Tesoro Del Valle Elementary
Tesoro Tiger Times
Issue: #12
Week of November 10, 2015
**Please use caution when driving in and around
Tesoro del Valle. Our students' safety is at stake.
Should you have traffic or parking concerns,
please call the California Highway Patrol at
661-294-5540**
Message from Mrs. Saunders.......
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill
proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day and called upon
Americans everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of
peace. He issued a Presidential Order directing the head of the
Veterans Administration, now the Department of Veterans
Affairs, to form a Veterans Day National Committee to organize
and oversee the national observance of Veterans Day.
Tomorrow, we come together as a Nation to thank and honor
Veterans for their service to our country. Tesoro del Valle
Elementary thanks the many Veterans who have served our
country to ensure the security, safety and well being of our
nation.
Please
Remember:
Every
Wednesday
Students
are
Dismissed
at 1:49 pm
Upcomin
g Events
11/10
Student
Council
Camoufl
age Day
11/11
Our Reflections Celebration is this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the
MPR. We are looking forward to celebrating the amazing talent
we have at Tesoro. Way to go Tigers!
We have a Spirit Assembly on Friday morning at 8:10 a.m. Wear
your Tesoro colors!
SAFETY
Please be courteous and follow the safety guidelines in the
parking lot and around the school. The safety of all our students
is our number one concern. Please help us by following these
rules when dropping your students off in the morning and picking
Veterans
Day
No
School
11/12
Reflectio
ns and
Family
Art Night
MPR
6:00 8:00
them up in the afternoon. Please drive slowly in the Parking Lot.
p.m.
Please enter Bernardo Way from Mission Trail. Mission Trail
can be accessed from Rio Ranch Way. Please avoid taking
Mission Trail from Rancho Tesoro Drive.
11/13
If you are parking and walking up:
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If you are walking your child on to the campus, please use
the sidewalks. Do not walk through the parking lot or
through the drop-off lane.
Please park on the school side of the street. If you park
on the opposite side of the street, please cross above the
exit driveway. It is unsafe to cross through cars leaving
the driveway.
Avoid using Tango Drive to make u-turns and for drop
off. This is a private street and it has no sidewalks.
If you are using the valet line:
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Drop-off begins at 7:50 am. There is no supervision
before this time.
Only right turns will be allowed when entering and exiting
the driveway.
Make one lane only. Students can only be dropped off on
the school side.
The valet zone begins after the blue cross walk. Students
should not exit your car before you reach this area.
Please pull all the way up. Once you are stopped, have
students exit the car. Do not wait to pull up to the first
spot.
Students should remain in their seat belts until you have
stopped to let them out.
Do not drop your kindergartner off at the Kindergarten
gate.
Do not exit your car. Students need to be ready to exit
the car with backpacks, etc.
Please do not put backpacks in the trunk.
Please be patient. Do not honk at the cars in front of you.
The parking spaces are for staff parking only. Do not use
them for student drop-off.
Thank you for assisting us in ensuring the safety of all our
Spirit
Assembl
y
Outdoor
Stage
8:10 a.m.
11/19
Student
Council
Meeting
Pod C
7:35 a.m.
11/19
PTA
Meeting
MPR
8:30 a.m.
11/19
Drawing
Assembl
y
MPR
TK - 3rd 8:20 a.m.
4th - 6th 9:15 a.m.
11/20
students.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME REMINDERS
Prepare Your Property:
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Check your property, clearing all private drains and rain gutters and
disposing of all trash and yard clippings/trimmings in green waste
containers.
If you have a rain barrel, check to make sure the downspouts are clear of
debris and that the connection is working properly. Be sure to remove the
overflow drain cover.
 Inspect
your roof to check for loose tiles, holes, or other
signs of trouble.
A.M.
Awards
Assembl
y - MPR
K/1st
Grade 8:30
2nd
Grade 9:00
3rd
Grade 9:30
 Visually
inspect retaining wall drains, surface drains,
ditches, etc. for obstructions, or other signs of
malfunction. You should do this after the rain as well.
 As
a precaution, try to avoid having large bare areas
which could be sources for mudflows during a storm.
Add vegetation in these areas that may need it.
Prepare Your Vehicle
 The Lights
o Make sure all the vehicle lights inside and
outside are functioning properly.
o Check vehicle fuses.
 The Tires
o Traction is the key to good movement when turning
and stopping on wet surfaces. The deeper the
tread on your tires, the more water can be
channeled out from under the tire and the more
traction you'll have.
o Check your owner's manual or door frame for the
maximum pressure amount for your tires. Do not
go above that pressure point.
o Make sure to have the same tires on all four
wheels. This will keep your car stable.
o Insure that your spare tire is in good condition and
properly inflated.
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The Brakes
o Have the brakes checked by your mechanic.
 The
Windshield Wipers
o Keep the windshield wiper reservoir full.
o Make sure wipers are in good condition (blades
11/24
Student
Yearboo
k
Committ
ee
Meeting
Compute
r Lab
7:35 a.m.
11/24
A.M.
Awards
Assembl
y - MPR
4th
Grade 8:30
5th
Grade 9:00
6th
Grade 9:30
that streak should be replaced). Replace your
windshield wipers at least once a year.
Keep the gas tank half full at all times.
Overall, be careful driving in the rain this season. Drive
slower, maintain a larger distance between you and the next
vehicle, and don't allow any distractions (cell phones, GPS,
radio) to keep you from driving safely!
Important Information
PARENT PORTAL
Please remember to access the Parent Portal. The Parent &
Student Handbook is attached, as well as the authorization
tab. Parent action is required annually so your child/ren
may attend field trips, access the internet with their class
and have their pictures taken. If you have not already done
so, please take the time to go on the Parent Portal as soon
as possible.
