Toro Community,

We had a terrific first week back to campus. It's always astonishing to see how much our middle school students grow over these three weeks.

On Friday we were able to celebrate our December Student of the Months...it's a wonderful way to recognize students for their Toro-rific attitude and scholarly habits.

There is no school tomorrow, Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. We will welcome our Toros back to campus on Tuesday, January 21!

It's Open Enrollment season-if you or anyone you know is interested in joining our Toro Family, please have them call the office to set up a tour of our school, I'd love to have the opportunity to share about all of the great work and achievements of Yorba Middle School. The office number is: 714-997-6161.

With Toro Tenacity,

Dr. Mónica Luther

Principal

Yorba Middle School

Martin Luther King Jr. stands as a beacon of hope, courage, and relentless pursuit of justice. As a scholar and civil rights leader, Dr. King’s unwavering dedication to equality and nonviolence transformed the landscape of American society. His teachings remind us of the power of unity, the strength of perseverance, and the necessity of compassion in the face of adversity. Through his profound words and actions, he challenged us to rise above hatred and build a future rooted in love, fairness, and understanding. Tomorrow, we honor his legacy by committing ourselves to the principles he lived by—seeking justice, embracing diversity, and creating a world where dignity and opportunity are afforded to all. Dr. King’s dream lives on, inspiring us to lead with courage and compassion in our own communities.

What colleagues had to say about her:

"Hannah always looks for ways to engage students. She creates lessons that encourage students to think critically as well as push them to be successful. She has a great relationship with her students and truly cares about their success in and out of the classroom. Hannah is amazing. She is always looking for ways to bring rigourous, engaging lessons to our students everyday and she does it with such finesse. She works tirelessly before, during and after the workday to make this magic happen. In addition, she is a rockstar Drama teacher!! Hannah is a wonderful teacher who provides a safe learning environment for her students while holding them to high expectations. She tackles new tasks and continually grows as a teacher and leader. More people should see Hannah teach!

Ceci is the longest serving educator at Yorba Middle School. You can always find her supporting Ms. Rena's students, helping them grow and learn. She is constantly helping out around the campus, attending events and making herself truly invaluable!

• January 20: No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
• January 22: Early Release @ 1pm
• January 22: OHS Community Showcase 5-7:30pm
• January 29: Treats with a Toro 11:15-12pm
• January 29: Early Release @ 1pm

Students that are in attendance can check in with any Toro Staff Member and receive a Free Dress Pass!

You can come by the front office and pick up anything you need:

Prices:

1. PE T-Shirt-$10.00
2. PE Shorts-$12.00
3. YMS Short Sleeve Shirt-$15.00
4. YMS Long Sleeve Shirt-$18.00
5. YMS Pullover Hoodie- $27.00
6. YMS Zipper Hoodie-$30.00
7. YMS Sweatpants-$18.00

**School Spirit Wear is available for purchase $10.00

We can accept cash or credit card.

PTO is doing a fundraiser!

$10.00 for Birthday Shout-outs, Good Luck Messages or Congrats on our School Marquee!

*Messages will be displayed for one day only.

Stop by the front office to make your payment and fill out the Marquee Shout-Out form.

Any PTO questions or you'd like to volunteer? Please contact our President, Nathaly Barron at aly.barron@yahoo.com

President: Nathaly Barron

Vice President: Diane Bailey

Secretary: Hilda Rios & Brittany Diaz

Treasurer: Rena Mouawad

To continue fostering a College and Career atmosphere during middle School, Yorba Middle School students and staff participate in College Shirt Wednesdays! (including AVID & Military branch shirts).

Thank you for reviewing our school's Cell Phone and Dress Code policies with your student.

We appreciate your support to ensure we are prioritizing an academic and healthy social emotional environment for our students.

Student cell phones are allowed, but must be kept off in and in the backpack at all times. Should a parent or guardian need to contact a student during the school day, they can do so by contacting the main office. Students also have access to the office phones as needed. Students violating the cell phone policy will have their phones confiscated. In the event a student’s cell phone is confiscated, it will be held in the front office and must be picked up by the student’s parent or guardian. LOST or STOLEN personal items are NOT the responsibility of the school to locate or replace.

School Uniforms and PE Clothes are available for purchase in the front office.

Further Information can be found in our student handbook, linked above.

Email: Yorbaprincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: orangeusd.org/yorba
Location: 935 North Cambridge Street, Orange, CA, USA
Phone: 714-997-6161
Facebook: facebook.com/yorbamiddleschool
Twitter: @yorba_DrLuther