Rising TIDE

Hello Legacy Families!

It was another great week here at LMA!

You may have noticed on campus on through our social media that it is DINO DASH TIME! If you are new to Legacy, we LOVE the Dinosaur Dash, and take great pride in being the highest participating secondary school three years in a row. We need your help to keep that title running for the 4th year! Sign up using the button below, and we will see you at the Dash!

We appreciate your ongoing support of Legacy Magnet Academy and look forward to a wonderful year as we partner together to deliver the best program to our students!

Thank you!

#LMArisingTIDE

Take care and stay safe,

Dr. Harrison, Principal

Hi, my name is Kai Gatuslao. I love performing, and writing, and my favorite song is A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. I have been in Taekwondo for 10 years, and I started working at my studio as an Assistant Instructor last year in September. After I graduate, I plan on going to IVC to finish up my general education courses, then transfer to a 4-year university if I don’t get into one right off the bat. My dream college is Chapman University and I plan on majoring in Landscape Architecture. Right now I’m planning on working towards a bachelor’s degree and maybe work towards my master’s. Legacy has been an even better school than I expected it to be. I have learned so much from all my teachers and friends, and overall I have become a much better person because of the people who believe in me (Drama people, I’m talking about you!). I’m honestly really scared about my future as I’m only young with many more things to experience, yet I’m being asked to choose one thing that I might not stick with for the rest of my life. But, I do love and look for the beauty in everything, so I’m confident I can look for the positives in life when I cross that bridge. In 10 years from now I can picture myself traveling to every country in Europe I can afford, most likely working a remote job that I can do from anywhere in the world, and still writing my books whenever I have free time.

Hi my name is Hung Tran, I’m an immigrant student from Vietnam and I came to the U.S. in 2015. I enjoy traveling to different countries/states and designing/decorating my car and house. I also hold a brown belt rank in taekwondo and have been learning taekwondo for 5 years. When I’m not at school, you’ll often find me working as a cashier at a local fast-food restaurant, and I’ve had this job for almost a year now. After graduating, I plan to go straight to Cal State College if I get accepted and study there for 5 years to get a Bachelor's Degree. If not, I would like to go to OCC for 2 years and transfer to Cal State. My dream college is Cal State Long Beach, where I plan on majoring in Architecture and House Design, with a Bachelor's degree in mind for now and maybe eventually working toward a Master’s degree. Something that I will take with me from Legacy is learning new things, and asking a lot of questions. I wish to become a person who is willing to learn more about everything in the world. I feel both nervous and excited about my future because I don’t have a lot of experience in adult life. Kind of scared about how my life is going to end up and I still think about my plans. In 10 years, I would like to see success in my major and be able to run my own business, travel with my family, and keep learning more.

Nathan Hong (sophomore) is a member of the National League of Young Men (NLYM) where he is currently serving as Vice President for the Class of 2026. "National League of Young Men, Inc. (NLYM) is a non-profit organization for young men and promotes their development into community leaders through leadership involvement, charitable and community service, cultural experiences, and protocol education".

Throughout the past year, Nathan worked with several philanthropies including Miracles for Kids, Ronald Mcdonald House, Operation Warm Wishes and Rising Above Disabilities (RAD). In his first year of joining, Nathan served 140+ hours and received several awards in recognition of his exemplary commitment and compassion to the community. He was awarded with the:

• Admiral Award for serving 110+ hours to the Community, and also the
• Anchor Award - which is served to the young man who served the most philanthropic hours in the organization.

In recognition of serving 100+ hours to the community, Nathan was also awarded the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Medal Award in the teen category.

What is the President's Volunteer Service Medal Award:

"In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.
The PVSA has continued under each administration, honoring the volunteers who are using their time and talents to solve some of the toughest challenges facing our nation."

Congratulations Nathan! Way to represent Legacy and demonstrate RISE in our community!

Calling all middle schoolers! The time has come! TPSF Sports is back and ready to roll. Cross Country will be starting the week of September 18th, and we want to see you out there. Included with your sign-up is your student's participation in one of our community's finest events, Dino Dash. Sign up NOW and represent Legacy in our community as we compete against other schools in our district. Please scan the QR code above to complete your sign-up. Any payments will be collected by Coach Manalo (Room 2-126). Practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:55-3:45pm on the basketball courts.

If you are looking to volunteer in any way to help with the events and team, we are looking for volunteers! Volunteer hours are available. Please contact Coach Manalo with any questions (cmanalo@tustin.k12.ca.us).

Goodbye Barbie! Thank you for participating and showing off your gorgilicous outfits. This Barbie Spirit Week was pinktastic and Legacy’s unforgettable first pep-rally was a hit! We LOVED the enthusiasm at the Beach Barbie Blowout and can not wait for the next wave of rallies! Tonight, we danced the night away at the Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse Dance! The first dance of the year was a Barbie Blast and we look forward to seeing those fabtastic moves again at our future dances!

TIDEPool tutoring has started! Middle school students can head to the downstairs commons to seek help from our experienced high school tutors. It starts at 2:05 and ends at 2:55. We can’t wait to see you at the TIDEPool!

If you are a sixth grader applying for ASB please turn in your application by next Friday, 9/22! Please check your email frequently for updates.

¡Hola Legacy! Vamos a celebrar Hispanic Heritage Month y aprender la cultura en September 15th – October 15th. Be on the lookout for many fun and educational activities in honor of the month. ¿Estamos listos? ¡Claro que si, Adios!

Tuesday is National Voters Registration Day! We will have educational flyers about how to get registered, and during lunch we will be having a fun activity to vote for class rewards and teache recognition. Make sure to stop by and make your voice heard!

ASB is creating a new program called DIVE. DIVE strives to make LMA a more inclusive and welcoming environment. It is open to all grades, and requires a teacher letter of recommendation.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on upcoming events, as well as view pictures and videos from past events. Follow our Instagram and TikTok @legacyasb! Our website is lmaasb.org.

Our YouTube channel is @legacyasb - here, you can access some of our past TIDE Talks and TIDE TV episodes, as well as all of our upcoming episodes. Subscribe to our channel and be on the lookout for new and exciting YouTube content from ASB!

Club approval emails have been sent; please check your emails! If you haven’t gotten an email or have any questions, please contact sydneym6320@mytusd.org. We will also be having Club Rush on September 20th during Seminar and Lunch! Be sure to get involved and sign up for clubs that spark your interest!

We are excited to be conducting a student survey with Challenge Success the week of September 25th. This survey will help us understand the student experience as it relates to well-being, academic engagement, and belonging. We look forward to sharing the results with our community and using them to inform decisions going forward. Please take a moment to review the Parent Information sheet linked below. You can also see sample questions and FAQs on the Challenge Success website linked below.

Are you (or your friends) not regularly receiving emails? MAKE SURE to check your Aeries Parent Portal!

1)Go to your parent portal CONTACT SCREEN and assign each contact "general and emergency" or "emergency only."

2) Be sure in every contact's screen, you have entered a cell # and email.

3)Any person you assign "general and emergency" will receive ALL school communication such as Weekly Principal's eNewsletters and automated telephone communication. This change also allows you to select the type of communication you prefer: email, phone, text, or all three if you prefer.

*The "type" of communication you select must have a corresponding cell, email address, etc. entered.

Email: lmainfo@tustin.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/legacy
Location: 15500 Legacy Road, Tustin, CA, 92782 USA
Phone: 714-430-2088
Facebook: facebook.com/legacymagnetacademy
Twitter: @MagnetLegacy