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

6th Graders: Order your Class of 2025 Spirit Wear!

For 6th Grade ONLY! Order your Class of 2025 6th Grade t-shirts and sweatshirts by Friday, December 20 (last day of school before winter break).  https://turtlerockpta.org/Packet/6thGrade ... 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

UCI Basketball Outing: Saturday, January 25, 7pm

Come join us watch UCI Men’s Basketball face off against Hawaii on Saturday, January 25! Tip-Off is scheduled for 7pm.  Ticket purchase link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Turtlerock2 Update: Any kids that want to stay for a postgame group photo will need to fill out and sign this waiver . There will also be a chance to sign these at the event. ... 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

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 5-9.  We will celebrate our teachers and staff every day! to let them know they are awesome! Look for your Teacher’s Favorite Things List and Amazon wish list or reach out to your room parent to help you! The  PTA  has provided a suggested theme for each day.   MONDAY - Favorite flower or plant.  Whether real or homemade, each flower is going to be as unique as the students in our class and makes a really fun bunch.  TUESDAY - School supply.   Can pick from their Amazon wish list or printer paper is ... read full article

General Assembly PTA Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 6pm

Come join us for our fourth General Assembly meeting of the year on Thursday, March 20, 6pm ! This meeting will take place in person at the Turtle Rock MUB . This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and get involved with PTA programs at our school. We will be electing our executive board for 2025-2026. Also, our guest speaker Ms. Kimberly Snowden, the principal at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, will share information about the transition from elementary to middle school. We hope to see you there! ... read full article

Zoom Pizza Night is Thursday, February 6!

It’s that time of year again for PTA’s popular Zoom Pizza Night ! Please save the date for this fun evening, when you can purchase pizza kits to prepare and enjoy at home, and join your fellow Turtle Rock families virtually, while everyone prepares and bakes their pizzas, led by our principal, Mr. Stonebarger! The pizza kits are sold online ahead of the event and will be available for pick up in front of the school between 4 and 5pm on the evening of the event. The Zoom party will begin at 6pm and the link will be shared as ... 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

May PTA General Assembly Meeting

Our last PTA Meeting of the year will be held in person on Tuesday, May 20, 6pm in the MPR. Our guest speaker will be Officer Rick Gramer. Please plan to attend to hear his presentation on school safety, and learn how you can be involved in PTA events for the next school year! ... read full article

Jogathon Update: Thank You!!

Thank you to all of our Turtle Rock families for making Jogathon such a huge success!! We hope the kids enjoyed participating in our Bubble Run. All donations are used to fund the many programs that PTA supports, such as field trips, STEM program, student assemblies, teacher's classroom and student enrichment supplies, our PE program and much more. We are very thankful for our Turtle Rock Elementary community.  ... read full article

Purchase your Yearbook today!

Purchase  Yearbooks  Online Don't forget to order your  yearbook !  Softcover and hardcover  yearbooks  are available for purchase here:  https://www.treering.com/ purchase?PassCode= 101663184877574 There will not be any  yearbooks  available for purchase when online orders arrive the last week of school. TreeRing also offers two FREE custom pages that parents can create online. These are pages that only appear in your student’s book and must be finalized at  www.treering.com  before April 24. Additional pages can be purchased for a fee.    Yearbook  Recognition Ads Yearbook  recognition ads are now available for purchase this year at  TreeRing online .  They are $50 ... read full article

Yearbook Cover Art Contest

Submit your cover art for the yearbook! This year the theme is " Limitless " and entries must be submitted by Monday, April 7, 2:30pm . Artwork must be done only by the student. Submit entries to the front office with artwork inside a large envelope (do not fold artwork!) with student's name, grade, and teacher labeled on the envelope. Please also write student's name on the back IN PENCIL. Entries may also be submitted online (please send in a high-quality scan of the artwork, do not take a picture ).   See  flyer  for more guidelines. ... read full article

Irvine Junior Games: Register NOW!

