Weekly Message for the Week of August 8th

Dear Tiffany Families,

I hope this email finds you well on this warm August weekend!  Here is the information for the week:

Parent Leadership Opportunities – SSC, DAC and DELAC

Are you interested in serving in a leadership capacity here at Tiffany?  We are looking for parents who are interested in running for School Site Council (SSC).  SSC is an elected body comprised of community members and staff who oversee the financial aspects of our campus, providing transparency and collaboration in how we use funds to support our students.

DAC (District Advisory Committee) and ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee) are two more ways that parents can serve Tiffany at the district level.  Check out these videos for more information.

If you are interested in being involved with either of these opportunities, please email me at crystal.sutton@cvesd.org as soon as possible.

ELAC

Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, August 9th at 9am in the MPR.  At this meeting, I will present an overview of what ELAC is, discuss leadership opportunities and more.  I look forward to seeing you there!

English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) is another way for parents to get involved.  The ELAC advises on the following:

  • Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration of inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement.
  • Assisting in the development of the school-wide needs assessment.
  • Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
  • Each ELAC shall have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the District English Learner Advisory (DELAC)

Lunch Applications

While all meals are free for all students this year, these applications also can provide additional funding for our school.  We are asking that our families fill out and return the applications for the lunch program.  This application is green – be on the look out for it and return by Friday, August 12th.  This application can also be completed online at https://www.schoolcafe.com/.

For more information about Child Nutrition Services Meal Applications in CVESD, please visit https://www.cvesd.org/parents/nutritional-services/meal_application.

PTA Membership Drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traffic and Safety

When we all follow the traffic patterns and expectations, traffic will move smoothly and everyone will get where they need to go each morning and afternoon.

Please park in marked stalls or on the street in non-permitted areas in the neighborhood.  Yellow curbs are for loading and unloading only – cars should not be parked and left unattended.  No cars, attended or unattended, should be parked on red curbs.  These are fire lanes and when they are blocked, it poses a safety risk to our students, staff and community.

Use crosswalks for crossing the street and parking lot.  When dropping students off, please be sure that they exit the vehicle on the right so that they get out directly onto the sidewalk closest to the school building.

Follow traffic patterns and do not double park along parking spaces.

Thank you for your help in keeping our parking lot and neighbor safe, which ultimately keeps our students safe.  We appreciate your support.

Save the Date – PTA General Meeting 

Our first PTA General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 24th at 6pm.  There will be an in-person and virtual option.  Stay tuned for more information.  If you haven’t already, consider becoming a member.  The cost is $11 and being a member, is just that, being a member.  Your membership is one way that benefits our school community.  Of course, you can volunteer and become more involved by supporting different events, committees and more.  Use this link or pay your membership in the office.  Thank you for your support!

JOIN PTA by Clicking HERE

Campus Clinic

Campus Clinic, operated by COVID Clinic, is the organization that will be providing testing for students and staff here on campus each Wednesday at Tiffany Elementary.  If you want to participate in this optional testing, a new consent form must be filled out for the 2022-2023 school year.  Students and staff who were previously registered will not automatically rollover.  The consent forms were sent via email and are personalized for each student and staff member.
Optional testing will take place every Wednesday.  Campus Clinic staff will be on campus and will test only students and staff who have consent to be tested.  PCR tests will be used and results are shared with parent(s) via email within 24-48 hours.  If your child has tested positive within the last 90 days, PCR tests are not recommended because they can pick up small fragments of the virus.  Antigen testing is not available through Campus Clinic yet.  If that changes, we will let our community know.
If you did not receive an email from Campus Clinic and want to have your child participate, please email support@campusclinic.org. ​They will be able to assist you with registration.  Our front office does not handle registration for testing.   
Again, this is optional and available for those who want to utilize it.
Here’s to a great week!
Take Care,
Crystal Sutton
Principal

Weekly Message for the Week of August 1st

Dear Tiffany Families,

We made it through the first full week of school last week!  The students are settling into their classrooms and smiles are all around.  We are excited for what this year will bring for our Tiffany Tigers!  Here is the information for the week:

Lunch Applications

Lunch applications will be going home with students this week.  While all meals are free for all students this year, these applications also can provide additional funding for our school.  We are asking that our families fill out and return the applications for the lunch program.  This application is green – be on the look out for it and return by Friday, August 12th.  This application can also be completed online at https://www.schoolcafe.com/.

For more information about Child Nutrition Services Meal Applications in CVESD, please visit https://www.cvesd.org/parents/nutritional-services/meal_application.

