Tuffree Times

Dear Tuffree community,

As we move into the second half of 1st quarter, please be sure to check on your student's progress in Aeries. The combination of accountability at school and at home is so influential in student achievement.

This past Wednesday, 8th graders embarked on their group service projects during SOAR time, while 7th graders either had a blast with their WEB groups or received a lesson answering the ever present question of "why do I need to know this?" On Wednesday, students were so GOLDEN, as they showed their support for child cancer awareness.

Next week, volleyball will have their first scrimmage at YLMS, make-up picture day is Wednesday and our Tuffree club showcase takes place Wednesday at lunch! This is a great opportunity to see all of the fantastic clubs TMS has to offer. In addition, let's wear pink every Wednesday in October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Enthusiastically,

Sarah Barton, Principal

Boo Bash Halloween Dance on Friday, 10/25, 3:30-5:15. We're looking for some parent volunteers to help with concessions and tickets. Please email Jenna Lind at jlind@pylusd.org if you can help out! Click here for costume guidelines.

Make-up Picture Day! - Makeup Picture Day is Wednesday, October 2nd. You can order here with order code T578. students will receive a call slip during 1st period if they have not yet been photographed.

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15- Oct. 15! Each week on morning announcements, we'll be honoring a significant person's contributions, including one of our very own Falcons in the "Student Spotlight."

Oct 7-11 is Red Ribbon Week at Tuffree! Click here for dress up days

Clubs are coming soon, and you're invited!

• Where: The quad @ lunch, on Wednesday, October 2nd

• What to do: Meet the teachers and club advisors, sign up for your favorite clubs, and get access to the club’s Google Classroom.

• Why join? Stay updated on meeting times, activities, and events. Officer elections will also be held soon, so don't miss out!

Check out our full list of clubs on Instagram and Facebook!

Support Tuffree Colorguard at Lampost Pizza on Thursday, Oct. 10!

• School Calendar: The school calendar can be found here.

• 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.

What: Speed and Agility Class to increase athletic performance

When: Monday OR Wednesday mornings at either 6:30-7:15am or 7:15-8am, 8 week program running the week of 10/7 through the week of 12/2.

Where: USI Training Center at the Orange County School of Computer Science

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.