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Valentine's Treats for Staff | 2/9/2024 | 2/14/2024 |
Valentine's Treats for StaffLet's show our whole Turtle Rock Staff we love and appreciate them on Valentine's Day! We have so many wonderful Staff helping our kids (Classroom Teachers, Art, Music and Science Teachers, PE Coaches, Yard Monitors during recess and lunch, Front Office Staff, and our Custodians). On your next grocery or Costco run, consider grabbing a small treat and drop it off at the front office THIS MONDAY, TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY. Below is a link to sign up but you can also bring any treat without signing up.Together, Let's Fill Their Lunchroom With Love! Thank you for your support! Please label ... read full article |
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General Assembly Meeting, Thursday, January 18, 5pm on Zoom | 1/17/2024 | 1/19/2024 |
General Assembly Meeting, Thursday, January 18, 5pm on ZoomOur 3rd General Assembly Meeting of the year is on Thursday, January 18, 5pm on Zoom. Join us to hear about our Nominating Committee and upcoming PTA events. Mr. Stonebarger will be our guest speaker! Zoom link went out via Parent Square on Wednesday. You may also access link here (must be logged in). ... read full article |
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Jog-A-Thon 2024: Save the Date for March 20! | 1/12/2024 | 3/21/2024 |
Jog-A-Thon 2024: Save the Date for March 20!This is our biggest fundraiser of the school year! Kids loved the Jog-A-Thon last year so we are bringing it back! Let's meet our Goal of $50,000 Together! Click here for everything about Jogathon 2024! The Jogathon is only 1 week away and it is 100% run by parent volunteers. There are many tasks that can be completed from home, in addition to day-of volunteering on site. The Jogathon Committee meets every Tuesday 8-9am right after drop off in the MPR. Feel free to drop by when you can. What can you do now? Block off March ... read full article |
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Zoom Bedtime Stories (date change) | 12/5/2023 | 12/7/2023 |
Zoom Bedtime Stories (date change)Zoom Bedtime Stories will take place on Wednesday, December 6, 7pm. Zoom link can be found here (must be logged in), or in your email from the school. ... read full article |
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Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament | 11/3/2023 | 11/10/2023 |
Harvest Cup Soccer TournamentHarvest Cup is a soccer tournament for students in Grades 3-6, and will be held this year at Great Park on December 1-3. If your child would like to participate, please register by Friday, November 3 at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/harvest-cup/ We still need a coach for a 4th grade team! If you are interested in coaching, please email turtlerockHC@hotmail.com ... read full article |
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PTA General Assembly Meeting, Friday 9/27, 8am | 9/27/2023 | 9/29/2023 |
PTA General Assembly Meeting, Friday 9/27, 8amOn Friday, 9/29, at 8:00 am we will have our first PTA General Assembly of the year. Please join us at the school Multipurpose Room (MPR) to be a part of the PTA discussion and our plans for the year. The agenda for the meeting is: Call to Order & Welcome Approval of May Minutes Approval of May/June Treasurer’s Report Approval of 2023-2024 Budget President’s Update Principal’s Update ... read full article |
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Family Movie Night! Friday, September 15 | 9/11/2023 | 9/16/2023 |
Family Movie Night! Friday, September 15Family Movie Night is September 15, 2023, 5:30pm (Movie will start at dusk)! PTA is excited to sponsor our first family event on the evening of Friday, September 15th! We will have a large movie screen on the upper playground featuring The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Feel free to bring blankets or chairs to sit on, and come at 5:30pm to reserve your spot and have a picnic dinner. Mr. Falafel and Kona Ice food trucks will be onsite selling food. We hope to see you there! ... read full article |
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Fall Festival is Friday, October 13, 2023, 5:00-7:00 pm | 10/3/2023 | 10/13/2023 |
Fall Festival is Friday, October 13, 2023, 5:00-7:00 pmEach year the PTA organizes this exciting event for all students and their families. There are tons of fun activities including Inflatable Games, Family Dance Party with Live DJ, Trunk-or-Treat, Cake-Walk Games, Teacher Dunk-Tank and Food Trucks! Come dressed in your Halloween Costumes and be ready for lots of fun! Tickets sales are open online now! Each child (ages Pre-K and up) requires a ticket, and it allows for enjoyment of all attractions. Parents and adult family members are free. Pre-Purchase Tickets: We encourage you to pre-purchase tickets in advance of the event. For more info about the event and ... read full article |
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Zoom Pizza Night | 1/12/2024 | 1/31/2024 |
Zoom Pizza NightWe are bringing back Zoom Pizza Night ! Join our principal, Mr. Stonebarger, and fellow Turtle Rock students to bake pizzas together virtually! Pizza kits must be ordered online in advance . Order deadline is Monday, January 29 at 10am. Each kit is $20 and includes 2 toppings chosen at pick up time (based on availability). One kit will feed an average of 2 people. 20% will be donated back to Turtle Rock PTA Kits will be available for pick up at school on Wednesday, January 31 from 4-5pm . Join us at 6pm on Zoom (link will also be ... read full article |