PTA Membership Drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traffic and Safety

As we enter our second full week of school, I would like to remind our community of the importance of traffic safety in our parking lot.  Our parking lot is one of the larger parking lots in CVESD.  If we all follow the traffic patterns and expectations, traffic will move smoothly and everyone will get where they need to go each morning and afternoon.

Please park in marked stalls or on the street in non-permitted areas in the neighborhood.  Yellow curbs are for loading and unloading only – cars should not be parked and left unattended.  No cars, attended or unattended, should be parked on red curbs.  These are fire lanes and when they are blocked, it poses a safety risk to our students, staff and community.

Use crosswalks for crossing the street and parking lot.  When dropping students off, please be sure that they exit the vehicle on the right so that they get out directly onto the sidewalk closest to the school building.

Follow traffic patterns and do not double park along parking spaces.

Thank you for your help in keeping our parking lot and neighbor safe, which ultimately keeps our students safe.  We appreciate your support.

Parent Leadership Opportunities – SSC, DAC and DELAC

Are you interested in serving in a leadership capacity here at Tiffany?  We are looking for parents who are interested in running for School Site Council (SSC).  SSC is an elected body comprised of community members and staff who oversee the financial aspects of our campus, providing transparency and collaboration in how we use funds to support our students.

DAC (District Advisory Committee) and ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee) are two more ways that parents can serve Tiffany at the district level.  Check out these videos for more information.

If you are interested in being involved with either of these opportunities, please email me at crystal.sutton@cvesd.org by Friday, August 5th.

ELAC

English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) is another way for parents to get involved.  The ELAC advises on the following:

  • Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration of inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement.
  • Assisting in the development of the school-wide needs assessment.
  • Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
  • Each ELAC shall have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the District English Learner Advisory (DELAC)

Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, August 9th at 9am in the MPR.  At this meeting, I will present an overview of what ELAC is, discuss leadership opportunities and more.  I look forward to seeing you there!

Campus Clinic

Campus Clinic, operated by COVID Clinic, is the organization that will be providing testing for students and staff here on campus each Wednesday at Tiffany Elementary.  If you want to participate in this optional testing, a new consent form must be filled out for the 2022-2023 school year.  Students and staff who were previously registered will not automatically rollover.  The consent forms were sent via email and are personalized for each student and staff member.
Optional testing will take place every Wednesday.  Campus Clinic staff will be on campus and will test only students and staff who have consent to be tested.  PCR tests will be used and results are shared with parent(s) via email within 24-48 hours.  If your child has tested positive within the last 90 days, PCR tests are not recommended because they can pick up small fragments of the virus.  Antigen testing is not available through Campus Clinic yet.  If that changes, we will let our community know.
If you did not receive an email from Campus Clinic and want to have your child participate, please email support@campusclinic.org. ​They will be able to assist you with registration.  Our front office does not handle registration for testing.   
Again, this is optional and available for those who want to utilize it.

 

Spirit Week Continues this Week

Kindergarten will be selling popsicles again on Friday for $1 each as a fundraiser for new backpack racks and rainbow carpets for the classrooms.  Thank you for your support!

Here’s to a great week!

Take Care,

Crystal Sutton

Principal

Campus Clinic Information – Please Read

Dear Tiffany Families,
Within the last few days, you should have received an email from “Campus Clinic” (COVID Clinic).  This is the organization that will be providing testing for students and staff here on campus each Wednesday at Tiffany Elementary.  If you want to participate in this optional testing, a new consent form must be filled out for the 2022-2023 school year.  Students and staff who were previously registered will not automatically rollover.
Optional testing will begin tomorrow.  Campus Clinic staff will be on campus and will test only students and staff who have consent to be tested.  PCR tests will be used and results are shared with parent(s) via email within 24-48 hours.  If your child has tested positive within the last 90 days, PCR tests are not recommended because they can pick up small fragments of the virus.  Antigen testing is not available through Campus Clinic yet.  If that changes, we will let our community know.
If you did not receive an email from Campus Clinic and want to have your child participate, please email support@campusclinic.org. ​They will be able to assist you with registration.  Our front office does not handle registration for testing.   
Again, this is optional and available for those who want to utilize it.
Finally, instead of sending an additional email, I am including the NON-CLOSE Contact Notification for cases reported today.  If you were impacted, you received a separate notification from me.  Community Notification for July 26th
Take Care,
Crystal Sutton
Principal

Weekly Message for the Week of July 25th

Dear Tiffany Families,

I hope this message finds you well on this beautiful San Diego Sunday!  The first three days back with students was so great – we are looking forward to an amazing year here at Tiffany!

