Volume 5 Issue 17
We are heading into our final week before winter break. With that being said, we have some fun stuff and important announcements you won't want to miss including details on our high school teachers and office staff returning to their classrooms next week.
This week's background features students working on their Hour of Code as part of our district wide celebration, some of the K-8 staff as we celebrate Mrs. Maeda's Birthday, and the Hot Cocoa Bar at the high school room 28.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or compliments, please reach out to Mr. Fineberg, our principal, at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Principal's Message...
I am excited to announce that are high school staff and office staff will be returning to our regular locations effective Wednesday. Mrs. Desrosiers and Ms. Sabella will return to their regular classrooms in P26 and P25 respectively. Mrs. Wijnhamer, Mrs. Alpay, and Mrs. Griego will return to our offices at the high school site in Room P27 as well. A big thank you to all our students and staff for their flexibility as we hosted Legacy Magnet Academy high school students.
Additionally, as we head into our final week before break, this is an ideal time to remind students and families about the Tustin Connect High School and TK-8 Expectations that were a part of your Master Agreement Meetings. Both are linked above. The goal of initially presenting the Expectations as well as revisiting now is to set students up for success and provide a reminder about the behaviors that set students up to be successful Mavericks.
A few of the critical expectations that all families from TK-12 is to keep in mind the critical role families have with their student's education. Providing a quiet place to study, an accountability partner, making sure students come to campus for classes, and monitoring student work are all crucial pieces to your child's academic puzzle. We are also here to help. So please reach out and let us support your efforts at home.
Lastly, there's still time to support 5th grade TC student Isaiah in his efforts to help the UCI NICU. Isaiah wanted to share, "Since it is the season of giving, I am organizing a book drive for the NICU department at the UCI hospital. If you would like to participate there is a box in the office where you can drop the board books off or please follow this link. All board books will be donated by December 22nd.
As always, if you have any questions, compliments, ideas, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out at (714) 430-2052 ext. 52103 or efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us. Have a great weekend.
Have a fantastic weekend.
Mr. Fineberg
✍️ Elementary Information ✍️
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Maverick Hangout: On Wednesday, December 20th we'll have our December Maverick Hangout. There will be lots to do and we are looking forward to a fun filled event. So be sure to mark your calendar and plan to stay after class on the 20th.
Incoming District Wide Round Up Meetings: Each year, our School Readiness program hosts an annual Round Up Meeting for incoming Pre K, TK, and Kinder students. This meeting provides families all the information they need to register for the 2024-25 school year. See the flyers for more information. English Jan. 11 Spanish Jan. 10
School Readiness Parent Education Opportunities: Our School Readiness Department offers monthly meetings for parents on topics specific to our younger students. Please check out the flyers for topics that may be of interest to you or your family each month. English Spanish
😃Middle School Information😃
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End of Semester: The semester ends on Thursday for all students. Please be sure all work is completed prior to and no later than Thursday as grades are due and we are unable to accept late work as a result. If you have any concerns, please be sure to reach out to your teacher.
Parent Information Night: You are invited to attend a special Information Night on SLEEP and MENTAL HEALTH January 10th. See the flyer for more details.
7th/8th Graders Optional In-Person Time: These meetings will return to in-person opportunities for students when we return from break. The meetings will continue to be located in the 7th/8th grade classroom on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm.
👍 High School Information 👍
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Finals Week: It's time! Finals week is this week. We will have pizza on Wednesday and a hot chocolate bar for our students. Be sure to utilize the time to get support and check your Schoology/UC Scout Gradebook to make sure you've got all of your assignments in and you're good to go.
Graduation Information: Seniors, it's time to start thinking about your cap and gown and all the good stuff related to graduation. You can order your cap and gown and all things graduation related using this link. Please take a moment to check out the details of what to purchase and be sure that you get a cap and gown. If for any reason you need support, please reach out to the office and we will make sure every student has a cap and gown. Reminder Graduation is May 30th at 3 pm at the Tustin HS Stadium.
Quarter 3 Schedule: Quarter 3 schedule for those of you that are planners is available. Check it out.
PTA Round Up
Hello Maverick Families,
In case you're looking for an early stocking stuffer, TC Spirit Wear is now on sale! Visit the website https://www.tustinconnectpta.com/spirit-wear to get yours today! We have them in stock just purchase them and pick them up! You can order online via our website and show your receipt to the office, or you can bring cash or check to the office made out to PTA.
- T-shirt $10
- Dri-fit $15
- Jammie Pants $30
If you are interested in getting involved, we'd love the help! Please contact the office and we can connect you to our PTA. You can also reach out to our PTA President, Ziggy McBride via email at ziggy.mcbride@gmail.com.
Counselor Corner: Resources and link to workshops and more!!!
We thank those that were able to attend December's Coffee With the Principal/Counselor/Mental Health Professional focused on strategies to Thrive in an Independent Study Environment. We will share the link to the slides and a recording of the presentation next week.
Our small groups at the K-8 and high school sites continue. We are so excited to be able to meet with students in a group setting. See below for more information on the small groups and how to join.
Check out Mrs. Wijnhamer's Monthly Counselor Newsletter.
Our Counselor and Mental Health team have a great website with lots of resources to check out.
Free Online Tutoring Available for K-12 Students
Brainfuse HelpNow is an on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning platform available for all ages and levels. Last week, it was announced that every Californian can now access free online tutoring available 24/7 through a new initiative offering homework help in every K-12 subject and skill-building resources for K-12 and adult learners.
Real-time homework assistance can now be accessed 24/7 here and on the websites of any of the 1,130 local public libraries around the state – click on the “HelpNow” link to reach a one-on-one tutor. The pilot program led by the State Library offers assistance in Math, Language Arts, and other core K-12 subjects in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. There’s no age limit to who can use the service. Adult learners can also access writing assistance, citizenship resources and other tools.
SORA Virtual Texts Collections
TUSD Resource Sora Summer Read
Sora Sweet Reads in an annual summer reading program designed for schools to encourage students to keep reading all year long. "Check out" the free collection of simultaneous use juvenile and young adult ebooks (and select audiobooks).
Login to Sora to access these and many any other great ebooks and audiobooks all summer long through Clever, TUSD Student Portal or soraapp.com using your TUSD Google login and password.
Student Request - SORA books – Here is a link to a Google Doc to send suggestions and recommendations for new books for our collections!!
Technology Questions/Needs - There's Help Available!
Important Upcoming Dates - Please check our school Website Calendar for all the latest!
December 20: Tustin Connect HS Staff Returns to Regular Classrooms
December 20: Maverick Hangout - Cookie Decorating, games and more
December 21: End of Quarter 2/Semester 1
December 22-Jan. 5: Winter Break
January 8: Classes Resume
January 11: Senior Pictures 12-2pm at the High School Room P31
Our Mission
Email: efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us
Website: www.tustinconnect.org
Location: (K-8) 14741 North B Street; (9-12) 1151 San Juan Street
Phone: (714) 430-2052
Twitter: @tustinconnect