Hello TES Families,
Welcome to week 20 of the school year and The Great Kindness Challenge! This is one of my favorite weeks of the year because it is an opportunity to spread joy and practice random acts of kindness! Research tells us one of the best ways to increase our own happiness is to do things that make other people happy. “In countless studies, kindness and generosity have been linked to greater life satisfaction, stronger relationships, and better mental and physical health—generous people even live longer (Juliana Breines).”
"The Great Kindness Challenge" is an awesome event put on by Kids for Peace Global. Today, each student was given a checklist and challenged to complete 50 random acts of kindness in one week (12 for UTK/K/1st). It’s going to be amazing! All students who complete (or attempt to complete) the challenge will add their handprint to a banner at lunch that says, "Kindness Matters!" which we will proudly display in front of the school. You can even make this a family event, by using the Family Edition, and encourage random acts of kindness at home this week as well- or any week for that matter (attachment below). Thanks for participating and have fun!
UTK enrollment for 2023-2024 School Year!
Tierrasanta Elementary will only be able to accept 24 UTK students. Neighborhood residents only. Those not given spots will be offered spots at neighboring schools (space permitting). Enrollment is handled by the district, not our front office or school site!
Submit your info starting Feb 1 here:
https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/neighborhood_schools_and_enrollment_options/universal_transitional_kindergarten_utk
Any questions please feel to email aherrera@sandi.net (Ms Angela Tierrasanta School Office)
SUMMER PROGRAM:
San Diego Unified’s Extended Learning department is excited to share information on LevelUp Summer 2023 academic program as well as enrichment opportunities for all 9 weeks of summer. Mid-February all currently enrolled district families will begin to receive information about signing your child up for incredible, FREE summer opportunities. We want to make sure that you receive ALL of the information pertaining to LevelUp so please take a moment to ensure that your child’s PowerSchool account has been updated to reflect the current cell phone information in the field.
Our Summer Academic Program will run on the following dates/times:
PrimeTime (free after care) will also be offered for students attending the summer academic program during the following dates/times:
June 20 - July 21: 4.5 hours daily, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
July 24 - August 1: 9.5 hours daily, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Be on the lookout for registration because there are limited spots for the free aftercare!
DONATIONS NEEDED!
Doing a January Clean Out? If you have any Spanish reading books that your child no longer uses or needs we would love your donations! Our Spanish Immersion classes are always growing their classroom libraries and donations are very helpful. Please drop them off at the front office so they can be distributed to the appropriate grade level. Thank you!
COVID TESTING: The district will be ending the weekly covid testing for students at school on Jan. 30th. Any family wishing to test their child at home each week on their own, may pick up free tests from the office.
BUDGET:
In the upcoming weeks we will be receiving our site budget for the next school year (23-24). In anticipation of the budget release, we would love your input on how you feel our site funds would best be spent. We appreciate you taking this brief survey to provide us with feedback as we begin the initial stages of budget planning. Thank you!
Budget Survey: https://forms.gle/TPVbp2mYoDaftwvt8
TRAFFIC & SAFETY REMINDERS:
Please remember that ALL parking lots are closed in the afternoons. You may not enter the parking lots to pick up your children in the afternoon. Please park off campus and walk in to meet your child. The only exception is cars with valid, visible handicap placards that need handicap parking.
In the morning, the main parking lot is open for DRIVE THROUGH AND DROP OFF ONLY. Please do not park in the parking lot in the morning and do not get out of your cars as you drive through. When drivers park and get out of their cars it creates problems for everyone else trying to drop off quickly and keep the lines moving. If you need to get out of your car to assist your child, please park off campus and walk them in.
If you are newer to our school or need a refresher, complete drop off/pick up details can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vb1SPPueeZxGOOtE6_RmMFmBY9Hr9QMAd-auZ3p3m7M/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for helping to make drop off and pick up smooth and safe!!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 23- 27- The Great Kindness Challenge
Jan. 24- Dragon Dance assembly for all students!
Jan. 26- Canyon Hills Cluster Meeting at 6PM via zoom (Meet & Greet Shana Hazan our new Board of Education Member) Zoom: meting ID- 827 0886 5187
Jan. 30- SSC meeting at 2:15 (Topic- budget) Open to all- Join Zoom Meeting
https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/3462773947
Feb. 2- Principal's Chat! 7:45AM in the auditorium for a Q&A with the Principal (Topics: Budget for 23-24 school year and the Spanish Immersion Program)
Volunteers?
If you would like to volunteer on a regular basis you will need to be cleared by our Volunteer Coordinator, Alyson Gore, in the front office. Proof of TB test or an Assessment completed by a health care practitioner is required so please start the process before you plan to actually volunteer. You may contact Ms. Alyson at agore@sandi.net. Click here for the Parent Volunteer Packet and all necessary forms and information!
Stay connected to other TES families on our private PTO Facebook page. Join here if you are not a member already and please remember to keep it positive! https://www.facebook.com/groups/600110760171486/
District Instructional Calendar 2022-23 school year: CLFLX-O (sharpschool.com)
2023-24 School Year: CLFLX-O (sharpschool.com)
In Partnership,
Sally Viavada, Principal
Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Ready to Learn!
