Terrapin Times #12

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing parents, sponsors, teachers, volunteers, and students! Our Harvest Festival was such a success, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. The turnout was incredible, the weather was perfect, and our Terrapins had an absolute blast!

We are so grateful for the time, generosity, and heart you pour into making Turtleback such a special community. Thank you for helping us create another wonderful memory together! ❤️🐢

We are pleased to announce our Holiday Fundraiser again this year. If you are interested in ordering, scan the QR code or click here: https://omt.sffwa.com/minisite/turtlebackelementary2026

Fundraiser runs now through November 13th. All products are direct delivered after Thanksgiving.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we enter cold and flu season, we are seeing an increase in the number of students coming to school feeling ill. We understand that families have busy schedules and that missing school can be challenging; however, we ask for your help in keeping our school community healthy by ensuring that children are well enough to return to school after an illness.

Our Health Office supports a school community, with one Health Technician available to assist students who become ill or injured during the school day. When many students are experiencing symptoms of illness, it can be challenging to provide timely care to everyone who needs assistance.

Please help us reduce the spread of illness by:

• Keeping your child home when they are sick. If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or symptoms that prevent them from comfortably participating in school activities, please keep them home.

• Waiting until symptoms have improved and your child is ready to return. Please follow school district guidelines for return to school, including any applicable fever-free requirements.

• Encouraging good hygiene. Remind your child to wash their hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid sharing food or drinks.

• Monitoring your child throughout the day. If your child is not feeling well before school, please consider whether they are ready to participate in a full day of learning.

We recognize that some symptoms, such as a lingering cough or runny nose, may persist after an illness. Please use your best judgment and follow school guidelines when deciding whether your child is well enough to attend. Our shared goal is to maintain a healthy learning environment for all students and staff while ensuring that students who need care during the school day can receive appropriate attention.

For more information, please follow our Health Services webpage.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and consideration for the health and well-being of our entire school community. We appreciate your partnership in helping keep our students healthy and ready to learn.

Sincerely,

Turteback Office Team

Dear San Diego Education Community,

The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers 2 Kids are partnering to help families access affordable refurbished computers with free lifetime technical support.

Families are invited to attend one of the following upcoming computer events:

Event 1: Vista High School

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

• Location: Vista High School

• Address: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA 92084

Event 2: Kearny High School

• Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

• Location: Kearny High School

• Address: 1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111

Each computer includes free lifetime technical support.

How to Register

Please refer to the attached flyer for the appropriate registration link and instructions for the event you wish to attend. Families should complete the registration application and provide all required information.

For additional information, contact Computers 2 Kids at programs@c2sdk.org, call (858) 200-9788, or visit www.c2k.org.

We are learning about Habit 3 - Put First Things First. Here's a family activity to try at home. We hope you enjoy it!

Teaching students to develop healthy habits with technology is important for their well-being. As we launch this school year, establishing balanced technology routines at home helps set our students up for success both in and out of the classroom.

Small, intentional steps make a big difference:

• Designate Screen-Free Zones: Keep mealtime and bedrooms tech-free to protect sleep and encourage family conversation.

• Co-Create Family Rules: Work with your children to set consistent daily expectations around screen time and screen-free play.

• Model Healthy Boundaries: Show your children how you balance device use with daily life.

Resources for Your Family: Family Media Agreement and Screen Time One-pager

Together, we can help our students build a grounded foundation for lifelong, responsible technology use.

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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