Terrapin Times #10

Please join us for our Harvest Festival this Friday! It is our biggest event of the year and we'd love to have all families join! Come for the Trunk or Treat, Dunk your teacher, walk through our "Haunted House" and more!

Hi Parents!

We need your help! We're launching a volunteer drive and inviting parents to support our students for 30 minutes, either right after morning drop-off or right before dismissal.

When we asked teachers what they would like most to help our students, they all said the same thing: extra one-on-one practice. That means running flash cards, doing fluency practice, drilling times tables, and working on letters and sounds. This kind of practice makes a real difference for our students.

We've noticed many of you already stay a bit after drop-off or arrive a little early for pickup, so we thought, why not join us inside for a bit? Whatever time you can give, we'd love to have you.

Please see the attached flyer for details, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Thank you and hope to see you soon,

Mrs. Maguire

lmaguire@powayusd.com

Peace of Mind Planning - Understanding Special Needs Trusts

Planning for your child’s future can feel overwhelming, but having the right information can bring peace of mind.

Join us for an upcoming Knowledge & Network webinar featuring the Executive Director of the Special Needs Trust Foundation and the organization’s Legal Counsels. They will share helpful information about:

• 🏡 Estate planning and planning for your child’s future

• 💰 Special Needs Trusts – what they are and when they may be appropriate

• 📝 Setting up and executing a Special Needs Trust

• 💳 How funds can be used and distributed

• ❓ Common questions and considerations for families

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
💻 Location: MS Teams Webinar

🔗 Registration: Registration is required. Please register here.

Note to registrants:

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar and an option to add the event to your calendar. Please check your Spam folder if you did not receive the confirmation email. It is recommended to add notifications@powayusd.com to your contacts or safe-sender list to prevent reminder emails going into the spam folder again.

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At Turtleback Elementary, we empower one another to create, communicate, collaborate, and think critically in a community where character and leadership count.

Email: lmaguire@powayusd.com
Website: https://turtleback.powayusd.com/
Location: 15855 Turtleback Road, San Diego, CA 92127
Phone: 858-673-5514