The Toro Times
Weekly Newsletter May 20-May 24
Charging into Greatness!
Congratulations are in order for our Toro Families--Yorba Middle School was the proud recipient of the OUSD Attendance Award for the Month of April due to our HIGH Attendance rates! Let's work to keep that trophy as a symbol of our commitment to GREATNESS!
We are in the final days of the 2023-2024 School Year. With 14 days left of the year, it's important to stay committed to your student's work completion and attendance.
There are so many exciting celebrations as we close out this year-make sure your student is able to participate in all of them by turning in all fees, clearing any credit recovery hours and following our behavioral and academic expectations!
AUGUST REGISTRATION DATES FOR 24-25:
8th grade students: August 13, 8am-12pm
7th grade students: August 14, 8am-12pm
Make-ups/siblings: August 15: 12pm-4pm
YMS Wins at the OUSD Special Olympiad!
Congrats to all of our athletes and competitors!
Upcoming Events
- May 20-24: CAST (8th grade science only)
- May 22: Early Release @ 1:00pm
- May 27: No School: Memorial Day Holiday
- May 29: Early Release @ 1:00pm
- May 29: Toro Excellence Awards @ 5:30pm
- May 30: 8th Grade trip to Knott's Berry Farm
- May 31: 8th Grade Promotion Dance 5-7pm MPR (students must be through doors by 5:15pm)
- June 5: Minimum Day Release at 12:30pm
- June 6: 8th grade Promotion @ 9:00am
- June 6: Last Day of School Release at 12:30pm
California Healthy Youth Act for MS
All 7th and 8th grade students will embark on a comprehensive sexual health unit over this next week. Opt-out forms were sent home last week, along with a school messenger email. Please click below if you'd like more information.
8th Grade Corner
As we come toward the end of the year...all 8th grade info will be collected here:
Knott's Berry Farm Field Trip is May 30
Toro Excellence Awards are May 29 @ 5:30pm
2024 8th Grade Promotion is Thursday, June 6 @ 9:00am
Families, please be sure to remind 8th graders that eligibility to attend 8th grade events is dependent on grades, attendance and behavior per 8th grade contract that was signed and returned 3rd trimester.
Just a reminder that if you have any fines or late items on your account, you will not be able to participate in the end of the year activities until those fines are paid & late items returned. Check with Ms. Bonk if you might have any fines/dues.For any interested 8th grade student:
Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game!
Staff vs. Student Basketball Game...Winners WIN!
Click Flyer to Register for SummerSTEAM! Open to rising 7th/8th graders!
Registration Dates for 24-25
Put these dates in your calendar now!
Mandatory August Registration Attendance for any student planning to attend YMS in 24-25:
8th grade students: August 13, 8am-12pm
7th grade students: August 14, 8am-12pm
Make-ups/siblings: August 15: 12pm-4pm
*Aeries Portal will open mid-summer for all families to complete Portal Verification.
College Shirt Wednesdays
Accepting Donations!
To support our Toros earning Toro Tickets for wearing College Shirts on Wednesday, we are collecting donations of new or gently-used college shirts. These items will be available in the Toro Store! Students can redeem Friday Toro Raffle Tickets for College Shirts, use Toro tickets earned, or fill out the QR code in the Toro Store for a chance to win a free one!
We had 10 students selected on Friday by raffle to pick out a college shirt!
PTO Corner
Final Meeting May 31 @ 8am in MPR
Always looking for volunteers to sell nachos after school to help raise funds for the 8th grade dance! Please email President or call front office.
If you have any questions; please email: President Angelica Perez perezgonzalez0409@gmail.com
Yorba School Policies 23-24
Updated Cell Phone Policy 23-24
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.
School Uniform/Dress Code
Yorba Middle School
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 & @yorba_toros