April 25, 2024

Dear Turtleback Families –

Happy almost May! 

In the blink of an eye, the school year will be coming to a close before we know it! 

We have many school events coming up this month and next month. This month, on Friday, April 26th, we will have a multicultural music assembly with Sanké: West African Dance, Drum & Acrobatics with Idrissa Bangoura. A big terrapin thanks to the RB Community Foundation for awarding a grant to support Music Programs at Turtleback Elementary School!   

On Tuesday, April 30th, we will have Lunch with a Loved One (weather permitting). If you have some time before or after your child’s lunch, we are looking for volunteers to help us check parents in and out at the event. If you can help, please let us know below: 

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th - May 10th! We are so grateful for the growth and support the terrific teachers and staff at Turtleback Elementary provide our terrapins with daily.  

Also, a shout-out to all the parents who will be creating door decorations for our terrific teachers and staff! Lastly, our Turtleback Education Foundation programs thrive on family participation and volunteer support. Thank you to all the families who participate in our events and to all the volunteers who support them. It takes a village or a “terrapin tribe,” and we couldn’t do what we do without you!

Best,

Archana Balasubramanian

Turtleback Education Foundation President  

Multicultural Music Assembly During School Friday, April, 26th

Sanké: West African Dance, Drum & Acrobatics with Idrissa Bangoura This multicultural music assembly is sponsored by the RB Community Foundation.

Yearbook Sales 

Save the Date: Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6th to May 10th

Teacher Appreciation Week : May 6th – May 10th

Daily Themes:

• May 6th (Monday): Planting a Rainbow – Flowers, Plants, Seeds or Garden Items. 
• May 7th (Tuesday):  The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Favorite Snacks or Food.
• May 8th (Wednesday): The Giving Tree – Classroom Supplies. Items such as Clorox Wipes, Kleenex, Lined or White Paper, Expo Pens or Sharpies.
• May 9th (Thursday):  a Letter to my Teacher – Drawings, Letters, or Cards of Appreciation.
• May 10th (Friday): My Favorite Things ­– See Teacher’s “Getting to Know” Sheet for Inspiration.

Thank you to all the parents who are creating door decorations for our teachers and staff! 

Lunch with a Loved one: Tuesday, April 30th



Lunch with a Loved One is Scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th

Can you help oversee the check-in/check-out of parents? 

If yes, we need your help! 

Write or Draw Mr. Carlin a Thank You Note! 

Leave Mr. Carlin a Joke! 

These can be turned into the front office April 26th - May 1st

Restaurant Night: Tuesday, May 14th, from 4-8 pm

Join us for our LAST Restaurant Night of the School Year 

@Chipotle 4S Ranch!

Location: 10550 Craftsman Way, San Diego, CA 92127



Time: 4-8 pm

25 % of all sales come back to Turtleback Elementary! 

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE XCJKHNQ OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT! 

Foundation Meeting via Zoom -

Monday, May 6th 

Join us for our May Foundation Meeting via zoom from 5-5:30 pm on Monday, May 6th!

Meeting ID: 529 867 3494

Password: 002070

Save the date - APEX Fun Run 

Kick Off Assembly: Tuesday, May 14th

Fun Run: Thursday, May 23rd.

Kona Ice - Friday, May 10th

Join us for our LAST Kona Ice of the school year! 

20% of all Sales Come Back to Turtleback!

End-of-Year Musical Performances 



Thank you Ms. Genni Myles for volunteering to teach music enrichment to our terrapins in First, Second and Third Grade for this school year. 

Thank you Ms. Ashley Haslam for volunteering to teach providing music enrichment to our terrapins in Fourth Grade for this school year. 

1st grade - Friday, May 31st at 1 pm (MPR) 

2nd grade - Friday, May 17th at 1 pm (MPR)

3rd grade - Friday, May 3rd at 1:10 pm (MPR)

4th grade - Wednesday, May 8th at 8:15 am (MPR)

April

26th - Multicultural Music Assembly

30th - Lunch with a Loved One



May

1st – School Principal’s Day

6th - Monthly Foundation Meeting on Zoom 

6th to 10th – Teacher Appreciation Week

10th – Kona Ice 

14th – APEX Fun Run Kick Off Assembly

14th - Chipotle (4S Ranch) Restaurant Night 

23rd – APEX Fun Run Day

27th – Memorial Day - No School

31st - School’s Out Event

Can we “REMIND” you about upcoming events at Turtleback? 

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grade 1: terrapin1

grade 2: terrapin2

grade 3: terrapin3

grade 4: terrapin4

grade 5: terrapin5

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