Greetings TMES Families,
Below, you will find the school-wide events for the week of November 16, 2020, and important school information.
Weekly Schedule of Events
| Date | Event | Special Notes |
| Monday, November 16, 2020 | Child Nutrition Services (CNS) will distribute Free Grab and Go breakfast and lunch every Monday for families from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in front of the mural area. Children do not need to be present.
No Place for Hate Pledge Power for Good: Wear your favorite superhero shirt or cape to unite against bullying |
Has your family income been impacted by COVID-19? We encourage all families to apply for free or reduced meals. Click here |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | Take 500 steps to stomp out bullying.
Don’t get mixed up in bullying: Wear mix/match clothing Parent Seminar: |
Read with your child/children. |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | Be a HERO “Help encourage and respect others”: Wear camouflage and be a HERO
Bike Around your Neighborhood SSC 3:30 p.m. |
Selection of Learning Option Survey
Ask your child about their Achieve 3000, I-Ready, and/or Smarty Ants goals. |
| Thursday, November 19, 2020 | Get on the peace train: Wear peace sign and or tie-dye | Selection of Learning Option Survey |
| Friday, November 20, 2020 | Don’t let bullies rule our school: Wear your Mustang spirit gear. Do one act of kindness | |
| Week of November 23-27, 2020 | Thanksgiving Break- No School
Thank you families for all that you do. Enjoy your break. |
Return to school on Monday, November 30, 2020. |
Important Reminders/Information:
Do you need food for the holiday season? Below, you will find a few resources for your family.
- SD 211- https://211sandiego.org/holiday-assistance/
- Pantry List:http://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Super-Pantry-List-November-2020-Updated-November-13.pdf
- November Daily Food Distribution Calendar: http://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Neighborhood-Distribution-Program-List-Nov-2020.pdf
- San Diego Hunger Coalition: https://www.sandiegohungercoalition.org/hunger-free-kids
- South Bay Community Services: https://southbaycommunityservices.org/free-food-for-families-in-need/
- City of Chula Vista: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=20748
Happy Native American Heritage Month: November is National Native American Heritage Month. Click here to learn more about National Native American Heritage Month.
Parenting During Distance Learning Presentation Video: Did you miss the Parenting During Distance Learning Presentation? If so, you can watch the presentation by clicking this link. I encourage all families to watch this presentation and learn how to support their families. https://vimeo.com/475622834
Eastlake Education Foundation: Join the EEF Community Campaign Rally on November 19-November 20, 2020. Effective November 1, 2020, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is not connected to the Eastlake Educational Foundation (EEF). Click here to learn more about EEF. Read the welcome letter from the EEF Board on the blog. We are excited about this opportunity for TMES. Please help us raise funds for technology through Eastlake Educational Foundation! EEF provides financial resources to schools for technology and STEAM. Please be sure to tune into this event! Learn more at eefkids.org.
Supplies Distribution: If you did not pick-up instructional supplies, we will have a team member available Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in front of the mural area daily. When arriving to pick-up supplies, place a sign in the right front window with your child’s first name, last name, grade level, and teacher.
Enrollment: Complete the online enrollment form. All parents must complete this form per child. Click here to complete the link.
Selection of Learning Option: Did you complete the Selection of Learning Option Survey? If not, please complete one form per child enrolled at TMES. CVESD would like to know how many families want to send their children back to in-person instruction, and how many will opt to remain in the distance learning virtual format? Please complete this form. If you have already done so, thank you.
CVESD Parent Helpline for Office 365 and Teams: Our District has established a Parent Helpline to provide technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, as well as assistance for District-adopted online programs (i.e. Achieve 3000). Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Parents may call if they need support with these tools and an IT team member will assist them. Parents may need to leave a message during peak times, but please be reassured that someone will contact you as soon as possible. The parent helpline number is (619) 409-6638. Is your child in need of a device? Complete the request form, if there is a new for a device. Device Request Form
Where can I find additional distance learning resources for families? Distance Learning Resources for Families: https://www.cvesd.org/parents/2020-21_distance_learning_resources
Is the front office open for in-person business? Not at this time due to COVID-19. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call our front office Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (619) 656-6252 or e-mail marshallschool@cvesd.org.
Attendance: Please ensure your child is up and ready for their assigned graded level distance learning schedule for the day. If you are not sure what the specific schedule is for your child, please contact the classroom teacher.
Have a great week Mustang families!
TMES