Attention 4th-6th graders: Irvine Junior Games are back! It will be held on Sunday, May 4th at Irvine High School. For those of you who are new to the games, it is a track and field event where students get an opportunity to compete against other students throughout the district. This is a great experience that encourages students to be active while coming together to represent our school and support a great cause. All proceeds go to support the Irvine Children’s Fund. To register, click on the link below. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Lezak ( erinlezak@iusd.org ).  Click ... read full article

2025 Jogathon: Rockin' Bubble Run!!

We have rescheduled our Jogathon to Wednesday, April 9 due to the rain forecasted for this week.  This year we are having a Rockin' Bubble Run to fundraise for all the programs that PTA supports, including classroom materials, physical education & STEM programs at our school. Visit our Jogathon page for instructions on how you can donate and be involved! Also, if you'd like to help us plan this event, please join us at our weekly Jogathon Planning Meetings, on Thursday at 8am in the MPR. Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please email jogathon@turtlerockpta.org Sign Up Genius links ... read full article

Hoops Classic - Register Now!

March 14-16 will be the annual Tournament of Champions Hoops Classic Tournament. All 3rd-6th graders (girls and boys) are welcome to be part of our Turtle Rock Elementary teams competing against other IUSD schools. No prior experience is necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with kids outside of school, try a new sport and show Turtle Rock spirit! It will be a fun day of watching Turtle Rock and all the schools compete! Each team must have a minimum of 9 players and at least one volunteer coach. Practices will start in February and are typically held on ... read full article

Jogathon Planning

We are excited to kick off preparations for this year’s Jogathon, one of our school’s most important and fun-filled fundraising events! Your involvement and support play a critical role in making this event a success. To organize and plan effectively, we’d like to invite you to join our Jogathon Committee meetings. Starting in January, meetings will take place every other Tuesday at 8:00 AM in the MPR (Multi-Purpose Room). These meetings are a great opportunity to contribute ideas, collaborate with other parents, and help shape an exciting event for our students. Whether you have a few hours to spare or ... read full article

6th Grade Guy Stuff: Tuesday, January 14

All 6th grade boys are invited to attend this talk with their parent or trusted adult. Please join for an informative conversation that celebrates growing up. Food will be served. RSVP to smhsmh315@gmail.com by Sunday, January 12. ... 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

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

6th Grade Promotion yard signs

Attention 6th Grade parents! "Class of 2025" yard signs are now available for purchase ($12) for your student. Orders must be placed online at this link:   https://turtlerockpta.org/ Packet/6thGrade/   Order your yard sign by Friday, April 25, 11:59pm . Signs will be distributed in early May at school. No extras will be ordered, so please place your order now.  ... read full article

5th Grade Girl Talk: Wednesday, January 15, 5pm

5th Grade Girl Talk is an evening that celebrates growing into womanhood. It is a health education program that began in IUSD in the spring of 1989. We invite 5th Grade girls and a mom or trusted adult in their lives to attend. RSVP using this link by Sunday, January 12. ... 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

We are looking for leaders! PTA Board Positions for the School Year 2025-2026

Make a positive impact at our school! The following positions need to be filled for the 2025-26 school year! Our school’s PTA is preparing to fill some very important roles for next year's PTA Executive Board. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact one of our current board members or the head of our nominating committee, Michelle Yi (parliamentarian@turtlerockpta.org). See flyer or read below for the open positions and a description of their responsibilities. If you are interested in any of these positions, please fill out this Google Form . President: Serves as the official contact, communicator ... read full article

TOC Winter Bowl Flag Football - Register Now!

January 25 will be the annual Tournament of Champions Winter Bowl Flag Football tournament at Great Park. All 3rd-6th graders (girls and boys) are welcome to be part of our Turtle Rock Elementary teams competing against other IUSD schools. No prior football experience is necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with kids outside of school, try a new sport and show Turtle Rock spirit! It will be a fun day of watching Turtle Rock and all the schools compete!  Each team must have a minimum of 9 players and at least one volunteer coach. Practices will start in ... 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

2025-2026 Turtle Rock PTA Executive Board Nominees

The PTA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce The Slate for the Turtle Rock PTA Board for 2025-2026. The Nominating Committee has nominated the following PTA members for the positions listed below, and the official election will take place at the next PTA General Assembly meeting on March 20.  2025-2026 Turtle Rock PTA Executive Board Nominees Sean Chalaki - President Kristy Hoag - Executive Vice President Kathy Gorelick - VP Membership  Stacy Hoffman - VP Family Events Leslie Perez Mendoza - VP Fundraising Ann (Huichung) Hsu - Secretary  Erica Sutton - Corresponding Secretary Kim-Yen Hackett - Financial Secretary Vivian Liu ... 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