• November 2020 Newsletter •
Hello Tulita Families!

It was wonderful seeing so many students dressed up and enjoying our spooky Halloween drive through last Friday! Despite the challenges social distancing brings, I hope that you were still able to find a way to celebrate safely and enjoy the holiday.

This month we will be offering our first virtual interactive science assembly through iSprowt. Mark your calendars for this fun assembly on Wednesday, November 18th (TK – 2nd will be at 12:30pm, 3rd – 5th will be at 1:30 pm) – more information about how to log on at your designated time is detailed in the flyer below. We expect supply boxes to arrive by the end of this week and will be sending out communication on pick-up times next week!

We also have two fundraisers running this month.

1.The first is our Fall Virtual Book Fair through Follett Books. New this year, students may create online book wish lists that they can share with friends and family. The book fair will run from Monday, November 9th – Sunday, November 22nd - check out the flyer below for more information!

2.Our second fundraiser this month is family portraits, with dates available now through December 21st. This year, we are partnering with Tom Bertolotti, a local photographer who also took our community “Porchtraits” last Spring. If you are in need of family pictures for holiday cards or just an update, please check him out! The flyer with more information is below.

Last but not least, in the spirit of service to others, the Tulita PTA will be partnering with RBUSD to support Project Unified – a donation drive kicking off later this month, which will collect toys, clothes, and gift cards for local families in need this holiday season. Our wonderful Project Unified Committee Chair, Lacey Minzlaff, will be coordinating our school’s donation drive – please keep an eye out in the coming weeks for more information about the families we are supporting and how you can donate!

I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving and thank you for your continued support and kindness! If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at tulitaptapresident@gmail.com.
Warmly,
Tijen Loubert
President, Tulita PTA
Getting to Know Your PTA Board:
Josselyn Tom, VP Membership
Hi Tulita!

My name is Josselyn Tom and I am the VP of Membership for the PTA.

My husband, Kevin, and I have two kids. Our son, Grayson, is 8 years old and in the second grade and our daughter, Vienna, is 3 years old and can’t wait to join her brother at Tulita in 2 years.

Kevin and I met at UC Berkeley and have moved around a lot since then, living in San Francisco, Denver, and many parts of Southern California, including Pasadena, La Cañada, Westwood, and Westchester, before finally landing in South Redondo 3 years ago. We are so happy to have settled in this beautiful and welcoming community.

Before becoming a mom, I spent ten years as an actuarial professional and then ran and managed my own small business. I enjoy being in nature, reading and have been a life long vegetarian.

Go Tidal Waves!
Upcoming Dates for Your Calendar!

Nov 1 - Dec 21: Family Portrait Fundraiser
Nov 4: November PTA Association meeting at 7pm
Nov 9 - 22: Fall Virtual Book Fair
Nov 11: No school, Veteran's Day
Nov 18: iSprowt Science Assemblies
Nov 13 - Dec 4: Project Unified Donation Drive
Nov 23 - 27: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Remote School Technology Tips
from RBUSD
If you have a technology issue, check the RBUSD Distance Learning Tech Support website: https://sites.google.com/a/rbusd.org/rbusd/
  • Close all tabs on whatever computer you are using before logging on to Zoom or Webex. 

  • Remove multiple extensions off your Chromebook.

  • If still having issues, use a cell phone to log into the video class and use your Chromebook for the classwork.

  • If your internet goes out or you cannot log on, email your teacher to let them know about the issue.

  • Students, download the free Google Classroom App to your phone and enter your google classroom codes. The app provides a “To Do” list based on the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

  • Parents, download the free Powerschool Mobile App that provides a quick reference to grades and attendance. Apps can fail, so if you are having trouble using the App, try the web version.

Thanksgiving Food Drive
Tulita Book eFair
RSVP: Tulita November PTA Meeting
iSprowt Tulita Assembly with Zoom Link
Tulita Family Portrait Fundraiser
Hands on Art: Seasonal Mandalas
Farm Fresh to You
Connecting Community Speaker Series
2020 Project Unified
Parenting in a Pandemic: Speaker Series
Eat for Tulita: November 2020
Tulita Elementary PTA

Tijen Loubert
- President


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