Tuffree Times

Dear Tuffree community,

Tuffree is hosting a canned food drive from 11/12 to 11/22. Any canned or boxed/dried food donations are greatly appreciated. Please send any donations with your student to their 1st period class. Thank you so much for helping support local families! Our goal this year is 2,250 items, up from 1,800 last year.

Follow along as we celebrate Native American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month! Finally, there is no school on November 11th, as we honor the service of all U.S. military veterans. The holiday was first observed in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson to recognize the end of World War I. The name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all American veterans. As we head into this three day weekend, I'd like to acknowledge and thank all veterans for your time, bravery, and sacrifice. Have a fantastic weekend, falcon families.

Enthusiastically,

Sarah Barton, Principal

• November is Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month. Click here to learn more.
• Shout out to our 1st quarter pep rally performers from yesterday's pep rally!
• Fishing club is off to a great start! Check-in with Mr. McRae if you are interested in joining them on a Friday to go fishing at Tri-City!

Tuffree instrumental music really stood out at the 48th annual Band Pageant! It's easy to spot our Falcon marching band, led by Mr. Saliby. Wearing their white feathers proudly, our marching band is 134 strong, with extra fervor from another 16 stuents in colorguard.

• 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.

You're invited to the Esperanza High School Showcase on Wednesday, November 13th, starting at 6 PM! This is your chance to explore all the amazing things Esperanza offers—like outstanding academies, exciting pathways, awesome sports, and incredible visual and performing arts! Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek at our friendly, family-like school vibe.

Join the Aztecs on November 13th at 6 PM and kick off your high school journey with us! We can’t wait to see you there!

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.