April 4, 2024

Dear Turtleback Families –

Happy April! 



Our monthly restaurant night is Thursday, April 11th from 11 am - 9 pm at The Stand. The address is 12045 Carmel Mountain Rd #303, San Diego, CA 92128. 20% of all sales come back to Turtleback Elementary! 

Thank you to all the families who supported the Scholastic Book Fair! The event was a success thanks to Mrs. Tison, the teachers, the Turtleback Education Foundation Board, Chiaki Milton, and all the other parent volunteers who supported this event. It truly takes a village or a “terrapin tribe!” Funds raised will support our school library!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th - May 10th! We are grateful to all the parents who will be creating door decorations for our teachers and staff! 

Lastly, our Turtleback Education Foundation programs thrive on family participation and volunteer support. Thank you to all the families that participate in our events and a big thanks to all the  volunteers that support our events and programs. It takes a village, or a “terrapin tribe” and we couldn’t do what we do without you!

Have a wonderful Spring Break!   



Best,

Archana Balasubramanian

Turtleback Education Foundation President 

Restaurant Night -Thursday, April 11th @ The Stand (CMR)

The Stand

Thursday, April 11th 

Time: 11 am – 9 pm

Address: 12045 Carmel Mountain Rd #303, San Diego, CA 92128

For in store purchases, show this flyer.

Lunch with a Loved one CANCELED!

The Lunch with a Loved One Scheduled for Friday, April 5th has been canceled due to a forecast of rain! 

Once confirmed, we will let you know the new event date!

Kona Ice - Tuesday, April 16th

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! 

Book Fair - Thank you Families

Thank you to all our Turtleback Families for supporting the Scholastic Book Fair! 

The book fair sales were $13,937.40! A percentage of all sales come back to Turtleback and support our library!

Book Fair - Night at the Library

Thank you Mrs. Kastrup for leading a fun fitness class! 

Thank you to all the families who attended bookmark making!  

Book Fair - Foundation Gift

The Turtleback Education Foundation provided each teacher with a $50 Book Fair gift to help build their classroom library!

March Rubio’s Restaurant Night

Thank you to all our families who supported our March Restaurant Night at Rubio’s (RB)!

We earned $324 back for Turtleback Elementary!

Structured Support Teachers and Staff Luncheon: Friday, March 29th  

A big terrapin thanks to our ASD teachers and staff for bringing SUNSHINE and SMILES to our classrooms! 

This luncheon was sponsored by the Turtleback Education Foundation and Walker Law Firm.

Yearbook Sales 

San Diego Legion Rugby Team

The San Diego Legion Rugby Team is offering FREE tickets to ALL the students and teachers, with discounted tickets for their family members. Please use the link below and follow the instructions to get FREE tickets to a Professional Rugby Game at Snapdragon Stadium vs. their Rivals the Utah Warriors!

Date: Sunday, April 21st - game starts at 3:00pm 

Location: Snapdragon Stadium (2101 Stadium Wy, San Diego, CA 92108)

Entry Tickets for Elementary, Middle, High School Students: FREE 

Entry Tickets for Family Members: $20 each

Parking: $25 (the trolley is an option as well)

Transportation/Supervision: Transportation and supervision throughout the event is the responsibility of the parents/guardians.

Pre-Game Clinic: All students can attend a rugby clinic hosted by SD Legion from 1:45pm -2:45pm. Students should arrive 30 minutes early as the check-in line will be long. Check in is located between F1 (turf) and E1 (turf) outside of the Snapdragon Stadium (see map). Students should wear closed toed shoes comfortable for running around. Parents are responsible for dropping off and picking students up after the clinic.



Special National Anthem Opportunity: For a limited number of students, they will have an opportunity to run onto the field with one of the professional players for the National Anthem. A lottery will be conducted to select interested students. If your student is selected, more detailed information will be sent to you via email. Parents/guardians will not be allowed on the field for this event.

ATTENTION: Parents of 2nd - 5th Graders 

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April

8th to 12th – Spring Break (No School)

11th – The Stand (CMR) Restaurant Night 

16th – Kona Ice

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