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Book Fair 11/27-12/1 | 11/20/2023 | 12/2/2023 |
Book Fair 11/27-12/1The Book Fair runs from November 27 – December 1 . Students will be allowed to browse and purchase books during their library time as well as recess and lunch that week. Cash, credit, debit, Apple pay, or book fair gift cards will all be accepted. Book fair gift cards are an easy payment method that won’t get lost in a backpack. Buy them online for use at both our in-person and online fair. If you are unable to purchase in person, the online Book Fair is open now through December 1. Students can create wish lists to share with ... read full article |
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PTA General Assembly Meeting, Thursday 11/16, 5pm on Zoom | 11/14/2023 | 11/19/2023 |
PTA General Assembly Meeting, Thursday 11/16, 5pm on ZoomGeneral Assembly Meeting: Thursday, Nov 16, 5PM (via Zoom) Joshua Razo and Elena Perez, Resource Counselors will speak regarding the support services and program for students. ... read full article |
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Yearbook Cover Art Contest | 3/3/2024 | 3/3/2024 |
Yearbook Cover Art ContestYearbook Cover Art Contest: The theme is "Our Time to Shine" - more info coming soon! Check back here for guidelines and rules. Deadline will be Wednesday, March 27 . ... read full article |
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Dine Out Fundraiser: Sgt Pepperoni's | 2/12/2024 | 2/26/2024 |
Dine Out Fundraiser: Sgt Pepperoni'sCome join us at Sgt Pepperoni's on Monday, February 26, 4-8pm for our Dine Out Fundraiser! Mention Turtle Rock Elementary when you dine-in, takeout, or order delivery at Sgt Pepperoni's in Irvine (4533 Campus Dr), and 20% will be given back to our school! ... read full article |
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Yearbooks are 10% off in October! | 10/19/2023 | 10/31/2023 |
Yearbooks are 10% off in October!We are excited to start taking orders for our 2023-24 yearbook! We are offering both a softcover (for $24) and hardcover (for $27.91) version 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. To purchase, follow the link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101663184877574 For more info, see flyer here . Any questions? Email our yearbook coordinator at yearbook@turtlerockpta.org ... read full article |
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Sponsor a Staff Membership for PTA! | 9/18/2023 | 10/6/2023 |
Sponsor a Staff Membership for PTA!Did you know you can gift a PTA membership to your child's teacher or another staff member? Staff memberships are $15 each and can be purchased following the link below (after entering or confirming your info, scroll to the bottom and add "Staff PTA Membership" to your cart: https://turtlerockpta.org/Packet/Join Questions about staff sponsorships? Email membershipVP@turtlerockpta.org ... read full article |
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Yearbook Announcements | 3/4/2024 | 4/19/2024 |
Yearbook AnnouncementsYearbook Cover Art Contest Submit your cover art for the yearbook! This year the theme is " Our Time to Shine " and entries must be submitted by Wednesday, March 27, 1:15pm (deadline has been extended to Thursday, March 28, 12:30pm) . 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. Entries may also be submitted online (please send in a high-quality scan of the artwork, do not take a picture ). See flyer for ... read full article |
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ACE Spring Session | 2/27/2024 | 3/13/2024 |
ACE Spring SessionRegister for Afterschool Classes! Registration Dates: Feb. 29 – Mar. 19 Session Dates: Apr. 10 – May 15 Looking for activities to keep your child engaged and learning while having fun after the school day? The next session of IPSF’s ACE program is coming soon, offering our students hands-on opportunities to explore interests and discover new passions. Classes are held in-person, directly after school on our campus beginning Apr. 10, 2024. For more information on classes offered, and to register, visit: https://ipsf.net/wp-content/ uploads/2024/02/ACE-Flyer- Turtle-Rock.pdf https://ipsf.net/classes-camps/afterschool/ ... read full article |
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2024-2025 Turtle Rock PTA Executive Board Nominees | 2/26/2024 | 3/21/2024 |
2024-2025 Turtle Rock PTA Executive Board NomineesThe PTA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce The Slate for the Turtle Rock PTA Board for 2024-2025. The Nominating Committee has nominated following PTA members are the nominees for the positions listed below, and the official election will take place at the next PTA General Assembly meeting on March 21st at 6:00pm at the school. 2024-2025 Turtle Rock PTA Executive Board Nominees Steven Adyani - President Valerie Amador - Executive Vice President Emily Jen - Treasurer Anna Kovchina - Auditor Christie Chang - Secretary Leslie Perez Mendoza - Historian Nara Bashirova - VP Family Events Lulu Wu - VP Membership Michelle Yi - Parliamentarian Reshma Syeda - Financial Secretary ... read full article |
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Irvine Junior Games: Sunday, May 5 | 2/14/2024 | 2/28/2024 |
