Tustin Connect News
Home of the Mavericks
Volume 6 Issue 25
It was a short week, and of course a great week too. We are working hard to keep everyone healthy. 😀Be sure to mark your calendars for Maverick Hangout this Wednesday.
This week's background features pictures from Mrs. Bullock's Oceanography class. Representatives from Cal State Long Beach's Shark Lab visited the Oceanography class on Wednesday. It was super informative and fun.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or compliments, please reach out to Mr. Fineberg, our principal, at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Principal's Message...
I am excited to announce the newest addition to our Maverick Family. Jenna Cho will be joining us as additional support in room P11 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays providing academic support to our students under the direction of Mrs. Maeda. Jenna comes with extensive exprerience at schools in Irvine and LA county. We look forward to welcoming her this Monday.
Just a reminder to for our K-8 students to check out Tustin Public Schools Foundation's Fee Based Summer Academy that offers a wide variety of enrichment type classes for students. Visit www.tpsf.net/summer for more details. A full list of course offerings is now available. Enrollment opens March 1st and the limited spots will fill quickly so you'll want to enroll on the 1st for sure. Also, the high school internship opportunities for TUSD students are included below. Internships are a great way for students to learn more about possible career choices and to give back to the community they live in. I'm a big fan of internships and our students are very lucky to have multiple options available to them. They just have to apply.
If you have any questions, compliments, ideas, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out at (714) 430-2052 ext. 52103 or efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Mr. Fineberg
PTA Round Up
Hello Tustin Connect Family -
This year, PTA and The Tustin School Management Association (TSMA) are joining forces to recognize two people that have made a positive impact in our school. Tustin Connect is excited to recognize Dr. Janice Kim for her tremendous dedication as our outgoing PTA Treasurer and Christina and Robert Cho and their company Pacific West for their generous contributions to our school garden, mural, and outdoor spaces this year as part of their day of service at both the K-8 and HS campuses. We appreciate you all so much and are excited to celebrate you all at the upcoming Community Dinner March 6th.
Reminder that we continue to plan our PTA team for the 25/26 school year. We have multiple positions available within the PTA that require very little time and commitment. Since we are a smaller school, our events and time requirements are minimal, but so important to our school.
Having a PTA enables our school to receive the support needed to provide students and staff with events, trips, graduations, and so much more. Most importantly, it only exists with our help.
TC PTA would greatly appreciate your assistance. If you are interested in learning more about the available positions, please email me or contact me at 949-521-2364 or ambermweiser@gmail.com.
Thank you all for you support. Have a terrific week.
Amber
PTA President Tustin Connect
949-521-2364
✍️ Elementary Information ✍️
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Welcome Mrs. Cho: We are excited to welcome Mrs. Cho to room P11. Mrs. Cho will be supporting Mrs. Maeda on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with in-person instruction. We are excited to welcome Mrs. Cho to the Maverick Family.
Maverick Hangout: Be sure to mark your calendar this Wednesday for our February Maverick Hangout. It's going to be awesome, so make sure you make plans to have your student spend an extra 30 minutes with their peers this Wednesday after class from 12:30 to 1 pm for some fun with a craft, games, and a treat.
Library Time: Reminder that 4-6 students are able to visit the library before class on Wednesdays at 8:10 am or prior to recess for Mrs. Maeda's students.
Great Job TC Scholars: Our students did a great job finishing off the Middle of the Year Cycle of assessments. If your student has any outstanding assessments, your teacher will reach out to work on a completion plan. Great Job Mavericks!
😃Middle School Information😃
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8th Graders : 8th Grade Students and Parents, please take a moment to complete this quick survey where you can add all your questions about high school and next steps. This is a great spot to put in all your wonderings ahead of Mrs. W's formal presentation on March 27th.
Tustin Connect HS: If your child is looking to continue in an independent learning environment or would like to have the option to attend a comprehensive high school while still having some flexibility with their time, then Tustin Connect HS is the place! Our high school program is hosted by six teachers who all specialize in a specific subject area. With over 200 students enrolled in our high school program, there are more opportunities for clubs and student interaction. Please feel free to explore the TCHS website and watch this short video. In March, Mrs. W will host an intro meeting for all 8th grade parents interested in learning more about Tustin Connect HS.
MS Assessment Window Coming Soon:The End of the year assessment window is almost here. The Literably student reading assessment window is March 3-14 and STAR Reading is March 10-14. Mrs. McCourtney and Mrs. Dove will provide additional details soon. This is the final assessment window for the school year prior to CAASPP testing.
👍 High School Information 👍
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Women in STEM: We have a great opportunity for our students to participate in the Women in Stem Career Day 2025 on Thursday, March 6th at Los Angeles Harbor College. Bus transportation and lunch will be provided. Check out the flyer for more details. If you intend to go, you can sign up using this link and the permission slip as well.
Internship Opportunities: In addition to the Tustin Summer Academy internships, the TUSD has a variety of opportunities as well. Check out the website for more information. There are lots of opportunities for TUSD students. Make sure you take advantage.
Tustin Student Film Festival: Continuing a tradition, TUSD is sponsoring an annual Student Film Festival. Please take a moment to check out this flyer to learn more about the Festival, categories and ways you can submit your work. Deadline to submit is February 28th.
Food Drive In Honor of Mrs. Maeda's dad. Collection Box in the front office.
Let's show our kindness by donating to the 2025 San Dimas Rotary Foundation Military Families Food Drive. Bring any items and place them in the box in the front office all month long…
Donation Deadline: March 7
Items Needed: (See flyer for complete list- Please check expiration dates on items)
- Canned foods
- Dry foods
- Toiletries
- Baby items
- See flyer for more specific items needed…
Thank you for supporting military families!
Highlights from the past month and upcoming events
For those of you that missed the Parent Coffee this Wednesday via Zoom or in person at the K-8, we will have one next month. Here's a copy of the slides. During the meeting, Mrs. J shared a list of books that address Social Emotional Learning (SEL). It is a great list. You can check it out using this link.
Mrs. W is happy to connect! Her role is to support students in their academics, social and emotional wellness and college and career readiness. Feel free to reach out at: rwijnhamer@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Upcoming Counseling Events
4-6 Minute Meetings!
4th-6th Social Skills counseling small group
6th-11th Account Creation with CaliforniaColleges.edu
9th-10th Grade “Strengthening Executive Functioning” counseling small group
9th-10th Interest Profiler on California Colleges
Mrs. J is a talented, licensed therapist who serves as a mental health specialist for Tustin Connect and supports students in their well being.
Resources from our wonderful Mental Health Specialist, Mrs. J:
Free Online Parenting Course tailored to the age and the specific behavioral challenges of the child (0-18 years)
Positive Parenting Program tailored to building your child’s confidence in taking on new challenges
Brightline provides mental health for kids and parenting support for parents. Brightline support to kids and families for everyday challenges and behavioral health conditions.
Technology Questions/Needs - There's Help Available!
Important Upcoming Dates - Please check our school Website Calendar for all the latest!
February 26: Maverick Hangout
February 27: School Site Council Meeting #3 @ 4 pm
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 7: Last Day for Donations for our Food Drive for Military Families
March 27: Tustin Connect MS to HS Orientation
March 27: Tustin Connect MS to HS Orientation
Our Mission
Email: efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us
Website: www.tustinconnect.org
Location: (K-8) 14741 North B Street; (9-12) 1151 San Juan Street
Phone: (714) 430-2052
Twitter: @tustinconnect