Communication is very important and I want you to know that you can expect a message from me each Sunday which details what you might need for the upcoming week.  I post the identical message on our Tiffany Blog and email it through School Messenger.

This week’s message is quite long, as it contains many items related to the beginning of the year.  They will not be as long in the future!

Curriculum Night – Tuesday, July 26th 

We will be hosting Curriculum Night on Tuesday, July 26th here on campus.  Our teachers will present two identical 30-minute presentations, giving parents flexibility if they have more than one child or need to come a little later due to other commitments.  The first session is about 10 minutes longer because it will include a welcome video message from me.  The schedule will be as follows:

Session #1 – 5:00 – 5:40pm

  • Welcome Message from Dr. Sutton in Classrooms
  • Classroom Teacher Presentation

Transition – 5:40pm – 5:45pm

Session #2 – 5:45pm – 6:15pm

  • Classroom Teacher Presentation

This event is geared more toward parents to give you insight into what your child will be learning, expectations, etc.  We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!

Schedule for this Week 

This will be our first full week of school, so I wanted to remind families of arrival and dismissal times.  They are as follows:

Monday Through Thursday

  • Grade K:  8:45AM – 2:55PM
  • Grades 1-6: 8:45 AM – 3:10 PM
  • Preschool AM: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Preschool PM: 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Friday – Minimum Day

  • Grade K:  8:45AM – 1:40PM
  • Grades 1-6: 8:45 AM-1:55 PM
  • Preschool is closed on Fridays

When our school has Minimum Days that are not a Friday (ex. Parent Conferences), our preschool students follow their same schedule Monday through Thursday.

Safety and Traffic 

It is my belief that we all share the same goal of having our students safe at school, which includes our parking lot before and after school.  Here are some friendly reminders regarding parking and traffic here at Tiffany.

  • When entering the parking lot, the right lane is for loading/unloading.
  • The left lane is for passing through traffic.  Please do not have your student exit the vehicle in the left lane and cross through on coming traffic.
  • Red curbs are fire lanes, and yellow curbs are for loading/unloading only.  At no time should cars be parked and left unattended on either a red or yellow curb.
  • Should you need to park, please do so in a marked stall or on the street.
  • Permit parking is in effect in the neighborhood West of our campus.
  • Bus loading areas should also be kept clear of vehicles.
  • Families who live close enough to walk are encouraged to do so.
  • Please leave plenty of time to allow for drop off and pick up.
  • Make sure that your student(s) are utilizing cross walks and not crossing through traffic.
  • Bus service is available for students who live farther from our campus, but still within our boundary.  Please visit our district website HERE for more information.

CVPD makes regular trips around our neighborhood and violations can be cited.  Please allow time for this process each day.  I am confident that if we all work together, our traffic will flow smoothly and everyone will get where they need to go.  Thank you for your support.

LCFF Survey Forms to Families    

Your child(ren) will be bringing home a survey form titled – Local Control Funding Formula Collection Data for 2022-2023. This quick survey will have a critical impact on your child(ren)’s support and services. We are requesting our families to submit the Local Control Funding Formula Collection Data forms which determines the State and Federal funding that schools receive. This funding provides your child(ren) with support and resources for their academic success.

Benefits for your child(ren) include:

  • Instructional materials
  • Classroom technology
  • Additional staffing to provide supports for students
  • Extended learning opportunities for students
  • Before and after school programs

The survey is as simple as answering two questions:

  • How many people are living in the home?
  • What is your total monthly income?

We appreciate your time and support in ensuring your child(ren) get what they need and deserve in CVESD. Please return the survey by August 5, 2022.

PTA Membership Information

We have an AMAZING PTA on our campus and being a member is one way to support the work they do to enhance the school experience for our students.  Please consider becoming a member!  Here is the correct LINK if you would like to join online.  Envelopes will also be sent home if you would prefer to join by cash or check.  Thank you for your support!

Kindergarten Popsicle Sale

Looking for a treat after school on Friday?  Our Kindergarten Team will be selling popsicles after school on the next two Fridays, July 29th and August 5th.  The cost is $1 and the money raised is going toward new backpack racks and large carpets for the classroom.  Below is a flyer with the details:

Colorful Spirit Days – Whole School Invited to Participate
Our Kindergarten students will be learning about the colors of the rainbow during the next two weeks of school.  They have invited our entire school to participate if they would like.  Below is the information:
Here’s to a great week!
Take Care,
Crystal Sutton
Principal

Upcoming Events and Reminders

Dear Tiffany Families,

What an incredible first day of school!  The energy was amazing and it was so great to have our students and families here on campus again.  We are sure to have an outstanding year together!

