News From the Ranch

Dear TRE Family,

It was an awesome week at TRE! Students continue to explore and engage with math manipulatives to build conceptual understanding. Students are working independently, in partnerships, and as table groups to explore and discuss their thinking, creating positive math and literacy communities in their classrooms.

Highlights in this week's newsletter...

• Important Dates
• TRE Spirit Wear
• School & Family Engagement
• Dismissal Procedures
• Dino Dash
• PTA Updates and Fundraiser Info
• Community Flyers

In partnership,

Mrs. Ciecek

(pronounced: chess - ick)

Tuesday (9/9): Fit PE (wear athletic shoes)

Wednesday (9/10): School Picture Day

Thursday (9/11): Music (2nd-5th grade)

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September 11th: Patriot Day (wear Red/White/Blue)

September 17th: Constitution Day (wear Red/White/Blue)

September 25th: PTA Association Meeting (2:30 PM)

September 26th: PTA Movie Night _ Minecraft

Please review the Picture Day Form that was in the Friday Folder or click the pdf below. Go to https://www.cantrellschoolphoto.com/ and enter TRE's School Code: TNRF25 to order.

This year TRE spirit wear will be available all year long. Click HERE to explore all the awesome spirit wear options. The webstore is currently running a discount through tonight (ends 9/7), Save 20% on Orders $75+ (Code: TEAM20). The webstore will remain open all year. I will share future discount codes in our weekly newsletter. It has been great to see all of the school spirit around campus!

To ensure a safe and efficient dismissal, please review the following reminders.

1. If you are picking up a 3rd/4th/5th grader, please wait to get in line until closer to pick up at 2:48 (1:34 PM on Wednesdays). We have many 1st/2nd grade families that have been unable to move through the pickup line to get their child because cars are parked in the pickup line waiting for upper grade students. If you have a student in both 1st/2nd grade AND a student in 3rd/4th/5th grade, please arrive closer to 2:45 or come early and park at the park to walk up and wait.

2. Red curbs around our school/facility need to stay clear of vehicles at all times for safety reasons. These areas are designated as no-parking zones to ensure emergency vehicle access and maintain clear sightlines. Thanks for helping us keep everyone safe!

3. Please do not get out of your car or park and leave your car in the car line when dropping off or picking up your student. This blocks traffic and creates a major backup.

4. Always pull forward. Keep going forward until you reach the end of the driveway or the car in front of you!

5. Please have student name plate(s) displayed so staff can help get students to your car with efficiency.

6. Parent Waiting Zones: Please either wait by the marquee/front office or wait by the stop sign to pick up your 1st-5th grader. Do NOT stand in front of the front green fence, as this is where teachers will line up students so that they can see you either standing or driving up for pick up. TK and Kindergarten should meet their child at the classroom door.

7. HAVE A PLAN!! Let your child know the plan for pick-up in the morning. If it changes, please let your child's teacher know before 11:30 AM OR call the office.

Hoping to make the pick-up line a smoother, more efficient process for all families. Click HERE to review our bell schedule. Thank you for your help with this!

The following items will be reviewed at our first School Site Council (SSC) and Title 1 Information Meeting for any feedback. I have included the links below for review.

TRE School Engagement Policy 2025-2026

Components of a School-wide Program Plan 25-26

Title 1 School-Parent Compact 25-26

TUSD District Parent Involvement 25-26

Thank you to all of the families who have donated and joined our PTA! We still need your help to reach our goal to support the many PTA sponsored student programs. Please read below to see how you can help "grow our pack" and invite extended family and friends to support our programs with a donation.

Support TUSD schools & join TRE at the TPSF Dino Dash on Sunday, Nov. 2nd. Each sign up provides money back directly to our classrooms. www.DinosaurDash.net

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.