News From the Ranch

Dear TRE Family,

We had a great week at Tustin Ranch! The energy in the classrooms is contagious. Students are engaging in critical thinking, problem solving, creative design and writing, and exploration across all grade levels. From the use of math tools, to sensory exploration to practice letters and sounds, to card sorts to determine ways to sort and classify math concepts, learning is engaging and students are smiling and laughing as they solidify new concepts. Looking forward to being in classrooms to see all that these next two weeks have to offer for our students!

Please check out our upcoming events in the next two weeks. We hope you can join us!

Highlights in this week's newsletter...

• Weekly Picture Highlights
• Important Dates / Events
• TRE Spirit Wear
• PTA Updates

In partnership,

Mrs. Ciecek

Monday, Dec 8: Motivational Monday

Comm. Workshop - Financial Literacy @1-2:30 PM (MPR)

Tuesday, Dec 9: Fit PE

5th Grade Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting, 4:00-5:00 PM (MPR)

Wednesday, Dec 10: Early Dismissal

Mendocino Farms & Handel's Restaurant Night, 2:00-9:00 PM

Thursday, Dec 11: Thoughtful Thursdays

Music (Grades 2-5)

Friday, Dec 12: Wear TRE Spirit Wear

Laps with Loved Ones

Vision & Hearing Screening (TK, K, 2nd, & 5th), 8:00-2:00 (MPR)

Cool Coyote Store @Lunch

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Upcoming Events

Dec 15-19: Winter Holiday Spirit Week (see dress up day details below)

Dec 17: TK Holiday Performance @10:15 AM (MPR)

5th Grade CT Magnet Info Session 1:00 PM (MPR)

Dec 18: Grades 4-5 Music Performances (see flyer for times)

Dec 19: Cool Coyote Store @Lunch

Dec 22 - Jan 5: Winter Break (School resumes on Tuesday, Jan 6)

This year TRE spirit wear will be available all year long on our BSN Sports webstore. Click HERE to explore all the awesome TRE spirit wear options with lots of customization available.

Vision & Hearing Screening for TK, K, 2nd, & 5th will be held on Dec. 12 from 8:00-2:00 in the MPR. PTA is seeking volunteers to support our district nurse team. Volunteers will be going to the classrooms to pick up and walk students over to the MPR and also assist with supervision during the screening.

Please review the available volunteer slots to sign up HERE through Signup Genius. Thank You!

The TRE PTA is planning a holiday luncheon to show our appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff. We will be providing the main meal, but would appreciate support in providing supplies, drinks and treats.

Certain items are on an Amazon Wish List and can be signed up for and then shipped to TRE via Amazon. Drinks and supplies should be dropped off (or delivered) to TRE by Wednesday, December 10th. Desserts can be dropped off the afternoon of Wednesday, December 10th or the morning of Thursday, December 11th. Thank you to those who have already signed up to donate items!

SIGN UPS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAEAB2FAAF94-60801051-treteacher

December 10th is our next TRE PTA Restaurant Fundraiser Night at Mendocino Farms and Handel's Ice Cream. Join us from 2PM to close. Purchases will also support our Earn & Learn rewards.

Missed the early bird sale? There's still time to grab your yearbook, at a low price!

Click the link to purchase: https://www.treering.com/purchase? Passcode=1017595149583332

Already purchased one? "Upload School Photos" under your Yearbook To Do's in the App!

Receipts submitted will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win Pizza Lunch with Mrs. Ciecek. The raffle will be held on Friday, Dec. 19th at Friday Flag.

Click HERE to access an archive of all 2025-2026 News From the Ranch Weekly Newsletters

Principal: Michelle Ciecek, dciecek@tustin.k12.ca.us

Secretary: Sumitra Vittal, svittal@tustin.k12.ca.us

Office Assistant: Karen Dillon, kdillon@tustin.k12.ca.us

Community Liason: Lupe Inutan, ginutan@tustin.k12.ca.us

Community Specialist: Maura Vaughn, mvaughn@tustin.k12.ca.us

Health Clerk: Victoria Lawrence, vlawrence@tustin.k12.ca.us

Website: https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/tustin-ranch
Location: 12950 Robinson Drive, Tustin, CA, USA
Phone: (714)730-7580
Twitter: @trecoolcoyotes

The Tustin Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, please contact Equity Compliance Officer: Stephanie Yang, Director Educational Service TK-12, 300 S. C Street Tustin, CA 92780, 714-730-7301 ext. 51318 | Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie Yang, Director Educational Service TK-12, 300 S. C Street Tustin, CA 92780, syang@tustin.k12.ca.us, 714-730-7301 ext. 51318 and Section 504 Coordinator: Michelle Everitt, Coordinator of Student Services, 1151 San Juan St. Tustin, CA 92780, 714-730-7301 ext. 51326.