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Volume 3 Issue 26

We hope you had a great week. It was filled with lots of good stuff including visits to the library and another Parent Training. Check out the updates regarding HS Summer School, course selections, and more. This week's background features Mrs. Quinn's 3rd-grade class. They are showing off their books from their classroom library visit this week. As part of a partnership with Estock Elementary, our students are now using the school library and able to learn more about how libraries work in addition to checking out books. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or compliments, please reach out to Mr. Fineberg, our principal, at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us.
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Principal's Message...

Every school creates Schoolwide Learner Outcomes(SLOs) that reflect prerequisite skills every student will leave Tustin Connect with. It is time for Tustin Connect to revisit its SLOs. We are looking for your feedback as we reflect on what we want students to know and be able to do when they leave Tustin Connect. Please take a couple of minutes and complete the linked survey. It is a critical driving force as we continue to grow and improve our programs.


For those looking for an incredible summer experience. Check out the Tustin Summer Academy. There's a flyer below and you can visit the Tustin Public Schools Foundation Summer Academy website as well for additional information. There are over 50 options for students from incoming kinder to high school along with opportunities for internships for high school and college-level students. It's an incredible program. Check it out at www.tpsf.net/summer. Enrollment opens on March 1st and classes fill up quickly!


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.


Mr. Fineberg

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Elementary Information

5th Grade Students: You will be getting additional information soon regarding orientation and course selection for 6th grade and the move to middle school from Mrs. McCourtney. Stay tuned.


Summer Academy: Enrollment opens March 1st for the Tustin Public Schools Foundation's 11th annual Summer Academy. Mr. Fineberg serves as the director of the program which offers over 50 different options for enrichment from cooking and STEAM classes to junior scientists and more. It's awesome. Check out the flyer below or visit the website at www.tpsf.net/summer.

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Middle School Information

8th Grade Parents: Ms. Paulson will be sharing information shortly with you regarding upcoming meetings for students to learn more about the options for high school courses whether your student is continuing at TC or heading to one of TUSD's comprehensive high schools. Also, be on the lookout for an email from Ms. Paulson and Parent Promotion Chair, Ms. Higgins regarding the upcoming promotion plans and how you can get involved.


Snack Stash: Special thanks to our 6th-grade parents for their generous donations to our snack stash! It's not too late, if you'd like to send some pre-packaged snacks to your middle school classrooms, the students love the snacks.

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High School Information

Summer School: This year, TCHS students will be attending summer school at their home high school. For students out of district, Tustin High School will be the designated location. Tustin Unified Summer school will only be for Validation/Course Remediation.


For students interested in course advancement students will be able to request a PCHS application. Those applications should be available soon. Students will be asked to meet with Mr. Moreno or other TC staff member prior to completing the summer school applications. Once the meeting occurs, students will return the applications to Mr. Moreno.

The deadline is April 1st. Interested students can also make an appointment with Mr. Moreno by calling the office (714) 430-2052 or via email at gmorenoomana@tusitn.k12.ca.us.

PTA's Weekly Rundown!

Hello Maverick Families,


Thank you! TC PTA would like to thank Stephanie Curry for her talent and many, many hours of work on the PTA website. It looks so great! PTA would also like to thank all the senior parents, Kayti Zayas, Debby Simpson, Kim Spurgeon, Sarah Posell, Hilda Betsy Torres, Tamela Dioso, and anyone else that has jumped in to make this such a special year for our Class of 2022!


Nominations - We have formed our nominations committee and are accepting nominations. If you are interested in joining this amazing volunteer force please contact Ziggy McBride at Ziggy.McBride@gmail.co. Nominees will be announced at our next PTA meeting in March.

We continue to support in-class needs as well as student activities. For a complete list of budgeted items please contact Janice Park-Kim at janiceparkdds@hotmail.com

Please check out the PTA website at tustinconnectpta.com for all pertinent PTA happenings and information.


Have a wonderful weekend,

Your PTA

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SORA Virtual Texts Collections

Next week begins Women's History Month! Check out THIS SORA Spotlight resource for ebooks that highlight the achievements and contributions of women In history.


SORA is a virtual library resource for all students that house thousands of ebooks that students can access anytime through the link in Clever.


Student Request - SORA books – Here is a link to the Google Doc that I would LOVE for you to send to your students so that we could get some suggestions and recommendations from them!!

Resource Regarding Housing Assistance

Please check out this flyer regarding possible resources families may be eligible to receive:


  • Rental Assistance
  • Referrals to Shelter
  • Navigation and Referrals to Housing Programs
  • Referrals to other supportive services (food pantries, mainstream benefits, healthcare...)
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Important Upcoming Dates - Please check our school Website Calendar for all the latest!

School Website Calendar Link


March 5: Lions Club Vision Screening starting at 8 am (flyer)

March 14-18: Spring Break - No School

March 30: Tustin Connect Parent/Caregiver Training | Familial Support University “FSU”: “Developing a Growth Mindset” Zoom 6-7 pm CLICK HERE for flyer / Register to attend here: https://forms.gle/CUwMpW1smX6VRaVq7

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Technology Questions/Needs - There's Help Available!

If you have any technology questions or needs, please take a moment to visit the Resources section on our TC website and which has helpful hints and answers many of your questions. It also has a link to our TUSD helpdesk where you can get help for a wide range of issues from iPads to Schoology,, apps and more. Check it out!
Click for the 2021-2022 TUSD School Calendar
Linked is the official 2021-2022 School Year Calendar for the Tustin Unified School District.
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Our Mission

To provide students a flexible, yet rigorous, alternative education solution within a caring community that cultivates success, resilience, and advocacy for themselves and others

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