First PTA General Assembly

Join us for coffee with Principal Stonebarger and meet other Turtle Rock parents at the first Parent Teacher Association (PTA) General Assembly meeting of this school year! Thursday, September 26, 8am in the MPR New date: Wednesday, October 9, 8am in the MPR ... read full article

Fall Festival

Fall Festival will be Friday, October 18, 5-7pm! Please sign up to volunteer or donate candy for our event: Fall Festival Volunteer - Click Here Candy Drop-off 10/15 - 10/18 Tuesday - Friday 7:30-8:00 am  To support our Trick-or-Treat Walk we need tons of candy and treats for over 700+ kids! Please drop off a bag of candy during morning drop-off. Simply hand your bag out of the car window and an excited student will be there to Thank You!   PreK and Kinder Grade Candy Drop-off - Click Here 1st and 2nd Grade Candy Drop-off - Click Here 3rd ... read full article

Last call for Spirit Wear!!!

If you haven’t been able to stop by our spirit wear table, or you came by and we didn’t have your size, now is your chance to get everything you need. And it’s easier than ever! All youth and adult sizes are available! So parents and grandparents can all get their gear too! There is no shipping fee. Orders will be delivered directly to the school and sent home with your child. The ordering window will close Tuesday, Oct. 1st, at 5:00pm . This is the last opportunity to order exactly what you want for spirit wear. Sweatshirts and t-shirts ... read full article

Movie Night! Friday, September 20

Please join us for the annual Turtle Rock Family  Movie   Night , presented by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)! It will be a fun evening to enjoy a movie on the upper grade lawn. Kona Ice and Street Tawa Halal Food Trucks will be selling food onsite and our 6 th graders will be selling snacks and drinks. PTA will be selling new Turtle Rock spirit wear and we look forward to meeting you!    Come out and join us at 5pm. Movie starts around 7pm (when it's dark enough). ... read full article

Yearbook Sale!

The PTA has opened orders for the 2024-25 yearbook! Both a softcover (for $28) and hardcover (for $31.91) version are being offered this year, through the publisher Tree Ring. There is a sale that ends October 31 for 10% off (ends 11:59PM on 10/31), so please take advantage of the discounted price while it is available. https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101663184877574 ... read full article

Fall Membership Pledge Drive

Our Fall Membership Pledge Drive is now going on through September 30 ! Deadline has been extended through Friday, October 4! PTA Members get discounted to our Fall Festival which will be on October 18.  For details, see our Membership Drive Flyer To become a PTA Member for 2024-25, start here . Membership FAQs See how your class is doing in our class competition ! The top class in each grade will win a popsicle party and a prize for their teacher! ... read full article

Regal Movie Tickets: Support our PTA!

Do you plan on going to the movies over the holiday season?  25% of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle you purchase will be donated back to Turtle Rock Elementary School, when you buy via our fundraising sales page. Treat yourself, your friends, and family to an unforgettable movie night in support of a great cause!  Grab your tickets here:  https://www.groupraise.com/oc/52326 ... read full article

Harvest Cup Update

Dec. 6 and 7 will be the annual Tournament of Champions  HARVEST CUP SOCCER  tournament at the Great Park.   Registration has been extended through November 10th  for 3rd -6th graders to be part of Turtle Rock Elementary teams competing against other IUSD schools.  Each team must have a minimum of  13 players and at least one coach .  No prior soccer experience necessary.   Coaches Needed!  Turtle Rock is looking for coaches for the following teams: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys 5th and 6th grade girls This is a fantastic way to show school spirit and support our teams! Coaches can ... read full article

Yogurtland Dine Out!

Mark your calendars! Our first dine out of the school year will be at Yogurtland on Friday, September 13 (all day).   At 4187 Campus Dr location only.  Mention Turtle Rock Elementary and 20% will be given back to our school! ... read full article

Join the PTA Board!

