TIJERAS CREEK ELEMENTARY

We are in the process of putting together a school site council.  This council is an advisory committee that addresses needs within the school.  It is made up of 5 parents, 3 teachers, myself and a classified staff member.  I will be sending out a nomination form if you are interested in the position.  It is a two year position.   The need that will be our chief focus will be to improve school attendance. We are currently on a state list for absenteeism in the areas of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged (SED) and Special Education (SPED).  Our goal is to improve our attendance.  The council would help in providing a plan to do this.  If you are interested in being on this council please feel free to reach out to me.  I will have nomination forms and further information on the election process later this next week. 

 

I went into each classroom this week and talked about our I-Ready math incentive which includes a necklace and brag tags.  See below the criteria for these brag tags.

The second STEM class occurred this week.  Students were designing key rings, creating pathways for Spheros, using code-go mice to program following an obstacle course and designing a track that allows Hot Wheels cars to travel the greatest distance on a track.   We have more fun activities scheduled for next week.   We will be having an egg drop and more next week.  Stay tuned. 

 

All the great things are simple, and many more can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy and hope.   Winston Churchill

 Let’s have a great week!

 

Join us in celebrating the change in season and welcome in spring! All students are encouraged to dress in their grade level color on Friday March 31st to make a giant school wide rainbow. Please check the colors below and do your best to have your scholar participate in another fun spirit day. 

 

ü  7-8 Week Programs

ü  Classes run one day a week, Monday-Thursday (unless speficied otherwise) 

Tijeras Creek

Session 4: Mar 27th – May 25th  

                       

 

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M - Th | 8:30AM – 4:00PM   F | 8:30AM -12:30PM

       

Welcome toCUSD’s Pre-Adolescent/Adolescent Development Support Website. It is a resource for you, the parent of a 4th-8th grade child. It is designed to help educate parents on what to expect as your child navigates pre-adolescence and adolescence. The main goal is to help you understand what you need to know about hygiene, puberty, menstruation, and familial communication to help ensure that you feel confident when communicating with your child regarding these subjects. Biological, as well as social-emotional issues will be the main focus. This website is full of resources to assist you in navigating this journey with your child. Enjoy exploring!  Clickhere to access the website.

 

Kids Run the OC is a health and nutrition program involving over 100 schools across Orange County ending with a culminating event of a 1-mile race on May 6th. TC Trail Blazers Race Team is open to grades 1-5 and will practice one lunch per week. Our first practice is Monday 2/13 and will continue every Tuesday through May 6th after that. To practice at school, please turn in the Pledge Sheet from your child's Friday Folder. To race on May 6th you must register at https://kidsruntheoc.org/

Webinar Series: Culturally Inclusive Teaching in the Garden 

Earlier this month, KidsGardening kicked off a new six-part webinar series that is exploring ways to celebrate and center culture through garden-based learning. Part One taught how to honor diversity and inclusion and Part Two discussed honoring Native American, Hawaiian, and Alaska Native culture in gardens. The recordings for these can be foundhere. Upcoming topics include:

Clickhere to learn more!

 

 

There are many classified career opportunities available in CUSD, if you or someone you know is looking for employment, please let them know. There are also sub opportunities for parents should you choose to help out in open positions until they are filled, see Cassie Pinon in the front office for more information.

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Don’t forget to bring in your recycling! We are having classroom contests for the “most recycling” winners. We can ONLY accept CA CRV aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Please NO glass or trash recycling. Let your child's teacher know the amount that you are turning in so they can track it. And please use white or clear trash bags. 

 

The expectation is that we arrive ready for school and in line on the blacktop by 7:45.  We have supervision that begins at 7:30.  Coming after 7:45, makes the students late and they can miss out on valuable instruction.  Please do your best to be on time.

At pick up, we want to make sure that we are not parking in the street so as not to block the cars coming into the parking lot.  It helps with the flow of traffic.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

Today we announced our final prizes for our most successful Jog-A-Thon in Tijeras Creek history!  Thank you to our incredible Tijeras Creek Community for your support and generosity!  

Congratulations to our winners and thank you for all of your generous donations!

TO CELEBRATE OUR HUGE SUCCESS:  PTA will bring in an INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE on April 20th for all students to enjoy!

We've raised enough to pay for 2 Tiger Time Teachers AND fencing!  If you have questions about fencing or any other funding, please join us at our next PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING on Friday, April 14th at 1 pm.

 

Due to our voting schedule, our PTA Association Meetings have been rescheduled for March and April.  Please save the date and join us:

 

Get your dancing shoes ready! This special night is for all of our daughters and their loved ones! There will be lots of music, dancing, sweet treats and more! To purchase your tickets, please visit https://tcdaddydaughterdance.cheddarup.com

Interested in helping plan the Father/Daughter Dance? Please email mamamelfed@gmail.com.

 

We will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, April 17th - Friday, April 21st.  The book fair will be open daily from 7:20-7:45 am, during recesses and for 30 minutes after school.  We will also be open during Open House on Wednesday, April 19th and for Books and Breakfast on Tuesday, April 18th (7:00 am - 7:45 am)

We will also be holding a Book Auction!  This fun event features books selected by each of our teachers.  The winning bid will win the book with a special message from that teacher.

During the Book Auction, we will be auctioning off our REMAINING PARKING SPOT to the highest bidder!  If you've been waiting for a chance to have a guaranteed parking spot at school for a year, this is your last chance!  Look for more details coming soon!

 

Congratulations to the following individuals who were nominated to the PTA Executive Board for the 2023/2024 School Year.  If there are any questions or discussion, please feel free to email thetcespta@gmail.com.  The board will be voted in at our next PTA Association (rescheduled) on Friday, April 14th at 1pm.  

 

Want to help in the Trading Post?! Sign up on our sign up genius for a 1 hour shift! You must be a Tier 2 Volunteer with Capistrano to volunteer. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A8A723A7FB6-tigers2

 

Order your Yearbooks today! To order:

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Have any photos you would like to send our yearbook editor to include in the yearbook? Send your pictures to1tcyearbook2020@gmail.com. We would love to include your first day of school photos, photos from Be a Buddy Week, sibling or friend photos.

 

The Tijeras Creek PTA is hard at work on creating some awesome new events for our school community!  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and save the dates!  We are updating regularly with PTA and school events so you won’t want to miss it!

 https://www.facebook.com/tijerascreekelementarypta/