Dear Tuffree community,

Welcome to the Tuffree Times! This is our weekly newsletter sent to families, highlighting important events and announcements for our campus. On behalf of the entire TMS staff, welcome to the 2024-25 school year. We are energized and excited to continue to Level Up!

At Tuffree, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing learning environment that lays the foundation for all students to succeed. We encourage our families to maintain communication with teachers, office staff, and administration, because we are at our best when we are all working together to put kids first. We are committed to helping each and every student LEVEL UP this school year. Here are some important details for you to be aware of for a successful first week of school.

Enthusiastically,

Sarah Barton, Principal

Please also plan accordingly for traffic on Kraemer Blvd., particularly during the first few days of school. Talk with your student about traffic pedestrian safety and emphasize only using crosswalks to cross the street. Lastly, if your student rides their bike or scooter etc., to school, please ensure they wear a helmet. We partner with Placentia PD to enforce this.

• Bell Schedule: Our bell schedule is found here. Campus supervision begins at 7:45 am. Wednesdays are early release at 2:30 pm for teacher planning and collaboration

• School Calendar: The school calendar can be found here. In observance of Labor Day, there is no school on Friday, August 30th, and Monday, September 2nd.

• Nutrition: Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no charge to all students.
  

• Student Schedules: All students can pick up their class schedules on the first day of school in the quad. ASB Leaders will be available to help students locate their classes.

• Aeries Parent Portal: Communication between home and school is key to student success. Be sure to check Aeries regularly to monitor student progress.

• Daily Attendance: Every day counts when it comes to student attendance. Students must maintain good attendance to achieve academic success. When a student is absent, please contact the attendance office. The attendance office can be reached by text at (714)202-6891 or by contacting our front office by phone at (714)986-7480. Please include your student’s name, your name, and the reason for the absence. Note that you must report absences every day your student is out, and you have 48 hours to clear an absence.

• Dress Code: Students are expected to maintain professional, school-appropriate attire. Please review the school dress code in the parent/student handbook.

• Cell Phones & Electronics: Cell phones are not permitted to be used from “gate to gate.” That means that students are not permitted to use cell phones on campus unless under the direction of their teacher. Students must use electronic devices appropriately for educational purposes. If your student does not feel well, they need to report to the health office; they should not call parents using their cell phone.

• Lunch Deliveries: All middle schools are closed campuses. Parents should avoid dropping off lunches, instruments, homework, or other items for their students in the main office. We DO NOT accept food deliveries from any third-party vendors, including “Door Dash,” “Uber Eats,” “Postmates,” etc. If a student forgets food at home, food is provided for free for all students.

Picture Day is Thursday, 9/5! Photo order forms will be sent home Wednesday, 8/28. Bring the envelope back on Picture Day with payment. Or, you can order online at www.shopstudio1.com with order code T578.

1. PTA Membership: No volunteer time required! $15 will help Tuffree PTA support students and staff with activities, assemblies and much more!

https://jointotem.com/ca/placentia/tuffree-middle-school-pta

2. Volunteer form: Want to help out at events such as family fun night or at 8th grade party?! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/nf7NuU2ZLPCEuQdg7

3. SpiritWear: Order all kinds of Tuffree Spirit Wear for the whole family to show your Falcon Pride. Online orders only: https://uniforms.american-casual.com/ProductList.aspx?school=Tuffree+Middle+School+-+Spirit+Wear&cat=0

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities, programs, and employment based upon actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. In accordance with AB-1078, this applies to all acts of the governing board and the superintendent of the school district in enacting policies and procedures that govern the local educational agency. The following employees have been designated to handle questions or complaints of alleged discrimination: Employee complaint- Dr. Issaic Gates, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources (714) 985-8408. Title IX and any other discrimination complaints - Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, Director, Student Services (714) 985-8670, bpedraza@pylusd.org. Title II Coordinator / 504 Coordinator / Americans with Disabilities Act complaints - Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, Director, Student Services (714) 985-8670. Bullying, intimidation complaints - Tonya Gordillo, Administrator, Student Services (714) 985-8671. The mailing address for all compliance officers is 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870.