DISTRICT INFORMATION
District Parent and Community Liaison part time position
available. Please see job posting information
on https://www.edjoin.org
Parental Involvement Opportunity:
Do you enjoy working with children? If so, please consider
applying for our Substitute Campus Supervisor position. Job
duties include the supervision of students in the cafeteria and on
the school grounds during recess, lunch, before and after
school. These are on call on call positions, split shifts, for a total
of 3.75 hours per day. To apply, go to the Saugus Union School
District website, look for the Edjoin.org link under the Job
Opportunities in the Human Resource Department tab.
11/25 11/27
Thanksgi
ving
Holiday
No
School
11/30 12/04
Holiday
Boutique
12/01
ELAC
Meeting
Staff
Room
8:15 a.m.
12/01
Band
Enrichm
ent
Begins
4th - 6th
Grade
3:00 4:00 p.m.
Room 8
12/02
Site
Council
Meeting
ATTENDANCE/HEALTH OFFICE
Please remember to call the office before 9:00 a.m. the morning
that your student will be absent from school. The State of
California requires a specific reason, "not feeling well" or "sick"
are not acceptable. Please let us know if your child has a cold, is
vomiting, is out of town, etc. Thank you.
If you have any gently used children's clothing, we would be
happy to take it off your hands to use in the Health
Office. Suggestions: T-Shirts and shorts/pants with elastic
waistbands are perfect.
FOOD SERVICES
You may access the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services
Agency website at www.scvschoolnutrition.org to view the
breakfast/lunch menus or to pay on line. You may also go
directly to www.payforit.net.
LOST AND FOUND
Please remind your children to check the Lost and Found
for sweaters, jackets, lunch sacks, etc. We will donate all
leftover items on Friday, November 20th. PLEASE
REMEMBER, WE DO NOT DONATE ITEMS WITH NAMES ON
THEM.
PTA
Hello Tesoro Families:
Staff
Room
4:30 5:30 p.m.
You are invited to the Reflections Gala and Family Art Night,
on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the MPR, as
we honor and recognize all students who participated in this year's
Reflections Program.
Join us to enjoy our Reflections Art Gallery, refreshments and
awards presentation. Everyone is invited! Bring your family and
friends to see our amazing artists along with some interactive art
displays for everyone to enjoy.
All the students who participated will be recognized and will
receive awards.
Please contact me with any questions at
lindseym@styleworksfashion.com or 818-481-2459.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Malloy, Tesoro del Valle Reflections Chair
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
It's almost that time of year again for holiday joy!! The Holiday
Boutique is scheduled for Monday, November 30 through Friday,
December 4, 2015.
The Boutique will begin the first day back from Thanksgiving
break. It is a fun and safe way for your child(ren) to shop for
special gifts for family and friends during school hours. A flyer will
be sent home today providing more information about the
Boutique. If you are interested in volunteering during shop hours,
please feel free to contact Deanna Small at dangelino@sbcglobal.net.
HELP THE CHILDREN - FOOD BANK
The food bank is currently in need of the following items:
Canned Fruit, Cereal, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Canned
Meats/Pasta, Chili/Stew, Jelly, Tuna, Broth, Spaghetti Sauce, Side
Dishes, 1lb Rice, 1lb Dry Beans, 1lb Flour, Canned Beans,
Tomato Products, Canned Vegetables, Juice Boxes, Mac and
Cheese, Ramen Noodles.
They always need Personal Hygiene and Baby Items such as:
Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Diapers, Baby Wipes
and Deodorant.
EASY EVERYDAY WAYS TO EARN MONEY FOR EDUCATION
Shoparoo app
Just get the Shoparoo app and simply upload your grocery
store receipts. You get points that translate into dollars for
Tesoro! Use the code vesk8892 and earn a bonus 100 points
once you submit your first receipt. Last year with only 10
active participants, we received $120!
Boxtops
Don't forget to keep clipping and saving BoxTops. Go to
BTFE.com and earn more BoxTops while online
shopping. Below are some additional ways to earn money for
our school:
Target RedCard
Apply for a Target Red card and designate Tesoro under
Target's "Take Charge of Education" program, and a
percentage of everything you spend at Target will go back to
our school. Tesoro's I.D. Number is 122726. The most recent
Target donation to Tesoro was $279.31 with only 33
participants.
Ralph's Community Contribution Program
New this year - we have a scan bar letter that you can print out
and take to Ralph's on your next shopping trip. Just present the
letter along with your Ralph's club card or phone number, and
Tesoro will start earning money every time you shop! The
scan bar letter eliminates having to go online to register.
ESCRIP Program
ESCRIP: Tesoro PTA promotesthe Escrip program. This is a
great way for Tesoro to earn more money, and a lot of the other
schools have had great success. You can go online and
register. Our PTA code is 500016673. Register your
Vons/Pavilions cards and earn rewards for the school. Also they
have an online mall which has even better rewards! So start your
online shopping at Escrip!
Here's How it Works
*You register any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in
the program.
*Participating merchants will make contributions to your chosen group based on purchases
made by you, just by using the cards you have registered.
*Your purchases are tracked and available to you online, allowing you to see just how much
you are earning on your child's behalf!
Any questions, please contact diane.glaess@yahoo.com or for a
scan bar letter.
Opening the treasure chest of knowledge.
Board of Trustees - Paul De La Cerda - Rose Koscielny - David Powell - Christopher M. Trunkey Judy Egan Umeck
Superintendent- Joan M. Lucid, Ed. D.
Saugus Union School District Office Number
661.294.5300
www.saugususd.org
Tesoro del Valle,
Tracie Linn-Tyrrell, Office Manager
tyrrell@saugususd.org