Tiffany Elementary School

Dear Tiffany Families,

I hope this email finds you well.  Just a reminder that our school will be closed Monday, March 20th through Friday, March 31st.  We will resume on Monday, April 3rd and it will be a Minimum Day for all of our TK – 6th Grade students.  Preschool will follow their regular schedule.  YMCA Spring Camp will be at our campus for the full two weeks, but our office will be closed.  When we return on April 3rd, our office team will begin returning messages – please be aware that this will take a little bit of time, so we appreciate your patience.

Save the Date for the PTA Family Dance

Final Total for the YMCA Campaign – Thank You!

On behalf of the South Bay YMCA, THANK YOU to our Tiffany Community for their generous support of the Annual YMCA Campaign!  Our school raised $16,012!!!!  That is incredible!!  Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.

Yearbook Photos Wanted

Internet and Social Media Safety for Students

I already posted this last week, but I would like to share it again, as it is a very important topic of safety for our students:

At the beginning of the school year, we do general lessons for internet and social media safety for our students in a way that is appropriate to the age of the child.  Anything where a child can communicate is considered social media, which includes YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, online gaming and more.  While students do not have access to these items at school, concerns related to them can spill over into school.

It is important to check in with your child to see what they are doing online.  Even if your child is not on all of these platforms, much of the content is cross-posted onto many different outlets, which makes it very difficult to manage.  Here are some talking points you can use to help start a conversation with your student around online safety:

• Never give out any personal information on social media. Don’t share your address, what city you live in, or what school you attend – even if it’s your friend.
• Do not share passwords
• Do not add people you don’t know on social media accounts.
• Be nice and always be respectful. Words hurt the same online as they do in person.
• Be careful what you post! Everything shared online is there forever – it does not go away even if the post/photo is deleted.

A few parents have shared an interest in seeing if we can get someone to come out and do a parent education night around this topic.  I will see what I can coordinate to support our community and will share the information with our families once it is scheduled.  CVPD also does a presentation for upper grade students, so we will be scheduling this in Quarter 4.  

Finally, just a reminder that students who have cell phones on campus should have them powered off and in their backpacks during the school day.  Once the students exit the campus and need to communicate with families, they can do so.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at crystal.sutton@cvesd.org.

This will be the last Weekly Message until Sunday, April 2nd.  Enjoy this two week break and we will see all of our students and families on Monday, April 3rd.

Take Care,

Dr. Sutton

Yearbook Photos Wanted

Internet/Social Media Safety For Students

At the beginning of the school year, we do general lessons for internet and social media safety for our students in a way that is appropriate to the age of the child.  Anything where a child can communicate is considered social media, which includes YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, online gaming and more.  While students do not have access to these items at school, concerns related to them can spill over into school.

It is important to check in with your child to see what they are doing online.  Even if your child is not on all of these platforms, much of the content is cross-posted onto many different outlets, which makes it very difficult to manage.  Here are some talking points you can use to help start a conversation with your student around online safety:

• Never give out any personal information on social media. Don’t share your address, what city you live in, or what school you attend – even if it’s your friend.
• Do not share passwords
• Do not add people you don’t know on social media accounts.
• Be nice and always be respectful. Words hurt the same online as they do in person.
• Be careful what you post! Everything shared online is there forever – it does not go away even if the post/photo is deleted.

A few parents have shared an interest in seeing if we can get someone to come out and do a parent education night around this topic.  I will see what I can coordinate to support our community and will share the information with our families once it is scheduled.

Finally, just a reminder that students who have cell phones on campus should have them powered off and in their backpacks during the school day.  Once the students exit the campus and need to communicate with families, they can do so.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at crystal.sutton@cvesd.org.   

Dear Tiffany Families,

What an incredible week celebrating literacy here at Tiffany!  Thank you to our PTA for coordinating the entire experience, along with our volunteers, students, staff and families, we created amazing memories for our school.  We only have two weeks left before Spring Break – here is the information for the week:

Welcome to Ms. Dorsey – New Associate Principal at Tiffany Elementary 

It is with great pleasure that I introduce Ms. Aubree Dorsey Lew who will be serving our community as Associate Principal for the remainder of the school year.  She will be splitting her time between Eastlake Elementary and Tiffany Elementary.  Ms. Dorsey has been an educator for the past ten years at Palomar Elementary School.  She has taught grades 2, 5 and 6, as well as served as the IMPACT teacher for the past two years.  Ms. Dorsey will be at Tiffany every Wednesday and Thursday as well as every other Friday.  We are excited to have her as part of our Tiffany Family!

