December 7, 2017

PTC BLAST
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • OBOB  Meeting: Dec. 8
  • Passport Club: Dec. 19
  • PTC Meeting: Jan. 10
  • Coding Club: Jan.12
  • Movie Night:  Jan. 19
  • Dining for Dollars @ Subway: Jan. 25

Middle School Open Houses:  December 

  • Cedar Park: TODAY, Dec. 7
  • HS2: Dec. 12
  • ACMA: Dec. 13

For more information for each of these events: click here.


Current Needs:

Teachers are looking for more volunteers to help in the classroom.  If you are already an approved volunteer, please check out the opportunities in the Volunteer System.

If you are not an approved volunteer yet, please submit an application.  See more information on our volunteer page to learn more.


PTC Club and Event Happenings:

A special thanks to:

  • Kristine Baker for serving as the PTC Secretary for the past 6 months.  She has volunteered in many different roles at Terra Linda and we are grateful for her time.  She is passing the baton on to Emily Struthers who is our new PTC Secretary.
  • Mrs. Piper for sharing her love and understanding of Common Core with Terra Linda Parents at last night’s PTC meeting.  She is full of ideas on how to support your child from home!  We will be posting some of these ideas on social media in the days to come.  Stay tuned!

Wish List

Tis’ the season for giving!  Treat your student’s classroom to an item from their teacher’s Wish List.

Don’t forget our specialist teachers too!

Jog-A-Thon Update

With corporate sponsorship commitments still rolling in, we are projecting that you raised $24,000.

A huge THANK YOU, to each and everyone of you who have supported these efforts.  You make all these programs possible!

OBOBOregon Battle of the Books

The next OBOB meeting will be held on Friday, December 8 after school in the library.  The meeting will end at 4:00 and pick up will be in the library.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A NOTE FROM A PARENT WITH PERMISSION TO STAY FOR THE OBOB MEETING.

The focus book for the December meeting will be The Case of the Case of the Mistaken Identity.

We will be registering teams at the December meeting.  Registration can be completed on paper or electronically.  Please send a $5 donation to offset expenses.

Please fill out this: Registration Form

Questions:  OBOB@terralindaptc.org

Running ClubRunning Club

Congratulations to our second half marathoner of the year, Dylan W. from fourth grade!

Running Club has completed 595.75 miles this year.  We recently had our annual Turkey Trot on Tuesday and are looking forward to a Evergreen Tree run in December.  On special runs every runner receives a commemorative token to add to their necklace or key chain.

Running Club also wanted to thank all of our new volunteers who have come out to cheer on the kids.

Questions:  RunningClub@terralindaptc.org

Coding ClubCoding Club

Coding Club will be returning to Terra Linda for a second year.  This after school program is taught by volunteer IT professionals and aims to introduce computer science skills to students.

This program will take place one Friday a month after school until 4:15.  The program is limited to twenty 4th and 5th students.  Students that are interested in joining this program must commit to attending every session and completing assigned homework.  There is a suggested $5 donation to offset the cost of materials.

Coding Club Dates for 2018
January 12
February 9
March 16
April 20
May 11
June 8

Coding Club will focus on having each student build a website that showcases their technical skills.

Please submit this application before Friday, December 15.  Students will be notified via email if they have been selected for the class on Wednesday, December 20.  Selections will be based on computer skills/interest and on a first come first served basis.

Questions:  CodingClub@terralindaptc.org

Passport Club

December’s check date has been changed to Tuesday, December 19th due to a scheduling conflict.***

Online study maps can be found: here  Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld.

We would love to have any interested parents join us in the lobby on the 19th anytime between 8:30-12:30 to see how Passport Club works and help quiz students.

Links to special itinerary study guides for 3rd-5th can be found here

After School Fine Arts Class with Veronica Lake 

Fine Art Classes are returning again on January 17th and scheduled for Wednesdays from 2 – 5 pm.

That is RIGHT…. three FULL hours of instruction!  Space is limited.  For more information on how to sign up, click here.

Girls on the Run

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Does this sound like a program you’d like to bring to Terra Linda?  We are looking for Committee Chair to head up this initiative. If you are interested in learning more about Girls on the Run or would like to head this up, please contact:  kellyaolson@gmail.com

Did you know?

  • You can now find the Terra Linda PTC on Instagram: @terralindaptc
  • Our Pizzicato fundraiser was a success.  Congrats to Cate Collette who was ‘budding chef’ winner!!  Thank you to Pizzicato for their generous donation $450.00!