Here are a few upcoming events and reminders:

Schedule for Thursday and Friday:

Thursday, July 21st:

  • Grade K:  8:45AM – 1:40PM
  • Grades 1-6: 8:45 AM – 3:10 PM
  • Preschool AM: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Preschool PM: 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Friday, July 22nd:

  • Grade K:  8:45AM – 1:40PM
  • Grades 1-6: 8:45 AM-1:55 PM
  • Preschool is closed on Fridays

Transportation

Several of our students take bus transportation before and after school each day.  Students with IEPs who have transportation as part of their IEP should contact the transportation department at 619-656-5626 with route related questions.  Students who take our neighborhood bus need to register their child/children with transportation.  For more information: Transportation Information – Chula Vista Elementary School District (cvesd.org).

For immediate assistance when the students are en route to or from school, you can call dispatch at (619) 656-5600.

If bus riders are younger students, especially Kindergarten and First Grade, please let their classroom teacher know that they are expected to go on the bus each day.  This helps our staff be sure that the students make it to the bus.   Thank you for your support.

Save the Date for Curriculum Night

Our teachers will be hosting Curriculum Night on Tuesday, July 26th here at Tiffany.  Teachers will present two identical sessions to give flexibility to our parents.  The times will be as follows:

Session #1 – 5:00 – 5:40pm (5 minute video welcome from principal and 30-minute presentation by teacher)
Session #2 – 5:45pm – 6:15pm
Popsicle Sale Hosted by Kindergarten – Back by Popular Demand!
Our Kindergarten Team will be selling popsicles again after school tomorrow.  The cost is $1 and the money raised is going toward new backpack racks and learning carpets.  It will be set up right outside the Kindergarten area.  Thank you for your support!
Back to School Bash on Friday
Don’t forget about our Back to School Bash on Friday from 2-4pm.  We hope to see you there!
Traffic and Safety
Traffic will likely be a little heavier Thursday and Friday, as Kindergarten will be attending at regular arrival time.  Please allow time and follow the traffic patterns in our parking lot.  Remember that no cars may be left unattended on yellow or red curbs.  Thank you!
Colorful Spirit Days – Whole School Invited to Participate
Our Kindergarten students will be learning about the colors of the rainbow during the next two weeks of school.  They have invited our entire school to participate if they would like.  Below is the information:

 

Thank you again for a great first day and here’s to a great year!

Take Care,

Crystal Sutton

Principal

Mark Your Calendars!

Dear Tiffany Families,

We have a few events we would like to share with our families that are happening this first week of school!

COVID Test Kit Pick Up Tomorrow

Please swing by our parking lot loop tomorrow between 8-10am or 3-5pm to pick up a COVID Test for your children here at Tiffany.  Testing before school starts is optional, but highly encouraged.  Please only notify us if a test comes back positive.

Popsicle Sale on the First Day of School (After School)

Looking for a treat on the first day of school?  Our Kindergarten Team will be selling popsicles after school on the first day of school.  They will also be sold on Friday, July 29th and Friday, August 5th.  The cost is $1 and the money raised is going toward new backpack racks and large carpets for the classroom.  Below is a flyer with the details:

PTA Back to School Bash

Our PTA will be hosting a Back to School Bash on Friday, July 22nd from 2-4pm at Tiffany Park.  Please come and enjoy time with other families!  Our teachers will be there from 2-3pm.  We look forward to this awesome event!  (FLYER)

Take Care,

Crystal Sutton

Principal

COVID Test Kits for Students – Distribution on 7/19/22

Dear Parents/Guardians:

In anticipation of the start of the school year on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, our site has received COVID-19 testing kits for students. We will be distributing the kits to families on Tuesday, July 19th at 8am-10am and 3pm-5pm. We are strongly encouraging parents to test your student on Tuesday or Wednesday morning prior to students returning to campus. If students test positive, please make sure you keep them home to avoid exposure to other students and staff. Testing is NOT required, but highly encouraged.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sutton

Estimados Padres y Tutores:

En anticipación al inicio del ciclo escolar el miércoles, 20 de julio del 2022, nuestra escuela ha recibido paquetes de prueba de COVID-19 para estudiantes. Distribuiremos los paquetes a las familias el 19 de julio – 8:00am – 10:00am y 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Recomendamos encarecidamente a los padres de familia que le hagan la prueba a su/s estudiante/s el martes o miércoles por la mañana antes de que regresen al plantel. Si los estudiantes dan positivo, asegúrese de mantenerlos en casa para evitar la exposición a otros estudiantes y personal. Las pruebas NO son requeridas, pero se recomiendan encarecidamente.