Parent Teacher Conferences Begin Thursday

Parent Teacher Conferences begin this Thursday and continue through next Thursday.  During conferences, TK-6th will be on Minimum Day Schedule.  Grades 1-6 will dismiss at 1:55pm and Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:40pm.  Preschool will stay on their regular schedule.  All families are encouraged to attend a conference.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

Tiger Trek Information

• Turn in participation waiver to your classroom teacher (attached to the Tiger Trek packet)*
• Turn in photo/media waiver to your classroom teacher (attached to the Tiger Trek packet)*
• *If you have already turned these in before for a previous PTA event, you do not have to do it again
• Extra copies of the waivers will be in the office
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can run in
• Wear sunscreen
• Turn in cash/check pledges in your sponsorship envelopes by March 8th.

Dear Tiffany Families,

I hope this message finds you well on this frigid, rainy weekend!  We only have 3 weeks until Spring Break and they are filled with many activities!  Here is the information for the week:

Literacy Week This Week! 

Be sure to read the flyers above for all of the information related to this week, including the Literacy Parade on Friday!  We look forward to this great week of events.

Tiger Trek Information

This past week, our Tiger Trek information was sent home with all of our students.  This is our main fundraiser for the year and our PTA volunteers run the entire Tiger Trek in-house, which keeps all of the profit here at Tiffany.  The Tiger Trek run will be held on March 9th.  Here is the information you need to know:

• Pledges can be made both online and in person
• All students need a permission slip (in packet)
• All students need a media release (in packet)
• All volunteers need a permission slip (in packet)
• Donations can be made in person or online
• All information is contained in the packet

Thank you for your support for this great event!  The proceeds go back to our school and we appreciate everyone who makes this possible.

Spring Picture Day on Thursday

Just a reminder that Spring Picture Day will be on Thursday for our students.  All students will take a photo, but purchase is not required.  Just bring your smile!

Thought Exchange – Your Voice Counts

Families and staff are encouraged to share your feedback through the ThoughtExchange.  Check out the flyers below or use the LINK to have your voice heard.  Thank you!

Our coin drive concluded on Friday – we are calculating the totals and we will share the classroom winners.  Thank you to everyone who contributed.  Remember that the top three classes will earn a 75 minute field day hosted by our YMCA staff during the school day!  We have two more Fridays for popsicles!

Click Here to Donate to the YMCA

Thank you for your support!

Dear Tiffany Families,

I hope this message finds you well on this four-day weekend.  Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s Day.  School resumes on Tuesday, February 21st and it will be a regular dismissal for all students.  Here is the information for the week:

Congratulations to Mrs. Cabotage – Share the Love

On Wednesday, February 15th, Mrs. Cabotage was honored by the CVESD Board of Education as part of the Share the Love Campaign.  This campaign encouraged staff to recognize other staff for their love for students.  Mrs. Cabotage was nominated by a fellow staff member and was one of three honored at the Board Meeting!  Congratulations, Mrs. Cabotage!

Thought Exchange – Your Voice Counts

Families and staff are encouraged to share your feedback through the ThoughtExchange.  Check out the flyers below or use the LINK to have your voice heard.  Thank you!

B-LAC Meeting on February 23rd at 6pm

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General PTA Membership Meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd at 6pm in the MPR.  We encourage all PTA Members to attend!

Literacy Week is begins Monday, February 27th!  Below are the events that will be taking place:

YMCA Campaign – Update

This is the final week to contribute to the coin drive.  Each classroom has their own coin jar and the top three classes will earn a 75 minute field day hosted by our YMCA staff during the school day!  Popsicle sales resume this Friday and each Friday after that through March 10th.

Click Here to Donate to the YMCA

Thank you for your support!

Dear Tiffany Families,

I hope this message finds you well.  Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Friday, February 17th and Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s Day.  Thursday, February 16th and Tuesday, February 21st are both regular dismissal days.  Here is the information for the week:

Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Begins on February 15th

We are excited to announce that registration for Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten will begin on Wednesday, February 15th at 9am!  At Tiffany, we will be offering both Dual Immersion (Spanish) Kindergarten and English Only Kindergarten.  In addition, we will be adding Transitional Kindergarten (English Only) during the 2023/2024 School Year!  All information regarding registration can be found on our District’s Website by clicking HERE.  The entire registration process is completed online.  If you have any questions, please contact our office at 619-421-6300.

SSC on Tuesday, February 14th at 3:30pm 

Our next SSC Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14th at 3:30pm both online and in our MPR.  Below are the minutes from the previous meeting as well as the agenda for the upcoming meeting:

January 10 2023 SSC Minutes

February 14 2023 SSC Agenda

Heart Healthy Day on February 16th at 1:45pm

Thought Exchange – Your Voice Counts

Families and staff are encouraged to share your feedback through the ThoughtExchange.  Check out the flyers below or use the LINK to have your voice heard.  Thank you!

