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Family Events

Fall Festival
Fall Festival

Chair:
(none)

Carnival games and fun!
Girl Talk/Guy Stuff
Girl Talk/Guy Stuff

Chair:
(none)

IUSD-sponsored program of health education for Grade 5 girls/Grade 6 boys
Movie Night
Movie Night

Chair:
(none)
When:
September

Outdoor movie for students and families.
Multicultural Festival
Multicultural Festival

Chair:
(none)

A celebration of culture, food, and music from our diverse families.

Talent Show
Talent Show

Chair:
(none)
When:
January/February

Students show off their talents and skills.

Fundraising

Jogathon
Jogathon

Chair:
(none)

Our most important fundraiser where students jog/walk for pledges.

Donate Only
Donate Only

Chair:
(none)

Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round

Turtle Rock t-shirts, long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts for sale through the www.pta.rocks website.

Student Life

Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week

Chair:
(none)
When:
October

Say "No" to drugs week.
Reflections
Reflections

Chair:
(none)

Students submit their film/video production, literature, dance choreography, music composition, photography, or visual arts for competition.
Book Fair
Book Fair

Chair:
(none)

Offers kids the chance to buy books for summer reading.
Sixth Grade Activities
Sixth Grade Activities

Chair:
(none)

Activities for 6th graders: social events and promotion ceremony.
Sports - Tournament of Champions
Sports - Tournament of Champions

Chair:
(none)

The Irvine Youth Sports – Tournament of Champions is a school-based series of tournaments that raises funds to support the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). Sports include flag football, basketball, volleyball and soccer. Over the course of the year, schools are awarded points based on their performance in each tournament. At the end of the year the school with the most points will be presented with the IPSF Champions Cup to display at their school.

Yearbook
Yearbook

Chair:
(none)

Yearbooks capture moments throughout the year at Turtle Rock.

Community Relations

Room Parent Volunteers
Room Parent Volunteers

Chair:
(none)

Dear Room Parent,

Thank you very much for volunteering to be a Room Parent. Your time and effort in volunteering for our school is greatly appreciated!

The orientation letter below explains the responsibilities of a Room Parent, and also the purpose of the other attached documents.

* Room Parent Orientation letter (Guidelines)
* Introduction email/letter to class parents (sample, feel free to improvise)
* Class directory letter
* Getting to know your teacher (sample, feel free to improvise)

IUSD requires all volunteers to register at this link https://iusd.org/parents/parent-involvement/volunteers

Please consider becoming a PTA member if you have not done so already this year http://pta.rocks/Home

If you have any questions, please email the Room Parent Coordinator at Roomparent@pta.rocks

Thank you again, and best wishes for a successful school year!
English Language Advocacy Committee
English Language Advocacy Committee

Chair:
(none)
When:
Once per month

Meets with school officials to review school performance with English as a Second Language students and plan improvements.
Fall and Spring Food Drives
Fall and Spring Food Drives

Chair:
(none)
When:
October and April

Help feed the disadvantaged in Southern California.
Hero Committee
Hero Committee

Chair:
(none)

We call these volunteers to see if they can help with something at the last minute. Be a hero!
Hospitality
Hospitality

Chair:
(none)

Coordinate two luncheons during the year for our wonderful TR staff, and the end-of-year musical/vocal performance. Need help planning events, possibly serving, setting up, and cleaning up.
IPSF Ambassador
IPSF Ambassador

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round

Ambassador is the liaison between our school and the Irvine Public School Foundation, which raises money for the school district.
Legislative Advocacy
Legislative Advocacy

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round

Participate in the California State legislative process and advocate on behalf of our school. Attend meetings in Irvine and Sacramento in the Spring and update the PTA.
Library Assistant
Library Assistant

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round

Assist the librarians with student check-outs, returns, and shelving books. English speaking skills would be helpful in this position.
Membership
Membership

Chair:
(none)

This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year. We are striving for 100% membership!
New Family Ambassadors
New Family Ambassadors

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round

Welcome new families when they start school after October by calling to offer information and answer questions. Please contact NewFamily@pta.rocks for more information.
School Site Council
School Site Council

Chair:
(none)
When:
Once per month

A forum where school officials and parents meet to review school performance & plan improvements.

Communications

Social Media
Social Media

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round
Website
Website

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-found

PTA website: www.pta.rocks

Room Parents
Room Parents

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round

Room parents assist their teachers with various tasks and with class field trips/parties. Please contact Homeroom Teachers to apply for this important position.

Other

ACE (Afterschool Classroom Enrichment)
ACE (Afterschool Classroom Enrichment)

Chair:
(none)
Dine Outs
Dine Outs

Chair:
(none)

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