Tustin Memorial Elementary School

Posted December 9, 2009

I agree with both reviewers from Sept 09. The fundraising is plentiful and agressive, but yeah we are in a budget crisis and we all try to do the best for the kids. Its true if you are unemplyed or have financial troubles I'm sure it can be stressful but one can contribute in other ways. At the end, wether you give all your time and money or just time to the school or just your child, this is a great environment for children's learning. The kids really get a great start and thats a common thing I've noticed with all the parents (the parents that are always at the school and the parents that aren') everyone wants the best for their kids. Its an awesome thing to see at this school. Across cultures, socio economic, etc, having thier kids do well at a good school is all our goals.
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Posted September 30, 2009

I have to respond to the parent review dated Sept. 24. Yes, the fundraising efforts at TMA are relentless. But what do you get for all that fundraising? A dedicated PE teacher (when most schools cut it entirely), music and art classes, a working organic garden that students and parents tend and that supplies an outdoor science curriculum (as well as some great produce), an after school kindegarten play program, and more. Both the PTO and the dad's organization (HEROES) really try to offer a lot for the students. Personally, I write a check at the beginning of every year and maybe contribute to the jog-a-thon. You give what you can, you don't have to give in to every request. As for the time commitment, it's 10 hours a school year. Over the course of 9 months, that's not much to ask.
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Posted September 24, 2009

TMA is a great school, starting from K -they are doing homework M-TH and they offer a lot more involvement than most schools in the area, creating a total learning environment that kids take to junior high. One thing to consider is the time involved and money involved ( I'm sure unemplyed parents are shocked with the amt of fundraising letters coming at them) as well as the parent environment. The time is considerable, being 'hit up' constantly with fundraising opportunities ( I don't mind, we're in budget crisis) and many moms or dads do not seem to work outside the home, and if they do, I do not know how they can keep up with all the short notice and several things that they have to do at the school. Thru the yrs,I've never minded, but one should be aware of the reality before considering it for their tyke.
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Posted June 8, 2009

My daughter has been at TMA for 3 years, from kinder---2nd grade. This is an excellent school. The teachers are very kind and nice. The principal is very involved. My daughter was not able to read at all in first grade and by 2nd grade she's reading chapter's books. My daughter is happy and doing excellent now. Thanks TMA :)
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