B-LAC Meeting on February 23rd at 6pm

Tomorrow is the Last Day for Friendship Grams 

Sixth Grade Camp Parent Meeting on February 15th at 5:30pm

Camp is right around the corner! We will be having a representative from Camp Cuyamaca at our school on Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30 P.M. in the MPR. This is your opportunity to learn more about the camp experience and to ask any questions that you may have. The students will receive the same presentation the same day at 2 PM.

Adolescent Growth Education (AGE) Parent Preview Sessions

AGE will occur this spring in our 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Classrooms.  If you are interested in learning about the content ahead of time, our district will be hosting a parent preview night of the the content based on grade level.  These sessions will be held online.  Below are the flyers for all three grade levels and the days/times that they will be occurring.

Fourth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.01.23

Fourth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.01.23 SPANISH

Fifth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.02.23 SPANISH

Fifth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.02.23

Sixth GradeAGE Parent Flyer 2.27.23

Sixth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 02.27.23 SPANISH

YMCA Campaign Still Going Strong

Thank you to everyone who participated in our spirit week to support the YMCA last week!  We still have two more weeks to contribute to the coin drive.  Each classroom has their own coin jar and the top three classes will earn a 75 minute field day hosted by our YMCA staff during the school day!  There will be no popsicles this week, but it will resume on Friday, February 24th.

Click Here to Donate to the YMCA

Thank you for your support!

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Dear Tiffany Families,

We have many events going on here at Tiffany in the coming weeks – please read our weekly message to stay up to date on what to expect and how you can get involved!

Tiffany Dual Immersion Information Meeting – Tuesday, February 7th at 5:30pm

Do you have an incoming Kindergarten student for the 2023/2024 School Year and are considering Dual Immersion for your child?  Please join us on Tuesday, February 7th at 5:30pm in our MPR.  Our Dual Immersion Team will be presenting on how the program works, what to expect for your child and how families can support.  We hope to see you there!

Friendship Grams on Sale Starting Monday

Sixth Grade Camp – Parent Meeting

Camp is right around the corner! We will be having a representative from Camp Cuyamaca at our school on Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30 P.M. in the MPR. This is your opportunity to learn more about the camp experience and to ask any questions that you may have. The students will receive the same presentation the same day at 2 PM.

YMCA Campaign and Spirit Week!

This week, we will be having a spirit week to support our YMCA here at Tiffany!  Below are the spirit days – students, staff and families are encouraged to join in on the fun!  We are also kicking off our coin drive to support the Annual Campaign for the YMCA.  Each classroom will have their own coin jar and the top three classes will earn a 75 minute field day hosted by our YMCA staff during the school day!  Thank you for your support!

Click Here to Donate to the YMCA

Safety Reminders

We are very fortunate to have a public park as such an important part of our community and in very close proximity to our school.  Many families play at the park after school, which is great!  However, it is important to remind our families that our school does not provide student supervision at the park after school.  Some students go to the park and their adults do not know they are there, causing panic for a moment until the student is located.  Here is an info graphic to share with your children about safety:

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Dear Tiffany Families,

Our YMCA Annual Campaign kicks off next week, but I wanted to share the information with you now.  Our YMCA does so much, not only for our students here at Tiffany, but also for the community at large.  The Annual Campaign supports programs for infants, children, teens and the young at heart!  Here at Tiffany, we have a spirit week planned next week, a coin drive in our classrooms that kicks off next week and popsicles starting Friday and every Friday thereafter until March 10th!

The classroom winners of the coin drive will win a field day, during the school day, with our very own YMCA Coaches!  We look forward to supporting this cause and helping our community.

Thank you for your support – we’ve got this, Tigers!

Donation Link Here

With Gratitude,

Dr. Sutton, Ms. Thea and the YMCA Team at Tiffany

Dear Tiffany Families,

I hope this email finds you well on this final weekend of January.  This past week, we had Kindness Week, Student Council Elections, the School Speech Competition for our 4th through 6th Graders and the 100th Day of School Celebration for our Kindergartners!  Lots of excitement and there is more to come as we continue through our school year.  Here is the information for the upcoming week:

Save the Date for the Tiffany Dual Immersion Information Meeting

Do you have an incoming Kindergarten student for the 2023/2024 School Year and are considering Dual Immersion for your child?  Please save the date of Tuesday, February 7th.  It will be in the early evening in our MPR.  We will let you know the exact time in our weekly message next week.  Share this information with anyone you think might be interested!

Zone Transfer Renewals 

YMCA Campaign is Underway!

The YMCA is an important part of our community here at Tiffany.  They support many of our families with different levels of childcare before and after school.  The YMCA not only supports childcare, but they also provide other services in our community – infant through our seniors.  Last year, our school raised over $14k and we are looking to beat that this year!  All donations are tax deductible.  Please consider making a donation to our YMCA.  Below is the link:

Click Here to Donate to the YMCA

Thank you for your support.

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