Tierra Bonita Cheetah Chronicle

October:

1 - Foundation Meeting (7pm)

7 - Eat Lunch with your 2nd Grader

7 - PTA Executive Board Meeting (7pm, Hybrid)

8 - PUSD Board Meeting (6pm, District Office)

13- Minimum Day -12pm Dismissal Site Professional Growth Day

17 - Boogie Bash (5pm)

23 - Friday Flag (due to Halloween)

26 - 30 - Red Ribbon Week

29 - Poway On Stage Performance Grades 2 & 3

30 - Halloween Parade (8am)

November:

4 - Eat lunch with your 3rd Grader- at 11:45 am in the MPR

4 - PTA Executive & Association Meetings (6:30-8pm, Zoom)

5 - PUSD Board Meeting (6pm, District Office)

10 - Foundation Meeting (7pm)

11 - NO SCHOOL - Veteran’s Day Observance

12 - Multicultural Fair (5:30-7:30pm)

16 - NO SCHOOL Non-Student Day, Professional Growth Day

17-20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - TK-5 Grade Dismissal at 12PM

23-27 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

This is a site Professional Development day for Teachers and students will be released at 12pm.

🐆 What a Week, Cheetahs!

What a great week at Tierra Bonita! We have so much to celebrate on campus, and we are loving seeing our Cheetahs continue to show their ROAR in so many ways!

☀️ It’s Going to Be a HOT One!

We are expecting some very warm weather this week! Please make sure your child comes to school with plenty of water each day. We will be monitoring the heat closely and will most likely have indoor lunch recess for a couple of days this week to help keep our Cheetahs cool and safe.

Thank you for helping us make sure our students are prepared for the warmer weather!

🐆 Getting Our ROAR: Responsibility!

This month, we are focusing on Responsibility, and we are SO proud of our Cheetahs for showing what it means to take ownership and be responsible learners!

A special shout-out to our 4/5 Village students! Our 4/5 students have a unique responsibility each day as they switch teachers, classrooms, and learning environments. We are so impressed with how they are learning to keep track of their belongings, remember where they need to be, stay organized, and manage the work they need to complete each day.

That takes a lot of independence and responsibility, and our students are doing an amazing job! We are proud of the way they are growing as learners and showing that they are ready to take ownership of their learning.

❤️ Responsibility in Action

Responsibility doesn't always mean doing something big. Sometimes it looks like remembering your water bottle, keeping track of your homework, taking care of your belongings, being prepared for the next class, or helping a friend.

These small moments matter—and they all help our Cheetahs grow into independent, responsible learners and leaders.

Thank you to our families for continuing to reinforce these important skills at home. We are all working together to help our students Get Their ROAR!

Keep Getting Our ROAR, Cheetahs! 🐆

Let's keep making every moment matter!

Major Cultural and Global Observances

• Global Diversity Awareness Month: Celebrated throughout October to promote understanding, respect, and appreciation for different cultures and backgrounds.




• Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month: Recognizes the achievements, history, and cultural contributions of Italian Americans in the United States.




• LGBT History Month: A month-long observance highlighting the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and civil rights movements.




• World Mental Health Day (October 10): An international day focused on global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma.




• Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day (Second Monday in October, October 12, 2026): A dual observance in the United States marking federal traditions alongside the celebration and honoring of Native American history and cultures.




• Sharad Navratri (October 11–20, 2026): A major Hindu festival spanning nine nights dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga.




• Halloween / Samhain (October 31): Rooted in ancient Celtic harvest traditions marking the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Health and Awareness Months

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month: An annual international campaign increasing awareness of the disease and raising funds for research.




• ADHD Awareness Month: Dedicated to sharing reliable information and resources regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.




• Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Celebrates individuals with Down syndrome and promotes inclusion and acceptance.

Reading Challenge!

What an exciting way to kick off the fall! Our TBES Reading Challenge is here!

Read 400 minutes and earn a FREE Bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes in Carmel Mountain!

Pick up a reading log from your teacher or the front office and start reading!

Once you complete your 400 minutes, show us your reading log, get your name on our Reading Challenge bulletin board, and choose a special prize from the library!

We can't wait to see all of our amazing TBES readers reaching their goals! Keep reading, Cheetahs! 🐆💙

Say Hello to our Counselor and Student Support Advisor!

