TMA Parent Weekly News
Home of the Stars
November 6, 2020
Thank you for making Ms. Linda's birthday extra special this year!
8:25 Drop off: Please pull forward as far as possible when dropping off. Students DO NOT need to exit their car in front of their assigned gate. They can walk safely behind the orange cones to their entry gate. *Students should have everything they need next to them and ready to exit quickly so as not to hold up the car line.
Adams GATE is open again starting Monday 11/9.
Distance Learning Students returning on 11/9- Please be sure to review the video and information below if your child is returning to campus for hybrid instruction on Nov. 9. These safety measures are in place to keep us all safe and must be followed by all.
Dino Detour UPDATE- Since the Dino Dash is taking a detour this year, TMA will be hosting our very own VIRTUAL Dino Detour! Please join us virtually on Saturday, November 14 @ 9:00 am. https://meet.google.com/pma-afrb-thn?hs=122&authuser=0. Your family can log on, say hello to Dash, and get in some exercise. Wear your Dino Detour shirt that day & show your Tustin spirit! You can officially register at www.dinosaurdash.net
Transfer Season is Coming! If you know of a family interested in TMA, please be sure they don't miss the transfer window for submitting an application. Transfer window is January 11 @ 8am through January 29 @ 3pm. *Please see Transfer Info Sheet Below
Warmly,
Mrs. Carreras
Important Dates to Remember:
November:
11/6-Trimester 1 ends
11/9- Trimester 2 begins
11/14- TMA DINO DETOUR 9:00-10:00 am https://meet.google.com/pma-afrb-thn?hs=122&authuser=0
11/14- TMA Garden Work Day. Reserve your spot by emailing tmagarden@gmail.com
11/16-17 GATE Testing (MPR)
11/18- Panda Express/Yogurtland ALL DAY *Use code below when ordering from Panda
11/20- Report Cards go home
11/11- Veterans Day- NO SCHOOL
11/19- School Site Council Meeting #2 @ 7:45am
11/23-27- Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
December:
12/3- School Picture Day
12/18- Pajama Day "Do-Over"
12/21-1/1- Winter Break- NO SCHOOL
January:
1/5- School Resumes
1/11 @ 8am-1/29 @ 3pm Student Transfer Window *See info sheet below.
Congratulations Camille Ramirez, our Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest Winner!
TMA School Day Schedule
- K= 3 hrs/day
- 1st-3rd= 3 hours + 50 min./day
- 4th-12th= 4 hours/day
Spirit Wear Link is OPEN!
This is a MUST READ! TUSD MENTAL HEALTH NEWSLETTER
Looking for ways to help your child cope during COVID? Are you or your children showing signs of Anxiety? Has your family been impacted financially due to COVID and you need resources? Do you need some parenting tips (Don't we all!) Check out this newsletter: https://www.smore.com/8uwxv
It highlights Shawn Anchor's TED talk. It's worth a listen if you have 5 mins.
Do you want to serve in PTO, but are not sure how?
Unfilled Chairperson Positions:
5th Grade Boys/Guy Stuff Night
5th Grade Girls Tea
School Grant Writer
Dining for Dollars
New Family Mentoring
Team Kids
Use This Link to Order From Panda Express
Earn & Learn is Back!
EARN 3X POINTS!
Hobby Lobby, plus all beauty services and fitness studios.
All other receipts from The Market Place earn five points per dollar spent. To earn 3x points for Hobby Lobby, beauty services and fitness studios, receipts must be dated and submitted between September 1 and October 31, 2020.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Sign up for the TMA Virtual Dino Dash!
Since the Dino Dash is taking a detour this year, TMA will be hosting our very own VIRTUAL Dino Detour! Please join us virtually on Saturday, November 14 @ 9:00 am. https://meet.google.com/pma-afrb-thn?hs=122&authuser=0. Your family can log on, say hello to Dash, and get in some exercise. You might even see Dash around TMA during that time. Wear your Dino Detour shirt that day & show your Tustin spirit!
You can officially register at www.dinosaurdash.net
Use Discount Code: THANKS for 10% off
Packet Pick-Up
Directions for Packet Pick-Up
Illness at School: When must we send a child home?
This information will help you understand when we are required to send a child home from school. We must follow these guidelines in order to keep all of our students and staff as safe as possible, and keep our schools open. *Please see chart below.
For Distance Learning Students Returning to Campus on Nov. 9
Please Read!
Welcome Back video from Mrs. Carreras- It's certainly not professional, but full on info.
Slide Deck w/ Return Plan & Helpful Links- Shared with the PTO Board this morning.
We are preparing for students to return to campus on 9/24. It is critically important for parents to be familiar with the TUSD Opening and Safety Plan. If you have not yet read it in its entirety, please take the time to do so.
Home Wellness Checks- All families are expected to complete a "Wellness Check" prior to coming to school each morning. This Video explains how to conduct your daily wellness check for your child.
Please watch this video with your child- Hand washing video for kids
Covid-19 video for kids TUSD Video for Kids
Our daily schedule will change slightly for all students when Hybrid learning begins on 9/24. Click Here to view the daily schedule for both Hybrid and Virtual students. *Students may enter campus up to 10 minutes prior to their session starting.
Entering/Exiting Campus- Students are assigned to Entry and Exit gates based on the location of their classroom. Please consult this map to determine which entry exit gate your child(ren) will use. *The parking lot will only be available for "drive-thru" drop off for the AM session. AM pick-up and both PM drop-off/pick-up, cars will not be able to enter the driveway, and will need to park on our nearby streets. Please continue to be thoughtful of our neighbors.
Recess will be different than before, so we want parents to have a discussion with your child so they know what to expect. Cohorts of students may not intermingle. This means that when children go to recess, they will remain with their class in an assigned area of the playground. We are not sure if any play equipment will be available other than the jungle gym, which will be wiped down after each recess. I encourage you to brainstorm activities with your child that they can do that does not require sharing equipment, such as 4-corners, hopscotch, sidewalk chalk, jump rope, etc. For the time being, personal play items (with the exception of balls) may be brought to school, but cannot be shared. Please pack one or two small items only in a gallon size or smaller Ziplock bag. *See pictures of recess play zones below. *Equipment requirements will be updated prior to our return date, so stay tuned.
Uniforms- TMA is a uniform school, and the uniform policy will remain in place. *We will provide a grace period, however it is expected that students will be in uniform starting the week of October 5.
Campus access- Only staff and students will be allowed on campus. Yes, this means your children will say goodbye at the gate. Parents may call to make an appointment if you need to visit the office. Only one parent is allowed in the office at a time, so making an appointment will reduce wait time.
Breakfast/Lunch- Grab-n-go lunch will be available at dismissal each day in 3 locations (Adams Gate, driveway entrance & driveway exit). The Federal Govt. has approved a waiver allowing all children to participate if they need at no charge. If you do not want your child to take a lunch upon dismissal, just remind them to not take one.
Tustin Memorial Academy
Email: bcarreras@tustin.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/tustin-memorial
Location: 12712 Browning Ave Santa Ana, California 92705
Phone: 714)730-7546
Facebook: facebook.com/tmapto.org
Twitter: @Tustin_Memorial