Tierrasanta Elementary Anuncios!
November 2, 2026
So great seeing so many of our students & Families at the 5K run this weekend!
News From the Principal!
Dear Tierrasanta Elementary Families,
Welcome to week 13 of the school year!
For the months of November and December we focus on gratitude. This is one of my favorite times of year as I am reminded of how important it is to give thanks for what is right and good in life. So often we dwell on the negatives… what we don’t have, what we wish we had, what is stressing us out, but focusing on the positive is a healthier way to live. I encourage you to highlight the character strength of gratitude with your children at home as well this time of year. “In a number of studies, psychologists have shown that in children and adults, gratitude has incredible benefits.”
- Gratitude increases social connection - which studies show is essential for health and well-being
- Gratitude increases altruism - which is a strong predictor of happiness
- Gratitude decreases depression and improves optimism and positive emotions which in turn increase well-being, boost creativity, benefit relationships, and impact longevity
- Gratitude improves health and well-being for people suffering from physical ailments
- Dr. Emma Seppala
For more information on gratitude please visit: https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/benefits-gratitude-research-questions/
The California Dashboard has been updated! Click on the following link to see how our school is doing! We made nice gains in ELA, math and science which moved us into the highest category on the dashboard! You can also see how our school compares to other local schools. Attendance is still a concern for many of our students. Please see the graphic above and make every day count!
Official California School Dashboard: Search for our school
Supplemental Dashboard: Compare 2025 and 2026 results with schools in our area, similar school types, or neighboring districts.
Did you know? Here at TES we have a district funded Mental Health Clinician on site one day per week to provide services to our students. It is a short term service to help your student through a challenge they may be facing. If you are interested please reach out to Ms. Elvie Plaskota, our full time school counselor, to learn more and ask for a referral at eplaskota@sandi.net Additionally, Ms. Elvie would love to hold some parent workshops on topics related to supporting students. If you are interested, please fill out the following link so she can gather information around what times and topics would be best for parents/guardians! Thank you! https://forms.gle/e83Vhkicn1TUx9716
Are you loving the new spirit wear you see this year!? If you didn't get a chance to order but would like to buy something the link is here for your convenience: https://spirithero.com/collections/tierrasanta-elementary-spirit-wear-on-demand
Thank you for partnering with us!
With Gratitude,
Sally Viavada
Principal
Important Dates:
Nov. 4- PTO Meeting 6-7 PM (Makerspace)
Nov. 11- No School Veteran's Day Holiday
Nov. 16-20 Parent Teacher Conferences & Scholastic Book Fair (minimum days ALL WEEK)
Nov. 18- Fire Drill at 10:40
Nov. 23-27 NO SCHOOL/ Fall Break
District Calendar: 2026-27
School Events Calendar (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pb6dPgVTldmET787aGB4iY-xvk9zCdfBsdZVjx9-b34/edit?tab=t.0
School Lunch is free for all students. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunches from home if preferred. Please know that substitutions can occur and occasionally the cafeteria will run out of certain items/entrees. If your child is picky we recommend you always send a snack or have your child bring their own lunch. Menu can be found here: https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/food___nutrition_services___sandi_coast_cafe_/menus___special_diets
Stay connected to other TES families on our private PTO Facebook page. Join here if you are not a member already and please remember to keep it positive! https://www.facebook.com/groups/600110760171486/
TES Parent "Hot Sheet" where you can find more information about our school can be found here: TES- PARENT Hot Sheet - Google Docs
News From the PTO!
For more information please email TierrasantaPTO@gmail.com
Counselor's Corner
Afterschool meltdowns are a normal sign of healthy development but can present challenges and cause worry for parents. Learn more about them in the link below!
Did you know? We have a full time school counselor at Tierrasanta Elementary, Ms. Elvie Plaskota. She would love to hold some parent workshops on topics related to supporting students. If you are interested, please fill out the following link so she can gather information around what times and topics would be best for parents/guardians! Thank you! https://forms.gle/e83Vhkicn1TUx9716
Other Resources:
Parent Portal
Click here for: Drop Off/Pick Up Details
Parent Portal Account (enables you to view your child's attendance, report cards etc.)
- Instructions to Create a Parent Portal Account: English or Español
- Parent/Student Portal information and support website
Video for Parents
Parent/Student Portal Resource website
- This website is a resource for parents and students who use the portal: https://www.sandi.net/itd/powerschoolportal
Link to San Diego Unified's PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal: https://powerschool.sandi.net
mClass Parent Notification & Opt out: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xK_cT0zNkInsGHI7YmYVMPQTYbDKAy4AByw3bDyUSzM/edit?tab=t.0
Parents on Campus Policy:
We are so grateful for your continued partnership and support—it truly makes our school community stronger. As we begin the new school year, we want to share our Parents on Campus Policy, which is designed to help keep all students safe and our campus running smoothly.
The following will be enforced beginning the first week of school:
- Once the school day begins (start bell rings at 7:35), all parents dropping off students should promptly exit campus. Only parents with a pre-scheduled volunteer time or appointment will be permitted on campus. If you would like to volunteer in your child’s class please make arrangement with your child’s teacher in advance! Teachers will be submitting volunteer schedules to the front office so we know who to expect each day.
- If your child is late for school and needs assistance getting to class, a staff member will be happy to walk them in. (Parents on campus after the tardy bell rings is not permitted)
- All volunteers must be cleared through the appropriate school channels (including background checks and district requirements). Anyone not properly cleared will not be allowed on campus.
- These expectations apply to all grade levels and are meant to ensure the safety and structure of our school environment.
The policy will be included in our Volunteer Packet, which outlines how to become an approved volunteer and sign up for classroom or school activities. You may pick up a packet from Ms. Alyson in the front office. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and focused learning environment for all students!
Cell Phone/Smart watch policy:
Any Cell Phones or Smart Watches (or other communication devices) must be powered off and zipped up in a backpack during school hours.
If your child needs to contact you, they may ask a teacher or someone in the front office to contact you for them but may not use their personal device between 7:35-2:00.
If you need to contact your child or get a message to them please call the front office at 619-605-2500.
The school will not investigate any lost, damaged or stolen communication devices.
District policy regarding Phone-free school day policy details, frequently asked questions and resources for families are available at www.sandiegounified.org/PhoneFreePolicy
Student Computers: Please view this information on laptop care and digital citizenship with your children
English | Spanish | Swahili | Arabic | Tagalog | Vietnamese
School/ Parent Compact 2026-27: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D8-fEvYxGE5zT5cf0boX4odsIja8Uoah/view?usp=sharing
School Parent & Family Engagement Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXuhGdreC1c34gbX5BruFuuQ7HUk6LPf/view?usp=sharing
Uniform Complaint Procedure: https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/uniform_complaints
Tierrasanta Elementary
Email: sviavada@sandi.net
Website: sandiegounified.org/tierrasanta
Phone: (619-605-2500)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/600110760171486/