Carolina Herrera- cherrera@powayusd.com

Chantara Kapahi-ckapahi@powayusd.com

Please check out the information below regarding excused and unexcused absences. We encourage families to review the guidelines so they are aware of which absences may be considered excused and how attendance is reported.

Thank you for your partnership in helping us support strong attendance and student success!

Parent /Guardian Handbook

Please take a look at our Handbook for our School Rules and Procedures for Tierra Bonita. TBES Family Handbook

Celebrate your child’s birthday for the whole school week on our digital marquee! For a $25 suggested donation, we will display a birthday shoutout starting on the Monday of the birthday week. Requests must be received one week in advance of the display week. Order your child’s birthday shoutout at TBEF Digital Marquee Birthday Shoutouts. Send your child's photo next to their marquee announcement to tbef.president@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the newsletter.

Mark your calendars! Boogie Bash is coming earlier this year on Saturday, October 17. We'll have games, a haunted house, an obstacle course, the Cheetah Store & snacks, plus delicious food vendors! It will be a great night with a whole lot of Halloween fun for our kids!

This beloved TBES tradition only happens because families like yours pitch in, and we're so grateful for everything you already do for our school. Last year we came close to canceling Boogie Bash because we didn't have enough volunteers, and we don't want that to happen again. Even one hour of your time makes a real difference.

Here's the good news: volunteering is easy.

• Shifts are about 1.5 hours, so you can help AND enjoy the event with your family

• No experience needed. We'll show you exactly what to do, and you'll work alongside other volunteers

• There are jobs for every ability level, from hanging decorations and running game booths to heavier lifting

• Everyone is welcome: parents, grandparents, neighbors, and middle & high school students (great for service hours!)

Our biggest need: adult volunteers for setup and cleanup

• Friday, Oct 16: Setup (shifts are staggered from 2pm to 10pm)

• Saturday, Oct 17: Pre-event setup (shifts are staggered from 10am to 4pm)

• Sunday, Oct 18: Cleanup (shifts are staggered from 10am to 2pm)

Setup and cleanup are where just a few more people make a huge difference. Tasks include setting up tables and booths, decorating, and packing up afterward.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAAA828A4F5C25-65875172-boogie#/

Please sign up by Friday, 10/9 so we can finalize our plan!

Questions? Reach out to Nicole Cermak, Volunteer Coordinator, at nicole.e.cermak@gmail.com // 415-385-7804

The Race to 180 Is ON, Cheetahs!

Visit TBES | Linktree to join Tierra Bonita’s PTA today!

Anyone can join to show their support for our school community and the students we serve. There’s no volunteer commitment required! Joining is simply a way to support the amazing school programs and experiences funded by Tierra Bonita’s PTA.

And here’s the fun part… when we reach 180 PTA members, our students get to celebrate with a campus-wide COOKIE PARTY! The cookies will be provided by the district to help ensure that food allergies and sensitivities are appropriately accommodated.

We’re only about 50 memberships away from 180!

So, Cheetahs… will you help us get there? Every membership counts!

Let’s GO, Cheetahs! The Race to 180 is ON!

PAWS – BOOGIE BASH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Boogie Bash is coming up on October 17, and PAWS will need plenty of extra hands to help with the Haunted House!

We'll have volunteer opportunities in the days leading up to the event as well as on the day of Boogie Bash. We will also need help the day after for cleanup. No ongoing PAWS commitment is required — even helping for one hour makes a difference.

Interested in helping? Join the PAWS volunteer list:
https://forms.gle/6rT8yn9WNQ6GJZY97

Or email me directly at tierrabonitapaws@gmail.com.

Get Ready! Running Club Starts Wednesday October 7th

2027 ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!

TIERRA BONITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POWAY, CA - 2027 Yearbook | Jostens

Parent/Guardian Feedback Survey

This Friday, the District will be launching its ThoughtExchange Fall Survey for staff and families. This is a critical component in the implementation of our World-Class Service and Community Engagement frameworks.

Please see the following Google Doc for templated messaging and social media posts to encourage your school communities to participate. The survey will remain open until October 16, 2026.

Your awareness and cooperation are greatly appreciated. Results will be reviewed at our Operational Leadership meeting in October, then shared publicly at the November 5 board meeting.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mark Saunders, Communications Specialist, at msaunders@powayusd.com.

Email: sramsinghani@powayusd.com
Location: 14678 Tierra Bonita Road Poway, CA 92064
Phone: 858-748-8540