News From the Ranch
November 30, 2025, Vol. 1, Issue 17
Dear TRE Family,
I hope this newsletter finds your family well rested and filled with wonderful memories from Fall Break. We look forward to being back on campus tomorrow as we head into the next three weeks of December before Winter Break. Please review this week's News From the Ranch for all the upcoming events and happenings at TRE, as well as a letter from CA State Senator Steven S. Choi, Ph.D, about TRE being named a 2025 CA Honor Roll School.
Highlights in this week's newsletter...
- Weekly Picture Highlights
- Important Dates / Events
- TRE Spirit Wear (Black Friday deal through 11/30)
- PTA Updates
In partnership,
Mrs. Ciecek
Weekly Highlights
Buddy Time
PBIS Rewards - Kevin & Zeena's Breakfast with Mrs. Ciecek
Buddy Time
Having fun on the 67th day of school in Ms. Chaplin's class
Having fun on the 67th day of school in Ms. Chaplin's class
Balloon Parade with Ms. Chaplin's class
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, Dec 1: Motivational Monday
Comm. Workshop - Financial Literacy @1-2:30 PM (MPR)
Tuesday, Dec 2: Fit PE
Wednesday, Dec 3: Early Dismissal
Thursday, Dec 4: Thoughtful Thursdays
Music (Grades 2-5)
Friday, Dec 5: Wear TRE Spirit Wear
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Upcoming Events
Dec 8: Financial Literacy Parent Workshop, 1:00-2:30 PM (MPR)
Dec 9: 5th Grade Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting, 4:00-5:00 PM (MPR)
Dec 10: Mendocino Farms & Handel's Family Restaurant Night, 2:00-9:00 PM
Dec 12: Laps with Loved Ones
Vision & Hearing Screening (TK, K, 2nd, & 5th), 8:00-2:00 (MPR)
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 22 - Jan 5: Winter Break (School resumes on Tuesday, Jan 6)
PAL FOOD DRIVE | Nov 17-Dec 12
5th GR OUTDOOR ED ~ INFO SESSION (12/9)
TK WINTER PERFORMANCE
4-5th Grade Music Winter Showcase
DINO DASH CLASS FUNDS - THANK YOU!
Thank you to each and every person who registered for Dino Dash. Mrs. Blaney's class had the most registrations at 26. Way to go, Mrs. Blaney's class! As a school, TRE will receive $2,760 in donations from Tustin Public Schools Foundation (TPSF) thanks to the 266 registrants. The funds will go directly to our teachers to make purchases to support student learning. Thank you TPSF for your continued support!
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP - FINANCIAL LITERACY
SPIRIT WEAR
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.
Use code BLKFRI20 to save 20% (expires 11/30).
2025 CA Honor Roll School
MESSAGES FROM PTA
VISION & HEARING SCREENING | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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!
STAFF HOLIDAY LUNCHEON | SUPPLIES NEEDED
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.
SIGN UPS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAEAB2FAAF94-60801051-treteacher
MENDOCINO FARMS & HANDEL'S RESTAURANT NIGHT
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.
PURCHASE A YEARBOOK
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!
MARQUEE MESSAGE
EARN & LEARN SCHOOL REWARDS
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.
NEWS FROM THE RANCH ARCHIVE
Click HERE to access an archive of all 2025-2026 News From the Ranch Weekly Newsletters
Tustin Ranch Elementary
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
TUSD Nondiscrimination Satement
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.