05/24/26 TNT Family Newsletter

A reminder that there will be no school on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you enjoy a safe and meaningful long weekend with family and friends as we pause to honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives in service to our country.

Construction preparations are still set to begin this summer, and we have received new information about our upcoming modernization rebuild project. We will be scheduling a family update meeting soon to share the latest plans and updates with the community. Please stay tuned for details on the date and time.

The PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students and staff through events, fundraising, and volunteer efforts. At this time, however, it’s facing a serious challenge: without new volunteers stepping into key leadership and support roles, the PTO will not be able to continue.

We are currently looking for parents who are willing to serve in essential positions for the upcoming school year. Even a small amount of your time can make a meaningful difference for our students.

If you’ve ever considered getting more involved, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. If you’re interested in learning more or volunteering, please reach out to northterracepto@yahoo.com

Let’s work together to keep the PTO - and all it brings to our students - going strong!

We’re happy to report that our Tigers have been doing a much better job keeping track of their belongings.Thank you for your support and reminders at home!

Our final Lost & Found clean-out will take place on the last day of school. Please encourage your child to stop by and check for any missing jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, or other items before summer begins.

The School Site Council will be meeting at 3:15PM on June 1st.

Here's our agenda:

• Data Review
• Annual Evaluation of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)

Check out this opportunity for rising 6th grade students:

Check out this opportunity for current 8th grade students:

Here's another opportunity for current 8th grade students:

To help make sure everyone is comfortable during 5th grade promotion and 8th grade graduation ceremonies, we welcome families to bring a folding chair, as provided seating will be limited. If you or a family member need accessible seating accommodations, please reach out to the school office. We’re happy to help!

A reminder that all students must have a completed Dance Contract to attend and enter the dance. Need another copy? Stop by and see Mrs. Robinson before the big night!

Families interested in helping or volunteering can reach out to the PTO for ways to support. northterracepto@yahoo.com

We’re looking for a few helping hands to support student safety at

the crosswalks before and after school.

Our PTO is ready to organize volunteers to help students cross the street

safely and PMO has agreed to provide training.

If you’re able to help, even occasionally, please reach out to our PTO at northterracepto@yahoo.com

The pre-enrollment window for all TK-12 grade students who are not currently attending OUSD is now open. Visit Oside.us to get started. If your student is currently enrolled you do not need to pre-enroll. We will invite you to complete data confirmation this summer.

Preinscripciones del OUSD abiertas para nuevos estudiantes

Empezó el periodo de preinscripción para los estudiantes de grados TK a 12 que actualmente no asisten a ninguna escuela en nuestro distrito escolar. Para empezar, visite oside.us. Si su hijo ya está matriculado, no es necesario hacer este paso. Les vamos a invitar a hacer la “confirmación de datos” durante el verano.

We love seeing students start their day with some great exercise by biking, skating, or scootering to school! Here are 4 things for families to know:

1. Helmets Required! A buckled helmet is required every time. No helmet = no riding. It’s the law and protects growing brains!

2. E-Bikes: 12+, Permit, Rear Light/Reflector Needed! Students must be 12 years or older AND have a valid OUSD e-bike permit to bring an e-bike on campus. New Requirement: All E-bikes are now required to have a red reflector or red rear light (solid or flashing) visible from 500 feet at all times.

3. Walk it on Campus! Bikes, scooters, and skateboards must be walked on campus (and when leaving). It's time to hop off and start walking when you get to the A-frame signs posted along the sidewalks.

4. Park it in the Racks! Bikes & scooters must be parked in designated bike racks. Propping against the fence not only looks tacky, but bikes and scooters do tip over and become a tripping hazard.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our campus a safe and welcoming place for all!

Arrival and dismissal can be a busy and exciting time for students, especially on Wednesdays when all of our students dismiss at the same time. To help keep everyone safe, we ask families to please talk with their children about safe street-crossing habits.

Please remind your student to use crosswalks, walk their bikes or scooters when crossing, look both ways, and avoid darting between parked cars. These simple reminders at home reinforce our school expectations and make a big difference in keeping dismissal safe for all of our students, pedestrians, and drivers.

Additionally, to help keep pick-up and drop-off safe and smooth, please remember that families are to use the designated loading zone in front of the school. For safety reasons, students should not be dropped off or picked up in the parking lot.

Thank you for partnering with us to support a safe and smooth dismissal for everyone!

Now that report cards are out, this is a great time to check in with your child and see where a little extra help might be useful. Did you know that all of our 3rd–8th grade students have access to FREE live, online tutoring?

Tutor.com connects students with real tutors for one-on-one support in literacy, math, science, and more! Check out this fantastic way to build confidence and keep learning moving forward.

We are partnering with parentguidance.org to offer families free, confidential mental health support.

Parents can access one-on-one coaching, on-demand courses (in English and Spanish), and even submit questions directly to licensed therapists.

These resources are available anytime, anywhere, at no cost to our families.

Please take a few moments to read through our North Terrace Handbook.

It is a companion to our OUSD Parent Handbook and includes more specific information about North Terrace policies and procedures, and available supports for your student.

Reach out to our office if you have any questions!

Our OUSD policy is: “During the Day, Off and Away!” This means all personal devices — including phones and smartwatches — must be turned off and kept in backpacks from arrival until dismissal.

Please help us reinforce this expectation at home. When we work together, we create a focused learning environment that helps all our Tigers stay present, connected, and ready to learn!

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