com or their mobile app and enter the code "Donate" at checkout or show the attached flyer to the cashier when you order at the store.
Date: December 1, 2021
Time: 2 pm to 8 pm
Location: 12002 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego
COME JOIN IN SOME FAMILY FUN - DECEMBER 3rd 4-5 pm
Get into the spirit of the holidays and join us for some old fashioned family fun. Grab your favorite board game to play with friends, use our outdoor oversized games and enjoy some cocoa and ornament making. Sign up to be posted soon on social media. Thank you to Teeter Realty for sponsoring this opportunity.
GREEN TEAM CONTINUES EVERY TUESDAY SO COME DROP YOUR RECYCLABLES!
Every Tuesday drop your CA-Marked recyclables at the Kindergarten entrance/drop-off circle to help the world and our environment and to raise money for Turtleback! Check out the attached flyer on what recyclables to collect and bring, or for more information visit our website: www.turtlebacker.org/fundraising/recycling.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! JOIN THE SPELLATHON, VALENTINE’S DANCE & AUCTION TEAMS NOW!
Our next events will be here before you know it! Help the Foundation make them happen. We need volunteers willing to solicit auction items, plan parts of the dance, staff the dance, and grade spelling tests. If you can step up for any of these roles, please contact Genni Myles at 858-243-1848 or gsmyles@hotmail.com to be put to work or to learn more.
FEBRUARY AUCTION ITEM COLLECTION
Can you donate to our February Auction? Do you own a business, service, have a skill, or can donate an item? Help bring in auction items for our February 4th Valentine’s Event! Just turn in a donation form (attached at the end of this email) with the item to the office. Our Auction raises money for art, music, hands-on science and campus programming for all Terrapins. Our goal is to make over $5,000 this February.
What do Turtleback families love? Kids Experiences, Dining Out, travel, camps, gift cards! Can you contribute to the Auction? Please contact Genni Myles to join the team! (858-243-1848 or gsmyles@hotmail.com)
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please remember to call the attendance hotline on (858) 673-3967 each day your student is absent from school. Leave the student’s name, date of absence(s), reason for the absence and expected date of return.
We invite you to visit our Turtleback Website to learn more about our campus and any important upcoming information.
Turtleback Elementary School
Turtleback: https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/ES/TBKES/Home
Foundation: http://www.turtlebacker.org