Terra Vista Elementary School

Welcome

Welcome to Terra Vista Elementary School, the home of the Timberwolves. Our mission is to assist the home in preparing each child to become self-fulfilled productive citizens by promoting high levels of academic and social achievements in a positive environment.

Message from the Principal

TERRA VISTA - JOURNEY TO SUCCESS ON THE TIMBERWOLF EXPRESS

Welcome to Terra Vista Elementary School, the home of the Timberwolves. Terra Vista's tradition of outstanding academics stems from a core of dedicated leaders and teachers. Additionally, our community of supportive parents and business partners help our school produce outstanding scholars.

This year we welcome our newest grade level, C.L.O.U.D.S. Preschool. Also, we are expanding our library. So, please excuse our dust as we grow to be even better for our Timberwolves.

Parents are invited to volunteer and to become members of our Terra Vista PTA. As we board the Timberwolf Express together, we will journey through several colleges and universities on our way to Destination Literacy. So...ALL ABOARD!!!

Cecille Walks Peace

LATEST NEWS

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES

1ST - 5TH GRADE:
8:00 A.M. - Gates open.
8:00 A.M. - HOWL & HIKE walking program
8:10 A.M. - Line up on the playground.
8:15 A.M. - 1st - 5th grade classes begin.
1:15 P.M. - MONDAY/MINIMUM DAY DISMISSAL
2:45 P.M. - Tuesday - Friday Dismissal

AM KINDERGARTEN 8:05 A.M. - 11:25 A.M.
PM KINDERGARTEN 11:25 A.M. - 2:45 P.M.

DEPARTURE PROCEDURES:
Please meet students outside the classroom or at the front of the school.

LOADING ZONES
Please remember that LOADING/DROP-OFF ZONES are for immediate loading and unloading of students only.

BUS TRANSPORTATION Bus transportation has been suspended.

SAFETY

Please help us keep our Timberwolves safe by abiding by the Parking Lot & Drop Off Zone procedures. Please review these expectations with your students and encourage them to always make safe choices.

RE: Bicycle Riding

This year we anticipate an increase in student bike riders. Only students in second through fifth grade are allowed to ride bikes to Terra Vista. The California Highway Patrol offers guidelines and explains the laws of riding on public streets. Please review the information as provided in the below-listed web site:

http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/bicycleriding.html

Please note that anyone under 18 who uses a skateboard, non-motorized scooter, rollerblades or roller skates is required to wear a helmet. Only bicycles are allowed at Terra Vista. For bicycle riders, a person under 18 years of age cannot operate a bicycle or ride as a passenger without a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the SNELL Standards for Protective Headgear.

KINDERGARTEN CIRCLE The Kindergarten Circle will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. Thank you also for taking the extra steps to use the crosswalk at the intersection of Terra Vista Parkway and Mountain View Drive when needed. Please share this information with all individuals who are responsible for the safe drop off and pick up of your child.

ATTENDANCE  Attendance Reminder Each day your child is absent you must notify the school. Please call our 24 hour attendance line at 803-3010. All absences not cleared within 3 days will be considered unexcused.

UPCOMING EVENTS

4/16/2012-4/26/2012

STATE TESTING: Parents are asked to help their second through fifth graders do their best on the test by getting a lot of sleep, eating healthy snacks & meals, and coming to school each day on time.

5/3/2012

OPEN HOUSE, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come see the projects and progress our Timberwolves have made this year. Study Island training will be available for 1st grade parents only. Second through fifth grade parents do not need to attend. Students in 2nd - 5th grade use this web-based study software multiple times each week. Incoming 2nd - 5th graders for 2012-2013 are expected to use Study Island for summer practice.

5/7/2012- 5/11/2012

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

5/22/2012

LAST DAY OF THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR. All Kindergarteners attend the AM session and dismiss at 11:25 a.m. It is a minimum day. All 1st - 5th graders will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. Have a great summer vacation.

8/6/2012

FIRST DAY OF THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

Terra Vista Elementary School 7497 Mountain View Drive (909) 945-5715

Last Modified: Friday, Apr. 20, 2012