Esperamos darle la bienvenida a todos el miércoles.

Atentamente,

Sra. Sutton

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year

Dear Tiffany Elementary School Families,

As we approach the opening of the 2022-2023 school year, I hope this message finds you and your family well.  My name is Crystal Sutton and I am excited to serve this community for a second year as your principal!  If you would like to know a little more about me, please click HERE, which will take you to my page on our school blog.  I look forward to reconnecting with our current families and welcoming our new families.

I know our entire team is ready to welcome our students on July 20th. Below you will find information about the start of school.

Office is Now Open

Our school main office is now open from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM, daily.  Our office team is processing residency verification, enrolling new families and getting ready to open the school year.  We are available to support our families with questions you may have.  Please also be sure to subscribe to our Tiffany Elementary School Blog by visiting https://tiffanyelementary.edublogs.org/.

Residency Verification for Returning Students

All returning families should have received an email notification from PowerSchool to renew annual verification of student residency back in late May/early June.  If you already completed this process, no need to do anything more.  If there is any missing information or paperwork for a residency verification that you already submitted, our office team will reach out to you.  If you have not completed residency yet, please search your inbox by searching “PowerSchool” to locate the student specific link and complete the process.  Verification of student residency is required for enrollment.

If your plans have changed and your student(s) are not returning to Tiffany Elementary for the upcoming school year, please call the office as soon as possible to let us know.

Teacher Assignments and First Day Schedule

By the evening of July 18th, parents will receive email notification of teacher and classroom assignments for the 2022-2023 school year.  The first day of school will be July 20th and follow the schedule below:

  • Grade K:  9:30 AM – 11:30AM (Orientation with Parents and Kindergarten Students)
  • Grades 1-6: 8:45 AM-1:55 PM
  • Preschool AM: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Preschool PM: 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Schedule for Thursday and Friday of the First Week

Thursday, July 21st:

  • Grades TK and K:  8:45AM – 1:40PM
  • Grades 1-6: 8:45 AM – 3:10 PM
  • Preschool AM: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Preschool PM: 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Friday, July 22nd:

  • Grades TK and K:  8:45AM – 1:40PM
  • Grades 1-6: 8:45 AM-1:55 PM
  • Preschool is closed on Fridays

2022-2023 School Year Calendar

 

Safety Guidelines 

Here are some of the safety requirements for this school year.  Please keep in mind that these are subject to change as State and Federal Guidelines continue to update:

  • Please call the office to report any absences and the reason for the absence.
    • Excused Absences: illness, doctor appointments for the student, military engagements (ex. ceremony, return from deployment), death of an immediate family member, etc.
    • Unexcused Absences:  appointments for other family members, out of town, vacations, etc.
    • Independent Study:  If you know ahead that your child might need to miss school (ex. family reunion), please contact your child’s teacher and our office to set up an independent study contract.
  • Mask wearing is optional for adults and students
  • Students are encouraged to come with their own water bottle to school to stay hydrated
  • We are still waiting for updated volunteer guidelines – when I have them, I will share them with our community
  • We will continue to have parents/families outside at arrival each morning.
  • At dismissal, Preschool, TK, K and 1st will all dismiss from the Kindergarten area to an adult.  Bus riders will be escorted to the bus.
  • Second through Sixth Grade students will walk through gates on the West side of campus at dismissal.
  • Specific COVID Protocols will be shared in a separate email closer to when school starts.

Transportation

Some of the students in our school zoned-area are eligible for transportation.  If you want to see if your student(s) are eligible, please visit the link below for more information and to register if eligible:

Transportation Information – Chula Vista Elementary School District (cvesd.org)

Meals for Breakfast and Lunch this Year

Breakfast (before school) and Lunch will be provided for students free of charge again this year for those who would like it.  Students can also bring their own lunch and/snacks.  For menu information, please visit: School Menus – Chula Vista Elementary School District (cvesd.org)

Breakfast service is from 8:10-8:40 every school day to all students.  If your child would like breakfast, please enter the gates at the West end of campus and eat at the lunch tables outside on the main playground.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our main office at (619) 421-6300, via phone or email me at crystal.sutton@cvesd.org.  Our school team is excited to see our students and families soon!

Sincerely,

Crystal Sutton, Principal