Help make a difference at our school! We have some positions on our PTA Executive Board available for this school year. Email president@turtlerockpta.org for more information about these opportunities. Executive Vice President (work closely with the President and leads planning and implementation of the annual PTA calendar and budget) VP Family Events (lead committee for planning large family events such as Fall Festival) VP Communications (coordinate multiple avenues of parent communication) ... read full article

Annual Gift Drive

It is time for our annual gift drive! During this season of happiness and gratitude, we wanted to support some of our Turtle Rock families and help them have a wonderful holiday season. With your help and support we can make sure that everyone in our Turtle Rock family feels loved and blessed this holiday season.  For a grade level wish list, please see the flyer that will be coming home both digitally and in the conduit, by your child's teacher. If you would like to order direct from Amazon and have a gift delivered straight to the school, please ... read full article

PTA Meeting: General Assembly November 21, 5pm on Zoom

Our November General Assembly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 5pm on Zoom. Link will be emailed out later. The meeting will feature a presentation "Understanding Standards Based Grading" given by Principal Stonebarger and Assistant Principal O'Connell. ... read full article

Yearbook parent volunteer meeting

We will have a yearbook parent volunteer meeting on Wednesday, November 6 at 8am in the MPR . The meeting is open to all parents who are interested in helping out with our school yearbook. Please make sure to attend if you are the designated yearbook volunteer for your child’s class.  If you'd like to help with the yearbook and can't make the meeting, please reach out to Christie at yearbook@turtlerockpta.org ... read full article

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

We are excited to offer businesses an opportunity to partner with our school community through our Corporate Sponsorship Program. Please see our flyer for details and contact Vicky at fundraisingVP@turtlerockpta.org with any questions. ... read full article

Reflections, Entry Deadline Extended to October 14

This year's Reflections' theme is "Accepting Imperfection". Our entry deadline has been extended to Monday, October 14 . Reflections Guidelines Submission Form Questions? Interested in helping our Reflections coordinator? Email Jasmine at reflections@turtlerockpta.org ... read full article

Welcome!

Dear Turtle Rock Families, Welcome to an exciting new school year at Turtle Rock! Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we’re thrilled to have you as part of our community. The PTA has been busy planning a variety of fun and enriching activities, and we can’t wait to share them with you and your family! Our goal this year is to create memorable experiences for our students and to build a strong, supportive community among our families. Here’s a glimpse of what we have planned: Family Movie Night:  A cozy evening under the stars, perfect for ... read full article

Tours for New Families!

Attention new families! Please meet us on Friday, August 16, 4pm at the lunch tables for a tour of the campus.  ... read full article

PTA Survey

We want your feedback! Please fill out our PTA survey for 2023-24 to help us plan our programs for next year. https://forms.gle/zKfP3xwdS95ivxVCA (in English) https://forms.gle/poNLrDZ1ouvEZdZTA (in Chinese) ... read full article

Dine Out: Mendocino Farms

Date: Tuesday November 19, 2024 from 2pm-9pm. Take a break from cooking and pick up some yummy food at Mendocino Farms! Order online for pickup or delivery using the promo code or show the flyer in the restaurant, and they'll donate 30% of the order back to our school! Share this with your family and friends too!  Promo code: GIVEBACK (4187 Campus Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 location only) ... read full article

Teacher Amazon Wish Lists

For families wishing to provide additional school supplies for Turtle Rock teachers throughout the year, we have compiled our teachers' Amazon Wish Lists (including for PE, Counselors, and Education Specialists) and Donors Choose projects. Information about our Library Birthday Book Club can also be found on the same page.  Teacher Wish Lists ... read full article

Tournament of Champions

Each year, Turtle Rock competes against the other elementary schools in Irvine Unified in the OC Tournament of Champions.  The OC Tournament of Champions is a collection of 4 separate sports tournaments throughout the year. The competitions begin as young as 3rd grade.     We are looking for parent volunteers to coach Flag Football and Basketball.  If you are interested please fill out the google form at the link below.  https://forms.gle/ inSSiUGTWMrGA2ep9   If you have questions please email this year's coordinator Renaldo Lawson at  toccoordinatorturtlerock@ gmail.com .   Sign up for the Tournament(s) of your choice at the link ... read full article