Irvine Junior Games: Sunday, May 5Attention 4th-6th graders! Save the date because the Irvine Junior Games are back! It will be held on Sunday, May 5th 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, ... read full article |
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Join our 2024-25 PTA Board! | 1/12/2024 | 2/1/2024 |
Join our 2024-25 PTA Board!The Executive Board of the PTA plans and supports school events, provides resources and strives to enrich school experiences for our students. Without the participation of parents on the Executive Board, events such as the Fall Festival, Movie Night, Multicultural Festival, Jogathon and the publication of the Yearbook would not be possible. So, we are looking for parents who would be interested in joining the Executive Board. The time commitment is not substantial, which includes a board meeting once per month and a general assembly meeting every other month. Some of the benefits include: Become more involved in your child’s ... read full article |
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Upcoming events: Jan/Feb | 12/22/2023 | 1/5/2024 |
Upcoming events: Jan/FebMark your calendars! More info to come soon. 1/31 Pizza Zoom Night 2/6 Girl Talk (5th Grade girls) 2/7 Guy Stuff (6th Grade boys) Happy Holiday! We hope everyone has a nice winter break! ... read full article |
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Annual Turtle Rock Gift Drive | 12/4/2023 | 12/8/2023 |
Annual Turtle Rock Gift DriveOur teachers are running the 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. Any excess toys will be donated to the Spark of Love toy drive at our local fire station. For a grade level wish list, please see the flyer that was sent home both digitally and in the conduit, by your child's teacher. If ... read full article |
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Yearbook orders | 11/21/2023 | 3/3/2024 |
Yearbook ordersPurchase your yearbook now! We are offering both a softcover (for $24) and hardcover (for $27.91) version this year, through the publisher Tree Ring. Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last couple weeks of school. To purchase, follow the link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101663184877574 Any questions? Email our yearbook coordinator at yearbook@turtlerockpta.org ... read full article |
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PTA Membership Benefits | 11/20/2023 | 2/29/2024 |
PTA Membership BenefitsAs a member of the PTA you can enjoy discounts from PTA partners including Big 5 Sporting Goods and Aquarium of the Pacific. A list of benefits can be found here . ... read full article |
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PTA Reflections: Deadline Extended to Monday, October 16th | 9/15/2023 | 10/16/2023 |
PTA Reflections: Deadline Extended to Monday, October 16thThe 2023–2024 Reflections Arts Program celebrating student creativity is now underway. This year's theme is “I am Hopeful Because…” All Turtle Rock students are invited to submit their completed works of art in one of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. The deadline to submit at the school level is October 16, 2023 . More information is available here. ... read full article |
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Happy First Day of School! | 8/24/2023 | 9/14/2023 |
Happy First Day of School!Dear Turtle Rock Families, I hope everyone had a wonderful summer! I would like to share some of the plans PTA has for the 2023-2024 school year. We look forward to having you involved! We are excited to welcome everyone back to campus and have hosted a tour for new families and a Welcome Back Breakfast and a First Day of School Lunch for teachers and staff. We have fun events planned throughout the school year. We will be bringing back the outdoors Family Movie Night in September and the awesome Fall Festival is planned again for October. We will provide enrichment ... read full article |
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Welcome Back! | 8/14/2023 | 8/24/2023 |
Welcome Back!Thanks for visiting the Turtle Rock Elementary PTA's website! We are working hard to get things updated for the 2023-24 school year, and will have new information for families soon. If you would like to help us with our website maintenance, please send an email to info@turtlerockpta.org . If you are interested in volunteering in other ways, please sign up here. ... read full article |
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Fall Membership Pledge Drive | 9/9/2023 | 11/30/2023 |
Fall Membership Pledge DriveWe hope everyone has had a great start to the school year! Our Fall Membership Pledge Drive is going on NOW! Go here for details. All students who have at least ONE family member sign up for PTA ($25) will get a Panda Express kids meal voucher, and a goodie bag with fun prizes! NEW prize added : A Dave and Busters Discount Card ($50 Game Card with $25 purchase) In addition to our basic membership ($25/adult), our pledge drive offers four donation level packages with fun prizes . Please donate if you can. There is not enough public funding ... read full article |
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Thank you to our 2023-24 donors! | 12/22/2023 | 6/8/2024 |
Thank you to our 2023-24 donors!A great big thank you to all of our PTA donors !! ... read full article |