Dear Toro Families,

What a fantastic week we’ve had at Yorba Middle School! I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support and involvement in all of our activities.

Last Tuesday, our students danced away at the YorbaLandia Dance! It was wonderful to see the students enjoy themselves while demonstrating positive behavior and school spirit. A big thank you to all the parent and staff volunteers who made the event possible. We couldn't have done it without you!

Our Pink Out event in support of breast cancer awareness was a success. It was heartwarming to see our students and staff show solidarity by wearing pink and spreading awareness about this important cause.

Red Ribbon Week (October 23-27):
Next week, we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with a series of engaging activities focused on promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Our theme this year is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free." Keep an eye out for daily dress-up themes and fun activities, including an interactive assembly for students.

Volleyball, Football, and Flag Football Tryouts (October 24):
For all our aspiring athletes, we will be holding tryouts for Volleyball, Football, and Flag Football on Tuesday, October 24th. Students who are interested should sign up in advance and come prepared with the necessary gear. We encourage all who are interested to try out and show their school pride!

Thank you again for your ongoing support.

We look forward to another great week of activities and opportunities for our students to shine!

With Toro Tenacity,

Dr. Mónica Luther

Principal

Yorba Middle School

• October 21-25: Red Ribbon Week

• October 23: Early Release @ 1pm

• October 24: Football/Volleyball Try-Outs 2:45-3:45pm
• October 24: PTO Meeting 5pm
• October 30: Early Release @ 1pm
• October 30: Halloween Maze 3-5pm
• October 31: Halloween (feel free to get into the spirit!)
• November 1: Dia De Los Muertos Lunchtime Celebration
• November 1: Student of the Month Celebration for October
• November 5: No Students--Staff Development Day
• November 6: Early Release:@ 1pm

We wanted to take a moment to provide an update on our beloved student, Mia, who was critically injured in a tragic accident on September 29. We are relieved and grateful to share that Mia has been released from the hospital and is making remarkable progress in her recovery.

On Tuesday, Mia was able to visit her friends and teachers during lunch, bringing joy and hope to our school community. While she still has many appointments and doctor visits ahead, her resilience and spirit are shining through, and we are so pleased to report that she is doing much better.

As we continue to support Mia on her journey to recovery, let us unite in our efforts and keep her in our thoughts. Together, we remain #MiaStrong💜💜

Thank you for your ongoing support and care.

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

We are excited to invite parents and caregivers to participate in new opportunities in our Parent Resource Center.

Join us Wednesday, 10/23, when we will begin a (once weekly) 6-week Latino Literacy Course. We will host discussions and provide parents and caregivers with information on how to start planning for their student’s successful entry into college. More information below.

Additionally, we have the opportunity to provide up to 40 parents with iPads that they can keep at home for the school year and learn English with a district-provided Rosetta Stone account. If you would like to learn more click below!

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 attendance 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.

**Website for purchase COMING SOON

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