Torrey Pines Elementary

"The minute you step onto the Torrey Pines campus, you realize that this is not just a place for children, but a place for families." Read more>>    


                                                                                Artwork created by our 2012-2013 5th Graders                                                                                TPES Foundation Funded Art Program directed by Mrs. Yzaguirre
Announcements 
TPES YEARBOOK ORDER TODAY!

Only 7 yearbooks remaining! 

The remaining books will be sold for $35. Yearbooks will be delivered to the classrooms by June 10. 
Ordering Details & Form here>>  
RETRIEVE LOST AND FOUND ITEMS!
Be sure to take a look at the lost and found and retrieve any items that may be your child's.
The lost and found rack is located near the office lunch arbor area. Any clothes remaining after the last day of school will be donated. 
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
June 11
Our last day of school is Tuesday June 11. Dismissal time is 12:30 PM except for 5th graders. 5th Grade Promotion is at
11:00 AM with dismissal afterwards. Have a safe and wonderful summer break! See you September 3rd! 
BOX TOP WINNERS!
Congratulations to Mr. Serafin's class for collecting the most Box Tops and Labels for Education. They have won an ice cream party for all of their hard work! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us to raise $1089 this year. Check out the class standings and keep on collecting!
GET A JUMP START ON SCHOOL SUPPLIES: EDUKIT
"Early Bird" Kit for $38, Order by June 19th  
TPES Foundation offers the EduKit program as an option for our busy families to order supplies for the upcoming school year requested by your teachers to start the year off right.  Avoid the back-to-school rush and going from store to store. Price increases to $55 after June 19th, so order today.  This program is optional. Many of the supplies will be shared within the class and the kit is delivered to the school. Click here>> 
for more information, click here>> to order online. 
ATTENTION PARENTS OF 5TH GRADERS
Sign Up for Muirlands Middle School eSplash
If your child will be attending Muirlands Middle School in the fall, please click here to sign up for Muirlands eSplash, the weekly online newsletter. You may also sign up by visiting the website and clicking "eSplash/eBlast Sign Up" under Quicklinks. Important announcements will be sent during the summer, so please sign up now to stay informed!  
TPES SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
June 17 - July 12, 8:00 - 11:30
Please check with Office Regarding Late Registration
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Marra.
YMCA SUMMER SIZZLE CAMP 2013
June 17 - July 12- Register in Person
The La Jolla YMCA is offering Summer Sizzle Camp from
June 17- July 12 from 11:30am - 6pm to coincide with the TPES Summer Enrichment program. The YMCA will pick up your student after the TPES Enrichment Program and bring them over to the YMCA for an afternoon of fun games and activities.  
TORREY PINES ELEMENTARY 2013-2014
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
2013-2014 School Year Enrollment for NEW students
is now underway. In order to receive a new student enrollment packet you will need to bring in current residence verification even if you already have children enrolled at Torrey Pines. This verification consists of an SDG&E bill from May or June plus a signed copy of your lease or mortgage statement. The office will be open from June 17th until July 10th and starting August 21st from 9:00am until 11:00am for registration. The office will be located in the library during the summer due to construction. Any questions email Chris Marra at cmarra@sandi.net

Letters were mailed for CURRENT students that are continuing at Torrey Pines Elementary next year. Every family needs to return the letter with the applicable information checked off and documents to remain enrolled for next school year.

ROOM PARENTS & CHAIRS NEEDED FOR 2013 - 2014

Please review the volunteer opportunities to determine what program best fits with your time, interests, and talents for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year. If you are interested in a committee or chair position please email Karen Krampe. If you are interested in serving as a room parent next year, please contact Monica Winters.
TPES FOUNDATION 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD 
Congratulations (and our THANKS!) to the new
TPES Foundation Executive Board!
  • President - Karen Krampe  
  • VP Fundraising - Eli Moeller 
  • Campus Fundraising - Dawniel Stewart 
  • VP Academic Affairs - Sarah Rosen 
  • VP Campus Volunteers -Monica Winters 
  • Treasurer - Kim Rebeiz  
  • Assistant Treasurer - Nichole Clark   
  • Family Events - Neha Bahadur  
  • Hospitality - Carolyn Lennon 
  • VP Communications - Maryana Bhak
  • Publications - Regina Buckley  
  • Secretary - Liliana Merced
  • Past President Advisor - Renee Kenagy  
TPES FOUNDATION ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Click here to Donate Now or Bronze Plaque Program>>
Please consider a contribution today that will help fund smaller class sizes, art, music, PE, technology, math and English enhancements, teacher training and supplements and much much more! It costs $550 per student per year to fund these essential programs. There is no donation too small or too large, every dollar counts! Your donation is 100% tax deductible. Login to view more details here>>

TPES NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON PROGRAM NOMINEE!
Torrey Pines Elementary, Standley Middle School and
the School of International Business at Kearny High School have been nominated for Blue Ribbons from the U.S. Department of Education, making San Diego Unified the only district in California with three nominees!
SD Unified School District statement here>>
U.S. Department of Education program details here>> 
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE
TPES bell times may be viewed here>> (login required)
San Diego Unified School Year Calender here>>
TORREY PINES ELEMENTARY HONORED
AS DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL!
Torrey Pines Elementary School was honored as a 'California Distinguished School' by the state Department of Education. This is the second consecutive time TPES has received this prestigious honor. THANK YOU students, staff, and the community for everything you do to make TPES an award winning school!
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE
Construction at TPES is underway. The school will be receiving two additional classrooms and the office, and rooms 2 and 3 will have some beams replaced. The construction firm is working closely with the school and classroom disruptions will be kept to a minimum. Also, all construction areas will be fenced off, workers will be finger printed and have visible badges and colored vests. The construction is due to be completed by mid-August. 
LOGGING ONTO OUR WEBSITE
Please download the TPES Foundation Form here to obtain login access to the website, school directory and to sign-up for our electronic newsletter. TPES parents who are having difficulty logging on to our website should contact tpeswebmaster@gmail.com.

 
 
 
    

Upcoming events

17 Jun 2013 9:00 AM • TPES Office Located in the Library During Construction
21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM • TPES Office Located in the Library During Construction

   
   

Here are everyday ways you can help us support smaller class sizes and quality programs at TPES:
   

    Register your grocery cards, like Ralphs Club Card. Everytime you shop TPES earns dollars! More info>>
   
    Box Tops for Education is a great way to get family and friends involved. It's fun, easy... it's Hip to Clip! More info>>
   
   

Register your cards with eScrip and everytime you make a purchase at an eScrip merchant TPES benefits! More info>>
   
    Tile painting parties will be offered throughout the school year. Tiles will be mounted on our school library! More info>>
   
    We'll be selling TPES apparel throughout the school year. Sport a TPES t-shirt and support TPES!

 
 

Section 5 of Article IX of the California Constitution guarantees students a “free public education.”
Torrey Pines Elementary School, 8350 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
phone: 858.453.2323 /  fax: 858.452.6923
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