4/19/26 TNT Family Newsletter

We’re excited to welcome all families to visit TK-8 classrooms on Wednesday, April 22 from 5:00–6:00 PM!

Open House is a wonderful celebration of the teaching and learning happening in our elementary and middle school classrooms each day. It’s a unique opportunity for families to step into their child’s world at school so we encourage everyone to attend! You'll be able to see the work students have been doing, experience the classroom environment, and learn more about your student's daily routines and growth this year.

We hope you can make it!

April is the Month of the Military Child, and we’re excited to celebrate our amazing military-connected students! 💜 We’re so proud of the strength, flexibility, and resilience they bring to our school community each day.

Our elementary and middle school student leaders have got lots planned, including a fun spirit week, to celebrate throughout the month. Check out the details below!

The School Site Council will be meeting at 3:15PM on April 20th.

Here's our agenda:

• Data Review
• Preliminary Title I Budget Approval
• Prop 28 Arts Plan Input

The 2026 Summer Camp Pre-Registration Form is OPEN NOW for current OUSD students rising to grades K-8! The form must be submitted by May 15th.

For questions and program updates, please see the Program Webpage.

We’re looking for a few helping hands to support student safety at the crosswalks before and after school. Our PTO is ready to organize volunteers to help students cross the street safely and PMO has agreed to provide training.

If you’re able to help, even occasionally, please reach out to our PTO at northterracepto@yahoo.com

The PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students and staff through events, fundraising, and volunteer efforts. At this time, however, it’s facing a serious challenge: without new volunteers stepping into key leadership and support roles, the PTO will not be able to continue.

We are currently looking for parents who are willing to serve in essential positions for the upcoming school year. Even a small amount of your time can make a meaningful difference for our students.

If you’ve ever considered getting more involved, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. If you’re interested in learning more or volunteering, please reach out to northterracepto@yahoo.com

.Let’s work together to keep the PTO - and all it brings to our students - going strong!

We are hiring paraprofessionals. Make a difference in a student’s life. Check out these two videos to learn more: Video 1 Video 2

Apply today - oside.us

With everything that is happening in the world today, we recognize that many military families may be experiencing added stress and uncertainty. In addition to our school counselor, Mrs. Rogers, we have our Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC), Ms. Wences, available to support military-connected families as they navigate this challenging time.

Ms. Wences can provide confidential counseling services to children and youth up to age 18 in groups and individually, as well as their families. MFLCs provide support on topics including but not limited to separation from parents, deployment/reunification, sibling/parent relationships, feelings identification, self-esteem, bullying, and problem solving.

Whether your child needs someone to talk to, or you would like guidance on ways to support your student at home/school, services are available. We are here to support and connect our families with any resources that may be helpful during this time.

If you would like Military & Family Life Counseling support or have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Wences at 760-901-7550 (office)/541-805-6312 (cell).

The pre-enrollment window for all TK-12 grade students who are not currently attending OUSD is now open. Visit Oside.us to get started. If your student is currently enrolled you do not need to pre-enroll. We will invite you to complete data confirmation this summer.

Empezó el periodo de preinscripción para los estudiantes de grados TK a 12 que actualmente no asisten a ninguna escuela en nuestro distrito escolar. Para empezar, visite oside.us. Si su hijo ya está matriculado, no es necesario hacer este paso. Les vamos a invitar a hacer la “confirmación de datos” durante el verano.

We’ve added a dedicated Construction Updates page to the North Terrace website to keep families informed about our campus modernization project.

You can find it by going to the North Terrace website → “Our School” → “Construction Updates”.

On this page, you’ll find meeting links to presentation overviews and a recording if you weren’t able to attend the modernization meetings. Ongoing updates about construction phases, FAQs, and campus adjustments such as drop-off changes, fencing, and campus access will also be posted here.

We encourage you to check the Construction Updates page regularly so you can stay informed and up to date as the project moves forward!

We love seeing students start their day with some great exercise by biking, skating, or scootering to school! Here are 4 things for families to know:

1. Helmets Required! A buckled helmet is required every time. No helmet = no riding. It’s the law and protects growing brains!

2. E-Bikes: 12+, Permit, Rear Light/Reflector Needed! Students must be 12 years or older AND have a valid OUSD e-bike permit to bring an e-bike on campus. New Requirement: All E-bikes are now required to have a red reflector or red rear light (solid or flashing) visible from 500 feet at all times.

3. Walk it on Campus! Bikes, scooters, and skateboards must be walked on campus (and when leaving). It's time to hop off and start walking when you get to the A-frame signs posted along the sidewalks.

4. Park it in the Racks! Bikes & scooters must be parked in designated bike racks. Propping against the fence not only looks tacky, but bikes and scooters do tip over and become a tripping hazard.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our campus a safe and welcoming place for all!

Arrival and dismissal can be a busy and exciting time for students, especially on Wednesdays when all of our students dismiss at the same time. To help keep everyone safe, we ask families to please talk with their children about safe street-crossing habits.

Please remind your student to use crosswalks, walk their bikes or scooters when crossing, look both ways, and avoid darting between parked cars. These simple reminders at home reinforce our school expectations and make a big difference in keeping dismissal safe for all of our students, pedestrians, and drivers.

Additionally, to help keep pick-up and drop-off safe and smooth, please remember that families are to use the designated loading zone in front of the school. For safety reasons, students should not be dropped off or picked up in the parking lot.

Thank you for partnering with us to support a safe and smooth dismissal for everyone!

Now that report cards are out, this is a great time to check in with your child and see where a little extra help might be useful. Did you know that all of our 3rd–8th grade students have access to FREE live, online tutoring?

Tutor.com connects students with real tutors for one-on-one support in literacy, math, science, and more! Check out this fantastic way to build confidence and keep learning moving forward.

We’re so proud! North Terrace has recently been named a 2025 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll school which recognizes high-performing, achievement gap-closing schools across the nation.

The Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll, sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence, is the only school award given in collaboration with state and local business leaders.

Way to go, Tigers! For more info on the ERP Honor Roll program, visit: www.edresults.org.

Parents can access one-on-one coaching, on-demand courses (in English and Spanish), and even submit questions directly to licensed therapists.

These resources are available anytime, anywhere, at no cost to our families.

Please take a few moments to read through our North Terrace Handbook.

It is a companion to our OUSD Parent Handbook and includes more specific information about North Terrace policies and procedures, and available supports for your student.

Reach out to our office if you have any questions!

Our OUSD policy is: “During the Day, Off and Away!” This means all personal devices — including phones and smartwatches — must be turned off and kept in backpacks from arrival until dismissal.

Please help us reinforce this expectation at home. When we work together, we create a focused learning environment that helps all our Tigers stay present, connected, and ready to learn!

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